president’s perspective e University community ended another encouraging education. Compounding this academic year with a glorious Commencement Weekend in mid- situation is the fiscal reality in May that featured the graduation of our first doctoral students. In Illinois wherein the proposed fact, the first of those doctorally-prepared graduates who walked Fiscal Year 2010 state budget across the stage, Dr. Kathleen Heinrich, has the unique status of incorporates a drastic and having earned her baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees from entirely unwise reduction in Lewis University. Among the handful of distinguished honorary the need-based grants for doctoral degree recipients was United States Secretary of Education, students in the private and Arne Duncan, who was typically very gracious and highly laudatory. public sectors. Lewis University enrolls approximately 1,200 Amid a busy summer schedule of classes, conferences and students who are dependent on those Illinois grants to be able to athletic and academic camps is a series of major upgrades and afford a high quality private education here. We are working enhancements throughout the campus. For instance, there is a large diligently to convince the members of the General Assembly and the scale renovation project underway in South Hall, the home of the Governor to come to an agreement on a more realistic, responsible College of Nursing and Health Professions. An addition will be and adequately funded state budget, one that does less harm to the constructed there in the fall, thanks to the generosity of a benefactor. needy, the poor and the marginalized throughout Illinois. In Plans are advancing well for a similar upgrade and remodeling addition, we are seeking generous contributions from alumni and project in the Oremus Fine Arts Center, which will also include a others to assist the dozens of students hit hard by the recession, as very useful addition to that building. we put together a special $1 million Mission Fund to ensure their Meanwhile, a six-month project has commenced for the detailed ability to continue towards the completion of their degree. architectural drawings for the complete remodeling of the Science Moreover, the University is pleased to have been approved as Building and a large addition to that important structure. If the one of approximately 600 colleges and universities to be able to worldwide economic recovery is advancing by the end of the next participate in the Yellow Ribbon Post-9/11 GI Bill programs for academic year, we hope to be underway in the construction phase. returning veterans. We anticipate enrolling dozens of veterans is gives us time to seek contributions at all levels for this very during the next few years through this federal program, as a significant initiative. It will allow us to continue growing recognition of their valor and patriotism. In addition, we have a enrollments in the natural sciences and nursing, which are rapidly robust ROTC program, enrolling an increasing number of young developing programs here at the University. In addition, there are men and women affiliated with the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force dozens of other campus improvement projects underway, including and perhaps soon the U.S. Marines. in the sophisticated and quite advanced academic technology Just recently, we had a group of about ten students, faculty and required in classrooms and laboratories throughout campus and at staff return from having spent several weeks of very dedicated our regional sites. voluntary service in Sucre, Bolivia, as part of a diocesan mission trip. Despite the challenging economy, our enrollment remains Earlier in May, several dozen volunteered for a week of generous strong. We are steadily approaching a total of 6,000 undergraduate work with the Habitat for Humanity organization in Kentucky, and and graduate students here on campus, at our five regional sites, at last January, six persons volunteered two weeks of service with a other locations where we offer courses, and through the online similar organization in Bacolod, Philippines, in cooperation with methodology for course delivery. We will soon be starting-up a the Diocese of Joliet and St. LaSalle University in that region. is broad marketing effort in the Albuquerque area, where we summer, we have a number of faculty research projects underway, anticipate offering adult degree-completion programs and graduate including some by gied science students, and many of the faculty degree programs as early as this coming fall. It is an interesting and and students research initiatives are funded by e Colonel Stephen exciting opportunity as we become situated in one of the fastest S. and Lyla Doherty Center for Aviation and Health Science growing regions of the country. Our current preference is to expand Research. Lastly, please mark your calendar for Saturday, October in this country and not overseas, even while we further solidify our 3rd, when the University will host on campus hundreds of guests for competitive presence throughout the populous Chicago region. the 2009 Homecoming and also Family Day. e detrimental impact of the current recession has affected many of our students and their families, much as it has at every Sincerely, other college or university nationwide. Even as we announce the lowest tuition increase in a decade, we continue to be concerned and responsive to those families that have been hit the hardest, to avoid Br. James Gaffney, FSC jeopardizing the ability of some students to continue their higher President, Lewis University THE MAGAZINE OF LEWISUNIVERSITY

About the cover: Lewis students are gaining invaluable experience for their future careers, as well as making a contribution to society through community-oriented projects.

SUMMER 2009 e Magazine of Lewis University is published by the Office of Marketing and Communications three times per year. 02 Student Projects Letters to the Editor and alumni news Benefit Community submissions are welcome. Send letters, news, and address changes to e Magazine of Lewis University Unit 196 One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446-2200 or e-mail [email protected]

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS 16 First Doctoral Graduates Matthew Brendich Michael Eck ’06, ’08 Share Their Experiences Michelle Fregoso Lisa Notter Kurt Schackmuth ’98, ’02 CONTENTS RESOURCES Kathrynne Skonicki Derrick Sloboda Admission Athletics Carol Wassberg 05 University Updates (800) 897-9000 (815) 836-5247 (815) 836-5250 PHOTOGRAPHY 18 Awards and Recognition Philip Lynch Sylvain Goyette 22 Athletics Alumni Theatre (815) 836-5472 Box Office Ron Molk Photography 26 Faculty News (815) 836-5500 Steve Woit Photography Graduate Steve Woltmann 28 Gifts and Grants Admission University (800) 897-9000 Advancement PRINTING 30 Alumni News (815) 836-5610 (815) 836-5244 Rochelle Printing Student Projects Benefit Community

The recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus pandemic illustrates the continued need for ongoing health-related research. Lewis students are gaining invaluable experience for their future careers, as well as making a contribution to society through community-oriented projects.

Biology Students Take Vital Role in MRSA Project e Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to science related careers,” commented Danielle Boyd. (MRSA) Monitoring Project was initiated in 2007 to generate Melissa Pomeroy added, “Not only is it a valuable antibiotic resistance profiles for various pathogenic strains of educational experience, but it could potentially aid in the Staphylococcus aureus found in selected environments in the treatment of a dangerous, potentially lethal disease. I think Chicago area, and to perform various genetic analyses of it’s fantastic that even as an undergraduate, I can make selected isolates. e data will be used to create an updated some sort of scientific contribution to the world now.” epidemiological database of clinically relevant strains of Students worked under the supervision of Dr. James MRSA in the community. Rago, Assistant Professor of Biology. Dr. Rago said, “When Undergraduate students are involved in the research at students have a sense of ‘ownership’ in the project, they every level of the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus oen come up with some great ideas, and they learn to gain (MRSA) Monitoring Project. ey initiate ideas, collect, store confidence in their ability to come up with (and to test, and and test samples, and document their findings. More than 100 interpret) their own ideas.” e benefits of the project will samples were collected and all S. aureus colonies in the media extend beyond their undergraduate years. were identified and isolated. “Being a biology major, it is rewarding to be able to take “I think it’s fantastic that even as an the skills and knowledge I learned in class and lab and apply undergraduate, I can make some sort of it towards a funded project. … It is nice to be able to scientific contribution to the world now.” understand why the topics we learn in class are so important Melissa Pomeroy

2 | STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS BENEFIT COMMUNITY Health Outreach Improves Outcomes for Children with Asthma and Allergies

Asthma is the leading chronic childhood disease in the U.S. and the asthma hospitalization rate in Chicago is nearly double the national average, according to the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Two nursing faculty are trying to reverse that trend through their work with the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Charities Head Start Program. Sheila Berkemeyer, MSN, RN and Anne McShane, MSN, RN presented asthma and allergy teaching, being an advocate for a patient, and being the educational programs to family and staff caregivers of more healthcare professional that recognizes the slightest changes than 750 children enrolled in the Head Start early childhood in the condition of a patient.” education program. McShane said, “It has strengthened our Awareness of allergies and asthma is very critical to collaboration and partnership with Catholic Charities.” Czopkiewicz, who is the mother of a 5-year-old child with Erika Czopkiewicz, a nursing major, plans to work in allergies and asthma. She said, “Anne and Sheila’s labor and delivery, postpartum or neonatal Intensive Care educational programs at Head Start could really help the Unit aer graduating in December 2009. She completed a faculty and staff become more aware of signs and symptoms clinical course at St. John the Baptist Head Start in Joliet. She and how important it is to keep foods away from children said, “e faculty and staff at St. John’s really depend on that are allergic to them. With education, each classroom Anne and Sheila to educate them about allergies, asthma, teacher could also teach the classroom children so they are and other important and serious conditions.” e project aware of why some kids cannot eat certain things. inspired her to get involved in community education aer Knowledge is power and even though not every child or earning her degree. She said, “I have realized that nursing is person may have an allergy or asthma, it’s become so more than just taking care of sick people in the hospital. common in the community that everyone should know Nursing is a multi-dimensional profession that involves about it.”

Lewis University Student Success with Biofilms Centers: Pamela Wilcher, a 2008 Lewis University alumna, currently conducts chemical, physical and microbiology testing on products in a quality assurance laboratory for a Center for Ministry gelatin company. Her research project on the “e Effect of Temperature on the and Spirituality Production of Soluble Proteins and Carbohydrates from Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli,” was influential on her current career. She commented, “e project was Lewis University a good start to help me understand what I might be doing the rest of my life because at History Center: that point I really became committed to working in a laboratory as a career.” Urban, Cultural and e significance of biofilms in medicine has increased steadily over the last two Catholic History of decades since it has been found that bacteria living in biofilms are resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants. It is believed that a better understanding of factors affecting biofilm the Upper Midwest development may ultimately lead to improved control measures or treatments for infectious diseases. Doherty Center for Wilcher worked on the project for a year collecting data, analyzing it and sharing it with Aviation and Health the greater community. Her work on the biofilm project was recognized when she presented Research her results to professionals at the American Society of Microbiology General Meeting in Boston. She said, “Even to have been considered was such an honor because this was the first Stahl Center for time I was doing research and learning along the way.” Real Estate Studies Wilcher worked under the direction of Dr. Jerry Kavouras, Assistant Professor of Biology.

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 3 Computer Simulation of Hospital Emergency Department Surge Capacity Emergency departments throughout the United States are regularly stretched to their limits. Contributing factors include a shortage of beds, limited emergency room capacity, lack of available medical staff, and insufficient supplies. While surges in emergency department usage occur daily and somewhat predictably, it is far less clear what would happen in the event of a health crisis, such as a pandemic or a bioterrorism event. e Computer Simulation of Emergency Department Mathematics and computer science students compiled Surge Capacity project was designed to develop a tool for data and attempted to develop the surge capacity tool. simulating the surge capacity of a network of healthcare Alumni Karen Benefield and Trina McNamara, class of 2008, providers. Using the greater Chicago area as its setting, the presented a paper about the project in November 2008 at tool would attempt to predict the availability of beds Argonne National Laboratory. throughout the network of hospitals that serve the city and e students were mentored by Dr. Raymond Klump, suburbs as random emergencies occur throughout the Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, region and as historical daily surge profiles take shape. e and Dr. Marne Bailey, Assistant Professor of Biology. “is tool would enable healthcare policy makers to determine project gave us the opportunity to emulate the graduate how best to increase bed availability by adjusting systems school mentor/mentee relationship here at the undergrad- and introducing new facilities. uate level,” commented Dr. Klump.

Computer Science Students Develop Application for Housing Center Eight students in a Soware Engineering course developed a contact management tool for the Northwest Side Housing Center (NWSHC) in Chicago. e students developed a tool and database to manage contacts, perform e-mail blasts, generate mail merges, record donations, and automate sending out reminders for donations. “It’s going to enable us to keep track of all the good work we do and keep in contact with all the people we serve,” commented Cathy Lazuka, co-executive director of NWSHC. e center services include assistance to homeowners and potential homeowners in securing loans. NWSHC has seen its workload increase tremendously with Students majoring in computer science receive real world the current housing situation. In 2008, NWSHC provided projects in Dr. Ray Klump’s undergraduate class. education and services to more than 5,000 people.

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New Majors Reflect Changes in Society

ree new undergraduate majors will senting a client in court. make their debut this fall: chemical In many organizations, supervisors physics (B.S.), paralegal studies (B.A.), today are required to have a bachelor’s and organizational leadership (B.A.) degree. Students in the ORGANIZATIONAL CHEMICAL PHYSICS reflects the demand LEADERSHIP program will pursue multiple for products that are smaller and stronger understandings of both leadership and in today’s society. A number of hot organization. ey will be prepared to research topics, including areas of utilize their knowledge to the highest level materials science, surface science, and of effectiveness in organizations, and to nanotechnology, require an in-depth develop skills in human relations and knowledge of both chemistry and physics. management operations, while being ere is also much work being done to introduced to critical and strategic better understand the physical processes perspectives. that take place in chemical reactions and e College of Education will offer an chemical bonding. Such understanding evening, accelerated format for Veterans Will Reap can lead to advances in any chemistry- ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATION. e coursework Rewards With Yellow related industry, including is designed for working professionals who Ribbon Program pharmaceuticals and plastics. wish to become school teachers, and will provide students with the knowledge and Lewis University is among the first skills to become successful classroom institutions of higher education in Illinois teachers. e College of Education will to participate in the U.S. Department of also offer an elementary certification Veterans Affairs new Yellow Ribbon G.I. program (03) for teachers who hold a Education Enhancement Program. e bilingual certificate (Type 29). People Yellow Ribbon Program includes who are eligible include individuals who federally-funded tuition as a provision of are working as bilingual teachers and the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. e program hold a degree from outside of the U.S., or is set to provide assistance to eligible adults who have a bachelor’s degree in a veteran students beginning this August. non-education field. More than 100 veterans are already Beginning this fall, two additional attending classes at Lewis. graduate programs will also be offered “Lewis University is proud to PARALEGAL STUDIES is a popular field ONLINE: information security (M.S.) and welcome returning veterans, providing because of the increasing demand for organizational leadership (M.A.). is them with fine educational opportuni- legal services in every aspect of our format will benefit adults who need to ties,” commented Brother James Gaffney, society. Paralegals may perform functions take advantage of the convenience of an FSC, President. “Along with our values- delegated by an attorney, such as online program. Lewis already offers the based programs, Lewis is working to conducting interviews with clients and Public Safety Administration (M.S.) and provide services tailored to the needs of witnesses, conducting legal research, and Nursing (M.S.) online. veterans, those still active in the military draing documents. Paralegals are For additional information on these and reservists. Support services for typically employed by lawyers, law offices, programs, contact the Office of veterans also are being developed.” corporations, or governmental agencies. Admission at (815) 836-5250 or the Recently, Lewis University has ey do not perform attorney functions, Office of Graduate and Adult Admission increased efforts to ensure that veterans such as providing legal advice or repre- at (815) 836-5610. have a positive transition from combat to

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WLRA Joins iTunes

A free iPhone application is now available convergence of media to become entirely digital for Lewis University’s radio station, at Lewis University. and created the slogan WLRA 88.1 FM. Within seconds, mobile is application gives “Digital radio – press media users can download the free our audience an option Start.” e student-run application “WLRA-FM” to the radio to tune into WLRA radio station is one of station that offers a traditional college through mobile three Illinois-based radio mix of musical genres—ranging media,” commented college/university radio from the newest dimension in alternative, John Carey, ‘85, ‘06, stations accessible on rock, reggae & calypso, rap, country, Director of Electronic iTunes, a digital media multi-cultural, talk, news and Lewis Media. player supported by Apple. University sports. WLRA joins a ere are about 70 e iTunes store name of the handful of other college college/ university radio application is WLRA-FM Lewis radio stations around stations from across the University’s College Radio Station / the nation with their nation featured on the 88.1FM “e Start.” It offers mobile media own mobile media media player. users an alternative to commercial radio. application. Lewis University's WLRA was WLRA can also be accessed online at “is is another step in our the first college radio station in the country www.lewisu.edu and www.shoutcast.com

Lewis to Continue Yellow Ribbon Program (continued) Christian Brothers Legacy in New Mexico college. e School for Professional and between the institution’s tuition and Continuing Education along with the highest public university’s in-state Lewis University is now actively Financial Aid Services have designated tuition. e Department of Veteran making plans to offer academic programs advisors and counselors available to Affairs will match the other 50 percent. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lewis will veterans. A coordinating committee Essentially, the higher education offer classes at the Kirtland Air Force Base focusing on addressing the needs of institution and the Department of Education Center beginning with the fall veterans is also pursuing options for the Veteran Affairs will work together to semester 2009 and will look to expand University to consider when providing ensure there is no financial difference offerings, with plans for a permanent site optimal services to veterans. for the student if he/she attends a in Albuquerque in the near future. e Post-9/11 G.I. Bill is designed for public or private institution. Lewis plans to continue the programs veterans who served a minimum of 90 “e clear benefit to veterans is that there that were recently discontinued at days active duty in U. S. military aer they can apply to public or private insti- the College of Santa Fe-Albuquerque. CSF Sept. 10, 2001. Tuition benefits are tutions without concerns about cost,” was founded in 1859 by the De La Salle prorated according to a formula that added Rhonda Pilgrim, Associate Christian Brothers, prior to New Mexico considers a veteran’s length of service and Director of Financial Aid Services. becoming a state in 1912. Lewis will the highest public university in-state For information on options for continue to provide a private education tuition. Only veterans eligible for 100 veterans at Lewis University, contact focusing on the values of our Lasallian percent tuition benefit through the Post- Maggie Pfrommer, Coordinator of heritage. 9/11 G.I. Bill are eligible for the Yellow Transfer and Retention Services, Initial programs to be offered in Ribbon Program. at [email protected] or Albuquerque include: Business Administra- Participating institutions in the (815) 836-5650. More information tion (B.S.), Information Technology Yellow Ribbon Program will provide 50 about the Yellow Ribbon Program is Management (B.S.), Management (B.A.), percent of the funding difference available at www.gibill.va.gov Criminal/Social Justice (B.A.), Organiza- tional Leadership (B.A.), and Healthcare Leadership (B.A.). Official Higher Learning Commission approval is expected in August 2009.

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Tim Ternes guides attendees through the story of Saint John’s Bible

Community Turns Another Page in Bible Discovery

Close to 150 students, faculty, staff and community members attended two presenta- tions of “From Inspiration to Illumination: An Introduction to the Saint John’s Bible,” on January 28 and 29 in the Sancta Alberta Chapel. e Saint John’s Bibleis the first commissioned handwritten, monumental Lewis University students and faculty visit the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. illuminated Bible in the modern era. Replicas of select pages were on display in the Caterpillar Art Gallery on the main campus. Lewis Students Study Abroad Saint John’s Abbey and University commissioned the piece to ignite the Lewis University students studied interdisciplinary experience course I have spiritual imagination of believers. e abroad May 9-20 and visited St. Peter’s ever been involved with. Dr. Cremin Saint John’s Bible is being created by a Basilica, the Roman Forum and Coliseum speaks Italian well, a skill that helped group of scribes and artists in a in Rome, the Uffizi in Florence, and the open unique doors for us. In addition, the Scriptorium in Wales under the artistic Basilica d’ San Francesco in Assisi, among students received several positive direction of Donald Jackson, one of the other sites. Sixteen students were enrolled comments from tour guides and hotel world’s foremost calligraphers and Senior in a “Christian Faith and the Arts” course, staff, who found our students interesting Scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s “Ancient World” course, or independent and engaging.” Crown Office at the House of Lords. study. e itinerary included visits to Cremin added, “We also made a trip When completed in 2009, the Bible will churches, museums and other sites of to the Christian Brothers’ Generalate in have a permanent home at Saint John’s historical or cultural significance. Rome. Brother Michael French, FSC, a Abbey and University. “e May trip to Italy showed me the sibling of Lewis University President Tim Ternes, Director of Programming value of ‘hands-on’ learning,” commented Emeritus Brother Paul French, FSC, gave and Exhibitions at Hill Museum and Katie Feldkamp.“Not only did I learn a tour of the complex that included the Manuscript Library at Saint John’s about theological interpretation and church with the remains of St. Jean University in Collegeville, Minn., guided historical significances, but I had the Baptist de La Salle.” attendees through the story of the Saint pleasure of exploring a culture and e trip was part of the Lewis John’s Bible. His presentation featured lifestyle different from my own,” she said. University Travel Study program, which videos, samplings of tools, and Dr. Dominic Colonna, Chair of provides a unique and intensive short- interaction. e Saint John’s Bible exhibit eology and Associate Professor, and Dr. term international experience to students has incorporated many of the characteris- Dennis H. Cremin, Director of the Lewis while earning course credits. More tics of its medieval predecessors to ensure University History Center: Urban, information is available by contacting the work will last for centuries. Ternes Cultural and Catholic History of the Christopher Swanson, Director of explained how the project is being written Upper Midwest and Assistant Professor, International Study Abroad, at on vellum, using quills, natural handmade led this year’s program. [email protected] or inks, hand-ground pigments and gild Dr. Colonna said, “is is the best (815) 836-5993. such as gold leaf, silver leaf and platinum.

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University Ministry Conducts Mission Trip to Philippines

Six Lewis University students and Christian Brothers University. e group open their eyes to world problems and staff participated in a mission trip to built two houses in the village through the give them resources and experiences for Bacolod City, Philippines over the winter organization Gawad Kalinga (GK), which solving those problems – empowering break along with students and staff from means “to give care” in Tagalog. e GK them to change the world.” the University of St. Francis and organization is similar to Habitat for Mónica Agüero, another Lewis Benedictine University. e trip was Humanity, building houses with student, felt grateful for her experience. sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet and volunteers which are then given to poor She said, “I saw the spirit of God at a marked the second University Mission families that need shelter. e families different level in the Philippines. e trip to the Philippines. must put in 350 hours of “sweat equity” to strong faith that all the GK village people Lewis student Megan Angellotti said, be considered for getting a house. e possessed is beautiful. ey have nothing “I went on the trip in the first place to houses are simply made, one room 16 x in comparison to many. Despite their strengthen my faith in God, but I had so 16 feet with a small bathroom off the back circumstances, they are able to thank much more happen to me. In the end, the of the house. Most families that need a God for what they do have.” reason I went on this trip was so that I GK home are living in squatter villages in Brother omas Dupré, FSC, Chair of could see God in other people and use the bamboo or tin huts. ese squatter homes Math/Computer Science, commented, gis God gave me to help others.” are built close together and are usually “On a trip like ours, you’re reminded in a Working on the Paraiso site in the flooded out during the rainy season. very concrete way of the problems village of Banago, the group stayed at the Sabrina Poulin, University Minister, millions of people face. And you’re also Balay Kalinungan retreat house on the reflected on the benefit of the missionary reminded of your responsibilities to campus of the University of St. LaSalle, a work: “Mission trips help students to those who have less than you.”

Historian Brinkley Celebrates Lincoln’s Illinois Roots

Award-winning author and historian Douglas Brinkley shared insights and dispelled popular myths about President Abraham Lincoln during a presentation, “Lincoln: From the State of Illinois to the Nation,” on February 12 on the main campus. e Lewis University History Center: Urban, Cultural and Catholic History of the Upper Midwest hosted the event on the occasion of the Lincoln Bicentennial. It was co-sponsored by Lewis University and Give Something Back Foundation in Lockport. Brinkley discussed how the nation appreciated Lincoln’s Illinois perspective of the country as encompassing more than the East Coast. He also compli- Not only has Lincoln “provided solace Douglas Brinkley, award-winning author mented Lincoln’s ability to communicate for great leaders,” but there are lessons in and historian, delighted students, faculty with the nation using common vernacular Lincoln’s life for today’s American citizens and staff with insights into Lincoln’s life, as in an uncommon setting in 19th century. that are in the midst of a national financial the nation celebrated Lincoln’s 200th Brinkley said, “He found the magical crisis, added Brinkley. He said, “e point birthday on February 12, 2009. rhythms of the Bible prose and put it into of history is to remind us that our own, our national politics.” times are not uniquely oppressive.”

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Bishop Sartain Urges Students to Include the Internet in their Faith Experience

Encircled by college students and their Pentecost. e bishop urged the young life. He acknowledged that there are ministers, Bishop J. Peter Sartain of the adults to continue to represent Christ in several temptations for college students. Joliet Diocese evoked Facebook and the every facet of their life, including the He said, “We live in a culture today when Internet while discussing the Apostles at Internet. He reached out to the young adults it is possible to gossip online, to say the during a special Mass Feb. 17 on campus. most-unkind things online, to belittle Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President online, to hurt online; and it’s possible to of Lewis University, welcomed the crowd say it without taking any responsibility.” of 100-plus worshipers. He pointed out However, he pointed out that words the diverse crowd of students and repre- and actions can have positive conse- sentatives from several higher education quences. Followers of Christ can follow in institutions in the area. the footsteps of the Apostles and impact Bishop Sartain’s homily focused on others using the communication tools of encouraging students to live a Christian their generation. Bishop Sartain said, “My prayer for all of us is that—not only do we Bishop J. Peter Sartain of the Joliet Diocese change the people we hear and see, but we offers spiritual words of inspiration change the world.”

Nursing Students Assist Community While Learning

Nursing students were busy making in community service to learn about the “During the presentations, the clients their rounds this spring to various centers type of resources that are available for asked many important questions and in the community. ey visited a South people in the communities,” commented seemed very interested in what we had to Suburban Public Action to Deliver senior Katherine Wehr. say. Some of the clients also took notes on Shelter (PADS) site in Chicago Heights to e students assisted in various ways what we were saying. It made me feel that assist the staff and volunteers and interact at the centers, including assessment and the work that was put into the presentation with clients. admission of new clients. Also during was worth it,” commented Ashley Bastl, “It provides a conducive environment their visits, the students presented 20-30 who presented information on smoking. for the students to expand their minutes of informational discussion. knowledge, learn to serve without Topics included: tips on exercise and Ashley Bastl, Amanda Malchick, Jaclynn prejudice, and fidelity to caring for their safety, heart health, diabetes, smoking Medhat, Amanda Nawojski, Stephanie profession of nursing,” said Young Hee cessation, fast food in a healthy way, Tai Prokop, Katherine Wehr, Ashley Wright Ho, MSN, RN, Adjunct Professor of Chi, stress management, and checking for and Jian Yu are a few nursing students that Nursing. “It is a community population radial pulse. worked at the South Suburban PADS site approach to nursing practice,” continued Ho. She is the clinical instructor for the Promoting Healthy Community course. Before the semester began, nursing students were assigned to community health nursing practice settings. en the students observed, participated, and practiced professional nursing in the delivery of care to clients in the community setting. “is work benefits the students in that we receive hands-on experience and practice working with real people in real situations. It is great for us to participate

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Students Raise Record Amount for Children’s Hospital Applied Sociology Students Learn Value of Philanthropy A combined effort of the College of WLRA fundraising effort this year. John Nursing and Health Professions, Student Carey, Director of Electronic Media Students enrolled in Applied Sociology Nurses’ Association, the Student commented, “We are very proud of the recently raised more than $4,000 for two Governing Board, and WLRA (88.1 FM) hard work of our students and grateful to agencies: Elaingel’s Angels in Naperville and raised a record $12,020 for the Hope our community that was so generous with Humane Haven in Bolingbrook. Two teams Children’s Hospital Family Assistance the donations.” of students devoted their spring semester to Fund program, which provides financial Also, donations were brought in by learning and applying fundraising skills to support to low-income families with students enrolled in Professor Anne assist the private foundations. hospitalized children to cover the costs of McShane’s Professional Development Team 1 raised $1,850 for the ovarian medication, food, and hotel stays. course as part of a service-learning cancer educational and support foundation, Two WLRA “To Kill a DJ” broadcast project. McShane commented, “This Elaingel’s Angels. e private foundation marathons were held in the fall and was an opportunity for our students to provides educational support for families of spring, raising $8,240. More than 20 help the community with compassion members suffering from ovarian cancer. students took on six-hour radio shis for while learning about the profession of Team 1 raised funds by organizing a the cause. Mark Serratore, sophomore nursing. We look forward to this volleyball tournament held April 11 at the radio/TV major, served as the chair of the endeavor each year.” Naperville YMCA, bake sales, raffles, and adding personal donations. e students raised awareness and valuable lessons about fundraising while celebrating the memory Children’s Advocate Featured in Annual Forum of Elaine Jungnickel, who died from ovarian cancer. Dr. Kimberly A. Svevo-Cianci, Executive Director of Child Rights and Protection Team 2 worked together to raise $2,360 Consultancy, presented the Brother Lawrence Porretta Memorial Lecture as part of the for Humane Haven, an animal shelter in annual Jane Addams Forum held on March 11. For more than 25 years, Svevo-Cianci Bolingbrook. e team organized the has been traveling the world advocating for the protection of children. She presented a shelter’s annual bowling fundraiser, seminar on “Confronting International Child Welfare Issues.” including bowling, raffles, food, games and e memorial lecture is named in honor of Brother Lawrence Porretta, FSC, former opportunities to adopt homeless pets. e chair of the Department of Social Work and Human Services, who died in 1994. In 1993, event held on April 18 was very successful, Brother Lawrence founded the University's Jane Addams Forum, which brings noted attracting more participants and raising speakers to campus to discuss issues of cultural, societal and intellectual relevance. more money than previous fundraisers held by the organization.

Real Estate Panel Offers Ideas on Saving Planet and Wallet

e Lowell Stahl Center for Real Estate building and sustainable design are industry. ey discussed how real estate Studies sponsored a speaker series on becoming more popular with municipali- transactions were consummated in the February 26 for real estate developers and ties as they look to marry their needs with past, the current climate for financing interested others. e first panel the available space to make the least commercial real estate transactions, and discussion focused on “Sustainable amount of impact as possible. ey also offered suggestions on what might be Building and Site Design: Saving the find that the “greening” of our spaces saves done in the future to help avoid recurring Planet and Saving your Wallet.” e envi- money on maintenance and energy costs. crises in the commercial real estate sector. ronmental and economical benefits of e second panel discussion focused More information about the speaker sustainable design and construction were on the effectiveness of the economic series or the Lowell Stahl Center for Real highlighted along with simple changes stimulus package and government Estate Studies is available by contacting homeowners and residents can make in bailouts. A panel discussion of real estate Scott Krahefer at kra[email protected] their own dwellings to save money and and banking experts described benefits of or (630) 573-1740. help the environment. these programs and their effectiveness in e panel indicated that “green” helping individuals and the real estate

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Bondavalli Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President in Chicago, and a bachelor’s degree in Elgin, Ill. Dr. Bondavalli is a member of of Lewis University, has announced the secondary education from Illinois State the DuPage Bar Association, the Illinois appointment of Dr. Bonnie Bondavalli as University. Previous to arriving at Lewis Bar Association, the American Bar the new Dean University, she served as acting Dean of Association, and the American Sociolog- of the College the College of Arts and Sciences at ical Association. of Arts and Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. “Since I came to Lewis in 2004 as Sciences. Dr. Bondavalli also taught and chaired Associate Dean, I have been impressed Dr. Concordia’s Sociology/Social Work with the students and faculty in the Bondavalli Department. College of Arts and Sciences, the holds a From 1972-1979, she was as an department and program chairs, and my doctorate in assistant professor in the Sociology and colleagues in the Dean’s Office. I look sociology from Criminal Justice departments at Illinois forward to working with them to build on the University State University in Normal. From 1994- current strengths and explore new oppor- of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., a juris 96, she served as an assistant defender for tunities for the College,” Dr. Bondavalli doctorate from John Marshall Law School the Office of State Appellate Defender in commented.

Women and Minorities Reach New Heights in Aviation Careers

More than 300 people explored career chapter, was among the chapter's repre- and CEO of AeroStar Corporation, possibilities available in aviation during sentatives accepting the donation. shared her success story as a former the annual Women and Minorities e Young Eagles program introduces participant in the One Young Eagles Aviation Career Conference held on children, ages 7-17, to aviation with up- program. e Maywood native expressed March 28. Aviation professionals close overviews of aircras and gratitude for the program that introduced discussed aviation security, aviation simulators. Tammera Holmes, President her to a career in aviation. maintenance, aviation administration, air traffic control and piloting. “e conference was an excellent opportunity to meet women and minority leaders in the industry and discover the path they followed to success. It’s a good occasion to ask questions on an individual basis,” commented Bill Brogan ’93, Chair of Aviation and Trans- portation Studies. “is is a good opportunity to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams and not be discouraged,” added Captain Dolores Pavletic ‘83, Assistant Chief Pilot at FedEx. She has been flying for 30 years and expressed enthusiasm for the amount of interest in the event. During the conference, Lewis University and the International Society of Transport Aircra Trading donated Pictured are: (le to right) Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University, two computers to the Young Eagles Mike Julius, a Midway Airport Tower Controller, Tammera Holmes, President & CEO of program of the Tuskegee Airmen AeroStar Corporation, Lou Freeman, a Southwest Airlines Pilot, Bill Brogan, Chair of Chicago “DODO” Chapter. Duane Aviation and Transportation Studies at Lewis University, and Duane Hayden, O'Hare Hayden, Vice President of the DODO International Airport Department of Aviation.

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Summer Camps at Lewis

Aviation Camp

High School students interested in highlight of the camp’s itinerary included aviation experienced piloting a small a trip to O’Hare to experience how one of aircra, training in a Federal Aviation the nation’s busiest airports operates. A Administration (FAA)-approved flight guided bus tour of the airfield and simulator and saw the inner workings of discussion with Chicago Department of High school students were given an O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Aviation staff in the communications opportunity to get hands-on experience with among other activities during the center offered a behind-the-scenes aircra during the aviation summer camp. Aviation Summer Camp. e camp was perspective. held June 22-26. Aviation history, Bill Brogan, Chair of Aviation and meteorology and flight theory were a few Transportation Studies and Associate Department of Aviation, Airport of the topics Lewis professors discussed Professor of Aviation, said he hopes the Operations Supervisor for O’Hare Inter- during the camp. camp conveyed “a real love and interest in national Airport, Chief Airport Participants also accessed the Lewis aviation.” e 1993 Lewis alumnus Operations Supervisor for Midway Inter- fleet of 25 airplanes; experiencing air previously served as Assistant Commis- national Airport and Airport Manager of travel with a flight instructor. Another sioner for the City of Chicago’s Merrill C. Meigs Field.

eatre Camp

Lewis University’s Philip Lynch eatre downtown Joliet. (PLT) in partnership with Heritage eatre Lewis’ Actors Academy was an Company (HTC) provided a unique educational experience including dance, musical theatre experience for children ages music, and acting. A local educator for over 6-12 years old. e newly formed “Actors 30 years, Barbara Eberhard ‘74 is the Academy” offered theatre classes for junior Academy’s director. e Lewis University drama stars for two weeks in July. alumna taught for 4 years at the Rialto On the last day of class, participants School of the Arts. Her company, Eberhard performed "America's Tallest Tales: e and Friends, is now with Lewis University’s Musical" complete with costumes, lights Actors Academy. She was recently named a and props on the beautifully intimate PLT recipient of the 2009 Joliet Area Great Actor Academy participants practice for stage. Participants also had two free public Teacher Award for commitment to the their production, “America's Tallest Tales: outdoor performances at Kidzfest highest standard of teaching excellence. e Musical.” e 6-12-year-old children sponsored by Lewis University in performed the musical July 31 and August 1.

RAD Camp

e Recreational Activities Day e camp is staffed by the Student (RAD) Camp was held for three weeks Recreation and Fitness Center staff and over the summer. Tennis, swimming, Lewis University students. ey are sand volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, selected for their knowledge of activities, Frisbee golf, whiffleball and hiking were capacity to work well with children, and among the scheduled activities. the ability to be positive role models. Students also provided wellness tips to Campers enjoy the tennis courts during camp participants. Recreational Activities Day Camp.

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Student Accomplishments Recognized Regionally

Students Win Awards at International Women in Aviation Conference Members of Lewis University’s every aspect of the industry, from Women in Aviation student organization astronauts and CEOs of major airlines, to attended the spring 20th Annual Interna- crop dusters and barnstormers. tional Women in Aviation Conference in “is was an excellent experience for Atlanta, Ga. e conference is a our students, they were able to gain networking event where professionals and exposure to the industry and see all they students have the opportunity to meet. can do in the field of aviation—they really Lewis students met aviation profes- didn’t realize all they could do,” sionals from around the world involved in commented Megan Montgomery, Staff Advisor to Lewis’ Women in Aviation organization. Jonathan Heerdt, Urszula Budz and Students also were awarded scholar- Nathan Adams earned second place in ships and internships at the conference. the Advanced Division at the contest held Lisa Ehn, junior Aviation Flight at North Central College in Naperville. Management major, received the Memphis Belles Conference Scholarship. Students Program eir Own Jennifer Alicz, junior Aviation Flight Computer Success Management major, received the 2009 ree Lewis University students ExpressJet summer internship. Lindsey achieved success at the annual Ucki, freshman Aviation Flight Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Management major, received a Conference (ACCA) Computer Programming Lewis Flight Instructor Tiffany Bilski smiles Travel Scholarship and e Rice Competition. Urszula Budz, Jonathan with a "WASP" pilot. Women Airforce Foundation Award. Tiffany Bilski, Lewis Heerdt, and Nathan Adams earned Service Pilots were used during World War University Flight Instructor, was awarded second place in the Advanced Division II to fly non-combat missions. the ExpressJet Training Scholarship. at the February contest held at North Central College in Naperville. Mock Trial Competitors Win Scholarships “e students worked on seven computer programming problems for Four Lewis University students placed ninth and he finished in 23rd for four hours. e programs tested the competed in the National Undergraduate Individual Advocacy. Sophomore Kaity students’ ability to write code quickly in Diversity Mock Trial March 27-28 at e Worst’s team placed 13th and she took C++ to address unfamiliar problems John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Fiy- 20th place in Individual Advocacy. requiring the use of sophisticated six students competed on 18, three-person “is is an excellent finish for such a computation and logic,” explained Dr. teams. Lewis’ four student competitors led young team; we sent freshman and Ray Klump, Associate Professor of four individual teams and two of them sophomores,” said Dr. James Houlihan, Computer Science. received $21,000 in tuition waivers. Coach of the Mock Trial and Mediation At least one year of programming Freshman Michael Park’s team placed teams and Pre-Law Advisor. He courses were required for students first in the competition. For his first-place continued, “Imagine how well they will entering the Advanced Division. finish, he received a $15,000 tuition do with more experience.” Brother omas Dupré, FSC, Chair of waiver to John Marshall. He also placed e tuition waivers awarded to the the Math/Computer Science fih in Individual Advocacy. Sophomore Lewis students, $21,000 total, will be Department, applauded the students. He Summer Hallaj’s team placed third and applied to tuition at e John Marshall said, “is is the best I can remember she received a $3,000 tuition waiver to Law School in Chicago and shall be our students doing in this competition. John Marshall as a result. She also took subject to the student’s successful We’re proud of their placement in this third place in Individual Advocacy application, admittance and good tough division, especially since most of earning an additional $3,000 tuition standing at the school. the other schools had more teammates.” waiver. Freshman Jack Catalano’s team

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Math Major Invited to Do Brother omas Dupré, FSC, math. She will graduate from Lewis in Research at Summer Institute Professor and Chair of May 2010. Mathematics/Computer Science, said A catcher for the Lewis University Junior Brittany DiPietro was invited to DiPietro is an outstanding student whose Flyers Women’s Softball team, DiPietro participate in the Summer Undergraduate potential has been recognized by her has received Academic All-Great Lakes Mathematics and Statistics Research acceptance to two prestigious institutes. Valley Conference honors, and received Institute (SUMSRI) from June 1- July 17 at e summer experiences are similar to the Brother David Delahanty, FSC, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. A Math internships and include a stipend plus Award for Academic Excellence among major, she conducted research in one of room and board. An honor student, Student Athletes. She also is a Peer three fields during her seven weeks at the DiPietro holds a 4.0 GPA. She is treasurer Minister and tutor at Lewis. DiPietro is Institute: Number eory, Discrete of Kappa Mu Epsilon, the Math Honor a graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy Mathematics, or Multivariate Statistics. Society. She plans to pursue graduate where she was a member of JCA’s DiPietro also was accepted to the studies and possibly go on for a doctorate. Honors program, the National Honor Mathematics Research Experience for DiPietro plans to be a mathematician or Society, the “A” honor roll and helped Undergraduates at Missouri State statistician, possibly for the government, the 2004 softball team to a regional University, but took the SUMSRI invitation. and eventually, would like to teach college championship.

Psychology Students Present Research e Flyer Newspaper Lewis University students presented It was fascinating to see the statistics Wins Awards research April 30 at the 81st Annual dealing with body language recognition e Flyer newspaper recently Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological and emotional understanding.” won nine awards from the Illinois Association in Chicago. Lewis psychology Kelly Scott presented, “e Impact of College Press Association: students have presented papers at regional Media Exposure on Male College Honorable Mention – Newspaper and national conferences for 24 Students’ Belief about Sexual Assault General Excellence (e Flyer); consecutive years. Myths.” She presented the same research Honorable Mention – Feature page Andrew DeVito and Carmen Gallegos at the 41st Annual Associated Colleges of design by Luke Baker (McDonald’s presented “Emotional Intelligence and its the Chicago Area (ACCA) Student layout); Honorable Mention – In- Relationship to Perceiving Nonverbal Symposium at Lewis University. Scott depth reporting (Election 2008) by Communications.” DeVito explained, commented, “One out of every four Ervin Olson and Luke Baker; “e topic of emotions and nonverbal women in college has been sexually Honorable Mention – Headline communications is literally something we assaulted, and without proper education Writing – by Megan Callahan; deal with everyday. By researching this and discussion, this number is not going ird Place – Sports feature story - topic, we garner a more comprehensive to go down.” Alex Gasick; ird Place – Headline view into how people perceive themselves Samantha Zilka presented, “e Effect Writing – Brandon Wall; Second and other people on the level of emotions. of Video Imagery and in vivo practice on Place – Sports page design – Jason Balance Beam Beneventi and John Gambino; Performance.” e Second Place – In-depth reporting gymnastics coach (Making the Case series) – Natalie started the project Schutz, Stephanie White-Olson and because of her Brandon Wall; Second Place – News interest in sports Story – Leslie Bolin (Home for the psychology. She Holidays). plans to present her e Flyer also won First Place current study at the for Newspaper General Excellence national “Best of Show” award at the recently convention for the concluded Best of the Midwest Association for college media convention held in (Le to right) Kelly Scott, Carmen Gallegos and Samantha Zilka Psychological Minneapolis, Minn. celebrate their success in presenting their research Science (APS).

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College of Business Creates International Opportunities

Symposium Helps U.S. and Japanese Business Leaders Connect A symposium featuring key leaders in education, energy, and business from Japan and the U.S. was held on April 23 in Sancta Alberta on the Lewis main campus. e College of Business, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the official overseas trade agency of Japan, and the Will County Center for Economic Development partnered to present “U.S.—Japan Collaboration and Opportunities: a Dialogue.” Representatives from Lewis University collaborate with members “e College of Business is reaching out to the community to of the Japan External Trade Organization on April 23 help strengthen international business relationships, produce jobs, and promote economic development in the Chicago area,” said Dr. business in the U.S., and also for American companies that have Ian Gladding, Director of the Lewis University International had success in Japan.” Business and Contemporary Global Studies program. Michio Katsumata, Professor and Director of the Library and Gladding continued, “is dialogue is one of many conversations Information Center at Akita International University in Japan, spoke we are initiating to boost the local economy, mentor students in from experience as a leading journalist, commentator on U.S.— obtaining practical experience in addressing real business challenges, Japan relations, and a university leader on the Japanese economy as and keep our institution a place to exchange ideas, acquire knowledge well as the U.S.—Japan economic relationship. Steven Gan, President and enhance understanding of international business opportunities of Stellar Risk Management Services, Inc., in Northbrook, Ill., shared and ethical responsibilities.” his experience as the founder and president of Advance & Associates Japan is the largest economy in Asia and the second largest in the Co., Ltd., the first company to create and implement the before and world, pointed out Dr. Frank Rose, Lewis University Professor and aer sales total credit risk management product line system in Japan. co-organizer of the symposium. He commented, “e U.S. has close Gen Hajime Ito, President of JETRO New York, shared his political and economic ties with Japan and, for business owners insights on energy policy. One of Japan’s most experienced environ- seeking to expand their markets, the symposium will highlight mental policy planners, he has 30 years of governmental experience opportunities to enter the Japanese market through export and at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Sam Cremin, contacts with Japanese firms.” Global Director of Marketing Communications at Molex, Inc., in Muneo Takashi, Chief Executive Director of JETRO’s Chicago Lisle, shared how his state-of-the-art electronic connector company office, added, “e suburban Chicago area has for many years has profited from successful business with Japan for almost 40 years. been a favored location for Japan-affiliated companies doing

Dubai’s Success Offers Lessons to Students Dubai’s rapid economic growth in recent years inspired the College of Business and Graduate School of Management to sponsor its first travel study trip there over the spring break. Dr. Rami Khasawneh, Dean of the College of Business led the trip that included visits to several economic and cultural centers, including the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Dubai Financial Markets, Dubai Mercantile Exchange, local businesses (including a ceramics, environmental technologies and pharma- Students and faculty from the College of Business visited business ceutical companies), and Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven and cultural centers in Dubai Emirates and the capitol of the United Arab Emirates. Bashir Zayid, a chemistry major commented, “I learned more ties and graduate school in Dubai.” about the different culture. It is quite different from here.” e Dubai is quickly emerging as a trading, services, financial, trip also inspired the Lewis student to consider future possibili- transportation and leisure hub for the region. e city’s economy is ties. Zayid continued, “I did not expect myself to enjoy the trip as estimated at $46 billion, with extensive real estate developments. much as I did, and to actually start thinking about job opportuni-

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 15 First Doctoral Graduates Share Their Experiences

Lewis University conferred its first Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees during the May 16 Commencement. Recipients were: Louis Lee, Assistant Principal at Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort; Kathy Heinrich, fifth-grade teacher at Eagle Point Elementary School in Plainfield; Karen Sullivan, Principal of Cowlishaw Elementary School in Naperville; and Heather Hickman, English teacher at Argo Community High School in Summit. Kathy Heinrich Heather Hickman Kathy Heinrich, one of the four recipients of a Doctor of Heather Hickman, has been teaching for nearly 11 years. Education at Lewis University, is a fih grade teacher at Eagle For the past nine, she’s been teaching English, mostly World Point Elementary in Plainfield. She has been teaching in the Literature, to high school seniors at Argo Community High Plainfield District 202 for 10 years, since she graduated from School in Summit, where she also serves as the school Lewis University in 1999 with a double major in elementary newspaper sponsor. Hickman currently is an adjunct education and finance. She also graduated with double instructor at Lewis University. minors in philosophy and economics. Hickman chose to further her education with an Ed.D. Heinrich also completed her master’s degree at Lewis, when she realized, “e best teachers stay current through making her the first student in the University’s history to furthering their education and keeping part of themselves in graduate with a bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree the academy (university) by teaching both places.” She hopes granted from Lewis. to find a position where she will be able to teach part-time in “I enjoy going to school, and was ready to really challenge the K-12 system and at the university level. myself,” said Heinrich when asked why she chose to pursue a Hickman has degrees in English and education from the doctoral degree. “I plan to continue to teach in my present University of Iowa and a master’s degree in curriculum and position as a fih grade teacher now that I’ve completed my instruction from Northern Illinois University. degree. However, as a result of my new knowledge from the She chose Lewis’ program in part because of its focus on program, I will teach in a different way; one that is more social justice and partly because, “I was immediately taken critical and highly reflective,” she continued. by Dr. Hoffman’s vision and what I felt she, Dean Mines, and Heinrich’s positive experiences at Lewis as both an under- the Lewis College of Education could offer me,” said graduate and graduate student influenced her decision to Hickman recalling her impression of the program during an earn her Ed.D. at the University. “I respect the moral vision information session. and Mission of the school, and consider myself honored to “My family has been unbelievable. I don’t think they attain another degree through the University,” said Heinrich. realize it, but by asking me about my program and my “Although the program was long, challenging and research they kept me focused,” said Hickman on how she stressful, it was also life-changing. I see the system of managed to complete the program. “Of course I wanted to education in a whole new way, and see my role as an finish for myself, but I also really didn’t want to let them educator to be both urgent and promising,” commented down. My friends and colleagues have also been a huge Heinrich. She also credits her family for supporting her, support. eir interest drove me in a similar way as that of “My family has been a huge support to me during all of my my family, but they were also there to edit papers, talk about doctoral studies. My mom and my husband were helpful in tough theories, and listen to the occasional vent when I got many ways, but most helpful were their words of overwhelmed. I work with some phenomenally smart encouragement.” people,” she continued. She added, “In the end, it’s not about the degree or the university granting it, it’s about what those who earn the degree do with it. I am very confident that those of us earning this degree from Lewis will be social justice advocates, activists, and educators.”

16 | FIRST DOCTORAL STUDENTS GRADUATE (left to right) Louis Lee, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Kathy Heinrich, Karen Sullivan, Heather Hickman and Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of Lewis University celebrate May 16 Commencement.

Louis Lee Karen Sullivan Assistant Principal at Lincoln-Way East High School in Karen Sullivan’s professional life has been rooted in Frankfort, Louis Lee pursued his doctorate, “To contribute education. She began her career right out of graduate school one ‘grain of sand’ to the entire world of education.” e with a position as a speech/language pathologist. Sullivan former investment broker and regional manager for the completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the Minneapolis-based TCF Financial has been teaching since University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Now, with Ed.D. 2001. Louis was also was on the football coaching staff at in hand, she became the Assistant Superintendent for Lincoln-Way East High School and part of the 2006 State Curriculum and Instruction for Elmhurst District 205 on Championship Football Team coaching staff. July 1, 2009. Lee received a degree in chemistry from the University of “Furthering my education was on my life ‘to do’ list,” said Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master’s degree in Sullivan when asked why she chose to pursue the degree. secondary administration from Lewis University. “Pursuing “I've just always thought that I would want to pursue a an Ed.D. will allow me to obtain a terminal degree in the doctorate at some point in my career.” area of education. To reach the pinnacle of your chosen When asked why she chose Lewis University’s program, career is a goal few obtain but is a worthwhile one to she replied, “Simple...Dr. Laurie Hoffman. I have known her achieve,” said Lee about continuing his education. for many years and I knew that if she was associated with the Lee looks forward to gaining access to new opportunities Lewis program that it would be a high quality, top-notch that previously would not have presented themselves. He program from the very beginning. I also knew that Laurie continued, “My career goals have always been based on the was the type of person that would be supportive of her realization that I would have my Ed.D. one day.” students and want them to finish successfully.” “I received my master’s from Lewis and was always e support Sullivan received from her family was impressed with the level of expertise held by the professors. paramount in her successful completion of the strenuous e Lewis program has a deliberate focus on social justice program. “I absolutely could not have done this without the which separates it from other area programs,” said Lee about support of my family especially my husband, Dan. He took why he chose Lewis for the degree program. He continued, over most of my home responsibilities while I went to class, “Under Dr. Hoffman’s leadership this program will easily the library, or just parked in front of my laptop. My children distinguish itself based on its social justice component and were understanding about their mom missing some of their emphasis on moral and ethical leadership.” sporting events, school events, etc. I truly feel that my family A doctoral program is strenuous and time consuming, sacrificed a lot in order for me to accomplish this goal.” but Lee could count on the support of his wife to help him see it through. “Words cannot describe my wife’s level of support. She has been there for me both emotionally and spiritually. Without her, this degree would not be possible.”

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Honorary Doctorates Include U.S. Secretary of Education Lewis University awarded honorary degrees to four distinguished profes- sionals at its spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 16 and 17. Honorees included United States Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development at the Erikson Institute Barbara Taylor Bowman, Emmy-award winning host and writer for Chicago’s WTTW Geoffrey Baer and Illinois State Senator Edward D. Duncan Bowman Maloney (D-18).

Arne Duncan Barbara Taylor Bowman President from 1994 to 2001. She is U.S. Secretary of Education Arne For more than five decades, South Side currently the Irving B. Harris Professor of Duncan told the graduates, “A fight for of Chicago native Professor Barbara Child Development at the Institute. She quality education is more than a fight for Taylor Bowman has tirelessly devoted also serves as the Chief Early Childhood education, it is a fight for social justice.” herself to teaching and changing lives by Education officer for CPS. Former CEO of the Chicago Public her remarkable contributions to the field Bowman has chaired and held Schools (CPS), he was confirmed as of early-childhood education. Professor leadership positions on numerous boards, Secretary of the United States Department Bowman is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence is the author of more than 50 articles, book of Education on Inauguration Day, College and recipient of Master of Arts chapters, and edited volumes, and January 20, 2009. Duncan received degree in Education from the University frequently speaks at conferences and national attention in his efforts to raise of Chicago. Aer completing her universities in the U. S. and abroad. She educational standards and student advanced studies, she travelled to Shiraz, has not only investigated racial, ethnic, performance in the city schools. He was Iran, where she and her husband, the and socioeconomic diversity in early- the longest-serving education superin- noted pathologist Dr. James Bowman, childhood education, but she also has used tendent in a major U.S. city (2001 to 2008). helped to start a hospital, medical school, her award-winning scholarship to make a A magna cum laude graduate from and nursing school. She returned to strong case for educational equity in Harvard University with a degree in Chicago and teaching, and in 1966, her Chicago and nationwide. sociology, Secretary Duncan learned early life and career took a significant turn. in his life about the value of a good e Head Start program was designed Geoffrey Baer education and the challenges of urban to improve the education of socioeconom- Best known as the host and writer of education. As CEO of the CPS, he worked ically disadvantaged children and WTTW’s popular Chicago-area tour to open 100 new schools, expanded aer required teachers prepared to work with programs, Geoffrey Baer is Chicago’s school and summer learning programs, these children. Two friends from the Emmy-award winning storyteller and city closed underperforming schools, Chicago Laboratory School asked ambassador extraordinaire: a knowledge- increased early childhood education and Professor Bowman to join them in able, inquisitive, ardent explorer and college access, and increased public- creating an institute for training teachers generous public guide to the history and private partnerships around education of at-risk children. Chicago philanthropist diversity of Chicago and its surrounding initiatives. Irving B. Harris supported their project, suburbs. Baer regularly appears on which was named the Erikson Institute. WTTW’s flagship nightly news program Professor Bowman served as its Chicago Tonight. roughout his 19 years

18 | AWARDS & RECOGNITION Baer Maloney with Chicago’s premiere public broadcast civic service, serving the people of his station he has written and produced community and the State of Illinois as a numerous other documentaries, along State Representative in the 1990s and now with cultural and entertainment specials as a leader in the Senate for the past six for WTTW and PBS. years. As Chair of the Higher Education Baer’s own story—his background, Committee, currently in his second term Guerrero education, and experiences—uniquely in the position, he has been a leading qualified him for his outstanding, advocate of financial assistance for college successful work and service in public students. From an early age, Sen. Maloney media. Reared in Highland Park and enjoyed politics and sports—affinities he José Guerrero Deerfield by parents who, as he notes, attributes to being born and raised on Delivers Student embraced a spirit of “‘multi-culturalism’ Chicago’s Southwest Side. He learned to Lasallian Address long before the term was coined” he appreciate the vital connection between studied abroad in both high school and mind and body, and between knowledge Graduating senior José Guerrero college, travelling and pursuing education and service, by attending Catholic schools, presented the Student Lasallian Address at throughout Europe and, as he recalls, including Leo High School, and then the undergraduate Commencement “came home … believing that higher Lewis University, where he earned a ceremony on May 17. education has a higher purpose—to bachelor’s degree in political science. Diversity and social justice are the two nourish one’s curiosity and to give context, He earned a master’s degree in education tenets of the University’s Lasallian a sense of history and the tools to be a from Chicago State University. Mission that have impacted Guerrero lifelong learner.” Reflecting on his undergraduate years most. “As a member of an underrepre- Baer told the graduates about the time at Lewis, he said that Lewis helped shape sented group, I am a witness of Lewis’ he piloted a flight simulator at Lewis for his values. He said, “It is important if commitment to diversity. anks to it, the taping of the Southwest suburbs you’re going to make a difference to get I have had the opportunity to contribute documentary. “e mind has tremendous involved in the community.” to and associate myself with the diverse power to bend reality…. It is time for new Sen. Maloney remains a positive community of learners and teachers at ways of doing things. e fantastic power influence in education, having been an Lewis,” said Guerrero. He understands of our minds can open up new ways of active member of the St. John Fisher and embraces his responsibility to seeing things, new opportunities.” Parish School Board, the Saint Xavier continue in the struggle for his own Baer earned a bachelor’s degree in University School of Education Advisory dreams. “I shall utilize any resources radio and film from Miami University Board, the Leo High School Alumni within my reach to ease others’ struggles and a master’s degree in theatre from Association, and the Lewis University and I shall encourage other graduates to Northwestern University. Alumni Association. In recognition of his do the same,” he said. outstanding service to the citizens of Guerrero, who is the first in his family Edward D. Maloney Illinois and for his steadfast commitment to receive a college degree, plans to attend A 1968 Lewis University alumnus, to those with special needs, he received graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in Illinois State Senator Edward D. Maloney the Alumni Achievement Award from Medical Physics or Biomedical has dedicated his life to education and Lewis University in 2005. Engineering.

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 19 Seniors Receive Fr. Aquinas Colgan Award Vivian Acosta and Furqaan Mustafa were named Father Aquinas Colgan Award recipients this spring. is award goes to outstanding graduating seniors. To be eligible for nomination, a student must be an undergraduate who has qualified for graduation, who is a four- year student of Lewis University with a Acosta Mustafa minimum GPA of 3.0, and who has demonstrated exemplary personal, intel- spirit of Lewis University’s Mission. Education and Mustafa earned a degree in lectual and social development in the Acosta earned a degree in Special Management Information Systems.

Arts Gala Salutes Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO)

Held on March 7, the Arts Gala President, were Pamela Nogal, Executive flute—all of whom are current or past presented the St. Genesius Award to the Director of MYSO, and Dr. Lawrence MYSO members. Professor Keith White Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra Sisk, Professor and Chair of Music at (eatre) served with considerable skill as (MYSO) for 50 years of teaching and Lewis University and Music Director for emcee for the evening. challenging young, talented orchestra MYSO. Entertainment in the theatre was e Arts Gala annual fundraiser, is a musicians. Receiving the award and provided by Melissa Withers, piano, and benefit to assist community, cultural and citation from Brother James Gaffney, FSC, her sisters, Andrea, violin, and Rachel, educational programming at Lewis University.

Barbara Eberhard `74 (Speech) and Steve Eberhard.

Jaime Hurtado `79 (Economics), Patrina Hurtado, Libby Macke and Br. James Gaffney, FSC Lewis University President enjoy the Arts Gala.

Cultural Advisory Board members include (from left, seated) Mary Jane Whiteside, Kim Roolf, Renee Tonelli, Joy Alexander, Mohra Gavankar, Elaine Ruettiger, Rita Matichak; (standing) Keith White, Barbara Gutierrez, Susan Perry Peyla, Sherri Reardon, Chet Kondratowicz, Lynne Lichtenauer, Lorin Lynch, Barbara Eberhard, Joan Rogers and Carol Wassberg.

20 | AWARDS & RECOGNITION Founders Week Highlights Mission and Heritage Lewis University celebrated Founders discussed how the founder of the De La La Salle with an exploration of the social Week on March 29-April 5 with activities Salle Christian Brothers used a psychological concepts and theory from including liturgies commemorating the management style, certain leadership traits, modern research. opening of the celebration, the Society of and an innovative approach to education A Celebration of Service recognized Lasallian Collegian Induction, the 21st that is similar to the methods used in faculty and staff members marking Annual Brother David Delahanty Student today’s business world. significant anniversaries of service, in Athlete Awards, the Annual President’s “e Social Psychological Implications addition to honoring Dr. Laura Sloan, Recognition of Student Volunteers, and of the Life and Teachings of St. John Baptist Professor of Special Education, with the Annual Student Employee of the Year De La Salle,” was presented by Dr. Susan Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award Ceremony and Appreciation Luncheon. Sheffer, Assistant Professor of Psychology, and Jim Cowan, Graphic Design Director, “De La Salle: e Exemplary Manager,” and Steven Zlatic, Associate Director of with the De La Salle Medallion for was presented by Kurt Schackmuth, University Ministry. Dr. Sheffer combined Exemplary Volunteer Service. Associate Vice President for Mission. He the story of the life and teachings of the De

Community Leaders Honored with 2009 De La Salle Awards Lewis University recognized 10 members of the community with the De La Salle Award during a special ceremony on March 22. e De La Salle Award is presented each year to individuals who provide extraordinary service and leadership for the benefit of the community and region. Award recipients for 2009 are (le to right) Dr. Paul and Mrs. Ann Rubino, who established the Dr. Paul and Mrs. Ann Rubino Elementary Science Endowed Scholarship at Lewis University; Ray Waldman, Retired Chief Meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service for Chicago and Illinois; Jan Gehrig, Past President of JACOB; Sister Ann Ellen Quirk, BVM, Founder of the Kuzma Care Cottage; Rey Gonzalez, Vice President of Corporate Diversity for Exelon Corporation; Patricia Magee-Burford, Retired AT&T employee and community leader; Mark Hanson, Partner of Fabrizio & Hanson Peyla and Kawinski, PC; Deacon Ed Petak, Director of Pastoral Care, St. Joseph Medical Center; and Pam Kostecki, Division Director for Community Services, Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet. For more information on the award recipients visit www.alumni.lewisu.edu

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 21 Steffey Takes On Additional Duties As Head Men’s Golf Coach Lewis head women’s golf coach Skip Steffey has accepted additional responsi- bilities and will take over the helm of the Lewis men’s golf squad, replacing the retired Dennis Troy. As the women’s golf coach, Steffey Being a Division II was a part-time Student-Athlete coach, but will now By women’s basketball and softball assume full-time student-athlete Kelly Dianis responsibilities. Pickering Named To When it comes to managing sports “We’ve decided AVCA All-America and academics, it is important to have a to make an Volleyball Second Team great daily routine and budget your investment into our time wisely. golf program and I The 2009 men’s volleyball campaign The best way to effectively balance knew that we did was capped with the selection of Lewis both is organization. If you are not have to look any further than Skip senior outside hitter Drew Pickering to the organized and have a plan, there will be Steffey,” Lewis Athletics Director Dan American Volleyball Coaches Association less stress and you’ll be able to Schumacher said. “His dedication to his (AVCA) Division I-II Men’s All-America accomplish much more. players, both present and past, and his Second Team. Because we are student-athletes, our golf knowledge is unquestioned. I look Pickering is the sixth Flyer to earn education is always first. If we put forth forward to seeing both programs grow.” AVCA All-America honors and the first the maximum effort to get the most Last season, Steffey saw two of his since Ryan Stuntz’ honor in 2003. effective results in the classroom, you can players, Amy Sachs and Jamie Siedlaczek, The 2009 Midwestern Intercollegiate also concentrate on the athletics side. place in the top 10 at the Great Lakes Volleyball Association Player of the Year, During the school-year, my routine Valley Conference women’s golf Pickering led the MIVA in kills (4.15) and does not vary much from day-to-day. I get tournament, marking the first time since points (4.84). He finished his career fifth all- up around 8 a.m. for class and grab the 1998-99 campaign that two Flyers time in Lewis history in kills (1,348), sixth in breakfast on the way. Depending on the have accomplished that feat. For his digs (630) and second in aces (139). day, I’d finish my classes around noon or efforts, Steffey was named the 2009 GLVC Joining Pickering on the All-MIVA first 1 p.m. and then get lunch. Women’s Golf Coach of the Year. team were classmates Billy Sahagian (MB), Our basketball practice times varies “I’m thrilled to take on the additional Nick Perakes (L) and junior Mike Iandolo from day to day, but I usually have some challenge of coaching the men’s golf (S). Senior middle blocker Alex Vigansky time after lunch and before practice to do team,” Steffey said. “The overall was named to the second team. some homework or just relax. Every other opportunity to be a part of Lewis Athletics The Flyers finished the season ranked day we lift as a team and then practice for on a full-time basis is great. I welcome the No. 12 in the nation and with 21 wins, around two hours. Following practice, challenge of coaching the men’s team marking the second-straight 20-win we’d go get some food and then go back and I hope to build upon what Coach Troy campaign. It’s the second straight to my dorm to do homework or hang out has done for the past 15 years.” season Lewis finished the season ranked with my teammates. in the top 15. The fall is when I am able to do both softball and basketball and my days are Lapimaa Named Tennis Freshman of the Year very packed with demands for both teams. The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced that Lewis University’s Uno Lapimaa I love having a set schedule with many has been named the GLVC Men’s Tennis Freshman of the Year. things to do. I go to class in the morning. In Lapimaa played a crucial role in helping the Flyers to their first berth in the GLVC between classes I would have a basketball Men’s Tennis tournament in six seasons, as the Estonia native is 22-10 overall in singles individual with three other teammates to action, including a mark of 7-2 against GLVC opponents. He also teamed with fellow All- work on individual skills in the small group. GLVC honoree, Tonis Irdoja, at No. 1 doubles for the Flyers and finished with a mark of We have more time during individuals for 21-9, including a record of 8-2 against conference opponents. more one-on-one help from our coaches Irdoja, who competed at No. 2 singles for the Flyers, is 23-8 on the season with a that we may not have with a bigger group. mark of 8-1 in GLVC action. When that ends, I would go to the rest of Irdoja and Lapimaa’s selection to the All-GLVC squad is the first time since 2006, my classes for the day. that Lewis has had an honoree on the team. “We are very fortunate to have Uno and Tonis here at Lewis,” Lewis head men’s Editor’s Note: Dianis is a four-time tennis coach Brett Bridel said. “I knew they would be among the best players in the Delahanty Award winner and has a GLVC and they are still getting better every day. “ cumulative GPA of 3.43.

22 | ATHLETICS Dianis Lyons Knaperek

Knaperek Named All-American in 60-Meter Hurdles Lewis University junior James Soball Advances To NCAA Regionals Knaperek became the first male student- Expectations are typically set high for the Lewis University softball team, as they athlete to reach All-American status in consistently rank among the best squads in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. track and field in two seasons, as he Lewis had its ups and downs during the 2009 campaign, but their upward swing placed eighth overall in the 60-meter came at just the right time, as the Flyers won nine of their last 13 games to advance not hurdles at the NCAA Division II Indoor only to the GLVC Championship game, but to the NCAA Midwest Regional for the Track and Field Championships. fourth-straight season. Knaperek is the first Lewis male Senior Courtney Lyons led the charge for the Flyers both in the circle and at the student-athlete to earn Indoor Track and plate. Lyons batted a team-best .322 among Flyer regulars, earned 12 victories and Field All-American status since the Flyers finished with an ERA of 1.69. She also fanned 158 batters on the campaign, which gave Distance Medley Relay team of Adrian her the school-record for career strikeouts with 567 K’s. For her efforts, Lyons was Myers, Geoff Rozovics, Mike Eck and Andy named to the All-GLVC Second Team. Tremble placed third in 2007. Senior Kelly Dianis also made history for the Flyers, as she broke the school-record He also was a member of Lewis’ 4x200 for career home runs with her 28th round tripper in a Lewis uniform. relay team that won the Great Lakes Lewis junior infielder Kara Harmatys claimed All-GLVC Third Team honors after Valley Conference Indoor Championship, batting .275 with 19 RBI, while senior pitcher Julie Wingerter was named to the along with Chris Leibrand, Donnie Lesnick Academic All-District V Softball Third Team with a cumulative GPA of 3.78 in and Austin Bailey that helped push the mathematics. Flyers to a third-place overall finish at the Earlier in the season, Wingerter was named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II meet. Pitcher of the Week following her no-hitter of Wilmington (DE) on March 1st. Leibrand also took home the 400- meter dash title at the GLVC Indoor Championship with a time of 49.37, while Coates Earns All- senior Dan Probst added a victory in the Coates indoor shot put (52’1 1/4”). American Honors Knaperek and Leibrand both proved Junior Jason Ament and sophomore to be instrumental in the Flyers’ third- Kevin Coates represented Lewis at the place finish at the GLVC Outdoor NCAA Division II Swimming Champi- Championships, as each won one event. onships in Houston, Texas. Coates Knaperek was victorious in the 110-meter earned All-America status in both the hurdles (14.68), while Leibrand placed 1000 and 1650 freestyle by finishing first in the 400-meter dash (48.45). eighth in both races and setting school One individual record was set during records of 9:16.83 and 15:33.92, respec- the outdoor campaign, as junior Scott tively. Ament missed Honorable Mention Barnas won the shot put at the DePauw All-American status by less than a second Invitational with a heave of 53’4 1/2”. in the 1000, touching the wall in 9:27.91 for 17th place. Their performance helped Lewis finish 22nd in the nation, marking the men’s fifth straight top 25 performance.

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 23 Junior Butler Claims All-American Honors In Long Jump While new to the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships, Lewis University junior Ashley Butler performed like a seasoned veteran, as the Pontiac, Illinois Scumaci native earned both Indoor and Outdoor All- American honors in the long jump. Butler also played an instrumental role in helping the Flyers to second place finishes in both the Great Lakes Valley Conference Butler Indoor and Outdoor Championships. During the indoor championships, victorious in the triple jump (36’6 3/4”), Butler captured titles in the 55-meter dash 100-meter hurdles (14.94) and 400-meter McCall (7.16), 200-meter dash (25.73), long jump hurdles (1:05.16), while adding a runner- (18’8 1/4”) and as a member of the 4x200 up finish in the long jump (17’3 1/4”). relay (1:44.54) along with Michelle Ruff, Both Butler and Kustra’s performances Maggie Boban and Kayla Murphy. during the outdoor season helped propel She was equally as impressive during the Flyers to finish 13th in the nation the GLVC Outdoor championships, as she during the indoor season and 23rd in the left with wins in the long jump (18’2”) and nation in the Outdoor Division II Dual 100-meter dash (12.02). Meet rankings. Despite those performances in the Lewis senior Millennium Wheeler Householder championships, it was Butler’s classmate rounded out the indoor champions for Christine Kustra that took home the the Flyers with a winning leap of 36’3 1/2”. hardware for the Flyers as she was named Sophomore Samantha Linck, who ree Flyers Earn both the GLVC Indoor and Outdoor placed second in the high jump (5’1 1/2”) All-GLVC Baseball Female Athlete of the Year. at the GLVC Indoor Championships, Accolades At the indoor championships, Kustra qualified for the NCAA Indoor Champi- The Lewis baseball program earned won the 55-meter hurdles (8.41) and the onships, thanks to her season-best and three All-GLVC selections for the first time heptathlon with a school-record 3,506 school-record leap of 5’8 at the Titan Open. since 2002. Junior starting pitcher Joe points. She also added runner-up finishes The Flyers, propelled by two first and Scumaci earned second team honors in both the long jump (17’2 1/4”) and second-place finishes from Butler, also while senior catcher Chris McCall and triple jump (35’5”). hosted and won the Chicagoland Indoor junior outfielder Scott Householder took The outdoor championships featured Championships. home third team accolades. much of the same for Kustra as she was Scumaci posted a team-best 2.42 earned run average, the lowest for a Lewis starter since 2000. He finished with a Sloboda Honored With Grant Burger Media Award team-best 6-4 record and a .252 opposing Lewis University Assistant Sports Information Director Derrick Sloboda was batting average. He was at his best selected as the 2008-09 NCAA Division II Great Lakes Region honoree for the against the best, recording victories over American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA) Grant Burger Media Award. GLVC Tournament teams Indianapolis, Presented each year by the AVCA, the honor focuses on hard-working, dedicated Bellarmine and Northern Kentucky. individuals across the country who have been involved in the advancement of the McCall led the team in hitting (.350), sport of volleyball. on base percentage (.459) and slugging Sloboda is responsible for all news releases, publications and stats for the percentage (.579). He knocked in 29 and women's volleyball program. He assisted with the coordination of the 2009 Great hit seven home runs. McCall is Lewis’ first Lakes Valley Conference Championship hosted by Lewis. Sloboda also assisted at the all-conference catcher since Andy Sweet 25-team inaugural 2008 GLVC/GLIAC Crossover held in Indianapolis, Ind. in 2004. The Lewis women's volleyball program won their third straight GLVC Champi- Householder was second on the team onship in 2008. The Flyers posted a perfect 19-0 record at home and enter the 2009 in RBI (31), batting average (.300) and season with a 27-match win streak at Neil Carey Arena. slugging percentage (.514). He had 10 "It feels great to be recognized," Sloboda said. "The job is an easy one when you multiple hit and eight multiple RBI games. have a great coaching staff to work with and a group of hard working student- The three helped the Flyers to a 20-32 athletes." mark, it’s the first time Lewis has won 20 Sloboda, a 2005 graduate of Indiana University, is entering his third year with contests since 2002. Lewis. He serves as the contact for nine of Lewis' 18 sports.

24 | ATHLETICS (Le to right) Bob Borgstrom, Dave Reid, Greg orson and Terry Novotney won the low group title at Mistwood. Lewis Varsity Club Golf Outing Beck Former Lewis Student- The 29th Annual Lewis University The suite will feature social beverages Athlete Jessica Beck Hired Varsity Club Golf Outing, presented by and appetizers in the Seiler Room, where Wight and Company, was a resounding the game can be viewed on a large By GLVC success, as nearly 200 golfers participated projection screen and have that big The Great Lakes Valley Conference has in near flawless weather conditions at arena suite ‘feel’. announced that former Lewis University both Mistwood Golf Club and Prairie Bluff The “Club Suite” will feature tables student-athlete, Jessica Beck, has joined Golf Course on June 12th. and pub chair seating for a ‘bird’s eye’ the conference office to take on a twelve- “To have close to 200 golfers partici- view of the court while enjoying food month internship. Beck will be assisting in pating in the outing shows the great and refreshments. Contact Summers for all aspects of GLVC operations, including support Flyer Athletics receives from its more information on how to enjoy the media relations, championship adminis- alumni and friends, and we are very luxury of our “Club Suite”. tration, compliance and the GLVC Student grateful for that,” Lewis Director of Winners from the outing include the Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Athletics Dan Schumacher said. foursome of Bob Borgstrom, Dave Reid, Beck joins the GLVC after graduating All proceeds from the fundraiser, Greg Thorson and Terry Novotney, as from Lewis University in May with a approximately $23,000, will benefit Lewis they took home the low group score at Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Sport Athletics and will go towards renovating Mistwood, coming in at 15-under par. Management with a Business Administra- the varsity locker rooms and adding Ken Gabriel, Matt Chorski, Paul Rybarczyk tion minor. She graduated with a 3.40 GPA bleachers in Neil Carey Arena, home of and Brian Gabriel took home the low and was a four-year member of the the Flyer Basketball and Volleyball Teams. score of 13-under at Prairie Bluff. women’s softball team. The lockers that are currently in Neil The threesome of Jane Condon, John While at Lewis, Beck was awarded the Carey Arena are over 30 years old and will Cassin and Len Bertolini claimed the low Br. David Delahanty Student-Athlete be replaced with professional style “open” mixed group score of 11-under at Award and was also a member of Best lockers. Alumni and friends can help Mistwood, while the Koenig Buddies Organization assisting with make this a reality by sponsoring foursome of Chris, Don, Jewel and individuals with special needs. She was a a new locker for $250. For Todd was first at Prairie Bluff member of the Flyers’ softball team which more information, please with a low total of 5- advanced to the NCAA Division II softball contact Assistant under. tournament four consecutive seasons. Athletics Director Brian Individually, Jim She was also a captain for the Flyers Summers at (815) 836- Van Eck won the during her senior season where her team 5228 or at straightest drive contest on posted a 38-20 overall record. [email protected]. hole #12 at Mistwood, while Last summer, Beck worked as an The current bench side Fred Cicco won the same award Intern at the Dubois County Bombers bleachers will be completely on hole #7 at Prairie Bluff. Baseball Organization. While working for removed and replaced with floor Closest to the Pin honors went to the Bombers, Beck was given the role as level chairback seating. Additional Scott Trost (#7, Mistwood) and Joe Stadium Operator. She assisted with media seating will also be installed. Kozminski (#3, Prairie Bluff). public relations, promotions, ticket sales, The new seating arrangement for Neil Be sure to mark June 11, 2010 on your and game-day activities and responsibili- Carey Arena will also allow for Lewis calendar for the 30th Annual Varsity Club ties throughout the stadium. Athletics to open a “Club Suite” above the Golf Outing! bleachers for donors, alumni and friends .

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 25 Assistant Professor of Business Administration Presents Two Papers in Mexico “KEMET Academy: A English Professor Dr. Roberto Gamarra University Outreach Model Presents Paper at for Addressing the Medieval Association presented two papers at the Wholeness of Learning in a Dr. Dawn Walts, Assistant Academy of Business Admin- Rural Context.” It was Professor of Medieval and istration Conference in presented at the American Renaissance Literature, Cancun, Mexico, on Institute of Higher Education presented a paper entitled December 20, 2008: Conference in Nashville on “Embodying Time in Pearl” “Identifying Technologically April 29. at the 34th Annual Meeting Sophisticated Export Markets for Manufactured Products” of the Southeastern Medieval Education Professor Association at St. Louis and “Cross-Functional Presents Paper at AERA University. Tracing the Strategies for Technological Dr. Lauren Hoffman, homiletic tradition of the Learning through Exporting.” Associate Professor of laborers in the vineyard from Education and Director of the Education Faculty Matthew 20: 1-16, Dr. Walts Co-Present on Topic of Ed.D. program, presented a argues that the Pearl-Poet Learning and Technology paper at the American employs the parable as a way Dr. Seung Kim, Assistant Educational Research to emphasize the embodied Professor of Secondary Association Convention in nature of time as depicted in Education and Dr. Nancy San Diego in April, 2009. e the laboring body of the Kennedy, Associate Professor paper was entitled harvest. As he incorporates of Elementary Education, “Scholarship and Social complex temporal systems presented “Empowering Pre- Activism: Expanding and symbols to reflect distinc- Service Teachers with Viewpoints and Perspectives." tions within the social body, Technology: An Authentic he links the religious with the Approach,” at the e Communications Professor Assists in the economic and the spiritual National Technology and Training of Chaplains with the social. Social Science Conference, Dr. Cathy Ayers, Professor April 5-7, Las Vegas, Nev. e of Communications, has Business Dean Serves as study explored the effective- Editor and Editorial Board been working with Member ness of integrating Marketplace Chaplains USA: Dr. Rami Khasawneh, technology in social science America’s Employee Care Dean of the College of to make learning genuine Program to provide training Business and Graduate and active through the in communication skills for School of Management, was authentic instructional their chaplains. Dr. Ayers has invited to serve as an editor approach. It also compared authored a training manual for the Proceedings of the different instructional on Listening Skills that was 2008 International methods to determine which published by the organization Conference on Technical method is most effective in and is working on another Barriers to Trade and Stan- empowering pre-service manual about Intercultural dardization published in teachers in both content areas Communication. 2009. He is also serving as a and technology. Marketplace Chaplains member of the Editorial USA is modeled on Associate Dean of Board for the Association of Education Co-Authors chaplaincy for the military Collegiate Business Schools Conference Paper and provides support for and Programs Conference Dr. Kimberly King-Jupiter employees of companies who (ACBSP) Proceedings. co-authored a paper entitled hire their services. facultynews

26 | FACULTY NEWS Music Faculty Member Performs Electroacoustic Selection in Chicago and Fort Wayne Dr. Mike McFerron, Associate Professor of Music performed his electroa- Faculty Members Collaborate on Chapbook coustic "Torrid Mix: Dr. Simone Muench, Featuring DJ Jazzy King and Assistant Professor of Master L.T." on April 18 at English/Creative Writing the meeting of the Society of and Dr. Philip Jenks, from Electroacoustic Music in the the Political Science U.S. (SEAMUS) National Department have co-written Conference, in Ft. Wayne, a chapbook titled Little Ind. and on May 15 as part of Ancestral Salt and Visceral Carnival (Cine- the Chicago Composers Art Instructor’s Work Pepper Cellars matheque Press, 2009). Forum Experimental Piano Featured in Nationally Series in Chicago. Juried Art Competition Recent poems of theirs will Ancestral Salt and be appearing in Superstition Assistant Professor of Pepper Cellars, a functional Review, Drunken Boat, 42 Psychology Receives sculpture by art instructor Board Certification Opus, Bombay Gin, and Leslie Colonna, was accepted . Dr. Muench Puerto Del Sol Dr. omas Bristow in a nationally juried art also has a poem accepted for became Board certified, competition, 1 + 1, at Terra the 2010 Alhambra Poetry receiving his diplomate from Incognito Gallery in Oak Calendar: 365 Classic and the American Board of History Professor Writes Park. e exhibit ran from about Literature of the Contemporary Poems Professional Neuropsy- March 21- April 23. Colonna “Sox Side” (Alhambra Publishing, chology. He also was made a says, “My artwork is meant Dr. Eileen McMahon, Belgium). "Fellow Member" of the to express a reverence for Assistant Professor of American College of Profes- nature and the spiritual in History recently authored an Sociology Faculty sional Neuropsychologists. Member Co-Authors Two food. It is of a male and article called “e Literature Journal Articles of the Sox Side,” which was Political Science female couple, symbolic of Dr. omas Brignall, III, Professor Receives life and a duality in nature, published in the Fall 2008 Assistant Professor of Research Grant posed in reverence, and who issue of Chicago History Sociology, recently co- Dr. Alba Hesselroth, reverently offer their spice Magazine. Dr. McMahon authored two journal articles. Assistant Professor of bowls to the viewer.” e looks at how Chicago writers, One, published in 2009, is Latino/a Studies received a piece won the purchase prize such as Finley Peter Dunne, titled “e ‘Unmaking’ of research fellowship from the in the exhibit. Ring Lardner, James T. Prejudice: How Christian American Political Science Farrell, Nelson Algren, and a Beliefs Relate To Prejudice Association (APSA) to travel Education Faculty few others have included the Member Inducted into Against Homosexuals” and to Bolivia and conduct field Delta Epsilon Sigma Chicago White Sox in their was published in the Journal research on “the role of Richard Clish, Assistant writings. All themes related For the Scientific Study of policy ideas and non-state Professor of Education, was to baseball in American . e second, Religion actors in economic policy inducted into the Lewis literature are reflected in published in 2008, was titled change: a comparative University chapter of Delta these authors’ works, such as “Online Gaming analysis of the impact of Epsilon Sigma National acceptance of winning and Communities and the Neo policy ideas and non-state Catholic Honor Society on losing in life; lost innocence; Tribalism Movement” and actors in the Bolivian and May 1. connections between was published in eory & Peruvian processes of market generations; sports as social Science. oriented reform.” safety valve; and redemption.

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Signum Fidei Gold Sponsors for the spring semester. Difficulties in a family business and other expenses had depleted his education fund and Alejandro recalled, Wight and Company has been announced as the Gold sponsor “I just wanted to give up.” for the annual Signum Fidei Celebration on Saturday, September Lewis University’s financial aid options are expected to make a 12 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Wight’s greater impact when added to the improved opportunities the partnership with Lewis federal government recently included in the American Recovery to underwrite event costs and Reinvestment Program. e new federal economic stimulus through this generous legislation contains $17 billion for additional funding for Pell $25,000 sponsorship, Grants, $200 million more for Work/Study jobs, and $13 billion ensures that funds raised for Education Tax Credits. at the event provide needed scholarship support for students “e University is seeking up to $500,000 in contributions through the new Lewis Mission Fund for Student Financial from alumni and community donors, to match the $500,000 in Assistance. Wight was also the lead $10,000 sponsor for the 29th the Mission Fund, all for the benefit of students whose families Annual Lewis University Varsity Club Golf Outing on June 12. have been hit hard by the current recession," said Daniel J. Allen, Vice President for University Advancement. Please visit Grant Enables High School Students www.alumni.lewisu.edu/give or contact University to Study Foreign Languages Advancement at (815) 836-5370 to make a donation or receive A $43,543 grant to Lewis University from STARTALK - more information. National Foreign Language Center is providing tuition for high school students to attend two-week courses in Chinese and Arabic Health and Human Services Grant Aids during the Summer Language School on the Romeoville campus. Graduate Nurses Specializing in Education e grant also funds cultural experiences including field trips to e College of Nursing and Health Professions has again been Chicago’s Chinatown, the Islamic Cultural Center of Greater awarded the Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship (AENT) Chicago, and the Bolingbrook Mosque, guest speakers, lessons in grant for the 2009-2010 academic year. e grant, issued by the tai-chi and lion dancing, movies, documentaries, cooking lessons, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides songs, cras, traditional games, theater skits and readers theater. funding for graduate nursing education in selected programs to support preparation of nurses in advanced practice roles. ose Lewis Creates Mission Fund in in receipt of the grant must commit to working in medically Response to Economic Need underserved areas upon graduation. Lewis University has announced the creation of a new Mission e 2009-10 award for $46,857 is the largest amount received Fund to provide added financial aid for students, particularly for by the University for the AENT grant, more than $14,000 higher those who are experiencing difficulties in today’s economy. than the previous year. Funds go directly to the students and are Students whose families face severe financial challenges, such as used to support tuition and when applicable, a stipend. those experiencing job loss or home foreclosure, are eligible to To qualify, graduate nursing students must be enrolled apply for grants from this new fund. full-time (9 hours/semester) in nursing education, nursing More than 80 percent of Lewis undergraduate students administration, or nurse practitioner programs. Students taking currently receive some form of aid, through scholarships, grants, less than a full course load are eligible for the funding if they are student employment, or loans. e new fund is designed to assist within a year of graduation. current students who are facing severe financial challenges that e University typically awards funding to 4-5 applicants per may interfere with their ability to progress toward their under- year depending on the amount of funding available and number graduate or graduate degrees. of applicants. e amount of funding given to each student varies, e new Mission Fund will be directed to current students, but can range between $2,000-5,000. such as Alejandro, a 19-year-old freshman who was recently at a For more information about the grant or the College of crossroads in financing his Lewis University education. As the Nursing and Health Professions, please contact Kathy Lisak at first of his family to attend college, he experienced difficulty in (815) 836-5355 or [email protected], or Dr. Nan Yancey at trying to find sufficient funds to complete payment of his tuition (815) 836-5878 or [email protected].

28 | GIFTS & GRANTS Nursing PDAs Nicor Gas presented a check for $5,000 on April 22, 2009 to Lewis University for funding PDA Technology for the College of Nursing and Health Professions Adult Nurse Practitioner Program. Dr. Nan Yancey and Dr. Peggy Rice are presented with a donation from Nicor Gas Community Relations Director, Carmen Morales ’79 (Accounting).

Gi Funds Nursing Building Renovation Scholarships A very generous gi of $500,000 will provide significant • omas Secor (Accounting ’68) made a bequest provision in renovations to the College of Nursing and Health Professions his will of $25,000 to establish the omas J. Secor Endowed Building in South Hall. Interior preparation and reconfiguration Scholarship, designed to assist junior or senior year undergrad- work in the building has begun this summer, with a new main uate theatre majors. Secor has a long-standing affiliation with entrance and lobby Lewis University’s eatre Program, contributing in many planned for fall 2009. ways to the program’s success for more than three decades. Of e project includes special note, Secor provided musical accompaniment in 1976 a new, high to Gypsy, the first musical ever performed in the Philip Lynch technology nursing eatre. He has provided vocal and musical direction to Lewis’ simulation lab and summer theatre productions for the past decade as well. He is additional classroom also generously funding two annual scholarships, beginning in space to allow Lewis the 2009-2010 academic year, for eatre or Music majors with to expand nursing financial need. student enrollment, • A gi of $20,000 from a charitable donor recently established which had previously been capped, providing more qualified the Brother James Gaffney Annual Business Scholarship. e graduates to fill critical positions in the national nursing shortage. $5,000 per year scholarship will be awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need and the intent to study in the New Center for Service Learning College of Business from Joliet Catholic Academy, Providence Catholic High School, Joliet Township High School (West or A $10,000 grant from the Bringing eory to Practice project Central), or the Lincoln-Way Community High Schools. of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, will • Dr. Sarode Pundaleeka of the Sarode Foundation made a gi of include development of a core curriculum for the planned $5,000 to fund the Sarode Foundation Annual Scholarship to Lasallian Center for Applied Research and Engagement (LCARE). students of Indian or minority descent studying in the field of Dr. Gail Gehrig, Sociology Department Chair, has spearheaded healthcare. the University initiative and will serve as the Director for the • Lewis University offers sincere condolences to Amy (Higgins) LCARE program. Rybak ’03 and Andrew Rybak ’06 and the entire Rybak family Each year hundreds of Lewis University students engage in on the death of their infant son Nathan Andrew. Nathan was service at local community organizations. is funding will the grandson of William Rybak ’73, Chair Emeritus of the expand and build on previous activities by providing support and Lewis University Board of Trustees. e family has established training to faculty members on developing courses in the Nathan Rybak Memorial Scholarship at Lewis University to cooperation with community partners, developing and imple- honor the life of Nathan. Many family members and friends menting course objectives and creating effective assessment have already made generous contributions to this scholarship. procedures. ese courses will be the foundation for the future of If you are interested in making a gi to this fund please contact LCARE. Grant funds will also provide for an LCARE Web site University Advancement at (815) 836-5370. and program manual to maintain an active bank of resources, lists • Lewis gratefully acknowledges e Aileen S. Andrew of participating interested community partners and contact Foundation for a gi of $50,000 to fund the Aileen S. Andrew persons, along with LCARE course descriptions, student reviews Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Math and Science and testimonials. In addition, the site will include opportunities Students. e scholarship will assist undergraduate math and to dialogue with community partners, political leaders and science students with confirmed financial need. interested citizens.

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Where Are They Now? Charles Ford Honored as Lasallian Educator Perrino Receives Professor Emeritus Charles Adam Smith Award Ford (Criminal/Social Justice) received a Distinguished Lasallian Joe Perrino ’75, President and Educator Award Sunday, March CEO of Home Run Inn Group, 29, from the Midwest District of was honored as the Adam Smith the De La Salle Christian Alumnus of the Year on March 12 Brothers. He was one of eight at the University's 11th Annual persons honored that day at a ceremony held at Sancta Alberta Award Ceremony. Chapel. Professor Ford was honored for nearly 20 years as a At age 16, Mr. Perrino began Lasallian educator and administrator, as well as for his working in his family business at continuing support for the Lewis University Community. Home Run Inn. His first job was helping his father, Nick, make Ford ’87, ’89 holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in their world-famous pizza dough in the kitchen of their original Criminal/Social Justice from Lewis University. He also attended 150-seat Chicago restaurant. Aer graduating from Lewis in the FBI Academy, the National Crime Prevention Institute at the 1975, Mr. Perrino began working at the family business full time. University of Louisville, and the Harvard University Senior In 1981, under his leadership, the restaurant was expanded to Management Institute—Police Executive Research Forum. He seat 550 which was an immediate success. Today, through Mr. holds Illinois teacher certification in Police Science. Perrino's leadership and direction, Home Run Inn Pizza has expanded to eight restaurant locations with frozen pizza retail sales throughout 20 states. Home Run Inn currently has 750 In the News employees. e Perrino family is well-known for its philanthropic Thomas J. Ruzevich ’96 (Graduate Criminal/Social Justice) endeavors. Mr. Perrino is a member of numerous trade organiza- was featured in the Neighborhood Star Newspaper on December tions and serves on the boards of the Restaurant Association, the 12, 2008. e former Secret Service Agent gave middle school National Frozen Pizza Institute and the Management Association students at St. Damian School in Oak Forest a taste of what it is of Illinois. He is also a recipient of the Lewis University College of like to have worked with United States Presidents, and talked Business 2006 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. about his current job in the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division. Charles Kehoe Amanda Miracle ’08 (Chemistry) received a fellowship as a Recognized by the member of the inaugural cohort of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Chaplain’s Teaching Fellows. e program takes traditional science, math Association and engineering majors and career holders and turns them into high school math and science teachers in urban and rural areas Charles Kehoe ’67 in-need throughout Indiana. Miracle says, “I received my (Psychology) was presented with inspiration to become a teacher while I was at Lewis and am very the 2009 C.A.R.E (Chaplains’ grateful to have found my calling in such a supportive Association Recognition of environment.” Excellence) Award from e American Correctional Chaplains’ Association at their Interfaith Service which was held at the American Correctional Association (ACA) 2009 Winter Conference in Kissimmee, Florida on January 11. He was recently named Superintendent of the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center.

30 | LEWIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Class Notes 1960s Joseph Petrosko ’69 (Psychology) aer a three-year stint at UCLA, has worked for the last 34 years at the University of Louisville. He served the university in several capacities and is currently Distin- guished Teaching Professor in the College of Education and Human Development and is a department chairperson. His professional areas Alumni Connecting on New Website! are educational research and statistics. As well as teaching in the U.S., Petrosko has taught in China and the Czech Republic. Since the early February launch of Lewis CONNECT, the new Lewis University alumni and friends Web site, many Flyers are reconnecting to Lewis and to each other. Have you 1970s registered as a Lewis CONNECT member? Visit Robert M. Brusich ’77 (Psychology) took a position with the www.alumni.lewisu.edu/email today. Registration takes less Christian Brothers Services in Marketing and Business Development. than a minute, you’ll get links to all the Lewis alumni social Barbara (Porazinski) Eberhard ’74 (Speech) was recognized as an networking groups, find out how to locate former classmates outstanding educator by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and and friends, and stay informed of valuable business networking Industry. opportunities, alumni gatherings, news, special events Robert M. Gierut ’76 (Business Administration) is currently Vice and reunions. President of Employee Relations with e Chicago Transit Authority. Patricia (Carlin) Gierut ’77 (Nursing) is currently Transplant In addition to an all new look and feel, the Web site now Coordinator at Northwestern University Medical Center and recently features: won the Excellence in Nursing Practice Award. • Alumni Business Directory, to locate fellow Flyers by Robert Landi ’74 (Business Administration), ’85 (Graduate Business Administration) completed his first year as Director of Development business or industry and Assistant Baseball Coach at Montini Catholic High School in • Class Notes online, with the ability to both submit and Lombard. read class notes by alumni year Michael D. Lesiak ’79 (Accounting) took a position with the • Events calendar, downloadable to your own calendaring Christian Brothers Services as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer. program, with detail on each event including Google maps, Michael Michalski ’71 (Management) has been retired about 5 years RSVP information, and in some cases online event from RR Donnelley printing company. Michalski has two sons and registration five grandchildren. Michalski works summers at the Chicago Bears training camp in Bourbonnais. • Photo gallery of pictures from alumni gatherings that Linda Paskiewicz ’77 (Nursing) has been hired as the new Director of users can download or order prints the Department of Nursing at Saint Mary’s College. • Individualized giving history, for logged in users to review Daniel Petrosko ’70 (Business Management) recently retired from his their gis supporting Lewis University full-time position with the College of Lake County, where he was • Links to Lewis alumni pages on social networking sites employed for 33 years. Petrosko served the College in several adminis- trative positions including Director, Academic Computing and (Facebook, Linked In, My Space, Twitter) Director, Education Technology. He most recently served at the • Alumni polls that offer a way for you to vote for event College as a Professor of Computer Information Technology and was gatherings and provide valuable input on the alumni among the first faculty there to teach online courses. He has had inter- benefits you want national consulting projects in England, Finland and Ukraine. He has currently achieved Professor Emeritus status for the College of Lake • Online giving, now available with designated giving; to County and plans to continue teaching on a part-time basis. Petrosko specify gis across several different funds in one and his spouse, Alberta, who is employed by the Village of transaction Northbrook, live in Northbrook, Ill. Michael F. Turk ’74 • Archives of alumni interest news, e-newsletters, (Accounting) has been re-elected to the Joliet City Council. magazines and annual reports

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1980s Ann Klusmeier ’83 (Graduate Business Jackie (Raguckas) Ford ’93 (Nursing) has Administration) was highlighted in e worked the majority of her career in a John Chalekian ’87 (Graduate Business Kansas City Star on April 11, 2009 in their hospital setting in oncology. For five years, Administration), joined Sikich LLP story “How I got the job: Ann Klusmeier, 55.” Ford worked as a Clinical Leader on the (Aurora, Ill.) in 2007 as their Director - HR Ann is the Business and Academic Manager Oncology Unit at Edward Hospital and Consulting Services responsible for at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. became the Manager of the Short Stay Unit at developing this practice area. He is a William A. Lorenz ’89 (Finance), ’93 (MBA) Edward Hospital in 2006. In July 2008, she seasoned business professional who has more has been appointed as the Managing Director, became manager of Medical Oncology where than 20 years of human resource experience Central and SE Division at Merrill Lynch. she had been a nurse for 10 years. “I love my in both major corporations and small job and Lewis has set me on track to have a Edward Novick ’89 (Business Administra- businesses. Chalekian resolves client issues wonderful career. ank you!!” related to employment law compliance, tion), ’90 (Graduate Business John Fricke ’93 (Aviation Flight recruiting, performance, and HR process Administration) is proud to be serving as Management) and his wife, Tracy, live in improvement that impacts the bottom line. In President of the Lewis University National Schaumburg with their two children Lauren addition, Chalekian is a business instructor Alumni Association since July 2006, and (4) and Ryan (2). Fricke is currently a Captain for local or online universities teaching HR proud of the progress achieved as a for Southwest Airlines based in Chicago. (undergrad and graduate) courses. developing alumni association. Ed lives in Midlothian, Ill. with his wife, Tina Laura Lynn (Galloway) MacDonald ’91 Edward Green ’85 (Aviation Maintenance (Lardizabal) Novick ’89 (Biology), and their (eatre) is working for Milwaukee Management) directed three children. Ed’s brother Rev. Michael Repertory eater as a Literary Assistant. She the production of Novick ’90 (Mathematics), is a Catholic is a member of Literary Managers and Amateurs in November. priest and pastor at St. Laurence O’Toole Dramaturgs of the Americas, e Dramatists e show was produced Parish in Matteson, Ill. Guild and Network Member of Chicago by the Community Dramatists. She finds herself in Chicago once Players in Naperville, and Michael Van Mill ’88 (Finance) is the or twice a week to pursue her playwriting. performances were held President & CEO of the Economic Alliance of at Community United Kankakee County. Christina (Hanson) McCain ’98 (Marketing) Methodist Church. Stephen Weber ’86 (Accounting) has joined has been with Nordstrom's since graduation from Lewis. She was recently named Regional Thomas Hernandez ’88 the James E. Hearns & Associates LLC firm as Merchandise Manager of the Year for 2008 in (Journalism) has a new partner. Weber served as County the Accessories Division of Nordstrom. published his first book Auditor for eight years (2000-2008) and Chocolate Cows and worked for 14 years as Deputy Auditor. Mark Midlock ’90 (Graduate Business) was Purple Cheese, and other promoted to Vice President at Harris Bank tales from the homefront. and is an Audit Portfolio Manager in the 1990s bank’s corporate audit division. Jeff Kowalis ’81 Nancy Capocy ’96 (Graduate Nursing) was Steve Pozgay ’99 (eatre and Radio/TV (Business Administra- recently granted Certified Advanced Hospice Broadcasting) is still working at Florida Rep tion), a renowned Civil Administrator status by the California in the box office. He has branched out to War collector, Association for Health Services at Home. another local up and coming theatre owns/manages the Lexus of Orland, Lexus of Capocy is the Director of Hospice and company called “eatreZone” in Naples. He Merrillville and Orland Toyota dealerships. Palliative Care at CNS Home Health & was a followspot operator for Copacabana Loree (Levitt) Kowalis ’80 (Nursing) took a Hospice in Carol Stream, Ill. and worked running crew for Stepping Out break from her surgical nursing career to with Donna McKechnie. Next, he’s appearing raise their two sons, Chris and Cody; she has John Dahlberg ’91 (Criminal/Social Justice), as the bass singer for the sailor’s quartet in returned to the workforce and now manages ’05 (Graduate Criminal/Social Justice) was e Naples Players upcoming production of the Lexus Boutique in Orland Park. Both Jeff honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs the musical Anything Goes. and Loree are independent published authors, of Police, being designated as a Certified and coauthored the book Died at Gettysburg. Police Chief through the association’s Police Ernest W. Ray ’93 (eatre) directed the Loree is a regular contributing author to Chief Certification Program. is musical Baby at the University of St. Francis’ various journals, newspapers and publica- designation signifies that Dahlberg has met Moser Performing Arts Center Studio tions. Jeff is currently doing research for their the highest standards of competency and eatre. e plot revolved around three next book. conduct for his profession. couples each expecting a child and each with Arinda Feiwell ’99 (Graduate Education) different reactions. Andrew Nelsen ’04 works at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez (eatre) designed the set. Elementary School and was nominated for Bill Yohnka ’98 (Political Science) is the the 2009 Kohl McCormick Early Childhood Executive Director at the Kankakee Chamber Teaching Award. of Commerce.

32 | LEWIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 2000s Sharon Hawks ’08(Business Administration) Natalie S. Widlak ’03 (Accounting and was recently named Executive Director for Finance) was recently elected to the Anna Mae Svrusis ‘00 (Nursing) celebrated Human Resources for Valley View School Executive Board of the Institute of 44 years in nursing this July; 40th wedding District. Hawks anticipates receiving her Management Accountants - Chicago Chapter anniversary in April; and turned 65 in May. master’s degree in business administration for the 2009-2010 term. Widlak is an Certified in Medical Surgical and from Lewis this year. Accountant with CNA Financial Corp. and Gerontology, she is working at Hines VA Siham (Karam) Ibrahim ’01 (Business also sits on the Young Adult Board of Holy Hospital in Maywood, where she is teaching Administration), ’03 (Graduate Business Name Cathedral in Chicago. blind soldiers and diabetics how to manage Administration) received her Doctoral Laura Wisniewski ’07 (eatre) appeared in their medications and testing. She and her Degree in Management/Organizational Morraine Valley Community College theatre husband Anthony reside in Orland Park and Leadership from the University of Phoenix. department’s upcoming production of e have two children and four grandchildren. Brian Karwowski ’00 (Chemistry) opened a Glass Menagerie. Wisniewski performed the Jenny Bindon ’01 (Liberal Arts) played new practice Park Avenue Wellness in role of Laura and Jim Lis (future Lewis basketball and soccer for Lewis University Elmhurst in November 2008. He is a chiro- graduate), who appeared in such PLT and just recently competed in the Beijing practor. productions as Equus, e American Clock, Olympics 2008 for the New Zealand Football and Beauty and the Beast, performed the role Jose Lagunas (eatre) appeared in the film (Soccer) Team. of Jim, the gentleman caller. Silent Shame which was featured in the 25th Elizabeth Bobrowski ’04 (Criminal/Social Chicago Latino Film Festival. Audra Sybert ’02 (Music Merchandising) is Justice) has been working full time as a police Marketing Manager for Noble Fool Adam Lindley ’08 (Graduate School officer at the Villa Park Police Department eatricals at Pheasant Run Resort in Counseling and Guidance) is presently a since graduation. St. Charles, Ill. school guidance counselor at Indian Creek Lauren Black ’05 (Computer Graphic High School in Shabbona. Jason Aguirre ’08 (eatre) is in the Noble Design) has been promoted to e-commerce Fool eatre production of Altar Boyz in Tom McEllin ’05 (Graduate Public Adminis- graphic designer at ULTA. Black anticipates St. Charles, Ill. receiving her master’s degree in business tration) has been promoted to Fire Chief for Joseph Volin ’08, Matthew Coglianese ’04 administration from Lewis this year. the Village of Oak Brook Fire Department. and Madison (Ultis) Seidler ’08 were Andrew Nelsen ’04 (eatre) designed the David Bruno ’03 (Special Education), ’06 featured for their creative works in this set for the production of Baby directed by (Graduate Educational Leadership) has been spring’s Lewis University Windows Fine Arts Ernest W. Ray ’93 (eatre) at the University selected as the new principal for Glen Ellyn’s Magazine. Arbor View Elementary School beginning in of St. Francis’ Moser Performing Arts Center Shannon Bajak ’09 (Forensic Criminal July 2009. Bruno is currently Dean of Studio eatre. Investigation) was commissioned as a Second Students at District 89’s Glen Crest Middle Terry Pitts ’05 (Management) has been Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on May 17. She School. promoted to Terminal Manager in is a Transportation Corps Officer and Birmingham, Ala. with BP. Juan Carrillo ’05 attended Officers Basic Course at Fort (Business Cheryl Roelfsema ’08 (Graduate Business Benning, Ga. in June and Fort Eustis, Va. in Administration) and Administration) was appointed Vice July aer which she will report for duty with Adrian Myers ’08 President for Business Services and Finance the Illinois National Guard. (Sport Management) by the Illinois Valley Community College Nicholas A. Panczyszyn ’09 have been signed to Board of Trustees. Prior to this appointment, (Criminal/Social Justice) was commissioned the Indiana Invaders, Roelfsema served as the Interim-Vice as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on a professional track President for Business Services and Finance May 17. He will attend Officers Basic Course and field club in Indianapolis. for IVCC since April 2008. at Fort Benning, Ga. in April 2010 and then Michael Eck ’06 (Marketing), ’08 (Graduate Christina Spiros ’06 (English) performed the Fort Huachuca, Ariz. in June 2010. He is a Business Administration) is currently role of Rosalind in Joliet Drama Guild’s Military Intelligence Officer who will report working full time for Lewis University in production of Moon Over Buffalo at the Billie for National Guard active duty at Machesney University Advancement Communications. Limacher Bicentennial Park eatre. Park, Ill., with the Headquarters company of Upon graduation, Eck started a marketing Chad Tallon ’08 (eatre) is pursuing his the 33rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion. and media company E&A. master’s degree in acting at Western Illinois Emery E. Taylor ’09 (Criminal/Social Ann (Hanson) Fink ’01 (Print Journalism) University. He also appeared in the Justice) was commissioned as a Second was recently named Business Development production of Urinetown: e Musical. Lieutenant in the U.S. Army on May 17. He is Director for Peskind Law Firm. an Infantry Officer and will report for duty to the Illinois National Guard. Taylor is a Distin- guished Military Graduate (DMG) which is awarded to cadet graduates in the top 20 percent across the nation.

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Black Altman Cordano Grunwaldt Kowalis Engagements Lauren Black ’05 (Graphic Design and current MBA Student) to David Schmitt, both of DeKalb. Jeffery Flott ’06 (Graduate School Counseling and Guidance) to Stephanie Langert Limacher Miller, Kevin & Christine Miller, Peter & Tracey Brown, both of Dwight. Timothy Harrison ’08 (Special Education) to Stephanie Ann Maes, both of Homer Glen. Weddings Christine (Pasquale) Holzman ’06 (Elementary Education) and Mark Oswald Sobieski Summers Stava Holzman on June 27, 2008. Wedding Anniversaries 1 Year 25 Year Adam and Christina (Payton) Grunwaldt Bryan and Mary (Connelly) Durkin Arts&Ideas March 15, 2008 March 17, 1984 James and Hope (Lyons) Zawaski Calendar 30 Year May 24, 2008 Joel and Debra (Baron) Stava Brian and Tracy (Buchholz) Summers Philip Lynch Theatre June 18, 1978 For performance descriptions and ticket August 16, 2008 information, visit www.lewisu.edu/plt Peter and Tracey (Drzal) Miller 35 Year Leaving Iowa October 4, 2008 Andrew and Candice Langert October 2-4 & 8-11 June 8, 1974 5 Year The Life of Galileo Brian and Melanie (Lowman) Karwowksi 40 Year November 13-15 & 19-22 April 2003. Anna Mae and Anthony Svrusis Kevin and Christine (Quigley) Miller April 12, 1969 Touring Performing Series August 7, 2004 50 Year For artist descriptions, visit Nicholas and Michelle (Smith) Oswald www.lewisu.edu/artsandideas Donald and Suellen (Brehn) Cordano August 21, 2004 August 29, 1959 The Duo “2” October 15 10 Year Stanley and Maryanne Sobieski Gary and Shawn Altman August 2, 1958 Lee Murdock April 30, 1999 October 21 65 Year 20 Year William and Billie Limacher Jeff and Loree (Levitt) Kowalis July 20, 1944 August 8, 1989

34 | LEWIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI Upcoming Alumni Calendar

Amendola Bain Choudhary Durkin For a list of all events visit www.alumni.lewisu.edu/calendar Future Flyers White Sox vs. Royals Luigi Amendola ’01 (Business Administration and Finance) and his wife, Kristin welcomed their Monday, August 17 second daughter Ava to their family in March 2009. Ava joins 2-year-old sister Sophia. Buy your tickets now for the Alumni Jeana (Coats) Bain ’04 (Graduate Organizational Leadership) and husband Jeffery, celebrated & Friends Gathering at US Cellular the birth of their second son, Bryce Carter Bain in April 2009. Bryce has a brother Jackson, age 1. Field when the Chicago White Sox Katherine (Schaefer) Choudhary ’03 (History), ’08 (Graduate Education Leadership) and take on the Kansas City Royals, husband, Mujahid ‘Mushtaq’ Choudhary ’02 (Management Information Systems) and ’04 August 17, 5 – 10 p.m. at (Graduate Business) celebrated the birth of their first son, Anthony Nicholas Choudhary in www.alumni.lewisu.edu/whitesox December 2008. Mary (Connelly) Durkin ’82 (Business Administration), ’83 (Graduate Business) and her husband Homecoming and Bryan Durkin ’82 (Business Administration), ’83 (Graduate Business) celebrated the adoption of Family Day their son, James omas Ming Durkin on November 13, 2008. James has four older sisters. Saturday, October 3 Melanie (Lowman) Karwowksi ’98 (Nursing) married Brian Karwowski ’00 (Chemistry) in Mark your calendar for our 2009 April 2003 and welcomed their son Jacob Samuel Karwowski in June of 2008. Homecoming & Family Day: Cynthia (Manalo) Krietsch ’96 (Nursing) and Major Ryan Krietsch ’96 (Physics) welcomed Saturday, October 3. A detailed their third child Alice to their family in July 2008. Alice joins 5-year-old sister Hanna and 2- brochure will be mailed this summer year-old brother John. Cyndy and Ryan live with their family in Newport News, Va. where listing all the reunions and events and Ryan is stationed in the Air Force serving as an F15C pilot. registration information, but to be sure you don’t miss any information, Lynn (Imber) Meier ’96 (Marketing) and her husband, Mark Meier, ’97 (Marketing) register on Lewis CONNECT at welcomed twins Bode Jack and Annika Katherine in May 2009. ey were welcomed home by www.alumni.lewisu.edu big brother Cam. e Meiers reside in Rockford, Mich. In Memoriam Nicolas Beaudion ’65 (Business Administra- Charles Grandt ’69 (Political Science) passed Willard Osborne ’77 (Criminal/Social tion) passed away January 6, 2009. Born in away on April 11, 2009. Justice) passed away February 2, 2009. Chicago, a Joliet resident most of his life and Monica Gustafson ’93 (Graduate Business) Willard served in the Navy for 15 years and in a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the S.S. passed away on March 23, 2009. the Army Reserve for 16 years. He retired Eleanor Roosevelt. Retired teacher aer 27 aer 31 1/2 years working at the Illinois William Hudson ’78 (Criminal/Social years at St. Raymond's School and worked at Department of Corrections in Sheridan. Justice) passed away on January 27, 2009. the University of St. Francis. Member of the William was a retired Chicago police officer Gail (Keller) Patinos ’08 (Graduate Cathedral of St. Raymond and the Knight of who spent much of his 32-year career with Organizational Leadership) passed away on Columbus Council #382. Beaudion was a the K-9 unit, took over as commander of the March 13, 2009. devoted Cubs Fan. Illinois American Legion last July. Rasa (Soliunas) Poskocimas ’77 Marjorie (Denhartog) Bunnell ’88 (Nursing) Joseph (Kajdanowski) Kaye ’78 (Chemistry) passed away on March 13, 2009. passed away April 9, 2009. (Criminal/Social Justice), (Business Adminis- Michael Reicher ’80 (Business Administra- Joseph Burke ’90 (Graduate tration). Husband of Cathy (Antonick) Kaye tion) passed away on December 14, 2008. Criminal/Social Justice) passed away May 1, ’79 (Business Administration), son of Joseph. Michael was recently honored at March 2009, at age 56. During his distinguished 30- Joe was a United States Secret Service Agent, spring training game between the Chicago year career with the Chicago Police serving with several Presidents. He was a White Sox and Chicago Cubs, as the first Department, Joseph P. Burke worked on task Signum Fi Epsilon, and Sigma Delta Member. pitch was dedicated to his memory. He was forces with the Drug Enforcement Adminis- Cathy was a Sigma Delta member and Joe an avid Cubs fan. tration and the FBI's anti-terrorism unit–an (Krazy) was her "Big Brother." He was Michael Riley ’72 (Education) passed away assignment that took him to Oklahoma City awarded the Distinguished Presidential on October 8, 2008. in the aermath of the deadly federal Award in his efforts in protecting e White Lisa (Birkle) Rodano ’84 (Nursing) passed building bombing there. House on September 11, 2001. away in 2005. Robert Cameron ’71 (Sociology) passed away William Palka ’58 (Sociology) passed on Robert Wagner ’76 (Criminal/Social Justice) on June 24, 2008. January 6, 2009. passed away in July 2008.

THE MAGAZINE OF LEWIS UNIVERSITY | 35 alumnialummninewsnewsewss Alumni and Friends Gather in Florida: 2/19-20/09

Do you have alumni and friends photos you want featured? Send in your pictures to [email protected]

Hall of Fame Luncheon: 2/14/09

Alumni and friends gather for a dinner reception in Sarasota, Florida.

Arizona Alumni & Friends Gathering: White Sox vs. Cubs Baseball Game 3/27/09

Members of the 1966 Baseball Team and Gordon Gillespie

Alumni enjoy the sunshine at Hohohkam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona.

Lou Chignoli `66 (Master of Arts Educ Br. James Gaffney, Psych Phil), John Stopa `66 (Business FSC, Lewis Administration), and John Lucenta `68 University President, (Business Administration) and Don Ladas

Alumni Volleyball Gathering Dustin Long`06 and J’ean Michael ’83 and Janice Blake Middleton`07 enjoy the game. enjoy the baseball outing.

Alumni Swim Gathering: 5/2/09

Tom Mendoza`08 (MIS), Lindsey Grim`07 (Political Science), Rory Harrison`05 (Education), Sarah Mckinney`07 (Political Science), eresa Nugent`07 (Liberal Arts), and Matt Mueller`05 (Economics). Bottom Row: Justina Begemann, Andrea Morrone`08 (Education) Alumni Swimmers connect back at the pool.

36 | LEWIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 2009 Black Student Union Ball “The Academy Is...” Concert: 4/24/09

Board of Trustee Member, Michael ’77 (Public Administration) e Academy Is... rocked the Student and Angelique Parker are shown here with the Tuskegee Airmen, Recreation and Fitness Center. Dr. Welton Taylor and Melvin Knazzee at the 2009 BSU Ball.

Alumni Soccer Game: 4/19/09 In April, the current women’s soccer team played against young soccer alums in the “Kicks for Cure

Game” to benefit the Susan G. Komen and Breast

Cancer Network for Strength Foundations. Ê

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11th Annual Event Homecoming and Family Day Signum Fidei Celebration Saturday, October 3 Saturday, September 12 Lewis University Romeoville Campus Palmer House Hilton Grand Ballroom, Chicago Mark your calendar! A detailed brochure will be mailed this summer listing all the reunions and events and registration information, but to be sure you don’t miss any information, register on Lewis CONNECT at www.alumni.lewisu.edu e 2009 Signum Fidei will honor Events being planned for our 2009 Homecoming & Family Day include: William Rybak, Chair Emeritus of the • AIDS Walk Lewis Board of Trustees. Your presence • Golden Flyers Luncheon and participation at this event will help • Athletic Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception fund much needed scholarships for Lewis • Missouri S&T vs. Lewis Volleyball Game University students, and you'll enjoy a • University Mass fabulous evening. • Alumni Awards Dinner • Oktoberfest with Beer Garden For more information, visit www. • “Leaving Iowa” PLT performance alumni.lewisu.edu/sigfi or please contact • A variety of class and affinity groups reunions – if you are interested in planning a the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations reunion for your club, dorm, team or organization, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at [email protected] or (815) 836-5545. by phone at (815) 836-5667.