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THE MAGAZINE OF
WINTER 2020
Signs of Faith in Our Midst
A Reflection on 60 Years of the
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We hope you will take the time to catch up on the latest news from Lewis University, and
read more from our alumni in this special edition of the combined magazine/annual report.
ALUMNA LETTER TO THE
In my current position as well as in my volunteer work, I have Dear Editor,
had the opportunity to operationalize these skills and feel that I
I was so pleased to read your recent article, “American Airlines
am ready to expand on the knowledge gained in my baccalaureate
Donates Aircraft.” It almost felt like my Joe had a hand in this; it
program. As a nurse in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit,
certainly fulfilled his dream for the aviation program at Lewis.
I have been able to work alongside the littlest of warriors, while
simultaneously realizing that they are the biggest of warriors. I have Joe was an aircraft maintenance
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the opportunity to see, firsthand, the advances in care delivery that SPRING 2020
mechanic and Lewis graduate ’76.
allows these children the chance to lead productive lives. I also He worked for Midway Airlines
see the sadness when all of the advances fail to save one of those from the day it opened until the
warriors and it is at that time when I realize the impact that I have day it closed. He then worked for
on the parents as they struggle through the difficult time. the American Airlines Aviation
Maintenance School (at Midway
In my volunteer work with the Blackfeet Volunteer Medical
Airport) as an instructor. Although
Corps, I have experienced what it means to work with vulnerable
this school was short-lived, Joe
populations. For the past 8 years, my family and I have traveled to
discovered his love of teaching.
Browning, Montana with the Blackfeet Volunteer Medical Corps,
to provide medical care and construction services to the Blackfeet The next step in Joe’s aviation
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Nation. We work on the Blackfeet Reservation, alongside 40 Donates Last McDonnell Douglas
journey took him to Southwest
MD-80 Aircraft to Lewis
volunteers, painting classrooms in the schools, building ramps on Airlines Maintenance. He became
homes and doing yardwork on the grounds of the Museum of the involved in Lewis University again
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Plains Indians. To see not only the selflessness of the volunteers, through friendship with one of his teaching associates from
but also how our work impacts the lives of the Native American American, Judy Maddock, who had become an instructor at
people, is life changing. Lewis. They partnered on a project to repair the Landing Gear
on the Boeing 737. Joe made calls to get parts, and recruited
mechanics to gather at Lewis one chilly day to affect the repairs.
During my time with the Blackfeet, and as a
He got Southwest Airlines Ground Maintenance to trailer the
Lewis University alum, I am able to reflect on this landing gear strut out to Lewis.
time and see how these experiences correlate
Judy rounded up students to work with the mechanics and gain
with several of the Lewis University values. hands on experience. She also had her sheet metal students
fabricate oil can totes for the Southwest Airlines maintenance
During my time with the Blackfeet, and as a Lewis University alum, department as thank you gifts.
I am able to reflect on this time and see how these experiences
correlate with several of the Lewis University values. In my Later, Joe ended up working part-time at Lewis teaching
personal life, I identify with the value of justice, as evidenced by my Avionics. Again he made phone calls to acquire parts to repair
experience with the Blackfeet Tribe and also, fidelity. These values the nosecone of the Boeing 737 after it was damaged in a wind
carry over into my professional life, where I work with and care for storm. He knew the 737 needed to be replaced and he made
diverse populations. It allows me to see how we all come together lots of phone calls trying to find a newer model for Lewis. He
under the Spirit of God. pestered Southwest Airlines and Boeing until he realized this
wasn’t going to happen. It was a big disappointment for him.
Catherine Cooke ’18, Advocate Christ Medical Center
Unfortunately, complications from diabetes ended his ability
to work and eventually took his life (June 3, 2017). I know that
Joe was smiling down from heaven when the MD 80 landed at
Lewis University. Congratulations to all involved!
Sincerely,
Debbie (Russell) Lipien ’77
ABOUT THE COVER
Brother James Cantwell, FSC, who worked in Admissions in
the 1960s, greets a carload of students in a photo used in
Lewis College recruiting materials.
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02 Reimagining the Learning Experience
Contents
LEWIS MAGAZINE
02 Reimagining the
Learning Experience
06 Top Rankings
07 Faculty News
10 University Updates
14 Flyer Athletics
16 Grants and
Scholarships
18 Signs of Faith in
Our Midst
ANNUAL REPORT
26 Letter
27 You Ignited the
Future
28 Gifts of Impact
32 Corporate,
Foundation,
Partnerships
34 Special Projects
36 Alumni Living Out
the Mission
38 Events &
Opportunities
39 Alumni
Representatives
and Volunteers
41 Class Notes
18 Signs of Faith in Our Midst 27 Gifts of Impact
41 In Memoriam
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1
Reimagining
The Learning
Experience
2 The Magazine of Lewis University
When the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in March 2020, none of
us would have imagined that we would still be fighting COVID-19 in 2021.
How could we continue to provide our students with a meaningful learning
experience and keep the health and safety of the entire campus as a top
priority? The University faced the issue head-on with our Lasallian approach
to education and work. Our goal was to have students in the classroom with
their peers and faculty as much as possible, while ramping up their online
experience as well.
Consistent with our Lasallian Mission and the belief that amplification of the instructors’ voice and optionally for
our campus is a sacred space – a Sanctified Zone – faculty, students through their mobile devices. The campus indoor
staff, and students were asked to pledge responsibility WiFi network was extended to parking lots, bleachers and
for their own health and well-being and to help keep all surrounding grounds of the University baseball field.
members of the Lewis University community safe from
Reimagining the delivery of courses and how best to
the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. The “Flyers
promote a meaningful learning experience in an online
Promise” pledge recognizes the spirit of solidarity inspired
format was a major consideration. Until now, most
by our Mission value of Association, to act with great care,
undergraduate classes have been offered in a face to
civility, and profound respect for each other.
face physical classroom. But with the need for social
A plan was developed to create a safe physical distancing, the University needed to shift to a blended
environment on campus. Signage was installed across format of face to face and online.
campus to remind everyone of CDC guidelines to work
To prepare faculty and assist them in the transition to
together to promote a healthy community by wearing
online, professional development workshops took place
face coverings, social distancing, hand washing and more.
throughout the summer. Nearly 100 faculty tried the new
Facilities were reconfigured to allow social distancing and
Blackboard Learn Ultra experience in the Blackboard
proper traffic flow patterns in buildings and classrooms.
Learn Ultra Pilot Project. Fall 2020 instructors were
Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures were
enrolled in a self-paced support course for maintaining
adopted for classroom buildings and residence halls.
and preparing online courses.
Technology was enhanced on the campus as well.
Audio reinforcement was built into classrooms for the
Reimagining the Learning Experience 3
This fall, we have learned that we can
successfully partake in a Lasallian
experience, regardless of the delivery
modality. Our student and faculty
relationships have strengthened as we
have worked together to adjust to a
hybrid or online experience.
Dr. David Livingston
Since many students depend on campus resources for Dr. David Livingston, University President said, “This
computers and Internet access, a laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot fall, we have learned that we can successfully partake in a
loan program called the Student Technology Academic Lasallian experience, regardless of the delivery modality.
Resources (STAR) Program was initiated. Additional Our student and faculty relationships have strengthened
academic support services were initiated and offered via as we have worked together to adjust to a hybrid or online
online chat, phone and video conferencing. experience. Our students continue to conduct research,
engage in experiential learning opportunities, and serve
Recognizing that some students have more difficulty
our community in numerous ways. Our University
learning in an online environment, students were given
services continue to support our students as they
the option to choose a Pass/Fail option instead of taking
encounter the various challenges of earning their degrees.
a letter grade for certain courses. This takes some of the
Our degree recipients are connecting with employers
stress off of adapting to the online format.
and alumni are making a positive impact in their own
As part of our Mission to educate the mind, body and communities. We have learned from these experiences
spirit, many of our student activities were moved into and continue to innovate in order to provide the best
online Zoom sessions. Intramurals and Club Sports educational experience during this pandemic.”
continued to take place outdoors in socially distant ways.
As the fall semester rapidly comes to a close,
Exercise programs were held outdoors until November
Dr. Christopher Sindt, Provost stated, “I’m so grateful
when many activities were made available online. NCAA
that for the most part we are able to focus on academics,
Division II athletic teams followed the guidance of the
and we are not in the midst of major disruption due
NCAA and the GLVC in terms of practice, while many
to COVID-19. The pandemic has changed our lives in
sports were postponed.
myriad ways since March, yet our community has risen to
the challenges.”
4 The Magazine of Lewis University
Opening Day International Student
Enrollment Fall 2020 Mobility During a Global
As we began classes this fall, the number of students Crisis: A Success Story
enrolled on opening day, August 31, 2020, was as follows:
The COVID-19 pandemic affected international students
• Full-Time Undergraduate – 3,182 particularly hard due to travel restrictions, country
lockdowns, visa regulations, and health concerns,
• Part-Time Undergraduate – 1,053
resulting in fewer international students enrolling at
• Graduate – 2,117 colleges and universities across the United States. Many
These numbers met or exceeded projections across institutions experienced drastic declines in newly enrolled
the board. students in the fall. However, despite a global pandemic,
Lewis University enrolled only a few less international
What can we attribute the strong enrollment to? Vice
students compared to the previous fall.
President for Enrollment Management, Ray Kennelly
indicated a variety of factors that contributed to our The ability to attract new international students during
fall success. the pandemic was featured as a “success story” in a virtual
panel discussion hosted by Education USA (a U.S. Dept.
⊲ National Recognitions & Rankings of State advising network for international students), and
Lewis continues to be recognized nationally by numerous broadcast to their global network at U.S. Embassies and
external agencies who continue to rank Lewis highly in Consulates around the world. Four other institutions were
terms of academic quality, career placement, affordability, also featured, each offering their own presentation on how
student support and more. In addition, individual majors the pandemic effected international student mobility.
are achieving accreditations which validate a curriculum Kiara Barnes, a new international student from South
that meets national quality standards, such as Social Africa, had her visa appointments repeatedly canceled
Work and Computer Engineering. Read more under Top over six months. But, she said, “the International
Rankings on page 6. Admission office continued providing guidance and
updated documents until I finally received my visa.”
⊲ Program Offerings After being exhausted from 34 hours of travel between
During the year several programs were revised including Cape Town and O’Hare International Airport, she was
the suite of offerings in Computer Science to include “grateful to have my arrival organized and everything went
undergraduate and graduate programs in Cybersecurity. smoothly.”
The new master’s in Speech-Language Pathology launched
in the summer. New health professions programs such
as Dental Health and Clinical Nutrition were added.
“The International Admission office continued
Business Analytics was added to the College of Business providing guidance and updated documents until I
programs. Kennelly says, “Because of academic innovation, finally received my visa.” After being exhausted from
we continue to attract new students. Add to that our 34 hours of travel between Cape Town and O’Hare
beautiful green campus with close proximity to Chicago
employers. We offer a great value.”
International Airport, she was “grateful to have my
arrival organized and everything went smoothly.”
⊲ Personal Attention
Kiara Barnes, student from South Africa
Many initiatives were developed to keep prospective
students and families’ interest in Lewis as people Duyen Doan, from Vietnam, said she knew Lewis was the
were asked to stay at home. For example, as part of right choice for her, and overcame “all of the problems…
the University response to the pandemic, admission to get here, because of the assistance I received before
and financial aid counselors also went online with a arriving on campus.”
commitment to meet with students virtually via chat.
With the ability to answer questions through chat or These are only a few of the examples that will be shared
virtual meetings, prospective students could really get any during the Education USA event to demonstrate
questions answered. As soon as the state was able to relax the service and leadership that Lewis University is
restrictions that allowed families to come on campus, they known for, and how this had a positive impact on
were able to tour the campus from their car with a Driving bringing international students to our campus during
Tour podcast. the pandemic.
Reimagining the Learning Experience 5
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Lewis Ranks One of Best
Lewis University in Top 25 BSN Degree in Midwest
In a year that has been so transformative Lewis' Bachelor
for higher education, U.S. News & World Report of Science in Nursing
TOP continues to rank Lewis University as a Top 25 program has been
25 Regional University in the Midwest.
Lewis University saw score improvements across
multiple areas including predicted graduation rate,
ranked among the
top in the Midwest
according to Nursing
actual graduation rate, and percent of classes under 20 students. Also, Process, an independent guide to
Lewis University has no classes with 50 or more students. This builds nursing and healthcare education.
upon gains made in recent years in graduation rates and successful Lewis ranked eight out of 660
job placement of graduates. accredited BSN Programs in the
In addition to the Top 25 ranking, Lewis was also recognized on Midwest Region.
the following lists: A+ Schools for B Students, Top Performers on Social The rankings were based on
Mobility, Best Value Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans. four important factors - NCLEX-RN
pass rates, academic quality, the
nursing school’s reputation, and
Money.com Best Value College in 2020 affordability. Job placements and
personal instruction by experienced
The annual Money.com “Best Colleges for Your
professors were highlighted as well in
Money” ranking includes Lewis University on its
Lewis’ ranking.
2020 list. The personal financial strategy website
analyzed more than 700 four-year colleges by
BE
ST
LE
evaluating data on quality, affordability, and student
A F F O R DA B
outcomes. Lewis is ranked as the seventh-best
2020-2021 Military
medium-sized, private university in the Midwest. Support Recognition
Colleges were ranked on 27 factors in three main categories: Lewis University
quality of education, affordability and outcomes. The ranking includes has earned the
both traditional universities with distance learning programs as well 2020-2021 Military
as primarily online institutions. Data from the rankings came from U.S. Support Colleges
Department of Education, Peterson’s, PayScale.com, and Money/ of Distinction
American Institutes for Research calculations. recognition. Colleges
of Distinction selected institutions for
the Military Support recognition that
The Princeton Review Names are aware of the unique challenges
Lewis University a “Best in the Midwest” that military students face on college
campuses. These institutions are proud
Lewis University is included among The Princeton
to support and cultivate the skills that
Review “Best in the Midwest” recommended
military and veteran students bring
schools in the 2021 Best Colleges: Region by
to the classroom, all while helping
Region rankings.
them achieve their personal and
“We chose Lewis University and the other
professional goals.
outstanding institutions on this list primarily for their
The methodology used to evaluate
excellent academics,” said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s
institutions by Colleges of Distinction
Editor-in-Chief. The Princeton Review editors made their selections
included the following criteria:
based on data the company collected from its survey of administrators
comprehensive educational benefits,
at several hundred colleges in each region, as well as its staff visits to
military and veterans affairs team,
schools over the years, and the perspectives of college counselors
flexible and accessible options, faculty
and advisers whose opinions the company solicits.
training, and campus activities and
The Princeton Review scores the schools on its “Best Colleges:
community support. The initial cohort
Region by Region” lists in six categories – academics, admissions
is comprised of those institutions
selectivity, financial aid, fire safety, quality of life and green.
that demonstrated best practices in
creating a supportive environment.
6 The Magazine of Lewis University
Faculty News
Markovic Participates Tapia Co-Authors Chen Published in
in International Training Article with Lewis American Journal of
and Conference Graduate Student Health Promotion
Opportunities Dr. Natalia Tapia (Associate Professor, Dr. Wei Chen (Associate Professor,
Dr. Vesna Markovic (Chair and Justice, Law, and Public Safety Economics) published an article titled
Associate Professor, Justice, Law, Studies) co-authored an article with “The effect of boarding on obesity
and Public Safety Studies) was Wendi Pollock from Texas A&M among middle school students:
selected to attend SE4U online University and Christopher Kelly, a Evidence from China” in the American
training “Stakeholder Engagement Lewis University graduate student, Journal of Health Promotion (AJHP),
for the Implementation of the UN entitled “Sensitivity to status-based one of the most influential journals
Convention against Transnational rejection: Implications for female and specialized in Health Behavior, Health
Organized Crime” from July 21-24, minority Criminal Justice majors” in Promotion, Health Economics, and
2020 hosted in Vienna, Austria by the the international publication Race and Public Health. The study finds that
United Nations Office on Drugs and Justice: An International Journal. boarding has a significant negative
Crime. The event was cosponsored by effect on obesity for middle school boys
The trio surveyed college students in
the US Department of State and the but a smaller negative effect on obesity
the field of criminal justice regarding
Global Initiative against Transnational for middle school girls. It suggests that
their anxieties and beliefs about how
Organized Crime and was aimed at boarding at school can be a positive
others’ perceptions of their status
strengthening participants’ capacity to factor in preventing and controlling
(gender, race, and/or ethnicity) might
contribute to the Review Mechanism obesity among middle school students.
affect their professional careers. Their
and Toolkit for fighting human
results suggested that while females
trafficking, migrant smuggling, firearms
of all races and African American Business Professors
trafficking, and emerging crimes. Present Paper
students of any gender are significantly
Dr. Markovic was one of 40 people
selected from hundreds of applications
more likely to be concerned about the at Academy of
from the Americas.
potential for status-based rejection Management Meeting
when employed, or trying to become
Dr. Elizabeth Belgio (Assistant
On the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 employed, in the field of criminal
Professor, Business Administration)
attacks, Dr. Markovic was invited to justice, female Hispanic students are
and Dr. Lesley Page (Chair and
be a speaker on a virtual panel with concerned about the combined effects
Associate Professor, Organizational
the Global Counter Terrorism Council of their race and gender on their
Leadership) presented a paper
(GCTC) during its virtual conference future careers.
entitled “Skills Gap Challenge:
titled “Changes and Evolution of
How Apprenticeship Programs
Counter Terrorism Strategies since Duris Appointed as Address Skill Building and
9/11 till the COVID-19 Era.” The Illinois Counseling Educational Advancement” at
virtual conference was hosted in Uttar
Pradesh, India with the focus to look
Association the 80th annual meeting of the
back and scrutinize the issues bought
Board Member Academy of Management. The
paper focused on how organizations
to light by this terror attack and to Dr. Kimberly Duris (Associate
and educational institutions can
discuss the lessons learned from 9/11. Professor, Psychology) has been
support increased organizational
appointed as a board member of
commitment, job performance and
the Illinois Counselor Educators
employee engagement through
and Supervisors (ICES) division of
development and implementation of
the Illinois Counseling Association
apprenticeship programs.
for a 3-year term. She has recently
completed the role of the immediate
past-president of this division in
June 2020.
Faculty News 7
Faculty News
Schultz’s Book Muench is Selected Kozminksi Publishes
Mentioned in NY Times to Hall of Fame in with Alumnus
List of Recommended
Readings on Race Summer 2020 and Collaborates
On June 30, 2020, Dr. Mark Schultz’s Dr. Simone Muench (Professor, English) on National
(Professor, History) 2005 book, served as a guest editor for the second QuarkNet Project
The Rural Face of White Supremacy: issue of the Baltic Writing Residency
journal Action, Spectacle, Summer 2020. Dr. Joseph Kozminski (Chair and
Beyond Jim Crow, was mentioned
Her poem “Self-Portrait Lined by Adam Professor, Physics) and Lewis alumnus
in the New York Times on a list of
Zagajewski,” which was co-written with Michael Zwartz ’18 published a paper
recommended readings on race
Jackie K. White, appeared in the June entitled “Examining student growth
in America called “‘Every Work
2020 issue of NewCity Magazine, and in laboratory notebook practices in
of American Literature Is About
Muench was also selected for NewCity’s introductory physics courses” in the
Race’: Writers on How We Got
“Who Really Books in Chicago” Hall of 2020 Physics Education Research
Here.” Schultz’s book examines the
Fame, 2020. Conference Proceedings from July
daily experience of life in Jim Crow
22-23, 2020. Dr. Kozminski also gave
Georgia, drawing on hundreds of
an invited talk at the conference
oral interviews, court house records, Chemistry Teachers entitled “Skill Development in Physics
newspapers, and archival sources. In
rural Hancock County, Georgia, the Publish in ACS Labs Beyond the First Year.” Zwartz,
a Noyce Teaching Scholar, worked on
racial hierarchy was maintained by Environmental this project with Dr. Kozminski as an
interpersonal violence, patronage, and
rituals of deference instead of the more
Research Literacy book undergraduate research student, and
currently works as a Physics teacher at
impersonal, bureaucratic systems of Amy Mlynarski (Instructor, Chemistry)
Joliet Central High School.
policing and segregation that marked and Dr. Jason Keleher (Chair and
white supremacy in northern and Professor, Chemistry) recently published Kozminski has begun a collaboration
southern cities. a book chapter titled “Development with the QuarkNet Project, which
of a Student-Centered Environmental engages high school teachers and
Design Competition Focusing on students in high energy physics research
Muench, White, and Water Desalination and Purification” experiences. He and his undergraduate
Alumna Featured in the American Chemical Society research students are working with
Environmental Research Literacy physicists at the University of Notre
in Poetry Review book entitled Environmental Research Dame, the University of Central Florida,
Drs. Simone Muench (Professor, Literacy: Classroom, Laboratory, and and CERN to develop simulations
English) and Jackie K. White (Retired Beyond. This work discussed our and analysis tools that QuarkNet
Professor, English) are the featured implementation of the “Shipwrecked” participants can use to learn about high
poets in the Summer 2020 issue of Water Filtration and Purification energy physics phenomena and analyze
Spoon River Poetry Review. The issue Competition. In this competition, publicly available data from the CMS
features a collection of their poems as teams of high school students from a detector at CERN.
well as an interview with both Muench variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
and White. Two poems by Lewis alumna were given the scenario that they had
Zakiya Cowan ’19 entitled Self Portrait been shipwrecked on an island which
as a Palm Tree and Pastor Dunks Me in contaminated their drinkable water
the River also appear in the issue. that’s not from a fresh water source.
They were asked to design and construct
a water purification/desalination
apparatus from a box of supplies that
could be found on a boat and an island.
8 The Magazine of Lewis UniversityBuss and Best Buddies Desmond Completes Burciaga Awarded
Make an Impact During Post-Doc Studies Counselor Education
COVID-19 Pandemic and Helps to Create & Supervision (CE&S)
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mary Garden Editorial Fellowship
students in the Lewis University
In July 2020, Dr. Mary E. Desmond Dr. Lili Burciaga (Assistant Professor,
Chapter of Best Buddies, moderated by
(Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing) Psychology) was awarded the 2020-2021
Dr. Jennifer Buss (Associate Professor,
completed her year-long post-doctoral Counselor Education & Supervision
Special Education), exceeded their
personal study with nurse theorist (CE&S) editorial fellowship. CE&S
usual fundraising goal and ranked in
Dr. Jean Watson through Watson Journal is the national peer reviewed
the Top 15 among the schools in the
Caring Science Institute. Desmond’s journal of the Association for Counselor
State of Illinois. For the individuals
post-doctoral scholarship, “Caring Education and Supervision (ACES).
with intellectual and developmental
Science as a Sacred Science: A Catholic This is one of 14 fellowships awarded
disabilities who participate in the Best
Scholarship of Divinity”, included living nationally by CE&S, with a 25 percent
Buddies program, the isolation due to
exemplars of scholarly service to the acceptance rate.
the coronavirus was difficult, and the
Divine integrating Caritas-Veritas in
students at Lewis reached out to the Dr. Burciaga also co-authored three
research, teaching, new programs,
group homes where their Buddies live to reentry guides with the Education
and human service in community. As
deliver activity baskets. Justice Project at the University of
a Senior Scholar in Caring Science, to
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign titled:
honor the Blessed Mother and create
“Mapping Your Future: A Guide
Sherry Published as a caring, healing environment for
to Successful Reentry;” “Returning
prayer and meditation, Desmond is co-
Wolny Writing Resident creating a Mary Garden in association
Home: A Guide to the Challenges and
Opportunities after Deportation;” and
On July 20, 2020, Dr. Daisy Sherry with Dr. Kurt Schackmuth, Brother
“Release During COVID-19: What You
(Associate Professor, Graduate Rob Veselsky, FSC, Margaret Martinez
Need to Know.”
Nursing) published an article entitled (Mission and Identity) and Dwight
“Why clinicians should consider the DeVries (Facilities) next to the College She presented a workshop entitled
power of prayer” on MedPage Today’s of Nursing and Health Sciences. “Mentoring Counselors in Training
KevinMD.com. Sherry achieved this for Social Justice Advocacy” at
publication as a result of being awarded the Association for Multicultural
a faculty recipient of the Wolny Writing
Kilpatrick and Counseling and Development 2020
Residency. Hemingway Produce Virtual Summit on June 24-25, 2020,
and later at the California Counseling
National Documentary Association 2020 Virtual Conference on
John Kilpatrick (Associate Professor, October 8-10, 2020.
Director of Television Operations)
and Tracy Hemmingway (Assistant
Professor, Communication) recently
completed a two-year documentary,
along with others, on a rare disease,
cystinosis, hoping to give this
community the voice they are looking
for. View the full-length documentary
here https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=YHnoBbbg4Ao
Faculty News 9University Updates
Computer Engineering Recipient of the 2021 Award
Receives Accreditation for Improving Undergraduate
Lewis University has received notification that the Physics Education
Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering Lewis University has been recognized with the 2021
is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Award for Improving Undergraduate Physics Education
Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. by the American Physical Society’s (APS) Committee on
“Lewis University’s Computer Education (COE).
Engineering program can offer students a The APS website describes the innovations in the
high-quality education while maintaining Lewis curriculum: “The department modernized its
a low faculty-student ratio, which gives curriculum moving from the theory-heavy curriculum
students a high level of personal attention and support,” with only one lab beyond the first year to a
commented Dr. Gina Martinez, director and assistant curriculum that incorporates active learning,
professor of Computer Engineering. additional laboratory experiences beyond
Only seven other universities in Illinois have the first year, inquiry and design-based
achieved this ABET accreditation. Only two other labs that emphasize skill development
private universities in Illinois have earned the throughout the curriculum, an independent Capstone
accreditation. project, and computational skill development
Not only does ABET accreditation signify the throughout the curriculum.”
quality of the Computer Engineering program, but The APS award is posted at www.aps.org/programs/
it’s also beneficial to students as they have learned education/undergrad/faculty/awardees.cfm
the global standards in the profession. It increases
employment opportunities and enhances financial aid
opportunities for many federal student loans, grants,
and scholarships.
Annual Peace Teach-In Focuses on Building Bridges
On October 12, 14 and 15, the Lewis community
delved into important and relevant issues of justice
through engaging sessions at the Annual Peace Teach-
In entitled: “Sustaining and Building Bridges: Practicing Moderator for the presentation and discussion
Just Peace in the 2020s.” Presenters explored a variety was Dr. Malka Simkovich, Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish
of issues including community organizing, interfaith Studies and the director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies
dialogue, and the theatre of the oppressed. program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
The Gros Memorial Event, “Creating a Better Joining her were: Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, Associate
Future” was sponsored by the Catholic Theological Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the
Union and the Brother Jeffrey Gros, FSC Institute for Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center
Dialogue, Justice & Social Action. Five women scholars at Manhattan College; Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Vice
of different faiths gathered virtually for the second time President of Church Engagement and the Executive
to discuss how the pandemic and racial inequalities Director of Trauma Healing for American Bible Society;
have been changing academic scholarship, religious Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, Executive Director of the
life, and women’s leadership. Along with participants at Jewish Community Relations Council of St Louis; and
the event, panelists considered new opportunities for Dr. C. Vanessa White, Associate Professor of Spirituality
interfaith healing and dialogue. and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
10 The Magazine of Lewis University‘Women’s Vote 100’ Celebrates Bishop Kaffer Outstanding
Historical Milestone of Principal Award Presented
Women’s Suffrage to Principal of St. Dennis
Commemorating the passing of the 19th amendment, Catholic School
Lewis University’s History Center partnered with Naper Lewis University’s Institute for the Advancement of
Settlement on presenting “Women’s Vote 100” a virtual Catholic and Lasallian Education formally presented the
series of public programs and events throughout the month Bishop Roger L. Kaffer Outstanding Principal Award to Lisa
of October. Smith, principal of St. Dennis Catholic Grade School in
“This series underlines the efforts of so many to increase Lockport, during a Mass of Celebration on Friday, October 9
voting rights,” said Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, chair of the History at St. Dennis Church. The announcement and presentation
Department and director of the Lewis University History was presented on the feast day of St. Denis.
Center. “The live public programs provide an opportunity to Smith was presented her award by Dr. Jennifer Buss, co-
look to the past, but also look toward the future.” director of the Institute for the Advancement of Catholic and
The Naper Settlement Lasallian Education. “Lisa Smith, devoted, innovative, and
exhibit “Women: Waves of compassionate Catholic Leader that encapsulates the values
Change” shared the story of of the Bishop Roger L. Kaffer Outstanding Principal Award,”
women, past and present, who Dr. Buss said as she presented the award.
were and are foundational in Dr. Michael Boyle, superintendent of Joliet Diocesan
the formation and development Catholic Schools, congratulated Smith on behalf of the
of Naperville and beyond. Diocese of Joliet.
The weekly seminar series Nominators, including St. Dennis faculty member
focused on women’s suffrage Samantha Barry, St. Dennis School Board President Will
from a variety of perspectives Estrada, and the Lockport Chief of Police Terry Lemming, all
and provides a historical spoke on Smith’s behalf during the presentation. The event
overview. Topics and speakers included video presentations from Lewis University, the
included: “Casting a Historic Diocese of Joliet, and community members.
Vote: Suffrage in Illinois” by Bishop Kaffer was the rector of St. Charles Borromeo
Jeanne Schultz Angel, director Seminary for five years, and principal of Providence
of Learning Experiences and Historical Resources at Naper High School for 15 years. The Joliet native served as
Settlement; “Alice Paul and the Suffrage Movement’s Use auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Joliet from 1985 until his
of Nonviolent Strategies” by Dr. Laurette Liesen, chair of retirement in 2002. He remained bishop emeritus until his
Political Science and professor at Lewis University; and death in 2009.
“Bridging Voting Rights: Amelia Boynton Robinson to John
Lewis, and Beyond” by Dr. Cremin, Donna K. Sack, vice
president & chief program officer at Naper Settlement, and
Dr. Tara Y. White, department chair and history instructor at
Wallace Community College in Selma Alabama.
University Updates 11University Updates Students Display Their Knowledge in the Field
Student Laureates Honored by
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
The top students representing She continued her education
Illinois’ colleges and universities regarding justice by participating
were honored via a pre-recorded in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage, touring
Zoom production by The Lincoln significant museums and historical
Academy of Illinois this fall. Grace locations of the Civil Rights
Ann Crumbaugh, a double major movement. Grace has also been
in Philosophy of Law and Public a participant of the Ignatian Family
Policy, as well as minors in Peace Teach-In for Justice, for which
Studies and Spanish was honored she is now a student organizer
as the Lewis University student in collaborating with various leaders
the Class of 2020. from Lasallian colleges and
Honorees are recognized universities who are working to
for excellence in curricular and create additional sessions and
extracurricular activities. Grace has workshops for Lasallian participants. Grace has received honors
been a Resident Assistant (RA) in a Grace’s love of music is throughout her college experience,
freshman hall for two years. She is expressed by her involvement such as achieving the Dean’s List
also active in numerous groups on in music ministry, leading and each semester, and receiving
campus, including as a Community coordinating music at weekly memberships to the Theta Alpha
Engaged Learning Facilitator, Mass on campus. Her faith has Kappa Honors Society and Pi
as a participant and a leader for led her to spend the past two Sigma Alpha Honors Society. Upon
two LUMINATE (Lewis University summers as a Totus Tuus teacher, graduation from Lewis University,
Ministry Alternative Trip traveling to various churches her goal is to attend law school
Experiences) service trips in throughout Illinois to deepen and pursue a concentration in
Wisconsin and Nebraska, and in participants’ (grades 1-12) love educational law and policy, in
the Faith Behind Bars Program and understanding of their hopes of eventually achieving
through her Peace Studies minor. Catholic faith. nationwide educational reform.
Jelinek Creates Curriculum on the Great Debates for Museum
Education graduate student the History Center of Lake Forest-
and History Center intern Gretchen Lake Bluff. Together they crafted
Jelinek is working in partnership a history centered curriculum that
with Chicago’s Museum of encourages analysis of broadcast
Broadcast Communications (MBC) and digital media,” said Dr. Dennis
to create a series of lesson plans H. Cremin, History Professor at
for the newly unveiled website Lewis University.
www.greatdebates.org. The Museum of Broadcast
“I used to be a news reporter. Communications has been focused
It was great to use my journalism on leadership, the COVID-19 crisis,
background, my educator training, and the media’s effect on politics.
and my love of history to design They address topics related to
this curriculum.” Jelinek said of the politics, history, and current events.
opportunity. Each lesson plan presents many
The online content fosters narratives with students using
critical thinking and media literacy multiple perspectives and drawing
in students, with the goal of “Jelinek is already applying her their own conclusions.
creating informed citizens. Jelinek skills acquired from her studies The curriculum can be found at
crafted the plans for 9-12 grade in Lewis University’s History and www.greatdebates.org/curriculum.
students and focuses on content Education programs. She worked Jelinek plans to continue
that can be taught alongside the closely with Suzy Schultz, Executive drafting lesson plans for The
Presidential debates or other Director of the MBC, and Carol Great Debates.
election-centered media coverage. Summerfield, Executive Director of
12 The Magazine of Lewis UniversityLewis Student Finishes in First Place
at Apps 4 Digital Peace Competition
Team FSociety recently won a $15,000 cash prize and an
first place in Apps 4 Digital Peace invitation to RSA Conference in San
competition. Team FSociety, Francisco in 2021.
established just for this competition, Apps 4 Digital Peace
was comprised of Lewis University competition was made possible by
student Puneet Singh and four The Cybersecurity Tech Accord,
students from Tufts University. in partnership with the UN Office
Singh is an information security of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA),
graduate student from India. and Office of the UN Secretary-
Teams presented new and General’s Envoy on Youth.
innovative ideas to promote Visit https://cybertechaccord.
peace in cyberspace, limit the org/meet-the-young-innovators-
use of the internet as a domain of of-first-ever-apps-4-digital-peace-
conflict, and increase the stability competition/ to learn more about
of the online environment. Their the competition.
project “ALL SAFE” garnered
Newspaper Wins First-Place Award by ASPA
The Flyer student newspaper “The Flyer staff prides Lingenfelter; Assistant Tempo
received a first-place honor by themselves on hard work and Editor, Bekka Dvorak; Campus
the American Scholastic Press quality journalism,” said Hayley Life Editor, Jenny Fahey; Sports
Association for its October 7, Miller, assistant professor and Editor, Daniela Navarrete; Assistant
2019 issue. The sports section of adviser to the print edition Sports Editor, Stephanie Palczynski;
The Flyer also received special and assistant professor of Copy Editor/Reporter, Caeley
recognition for excellence in sports Communication. Its 2019-20 O’Connor; Reporter, Tiffany Carlino;
coverage. Tori Foster ’19, sports editorial staff consisted of 30 Layout Editors Destiny Alexander,
editor, Matt Vogrin ’19, assistant students from a variety of academic Howard Guyton, and Rhys Taylor;
sports editor and Dani Navarrete, majors: Editor-in-Chief Jake Volk; Advertising Manager, Alexandria
reporter, contributed to the award- Webmaster, Sam Sabalboro; Wilson; Graphic Designer, Anthony
winning coverage. Assistant Webmaster/Layout Beimal; Photographer, Joseph
ASPA judges stated, “You have Editor, Arianna Tamayo; Online Weber; Reporters Chris Patiño,
an excellent school newspaper, Editor, Kyle Latronica; Social Media Henrietta Eghan, and Sammi Mika;
which shows the creativity Coordinator, Tereza Pilzova; News Contributors Eric Myers, Brian
and journalistic knowledge of Editor/Copy Editor, Emily Krivograd; Beushausen, and Jillian Guzzi.
your editors, reporters, writers, Assistant News Editor, Jada
designers, photographers, Hoffman; Opinions Editor, Katelyn
advertising manager and advisor.” Leano; Tempo Editor, Stephanie
Jet Fuel Review Receives Three CMA Pinnacle Awards
In addition to receiving a her book review of Justin Phillip Stephanie Karas, assistant
College Media Association Reed’s “Indecency.” managing editor is Jo Spangler,
Pinnacle Award for “Four-Year This was the second and the chief faculty advisor is
Literary Magazine of the Year” consecutive year that Jet Fuel Dr. Simone Muench, professor
Lewis University’s Jet Fuel Review Magazine won the top award of English Studies. Additional
Review Magazine also placed as the Four-Year Literary Magazine editors include Christian Mietus,
second for Best Magazine Cover of the Year. The journal features Andrea Yvette Rodriguez, Chris
and second for Best Arts and work by Lewis University students Patino, Madeline Brzeczek, Brittany
Entertainment Story. and faculty as well as international Crosse, Cassidy Fontaine-Warunek,
The Writing Pinnacle - Best artists, and includes fiction, Sal Martinez, and Sean Darke.
Arts and Entertainment Story nonfiction, poetry, interviews, book Visit www.jetfuelreview.
was awarded to Lewis University reviews, art and eBooks. com to read the latest issue and
alumna Patricia Damocles’20 for The managing editor is submission guidelines.
University Updates 13LEWIS ATHLETICS
Lewis Men’s Cross Country Wins First
Great Lakes Valley Conference Title Since 2004
Lewis University’s men’s cross country team won the Farmer was the top finisher for the Flyers completing
2020 Great Lakes Valley Conference Cross Country the 8-kilometer course in a time of 24:51.43 to finish second
Championship as it rallied to defeat Southern Indiana in overall behind Illinois Springfield’s Blake Jones. Macuiba
the final kilometer to win its first GLVC Championship since crossed the finish line four seconds behind Farmer to finish
2004 on Saturday (Oct. 24) at Principia College in Elsah, third. Hennessey was the next runner to cross the line for
Ill. The Flyers finished with a score of 51 points to 57 for Lewis finishing 13th in a time of 25:48.01. Arimi came in 14th
Southern Indiana. finishing at 25:49.63.
The championship is the 14th in program history Junior Ricardo Del Toro rounded out the scoring
and snapped Southern Indiana’s run of 15 consecutive for Lewis finishing 19th overall with a time of 25:59.34,
conference championships. Freshman Sean Ryan came in 28th in a time of 26:18.52,
Freshman Anthony Farmer, senior Dustin Macuiba, Freshman Casey Quintana crossed the finish line in 31st with
redshirt freshman Patrick Hennessey and sophomore Daniel a time of 26:23.69, Junior Josh Segura was 34th at 26:28.76,
Arimi all finished in the top 15 to earn All-GLVC honors. Sophomore AJ Pulido finished 42nd in a time of 26:49.23
Farmer was named the GLVC’s Freshman of the Year and while senior Dan Laskero was 57th with a time of 27:26.06.
head coach James Kearney was named the GLVC Men’s The Flyers finished the season ranked eighth in the 2020
Cross Country Coach of the Year. Division II Men’s Cross Country National Coaches rankings.
14 The Magazine of Lewis UniversityLewis Athletics Earns NCAA Division II
Presidents’ Award For Academic Excellence
The NCAA announced on December 3 that Lewis college athletes at these schools are achieving academic
University was one of 42 schools to receive the success that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.”
Presidents’ Award For Academic Excellence. This award The Academic Success Rate is the percentage of
is presented to Division II member schools earning an student-athletes who graduate within six years of initial
Academic Success Rate (ASR) 90 percent or higher. collegiate enrollment and includes virtually all Division II
Lewis has a four-year ASR of 91 percent and is one student-athletes.
of five schools in the Great Lakes Valley Conference to Unlike the federal rate, the Division II ASR includes nearly
receive the award. The Northeast-10 conference led Division 34,000 nonscholarship student-athletes and accounts
II’s conferences, with seven schools earning the award, for those who transfer to a Division II school after initial
followed by the GLVC with five and the Sunshine State enrollment elsewhere, while removing student-athletes who
Conference with four. leave school while academically eligible. The national ASR
“The Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for the four cohorts of student-athletes who entered college
recognizes Division II member schools for their commitment from 2010 to 2013 is 74%.
to a balanced college experience that supports the Division II student-athletes continue to graduate at a
academic success of college athletes,” said Sandra Jordan, higher rate than the general student body. Even when using
chancellor of the University of South Carolina Aiken and the less-inclusive federal graduation rate, the 2013 entering
chair of the Division II Presidents Council. “Ten more class of student-athletes graduated at a rate of 62%,
institutions earned this award than last year, setting an all- compared with 53% for the general student body.
time high for this program, but most importantly, this means
Lewis Athletics 15GRANTS&SCHOLARSHIPS
Sport Management Illinois School Nurses Foundation
Major Awarded Delta Honors Lewis University Students
Mu Delta Scholarship The Illinois Association of School Nurses Foundation recognized its 2020
Daniela Navarrete of Panama City, Fla. scholarship and award winners October 2-3 during Virtual Illinois Association
has been awarded the Delta Mu Delta of School Nurses Annual Convention. The year’s honorees included two
Board Award scholarship of $2,000. Lewis University students and a Lewis University alumna.
The national award recognizes her Each year, the IASN Foundation offers multiple scholarships and awards to
outstanding academic achievements promote the advancement of school nursing practice.
as she studies sport management and Alexandra Sontag (pictured above, left) was awarded a School Nurse
minors in marketing. Certification Grant, which provides financial assistance to IASN members
obtaining their Illinois School Nurse Certification. Sontag is nurse practitioner for
the Chicago Public Schools attending the Lewis University Certification Program.
“I believe that School Nursing serves the unique interaction between school
and health. It is an intersection that often gets overlooked,” Sontag commented.
Jessica Zilinsky Conterras ’20 (not pictured) earned an Achievement Award,
which recognizes professional achievements that impact school nursing or the
Delta Mu Delta is a business health of children/youth. The Master of Science in Nursing alumna did a Quality
honor society that recognizes and Improvement project for her district that involved developing “Best Practice
encourages academic excellence Guidelines for Administration of Medical Cannabis in the School Setting.” The
of students at qualifying colleges professional educator licensed school nurse for the Indian Prairie School District
and universities to create a DMD in Aurora surveyed staff nurses about their comfort level with administering
community that fosters the well-being cannabis in the schools, and provided related staff education.
of its individual members and the Dena Hinkle (pictured above, right) earned the Margaret Winters Graduate
business community through life-time Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to a professional educator
membership. licensed school nurse and IASN member pursuing a school nursing related
graduate degree. Hinkle is currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at
Lewis University. Her DNP project is a research project that explored “Factors
That inhibit or Promote Submission of Data to Inform School Nursing Practice.”
Her objective is to encourage nurses to submit data to the National Association of
School Nurses Every Student Counts national data set.
The professional educator licensed school nurse for the Aptakisic-Tripp District
102 in Buffalo Grove commented “Several years ago, I chose Lewis University for
my Master of Science in Nursing degree to become certified as a Family Nurse
Practitioner due to its reputation, flexibility, and proximity. After that experience,
it was an easy decision to continue my education there and pursue my Doctor of
Nursing Practice degree. I have been privileged to be taught by some amazing
professors at Lewis University and was afforded invaluable opportunities during
my MSN practicum and DNP residency hours. Many of my classes have been
online, with a few in-person and blended classes. The variety of class options has
worked well for me as I have worked full-time and raised five boys throughout
this process.”
16 The Magazine of Lewis UniversityMcCormick Foundation Supports
PAVE Veteran Peer-to-Peer Program
The McCormick Foundation has awarded a grant to
Lewis University for a highly impactful student veteran
peer-to-peer mentor program, Peer Advisors for Veteran
Education. It assists veterans as they face challenging
Students Earn ISTAT Scholarship transitioning from the military to civilian life to academia.
Four Lewis University Aviation students were awarded PAVE is a peer-to-peer program that connects incoming
ISTAT Foundation Scholarships for 2020. The Scholarship student veterans attending college on the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Program is dedicated to helping young people develop with successful student veteran peers on their campuses
careers in aviation by offering scholarships to college-level to provide support, help them navigate college life, identify
students who are academically qualified and in need of any challenges they are encountering, and refer them to the
financial support. appropriate resources on or off campus.
The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading In partnership with Student Veterans of America, PAVE
Foundation (ISTAT Foundation) was founded in 1994 is currently implemented on 26 campuses nationwide.
to support individuals and institutions that promote the A newly launched web-based platform includes online
advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism. training modules for new Peer Advisors; an app that allows
The four Lewis University students received scholarships Peer Advisors to track the work that is being done; and
ranging from $5,000-$16,000. a Management Console for each PAVE partner campus
that allows schools to match student veterans with Peer
Honored students included (clockwise from top left photo): Advisors, monitor trends, including types of concerns
• Olibia Guzman, current graduate student in Aviation and identified, and identify gaps in services. The PAVE
Transportation and 2016 alumnus in Aviation Security National team continues to share best practices from
• Patrycja Krzystyniak, senior in Aviation Administration the field, provide support to each school, and facilitate
• Anthony Molina, senior in Aviation Administration, minor communication among partner campuses.
in Aviation Dispatch
• Michael Martinez, senior in Aviation Maintenance
Management
Funding for the program is provided by annual
grants from ISTAT and contributions from individuals and
companies.
Grants & Scholarships 17Signs of Faith in Our Midst
A Reflection on 60 Years of the
Christian Brothers at Lewis University
This year marks the 60th anniversary of approximately 8,000 high school boys at six institutions
the sponsorship of Lewis University by in the Chicago area alone. The Brothers were noted
the De La Salle Christian Brothers. In this for their outstanding teaching and administrative
capabilities and, for years, had been considering
piece, Vice President for Mission Dr. Kurt
starting a college in the Chicago area.
Schackmuth ’98,’02, takes a look back at this
historic moment and highlights a few of the Seven Christian Brothers arrived during the summer
contributions of the Christian Brothers during of 1960 to prepare for the arrival of students that Fall:
this significant period of the University’s • Brother Henry Ernest Archambeault, FSC
institutional saga. • Brother Arthur Bertling, FSC
Lewis University began in 1932 as an aviation • Brother Justus Philip Lynch, FSC
technical high school founded by the Archdiocese • Brother Leander Paul McGinnis, FSC
of Chicago. As time passed, the focus of the school • Brother Luke Raymond McManaman, FSC
evolved to meet the changing educational needs of • Brother Louis de La Salle Seiler, FSC
students, the Church’s response to those needs, and • Brother Lambert Robert Shannon, FSC
the growth of the emerging Aviation industry. By 1947,
the fledgling aeronautics school had become Lewis The Christian Brothers were heartily welcomed by
College of Science and Technology to better reflect the both the students and the faculty, who admired the
institution’s curriculum and mission. willingness of the Brothers to cooperate and respect
In 1949, the Diocese of Joliet was formed and the the traditions of the College. Together, the Brothers
College, which had been part of the Archdiocese and lay faculty implemented a series of campus and
of Chicago, was now a prominent element curricular improvements that had lasting impact.
of the new Diocese. Ten years later, Bishop Professor of Theology Emeritus Brother Raymond
Martin McNamara, D.D., the first Bishop of McManaman, FSC, retired this past Spring after more
Joliet, announced that the De La Salle Christian than 50 years of service to Lewis and was recently
Brothers would assume direction of Lewis designated an “Honorary Founder” of the University. In
College of Science and Technology beginning with a 2003 interview, Brother Raymond reminisced about
the 1960-61 school year. The Brothers were already his first impressions of the campus: “It was not much
very well known in the Chicago area and elsewhere of a campus when we got here. There were a lot of
in the country. At the time, they were teaching trees…very beautiful American Elm trees. The existing
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