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More Than 1,000 Students Honored at December Commencement
黑料网 celebrated December Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 students December 13-14 on the university抯 campus in Romeoville.牋 The celebrations began December 13 in Sancta Alberta Chapel with a Mass of Celebration for all the accomplishments of the graduates as well as their families, friends, and educators. All graduates and their families, faculty and staff were invited to attend, regardless of faith tradition.� The Afternoon Undergraduate Degree Ceremony honored the College of Business, the College of Education and Social Sciences, the College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications and St. Augustine College degree recipients. The Evening Undergraduate Degree Ceremony recognized College of Aviation, Science and Technology, as well as College of Nursing and Health Sciences degree recipients. During the ceremony, Austin J. Kind, bachelor of science in mathematics and data science , was honored with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award.� Leonimar T. Mapa, bachelor of science in nursing , offered the Lasallian Address at both undergraduate ceremonies, sharing insights on the University Mission values and their meaning to his education. December 14, the Morning Graduate Degree Ceremony for the College of Aviation, Science, and Technology and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences honored students receiving certificates of advanced study, master抯 and doctoral degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. The Afternoon Graduate Degree Ceremony for the College of Business and College of Education and Social Sciences recognized students receiving doctoral degrees, certificates of advanced study, and master抯 degrees, as well as graduates of adult accelerated programs. Father Dennis H. Holtschneider, CM, received an honorary doctoral degree for his commitment to Catholic Higher Education. For more than 30 years, Holtschneider has faithfully served vital ministries of the Catholic Church, especially through his extensive and influential research, writing, teaching and leadership in Catholic Higher Education. Former president of DePaul University , he recently served as president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). Recordings of the degree ceremonies are available at youtube.com/LewisUniversity� by the 黑料网 Television Network and Department of Communications .牋� Visit the 黑料网 Commencement website� lewisu.edu/commencement/� for more information. �
Athletics Finishes Sixth in Fall Learfield Directors' Cup
The 黑料网 Athletic Department finished in sixth爌lace with 238 total points in the NCAA Division II燣earfield燚irectors' Cup fall sports standings. The Flyers had four of their five fall sports teams reach the NCAA Postseason. The燣EARFIELD燚irectors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between
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Ray and Hickey Named AVCA Division II All-Americans
黑料网 volleyball players� Bella Ray �(Plainfield, Ill./Joliet Catholic) 燼nd� Ally Hickey �(Granger, Ind./Penn) 爓ere named American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans, the AVCA announced燱ednesday (Dec. 11). Ray was named AVCA Third Team, while Hickey was awarded Honorable Mention.�
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Lasallian Speaker Notes Strength, Resilience, Courage
Offering the Lasallian Address during 黑料网抯 December 13 Winter Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies, Bachelor of Nursing recipient Leonimar Mapa aimed to inspire his peers by sharing his family抯 journey as immigrants from the Philippines and his parents' sacrifices to provide opportunities
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Gorodnickis Named DII Men's Scholar All-American
The United Soccer Coaches Association announced that 黑料网senior� Arturs Gorodnickis �(Riga, Latvia/Riga) 爓as named an NCAA DII Men's Soccer Scholar All-American for his efforts in the classroom and the pitch. Gorodnickis was awarded second team honors.� Gorodnickis becomes the sixth player in Flyer
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黑料网 Showcases First-Year Writers Online
Fall 2024 黑料网 First-Year Writing Showcase
Fall 2024 黑料网 First-Year Writing Showcase
The Fall 2024 黑料网 First-Year Writing Showcase is now available online at lewisu.edu . It highlights 11 pieces reflecting a variety of genres, including
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黑料网Students Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Safety
Students from 黑料网's Aviation Maintenance , Occupational Therapy (OT) , and Exercise Science programs recently joined forces for a unique interdisciplinary experience designed to promote workplace safety and health. This initiative aimed to reduce the risk of injuries often faced by aviation
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Dr. Honnold Honors Elise Hall at Iowa Saxophonists� Workshop
Dr. Adrianne Honnold, assistant professor of music at 黑料网 and燼ssociate director of the Gros Institute for Dialogue, Justice, and Social Action, was invited to present a lecture and perform on a recital to celebrate Elise Hall on the anniversary of her death 100 years ago. Iowa Saxophonists�
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