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February 16 - March 1, 2016 • Vol. 20, No. 22 • www.sylvaniaadvantage.com
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19A Northview sophomore Maizy Crandall donned the #15 varsity uniform and scored a goal in the Feb. 5 game, helping the Wildcats defeat Findlay. This is the first goal scored by a female in the male-dominated sport, making history at Northview and in the league’s Red Division. More on 7B.
Lourdes president takes position at Lewis University
The Lourdes University Board of Trustees and the Sisters of St. Francis leadership announce the resignation of President David J. Livingston, Ph.D. He has accepted the position of president with Lewis University in Chicago, Ill., returning to his home state. He will conclude his leadership on June 30, 2016. “The Sisters of St. Francis are grateful for Dr. Livingston’s dedication in furthering our education ministry,” said Sister Mary Jon Wagner, OSF, Congregational David J. Livingston, Ph.D. Minister for the Sisters of Saint Francis of Sylvania. “He has strengthened the university’s academic, student life and athletic programs while also growing our reputation as a strong Franciscan institution in this
region and abroad,” she said. "It has been an honor serving as president of Lourdes University and to be a part of the ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania. Lourdes is an excellent institution with an deeply committed faculty and staff. The opportunity at Lewis University was a perfect fit for us in terms of the quality of the institution, its potential and the location. We are excited about the opportunity and sad to leave,” Dr. Livingston said.
Next Steps
The institution will conduct a presidential search and appoint a search committee who
will represent all facets of the Lourdes community. The search is expected to take approximately one year with the 10th president being inaugurated during the 20172018 academic year. An interim president will be appointed for the 2016-2017 academic year. “Lourdes University remains an excellent and vibrant institution dedicated to the success of its students. Together as a strong community, we look forward to completing spring semester and sharing the accomplishments of our students culminating at commencement,” says Ernest Enrique, board chairman.
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Alyssa Gramza had fun snapping her photo and posting it to her Facebook page at Chic Happens.
Ribs & Roast
Tom Cline, left, and Mark Luetke, right, congratulated Larry Boyer, center, who was ‘roasted’ at the event.
Acts of Kindness
Sylvan third grader Chas Burns is helped by fifth grader Season Buchholz with a heart pillow for the Family House.
INDEX
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