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@ USF I NSI DE TH IS ISSU E
2014 - 2015 I S SUE 1
YOU’RE GOLDEN University of St. Francis gets a makeover: brand project makes a statement
Visual effects supervisor Carey Villegas ‘93 brings digital life to the silver screen
The 2013-2014 honor roll of donors and USF financial statements
A Message From the President
New Beginnings... It’s great to welcome you, once again, to the latest issue of University of St. Francis Magazine — a publication which provides a critically important connection to our alumni, friends, parents, employees and supporters…in short, our USF family. As I shared in the last issue (if you need a copy, please email my assistant, Brandi Morzuch, at bmorzuch@stfrancis.edu), our Board of Trustees approved the University’s Strategic Plan for 2014-19 “Preparing for Our Second Century: Learning to Lead and Love in the Real World.” As I promised, then, I would like to update you on the plan’s five top-level objectives in each Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D. President
issue of our magazine. Objective #2 of the plan is to ensure that USF thrives in an increasingly challenging higher education environment. We aim to do this by increasing our regional reputation and brand
OUR MISSION As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming
awareness as a leading private Midwestern university with excellent student educational outcomes, inspired by and infused with our Catholic heritage and Franciscan tradition. This includes more intentionally promoting our accreditations and the achievements of our students, organizations, and alumni as well as improving our rankings in “best” quality listings. In addition, through revamped marketing and other outreach programs, the University will increase its brand
community of learners
awareness in targeted areas and its alumni engagement and support.
challenged by Franciscan
To that end, a feature story in this magazine shares with you the results of the “rebranding” effort
values and charism,
that we have just completed with input from students, faculty, staff members, and alumni. Our
engaged in a continuous
new logo and our updated tagline — “Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose.” — celebrate both our
pursuit of knowledge,
Franciscan heritage and the liberal arts roots of a University of St. Francis education. At USF, our
faith, wisdom, and justice,
students are “golden” — i.e., excellent, proud, ready, supported, etc. — and our new marketing
and ever mindful of a
materials seek to communicate that as we welcome our students “home.”
tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation,
In upcoming issues of University of St. Francis Magazine, I look forward to updating you on the
compassion, and peace-
Strategic Plan’s other four objectives.
making. We strive for
Now well into my second year as USF’s ninth president, I continue to consider myself incredibly
academic excellence in
blessed to serve as you and promise to work hard to earn the trust that you have placed in me.
all programs, preparing women and men to
Peace and all good,
contribute to the world through service and leadership.
Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D. President
University of St. Francis Magazine
Table of Contents Feature Stories University of St. Francis Magazine is published twice each academic year. Feedback is welcomed and can be sent to Julie Futterer ‘93, Director of Marketing Services: 815-740-3826 or jfutterer@stfrancis.edu
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University Gets a Makeover
Brand project is making a statement
CO NTEN T Michael Austin Bonnie Covelli Julie Futterer Katie Goron David Hilbert Michelle Madura Nancy Pohlman Tracie Terlep Other USF employees, students and friends
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Hollywood and
I M AGERY
Carey Villegas ‘93
Cherry Hill Studios
Special effects supervisor brings digital life to the silver screen
Taylor Foote Julie Futterer Dave Hilbert Meg Honiotes Beth Laken Brett Newton Mike Planeta Other USF employees, students and friends
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USF Success Campus News
Staying Connected
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The Colleges Arts & Sciences Business & Health Administration Education Leach College of Nursing
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Alumni News Parents’ Corner
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Honor Roll Annual Donors 2013-2014 Financial Statements
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Giving Back Donor News
The Fighting Saints USF Athletics
Jeff Hall Design jeffhalldesign.com
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P R I N TIN G St. Croix Press stcroixpress.com University of St. Francis 500 Wilcox St. Joliet, IL 60435 800-735-7500 stfrancis.edu
Calendar of Events Upcoming Events and Activities
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FRONT COVER PHOTO: Students in the Physician Assistant program in Albuquerque give the new facilities and new brand a “thumbs up” during a recent open house. Pictured are Atsuhiro Saisho, Jessica Curtain, Brianna Henderson, Taylor Osborne and Jerome Sequitin.
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Feature Story
Branding Project Underway on Campus
University of St. Francis Gets a Makeover
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ast year saw many new
do we want to be, as an institution?
more visual prominence to the
changes taking place at the
Who are our students now, and
words “St. Francis.” Its crisp, clean
involved the development of a new
University of St. Francis,
what kinds of students do we want
look is symbolic of the crisp and
slogan for the university. You will
including the installation of a new
to attract? Where do we want to be
clean new University of St. Francis
now see and hear the tagline “Bigger
president. With Arvid Johnson
in five, ten, twenty years?
we are becoming.
thinking. Brighter purpose.” being
came a new personality — not
used in conjunction with advertising
just his own, but, as a result of
answers to these questions, but
impact and appeal of the new logo
and other marketing collateral.
his leadership style, an emerging
one thing became clear as people
and of our new tagline — ‘Bigger
new identity for the University of
pondered them. We’d like to be an
thinking. Brighter purpose.’ — which
tagline options were also presented
St. Francis. In the marketing world,
institution that keeps growing in
celebrate both our Franciscan
to folks on campus and discussed
we sometimes refer to the identity
size and quality. We’d like to grow
heritage and the liberals arts roots
at length. We felt the idea of urging
of an institution as its “brand.”
stronger… become more competi-
of a USF education,” said Arvid.
a ‘brighter’ purpose as opposed
Lots of people had different
“We’re excited by the visual
St. Francis, founded in 1920 by
the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate and steeped in a deep Catholic, Franciscan tradition, has long had the reputation of being a “caregiving” kind of school. In its early years, courses were mainly taught by religious sisters and the college served all female students,
Johnson continued, “A slew of
to a ‘bigger’ one resonated more
“We felt the idea of urging a ‘brighter’ purpose as opposed to a ‘bigger’ one resonated more strongly with our mission of preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership. But, our thinking is ‘bigger” — inspired by our liberal arts tradition.”
most of whom were becoming
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Part of the brand package
strongly with our mission of preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership. But, our thinking is ‘bigger” — inspired by our liberal arts tradition. Together, bigger thinking and brighter purpose describe the USF experience…and impact.”
tive in the educational marketplace
nursing: two professions that com-
and nurture more critical thinkers
were involved in the decision-mak-
made on campus and elsewhere,
pletely encompass the Franciscan
in the classroom. We want to be a
ing process on elements of the new
as the brand is rolled out more
way of life, founded on scholarship
place that cares, but also a place that
brand. Four logo variations were
completely. This will include new
but anchored by service, humility
thinks and speaks and leads. A place
presented at a late-spring campus
advertising campaign material as
and sometimes, yes, even poverty.
with a good reputation for turning
meeting, and employees had the
yet another facet of the new brand
out well-rounded students, but with
opportunity to vote on the version
package. (Some of these ads have
and after many years of growing
a definitive academic edge.
they liked best and give input on the
already begun to appear in Chicago
and changing with the times (the
options that were presented. Arvid
Tribune and elsewhere.) These new
university went co-ed in 1971, was
internal and external experts over
ran the samples past students to get
ads are designed to capture your
a pioneer in online learning in 1998,
the course of the past year, the
their feedback.
attention and invite you to find
and in the years since, has grown
USF team conducted surveys and
out more about USF. They feature
44 majors across four colleges),
research; underwent an iterative
majority of our ‘Saints’ liked what
a mega-thumbs up symbol and
St. Francis definitely still has that
design process; and held meetings,
was chosen and felt connected to
speak to the fact that University of
caregiving reputation. However,
brainstorming sessions and campus
it somehow. In other words, they
St. Francis students are “golden.”
some things are starting to change
presentations. And, now, we’re
needed to be able to recognize ‘their’
Why? Because we know that as they
and the changes are good. Let’s put
ready to give the world a taste of the
USF in the new design — it needed
become polished and perfected in
it this way: USF is on the move.
“new USF.” With a new logo in USF’s
to resonate with them. Of course,
the classroom, they are destined for
brown and gold — colors represent-
it’s a matter of aesthetics too. Some
shining success.
members of the university commu-
ing Franciscanism and excellence
people will like the change more
nity to think about the future.
— and very simply highlighting an
than others do — that’s natural.
We know where we’ve come from,
arch from one of the Motherhouse’s
However, overall, the response has
but where are we heading? Who
gothic windows, the new logo gives
been very favorable,” said Johnson.
With that as a sturdy foundation,
Last winter, Arvid started asking
University of St. Francis Magazine
With the assistance of many
Faculty, staff and administrators
As the year progresses you will
teachers and nurses. Teaching and
“We needed to be sure the
continue to see changes being
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Feature Story
Carey Villegas ‘93
Up Close and In Color
Alumnus Brings Digital Life to Silver Screen
H
e is not the king of the world yet, but he is working on it.
Remember that scene in “Titanic”
when Leonardo DiCaprio is standing at the bow of the ship and shouting that he is the “king of the world”? USF alum Carey Villegas had a hand in that scene. He clicked his mouse on that. The single shot took more than a year to get right, and consists of more than 1,000 frames. Villegas was with it the whole way. And the final scene of “Titanic,” where the camera approaches the sunken ship, rotting in the deep blue of the ocean depths, and then sneaks through a porthole to reveal a flashback of the ship in all of its incandescent glory?
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That’s 100 percent Villegas, and one
Lies Beneath.” Click. “Superman
Well, in a way, yes.
ing. He also completed a separate
of the proudest achievements in the
Returns,” “The Amazing Spider-
concentration in graphic design, and
early part of his career.
Man 3.” Click, click. “I Am Legend,”
use are changing all the time,” says
minored in art. He took so many
“Hancock,” “Armageddon.” Click,
Villegas, who graduated from CSF
math classes, fulfilling a personal
film that only one person touched,”
click, click.
in 1993 and moved to Los Angeles
interest, that he was just a class
he says.
The list goes on past 30 titles,
in 1995. “Now you can go to school
or two shy of earning yet another
and Villegas’ role changes often. He
to learn any kind of digital technol-
minor in that subject. He was also
effects supervisor, Villegas has had
is not just sitting at a desk clicking a
ogy. For me, my college experience
a varsity tennis player. But that was
a hand in dozens of high-profile,
mouse all day. He is on set supervis-
was really about learning funda-
not enough. Also as an undergrad,
effects-driven films and someday
ing visual effects photography, or
mentals. I wasn’t just learning how
he interned for a post-production
might just win an Oscar for it, the
he is overseeing the production of
to use a new piece of software — I
company in Chicago called Editel.
movie industry’s way of crowning
all aspects of a film’s visual effects,
was learning how to learn, how to
There, he worked on hundreds of
someone the king of the world.
from pre-production to final render-
communicate, how to write, and
national commercials and gained
ing and compositing. What does it
all of the things you can get from a
valuable experience that would
for an Academy Award (in 2011 for
all mean? The simple answer is, he
well-rounded, liberal arts education.
eventually prepare him for a career
his work on director Tim Burton’s
uses digital technology to re-create
It was just a great education, first
in Tinseltown.
“Alice in Wonderland” ), and it’s
images that normally would have
and foremost.”
possible that he will make it to the
been shot on film.
Domain, a company owned by
short list again in 2015 for his work
on “Maleficent” starring Angelina
by blowing up a model or breaking
Jolie. Other notable movies he has
it into pieces, but now more and
hovered his cursor on? “Fight Club.”
more we’re simulating things in a
family’s Super 8 camera, majored
Cameron had just wrapped
Click. “Cast Away.” Click. “What
computer,” Villegas says.
in journalism/communications
“True Lies” when Villegas started
Dreams May Come.” Click. “What
with a concentration in broadcast-
working for him on a short film
“It’s probably the only shot in the
As a highly sought-after visual
Already he has been nominated
University of St. Francis Magazine
“We used to get the best results
And he learned that at USF?
“The tools and technology we
V
Soon he was working for Digital
illegas, who grew up in
director James Cameron, already
Joliet making short,
a legend for his two “Terminator”
silent films with his
films, “Aliens” and “The Abyss.”
Titanic • Alice in Wonderland • Maleficent • The Amazing Spider-Man 3 • Fight Club • Cast Away • What Dreams May Come • What Lies Beneath • Superman Returns • I Am Legend • Hancock • Armageddon • Terminator 2
FAR LEFT: Villegas flashes a smile on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in 2011, when he was nominated for his work on “Alice in Wonderland.” CENTER: Villegas supervised a camera crew on location in Cornwall, England, on the set of “Alice in Wonderland.” In the distance you can see the mansion that appears at the begiining of the film, before Alice falls down the rabbit hole. AT LEFT: Villegas was nominated for a BAFTA (British Academy Award) in London for “Alice in Wonderland” and posed with the film’s director, Tim Burton. Said Villegas of the umbrellas in the background, “Of course, it was raining the night of the awards. It is London, after all!”
version of “Terminator 2” in 3-D
is a mathematical equation or
to be shown at Universal Studios
physics theory to explain it.
work is the effort and hours that it
face could be created digitally and
theme park. By chance, the Los
takes,” Villegas says. “On ‘Titanic’ I
look real enough, displaying all of
Angeles-based company was using
flow of water and the movement of
think I averaged 90 or 100 hours
the subtleties of human expression,
the same digital technology that
water based on the wind, and how
a week for two years straight.” But
an actor could convincingly play
Villegas had been using in Chicago,
the water reflects the light in the
that effort and those hours changed
two roles in a single movie, 40 years
and it was all completely familiar
sky,” Villegas says. “You’re trying to
moviemaking.
apart. Make-up can only take you so
to Villegas while being sort of new
make it photorealistic, as opposed
far but software could be limitless.
to the film-focused people in L.A.
to just painting a picture.”
the first time on such a big scale in
So Villegas was a step ahead of just
that film,” Villegas says. “That really
it’s 100 percent completely believ-
about everyone he was working
creating water is far more difficult
pushed the boundaries.”
able,” Villegas says. “Re-creating
with and of course he excelled at
than creating something like a car,
digital humans is the most complex
that first project.
says Villegas, who supervised the
Oscar for Best Visual Effects that
thing of all.”
team that created every ounce of
year but Villegas was just starting
working on ‘Titanic,’” he says.
water in “Titanic.”
out and there are only so many
that challenge than armed with a
“And before you know it, I’m Re-creating digital images is
“For ‘Titanic’ it was creating the
And for the record, digitally
That’s a pretty important job —
“The only bad thing about my
“We created digital water for
And yes, “Titanic” did win the
to open new doors to creativity. If a
“No one has done it yet where
What better way to come at
statuettes to go around. Things are
well-rounded, liberal arts education,
not only about making things
the guy in charge of the team that
different now. He has moved up
one that allows a person to follow
look beautiful or even just visually
creates the water in a movie about
through the ranks, and he still has
his dream, create his own “water”
interesting. The images also have
the sinking of a ship. It’s the job that
plenty of work to do.
and rule his own kingdom, what-
to look real. To get his images right
launched Villegas’ Hollywood career,
ever it might look like, wherever it
Villegas has worked countless hours
and it all began at USF, where he re-
challenge back then but now it’s all
with painters, sculptors and rockets
turned in 2011 to give a presentation
about human faces. No visual effects
scientists (yes, rocket scientists)
to students on his Oscar-nominated
artist is trying to put actors out of
because behind every action there
work in “Alice in Wonderland.”
work. Instead, the artists are trying
Making digital water was the
may be.
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USF Success
Gov. Quinn Announces ICCAP Funding
I
llinois Governor Pat Quinn
Governor Quinn and Br. James —
announced Independent Colleges
understand, appreciate, and support
• The iconic Motherhouse, built in 1881, has become the “front door”
Capital Program (ICCAP) grant
education as a key to the health of
to campus — housing the Welcome Center, the Alumni Center and the
awards for the University of St.
our communities’ and our State’s
location for key student services.
Francis and Lewis University on Oct.
future,” said Johnson.
• ICCAP funds were leveraged with grants from Harrah’s Joliet Casino/
31. USF President Arvid C. Johnson
Caesar’s Foundation and the Will County Board to complete an art
and Lewis University President Br.
in ICCAP funds came at a time when
gallery in Joliet’s historic Rialto Square Theatre building.
James Gaffney, along with students
Illinois higher education, like many
• Also, this year, ICCAP funding made possible extensive renovation of
from both institutions, were present
other industries, was struggling,”
the former Mode Theater building, which was built in 1920 — and now
for the governor’s announcement
said Johnson. “These funds have
houses several of key academic programs. The Mode building, donated
hosted at Lewis University.
allowed private colleges and univer-
to the university by BMO Harris Bank, along with the gallery existing Art
sities to move forward with projects
& Design facilities at the Rialto, places the University of St. Francis at the
gram for private colleges and uni-
that kept us vital even during the
center of the City of Joliet’s revitalization plan for its downtown area.
versities — including the University
economic downturn. These funds
of St. Francis and Lewis University.
have meant improved learning
facilities that enhance the learning
Where ICCAP funds are concerned,
experiences for our students — that
experiences of students:
I have to admit to being doubly
is, the 34 percent of college students
pleased to being here this morning.
in Illinois who are served by private
ICCAP investment in higher educa-
USF was selected to host stu-
Not only am I ecstatic regarding
institutions.”
tion continue to multiply…at Lewis
dents an intensive one-month
the Governor’s announcement on
ICCAP has also supported
University, at the University of St.
ESL program on campus through
funding for my university — the
jobs, according to Johnson, who
Francis and across our State,” said
USF’s ELAP program, organized by
University of St. Francis — but I am
added that local companies, as well
Johnson. “I would like to close by
Director of International Programs,
also very pleased, as a science
as female- and minority-owned
thanking Governor Quinn, our state
Angie Maffeo. USF hosted 15 stu-
alumnus, for Lewis University. Both
contractors, were sought to bid
senators and representatives, and
dents from six different universities
of our institutions make a difference
on the projects. The University of
all here who share a vision for a
in Mexico — mostly from University
in the lives of our students and our
St. Francis, by leveraging ICCAP
dynamic future for our State — a
of Guadalajara. The students arrived
communities; and, I know that all
and community-provided funding,
future in which high-quality
on Nov. 15 and departed in mid-
of us here — and, most certainly,
renovated and opened three historic
education is at the core.”
December. All of the students
“ICCAP is a very important pro-
“The promise of the $300 million
Clearly, dividends from Illinois’
Mexican Students in ELAP
received full scholarships from
USF Event a True Culture Exchange he University of St. Francis student club Unidos Vamous Alcanzar (UVA)
Student Receives Scholarship
invited the community to Exchanging Cultures on Nov. 4, celebrating
USF senior Ulises Ornelas was a
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the 10th anniversary of the event.
distinguished scholarship recipient in
the Ford Blue Oval Scholars Program,
“Exchanging Cultures is simply what the name says; it’s the idea of sharing different cultures with not only the USF community but the Joliet
sponsored in partnership with the
community as well. We invite the public to attend this event and even to
United States Hispanic Leadership
be a part of the performances,” said UVA member Kelly McPartlan.
Institute (USHLI). This unique program
“At Exchanging Cultures, people from different countries come together
awarded scholarships to 20 Latino
and share a taste of their culture. It is amazing to see students coming togeth-
students from 17 colleges in eight
er and showing their talent and pride in their heritage,” added Leslie Juarez,
states, and Ornelas was one of them.
UVA president. “Sharing a piece of who we are to give others an insight of
USHLI has awarded more than $1.3 in
something bigger” is the most important aspect of the event, she added.
scholarships and internships to Latino
college students. USHLI tries to help
The Exchanging Cultures event included performances and dinner.
Anyone who wished to share part of their culture — through song,
students stay in school and graduate
dance, poetry or other talents — was invited to participate, according
by raising money for scholarships.
to McPartlan.
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the Mexican government for the program and it is Mexico’s first attempt to capitalize on Obama’s “100,000 Strong” initiative between the U.S., Mexico and Central/South America.
New Albuquerque Facilities Dedicated USF first began serving the Albuquerque area in 2000,
drawing students nationwide for its master’s program
in Physician Assistant Studies. A Family Nurse Practitioner master’s program also began at that time. University of St. Francis Albuquerque serves more than 100 students at the site — a number which is expected to grow with the new facilities, according to President Arvid Johnson.
“The University of St. Francis is pleased that this new facility will better
serve our students as they prepare to provide high-quality health care in the Albuquerque region and across the country,” said Johnson.
USF opened classes in August at its new state-of-the-art learning
facilities at 1500 N. Renaissance NW in Albuquerque. The new facilities include classrooms, a clinical lab with connected private exam rooms, a simulation lab, anatomy lab, library/computer center, student gathering spaces, a collaborative study space, offices and a conference room.
A dedication and open house were held Nov. 19. The Most Rev. Michael J.
Sheehan, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, gave a blessing.
An informational session for potential new students was held the follow-
ing evening. Admissions representatives were available to answer questions about programs offered by USF for adult learners. USF programs for adults focus on learning experiences that can be applied to the workplace.
“Adult students at USF can expect personal attention by counselors
who will help students create an education plan that leads to successful degree completion and supports their career goals,” said Chuck Beutel, vice president of Admissions and Enrollment Services.
Diversity & Inclusion Series Established
ABOVE: The Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, N.M., blessed the new University of St. Francis campus facilities in Albuquerque. BELOW: Open house attendees get a glimpse of the new classrooms for Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitioner program students.
USF was pleased to welcome new Director of Institutional Diversity, Bernadette Tiapo, to campus in October. Tiapo was previously director of the office of multi-cultural student affairs at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta. Her office, in collaboration with the Diversity Council, recently established a “Diversity and Inclusion” talk series in recognition of USF’s Year of Respect. The series reflects upon the concept of respect, with panelists and facilitators pooled from the campus and the surrounding community. The topics of the first two sessions included “Intersectionality — Revisiting Diversity” by social work professor Dr. Billie Terrell and “World Religions & Spirituality” with a panel of students including Mohammed Alamoud, Abdulelah Abo Hmoud, Fatemah Abodaiab, Jiaxi Hou and Eva Lopez.
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Terry Cottrell ‘99, ‘03
On Top of Technology
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operations, Chief Information Officer
of Illinois (MS, ’01) and serve as
Dr. Terry Cottrell has his hands full.
the Library Systems Coordinator.
when new technology is adopted
Cottrell is familiar with USF and
A good day in Cottrell’s office is
In time, Cottrell became the Library
and integrated that both delights
its many needs from his time as an
Director, and then the Dean of
users and helps the university run
undergraduate (English, ’99) and
Academic Technology and
more efficiently. Cottrell often
graduate (MBA, ’03) of the university.
Library Services. At the start of 2014,
spends time discussing specific
he began the New Year as USF’s
technology needs with faculty,
charity and discipline were all em-
newest Chief Information Officer.
students and administrators. His
phasized while I was at USF” recalls
multifaceted background helps
Cottrell. “I developed an appreciation
ment run the library and its opera-
him consider issues from a faculty
for a strong work ethic here. Small
tions, but it also manages all online
person’s stand point, and from
class sizes meant we were expected
data, internet access, online classes,
that of an IT professional needing
to participate and deliver. It drove
email services, building access,
to meet the task of satisfying today’s
hese days you can’t go
home the importance of prepared-
classroom and telecommunication
students. “Having a diverse profes-
far without being in front
ness and diligence to challenges”.
and network security. A breakdown
sional background is very helpful.
of a computer screen or
in the system can make for a very
I can meet users where they are
“Education, respect, reflection,
This awareness helped him
Not only does Cottrell’s depart-
being connected to the internet.
earn his Doctorate of Education
long and stressful day. Security of
with a given technology concern
Connectivity and the free flow of
from Northern Illinois University in
information and file sharing is
and have the ability to translate
information is something today’s
Instructional Technology in 2014. In
always a concern, but the depart-
their frustrations into solutions
society counts on. The same is true
2002 Cottrell was recruited by the
ment is up to the task because
best suited to meet my team’s
for students, faculty, staff and visitors
Library Director at USF to return to
Cottrell says he has a great team
strengths” he states.
at USF. When it comes to daily
his alma mater from the University
to support the ITLS strategic vision.
LEFT: The university celebrated the Feast of St. Francis in October. Week-long activities included the annual employee appreciation breakfast, served by university leaders, and a blessing of the animals. Right: Beth Laken, CFO; Chuck Beutel, VP of Admissions, Marketing & Enrollment Services; and Arvid Johnson, president, serve breakfast to Eric Ruiz, USF’s associate director of undergraduate admissions. At right, Communications Specialist Katie Goron gets a little help from “Cooper” during the work day while waiting for the animal blessing.
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USF Ranks High Among Colleges Once again the University of St. Francis has received top rankings on the national level. For the 11th consecutive year, USF was ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” listing and was the third highest-ranking Catholic master’s institution in the state. USF was one of only six Illinois colleges and universities noted on the publication’s “2015 Best Colleges for Veterans” listing, and was given the distinction of being an “A+ School for B Students.” For the eighth consecutive year, USF was also named a “Best in the Midwest” institution in The Princeton Review’s “2015 Best Colleges: Region by Region” edition.
“We’re always pleased when outside organizations recognize the quality of a University
of St. Francis education,” said President Arvid Johnson. “Our USF family strives each and every day to provide the best possible educational experience for our students. While we very much appreciate this outside recognition, what is most important to us is that we serve and graduate our students who are considered to be top prospects by employers.”
COBHA Students Brainstorm on use for Old Joliet Prison USF’s Entrepreneurship students worked with the Joliet Historic Museum this fall to develop business plans for possible uses of the former Joliet prison, which has been closed since 2002. Other former prisons around the country were looked at and a brief economic impact study was prepared for further consideration. Pictured below are students Ryan Wardinski, Karen Velazquez and Jennifer Doll with new faculty member Carol Lindee and COBHA Dean Chris Clott, as well as photos of the prison.
USF scored high in other rankings, including being named a “2015 Military Friendly
School” by Victory Media, a “College of Distinction” by collegesofdistinction.com and one of the “Most Affordable Online Colleges by AC Online.
New Experiential Term at St. Francis Encourages Immersion and Learning At the end of spring 2015 semester, USF will offer its first “experiential term.” Several internal committees and offices have worked on implementation of this new opportunity for our students, which will allow for more courses that use experiential learning as a way to engage students. By focusing on a single intensive class in this way, students are better able to immerse themselves in experiences that the experiential term offers, such as full-time travel abroad, undergraduate research, service learning, language immersion, and more.
Dun Scotus Honor Society With moderator Lisa Hedrick, ten 2013-14 Dun Scotus students presented at the Honors Council of the Illinois Region Student Research Symposium earlier this year. Presenters included Jacqueline Mann (“Multimodal Courtship in Maevia inclements: The Vibration Component of Courtship Signals”), Thomas Kodron (“Studying Methane Farts in the Ocean — A look into Thiomicrospira Crunogena’s phnE Gene in the Phosphonate Operon”), Elizabeth Kasencak (“The Effect of Equine Movement in Horseback Riding Upon Flexibility”), Alexander Noreen (“The Meiji Restoration”), Ryan Kalinoski (“Assessing Variation in the Predator-Rey Interactions of Cyclops”), Erick Kubacki (“An Investigation of the Sensory Systems of Tigrosa helluo — Brady”), Judith Legorreta (“Mental Illness and the Media: Antisocial Personality Disorder”), Jeremy Tobolaski (“Exploring the Parallel Postulate”) and Alison Aloisio and Elizabeth Healy (“Dun Scotus Honors Program: Establishing an Identity”).
There are more than 60 Dun Scotus alumni since the first graduating class in 2008. So
far this year, 22 new freshmen have been participating in the Dun Scotus program. They have been enjoying many cultural experiences and events. In addition to seeing “The Book of Mormon;” getting a historical tour of Chicago’s Pullman Neighborhood by USF music professor, Pat Brannon; and attending “The Moth Story: Old Town School of Folk Music” (a podcast of true stories told by different people), students were given the opportunity to later share their thoughts about these experiences via discussions on USF Canvas. Students Elizabeth Healy and Alison Aloisio presented “Making Your Honors Program Swag Worthy” at the National Collegiate Honors (NCHC) Conference in November.
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Vatican Artwork Travels to USF Art Gallery
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he University of St. Francis commemorated 50 years of Vatican II with art, lecture and music programs in “Celebrating a Pilgrim People: The Voices of Vatican II” series, featuring a gallery display
of paintings and drawings by famed artist-reporter Franklin McMahon, created live and on-site at the Second Vatican Council, 1962-65. It also presented activation of the Council in the 1960s and 1970s with new ministries and means of faith expression, and influenced Catholics to active participation in peace and justice causes, such as the Civil Rights Movement. The entire collection of reportorial drawings on religious themes, papal journeys, Chicago churches and world religious sites includes 573 pieces.
The McMahon collection is like none other. It is a totally unique artistic
contribution by a humble man who lived his Faith ardently by working in the world. If Franklin were to walk into a room, he would sit quietly and observe. He didn’t speak a lot, but instead would get out his drawing pad and quiety draw what he saw before him. Press pass in hand, he had an uncanny knack to get into extraordinary places, and deftly record some poignant moments.
The University of St. Francis commemorated 50 years of Vatican II with programs in art, lecture and music. The program, themed “Celebrating a Pilgrim People: The Voices of Vatican II,” featured “The World of Vatican II: An Artist’s Report” by Franklin McMahon.
McMahon’s artwork was exhibited Sept. 15 through Oct. 12 at the university’s downtown Joliet art gallery, including McMahon’s “Vatican Council Procession” (top) and “Bishops Crossing the Square” (bottom).
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Krystal Moore
Grants Awarded
Turning Lives Around is Student’s Passion
Art & Design professor Chester Alamo-Costello received an Illinois Arts Council Project Grant and has
Krystal Moore
compound, it became obvious to
She thanks Dr. Ling-Yi Zhou
been working on a portrait project
is a senior at
Moore that substance abuse coun-
for pushing her to do her best and
he’s been cultivating at USF since
the University
seling could help someone extend
to work for what she wants. Moore
2002. He has photographed hun-
of St. Francis
their life and help them cope with
also credits her advisor Dr. Elizabeth
dreds of individuals and plans to
majoring in
the issues at the core of addiction.
Davies for helping her to rebuild her
photograph President Arvid Johnson
substance
Thanks to a family connection,
GPA and going from nearly failing
and others during this academic
abuse
Moore was able to get in contact
out of school to nearly making the
year. He hopes to design a book of
counseling.
with the Riverside Resolve Center in
Dean’s List.
these portraits for the university’s
A former nursing major, Moore was
Manteno, Ill., a rehab center for in-
100th anniversary in 2020. In addi-
always interested in the workings of
and outpatients, where she works as
ing, but everyone appreciates how
tion, a National Endowment for the
the mind. When she wasn’t connect-
an intern. The clinic may offer her a
hard she pushes her students to be
Arts grant was awarded to the music
ing with nursing, it seemed natural
permanent position after comple-
successful. She makes other classes
department in September. The grant
to pursue her love of the brain.
tion of her internship.
seem easier!” said Moore. “Professor
will help to underwrite the guest art-
Davies was there since day one, and
ists invited to perform in the Music at Moser performing arts series.
“The happiness that comes from
“I want to start off in small practice
“Ling-Yi’s classes are challeng-
helping someone, to take their ad-
work for a few years, and then open
I wouldn’t be here without her.”
diction and turn their life around,
my own small practice.” said Moore.
that’s why I chose my major,” said
Moore initially chose USF be-
junior year at the university, Moore
Moore “If I am able to help even one
cause it was one of the top nursing
was the manager for the men’s bas-
person, I’ll be satisfied.”
schools in the country, and the uni-
ketball team in addition to working
During her sophomore and
versity offered her more scholarship
two jobs and keeping an 18 credit
Student Shares at USF Event
complications due to alcoholism.
money than the other schools she
hour school schedule.
USF graduate assistant, Beric
Though he had stopped drinking
was admitted to. She also preferred
Wessely, spoke about his personal
for almost two decades prior to his
the small setting USF offered, allow-
a small school was extremely
death, the damage he had done to
ing her to get more individual help,
influential in her experience. “I feel
heroin over-
his body was irreparable. After see-
as well as the Academic Resource
like USF’s size was the key to my
dose during
ing the consequences of addiction
Center, which helped her and many
success,” said Moore. “It’s a small
a USF Social
and realizing how those issues can
other students.
school, but it does big things.
Work Club
Moore’s grandfather passed from
Moore believes that USF being
experience in losing his mother to a
event, “In the Blink of an
New RSTM Faculty Member
Eye: A Closer Look at the Heroin Epidemic Sweeping Across
Jerome Gabriel has joined the faculty of the Recreation, Sport and Tourism
our Country,” at USF on Nov. 13.
Management program as an assistant professor. Prior to his time at St.
Francis, Jerome was the Outdoor Program Director at Bowling Green State
story was shared in the “Joliet Herald
University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where he directed student leadership
News” and can be found online.
development programs that focused on outdoor recreation. This included
the development of a freshman wilderness experience, co-curricular and
included Will County States Attorney
curricular partnerships to broaden educational opportunities, and a unique
James Glasgow; Associate Judge
outdoor experience program for students and community members of
Raymond Nash of the 12th Judicial
Northwest Ohio.
Circuit Court of Will County;
and John Roberts, founder of
Jerome’s experience includes professional guiding in British Columbia,
A fantastic account of Wessely’s
Other speakers at the event
instructing at the Wilderness Medical Training Center, becoming a “Leave No Trace” master educator, winning
HERO (Heroin Epidemic Relief
the David J. Webb Program excellence award from the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, and
Organization).
“amassing over 600 outdoor leadership days in his trip log,” according to department chair, Syd Sklar.
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George Weiss ‘13
COBHA Alum Steps Into Impressive Role in Miami were favorable and the fact that USF
the American College of Surgeons
centric operational philosophy that
supported local classes taught by
accredited cancer program for
guides my decisions as much as
well qualified working scholars was
Baptist Health. Prior to his current
possible. I believe that every patient
very appealing” he recounts.
position as administrative direc-
and their family or caregiver who
tor, Weiss was a nuclear medicine
comes through the door of our
three year commitment, Weiss be-
technologist for 25 years.
department, is the most important
gan the arduous task of working full
After college and before he
person in the world and my expec-
time (10-12 hours a day during the
began his career in health care, he
tation is that every patient, no mat-
week) and attending classes at night.
owned a sporting goods store. Still
ter how challenging they are, will
looking for an interesting career,
be treated that way, every day every
for one to three hours, also complet-
he returned to Miami where his
time. I try to meet every patient and
eorge Weiss ’13 (MHA)
ing the smaller assignments. I devot-
mother, a nurse, introduced him to
I tell them that. I follow up and ask
had a goal that he’d held
ed about half of Saturday and all day
an acquaintance who was the direc-
how we’re doing for them.”
on to for many years —
Sunday, as much as 18-20 hours,
tor of the Mt. Sinai Hospital Nuclear
earning a graduate degree. Like
reading the materials and writing
Medicine/Ultrasound technology
ment patient satisfaction scores soar
many working parents, Weiss put his
the many papers and projects that
program. “I was hooked and enjoyed
among the 99th percentile consis-
family first and set his personal goal
were required. My learning style is
a nuclear medicine career until this
tently. His staff’s engagement scores
aside to happily help his children
by reading, so this suited me well.
even better opportunity and career
are also in the 99th percentile. The
grow and succeed. The stars began
On Sunday, I was off limits except to
change came along. My new job
department is able to stay on the
to align when Weiss’s employer,
help in household emergencies.”
as administrative director was an
cutting edge of technology because
G
With his wife’s blessing for this
“I did research most week nights
Baptist Health System, a medi-
their patient satisfaction rates help
cal group with several health care
“I developed a patient-centric operational philosophy that
support business growth which in
facilities in Miami, Fla. announced
guides my decisions..... I believe that every patient and their
turn, produces the ROI to support
their plans to build a comprehensive cancer treatment facility. Weiss’s goal came into view once again. Not only
family or caregiver who comes through the door of our department, is the most important person in the world.”
did he decide to get started on earn-
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Under Weiss’s leadership depart-
the purchase of these technologies and helps maintain profitability.
“We foster a culture of patient-
centric, quality care and leading-
ing his graduate degree, but he was
exceptional opportunity with many
edge technology, but the staff
inspired to do it in order to be con-
commitment that he would leave
advantages, but it was still a job, until
makes it happen.”
sidered for an executive role within
from vacations and business trips
life dealt me some different cards.”
the Miami Cancer Institute (MCI)
to attend class and then return to
his outstanding team at Baptist
Weiss knew that a Master’s in
So deep was his (and his family’s)
Weiss’s new role at Baptist
When Weiss is not leading
vacation the next morning. Though
radiation oncology became personal
Hospital of Miami and planning
Health Administration or Business
he admits online courses may have
when several family members, in-
for the 2016 opening of the Miami
was a requirement to be considered
been an easier route, he was ada-
cluding his parents and best friend
Cancer Center, he can be found in
for this kind of position. There are
mant about finishing within three
were diagnosed with cancer. His
the outdoors; either fishing on his
many choices for MBA and MSHA
years in order to stay aligned with
mother became a patient at his
boat or in the water beneath it,
programs, especially in the Miami
the hiring of the new positions for
facility three months after he started
with SCUBA gear in tow. On land
area, according to Weiss.
the Miami Cancer Institute.
the new position. Then and there,
he will be found in the backyard
he realized the importance his staff
caring for his property’s many palm
“Several employees that I know
Weiss currently serves as the
from Baptist Hospital had graduated
Administrative Director of the
had on patients and their families
and fruit trees. He and his family
or were currently enrolled in the St.
Radiation Oncology Department
as they navigate medical hardship.
reside in Miami now, but his family
Francis program in Miami and they
for Baptist Hospital of Miami and
“My new job developed into a
has a great history as some of
gave it excellent reviews. It was also
is also the Director of the Cancer
passion as a cancer care provider.”
the area’s first settlers of nearby
convenient, the curriculum was ap-
Data Center for Baptist Health’s six-
Miami Beach.
propriate, the financial arrangements
hospital system. He also co-directs
experience, I developed a patient-
University of St. Francis Magazine
“From this personal cancer
For more information about the College of Business & Health Administration, call (800) 735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu/COBHA.
Enactus Social Entrepreneurship Organization Launched
St.
COBHA Professors Attend International Conference
Francis has launched Enactus, a social entrepreneurship organization enabling
Dean Chris Clott and Bruce Hartman presented the
progress through entrepreneurial action. Enactus is an international non-profit
paper “Matchback: Shipping soybeans by container
organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are commit-
from U.S. hinterland to overseas markets” at the an-
ted to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard
nual International Association of Maritime Economists
of living for people in need. Student leaders of Enactus create and implement community
conference in Norfolk, Va. this past summer. The con-
empowerment projects around the globe.
ference brings together the world’s leading experts
on the economics and operation of ports, logistics,
Twenty-four business students are working on their pilot Enactus projects as both a cur-
ricular and co-curricular element. The students, under the supervision of Professor Joseph
and transportation systems and enterprises. Over
Ferrallo and Bonnie J. Covelli, are working with two regional special recreation associations
200 attendees heard Clott and Hartman present their
to provide business research on constituent needs. These associations serve children and
discussion of the potential for soybean movements
adults with special needs and abilities. The student Enactus projects will provide valuable
by container to use many of the empty containers
information to the associations to help them better serve their clients. Several students will
that come here full of imported items. The research
have the opportunity to present their project at the 2015 Enactus National Exposition in
team included Althea Gatto, a student in COBHA’s
April 2015 in St. Louis, Mo.
accounting and logistics programs, who was listed as a co-author of the paper.
Business Incubator Opens at Downtown Joliet Campus Site In October, the College of Business and Health Administration opened the St. Francis Business Incubator for new, budding entrepreneurs. The Incubator is located on the first floor of St. Bonaventure Hall at the university’s downtown Joliet campus. The Business Incubator provides a co-working environment between startups, community members, and entrepreneurial students. It supports the economic development of the region by fostering new business development; a secondary aim of the incubator provides students from St. Francis and neighboring junior colleges entrepreneurial education in a lab setting.
Recent Faculty Scholarship Work • Dr. Shannon Brown’s dissertation research focused on “How Values-Driven Organizations Manage Critical Incidents: The Process Model of Organization Identity/Action Alignment.” • Joseph Ferrallo is working with McGraw Hill to TOP: COBHA graduates. BOTTOM: Faculty members Nancy McKenna, Steve Morrissette, Bruce Hartman, Chris Clott and Rich Vaughan at USF’s winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 13.
produce an electronic textbook test this year for MGMT 362 Supervisory Management students.
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Tracy Jones
COE Doctoral Student Reaches New Personal Heights at USF worked two and three jobs at a time.
“You have these ‘why me?’ moments, but I have been
Despite Tracy moving her family to
so fortunate to meet the most wonderful people who
the best neighborhoods she could afford, her daughter was severely
have seen in me what I see in myself. I have had a lot
beaten one Labor Day by a group
of people here who have helped me along the way.”
of girls who left her for dead on the street.
the openness of the Stewardship,
her career.
cause most people to just give
Leadership and Learning program,
up, but Jones has stood up to her
which includes two students from
what they preach,” she says. “It’s
challenges and used them to propel
outside of academia now looking to
geared toward working profession-
herself forward. She credits her
re-career.
als who want to lead, and it arms
here is “coming a long way”
parents, who did the best they could
them with all of the tools they need
and “going the distance”
to raise her, and her own personal
says. “There are seven or eight of us,
to lead in an ethical way.”
and Preston Heights native
motivation to succeed.
and we’re all extremely collaborative
Tracy Jones has them both covered.
and vested in what we are doing. We
She has worked through challenge
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Despite giving birth to her first
Experiences like those would
Today she is a homeowner, and
Jones loves the intimacy and
“It’s a cohort-type setting,” Jones
was looking for in her schooling and “It’s for people who practice
That would be Tracy Jones.
her oldest child is about to turn
will be the program’s first graduating
after challenge and has come out
child at 16, and generally being a
21. Like most successful people,
class.”
on the other side as a person who is
poor student with low self-esteem,
Jones knows that the kindness and
The doctoral program is a perfect
stronger, wiser and more confident
she has lifted herself up to where
advocacy of others have been key
fit for Jones, who has spent all of her
than she ever could have imagined.
and what she is today — a candidate
to her achievement. She credits
adult life in service to others, even
for the highest degree possible in
people such as Dr. Jean Norris,
back when she was helping young
involved getting out of an oppressed
academia.
Annette Jelinek and the late Sheryl
people put together resumes so
situation and transcending my social
Paul, who in 2002 gave Jones the
they could go out and find decent
class and never saying ‘no,’” she says.
degree in 2005 and her master’s in
opportunity to work as a gradu-
work. The tenets of Dr. Midlock’s
“Graduating high school I definitely
2008, both from the University of
ate admissions counselor with no
program are everything that Jones
did not imagine this Tracy today.”
St. Francis, Jones is currently
prior credentials in that area, and
pursuing a doctorate in educa-
attend undergraduate classes at
tion (anticipated completion in
the same time. Later in her career
2017) with a concentration in USF’s
as both a student and employee of
new Stewardship, Leadership and
USF, Jones was encouraged by Dr.
Learning program.
Steve Midlock to enroll in his new
doctoral program.
Having earned her bachelor’s
In her current role as an aca-
demic advisor at USF, Jones helps
young people reach their highest
she says. “You have these ‘why me?’
potential, using her own story as
moments, but I have been so for-
an example of how far one person
tunate to meet the most wonderful
can go. She plans to expand on this
people who have seen in me what
mission once she earns her doctor-
I see in myself. I have had a lot of
ate and transitions into an advanced
people here who have helped me
leadership role.
along the way. I’ve had a lot of good
people step in at the right time. And
It has been a long road. Already
“You just have to keep going,”
a teenage mother, Jones gave birth
I’m forever indebted. Forever. I never
to her second child at age 19. She
lose sight of that.”
University of St. Francis Magazine
“The survival mode for me
COE Leadership Retreat COE’s first Super Chrysalis took place this summer in Ingleside, Ill. Chrysalis is an innovative college experience designed for students interested pursuing a career in education. The comprehensive program allows students to engage in vocational discernment, mature in their personal identity, discover their passion, explore their teacher’s heart, develop meaningful relationships and practice interpersonal skills critical for educators. Several COE staff members and 12 students attended. The students had all previously attended and volunteered to return and train to become Chrysalis Peer Facilitators. In the spirit of St. Francis, the weekend was spent looking for and acknowledging the “bonum” (good) in all of God’s creation. Highlights included team building and a high ropes challenge course.
For more information about the College of Education, call (800) 735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu/COE.
K-12 Administrators Choose USF for Staff Development The Regional Education Acad-
their neighboring schools have
ing needs and incorporate their lead
ment opportunities for educators
emy for Leadership (REAL) at the
achieved by working with REAL.
teachers into the process. DuPage
at any point in their careers. In
University of St. Francis has a strong
Many of these partnerships exist in
County and TIDE insist on rigorous
addition to undergraduate, graduate,
reputation for offering high-quality,
the university’s neighboring com-
and comprehensive coursework,
and doctoral programs in education,
accessible professional development
munities; however, they also reach
and Battle has commended REAL for
REAL offers workshops, administra-
opportunities for K-12 educators.
as far west as Freeport, Ill., and as far
embracing the opportunity to bring
tive academies, and a catalog of
School administrators in Illinois
south as Springfield. Opportunities
those high standards to the program
graduate courses for endorsements,
recognize this valuable resource and
beyond the immediate area are pos-
and partnership.
professional growth, and personal
are choosing to partner with REAL
sible through online delivery and the
enrichment.
to bring unique, customized profes-
incorporation of district personnel
programming can best be sum-
sional development opportunities to
as leaders for various school-driven
marized by Deb Endress, Director
their teachers.
initiatives. REAL has even expanded
of Professional Learning at the
“USF offers timely
course offerings into the state of
Illinois Regional Office of Education
and relevant informa-
with over 70 educational administra-
Michigan.
in Freeport. “USF offers timely and
tors to offer professional develop-
tion, both of which
ment opportunities tailored to meet
Consultant for the DuPage Regional
are necessary to help educators be
are necessary to help
the needs of their individual schools,
Office of Education, recently ac-
most effective in bringing out the
educators be most
districts, and regions. While many
knowledged REAL for its willingness
very best in all of their students.”
ongoing relationships continue to
to work with TIDE’s school districts
effective in bringing
grow, new connections are con-
to shape the delivery of an English
ming for individual school initiatives,
out the very best in
stantly surfacing as administrators
as a Second Language endorsement
REAL at the University of St. Francis
all of their students.”
hear about the positive outcomes
program to meet unique schedul-
offers robust professional develop-
REAL is currently collaborating
Jim Battle, TIDE Program
The ultimate goal for all REAL
relevant information, both of which
Beyond customized program-
College of Education graduates pose prior to USF’s winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 13.
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LCON Receives $1.5 Million in Grants Dr. Lola Prince, associate dean of graduate nursing programs and associate nursing professor, authored and received $644,000 in funding on behalf of LCON from the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship (AENT) Program. LCON was selected as one of only four recipients from the State of Illinois. Dr. Prince will serve as the grant’s program director. The grant will provide tuition relief for Family
The faculty and staff of the Leach College of Nursing gather at holiday time.
Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students who plan to work in medically underserved areas after graduation, providing monies to cover tuition and fees. At USF, the grant will provide support for a total of 32 full- and part-time FNP and DNP students during the project period which began July 1, 2014 and will run through June 30, 2016.
LCON also received a three-year
HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for Professionals and Paraprofessionals grant totaling $828,423 for LCON’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Recent Faculty Scholarship Work • “Guidelines for Implementing Culturally Competent Nursing Care" was recently published in the “Journal of Transcultural Nursing” as the result of task force efforts and the work of USF faculty member Dr. Deena Nardi. According to LCON Dean Dr. Carol Wilson, this is a watershed publication, since it is the first time that the International Council of Nurses has endorsed guidelines for culturallycompetent nursing care for international use. As a member of the task force, Nardi worked on the project for seven years. A summary will also be published in Nursing Outlook, and, says Wilson, “it will probably be placed in ANA's standards resources tool box to be used for curriculum development and evaluations. These standards also include a glossary of updated terms, and examples of how to apply them in research, education and practice.” Nardi also presented an e-poster, Influencing Global Health Policy with Cultural Competency Guidelines, with Dr. Marlene Rosenkoetter of Georgia Medical College at the American Academy of Nurses 2014 Conference (“Transforming Health, Driving Policy”) in Washington, D.C., in October.
Practitioner (PMHNP) program. The grant was co-authored by Dr. Doris Van Byssum and Dr. Carol Wilson. It will mainly provide tuition assistance for PMHNP students at University of St. Francis who are preparing to work with adolescent and young adults with mental health issues.
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• Dr. Lola Prince and Dr. Kay Ferrario had their abstract, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Care Complaints in Primary Care," and Dr. Marie Lindsey had her abstract, “Teaching Health Care Policy and Advocacy: Effective Strategies,” accepted for presentation at the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing's annual conference in October. This event brings together hundreds of Advanced Practice Nurses from Illinois and surrounding states every year. According to LCON Dean Carol Wilson, “The quality of presentations is phenomenal, and USF had three faculty members representing!”
For more information about the Leach College of Nursing, call (800) 735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu/LCON.
FNP Students Take Part in Workshop
Cecilia Pezdek ‘96
This summer, family nurse practi-
LCON Alum Nominated for GEM Award
tioner (FNP) students took part in a
The world of health care is con-
top talent, proven patient care and
Primary Care Standardized Patient
stantly changing and evolving. As
satisfaction, collaborative culture
Workshop Event. Students were
technology advances, nurses and
and advanced nursing standards and
presented with live teaching as-
physicians are constantly challenged
practices. Pezdek is very proud to
sistants who presented as patients
to stay on the cusp of their field.
have been an integral part in prepar-
with primary care medical problems.
This might be daunting to many,
ing the information needed to earn
FNP students conducted history and
but not Cecelia Pezdek, Clinical
and keep this distinction.
physical examinations on the teach-
Nurse Manager for Endoscopy, Pain
ing assistants and were required to
Management, ECT, Wound Care,
student of not only nursing, but
formulate an appropriate differential
Infusion Center and Hyperbaric
also of the University of St. Francis.
diagnosis, order appropriate diag-
Treatment at Advocate Good
She began her time with St. Francis
nostic tests, and develop a manage-
Samaritan Hospital in Downers
when she returned to pursue her
ment plan that included pharmaco-
Grove, Ill.
Bachelor of Science as a part-time
logical prescribing. At the comple-
adult student. “USF made it very
tion of the session, the teaching
industry, Pezdek relies on her 30
easy for me to come back to school,
assistant discussed with the student
years of nursing experience to guide
so easy it didn’t make sense for
attending a specialty learning course
his or her performance.
her staff toward excellent outpa-
me not to! They offered courses at
over the summer where students
tient care. It has also been crucial
satellite locations that were between
spent a week white water rafting
learned advanced suturing skills,
in helping Good Samaritan receive
my job at the time and home. My
and camping along the river. “I met
advanced ortho skills (fracture iden-
its Magnet Recognition from the
employer, Advocate Health Care,
people from all over the world, all
tification, casting & splinting), 12 lead
American Nurses Credentialing
was also incredibly supportive of
who were interested in healthcare.
electrocardiography and interpreta-
Center. The Magnet Recognition is
their employees going back to
I never thought as a part-time stu-
tion of chest-x-ray. These skills pre-
a much desired distinction among
school. The partnership Advocate
dent that I would get the opportu-
pare students to practice in primary
hospitals that sets them apart for
offered through USF and their tuition
nity to go on special trips like that.”
care or an urgent care center.
their ability to attract and retain
reimbursement program was just
another way attaining these degrees
with her husband. In their free time
were that much more in reach”
they travel as much as possible and
she recalls.
recently returned from Hawaii — a
lifelong dream of hers. When she
During this event, students
As a veteran in the nursing
Articulation Agreement Signed
Arvid Johnson and Waubonsee Community College President, Christine Sobek, sign an articulation agreement to enable Waubonsee students to easily continue their nursing education at USF.
Pezdek has been a long-time
USF made it so easy for Pezdek
Pezdek resides in Palos Park
to earn her degree that she returned
is home she can be found in her
twice for her Masters of Science in
garden or enjoying her nine grand-
Health Administration and Masters
children, ages three months to 20
of Science in Nursing. Taking
years old.
courses through USF also allowed
her to network within her field.
the next generation of nursing
Pezdek is also helping to develop
“All of the students were nurses
students through her involvement
from area hospitals and it was nice
in the Society of Gastroenterology
to sit and talk about the challenges
Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
they faced. We helped one another
Mentoring Circle. The Mentor
through shared experiences and
Circle supports and develops nurs-
provided networking opportunities
ing staff in the gastroenterology
to one another” Pezdek recalls.
field. Her efforts have not gone
unnoticed as Pezdek was nominated
Though she was not a traditional
undergraduate, Pezdek was still able
for the 2014 GEM Award in Nursing
to enjoy the perks of a USF student.
Leadership; a national recognition
She is most fond of her time spent
for outstanding nurses.
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The Fighting Saints
Samie Sabbah
Fighting Saint Takes Being a Student Athlete to the Limit
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n a recent Monday at
there is that he walked those very
into his teaching career. He also
5:30 p.m., USF senior
same halls — grew up right down
would love to keep coaching. The
Samie Sabbah was on
the street — and can relate to his
6-foot, 300-pounder has excelled in
his way to class after a day that
students as well as anyone. History
every aspect of his student-athlete
saw him going fairly non-stop for
students need to learn their dates
experience at USF, earning all-
the previous 12 hours. It was just a
and the significant events that came
conference and all-district honors
normal day in the life of this hard-
before them but they also need
for both athletics and academics.
working student-athlete, a four-year
someone to show them what is
As if that were not enough, he is
offensive lineman on the Fighting
possible in their future.
also an accomplished Mixed Martial
Saints football team.
Arts fighter.
kids the other day,” Sabbah says. “I
so many mornings these days, at
told them that it’s a great learning
interest in Sabbah when he was a
5 a.m. in order to be out the door
environment. The only drawback is,
high school athlete, he signed with
and on his way to his student-
it can be hard to pay for.” Luckily for
USF the day he visited campus, a
teaching job at Bolingbrook High
them, there are scholarships avail-
decision he is still happy he made.
School (BHS), his alma mater.
able for the right students. Sabbah
After graduating from BHS with
There, he teaches two classes:
himself was the recipient of a schol-
700-plus classmates, he soon
Government, and World Cultures,
arship, thanks to his talents on the
found himself in a much more
and he pitches in as an assistant
football field. With this in mind, he
intimate setting.
coach of the wrestling team.
tells his students to keep the future—
and the present—in focus. Work on
that had three other students in
December with a bachelor’s degree
your sports and your academics, he
it,” he says. “You get to build really
in history and secondary education.
tells them. Make sure you get in all
strong relationships with the other
If things continue to go his way, he
of the AP classes you can.
students and with your professors.
will land a full-time job at BHS but at
You’re never a number.”
the very least he will be in the sys-
of that when I was in high school,”
tem as a regular substitute teacher.
he says of AP classes. “So I try to get
member of your football team’s
He had awoken, as he does
Sabbah will graduate from USF in
“If somebody retires or leaves
“I was just plugging USF to my
“I wish I could have done more
While other colleges expressed
“At USF I literally had a class
Except when you are a vital
them to learn from my mistakes. That
offensive line for four years. In that
at the end of the year and a job
is what I am really good at — relating
case, you are a number, and for
opens up, I’d like to be back at
my own experiences to them.”
Sabbah, a Fighting Saint whose
Bolingbrook,” he says. One of the
contribution will be remembered for
things he loves most about teaching
with his former professors well
University of St. Francis Magazine
Sabbah plans to stay in touch
a long time, that number was 65.
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Samie Sabbah All-Conference and All-District Honors for Both Athletics and Academics
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The Fighting Saints
Ryan Njegovan Places Eighth at Junior World Championships Ryan Njegovan throws the shot put in a USF meet.
Ryan Njegovan captured eighth place in the
was good for eighth place overall and first
discus competition at the 2014 International
among two throwers representing the United
the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials,
Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
States. The other U.S. thrower, Kord Ferguson,
USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships,
Junior World Track & Field Championships
claimed ninth place overall at 59.54 meters.
the annual Nike Prefontaine Classic, NCAA
this summer at Hayward Field.
Division I Championships and Pac-10/Pac-12
world title with a 66.94-meter effort, best-
Njegovan, now in his sophomore year,
reached a distance of 59.56 meters on the
ing Germany’s Henning Prufer (64.18 m) and
second of his six throws. His performance
Norway’s Sven Martin Skagestad (63.21 m).
The Fighing Saints Online The Fighting Saints have been working hard on a terrific new website, thanks to the work of Dave Hilbert and SID Help. The site was redesigned this last semester and now includes more photos and news. You can also connect to the the Fighting Saints on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Martin Markovic of Croatia won the junior
University of St. Francis Magazine
Hayward Field has served as the site of
Conference Championships.
Former Cub Speaks at Annual Brown & Gold
R
yan Dempster, former Chicago Cubs pitcher, spoke at USF’s annual Brown and Gold event in early December. Dempster talked about the Dempster Family Foundation, created just months before his daughter was born and was diagnosed with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.
Of course, Dempster also talked baseball. After several questions from guests in the audience, Jack Futterer, father of two alumni and a longtime Saints fan, asked Dempster what he planned to do after baseball. Dempster smiled and alluded to the fact that the question was timely. A few days later, the Cubs
announced that Dempster signed a oneday contract to retire as a member of the Cubs organization and will now be acting as a special assistant to the organization’s president and general manager. Dempster talked with guests before and after his address, posing for photos and signing autographs.
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Staying Connected: Alumni News
Sr. Jeanne Bessette ‘77
Alumna Leads Cristo Rey School in Cincinnati
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22
ister Jeanne Bessette will
order, the Sisters of St. Francis of
be the first one to tell you
Mary Immaculate in Joliet.
she says. “I even really like kids at
that she wasn’t a great
the ages of 14 to 18, and not a lot
She had heard about Cristo
“I love secondary education,”
student in her theology classes at
Rey schools, particularly the first
of people do. Or at least they don’t
the College of St. Francis.
one in Chicago, and admired their
understand them. When I was prin-
mission to provide private, college
cipal for eight years at Trinity I knew
me,” she says. “It was more about
preparatory education to students
almost every student in my school.”
spirituality and faith and prayer.”
whose families could not otherwise
Sometime during her undergradu-
afford it. Armed with a doctorate in
come from low-income families in
ate years, perhaps influenced by the
education from the other USF (the
southwestern Ohio and northern
time she spent in her part-time job
University of San Francisco), she ap-
Kentucky, and work to earn part of
at the Sisters of St. Francis mother-
plied to be president at five different
their tuition. The work program also
house, she decided that entering
Cristo Rey schools, four of which
pairs them with college-educated
religious life might be her calling.
were up and running. Then she got
role models.
Since then, education, faith and
the call from the Sisters of Charity in
spirituality have been her life’s work.
Cincinnati.
college,” Bessette says with clear
As if that were not enough, four
determination in her voice.
students come from
years ago she opened a brand new
would be willing to start a high
low-income families
high school in Cincinnati.
school with them — DePaul Cristo
graduate days at CSF for shaping her
Rey. They wanted to know if she
planning and problem-solving skills.
blessed opportunity to start a
knew how to start a high school.
She was very involved in campus
Ohio and northern
high school from scratch,” says
ministry as a student, and remem-
Kentucky, and work
Bessette, a Romeoville native
they look like when they’re done,’”
bers a collaborative, all-inclusive
whose siblings and mother still
she recalls with a laugh. Bessette
spirit among sisters, priests, lay lead-
live in the Joliet area.
moved to Cincinnati, knowing only
ers and students.
tuition. The work
one person there, and she got to
program also pairs
was looking for a new opportu-
work. Now, close to six years after
prayer services, how to plan
nity, her “next good work.” She had
her hire date, the project that was
retreats,” she says. “These things
been a teacher and administrator
just a plan on paper with no known
weren’t just handed to us. Students
at several Chicago area schools
opening date is about to complete
were included in the planning. What
(St. John the Baptist in Joliet, St.
its fourth academic year. Bessette
I’m doing today, I got my practice
Francis Academy in Joliet, Nazareth
does not have as much contact with
and my start doing when I was a
Academy in LaGrange Park, and
students as she used to when she
student at CSF. My style, and how I
ute to the global community so that
Trinity High School in River Forest),
was a teacher or principal, but her
approach planning, and how I pull
the world is a little bit better for her
and had just finished an eight-year
commitment to their success is as
together people for a task, I learned
having spent time here.
term on the governing board of her
strong as ever.
as a student at CSF.”
“It wasn’t about theology for
“I had the unique and very
About six years ago, Bessette
University of St. Francis Magazine
They wanted to know if she
“I said, ‘Um, no, but I know what
DePaul Cristo Rey students
“Because our kids are going to
DePaul Cristo Rey
Bessette points to her under-
in southwestern
to earn part of their
“I really learned how to plan
them with collegeeducated role models.
Her mission in life is to contrib-
Brian Sharp ‘97
Alumnus Finds Entrepreneurial Success
B
rian Sharp did not
one semester off, all the while
necessarily plan on
working full time and building his
being co-founder
own clientele after-hours.
and vice president of BridgePoint
Technologies when he first
his three co-founders are celebrat-
began college at the University of
ing the 10-year anniversary of
St. Francis. Like many students, he
BridgePoint Technologies. Their
had a major in mind and anticipated
firm offers technology solutions in
a good job would follow if he kept
terms of staffing, managed services,
his grades up and graduated.
application development and
everything in between. Based in
Not long into his four years at
Fast forward a decade. Sharp and
USF, Sharp landed a student position
Oak Brook, Ill., BridgePoint has
in the Information Systems depart-
clients and offices throughout the
ment. Daily assignments from his
Chicagoland area in addition to a
supervisors gave him experience
few out-of-state clients. Sharp and
with many aspects of the growing
his team netted $7.5 million in rev-
also continued to serve me well,
information systems field. It wasn’t
enue for 2013 and hopes to exceed
both in business and in life.”
long until friends and family asked
that number for 2014.
Sharp for help when setting up a PC
mates stay in touch and often
or troubleshooting an issue. Positive
dedication have been key to both
see one another on a monthly
reviews traveled very quickly and
BridgePoint’s and Brian’s successes
basis. Hoping to inspire future
Sharp found himself working side
over the last decade or so. “I realized
entrepreneurs, Sharp began
jobs frequently.
early on that there would always be
teaching business classes at USF
someone, somewhere, who wanted
as an adjunct professor. He also
Sharp decided that building his
it more than me. That thought
attends many alumni events with
own tech company was his calling.
stayed in the back of mind during
his family throughout the year and
He graduated in 1997 with his bach-
long nights and challenging days.
plans to remain involved for years
elor’s degree in computer science
It motivated me to stay diligent on
to come. When Sharp is not at
and began working as a consultant
a daily basis and it has definitely
the office, he is at home or on the
at an IT company full time. He
paid off in the end,” Sharp says.
soccer field coaching his children’s
began MBA courses after only
“The values I learned at USF have
soccer teams.
Shortly before graduation
Hard work, integrity and
Sharp and several USF class-
“The values I learned at USF have also continued to serve me well, both in business and in life”
ALUMN I A S S O C I ATI O N BOARD O F D I R EC TO R S President Karen Ciarlette ’94, ‘97 President-Elect Shawn Walsh ‘00 Vice President for Alumni Outreach Caryn Jakielski ’03, ‘06 Vice President for Programs Caroline Portlock ’02, ‘04 Vice President for Student Services Judith M. Bulat ’72 Secretary Wilhelmine M. Vidmar ‘68 Representative of the Sisters of St. Francis Sr. Lois Prebil, OSF ‘61 USF Administration Aubrey Knight ’04 ’07 Donna Eakle ’09, ‘13 Student Representatives Kayla Madej Laura Muñoz Lopez Allison Sterka M EMBER S AT L A RGE Dominique Annis ’00, ‘02 Luise A. Baldin ‘58 Matthew Bisek ‘10 Patricia Bracken ’73, ’86, ‘94 Sharon Dewart ‘78 Elmer F. Eddy ‘80 Jacqueline A. Edmonson ’63, ’88, ‘94 Laura Eggert ’09, ‘13 Joseph Ferrallo ’85, ’06, ‘07 Ysenia Gallegos ‘13 H. Richard Hagen, J.D., ’90 Linda M. Kilroy ‘72 Eric Lawhead ‘07 Lynley Louzensky ‘10 Erika Martinez ‘11 Frances H. Naal Sczepaniak ‘58 Jan Novotny ‘67 L. Scott Pekol ‘99 Candice Quinerly ‘10 Alan Randolph ‘07 Corey Richardson ‘09 Susan Rogina ’94, ‘99 Keith Schomig ‘13 Anne-Christine Tompkins ‘14 STAY I N TO U C H Send news and class notes to alumni@ stfrancis.edu or call 877-811-ALUM. To read about what other alumni and old friends have been doing, visit stfrancis.edu/alumni/success-stories
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Staying Connected: Alumni News
James Hamilton ‘89, ‘07
It Wasn’t All About the Classwork
J
“It was a group of teachers who you could really relate to. It wasn’t all class work. They provided this additional insight into the business world, and they made learning fun.
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University of St. Francis Magazine
ames “Jay” Hamilton never
every year. It is safe to say that the
and current faculty advisor Frank
thought he would get an
company is thriving, and it would
Wyrostek’s finance class. The
opportunity like the one he
not be in this position if not for the
professor known for his colorful
got five years ago in the insurance
hard work Hamilton and his team
chalk made sure his students heard
industry. In the tech or real estate
have put forth.
real-life business stories, and learned
industries? Sure — but not in insur-
business concepts by playing mock
ance. The gift he received — the
years ago,” he says with a laugh.
versions of the television game
daunting challenge that was also
“This definitely has been one of the
show “Jeopardy!” In fact, the entire
a huge opportunity — was to build
biggest challenges of my career,
department had that open feel to it,
an accident and health insurance
and the most rewarding at the same
Hamilton says.
operation from scratch.
time. What anybody tells you about
the energy it takes to do a start-up is
Hamilton says. “It was a group of
ness, U.S. Insurance at AXIS Accident
probably a multiple of that.”
teachers who you could really relate
& Health, which is technically a
to. It wasn’t all class work. They
division of the overall company
would not have been able to do it
provided this additional insight
AXIS Capital but is run as an
alone — not earlier in his career at
into the business world, and they
individual business.
CNA or Chubb, and certainly not in
made learning fun. It was really that
the start-up.
student-teacher ratio that made
cally four walls in a room with card
the difference. You don’t get that
tables,” says Hamilton, a Plainfield
the team,” he says. “You have to hire
at larger universities, or on larger
native who earned his bachelor’s de-
the right people. I have been asked
campuses.”
gree (’89) in finance from the College
a number of times about what the
of St. Francis and his MBA (’07) from
key to success is. It’s having the right
alumnus like Hamilton who gives
the University of St. Francis. “Today I
team, the right people.”
back to his school as much as he
oversee the entire enterprise — dis-
got out of it. “My experience there
tribution and marketing, compliance,
took root in Hamilton’s thoughts
was really good,” he says. “I was
operations, product development
as an undergrad when he realized
involved in establishing the business
and underwriting. I’m enjoying run-
that learning is not all about dry
alumni network, and I’ve been on
ning a business, soup to nuts, across
textbooks (it can be fun, too) and
the alumni committee and the busi-
the entire enterprise.”
business is not all about numbers
ness advisory board of the business
(it is about people).
school. I’ve tried to stay as involved
Hamilton’s leadership, the company
as I could over the years with the
has doubled its premium volumes
on his time in former professor
He serves as CEO of that busi-
“I started in 2010 with basi-
In the past five years, under
“I had a full head of hair five
Hamilton also knows that he
“What you’ve got to get right is
This simple concept probably
Hamilton thinks back fondly
“It was a close-knit community,”
USF is fortunate to have an
university.”
Alumni Events Directory Spring 2015 JANUARY 8 Daybreak Service Day & Breakfast: Sponsored by the Education Alumni Network. Looking to volunteer your time for a worthy cause? Consider joining us for our volunteer event and breakfast before school hours. Complimentary. From 4:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. at the Daybreak Shelter, Joliet.
10 Business Alumni Network (BAN) Meeting: Sponsored by the Business Alumni Network. Join fellow business alumni in a group that provides networking, social events and interaction with current USF students. The group assists alumni looking for jobs, changing careers, hiring employees or just looking to reconnect with other grads. All alumni are welcome and breakfast is served! Complimentary. 8:30 a.m. in the Alumni Gathering Room (Motherhouse 2nd Floor).
23 3rd Annual Recreation,
Sport & Tourism Management Alumni Gathering: Sponsored by the Recreation, Sport & Tourism Management Alumni Network. It will be a fun evening with fellow alumni and friends whether you are attending the IPRA conference or just want to network! Join us as we celebrate the retirement of current professor Dr. Lyle Hicks after 39 years of service to USF. Hosted by: Dr. Syd Sklar, USF Department Chair, Chuck Szoke ’78 and Eric Lawhead ’07. Complimentary. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Houlihan’s, Downtown Chicago.
24 Women’s Basketball Alumnae
Game: Calling all former women’s basketball players, bounce your way back to USF for an alumnae game with old friends! Bring your families and stay for dinner even if you don’t plan to play in the game. Stay for the USF women’s game versus Saint Xavier at 5 p.m. and the men’s game at 7 p.m. Hosted by Coach Sam Quigley. RSVP by Jan. 16 to receive a free alumnae game shirt! Complimentary. Game at 2:30 p.m./ dinner at 4 p.m. in the Pat Sullivan Recreation Center.
25 Tennis Alumni Reunion: Calling all men’s and women’s tennis alumni! Join us as we enjoy an afternoon of tennis, meet the current team and renew friendships with fellow tennis
alumni. Food will be served! Hosted by Coach Jim Trudeau. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Challenge Fitness, Lockport. Complimentary.
31Dun Scotus Alumni Brunch:
Attention all Dun Scotus Alumni! Come back to your alma mater and enjoy brunch with each other and present Dun Scotus students. Catch up and share your knowledge with the students of today. From 10 a.m. to Noon in the Moes Room (Tower Hall). Complimentary.
FEBRUARY 5 Wine & Dine Cooking
Demonstration: Gather for an evening of delectable food and wine while Joliet Junior College’s culinary arts department chair, alumnus and author Mike McGreal ‘01 demonstrates simple, but delicious meals for the working adult. Chef McGreal also works with “Chefs Move to Schools” campaign with First Lady, Michelle Obama. Food and wine included! 7 p.m. in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor). $10 per person — $5 of each ticket is a tax deductible donation to USF. Limited tickets available.
12 Valentine’s Service Day:
Sponsored by the Education Alumni Network. Join us for an evening filled with service and BINGO! Please join University of St. Francis Education Alumni Network in its effort to brighten the lives of Sunny Hill Nursing Home residents by hosting a Valentine’s Party. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Complimentary.
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Valentine’s Party: Sponsored by the Business Alumni Network. Spend the afternoon enjoying the company of the residents of Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Please join University of St. Francis Business Alumni Network (BAN) brightening both your day and theirs celebrating Valentine’s Day. Time TBD at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Complimentary.
26 Career Networking Progressive Dinner: We are partnering with the Student Alumni Association (SAA) student club on campus to host this excellent networking opportunity for
both alumni and students. Each course during dinner will be spent with a different group of alumni and students so you will meet lots of new people. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards to share and a photographer will be available for complimentary headshots! From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor). Complimentary, but limited tickets are available.
28 Game, Set, Match! Tennis Party:
Come out and celebrate the retirement of Lyle Hicks (former tennis coach), after 39 years at USF, with tennis friends new and old. Former coach Lee Irvin ‘81 and Ed Soldan ’93 will host the evening with food and drinks included. 6 p.m. at the Park Forest Tennis Club, Park Forest. Complimentary.
MARCH 5 The Will County Regional Office
of Education Licensure Update: Sponsored by the Education Alumni Network. The Will County Regional Office of Education staff will provide a seminar with the most current rules and regulations regarding licensure renewal, professional development requirements, and how to navigate the ELIS System. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor). Complimentary.
6-15 Alumni & Friends Italy
Trip: Tour beautiful Italy with your University of St. Francis family! Travel includes guided visits to Rome, Florence, and Pisa. $3,700–$4,300 — call the Alumni & Family Relations Office for more trip information.
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Business Alumni Network (BAN) Meeting: Sponsored by the Business Alumni Network. Join fellow business alumni in a group that provides networking, social events and interaction with current USF students. The group assists alumni looking for jobs, changing careers, hiring employees or just looking to reconnect with other grads. All alumni are welcome and breakfast is served! 8:30 a.m. in the Alumni Gathering Room (Motherhouse, 2nd Floor). Complimentary.
13 Broadway in Chicago “The
Book of Mormon”: From the creators of South Park, this religious satire musical is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical! Spend a theatrical evening with us for one of the hottest shows in town! This event is for entertainment purposes only and does not express the views of USF. 7:30 p.m. performance/5:45 p.m. departure from USF for Bank of America Theatre, Chicago. $45 per person/$50 with transportation. Limited tickets available.
28 Second Annual Bunny Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt: Back by popular demand! Hop your way to the front of the line for this Easter EGGstravaganza with fellow alumni families. Guests will enjoy breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny followed by an egg hunt on the Quad — rain or shine. A face painter and balloon twister will be there to entertain the kids! 9 a.m. breakfast/10 a.m. egg hunt in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor) & Quad. $10 adults/$8 children aged 4-18/kids 3 and under are free. Fee is a tax deductible donation to USF. Limited tickets available.
APRIL 9 “Pint for a Pint” Blood Drive:
Stop by for a good cause and donate a pint of blood and receive your very own USF Alumni pint glass! All are welcome! Subway sandwiches will be plentiful and fill your new pint glass with an ice cream sundae complete with all the fixings. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Turk Theater (Tower Hall, 1st Floor). Complimentary.
16 Career Fair: Sponsored by the
Career Success Center. USF is proud to assist alumni and students with resources and events for lifelong careers connections! You are invited to network with employers for internship, job, and job shadowing opportunities. Professional attire and resume are required. From 9 a.m. to Noon in the Pat Sullivan Recreation Center. Complimentary.
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Education Alumni Network Panel: Danielson Evaluation: Sponsored by the Education Alumni Network. Have a question that you have been dying to ask an
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Parents’ Corner
Amy Brodeur ‘90, ‘04 administrator about the Danielson Framework for Teacher Evaluation? Join us for a panel presentation where area district administrators will each briefly describe the implementation of this Framework in their own districts and take your questions afterward. Teachers, this will give you an opportunity to ask questions of an administrator in a neutral setting. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor). Complimentary.
MAY 1 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Sponsored
by the Family Association. Join us as we celebrate Mexican culture that’s enjoyed worldwide a few days early this year with traditional cuisine and an authentic Mariachi band. Margaritas (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), chips, salsa and guacamole will be plentiful and all are invited to join in on the festivities! From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Turk Theater (Tower Hall, 1st Floor). $10 per person. ($5 of each ticket is a tax deductible donation.)
2 Business Alumni Network (BAN)
Meeting: Sponsored by the Business Alumni Network. Join fellow business alumni in a group that provides networking, social events and interaction with current USF students. The group assists alumni looking for jobs, changing careers, hiring employees or just looking to reconnect with other grads. All alumni are welcome and breakfast is served! (Complimentary.) 8:30 a.m. in the Alumni Gathering Room (Motherhouse, 2nd Floor).
22 Joliet Slammers Game & Picnic:
Play ball! Join us for an evening with friends, food, fireworks and fun! A picnic dinner is included with each ticket. Watch with us while the Joliet Slammers bring home a win “at the old ball game!” 7:05 p.m. game at Silver Cross Field, Joliet. $8 per person (3 & under are free). Limited tickets available.
JUNE 12 Young Alumni Happy Hour:
Head on over after work and celebrate the start of the weekend! Open to alumni aged 22 to 35, gather a group of alumni friends or just drop by on your own. RSVP by May 29 and your first drink is on us! Food will be served; cash bar. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bernie’s Pub (Motherhouse, 1st floor). Complimentary, but a $5 donation gets you a free T-shirt!
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JULY 11Assisian Club Dinner with the
President: Honoring the class of 1965 and before, we welcome you and a guest for a lovely evening filled with friends new and old, while we dine together on a delicious meal and reminisce your years at St. Francis. Join us as President Arvid Johnson, Ph.D. hosts this event in honor of you. At 5 p.m. in San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse, 3rd Floor). Complimentary.
A Proud Parent’s Perspective
17Business Alumni Network (BAN)
Bowling Party: Sponsored by the Business Alumni Network. Come join the Business Alumni Network (BAN) for an evening of bowling and fun. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy great company! All alumni are invited. At 5 p.m. at Town & Country Bowl, Joliet.
18 Outdoor Family Movie Night:
Join alumni and friends for a familyfriendly movie on an inflatable movie screen out on the quad. Bring your families, blankets and chairs and leave the rest to us! Snacks and treats will be provided. RSVP by June 30 for a free gift for your children! At 8:30 p.m. in the USF Quad. Complimentary.
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AUGUST 8 10th Annual Alumni Mystery
degree in 2004. She is now involved with the Alumni Association on
Progressive Dinner: Join us as we travel the world tasting cuisines from various Western European countries! Three mystery locations will serve appetizers, entrees and desserts. Games and prizes included on the bus! The 10th registrant will receive $10 off their ticket price. See how the number 10 plays into the evening as we celebrate our 10th anniversary progressive dinner! 5 p.m. USF shuttle bus departure. $50 per person — $10 of each ticket is a tax deductible donation. Limited tickets available.
he word “alumni” is a special designation for graduates everywhere. However, its meaning is more special, and brought to a new level, when seen through the eyes of employee and
double alumna, Amy Brodeur.
Brodeur earned her bachelor’s degree in 1990 and then a master’s
campus. From all outside perspectives, she’s pretty darn involved.
However, her love affair with USF goes deeper and continues to
call her, and now her son, to a place that feels like home. From taking piano lessons with the Sisters in the 1970s to preparing to be a teacher in the 1990s to working with USF’s student teachers in the 2000s to finally becoming a faculty member in the College of Education in 2006, Brodeur’s experience has come full circle. USF has greatly impacted her life, but not as much as it does now, as she shares her love for USF with her youngest son, Trevor, who is a freshman at USF. Trevor plays on the golf team and majors in Recreation, Sport & Tourism Management. Love grows when it is shared!
Trevor also talks about his growing appreciation for the faculty and
administration he is in contact with at USF. A small school atmosphere, guided by core values of respect, integrity, service and compassion, made him feel at ease during his first semester.
Some of the comfort he feels may be a result of frequent stop in
mom’s office — for a snack, a word of encouragement, “or a dose of reality,” says mom. But most of it comes from the coaches and athletic staff, his mentor Corey Schild, his instructors, and the new friends he is making on campus. He sees the USF values and ideals being modeled by all those he comes into contact with in each office and classroom or on the athletic field.
“Working at USF and with USF people is definitely a blessing,” said
Brodeur. “But living the ideals as an alumna AND parent of a future alumnus is priceless.”
Honor Roll ANNUAL DONORS 2013-2014 This report reflects gifts received between June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Every attempt was made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If there is an error or omission, please contact the USF Advancement Office at (800) 822-8280.
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Honor Roll: Gifts from June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014
USF SOCIETY FOUNDERS CIRCLE $50,000 & Above
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Leracz
Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Duerinck
Dr. and Mrs. William C. Limacher
Dr. Rosemary Lucas ‘49
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation
Liberty Mutual
Excel Electric, Inc.
Ms. Michelle L. Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Benoit
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Manner
ExxonMobil Foundation
Miss Rose E. Mancuso
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. McCafferty
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fedo ‘80
Mr. William J. Manner ‘96
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Mr. Ryan H. Marks
Saxon Foundation
Northern Illinois Steel Supply Company
Mr. Robert J. Fedo ‘11
Ms. Charlotte Marks
Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate
Fifth Third Bank
Martin Whalen Office Solutions, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Steven T. Rosen
First Community Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Karl J. Maurer
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $25,000–$49,999
First Midwest Bank
Ms. Cheryl McCarthy ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ross
Mrs. Frances M. (Bozich) Gale ‘40
Mrs. Kathleen H. (Baye) McCrohan ‘71
Mr. John H. Leach
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Scheuber ‘95
Mr. Joseph M. Gaul
Mr. Vincent K. McGirr
Leach Nursing Scholarship Trust
The Honorable Chrystel (Cannon) Gavlin
Ms. Kathleen J. McGowan and
Ms. Cecilia A. Trizna-Vargo ‘59
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Sczepaniak
‘90 and Mr. Anthony Gavlin
Gibbons & Sidhu LTD
Ms. Claretta F. Meier ‘59
(Margaret Kennedy ‘69)
(Bernice Borek ‘62)
(Carol Ann Ardaugh ‘65) — The Ruth Family (Candice Polovina ‘88)
(Kathleen ‘80, ‘87) (Frances Tures Naal ‘58)
(Georgene Policandriotes ‘74, ‘80, ‘85)
Mr. Terrance P. McGuire
FRANCIS & CLARE CIRCLE $10,000–$24,999
Walgreens
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Giegerich
MetLife Foundation
Mr. Duane R. Walker (MaryAnne
Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Grabavoy
Mickey’s Tire & Service, Inc.
Associated Colleges of Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Miles
Mrs. Jo Ann (McDonald) Barber ‘52
Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Wyllie
Krawchuck* ‘70)
(Marisue Cordano ‘83)
Mrs. Patricia A. (Liker) Graham ‘64
Mrs. Magdalyn (Woolfe) Miller ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Hackett
Mrs. Sandra (Novak) Montrose Olivier ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hansen
Dr. and Mrs. Paul K. Morimoto
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Brennan ‘81
BROWN & GOLD CIRCLE $1,000–$4,999
NuMark Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne* S. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Adams
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hotel
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Orr (Madonna Plese ‘56)
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Buchanan ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Adler ‘80
Ms. Jo Ellyn Harrison ‘13
P&G
Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Henry Bros. Co.
P.F.C. Ted Stempien Post 8821
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence O. D’Arcy
Alexander Grabavoy, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Herkert ‘81
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Panayotovich
Mr. Scott W. Holdman ‘01
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Andrejasich
Mr. Jack R. Hermanski
Dr. and Mrs. Jesse K. Park
Dr. and Mrs. Arvid C. Johnson
Ms. Elaine (Kick) Hershbarger ‘67
Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Pascoe
Joliet Township Government
Anonymous
Homer Tree Service, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Peifer
Ms. Rosemary A. Lux ‘52
Archer Highland Post No. 698 — The
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ingold (Barbara Seib ‘96, ‘09)
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Mallof
Interstate Batteries of Plainfield — Ed Sterling
Pepsi-Cola
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Morrissette ‘83, ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Baron
Ms. Annette M. Jelinek
Ms. Nancy Pohlman & Mr. Alan Zordan
Mr. Mark Bass and Ms. Tracy Kontos
Jim Darguzis — State Farm Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Polyak (Georgeen ‘89)
North Shore Community Bank & Trust
Mrs. and Mrs. George Benigni
Johansen & Anderson, Inc.
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Vana
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Beutel
Joliet Park District
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Qualio (Stephanie ‘05)
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Vogen ‘93
Joliet Slammers
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin F. Rakers
Mr. Michael Bily and Ms. Christy Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Brent H. Wadsworth
Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Randich ‘79
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Wysocki
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bellah ‘82
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(Patricia Bird ‘52)
(Patricia Banks ‘83)
(Karen M. Hammond ‘89)
(Maureen Briscoe ‘84, ‘96)
(Tracey L. Carmack ‘92)
(Carol Slana ‘59)
American Legion
(Denise Clemens ‘85, ‘96)
(Virginia Deiss ‘68)
(Margaret Connor ‘61)
(Anita Heimann ‘63)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Juster
Mrs. Holly (Ogle) Brennan ‘90
Ms. Jane V. Rapson
ASSISIAN CIRCLE $5,000–$9,999
Brown & Brown of Northern Illinois, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kase
Mr. Jerome A. Rich
Ms. Judith M. Bulat ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kender
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Rink
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Arellano
C.R. Leonard Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Mr. Michael F. Rittof
Barnes & Noble — University of St. Francis
Mr. and Mrs. Cesar D. Cardenas
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome G. Kenney
Rockdale Automotive
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Block ‘79
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schager (Jodi C. Zier ‘96, ‘02)
BMO Harris Bank
Cathedral Area Preservation Association
Dr. Gerard H. Kickul
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Scott
Buchar, Mitchell, Bajt Architects, Inc.
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services of Illinois
Ms. Linda (Archambeau) Kilroy ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burla (Andrea Fenoglio ‘62)
Chicago Trading Company
Mr. and Mrs. James Klang
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Seidl
Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Crowther
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Connor
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne G. Klasing
Sendra Service Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Scott S. Crowther
Senesac & Lennon Ltd., CPA’s
Crowther Roofing and Sheet Metal
Mr. and Mrs. Terrance L. Cottrell ‘99, ‘03
Mr. Andrew Klemen
Sentinus, LLC
D’Arcy Buick GMC Truck
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Knorr, Jr.
Dr. Patricia L. Shelvy ‘13
Frank Burla & Sons Builders, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Covelli (Bonnie ‘09)
Ms. Jean Konrad
Silver Cross Hospital
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Mrs. Marcy A. (Moloney) Cromley ‘68
KSKJ Life, American Slovenian
Mr. Damon M. Sloan and Ms. Ana Rossetti
Grant’s Appliances Electronics and More
Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Cullen
Catholic Union
Miss Elaine T. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril W. Habiger
Mr. and Mrs. James D’Amico
Kurtz Ambulance Service, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Darguzis
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Laken (Elizabeth Briick ‘84)
Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates
Hollywood Casino
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Dollinger
Dr. and Mrs. Michael V. LaRocco
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Southall
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Kenny ‘81
Dr. and Mrs. James A. Doppke, Sr.
Mrs. Loretta J. (Wiesbrook) Spesia ‘65
Mr. Dave Laketa ‘90
Mr. Michael J. Dowd ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Leone, Jr.
(Diane Felbinger ‘77)
University of St. Francis Magazine
Home, Ltd.
(Beth Shankland ‘73)
(Josephine Giacchino ‘56) (Michelle ‘09, ‘10)
(Mary Lou Lechowich ‘66)
(Carol A. Vischak ‘67) (Dolores Torres ‘56)
(Barbara Franey ‘64)
(Kathleen ‘81, ‘96)
(Ann Reedy ‘80)
(Diane M. Kiefner ‘80)
Ms. Susan K. (Scarcelli) Spurgeon ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. George Lehman
The Dorothea and Fletcher Gleason
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Vogrin
The Flooring Guys
Mr. David Stopher
Tim Wallace Landscape Supply Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Washburn (Jeanne ‘99, ‘01)
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Sullivan
Turk Furniture
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wheeler
(Carol (Pubentz) Sterr-Lehman ‘56)
(Margaret Bacon ‘96)
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Vidmar
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Sullivan
Dr. Carol Wilson & Mr. Charles Vasconez
Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Tarizzo
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Villa ‘93
Phyllis M. Wilson, Ph.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wyrostek
Family Foundation
(Wilhelmine McCarley ‘68) (Kendall R. Hibner ‘93)
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Zordan
(Shelby J. Brown ‘60) * Deceased
(Patricia Sexton ‘67)
FRANCIS ANNUAL FUND GIFTS UP TO $999
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Mrs. Carol J. (Link) Bergin ‘63
Mr. Justin J. Boyter ‘04
Mr. and Mrs. Jay D. Bergman
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Bozen, Jr. ‘97
Major (Ret.) John Aaron, Jr. ‘80
Ms. Evelyn Baca-Kight ‘81
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Bergstrom
Dr. Sharon M. Abbate
Capt. and Mrs. Robert Bailie
Berman Capital Management & Research
Ms. Patricia L. Bracken ‘73, ‘86, ‘94
Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan
Mrs. D. Anne (Sonnefield) Bailie ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Berman
Ms. Jayme E. Bradshaw ‘05
Mr. Michael L. Abegg
Mrs. Sybella (Marso) Bajt ‘57, ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bersano
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Bradshaw
Mrs. Jane M. (Timmermann) Absheer ‘72
Mrs. Dollie A. (Badovinich) Bajusz ‘54
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Bersano ‘04
Mrs. Carol L. (White) Brady ‘62
Mrs. Sue A. Adair ‘91
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Baker ‘90
Ms. Mary Brandon
Ms. Quinnlin X. Adamowski ‘05
Miss Sheila R. Baker ‘80
Mr. Wayne E. Bessette ‘78
Dr. Patrick V. Brannon
Ms. Diane Adams
Mr. Robert A. Baker
Mr. George W. Beverly, Jr. ‘84
Mr. Kevlin B. Braun ‘01
Mrs. Ruby D. Adams ‘89
Ms. Dorothy Balash ‘81
Mrs. Dolores Biagi-Ellison ‘80
Mrs. Marlene M. (Stepaniak) Bremmer ‘59
Mrs. Jacqueline M. (Gaspich) Adamson ‘70
Mrs. Luise A. (Meier) Baldin ‘58
Mrs. Marcia A. (Burchardt) Bianco ‘64
Mrs. Geri A. Brent
AGL Resources
Ms. Elizabeth L. Balmes ‘60
Mrs. Kathleen A. (Connor) Bibb ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Brick
Ms. Sarah A. Ahline ‘14
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Baltz ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Biciste
Bridgepoint Technologies, LLC
Mrs. Joan A. Aiken ‘89
Bank of America
Bill Jacobs Joliet
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence J. Briese
Mrs. Janice A. Aimaro ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. William Barbier
Ms. Joan C. Billing ‘82
Brightmore Physical Therapy
Mrs. Diana F. (Buck) Airoldi ‘70
Mrs. Donna R. Barger ‘92
Ms. Eloise Billups ‘05, ‘08
Mr. and Mrs. Adam C. Briner ‘10, ‘11 (Clare ‘11)
Ajax Waste Services
Mr. Jeffery P. Barker
Mr. Patrick Bily
Mrs. Georgia L. Brinkmeier ‘88
Mrs. Shawna R. (Puleo) Alaimo ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Brett J. Binkowski ‘94
Mrs. Patricia (Berry) Brixie ‘55
Mrs. Suzanne (Adamic) Albert ‘86, ‘99, ‘08
Barolo Ristorante
Mrs. Dolores M. (Liker) Brncich ‘76
Ms. Beatrice Albright ‘79
Ms. Dorothyanne Barry ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Bisek ‘10
Mrs. Margaret P. (Kent) Broach ‘79
Mr. James J. Albritton ‘80
Mr. James J. Barto ‘06
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Bromer
Mrs. Judith A. (Kertis) Alkire ‘92, ‘97
Ms. Regina Bartosik
Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Blackburn
Mrs. Angelee (Mouhalis) Brooks ‘90
Mrs. Joyce C. Allan ‘93
Dr. Robert S. Barwa
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Blankenship
Dr. Phyllis M. (Yahnke) Brooks ‘67
Mrs. Dianne L. (Rastello) Allen ‘66
Basa’s Marine, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Blaser
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brown
Mrs. Patricia (Judnich) Allen ‘64
BASF Corporation
Mr. Michael J. Blaszczyk ‘14
Mrs. Doris (Lewis) Brown ‘50
Mr. Robert P. Alley
Ms. Judith A. (Ciesielski) Bashor ‘71
Ms. Joyce D. Blau ‘91
Ms. Naomi Brown ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin M. Allums
Mrs. Geraldine (Knowles) Baskerville ‘54
Mr. Ronald A. Block ‘91
Mrs. Deborah J. (Surinak) Brozman ‘74
Mrs. Karen A. Allwein ‘96
Ms. Ruthann Baskerville ‘63
Blue Sky Marketing Group
Mr. Theodore Bruck
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben C. Alvarado
Bass Insurance Agency — Mark Bass
Dr. Mary Ann (Meyer) Bobosky ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Bruen
Ms. Gerry L. Ambrose ‘99
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Basso
Mr. George Bodenberg
Ms. Kelly M. Anderson ‘05
Mrs. Anna Marie (Di Monte) Bates ‘59
Boeing
Mrs. Michelle (Petrelli) Bruggeman ‘87
Ms. Mary K. (Bentley) Anderson ‘02, ‘04
Mrs. Dorothy (Pulo) Batka ‘58
Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Boetto
Mr. Dan Brumund
Mrs. Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker ‘07
Mr. Michael R. Battaglia ‘99
The Honorable and Mrs. Robert P. Brumund
Mrs. Angela A. (DeSandre) Andreshak ‘57
Mrs. Pamela (McGuire) Bauman ‘83
Mrs. Ellen Bogner ‘94
Mrs. Patricia A. (Freeman) Brush ‘78
Anonymous
Mrs. Natalie M. Bayci
Ms. Arlene A. Bogovich
Mr. Ernest Bryant ‘02
Anonymous ‘61
Mr. Kenneth J. Bazarnik ‘78
Mrs. Stacey E. (Evans) Boland ‘99
Mr. Kenneth D. Buck ‘02
Anonymous ‘05, ‘13
Mr. Richard J. Beaumier ‘86
Mrs. Eleanore C. (Kijowski) Bolanowski ‘48
Mrs. Lillian J. (Doleshek) Buckley ‘72
Ms. Julie A. Ardaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Beck ‘03
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boley (Paula Sosnoski ‘73)
Mrs. Susan M. Buckley ‘85
Drs. Paul and Elia Aschinberg
Ms. Susan D. Becker-Evans ‘99, ‘07
Mrs. Mary C. (Alexy) Bonadio ‘96
Mrs. Mary Ellen Buell ‘81
Mrs. Barbara J. Ashton ‘03, ‘06
Ms. Virginia L. Beckner-Rush ‘90
Mrs. Rosaline A. (Rudolphi) Boone ‘64
Mrs. Margaret A. Buening ‘81
Mrs. Betty M. Askins ‘92
Mrs. Mary L. (Meisinger) Bednarz ‘63
Mr. Henry E. Boraks ‘05
Mrs. Darlene F. (Grybash) Bull ‘78
Mrs. Darice E. (Avakian) Augustson ‘74
Mrs. Susan G. Belinski ‘03, ‘05
Ms. Julia B. Borel-Donohue ‘14
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bulow
Autobahn Country Club
Mrs. Lois G. (Oelhafen) Bence ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence A. Bornhofen
Mrs. Margaret (Sanderell) Bump ‘62
Aztron Computer Services —
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bennett
Mrs. Diane M. (Chwierut) Borucki ‘63
Mrs. Diana L. Bunten ‘94
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Mrs. Carol J. Boyle ‘00, ‘04
Ms. Xhosa R. Burford ‘97
Jack* and Ruth Coleman ‘83
(Jacquelyn ‘03, ‘05)
(Shawna Batus ‘94) (Michelle Gearhart ‘10)
(Melanie Madarik ‘00)
(Victoria ‘96)
(Anna Marie Gregory ‘60)
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Mr. and Mrs. James Burian
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Christiansen
Mrs. Cathy (Andrews) Davies ‘72
Mrs. Mary Ann (Gosack) Egizio ‘66
Mrs. Susan K. (Murawski) Burich ‘87
Mrs. Marcia M. (Nosal) Chrzanowski ‘90
Ms. Barbara (Payne) Davis ‘97
Ms. Diane Eilers ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Burich
Mrs. Georgine A. Cialdella ‘85, ‘88
Ms. Denise (Martincich) Davis ‘82
Mrs. Janet J. Eisenberg ‘98
Mrs. Elizabeth F. (Freiburg) Burke ‘48
Mrs. Karen L. (Christianson) Ciarlette ‘94, ‘97)
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon T. Davis
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation
Mrs. Frances R. Burkey ‘89
Mrs. Vincentia (Liskovec) Cink ‘77
Mrs. Julie A. Davis ‘03
Ms. M. Lee (Evans) Elia ‘86
Mrs. Margaret A. (Owing) Burnett ‘68
Ms. Patricia A. Cipriani ‘54
Mrs. Louise (Thompson) Davis ‘37
Miss Rosetta Elio ‘52
Ms. Phyllis M. Burrell ‘84
City Beverage-Markham — Michael Dowd ‘02
Mrs. Marilyn A. (Lucas) Dawson ‘72
Mrs. Mary S. (Berger) Elmeer ‘92
Mrs. Marie A. (Goeller) Burt ‘70
Mr. Timothy E. Clodjeaux
Mrs. Carol Ann (Archibald) Deck ‘55
Ms. Paula J. Elsner ‘05, ‘13
Mr. and Mrs. Steve L. Burton
Clodjeaux Communications, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Decman
Ms. Danielle K. Emola ‘12
Mrs. Bernadine (Arseneau) Buswell ‘52
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Clott
Fr. Terry A. Deffenbaugh, O.S.A.
Mr. Kenneth W. Engstrom
Mrs. Gail A. (March) Butcher ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. James Coats
Ms. Linda Deiss ‘69
Mr. Jason M. Ericksen
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Butkus
Ms. Margaret J. Cockbill ‘62
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. DeLacy
Mrs. Dee J. (Grover) Estep ‘80
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Butler
Mrs. Nancy R. (Dolan) Coleman ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony Delgado
Ms. Jennifer Ethridge ‘89, ‘09
Ms. Jeanne M. Buzinski ‘78
Mrs. Kathleen M. (Rooney) Colias ‘59
Mr. Jerred A. Delgado
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ethridge
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Byrne
Mrs. Ruth (Walder) Collins ‘37
Ms. Jenny Deloy
Mrs. Judy K. Evans ‘01
Mr. William T. Collins ‘86
Mrs. Margadette M. (Moffatt) Demet ‘47
Ms. Susan M. Evans
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Mr. Brandon S. Collofello ‘14
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Demke, Jr. ‘01
Exelon Matching Gifts Program for Education
Mrs. Nancy J. Colombo O’Donnell ‘70
Exxonmobil Oil Corporation
Mrs. Catherine D. (Pals) Caccioppoli ‘60
Mr. Edward Condon
Mrs. Barbara P. Denman ‘80
Mrs. Miriam (Ore) Caithamer ‘78
Mr. Anthony B. Contos
Ms. Leslie A. Dennis ‘08
Mr. and Mrs. William Callaghan
Mrs. Linda L. (Petrakovitz) Cook ‘65
Mrs. Christine Dickman
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Mrs. Karen J. (Pocivasek) Calligaris ‘87
Mrs. Carol M. Coolidge ‘78
Mrs. Mary C. (McLaughlin) Diehl ‘66
Mrs. Gail L. (Abeyta) Fanelli ‘94, ‘99
Ms. Mary A. Campaigne ‘72
Mr. Robert C. Coolidge ‘96
Ms. Elaine B. DiGiusto ‘75
Farmer’s Weekly Review
Dr. Patricia (Forsythe) Campbell ‘70
Mrs. Mary Patricia (Heldman) Coon ‘57
Mrs. Connie M. Diorio ‘08
Mrs. Rachael (Grant) Favero ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cannata
Mrs. Rebecca “Kaye” Coop ‘95
Dixon Golf, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fay
Ms. Marie Cooper ‘06
Mrs. Joanne (Nelson) Docteur ‘81
Ms. Lucille M. Feeney ‘04
Mr. Chad E. Capista ‘94
Mrs. Mary Kay (Bourrie) Cooper ‘70
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Dodd
Mrs. Theresa (Tapia) Feeney ‘84
Mr. George W. Capps
Ms. Beckie Coovert ‘02, ‘07
Mr. Mark S. Dombeck ‘88
Mrs. Barbara A. Feik ‘90
Mrs. Margaret R. (Murphy) Carey ‘56
Ms. Gwendolyn Copeland ‘71, ‘98, ‘01
Mrs. Virginia (Russell) Domzalski ‘00
Mrs. Evelyn F. (Skul) Felbinger ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Carey
Ms. Frances (Trainor) Corrigan ‘51
Mrs. Helen M. (Wayland) Dorak ‘87
Mrs. Carol J. Felix ‘80
Mrs. Mila G. Carlson ‘99, ‘02
Dr. Joseph N. Costa ‘94
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dow
Mr. Michael A. Feminis ‘90
Ms. Janet I. Carr ‘68
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Costello-Kruzich ‘59
The Honorable and Mrs. Robert M. Dow, Jr.
Mrs. Janet Fennewald ‘97
Mrs. Rose Mary (Daley) Carrico ‘88, ‘99
Mr. Cadet W. Cottingham
Mrs. Barbara L. Dowdal ‘86
Ms. Joan L. Ferguson
Ms. Janet L. Carroll ‘03
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Courtright III ‘92
Mr. Paulrice Downey
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fernandez ‘92
Mrs. Mary Jo (Talarico) Carroll ‘77
(Kerri A. Lundeen ‘91)
Mr. Robert A. Downey ‘83
Mrs. Mary M. Carroll ‘98
Mr. Robert B. Cox
Mrs. Dorothea Doyel
Mr. Joseph G. Ferrallo ‘85, ‘06, ‘07
Mrs. Phyllis E. Carroll
Mrs. J. Robin (Nevin) Craig ‘70
Mrs. Jo Ann (DeSandre) Drake ‘56
Dr. Catherine G. Ferrario
Mrs. Margaret A. Caruso ‘12
Mrs. Marianne (Bruss) Crane ‘55
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Dressler
Mrs. Kathy G. Ferrell ‘99
Mrs. M. Angela Cassady ‘86
Ms. Rhonda J. Crater
Ms. Janice M. Fetter ‘89
Mrs. Paula (Corrigan) Cassady ‘48
Crest Rent A Car
Mr. Roy Duchene, Jr.
Mrs. Cheryl M. Fey ‘88, ‘98
Ms. Kristen A. Castelloni ‘96
Mrs. Sophie (Wojcik) Crittenden ‘48
Mr. and Mrs. Peery A. Duderstadt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Filotto
Mr. Martin Castillo ‘77
Dr. Marianne Curia
Mrs. Kathleen A. (Gerard) Filut ‘93
Caterpillar Foundation
Mrs. Mary A. (Todd) Curran ‘67
Mrs. Alice M. (Chrzastowski) Dunford ‘63
Mrs. Kathleen A. (Bowser) Finger ‘78
Catholic Holy Family Society
Ms. Cara Currier
Mrs. Mary T. (Sheahan) Dunne ‘70
Ms. Arlene J. Finkle ‘09
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cawley
Mr. Tom Currier
Mrs. Alice M. (Zubek) Dutka ‘61
First American Equipment Finance
Ms. Carol L. (Janke) Cenar ‘60
Mr. Joseph M. Curry ‘01
Mrs. Betsy A. Dvorak
First Step Child Care Center
Central Valley Studios
Ms. Karen Curtin ‘82
Mrs. Frances L. (Hunsburger) Dysart ‘84
Mrs. Rojeanne A. (Majewski) Fischer ‘62
Dr. Srimani Chakravarthi
Mrs. Carolyn L. Cusumano ‘92
Mrs. Janet M. (Stoner) Chandler ‘01
Ms. Anne (Wolf) Cvrkel ‘62
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Mr. Lawrence J. Fitzgerald ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Charvat Mr. Aaron L. Chatterson ‘89
Ms. Aurora C. Flores ‘81
Mr. Richard L. Chavez
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Mrs. Donna M. Eakle ‘09, ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Eddy ‘80
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Foote (Carol Koziol ‘86)
Chevron Humankind
D&R Partners LLC
Ms. Janet O. Edman ‘69
Mrs. Lygia (Dominik) Ford ‘75
Mr. Jeffrey A. Chiapello ‘10
Ms. Frieda M. Dalinis ‘82
Mrs. Deborah A. (Bailey) Edmondson ‘94
Mrs. Amy (Papesh) Foreman ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Chimera
Mrs. Donna M. (Dunn) Daly ‘62
Mrs. Jacqueline A. (Simon) Edmonson ‘63,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Forkal
Mrs. Erin M. Chin ‘04
Ms. Elba M. Dankowski ‘03
Mr. Joseph W. Formhals ‘86
Mrs. Barbara A. (Senffner) Cho ‘60
Mr. and Mrs. John W. D’Arcy
Edward F. Larkin Family Foundation Inc.
Mrs. Nancy M. Forstrom ‘85
Ms. Kyung-Mee Choi
Mrs. Ardith (Davis) Efner ‘70
Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Foster ‘75
Mrs. Marlene N. (Moran) Christ ‘60
D’Arcy Volkswagen Hyundai
Mrs. Joan (Boucher) Egan ‘51
Mrs. Catherine A. (Strom) Fox ‘68
Mrs. Charlotte C. (Eckland) Christiana ‘54
Ms. Lori A. Davidson ‘09
Ms. Laura A. Eggert ‘09, ‘13
Mr. Gary L. Fox
(Julie A. Schmidt ‘68)
University of St. Francis Magazine
(Jeanette O’Donnell ‘49)
(Kristine ‘03)
(Joanne Dupuis ‘53)
(Mary Ann Bonkowski ‘68)
(Lisa A. Happ ‘92)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Fisher Gloria J. Flathom ‘91
‘88, ‘94
Mrs. Susan L. (Brite) Fox ‘69
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gonnering
Mrs. Mary Jean (Lafond) Hartlep ‘49
Mrs. Carol J. Huston ‘93
Mr. Kevin J. Frain ‘91
Ms. Marsha E. Gooch ‘05
Mrs. Mary Anne (Wilhelmi) Hartnett ‘73
Mrs. Charlotte A. (Marquardt) Hyer ‘79
Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Mrs. Mary Ann (Feeney) Goolsby ‘71
Ms. Kay Hartung ‘62
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Gorbold
Miss Mary Ann Hasse ‘55
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frantz
Mr. Michael K. Gorman ‘98, ‘99
Mr. Edward G. Hausser ‘89
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Mrs. Janet E. (Jensen) Fredericksen ‘68
Mrs. Stella V. (Gawlak) Gosetti ‘83
Mrs. Mary M. (Fairbairn) Havens ‘77
Mrs. Debra A. Ignaut ‘95
Dr. Florida Freeman
Gould Excavating/Trucking
Mr. Robert E. Hayes (Shirley Vescovi* ‘49)
Mrs. Barbara A. (Meyr) Ikins ‘90
Mrs. Joyce M. (Goron) Fremeau ‘70
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Grachan
Healthcare Association of New York State
Mrs. Mary Clare (Ludwig) Incardona ‘59
Mrs. Alda M. Fridley ‘77
Mrs. Cecilia (Manuel) Graham ‘91
Mrs. Karla S. (Vilt) Ingle ‘78
Ms. Carol J. Friel ‘60
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Granger
Drs. James and Madonna Healy
Mrs. Betty L. Inman ‘92
Friends of USF International Programs Office
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Grant
Ms. Clarice Hearne
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Inserra
Ms. Mary Kay Frisch ‘84
Great Lakes Media
Ms. Pamela Heavens
Internal Medicine & Family Practice, SC
Mrs. Dominica (Balio) Fromholtz ‘64
Ms. Jane Green ‘49
Ms. Marilee M. Heider ‘94
Irish American Society of Will County
Ms. Susan R. (Vedra) Fulton ‘87, ‘91, ‘13
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn A. Green ‘97
Mrs. Patricia A. (Langill) Heithoff ‘84
Mr. Kent D. Irvin
Mrs. Patricia A. (Jewell) Fulwider ‘82
Mrs. Penny (Hickey) Greene ‘65
Mr. Wayne A. Heldebrandt (Connie*)
Ms. Judy G. Isett ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Futterer
Dr. Barbara Greenham-Conway ‘53, ‘74
Mrs. Sonya C. (Buchner) Helder ‘95, ‘98
Ms. Julie A. Futterer ‘93
Greg Signs
Mrs. Margie M. Heldt ‘84
Ms. Gwendolyn D. Grice ‘89
Ms. Brenda Henderson ‘94
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Mrs. Solange R. Griffith-Ruff ‘80
Mr. David R. Henkel
J.D. Brown and Company
Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Griglione
Mrs. Sylvia (Heimann) Henken ‘55
Mr. Anthony J. Jablonsky
Mrs. Kathleen M. (Granahan) Gadarowski ‘72
Ms. Mary Ann Grigola ‘99, ‘02
Mrs. Colette A. (Moudry) Henley ‘68
Mrs. Carol K. Jackson ‘87
Mr. Stanley A. Gagliardi ‘89
Dr. June L. Grivetti
Mrs. Carol A. (Vitkus) Hennessey ‘77
Mrs. Linda R. Jacobs
Mr. Arthur Galli, Jr. ‘80
Ms. Marilyn J. Grodski ‘79
Mrs. Kathleen W. Hennessy ‘77
Mrs. Sharon L. Jacobs ‘95, ‘99
Ms. Charlotte R. Galuska ‘10
Ms. Florence M. Grogan ‘00
Mrs. Delores K. (Giovanine) Henry ‘60
Mrs. Jeanne Jacobs
Dr. and Mrs. John S. Gambro
Mrs. Eileen J. (Gourley) Grove ‘57
Ms. Carole A. Hepner ‘63
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell L. Jacobsen
Mrs. Mary Beth (Tataren) Gannuscio ‘84
Mrs. Joanne E. (Kosac) Gruber ‘77
Mrs. Georgiana (Craven) Herr ‘48
Mrs. Maureen D. Jagmin ‘96
Mrs. Beverly A. (Kurpaitis) Garbs ‘64
Mrs. Phyllis (O’Brien) Gubbins ‘58
Mrs. Lorena Herrera-Lopez
Ms. Caryn Jakielski ‘03, ‘06
Ms. Rebecca A. Garcia ‘93
Ms. Maria L. Gulas ‘86, ‘96
Mrs. Catherine S. Hewett ‘79
JAMTA Student Foundation
Mrs. Minniellen I. (Dooley) Gardner ‘82
Mrs. Helen E. (Danner) Gumble ‘65
Mrs. Janine M. (Lukowski) Hicks ‘73, ‘98
Mrs. Carol L. Janovyak ‘56, ‘84
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Garland ‘09
Mr. Glen H. Gummess
Mrs. Jeanne M. (Wise) Hicks ‘48
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Jantz
(Rebecca R. Fleischman ‘99)
Ms. Denise Gurgens ‘87
Dr. and Mrs. Lyle L. Hicks (Nancy ‘79, ‘91, ‘99)
Mrs. Diana M. Jenkins ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gass
Mrs. Lizette Guzman ‘05
Mrs. Joan R. Higgins ‘01
Mrs. JoAnne Jenkins ‘00
Mrs. Kay F. (Snyder) Gauble ‘79
Ms. Faye C. Hill ‘88
Ms. Amanda L. Jensen
Ms. Gail Gawlik
Mr. Dennis L. Jensen
& Affiliates
GE Foundation
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Sr. Mary Kay Himens, D. Min. ‘51 Mrs. Marlene Hinthorn
Ms. Joan M. (Senffner) Jevitz ‘63
Mrs. Robert E. (Stratz) Gehrke ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Habiger
Mrs. Joan (Sherron) Hofman ‘84
Bonnie Johansen-Werner and Duane Werner
Mrs. M. Lou (Holthouse) Gersman ‘65
Mrs. Mary (Cleary) Hagemann ‘67
Dr. Patricia A. (Gierich) Hofmeister ‘69
Mrs. Carol Johncours ‘77
Mrs. Kathleen L. (Cooper) Gerz ‘74, ‘97
Mr. H. Richard Hagen ‘90
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Hogan ‘82
Ms. Janet G. Johnson ‘00
Mr. David Giacomi ‘09
Mrs. Frances M. (Kararo) Hakey ‘62
Mrs. Jean T. Johnson ‘89
Mayor and Mrs. Thomas F. Giarrante
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Hakey ‘87
Ms. Suzanne M. Holland ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnson
Ms. Barbara J. Giegerich
Ms. Frances M. Hollister
Mrs. Jo Carol Johnson ‘80
Mr. Matthew Giermala
Mr. Randall E. Halberg ‘77
Mr. Hudson T. Hollister ‘02
Mrs. Lorell A. (White) Johnson ‘61
Ms. Gloria L. Giese
Mr. John R. Hale ‘02
Mrs. Glenda L. Holloway ‘88
Ms. Loretta M. Johnson ‘78
Ms. Christine L. Giles ‘88
Mrs. Suzanne R. (Bieschke) Hall ‘71
Mrs. Jo Ellen (Hammond) Holloway ‘79
Johnson & Quin, Inc.
Mrs. Anna C. (Meyer) Gill ‘58
Mrs. Jennifer L. Hamer ‘00
Hometown National Bank
Joliet Bank & Trust
Mrs. Debra D. Gill ‘89
Mrs. Madonna A. (Hakey) Hamilton ‘92
Ms. Lana M. (Soper) Hood ‘93, ‘00
Joliet Catholic Academy — Sr. Faith
Mrs. Frances A. (Hawkinson) Gilles ‘68
Hampton Inn Joliet I-80
Miss Camilla Hopper ‘43
Szambelanczyk, O.S.F. ‘57
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Gillespie
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Handzik
Betty J. (Beggs) Horton, Ph.D. ‘78
Joliet Catholic Academy Alumni Association
Mrs. Joyce A. Gilson ‘99
Ms. Maureen J. Hanlon ‘81
Mr. Bruce Hoster
Joliet Country Club
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Gimbel ‘81
Ms. Joyce L. Hansen ‘86
Mr. Anthony C. Howard ‘02, ‘10
Joliet Public Library
Mrs. Rosalie S. (Morawczynski) Haraburd ‘54
Mr. Sheldon F. Howard ‘94
Joliet Tent Company
Mrs. Mary (Cawley) Giroux ‘92
Mrs. Kathleen A. Harais ‘02
Ms. Patricia R. Huber ‘95
Joliet Town and Country Lanes, Inc.
Mrs. Mary J. (Devereux) Gisch ‘59
Mrs. Sandra C. Hardaway ‘89
Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Block) Hucek ‘86
Mrs. Jeannette L. (Holcombe) Jonaitis ‘91
Ms. Frances A. Gitchell ‘89
Mrs. Kathleen F. Harley ‘89
Mrs. Michelle A. (Jerome) Hudson ‘84
Mrs. Carol Jones ‘90
Mrs. Shirley (Ludrovec) Glascock ‘75, ‘96
Mrs. Catherine D. Harms ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hughes
Ms. Dorrett P. Jones ‘05
Mrs. Patricia A. (Kelly) Glass ‘96
Mrs. Donna G. (Barker) Harper ‘79
Mrs. Gladys (Wright) Hughes ‘67
Ms. Gwyn L. Jones ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Glenn
Mrs. Mary Ellen Harrell ‘93
Kelly K. (Wentz) Hunter, Ph.D. ‘91
Mr. John Jones
Miss Eugenia V. Glowacki ‘51
Mrs. Jean (Lukeman) Harrison ‘48
Mrs. Jeanette F. Hursman ‘01
Ms. Lori A. Jones ‘03
Mrs. Madeline (DePodesta) Golobitsch ‘64
Ms. Barbara A. Hart ‘82, ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Huss
Mr. Ronald D. Jones ‘78
Ms. Dolores A. Gomski
Mrs. Lorraine A. Hart ‘86
Ms. Tracy Jones
(Cheryl Szymczak ‘78)
(Jennifer Shaw ‘90)
(Linda S. Frye ‘81)
(Carolyn L. Kaslewicz ‘59)
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Mr. Stephen L. Joutras ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. Panagiotis Kourtidis ‘03
Mrs. Vilma N. Layug
Mrs. Judith G. Martis ‘79
Judy’s Little Blossom
(Joanna Schroeder ‘05)
Ms. Debora A. Lazorik ‘77
Ms. Mary L. Matchett ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Just ‘73
Mrs. Barbara J. Kovach ‘83
Mrs. Anita A. (Kasarda) Le Claire ‘71
Mrs. Jo Ann (Felbinger) Mathews ‘64
(Denise Holthaus ‘72)
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kowalski
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Leece
Mrs. Thresiamma Mathews ‘98, ‘11
Justice League of USF
Mrs. Mary Lou (Bourg) Kozar ‘49
Mr. Brian G. Legan ‘01
Mrs. Lois V. Matson ‘77, ‘89
Mrs. Caryn (Armbruster) Justick ‘74
Mrs. Dorothy T. (Lucius) Kozloski ‘80
Mrs. Catherine A. (Babicki) Leggero ‘69
Mr. and Mrs. James Matuszewski
Mr. Todd R. Kranpitz ‘86
Mr. Daniel A. Lehnerer ‘96
Mrs. Jeri A. (Donovan) Maxwell ‘67
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Kreisl
Mr. Corbin R. Leininger ‘01
Mrs. Janis B. Mayfield ‘00
Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. Krieger
Ms. Joanne M. Lendvay ‘95
Mrs. Sabrina F. Mayland ‘00
Mrs. Theresa M. (Long) Kaestner ‘72
Mrs. Helen R. (Audette) Lewis ‘63
Mrs. Carol P. (Schiffmann) Mazure ‘59
Mr. Michael J. Kalata ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Kristich
Liberty Creative Solutions
Ms. Sarah M. Mazzone ‘14
Mrs. Kitty R. (Stevens) Kamm ‘91, ‘94
Mr. Adam R. Krol
Mrs. Marion F. (Brokish) Licwinko ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. James R. McAllister
Mr. James J. Kamrowski ‘92
Mrs. Joan M. (Spolorich) Krumpoch ‘69
Mrs. Nancy (Pierce) Limbach ‘65
Mrs. JoAnne (Zumer) McAuley ‘61
Mrs. Ann (Murdock) Kane ‘53
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Krupa
Lindahl Marine Contractors, Inc. —
Ms. Kathleen McCampbell ‘92, ‘13
Mrs. Mary (Elsner) Karafin ‘71
Ms. Amy A. Krynicki
Ms. Mary R. McCarthy ‘04
Kathy Miller State Farm Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kubacki
Ms. Joyce A. Lindeman ‘03
Mrs. Judith P. McCleery ‘85, ‘89
Dr. Marvin Katilius-Boydstun
Mr. and Mrs. James Kubalewski
Mrs. Nancy C. (Thomas) Lindsey ‘73
Mrs. Michelle M. (Fiesman) McCool ‘86
Mrs. Mary Ann (Huelsmann) Kauling ‘62
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Lipke (Billie
Mrs. Diane (Dargin) McCormick ‘80
Mrs. Maureen T. (Barry) Keane ‘74
Mr. Christopher J. Kuchta
(Gillespie) Schimanski-Lipke ‘85)
Mr. and Mrs. David L. McCoy
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Keating ‘94
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Kucinic ‘78
Mrs. Constance L. Litwiller
Lockport Township Park District
Ms. Jean McCue ‘52
(Cynthia A. Rios ‘95)
(Dolores Carpenter ‘71)
(Rita M. Hirsch ‘65)
(Patricia Schwiesow ‘65)
Capt. Robert Bailie
(Janice M. Kaiser ‘83, ‘86)
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Keehn ‘00
Mr. Richard A. Kuehn
Mrs. Jerilynn C. (Selelowis) Loeber ‘93
Ms. Susan E. McCullough ‘00
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Kuhne
LogoWorks
Mrs. Mary V. (Coghlan) McDevitt ‘96
Mrs. Rita (Milasius) Keehn ‘64
Mrs. Catherine E. (Schwarzman)
Mrs. Andrea Loker ‘94
Mrs. Frances E. (Maher) McDonald ‘58, ‘84
Ms. Jean B. Keenan ‘77
Mrs. Doris J. (McDermott) Lonergan ‘71
Mrs. Jeanne A. (Erlenborn) McDonald ‘46
Mrs. Patricia A. (Sowa) Kella ‘73
Mr. Ralph J. Kwilosz
Mr. Leonard Long (Debra Seeton* ‘99)
McDonald’s — Cam and Gail Kennedy
Mrs. Sharon R. (Gooding) Kelleher ‘80
Dr. JoAnn K. Lopykinski ‘89
Mr. Darren M. McEvilly
Mrs. Jean (Dallas) Kellison ‘82
Miss Anne McGarrigle ‘79
(Marcy Canada ‘98, ‘07, ‘12)
Kutzler ‘96, ‘99
Mr. Brian S. Kelly
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Mrs. Shirley J. (Van Valkenburg) Lott ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Loughran
Ms. Ruth A. McGinley ‘92
Ms. Kathryn R. (Gourley) Kelly ‘59
Mrs. Adolphine T. (Gryzlo) Labate ‘63
Ms. Lynley K. Louzensky ‘10
Mrs. Patricia A. (Keca) McGinnis ‘60
Mrs. Leatrice C. (Schauer) Kelly ‘58
Mrs. Susan LaCroix ‘89, ‘92
Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Lucas ‘91
Mrs. Marilyn K. (Sandschafer) McGowan ‘71
Mrs. Ruth G. (Gaisor) Kelly ‘48
Ms. Patricia Lafeldt ‘75
Mrs. Karen E. (Rici) Luessenheide ‘62
McGrath Office Equipment, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Kelly ‘03
Mrs. Ruth C. (Heimann) Lager ‘55
Mrs. Geraldine M. (Ganek) Luszcz ‘61
Senator and Mrs. Patrick McGuire ‘87
Ms. Laura M. Lagreid
Ms. Helen (Gahan) Lynn ‘53
Mr. Michael A. McKee and Mrs. Jackie Medland
(Megan A. Plattner ‘03)
Mrs. Mary Jo Kelly Nosal ‘88
Ms. Dana L. Lahart
Mrs. Linda M. Kennedy ‘06
Mr. Richard P. Laib ‘06 Mrs. Anne Laketa
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Nancy K. McKenna, J.D.
Mrs. Merrily (Sturm) Kennedy ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Kennedy
Mrs. Elizabeth J. (Polyak) LaLonde ‘82
Mrs. Armita Mabie ‘77
Mrs. Gerri (Rzansa) McMahon ‘62
Mrs. Mary A. Kepchar ‘80, ‘99
Mrs. Patricia M. (Sims) LaMarre ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Macier
Mr. Kyle C.J. McManaway ‘12
Mrs. Marlene (Schaab) Kernwein ‘59
Mrs. Mary K. (Kennedy) Lamb ‘79
Mrs. Diane K. MacMillan ‘80
Dr. Lorri S. McMeel
Kevin L. Rouse & Associates
Mrs. Janis M. (Dusell) LaMont ‘84
Ms. Patricia J. Magee-Burford ‘94
Mrs. Lori (Kirkley) McNamara ‘91
KGG, LLC
Ms. Patricia A. (Mansfield) Lang ‘87
Mrs. Lucille M. (Augulis) Mahoney ‘46
Ms. Mary C. McNamara ‘89
Sr. Martha Kienzler, O.S.F. ‘58
Mrs. Jeanette (Peterson) Langebartels ‘79
Ms. Willie Kay Major
Ms. Ruthanne B. Meacham ‘92
Mrs. Karen O. Kiesel ‘85
Mrs. Leona A. (Kowalski) Laouras ‘64
Mrs. Marie L. (Semling) Malm ‘46
Meade Baltz Paints
Ms. Emma M. (Crawford) King ‘75
Mrs. Kelly R. Lapetino ‘09
Ms. Janet B. Maloney ‘80
Mrs. Jody M. Mech ‘07
Mr. Joseph L. King ‘74
Mrs. Maria E. (Razo) Lareau ‘63
Miss Josephine T. Mancuso
Ms. Darla K. Medernach ‘80
Mrs. Alyce M. (Schillo) Kinzie ‘59
Ms. Patricia J. Larranaga ‘04
Miss Kathleen B. Mangiaracina ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Julius M. Medez
Ms. Elizabeth Klein ‘62
Ms. Mary Ann Larsen ‘92
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mangin
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Meehan ‘80
Ms. Joyce M. Klinger ‘67
Mrs. Carol A. (Michalski) Larson ‘67, ‘80
Mrs. Marianne E. (Busse) Manley ‘57
Mrs. Irene C. (Floryance) Klopotic ‘78
Mrs. Elizabeth J. (Anselmino) Larson ‘55
Mrs. Linda M. Mann ‘83
Mrs. Judy Mele ‘80
Mr. Robert Kloser
Mrs. Sharon V. (Engel) Larson ‘78, ‘06
Ms. Joan E. Marchetta ‘57
Mrs. Sharon I. (Chmielewski) Melko ‘69
Ms. Julianne C. Kmetz ‘64
Mrs. Barbara A. (Sylvestor) Lathrop ‘85
Mrs. Millie (Joseph) Marco ‘57
Mrs. Noreen (Mroczkowski) Meravy ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Knapczyk
Mrs. Violette Lauridsen ‘79
Ms. Leslie M. Marks ‘90
Merck Parternship For Giving
Mr. Robert J. Knapp
Mrs. Dorothy A. (Kovach) Lauterbach ‘61
Mrs. Jean A. (Frank) Marquette ‘84
Mrs. Nancy (Schwarz) Merrill ‘63
Mrs. Mary A. Knutson ‘90
Ms. Debby Lavazza
Mrs. Roberta E. Marsh ‘96
Ms. Roberta J. Messer ‘86
Mrs. Carol A. (Kuban) Koch ‘61
Mrs. Patricia M. (Suedmeyer) Law ‘79
Mr. John P. Marshall ‘90
Mrs. Natalie M. (Bieniasz) Meyers ‘86
Mrs. Christine A. Kohanzo ‘03
Mr. Eric J. Lawhead ‘07
Ms. Barbara J. Martin ‘66
Michael W. Hansen, P.C.
Dr. and Mrs. Mukund Komanduri
Ms. Donna M. Lawien ‘06, ‘13
Mrs. Patricia (Sorgani) Martin ‘50
Mr. Brian J. Michalak ‘83
Mrs. Ruth E. Kopec ‘90, ‘03
Lawn Works of Joliet, Inc.
Mrs. Phyllis (Black) Martinec ‘79
Mrs. Barbara A. (Radosta) Michalski ‘55
Mrs. Catherine A. (Devine) Korevec ‘48
Mr. Stephen T. Lawrence
Ms. Marietta A. (DelRose) Martinez ‘84
Mr. Lawrence W. Mickas ‘96, ‘98
University of St. Francis Magazine
Mrs. Jean T. (Clemens) McKenna ‘73 Mrs. Heather A. McKeon ‘07
Joan M. Travers ‘80, ‘04)
Mr. Mark Midlock ‘85
Mrs. Betty J. (Reed) Nienhueser ‘79
Mr. Charles R. Paul, Jr. (Sheryl Kocher* ‘70)
Mrs. Deborah C. Raschi ‘13
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Midlock
Mr. John B. Nikchevich
Mr. Jonathan D. Paul ‘04, ‘11
Ms. Lu Anne Rayl ‘80
Mrs. Joanne M. (Kenney) Mieding ‘64
Mrs. Pamela J. (Kolada) Nogal ‘68
Mrs. Kathleen N. (Koelsch) Pawlowski ‘66
Recovery Management Services, Inc.
Mrs. Karen R. (Aschenbrener) Miklic ‘90, ‘99
Mrs. Muriel L. Nordland-Grant ‘83
Mrs. Mercedes Paytuvi ‘86
Mrs. Rosemary Y. (Lamb) Reed ‘67
Mrs. Sharon K. (Bedford) Mikula ‘82
Mrs. Marcia E. Nordmark ‘87
Mrs. Paula M. (Ciomei) Pedersen ‘60
Mrs. Mary Jane Reese ‘91
Miller Mechanical, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Nork
Mrs. Judith A. Peistrup ‘87
Mrs. Mary Ann (Wynne) Reher ‘72
Ms. Debra M. Miller ‘02, ‘06
Mrs. Ruby (Self) Norman ‘82
Mrs. Patricia D. (Kurucar) Pekelnicky ‘74
Mrs. Linda J. Reichert ‘80
Mrs. Alma O. Miller ‘89
Mrs. Sandra (Mule’) Norman ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott Pekol ‘99
Mrs. Mary B. (Devine) Reiter ‘73
Mrs. Donna M. (Rodeghiero) Miller ‘63
Mrs. Esther (Heimann) Norrenberns ‘59
Remco Medical, Inc.
Mrs. Rosann M. (Buswell) Miller ‘76
Ms. LaDonna E. Norstrom ‘70
Peoples Gas
Ms. Kathleen Renard ‘91
Mrs. Yvonna Miller
Ms. Rita J. Nortrup ‘77
Mrs. Anita M. Peters ‘90
Ms. Loraine Renfroe ‘95, ‘01
Mrs. Mary (Mistro) Miller-Roed ‘80
Mr. Ronald J. Novak ‘77
Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Wubben) Peters ‘02
Mrs. Anna Mae (Trizna) Repke ‘60
Mrs. Patricia Miller-Wilson ‘95
Mrs. Janet R. (Schroeder) Novotny ‘67
Mrs. Janine M. (Liptak) Petric ‘73
Mrs. Jacqueline (Brown) Reposh ‘64
Mrs. Linda (Quartuccio) Milzarek ‘65
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Phelan ‘01
Mrs. Susan J. (Kreshock) Retseck ‘61
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Minarich
Mrs. Mary L. Reuss ‘77
(Jeana R. Carrico ‘00)
Minarich Graphics & Supplies, Inc.
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Phoenix Systems & Service, Inc. Mr. Thomas J. Piasecki ‘04
Mrs. Helen P. Reynolds ‘79
Mr. John Minier
Mrs. Michele D. O’Boyle
Piazza & Mannerino Masonry
Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Reynolds
Ms. Karen A. Minnerath ‘91
Mrs. Marie T. (O’Connor) O’Brien ‘83
Mr. Fred Piediscalzi
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Rhodes
Ms. Sopheap L. Mitchell ‘06
Mrs. Marjorie (Tiernan) O’Brien ‘80
Ms. Virginia (Cronin) Pitts ‘54
Rialto Square Theatre
MK Orthopaedics, Surgery & Rehabilitation
Mrs. Mary E. O’Brien ‘76
Mr. Ryan M. Pizinger
Mrs. Mary M. (White) Rice ‘60
Ms. Christine B. Montgomery
Mrs. Susan B. O’Brien ‘96
Mrs. Barbara A. Pizzo ‘11
Mr. Corey M. Richardson ‘09
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Montoya
Mrs. Linda P. O’Donnell ‘05
Mrs. Patricia M. (Kasak) Plagenz ‘54
Mrs. Sharon K. Rickley ‘90
Mrs. Nancy L. Rosenberger Moore ‘79
Mrs. Patricia (Coughlin) O’Donnell ‘61
Mrs. Mary (Maes) Plaine ‘90
RICOH USA, Inc
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Moore
Mrs. Irene M. (Planinsek) Odorizzi ‘55
Mr. Michael Planeta ‘85, ‘96
Mr. Kevin J. Rigney ‘78
Mrs. Constance (Gilmore) Morgan ‘66
Odyssey Transportation
Mr. Jeremy A. Poch ‘95, ‘02
Ms. Maria Riha ‘88
Ms. Linda S. Morganson ‘05
Mrs. Virginia A. Ogan ‘79
Mrs. Jennifer P. Polka ‘06
Dr. Dorothy A. Ritter ‘66
Mr. Donald J. Morin ‘75
Mrs. Rita A. (Robertson) Ohlson ‘50
Mr. Larry J. Ponce ‘89
Mrs. Judith Ritter Darr ‘93, ‘13
Mrs. Elizabeth Morin ‘84
Mrs. Mary C. (Schlee) O’Kelly ‘02, ‘06
Ms. Penny Poninski
Mrs. Mary F. (Rodriguez) Roa ‘59
Ms. Sarah Mormann
Old Timers Baseball Association of Will County
Mr. Shaun M. Porento ‘06
Ms. Claudette L. (Patheal) Roberts ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Morrison
Mrs. Patricia A. (Leonardis) Oleson ‘84
Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Molloy) Porter ‘72
Ms. Mollie Rockafellow
Mr. Submarine
Mr. Steven G. Olivere ‘90
Mr. Robert A. Porter
Ms. Linda S. Rocke ‘04
Mr. Michael F. Mravle ‘97
Ms. Cheryl A. Olson ‘84
Mrs. Caroline L. Portlock ‘02, ‘04
Mr. and Mrs. David Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Mudron
Mrs. Marcia R. (Halloran) O’Neal ‘69
Mrs. Golda (Sitler) Posey ‘85
Mrs. Patricia K. (Dunne) Roe ‘58
Mrs. Dorine M. (Berta) Muenzing ‘57
Kent L. Oots, Ph.D. ‘78
Mr. Johnnie Potts ‘93
Ms. Annette Roemer
Mrs. Rebecca (Daugherty) Muhs ‘88
Mr. Steven E. Osborn ‘85
Mrs. Antoinette L. Pretto-Sparkhul ‘03, ‘09
Mrs. Susan M. (Doyle) Rogina ‘94, ‘99
Mrs. Roberta J. (Bene) Mulholland ‘80
Mrs. Rosemary (Tyl) Osmulski ‘62
Mrs. Arretta M. (Workman) Price ‘82
Ms. Andrea A. Rohde ‘00
Mrs. Kathleen T. Mulholland-Zarate ‘05
Ms. Joy E. Otis ‘00
Prime Time Marketing
Ms. Elizabeth F. Rohlsen ‘80
Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy
Otis Elevator
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pritz
Mrs. Melissa M. Rolinitis
Mrs. Jane B. (Groth) Murphy ‘63
David J. Ottensmeyer, M.D. ‘85
Mr. Gavin L. Prokopec ‘14
Mrs. Joan (Opyt) Romanus ‘59
Mrs. Jane M. (Furdek) Murphy ‘70
Our Lady of Angels Senior Living Center
Ms. Pollyanne Pucel
Mrs. Donna M. (Volpo) Rominger ‘86
Dr. Madonna M. Murphy Mrs. Marianne (Herringer) Murphy ‘62
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Roolf
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Mrs. Mary B. (Pelletier) Roos ‘83
Mrs. Mary (Kelley) Murphy ‘60 Mrs. Gerrieann (Kiniry) Murray ‘63
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Paddock
Mrs. Therese (Ryan) Quick ‘53
Mrs. Mary T. (Cushing) Ross ‘57
Mrs. Barbara Mutz Lecky ‘69
Mrs. June Paeth
Mr. Ryan P. Quigley
Mrs. Joanne (Baumgartner) Rossbach ‘76
Ms. Elizabeth A. Myers ‘72
Mrs. Carole L. (Cavanaugh) Pajak ‘67
Ms. Samantha M. Quigley
Mrs. Mary A. (Sterkowitz) Rothenberg ‘70
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Ms. Candice R. Quinerly ‘10
Mrs. Norma T. (Wilhelmi) Rourke ‘47
Ms. Jeanette K. Nedelsky ‘54
Mrs. Sharon A. Palmer ‘94, ‘97 Mrs. Judith V. (Gruca) Papandria ‘69
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Mrs. Mary Kay (Walter) Rowe ‘69
Catherine Jo Nelson, Ph.D. Ms. Celeste M. Nelson ‘71
Mrs. Margaret J. (Cramer) Parke ‘55
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Radeke
Mrs. Terri S. Ruff ‘98, ‘02, ‘12
Mrs. Patricia G. (Ford) Nelson ‘78, ‘87
Mr. Dave J. Parker
Mrs. Christine A. (Seper) Rados ‘67
Mr. and Mrs. William Ruhaak
Mrs. Arlene R. (Brummel) Nethery ‘55
Mrs. Frances E. Parker ‘91
Mrs. Donna (Stuczynski) Ramirez ‘79
Ms. Elvia Ruiz
Mrs. Kathleen M. Netzel ‘87
Mrs. Denise M. (Lazorik) Parman ‘85
Mr. Matthew A. Ramuta (Joan Nahas* ‘56)
Mrs. Catherine A. (Quoss) Russ ‘70
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Neverman
Ms. Phyllis J. Parr ‘86
Ms. JessAnn Randich
Ms. Mary Ann Russ ‘73
Mrs. Virginia L. (Ribordy) Neville ‘57
Mrs. Joyce A. (Crader) Partain ‘76
Mr. John A. Randich, Sr. ‘76
Mr. and Mrs. E. Wesley Russell
Next Media
Mr. Jesus Partida ‘92, ‘96
Mr. Alan C. Randolph ‘07
Dr. R. Terry Russell
Mrs. Sherene L. Nicolai ‘03, ‘06
Mrs. Elyse J. Passwello ‘81
Ms. Kathleen M. (Bolte) Randolph ‘69
Mrs. Paula T. (Krzicnik) Ryan ‘61
Mrs. Margaret (Tully) Nicosia ‘81
Mr. Jack K. Patsch
Ms. Sharon A. Ranshaw ‘00
Mrs. Barbara E. (Veverka) Nielson ‘64
Mrs. Rosemarie A. (Kotesa) Patterson ‘58
Ms. Ruth A. Rapposelli ‘07
Mrs. Miriam H. (Orlowski) Palmer ‘62
Ms. Susan E. Rosenberg ‘91
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Rouse Mrs. Celeste (Blaskievich) Rudman ‘61
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S S&J Door, Inc. Mrs. Mary Ann (Meehan) Sabatini ‘95 Mrs. Donna G. Sabo ‘87 Mrs. Sheila M. (Caddigan) Saccomanno ‘74 Mrs. Therese M. (Klawitter) Safavi ‘70 Mrs. Therese Sanborn ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. David Sandahl
(Marcille M. Pasdertz ‘67)
Mr. Kevin M. Sandal ‘86 Mr. Joseph R. Santos ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Schaack Mrs. Carol J. (Lewicki) Schaffer ‘79 Mr. Edward J. Schaffer Mrs. Judith L. (Hagele) Schanilec ‘76 Mrs. Judith (Jerger) Schatz ‘71 Miss Margaret M. Schauer ‘63 Mr. Timothy P. Schlenger ‘07 Mrs. Lisa A. Schmitt ‘05 Ms. Sharon R. Schneider ‘86 Ms. Harriet G. Schott ‘80 Mrs. Colette M. Schrank ‘10 Mrs. Michele (Piazza) Schroeder ‘95 Dr. Cathleen Schultz Mr. and Mrs. John G. Schultz Mrs. Robin J. (Bartolomeo) Schuster ‘66 Mrs. Josephine (Huber) Schweitzer ‘57 Ms. Patricia M. Schwerdle Ms. Margaret M. Schwiesow ‘63, ‘80 Mrs. Mary Patrice (Crane) Scully ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sears Mrs. Lillian R. (Barnas) Sedgwick ‘55 Mr. Brian K. Seeley ‘02 Mrs. Marian S. Seib ‘88, ‘91 Ms. Mary Louise Sejda ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Selzer Ms. Joyce M. Senffner ‘60 Mrs. Mary M. (Kroeger) Sepulveda ‘03 Mrs. Helen A. (Jones) Settle ‘81 Mr. Gregory D. Severson ‘83 Mrs. Deborah A. Sewald ‘99 Mrs. Audrey J. Shaffer ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sharp Mrs. Mary V. Shaw Mr. David P. Shea ‘84 and
Dr. Rita Tamulis-Shea ‘83
Mrs. Linda A. Shea ‘11 Mrs. Anna (Buckstegge) Shockey ‘76 Mrs. Shirley M. (Fry) Shubat ‘93 Abul H. Siddiqui, M.D. ‘03 Mrs. Margaret R. (Quinn) Siefert ‘73 Mrs. Edmee (Pallares) Sienkowski ‘79 Mrs. Jeanne M. Sierka ‘92 Mrs. Judith (Paul) Sigler ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Ross R. Sikyta Mrs. Paulette (Coons) Simmons ‘71, ‘90 Mrs. Susan G. (Balmes) Simms ‘60 Mrs. Grace A. (Gozder) Simonaitis ‘60 Mrs. Carol A. Simonetta ‘96
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Simonetti
State Farm Companies Foundation
The Voyager Group, Ltd.
Mr. Robert Simonetti and Family
Mrs. Mary E. (Craft) Steinbach ‘71
Ms. Debra R. Themig ‘02
Mr. Ron Simonetti
Mrs. Carmeen (Blasey) Steiner ‘61
Mrs. Susann M. Theobald ‘95, ‘97
Mrs. Carol A. Simpson ‘94
Pamela K. Steinke, Ph.D.
Mrs. Dawn R. Thomson ‘13
Mrs. Janet L. (Zenkus) Simpson ‘69
Ms. Maureen Stephan
Mr. David Thornton and Ms. Kim Edminston
Ms. Tricia L. Simpson
Ms. Linda L. Stephens ‘81
Ms. Mary J. (Funk) Thuma ‘62
Ms. Deidre Sinchak ‘02
Mrs. Marguerite M. Stephenson ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. Federico C. Ticala
Mrs. Noralee M. (Lyons) Singer ‘71
Mrs. Deborah A. Sterling ‘06
Mrs. Noreen T. (Kennedy) Tierney ‘57
Mrs. Mary (McCoy) Sisley-Shuker ‘76
Mrs. Janice L. (Hinkleman) Sterling ‘95
Mrs. Patricia (Harrigan) Tierney ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. Greg A. Sitar
Mrs. Jo Anne M. (Donnelly) Sternisha ‘71
Mrs. Anne M. (Phelan) Tietyen ‘66
Mrs. LaVerne (Monette) Sites ‘53
Mrs. Birdella A. (Daily) Stevenson ‘66
Mr. Tommie Toliver, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Skinner
Mrs. Marilyn (Laverty) Stewart ‘65
Mrs. Ruth (Kramer) Tomala ‘74
Ms. Linda Jo Skuban ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stiglich ‘79
Mrs. Christine (Monahan) Tomasino ‘76
Ms. Jeanette L. Skul ‘59
Ms. Anne-Christine Tompkins ‘14
Mrs. Nancy (Ward) Skuta ‘58
Mrs. Carla J. (Simons) Stiles ‘90
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Tompkins
Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Slade
Mrs. Marguerite (Veras) Stoiber ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Sloan
Mrs. Edith T. Stoneking ‘79
Mrs. Lou Ann H. Tousey ‘84
(Edwina E. Pointer ‘71)
(Mary Jo Kinsella ‘80)
(Mariangela Sanelli ‘85)
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Storie (Anita Nelson ‘68)
Mrs. Karen A. Towns ‘03
Ms. Cindy O. Sloan ‘04
Susan A. Stowe, Ph.D
Tri-K Supplies, Inc.
Ms. Sandra L. Sloka ‘06
Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Strle ‘80
Ms. Antonette Trinchese ‘57
Mrs. Constance R. Slomka ‘89
Mrs. Rosalie M. (Curatolo) Tronc ‘63
Mrs. Colleen A. (James) Slouf ‘70
Mr. Paul D. Strle
Mrs. Ivadelle M. (Noel) Trude ‘53
Mr. Michael Small
Mrs. Marian E. Stromquist ‘75
Mr. James L. Trudeau
Dr. Mary F. Smaron ‘68
Mrs. Alice A. (Glowacki) Strzalka ‘51
Mr. John M. Trusty ‘75
Mrs. Clarice M. (Krawczyk) Smedley ‘62
Student Government Association 2007
Truth Restaurant — Kate Mohundro
Mrs. Catherine (Weberg) Smirnoff ‘64
Mrs. Tammie Rae (Fairbairn) Studer ‘84
Mrs. Phyllis A. Tschumper ‘80
Mr. Gregory Smith ‘02
Mr. Matt Stukel
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Turk (Celeste Konecny ‘65)
Mrs. Jeanette M. Smith ‘06
Mrs. Minola C. (Williams) Sturm ‘39
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua J. Tyler
Ms. Joan (Neff) Smith ‘81
Mrs. Rose L. (Barton) Suiter ‘96
Mrs. Judith A. (Hunt) Smith ‘79
Mr. Charles J. Sullivan ‘06
Mrs. Kathryn R. (Wrobel) Tyler ‘95
Ms. Susan E. Smith ‘04
Mrs. Margaret A. (Sandberg) Swanson ‘87
Ms. Terri Tyner ‘73
Mr. Wayne Smith
Mrs. Joan A. (Sharek) Sweeney ‘95
Mr. Anthony Tyus ‘78
Mrs. Dolores M. (Grenchik) Smolen ‘50
Mr. James E. Swicionis ‘93
Mrs. Beverly A. Snyder ‘92, ‘97
Ms. Elizabeth M. Switalski ‘05
Miss Jeanette A. Snyders ‘76
Syl’s Restaurant
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Soldan ‘93
Mrs. Mary Grace (Morrotto) Szczypta ‘67
Mrs. Karen A. (Reilly) Udell ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Szoke ‘78
Mrs. Kathleen A. (Tadey) Ullian ‘74
USF Social Work Club
(Christina ‘94, ‘05)
Mrs. Mary K. Solon-Goers ‘73
(Christine (Prieboy) Quigley-Strle ‘83)
(Donna M. Musich ‘80, ‘04)
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Solorio, Jr. Sooper Lube
(Kathryn R. Wrobel ‘95)
USF Women’s Soccer Team
Sosnoski Exterminating, Inc.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Southcomb
Ms. Mary F. Tadey ‘84, ‘05
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Mrs. Lucinda A. (Conz) Spang ‘91
Ms. Ramonda F. Talkie ‘71
Ms. Diane Vaccarino ‘98
Mrs. Cathleen D. Spangler ‘00, ‘04, ‘07
Mr. Timothy J. Talley
Mr. Peter Valek
Mrs. Karen M. (Plese) Speckman ‘83
Mrs. Chieh K. Tan ‘00
Maribel Valle, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Spesia ‘05, ‘08
Mrs. Dina Tanner ‘93
Mrs. Maureen A. (Burich) Van Moffaert ‘82
Mr. James R. Spina
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Tapak
Mrs. Shirley M. (Brophy) Vance ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Spinozzi ‘81
Dr. Troy L. Tatum ‘87, ‘95
Ms. Anne E. VanderVelden ‘00
Spirit Wearhouse
Mrs. Ann B. Taylor ‘96
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. VanDolson
Mrs. Barbara A. (Brausch) Sprenger ‘63
Mrs. Juliann M. (Torkar) Teasdale ‘63
Mrs. Mary J. (Bergan) Vann ‘79
Mr. Stephen A. Spretnjak (Helen J. Sieron* ‘48)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Teresiak
Mrs. Pamela W. Vap ‘90
St. Mary Magdalene Church
Ms. Tracie M. Terlep
Mrs. Sharon L. Veet ‘92
Mrs. Adrienne M. (Lessard) Stack ‘92
Mrs. Loretta R. Teter ‘78
Mrs. Joann Verdeyen ‘77
Mrs. Julie A. (Frey) Stamper ‘95
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Thanas
Mrs. Marilyn R. (Beales) Viator ‘64
Mrs. Margaret M. (Glos) Stancel ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Reece Thayer
Mr. Michael A. Vidmar ‘72
Mrs. Bette L. Stanek ‘85
Thayer Brothers Deli
Mrs. Nancy K. (Lander) Vidmar ‘62
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Stanek
The Department
Dr. Patricia M. Vidmar-Scubic ‘75
Mrs. Janice M. (Jaksetich) Staniszewski ‘70
The Doug & Caryn Firebaugh Foundation
Mrs. Norma J. (Uremovic) Vilutis ‘77
Mrs. Lola J. (Stoltz) Stanley ‘79
The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate
Ms. Grace J. Vincent ‘05
Mrs. Ann A. Staroszczyk ‘92
The Perfect Swing, Inc.
Mrs. Loreen R. (Hildy) Vlk ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. Vogel
Webb Boys Leasing Corp. — J. Bradley Webb
Mrs. Ella B. (Kelly) Wilkey ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vollmer
Mrs. Anne J. (Hutchings) Webster ‘50
Mr. Brady W. Wilkins ‘03
Dr. and Mrs. Gary F. Voyce (Beverly ‘87)
Mrs. Marilyn Weeks ‘92
Will County Community Foundation
Mrs. Suzette (Staggs) Voyta ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Weigel
Mrs. Nancy M. Williams ‘88
Mr. Robert A. Vroegindewey, Jr. ‘93
Mrs. Pat M. Williams ‘79
(Nancy K. Krueger ‘71)
Y Mrs. Kim S. (Harcar) Yanello ‘96 Ms. Pauline M. Yatsko ‘53 Mrs. Clarice E. Yetter ‘82 Sr. Mary Jo Young, Ph.D. ‘66
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Weis ‘90
Mrs. Jean C. Winans ‘80
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Ms. Patricia A. (O’Byrne) Winchel ‘82
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Weiss
Windy City Popcorn & Supply Co.
Ms. Kathy M. Wachter
Ms. Denise E. Winfrey
Ms. Marie A. (Schuch) Wagner ‘87
Mrs. Kathleen M. (Doolin) Weiss ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Winkler
Mrs. Debra A. Wahl ‘97
Mr. Danny Wells
Mrs. Penelope S. Winnick ‘92, ‘05
Mr. Jason Waldvogel
Mr. Laurence R. Wells ‘03
Mrs. Karen E. (Germer) Wirka ‘80
Mrs. Diane Walker ‘92
Ms. Denise Werner ‘85
Mrs. Bonita M. (Henrisey) Wirth ‘63
Mrs. Kelly A. (Douglas) Walker ‘84, ‘06
Ms. Virginia R. Wessling ‘81
Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Witsaman ‘87
Mrs. Patricia (Sullivan) Walkley ‘80
Mrs. Linda C. Wheeler ‘87, ‘05
Mrs. Linda K. Woda ‘91
Mrs. Doris A. (Pohl) Wallace ‘48
Ms. Darlene White
Mrs. Loretta C. Wojtak ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. White
Mrs. Joan (Bisenius) Woksa ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn T. Walsh ‘00 (Amy ‘03)
Mrs. Jean M. Wolfe
Mrs. Susan M. (Ardaugh) Walsh ‘77, ‘87
Ms. Kathy N. Whiting ‘05
Mr. Gary Wolz ‘88
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Ward
Mrs. Sally (Busker) Whitley ‘84
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Wood ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Ward
Dr. Ben B. Whitlock
Mrs. Janet G. Ward ‘90
Mrs. Marjorie F. (Freiburg) Wiemels ‘60
Dr. Debra Workman
Mr. Michael L. Ward ‘88
Ms. Kimberly (Marks) Wigley ‘05
Mrs. Judith K. Wright ‘81
Mrs. Hilary T. Watson ‘95
Ms. Ann J. (Holland) Wilcox ‘81
Mrs. Dorothy M. Wutt ‘80
Mrs. Toni (Trainor) Watson ‘54
Mrs. Jean C. Wilhelmi ‘04
Colleen (Ruder) Wyse ‘75 and
Dr. Barbara Watters ‘79 and
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wilhelmi ‘88
(Margaret Sullivan ‘86)
Ms. Donna M. Wysock ‘75
Mrs. Phyllis A. (Schultz) Wear ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Wilhelmi (Sara ‘08)
Mr. Joseph T. Wysocki
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SPOTLIGHT ON CURRENT & FORMER EMPLOYEE DONORS
Terrance L. Cottrell, Ph.D
Mrs. Deborah M. Glenn
Mrs. Bonnie J. Covelli
Dr. June L. Grivetti
Mr. Anthony Arellano
Dr. Sharon M. Abbate
Dr. Marianne Curia
Mr. Glen H. Gummess
Mr. Robert J. Baron
Mrs. Mary Ann Andrade-Bekker
Ms. Cara Currier
Ms. Clarice Hearne
Mr. Mark D. Bass
Mr. Jeffery P. Barker
Mr. Joseph M. Curry
Mr. Wayne A. Heldebrandt
Mr. DeWitt Buchanan
Dr. Robert S. Barwa
Mr. Michael E. Decman
Mr. Jack R. Hermanski
Mrs. Karen L. Ciarlette
Mrs. Kimberly Beck
Fr. Terry A. Deffenbaugh, O.S.A.
Mrs. Janine M. Hicks
Mr. Michael J. Dowd
Mrs. Lisa A. Bersano
Mr. Jerred A. Delgado
Dr. Lyle L. Hicks
The Honorable Chrystel L. Gavlin
Mr. Charles M. Beutel
Mr. J. Anthony Delgado
Mrs. Gladys W. Hughes
Mr. Brian J. Giegerich
Mrs. Laura A. Biciste
Mr. Ronald H. Dodd
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Imler, O.S.F.
Mrs. Marisue Grabavoy
Ms. Eloise Billups
Dr. James A. Doppke, Sr.
Ms. Barbara Seib Ingold
Sr. Margaret E. Guider, O.S.F.
Mrs. Regina M. Block
Mr. William E. Dow
Ms. Caryn Jakielski
Mrs. Diane F. Habiger
Ms. Arlene A. Bogovich
Mrs. Betsy A. Dvorak
Ms. Annette M. Jelinek
Dr. Arvid C. Johnson
Mr. Justin J. Boyter
Mrs. Donna M. Eakle
Ms. Amanda L. Jensen
Sr. Dorothy C. Kinsella, O.S.F., Ph.D.
Mr. Joseph J. Bozen, Jr.
Ms. Laura A. Eggert
Dr. Arvid C. Johnson
Mr. Joseph T. Mallof
Dr. Patrick V. Brannon
Ms. Danielle K. Emola
Ms. Lori A. Jones
Mr. Karl J. Maurer
Mrs. Geri A. Brent
Ms. Jennifer Ethridge
Dr. Robert W. Kase
Ms. Kathleen J. McGowan
Dr. William R. Bromer
Mr. Michael A. Feminis
Dr. Marvin Katilius-Boydstun
Mr. J.D. Ross
Mr. Lawrence R. Burich
Ms. Joan L. Ferguson
Mr. Thomas R. Kennedy
Mr. Arthur F. Scheuber
Mr. William F. Burich
Mr. Joseph G. Ferrallo
Dr. Gerard H. Kickul
Sr. Faith Szambelanczyk, O.S.F.
Mr. George W. Capps
Dr. Catherine G. Ferrario
Ms. Joyce M. Klinger
Mr. Michael Turk
Mrs. Phyllis E. Carroll
Ms. Arlene J. Finkle
Dr. Richard J. Kloser
Mr. Thomas J. Vana
Mrs. Margaret A. Caruso
Mr. Donald J. Fisher
Mrs. Molly Knapczyk
Mr. J. Bradley Webb
Dr. Srimani Chakravarthi
Mr. Bruce A. Foote
Mrs. Joanna K. Kourtidis
Mrs. Patricia S. Wheeler
Mrs. Janet M. Chandler
Dr. Florida Freeman
Mrs. Mary Ann Krupa
Phyllis M. Wilson, Ph.D.
Mr. Jeffrey A. Chiapello
Ms. Julie A. Futterer
Ms. Amy A. Krynicki
Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie
Ms. Kyung-Mee Choi
Dr. John S. Gambro
Mr. Ralph J. Kwilosz
Mr. Robert W. Wysocki
Ms. Patricia A. Cipriani
Mrs. Rebecca R. Garland
Ms. Laura M. Lagreid
Sr. Mary Jo Young, O.S.F., Ph.D.
Christopher Clott, Ph.D.
Ms. Gail Gawlik
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Laken
Sr. Dolores Zemont, O.S.F.
Mr. Edward Condon
Mr. Gordon A. Gillespie
Mr. Dave Laketa
Dr. James H. Watters
(Donna Guderyahn ‘91) (Margaret R. Rozman ‘61)
(Cynthia A. Wagner ‘97)
(Kathryn M. Russell ‘93)
Mr. Daniel G. Younker ‘07, ‘08 Mr. David W. Younker ‘05 Mrs. Barbara S. (Tandecki) Yug ‘90
Z Ms. Margaret M. Zak ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Todd J. Zasada ‘08
(Julie A. Sowiak ‘98)
Ms. Lisa J. Zayudis ‘05 Mrs. Paula (Martin) Zech ‘92 Mr. Timothy A. Zelek Mr. Alex J. Zemansky ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Zier Mrs. Lya E. Zinn ‘77 Mrs. Joan J. (Reckendorf) Zupec ‘85
Stephen Klasko, M.D.
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Mrs. Kelly R. Lapetino
Catherine Jo Nelson, Ph.D.
Mr. Damon M. Sloan
Dr. Michael V. LaRocco
Mr. John B. Nikchevich
Ms. Sandra L. Sloka
NON-CASH GIFTS $1,000 or above
Ms. Patricia J. Larranaga
Mrs. Michele D. O’Boyle
Ms. Susan E. Smith
Mark Bass and Tracy Kontos
Ms. Debby Lavazza
Dr. John C. Orr
Mr. Edward A. Soldan
William and Patricia Bellah
Mr. Stephen T. Lawrence
Frank and Patricia Pascoe
Mrs. Teresa R. Spesia
Mitchell Buchar — Bajt Architects, Inc.
Mrs. Sara J. Leone
Mr. Jonathan D. Paul
Pamela K. Steinke, Ph.D.
Cesar and Rose Cardenas
Mr. Ronald C. Lipke
Mr. Michael Planeta
Ms. Maureen Stephan
First Community Bank
Mrs. Constance L. Litwiller
Ms. Nancy A. Pohlman
Susan A. Stowe, Ph.D
Cyril and Diane Habiger
Ms. Michelle L. Mahoney
Ms. Samantha M. Quigley
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Sullivan
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hotel
Mrs. Marianne E. Manley
Mr. Richard E. Radeke
Ms. Tracie M. Terlep
Joliet Slammers
Ms. Joan E. Marchetta
Ms. Jane V. Rapson
Mrs. Susann M. Theobald
James and Maryellen Klang
Mr. Ryan H. Marks
Ms. Mollie Rockafellow
Maribel Valle, Ph.D.
Mickey’s Tire & Service, Inc.
Nancy K. McKenna, J.D.
Ms. Annette Roemer
Dr. Patricia M. Vidmar-Scubic
Thomas and Georgeen Polyak
Dr. Lorri S. McMeel
Mrs. Melissa M. Rolinitis
Mrs. Marilyn Vollmer
Prime Time Marketing
Mrs. Lori McNamara
Dr. R. Terry Russell
Mrs. Jeanne S. Washburn
Michael Rittof
Mr. Brian J. Michalak
Mr. Edward J. Schaffer
Dr. Ben B. Whitlock
Brent and Jeanne Southall
Dr. Stephen F. Midlock
Mrs. Jodi C. Schager
Dr. Carol Jo Wilson
Turk Furniture
Mrs. Yvonna Miller
Mr. Arthur F. Scheuber
Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Witsaman
Anthony and Kendall Villa
Ms. Christine B. Montgomery
Dr. Cathleen Schultz
Dr. Debra Workman
The Village of New Lenox
Dr. Stephen G. Morrissette
Ms. Patricia M. Schwerdle
Dr. Frank J. Wyrostek
Tim Wallace Landscaping
Mrs. Lynnann Murphy
Mrs. Mary V. Shaw
Mr. Joseph T. Wysocki
Lawrence and Marilyn Wyllie
Dr. Madonna M. Murphy
Mrs. Linda A. Shea
Mrs. Julie A. Zasada
Mrs. Marianne Murphy
Ms. Cindy O. Sloan
Dr. Anthony J. Zordan
ABOVE: University of St. Francis acquired and has started offering classes and operating business functions out of two new campus buildings in Joliet.
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Three Oaks Legacy Society Three Oaks Legacy Society members support the university’s mission and vision by including the University of St. Francis in their estate and financial plans up to May 31, 2014. For more information, visit stfrancis.edu/support. Anonymous ‘46
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Block ‘79
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Peifer
Anonymous ‘49
Ms. Martha E. Boyle* ‘54
Anonymous ‘52 (2)
Mrs. Marlene (Stepaniak) Bremmer ‘59
Ms. Nancy J. Russell* ‘57
Anonymous ‘53
Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne S. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. David Sandahl
Anonymous ‘61 (2)
Mr. Richard L. Chavez
Anonymous ‘66 (2)
Mrs. Sally (Terman) Cohan ‘71
Mr. James P. Sczepaniak
Anonymous ‘68 (2)
Ms. Marcella (Moloney) Cromley ‘68
Ms. Marlene A. Skau ‘98
Anonymous ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. John W. D’Arcy
M. Therese Southgate, M.D.* ‘48
Anonymous ‘81
Mrs. Deborah A. Sterling ‘06
Anonymous ‘84
Mrs. Mary Ann (Bonkowski) Duderstadt ‘68
Ms. Cecilia A. Trizna-Vargo ‘59
Anonymous ‘92
Mrs. Ardith (Davis) Efner ‘70
Mr. Duane R. Walker
Anonymous ‘09
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Juster
Mr. Thomas B. Adams
Mr. James E. Walsh
Mrs. Marilyn (Schmotzer) Auth ‘48
Mrs. Dolores (Torres) Kenney ‘56
Mrs. Jo Ann McDonald Barber ‘52
Mr. John H. Leach (Cecily*)
Eileen and Packey Webb Family
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Benoit
Miss Rose E. Mancuso
Dr. Matthew E. Wetstein
Mrs. Anna Louise Masching ‘46
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Wheeler
Mrs. Kay (Cox) Bissonnette ‘46
Mr. Vincent K. McGirr
Ms. Mary Kay (Softcheck) Blake ‘70
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Moore
Mrs. Lee Ann (Heidenbluth)
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Blessent
Mrs. Esther (Heimann) Norrenberns ‘59
(Margaret Kennedy ‘69)
(Jeanette O’Donnell ‘49)
(Mary Lou Lechowich ‘66)
(Margaret Connor ‘61)
(Marcille Pasdertz ‘67)
(MaryAnne Krawchuck* ‘70) (Donna Kaminski* ‘64)
(Patricia Sexton ‘67) Wozniak ‘45
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Financial Statements
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION: MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013
ASSETS
2014 Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
Receivables
6,679,941
2013 $
4,216,181
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
4,726,042 5,293,995
712,723
693,240
1,227,097
2,311,949
Other Investments
22,989,412
24,040,700
Property and Equipment (Net of Depreciation)
38,080,421
33,267,881
2,467,157
2,329,738
$ 76,372,932
$ 72,663,545
Restricted Cash and Investments
Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable
$
1,118,417
$
897,804
Accrued Expenses
2,384,582
2,662,012
Deferred Revenue
3,488,006
4,714,340
Other Liabilities
1,208,992
727,435
Debt-Related Liabilities
27,325,767
28,749,778
1,075,545
1,141,589
36,601,309
38,892,958
27,838,983
21,832,940
Temporarily restricted
3,842,945
4,168,145
Permanently restricted
8,089,695
7,769,502
39,771,623
33,770,587
$76,372,932
$72,663,545
U.S. Government Student Loan Funds
Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted
Total Net Assets TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES: YEARS ENDED MAY 31, 2014 AND 2013
REVENUES, GAINS, AND OTHER SUPPORT Tuition and Fees
2014 $
59,386,787
2013 $
55,231,589
Less Scholarships and Aid
(17,828,381)
(16,656,739)
Net Tuition and Fees
41,558,406
38,574,850
Contributions
2,272,333
2,450,844
Grants and Contracts
1,705,303
1,477,152
129,826
153,873
Distribution from Trusts Held by Others Investment Return
669,351
900,342
4,056,569
3,622,577
924,983
510,319
51,316,771
47,689,957
Instruction
17,643,578
18,757,874
Academic Support
6,650,606
3,782,710
Student Services
7,934,119
6,097,720
Auxiliary Enterprises
4,127,563
3,710,710
36,355,866
32,349,014
8,142,753
9,824,214
585,098
547,248
45,083,717
42,720,476
6,233,054
4,969,481
20,703
801,729
138,996
152,884
Auxiliary Enterprises Other Income
Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support EXPENSES
Total Educational Program Services Institutional Support Fundraising
Total Expenses CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE OTHER REVENUES (EXPENSES) OTHER REVENUES (EXPENSES) Change in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap Agreement Change in Value of Split-Interest Agreements Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Total Other Revenues (Expenses) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
(391,717)
(232,018)
954,613
6,001,036
5,924,094
33,770,587
27,846,493
$ 39,771,623
$ 33,770,587
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Giving Back: Donor News
Caritas Scholarship Ball Dedicated to Student Support The 58th annual Caritas Scholarship Ball to support University of St. Francis students will be held on Jan. 24, 2015 at the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, Ill. The event, which has raised more than $3.8 million to benefit USF students, will be chaired by Steve & Candice* Rosen and Mike & Kathy* LaRocco. Arvid & Anne Johnson will be hosts. The event will feature a silent and live auction, gourmet cuisine and a premium bar, and music by High Society Orchestra. Mary Ann Ahern, political reporter for NBC5 News, will be Mistress of Ceremonies. Members of the committee include Duffy & Rachel Blackburn, Cesar & Rose Cardenas, Terry* & Michelle* Cottrell, Terry & Sue D’Arcy, Chris & Tammy Franklin, Bill & Diane* Habiger, Ani Johnson, Jim & Maryellen Klang, Pat* & Lora McGuire, Mike Mikuska*, Jennifer Nocco, Sam & Cindy Panayotovich, Jesse & Phavinee Park, Tyler & Stephanie* Qualio, Steve* & Ann* Randich, Tom & Michele Vana, Jay & Willie* Vidmar, Dan* & Tracey* Vogen and Denise Winfrey. (* These individuals are St. Francis alumni.) For information about tickets, sponsorships or supporting student scholarships,
Steve & Candice Rosen, Event Chairs
call 815-740-5065.
1234 AUCTION PREVIEW The live auction at the Caritas Scholarship Ball is an exciting way to support USF students. This year’s live auction will include unforgettable experiences such as... A week away for eight in a St. Joseph, Mich. home with celebrity chef Jackie Shen providing a meal during the stay. Golf at the exclusive Rich Harvest Farms with Super Bowl Shufflers and famed former Bears players, Jim McMahon and Otis Wilson. Kathy & Mike LaRocco, Event Chairs
Sports experiences, luxury trips and a wine package fill out the live auction offerings.
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Calendar of Events 2015 JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day (campus closed) 8 Alumni Daybreak Service Day &
MARCH 5 Alumni EAN Meeting: Will Co. Licensure Update
6 Alumni & Friends Italy Trip
Breakfast
10 Alumni BAN Meeting 19 MLK Day (campus closed) 23 RSTM Alumni Gathering 24 Women’s Basketball Alumnae Game 25 Tennis Alumni Reunion 30 High School Art Competition Exhibit at USF Ends
31 Dun Scotus Alumni Brunch FEBRUARY 5 Alumni Wine & Cooking Demonstration 6 USF Art Gallery: “Mixed Bag Redux” Exhibit by Steve Sherrell Begins
8 12 14 16 18 26 28
Music at Moser: Pianist Jim Stopher in Concert Valentine’s Service Day Sunny Hill Nursing Home Valentine’s Day Party Bernie Day Adult & Transfer Open House Alumni Career Networking Progressive Dinner “Game, Set, Match!” Alumni Tennis Party
To celebrate Christmas with service, a group of USF employees and their families decorated cookies with residents of Joliet’s Daybreak Shelter in December.
11 Music at Moser: Concert Chorale Spring Concert
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(March 6-15)
7 9 13 19 20 22
Alumni BAN Meeting Spring Break (March 9-13 campus closed) Alumni Trip to “The Book of Mormon” Music at Moser: Haymarket Opera Steve Sherrell Exhibit at USF Art Gallery Ends Freshman Visit Day/Adult & Transfer Open House
26 USF Spring Musical: “The Sound of Music” (March 26-29)
27 28 31
USF Art Gallery: Visual Arts Honors & Awards Competition Begins Second Annual Bunny Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt Music at Moser: Vocal Jazz Ensemble
APRIL 2 Easter Break (April 2-3 campus closed) 5 Visual Arts Competition Exhibit at USF Art Gallery Ends
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Music at Moser: New Music Concert “Pint for a Pint” Alumni Blood Drive
16 21 24 25
Music at Moser: Axiom Brass Saints Recruiting Saints Career Fair for Current Students & Alumni Alumni EAN Panel: Danielson Evaluation Music Student Recital I Schola Cantorum, Singing Saints & Singing Sinners Spring Concert Joliet Symphony Orchestra at the Rialto Square Theater
25 Freshman Registration (April 25-26) 30 Music Student Recital II MAY 1 USF Art Gallery: The Annual Senior Thesis Exhibition (May 1-23)
2 3 8 16 22
Alumni BAN Meeting Music at Moser: Joliet Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert Final Exams (May 8-14) Spring Commencement Alumni Joliet Slammers Game & Picnic
JUNE 12 Young Alumni Happy Hour
Saturday Info Sessions are brief Saturday campus visits which include a short tour. Space is limited to three per family. RSVP: 815-740-2270 | JANUARY 10, 17, 24 & 31 | FEBRUARY 14, 21 & 28 | MARCH 7, 14 & 28 | APRIL 11 & 18
Alumni event information or registration: 877-811-ALUM | alumni@stfrancis.edu | stfrancis.edu/alumni/events Athletics information or game schedules: 815-740-3464 | gofightingsaints.com USF Art Gallery exhibitions: 815-740-3787 | jmoore@stfrancis.edu | Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment For information about all other university events and activities: 800-735-7500 | stfrancis.edu
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