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Alpha Sigma Lambda was originally founded in 1946 by Dr. Rollin E. Posey, Dean of University College of Northwestern University, to recognize and honor superior scholarship of adults who accomplish academic excellence while trying to fulfill their many commitments to family, community, and work.  Today, Alpha Sigma Lambda is the oldest and largest chapter-based honor society for adult students with chapters at over 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States.  Lewis University is proud to present this nationally recognized prestigious honor to recognize the valuable contributions non-traditional students make to the university’s diverse learning community.

To be considered for chapter membership, a student must meet the following requirements:  be at least 24 years of age; be a matriculated student seeking his/her first undergraduate degree; have completed a minimum of 32 credit hours at Lewis University; have at least 12 credit hours in liberal arts; have achieved at least a 3.700 grade point average; rank among the top 20% of eligible students; and have junior or senior status.

This year, a total of 52 students accepted membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda; a total of 21 students attended the ceremony.  The adult student inductees represented 17 majors from all four colleges; were daytime, evening, main campus, regional campus, and online students; and in addition to being Illinois residents, one student was from Wisconsin, one from California, and four from New Mexico.  Every student inductee had a GPA within the range of 3.837 – 4.000.

The ceremony began with an introduction by Bernadette Valderrama, Academic Advisor for the School for Professional and Continuing Education and Chapter Councilor, who recognized how it was indeed a day for great celebration and applauded the students for their effort and persistence. This was followed by a moving invocation delivered by Dr. Lesley Page, Associate Professor from The College of Arts and Sciences, who also serves as Deputy Councilor.  The Welcome Address was then given by Lewis University President, Br. James Gaffney, who generously acknowledged that, for adult students to excel scholastically amid their countless responsibilities and challenges, is testament to their competence, courage, and discipline.

During the ceremony, Dr. Walter Pearson, Dean of the School for Professional and Continuing Education, offered gratitude to those who admirably commit to serving adult students and presented four Excellence in Learning awards to three Faculty Members, Dr. R. V. Barello, Dr. Philip Jenks, Dr. Anne Rapp, and to one Staff Member, Maggi Pfrommer.  The four award recipients along with Br. James Gaffney were also bestowed with Honorary Membership in the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society.

The newly elected 2013 Alpha Sigma Lambda Student Officers, Gene Klimek (President), Doris Wallace (Vice President), Sarah Eberwein (Secretary), and Marina Kostyra (Treasurer) assisted with the ritual and administered the Pledge of Membership to the new inductees.  Also assisting the inductees before and after the ceremony, were the newly appointed 2013 Board Members, Robin Boland, Eva Bustamante, La’toya Carter, Laura Hutton, Joan Strainis, and Chad Turner, as well as the staff from the School for Professional and Continuing Education.

Dr. Mary Fisher, Associate Professor in the College of Education recited the names, and Dr. Michael Cherry, Coordinator of Adult Business Programs from the College of Business along with Dr. Lesley Page distributed certificates and membership materials to the inductees.

After a standing ovation, and a resplendent recessional to The Trumpet Voluntary performed by musician, Michael Pleska, the inductees were joined by family, friends, and faculty, for a reception of light refreshments and fellowship.

Students inducted into the honor society included: Christine Alessi, Kevin Archibald, Tamara Arnold, Ann Bakshis, Christa Barton, James Baum, Jennifer Belice, Therese Berglund, Michael Bird, Michael Breese, Jodi Canaday, Ann Candelaria, Nicholas Cassell, Sheila Debelak, Wojciech Fedorowicz, Lynda Frank, Chad Funk, Cary Hansing, Karly Hantosh, Shannon Heim, Kimberly Herzog, Christina Howard, Eileen Johnson, William Kallal, Kevin Karasti, Wendy Knox, George Krizka, Kandis Kuklinski, Sarah Langheld, Julie Lombardo, Jessica Mellen, Mark Milazzo, Daniel Miller, Joyce Montoya-Roach, Danielle Mosher, Heather Multon, Scott Myers, Heath Parvis, Kelly Quinn, Nicole Rafferty, La’tonya Sawyer, Jeremy Schmeling, David Scholtes, Anna Schroeder, Cynthia Shepkong, Ann Marie Spohnholtz, Vincent Sproete, Kathryn Strait, Tracy Vittorio, Laura Wirth, David Woock, Ruben Zendejas.

Story contributed by: Bernadette Valderrama

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The photo above features students who attended the ceremony:

Third Row (Top) (left to right): Ann Bakshis; Kelly Quinn; Karly Hantosh; George Krizka; Scott Myers; Kevin Karasti; Michael Bird

Second Row (left to right): La’tonya Sawyer; Danielle Mosher; Kathryn Strait; Ann Marie Spohnholtz; William Kallal; Joyce Montoya-Roach

First Row (Bottom) (left to right):  Jodi Canaday; Heather Multon; Wendy Knox; Therese Berglund; Cynthia Shepkong; Anna Schroeder; Julie Lombardo

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For more information contact a Reference assistance at (815) 836-5306 .

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The Joliet Chamber of Commerce Council for Working Women is offering a scholarship to assist mature, working women and/or women training for the workforce who are in need of financial assistance to help them further their post-secondary education at local vocational/trade schools, accredited colleges or universities. Applications are being accepted until June 1 for scholarships ranging from $500 – $1,000.  Get the application by clicking the icon above.

Sincerely,

Kathy Bruss

Scholarship Counselor

Financial Aid Services

Lewis University

brusska@lewisu.edu

815-836-5792 (phone)

815-836-5135 (fax)

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Don’t forget about the Refer a Friend  Initiative!!  As a student, if you attend an IMPACT Lab workshop, you will be entered in a raffle to win a 7” tablet!  If you find the workshop or our services to be beneficial and Refer a Friend… Your friend will be entered into the raffle AND for making the referral…you will get another entry!  You will be entered into the raffle with EVERY referral you make!  The more referrals you make…the better YOUR chances of winning the tablet!  Word of mouth is the best marketing!  Refer a friend…and maybe you will be lucky enough to reap the rewards!

If you are interested in other topics or you are interested in one listed here but unavailable at that time… REMEMBER… we are available for one-on-one appointments and would be happy to schedule a time to meet at your convenience!

Use your smart phone to scan this and quickly access the IMPACT Workshop Registration page to register for a workshop or to see the full list of offerings!

Don’t have a smart phone? No problem… to see our schedule and to register, simply go to  http://www.lewisu.edu/impactworkshops

Faculty you can request a class visit! We can introduce the IMPACT Lab and our services or provide a workshop within your class!

To schedule your one-on-one session or to request a class visit… please reply to this email.

We look forward to meeting your academic technology needs!

Sincerely,

The IMPACT Lab Staff

Melissa, Brian, Ashley & Cassie

Melissa M. Cavazos-Eichelberger
Center for Academic Technology Solutions (CATS)

IMPACT Lab and Academic Technology Coordinator

Lewis University | Romeoville, IL

Phone: 815/836-5583

Fax: 815/838-9456
Email: eichelme@lewisu.edu

Website: www.lewisu.edu/impact

 Wouldn’t life be worth the living, wouldn’t dreams keep coming true…if we kept the Christmas Spirit all the whole year through?

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Start off on the right foot with a class that stimulates your critical thinking skills, teaches you about yourself as a learner, and enables you to explore your academic and professional goals.

Adult students seeking admission or re-admission to Lewis University who are admitted before the end of the term are eligible for a scholarship to cover the tuition for the course. 

The Adult College Experience (ACE) is a 3 credit course at Lewis University that is the pathway to completing your degree.  It will enable you to:

• succeed in accelerated courses
• excel in online and classroom learning environments
• hone your writing and critical thinking skills
• revisit and improve how to study most effectively
• enhance your professional and academic goals
• plan financially and academically so you complete your degree
• learn about how to earn college credit for knowledge gained from life experience
• become more aware of your learning style so you maximize your effectiveness in class and in your profession

Plus, the course orients you to all of the resources Lewis University has to offer, including:  online learning tools and courses, academic resources, and Library research.

Here’s what students who have taken the course have to say:

• This is a great class for adult students returning to college to learn how to get back into the college mode.
• I think the course will be an asset for my future courses.
• The class helped me to figure out the kind of learner that I am. [It] helps a student to realize their goals and better ways to achieve them.
• An excellent tool for adults new to Lewis. Provided information on resources that Lewis offers but also resources that an individual may not know they are capable of doing themselves.
• Class was always interesting and fun! I recommend this class for everyone! It is a great course for adults returning to college.

Please contact us to find out when the next offering of this course will be.  Please contact a Graduate and Adult Admissions Counselor for more information.

Contact your Adult Admission Advisor today to find more at

acceleratedprogram@lewisu.edu  or (815) 836-5610.

DON’T FORGET TO REFER A FRIEND!

LEWIS  UNIVERSITY’S  REFER  A  FRIEND

A successful University doesn’t just happen; it is the result of a strong commitment to excellence and in the relationships we build with our students and colleagues. We appreciate the confidence you’ve placed in us to provide you with the quality education you have come to expect from Lewis University, and we thank you for recommending us to your friends and family.

It’s easy to refer a friend! Complete the Refer a Friend Form located at: http://www.lewisu.edu/admissions/referafriend/ by indicating the potential student’s information and include your information too.

By referring someone to one of our Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Programs, you will receive a $100 Voucher for the Lewis University Bookstore once that student successfully enrolls in their first course.

The information you provide will never be used for any purpose other than communication regarding Lewis University. For more information please contact Nina Nowaczyk at 815-836-5811.

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