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'Motherwell, Melanesia, & Monsters' on Exhibit Until Sept 20
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery at Lewis University is presenting "Motherwell, Melanesia, & Monsters: From the Private Collection of Mike Sobczyk," an eclectic and captivating exhibit showcasing works collected over several decades. The exhibit will be on view through September 20, with a  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

PLT Presents 'Superior Donuts' September 27-October 4
“ Superior Donuts ,”  written by Tracy Letts,   will have performances on September 27-29 and October 3-4 at the Philip Lynch Theatre on Lewis University's Romeoville Campus. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second weekend  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Lewis University Hosts Midwest World History Conference
The History Department at Lewis University welcomes the Midwest World History Conference on September 27-28.  The event is free and open to the public.  The conference brings together students, professors, and the public from the surrounding area. It runs Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from  [MORE] 

Lewis Partners with CTU for Master's in Ministry Degree
Lewis University is partnering with the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago to offer a coordinated master’s degree in ministry (MAM) program. This collaboration allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree in theology from Lewis and a MAM degree from CTU with a concentration in Intercultural Ministry  [MORE] 

Why Should I Vote? - Dr. Steve Nawara Answers
Dr. Steve Nawara, chair and professor of political science, answers, "Why I Should Go Out and Vote?" in a video blog for Voter Registration Day. He is part of the Lewis University Civic Engagement Committee , which encourages all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the democratic process by  [MORE] 

Explore Women’s Efforts Toward Just Peace in the Holy Land
The Catholic-Muslim Studies Program of Catholic Theological Union and the Gros Institute at Lewis University are hosting an interreligious conversation with two influential Palestinian voices who can share how women individually and collectively foster peacebuilding efforts in the Holy Land from 7-8:30  [MORE] 

Zilch Competing at Beach Volleyball Collegiate Challenge
Lewis men's volleyball sophomore  Quin Zilch  (Media, Penn./The Shipley School)  was selected to compete in the 2024 US Men's Beach Collegiate Challenge that will take place on the campus of Stevenson University in Owings Mills, MD from  September 13-15.    "This weekend I am competing in the 2024 USA  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Boysen Explores the Power of Mindfulness and Demureness
Dr. Sheila Boysen, an expert in leadership development and coaching, has recently published a thought-provoking blog post titled “ Coaching: Very Demure, Very Mindful .” She delves into the emerging trend of mindfulness and demureness, and how these concepts can be applied to the practice of coaching.  [MORE] 

Batmaz Featured on WalletHub Discussing Credit-Building Tool
Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics and MBA Program Co-Director at Lewis University’s College of Business, recently provided his expertise on credit-building strategies in an article on WalletHub , a leading personal finance platform. Dr. Batmaz emphasized that credit cards can be an  [MORE]