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I would normally start this introductory blog with the typical “hi! my name is …”, but I’m going to try something different.

Salutations!

If you are still reading this, you have made a wise choice. You, good sir/ma’am, are reading a blog by Anthony “Tony” Lyen. That’s right! THE Tony Lyen!

Let me tell you a few things about myself. First of all, I am going to be a Junior in the Fall 2011 semester, and I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Multimedia Journalism. I attended St. Laurence High School, and I am from Chicago, Illinois (right near Midway Airport).

I first heard about Lewis from my older cousin, Tommy. He graduated here and liked it, so I decided to have a look. I loved the campus, and I felt there was enough distance from my house where I could feel close to home yet a little independent. I came in as an undecided major, but I felt confident the staff at Lewis could help me find not only a major but also a future.

I got involved fast at Lewis. I knew the best way to enjoy my next four years here was to join organizations and get to know as many people as possible. Although I have only been here 2 years now, I have been involved with quite a lot. I became an Orientation Group Leader (OGL for short) last summer, but we’ll get back to that in a minute. I got a job on campus as a Resident Assistant in Founders Hall, a freshman residence hall. I am currently a navigator, which is essentially a tour guide of the campus. I am also on Food Committee, and this fall, I will be the Associate Director for Koinonia 45, which is a retreat held by Lewis University Ministry where one gets to experience God, oneself, and others, and I will start my role as the Assistant Tempo Editor for Lewis’ newspaper, The Flyer.

I am currently living in South Hall over the summer. Why am I here you ask? Well, I am once again an OGL. As an Orientation Group Leader, I help lead the first-year and transfer student orientations. I work with 9 other OGLs, all composed of students. The job is a blast! I get to know the incoming students, and I become closer with the faculty and staff here!

Well, I think I may be rambling now. I am excited to write more, learn more, and share it all with you!