Largest class in university history receives degrees in May 
Lewis University awarded four honorary degrees at its Spring Commencement Ceremonies in May, recognizing the achievements of Father Robert Barron, creator and host of Catholicism, a groundbreaking 10-part documentary series and study program about the Catholic faith; James M. “Jim” Denny, a noted Chicago philanthropist with a lifetime of service to Catholic organizations; Guy R. Wiebking, Chairman of Presence Health; and Natalie Bayci, Coordinator for University Missions for the Diocese of Joliet. Jim Denny and Guy Wiebking were honored at the Commencement Ceremony for Graduate Students on Saturday, May 19. On Sunday, May 20, at the Ceremony for Undergraduates, honorary degrees were presented to Natalie Bayci and Father Barron. As Lewis University celebrates its 80th Anniversary, the   [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

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Jessica Luckett presents Lasallian Address  Jessica Luckett of Romeoville, Ill., presented the Student Lasallian Address at Lewis University’s May 2012 undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, held on  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Vantrease receives Father Aquinas Colgan Award  Lewis University student Liana Vantrease of Alsip, Ill., received the Father Aquinas Colgan Award at the university’s undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies,  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Lapimaa garners accolades for academics  Lewis University men's tennis player Uno Lapimaa (Tallinn, Estonia/Audentese) has been selected to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District ® 4 Men’s  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Aviation Summer Camp is June 18-22 at Lewis University  A summer aviation camp for high school students will held June 18-22 on Lewis University’s Main Campus in Romeoville. Participants will have the opportunity  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Free summer language program for students  Lewis University will offer 11th and 12th grade high school students and incoming Lewis freshman, sophomores and juniors the opportunity to participate  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(1)] 

Local history is being preserved by future archaeologist  Lewis University student Andrew Ross of Bolingbrook spent the spring 2012 semester preserving local history through an internship funded by a grant from  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Lanstiak honored for academics and athletic skill  Lewis University women's tennis player Zsofia Lanstiak (Budapest, Hungary/Karinthy Frigyes Gimnazium) has been selected to the 2012 Capital One Academic  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

The Conservation Foundation certifies Lewis University  Conservation@Home through The Conservation Foundation recently certified Lewis University. The award, which focuses on the Lewis main campus in Romeoville,  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Negotiations underway to purchase St. Charles Borromeo  Lewis University in Romeoville is nearing completion of negotiations with the Diocese of Joliet to purchase the St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center in  [MORE]  [COMMENTS(0)] 

Recreational Activities Day camp for kids begins in June  Lewis University will host their annual summer Recreational Activities Day (RAD) camp from 9 a.m. – noon each day of the following weeks: June 11-15, June  [MORE]  [PHOTO]  [COMMENTS(0)]   

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