Meet the Staff



Meet the Staff

Michael Fekete
Michael J. Fekete
Director

Skype: michael.j.feketr
(815) 836-5549
feketemi@lewisu.edu

Michael is excited to be at Lewis, himself a product of a Lasallian high school education in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He has been involved in international education for over 10 years. He is thankful for his training at the internationally-diverse University of Pittsburgh in both international education exchange and study abroad. He draws from his multiple experiences in student affairs, immigration and academic advising from Pennsylvania State University, School for International Training, The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), Kaplan Inc., and most recently Moraine Valley Community College here in Chicago.

Having been an international student himself in Hungary and Scotland, his academic background includes studies in rhetoric and east European history at the University of Pittsburgh, specialization in conflict resolution at the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Russian and East European Studies and completion of Master’s degree coursework in Educational Exchange at the School for International Training. He is presently completing a graduate certificate in pastoral studies from St. Xavier University before finishing his Master’s in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union.

He presently lives on the southwest side of Chicago and enjoys spending his time as co-music ministers and traveling with wife Mary Jo and coaching his son Justin.”


Claudia C. Maloney
Claudia C. Maloney
Assistant Director

Skype: claucait21
(815) 836-5635
maloneycl@lewisu.edu

Claudia has experience in being an international student at Lewis University since 2008, when she moved to campus from Brazil to start her Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and to work as a Graduate Assistant at University Advancement.

She chose to come to Lewis University because of their strong reputation on excellent education and service, as well as their commitment to help students pursue a worthwhile life in the context of social concern and community involvement. She has been part of the Lewis University community since then, and the International Student Services assisted her extensively while she was an international student here. She graduated in May 2010.

In Brazil, Claudia had experience and majored in Foreign Language and Culture teaching to young adults. At Lewis University, she brought her qualification, ideas, and expertise to all departments she worked for, always learning more about the Lasallian education and Mission. Here at Lewis, she sees that leadership skills are featured with team-player attitude and service oriented decisions, focusing on the goals to be achieved and the students’ education.

Claudia is excited to be part of the team that has extensively helped her when she first arrived in the United States, the International Student Services, where she can assist foreign students and provide quality service to the Lewis University Community.

Hussam Khalaf Allah
Hussam Khalaf Allah
Saudi Arabia
hussamkhalafallah@lewisu.edu

Lewis University is a good place to get close to the American lifestyle, because it is a small institution which makes it easier to meet people. Here we feel like we are a big family, people are friendly and easy to get to know. In all university’s programs, the strategy is to avoid too many students in each class, so that we can learn faster, with more opportunities to ask questions and participate. Besides that, it is located close to Chicago, one of the most important cities in the world.

Currently, I am part of the International Student Services office team.  My job is to help the Saudi students who apply for Lewis University, and answer their questions about any details and needs. Nowadays, several people from Saudi Arabia are interested in studying in the U.S.A. because of King Abdullah’s Scholarship Program, provided by the Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia, and organized by the Saudi Culture Mission in Washington D.C. (SACM). My job is to make the transition easier for the applicants to get accepted and to start their studies.

I recommend Lewis University for your choice of American education, and hope to see you soon!


Rohit Kumar


Rohit Kumar
Kochi, India

Major: Finance
Skype: iamrohit12
rohitkumar@lewisu.edu

Lewis University gave me the opportunity to expand my understanding of American Culture and other diversified backgrounds.  The friendly approach to anytime assistance from the International Student Services office has provided me with an opportunity to learn as well as to work with the department.