Lewis University named Village of Romeoville 2011 Large Business of the Year
Published: January 12, 2012.
On January 10, Lewis University was named Village of Romeoville 2011 Large Business of the Year at the Annual State of the Village address. Brother James Gaffney, FSC, Lewis University President, accepted the award from Mayor John Noak.
Mayor Noak cited many improvements of the University during the course of the year that signified a commitment to progress and commitment to the community. Some of the accomplishments of the University which he mentioned included: construction of a multi-million dollar Science Center which will be LEED certified; conclusion of a major capital campaign; Lewis named Tree Campus USA University by Arbor Day Foundation; opened a campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico; initiated an aviation academy with the City Colleges of Chicago and the City of Chicago Department of Aviation for the Air Traffic Control Management and Aviation Administration programs; construction of a multi-purpose athletic and recreation stadium; and completion of a major bond program with the Village of Romeoville.
Brother James Gaffney, FSC, stated, “Partnership means a great deal to us. Community means a great deal to us. We are proud to be partners in building community and in improving the quality of life for the community.”
Numerous dignitaries attended the sell-out event. Among those present were U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th), Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D) - Previous General Assembly (95th)
43rd District, State Representative Emily McAsey (D) - Previous General Assembly (96th) 85th District, and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.