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Spring 2005









Even After You Graduate, You Are Still Connected Here

St. Benedict’s Rule for Monks begins with

Benedictine

a powerful imperative: Listen. And at

Benedictine University, we believe in the

importance of listening to one another. The News From Benedictine University

We therefore have named our magazine

Benedictine Voices. We pledge that within Spring 2005 | Volume 33 | Number 3

these pages, members of the Benedictine

community will speak with candor about Director of Public Relations

issues facing our University and our world. Mercy Robb, M.B.A. ’02

We cordially invite you to enter into Editor

dialogue with us. Linda A. Hale









Contents

Writers

Brian Bartoz, C05 Linda A. Hale

Phil Brozynski Tony Hamilton

William J. Carroll Fr. David Turner, O.S.B.

Rita A. Dougherty

Vision “Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move

the hearts of men.” — GOETHE

Contributors

1 • William J. Carroll, President 4 - 10 • Many Ways To Stay Connected Pina Arnone Joan Henehan

Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants • A Look At Alumni Relations Brad Carlson Julie Nelligan

2 • Monastic Perspective • Opportunities To Serve Julie Cosimo Debbie Smith

Where Was God During The • Why ‘Giving Back’ Is Important To Everyone Nadia Darwish Christine Van Dyk

Tsunami Disaster? • Career Development Services Charles Gahala Therese Yaeger, Ph.D.

• Focus On job Search: Alumni Talk About Alan Gorr, Ph.D.

Their Experiences

• Focus On Job Search: Employers Explain Photographers

Themselves H. Rick Bamman Julie Nelligan

Brian Bartoz, C05 Debbie Smith

Values “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another

above yourselves.” — ROMANS 12:10

Nadia Darwish



philanthropy alumni news Art Director

Mary Kay Wolf, Wolf Design

11 • Alumni Phonathon Night 13 • Alma Matters: Maryellen Lissak Giger

• Students Celebrate A Chance To 14 • Alumni Briefs

Say Thank You 16 • The Haddad Alumni Lifetime Address Corrections: For address corrections, please

• Sonntags Bring Print Studio To Life Achievement Award

contact Advancement Services at (630) 829-6099.

12 • Alumni Board Donates Funds To Finish • Alumni Profiles: Carrie Johnson and

Krasa Conference Room Kimberly Skarr Benedictine Voices is published three times a year by

• Endowment Scholarship Ensures 17 • Giving Back: Partrick Blaney, D.D.S. the Office of Public Relations. Reproduction in whole

Daughter’s Memory Lives On 19 • Sweetheart Club Celebrates or in part without written permission is prohibited.

First Reception Distributed free to alumni, students and friends of

the University.

Vitality “The best educated human being is the one who understands

most about the life in which he is placed.” — HELEN KELLER Opinions expressed in Benedictine Voices are not

university news 25-26 • Fast Facts necessarily those of Benedictine University, its

20 • Pope John Paul II 27 • King Annual Breakfast Brings administrators, faculty or students.

• Catholic Perspective On Ecology People Together To Celebrate Diversity

Letters to the Editor must be signed, and letters

And The Environment 28 • The Mission May Have Changed,

not intended for publication should be so indicated.

• Student Newspaper Wins Big But Abbot Hugh Continues

At ICPA Convention To Charge Ahead Please address all mail to:

21 • Benedictine Offers Graduate Programs • Many Still Choose To Reject The Benedictine Voices

In China World’s Chaotic Pace To Pursue Benedictine University

Monastic Life

22 • Benedictine Library Garners Award 5700 College Road

For Innovative Use Of Technology class/faculty notes

Lisle, IL 60532

• Benedictine Hosts Workshop 30 • Class Notes

Presenting Research 32 • Faculty/Staff Notes

Conducted At Poles • Benedictine Celebrates First National

• Benedictine Helps To Deliver Sign Of Philanthropy Day, Creates Employee

Growth And Development In Bellwood Legacy Garden

23 • Students Earn M.B.A.s Online 33 • David Swanson, 2005 Recipient

• Professionals Benefit From Certificate Of The Benedictine Life Award

In Executive Coaching eaglescenter

24 • New Concentration In Sports 35 • End-of-Season Winter Honors

Communication For The Eagles

• New Program Introduces Students To 35-36 • Time Out: Sports Highlights

Rapidly Growing Field Of Sports

Management

Vision “Dream no small dreams for they have no power

to move the hearts of men.” — GOETHE









Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants





T

PART ONE IN A SERIES

hroughout its history, the

transitions at Benedictine

BENEDICTINE courageous, farsighted

University have been FR. DANIEL KUCERA, and timely. When I became

academic dean, became president in 1959, we had one

impressive. It benefits president and started moving building, Benedictine Hall.

us occasionally to take a good look St. Procopius College into the Everything — the abbey,

mainstream of the academic residence areas, seminary,

at who we were and who we have world. Right before his college, academy, classrooms

appointment in April 1959, a and offices were in the one

become. As the 19th Century faded Lay Advisory Board became building. The college and

and the 20th Century dawned, the the first College Board of academy were really ‘monastic

Trustees. Harold Moser, now schools’ staffed almost entirely

school moved from Chicago to Lisle deceased, an early trustee and by monks of the Abbey.”

patron of the University, William J. Carroll,

because the monks sought space in Benedictine University

would later spearhead the President

which to grow. As each rector took decision to create a Master could not have become

of Business Administration the institution it is today if

over at St. Procopius College, they (M.B.A.) program. Ted tough growth and expansion

Lownik, after whom Lownik decisions had not been made.

built on the work of predecessors. The monastic chapter

Hall is named, was an early construction of a new library

chair of the Board and approved the merger of

in 1962 and the first Board of

In this issue and the next two issues provided excellent leadership. St. Procopius Academy with

Trustees dinner to raise funds

Other Trustees lent expertise Sacred Heart Academy and

of Voices, you will hear about the last for the College was held on

in checking plans and Benet Academy was born.

May 10, 1963. In 1964,

three living presidents, who continued monitoring construction as The monks built an Abbey

Fr. Daniel was elected the fifth

the institution expanded. A across College Road, allowing

abbot of St. Procopius Abbey,

moving this University forward. The second residence, Kohlbeck the college to expand its

while remaining president of

Hall, was constructed in curriculum and enrollment as

first of the three living presidents is St. Procopius College for

1960. That same year it moved into the three-floor

one year. The abbot is

Archbishop Daniel Kucera, O.S.B., who enrollment reached the 500 wing where some teaching

automatically the chancellor

mark and 85 percent of the monks had lived since 1916.

of the University and Benet

was president of St. Procopius College students were from within a North Central Accreditation

Academy, so these two

30-mile radius of the campus. was made possible when the

from 1959 to 1965, and then again positions kept him quite busy.

college and academy were no

from 1971 to 1976. Fr. Roman “I was involved in the longer on the same campus. Fr. Daniel returned to

University’s critical period St. Procopius College as

Galiardi, O.S.B., was president from after World War II,” said As the school expanded, it

president when Fr. Thomas

Archbishop Daniel, “as the became clear that the monks

1965 to 1971, and he will be featured Havlik, O.S.B., became the

Chicago suburbs began a could no longer fully staff

sixth abbot of St. Procopius

in the fall issue. In the winter issue, westward expansion. The both the university and the

Abbey in 1971. The College

peaceful countryside of Lisle high school. Talented,

enrollment hit a milestone

we will focus on Richard Becker, Ph.D., was falling prey to suburban dedicated lay teachers were

of 1,022 students in

sprawl, and eventually a series hired and welcomed into a

who was president from 1976 until September of that year.

of major decisions had to close-knit college family.

There were 303 female

1994. Each of these men deserves be made by the monks — Summer sessions were

and 719 male students —

decisions that were introduced in June 1961,

our grateful appreciation. 900 of them were full-time. ®





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A grant from the Scholl

Foundation equipped a

microbiology laboratory,

dedicated and named in

memory of William

Scholl, M.D., in 1974.

That same year a capital

campaign with a goal of

$5.6 million was initiated

to provide a physical

education learning center,

administrative offices in

Benedictine Hall and

perspective

monastic

scholarship funds. In

1976, Fr. Daniel stepped

aside as president and

became chairman of the Where Was God During

Board of Trustees to

devote full-time to the

capital campaign. He was

The Tsunami Disaster?

later appointed auxiliary

bishop of Joliet, then ome 47 years ago, He describes, among others,

Bishop of Salina, Kansas,

and finally, Archbishop of

Des Moines, Iowa, from

which he is now retired.

“Perhaps all of this seems

S when I was a junior

at St. Procopius

College, our

philosophy curriculum

included a course in

the resident policeman, the

grand old man, managing

director and perennial

grievance. The second part of

his book attempts to give the

“theodicy,” a course that picture of “an adequate God,”

like ancient history to could well be described

present students and a picture that is the result of

as “the philosophy of listening to what God has

alumni,” he said. “But God.” I recall so well how

one has to wonder what said of God’s own self.

Monsignor Elias Denissoff

would have happened to stressed that the “God of Relative to the title of this

Benedictine University in the philosopher was not

THE article, we see that a great

its several reincarnations the God of revelation.” I deal of ink has been spilled

from St. Procopius have enjoyed dealing with

and much radio time has

College to Illinois theodicy questions ever since

been spent asking people of

Benedictine College to completing that course, and

different faiths to interpret the

Benedictine University, the excitement it generated

led me to write my bachelor’s tsunami and its devastation.

if the monks of St.

thesis on a theodicy question. In one of the written pieces,

Procopius had not

Benedictine Sister Joan

accepted a tremendous About two years later Chittister claimed, “The

challenge and made by Fr. David Turner, O.S.B. while studying theology, I question looks theological

decisions that ensured the encountered a marvelous little but it may be a dodge.” She

present and future of this book, Your God is Too Small, explained, “I never liked the

University. It is a glorious written by J. B. Phillips, an question about God’s role

history, and I am proud Anglican minister who is well during a tsunami because

to be part of it.” known for his New Testament to me the answer seemed

in Modern English. At the obvious, even if not easy:

In the next issue of Voices you very outset of his book, God was exactly where God

will read about the “Roman Phillips sets as his purpose was when Job’s friends, in the

Period” — Benedictine Fr. Roman “to expose the inadequate face of the collapse of his

conceptions of God which still health, his wealth and his

Galiardi, president, 1965 to 1971. linger unconsciously in many reputation, demanded that

minds, and which prevent our Job ask, too, how is it that the

Indeed, this institution has been catching a glimpse of the true good suffer and God does

built on the shoulders of giants. ¦ God; and to suggest ways in nothing about it? Clearly

which we can find the real God, the life force behind all

God for ourselves.” Phillips life, was allowing that life,

deals with 13 “unreal gods.” both human and natural, to



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IRAN

PAKISTAN



BANGLADESH

OMAN

SAUDI ARABIA BURMA

INDIA



THAILAND

YEMEN



As of February 22, 2005, government agencies and the United Nations said the death toll stood at 169,752 with 127,294 people listed as missing.





SOMALIA

SRI LANKA

Phuket

proceed unrestrained. It was

MALDIVES

that simple.” EARTHQUAKE MALAYSIA

The suggestion was made that EPICENTER Banda

In a similar way, Archbishop the Asian tragedy was a “call Aceh

Sean Brady of Armagh, to solidarity” and the fact that

Ireland, claimed that we are “the real problem of the Sumatra

asking age-old questions countries hit by the tsunami

“not adequately answered by is that of reconstruction.” in a special way on the path

sound bites, pious phrases or INDONESIA

Attempting to get our of suffering. St. Paul in

short articles.” Sister Joan contemporary world to face his letter to the Galatians

continued the discussion by root problems, one writer explained quite simply: “Bear This ideal finds its way into

stating the issue as: “Not questioned why “enormous one another’s burdens, and the Rule of St. Benedict:

where was God in this sums of money are wasted so you will fulfill the law of “Care of the sick must rank

tsunami? The question is, by the search for, and Christ” (Gal 6:2). above and before all else, so

Where were we? And why?” construction of, ever more that they may truly be served

terrible and deadly weapons The encyclical reminds the as Christ” (RB 36:1). As we

A good number of reader that the Bible is a great

as if the already existing may participate in various

commentators tried to book about suffering. From a

immense arsenals of nuclear programs that may provide

insist that God does not Christian perspective, we can

arms, which can destroy the aid to the tsunami victims,

micromanage the universe. say that with the passion of

planet many times over, were our focus needs to go beyond

From a Catholic viewpoint, Christ, human suffering has

not sufficient.” the purely philanthropic to

Civiltà Cattolica, a Roman found itself in a new situation. seeing that we are part of the

daily that reflects a good bit It might be good for us to While we can focus on being suffering of others through

of the thinking of various go back to J. B. Phillips and a sharer in the sufferings of our love and care.

people at the Vatican, recognize that our God is Christ, we can at the same

suggested that we learn three too small. We limit our ideas time go forward “through the Pope John Paul II ended his

lessons: the precariousness of to the various stereotypes thick darkness of humiliation, encyclical rather strongly:

human beings, the need for suggested by Phillips that doubts, hopelessness and “In the terrible battle

solidarity and the need for make God something that persecution” and answer the between the forces of good

conversion. An editorial spoke God is not. At the same time, question, “Where is God in and evil revealed to our eyes

plainly: “. . . to see divine it would seem that we are in all this?” Depending on how by the modern world, may

punishment in natural a unique position to act in we show our love and care for your suffering in union

disasters is an error which loving ways to help needy others, the question might with the cross of Christ be

puts God, as revealed by sisters and brothers and make not even need to be asked. victorious.” The question

Jesus Christ in the Gospel, the true love of God flow The presence of God will be may continue to be asked,

into question.” The editorial through us. In 1984, Pope experienced through the love “Where was God during the

attempted to remind people John Paul II issued an of people for others. Much disaster?” We sincerely hope

“God can draw good for man encyclical letter titled “On the as we see in Chapter 25 that our presence, care and

even from the most painful Christian Meaning of Human of the Gospel of Matthew: aid to others will answer

and tragic situations.” Suffering.” He stressed that it “Whatever you did for one of that question. “God is truly

is the task of the Church to these least brothers or sisters present in their midst

meet the people of the world of mine, you did it for me.” through our love.” ¦



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A L U M N I & c a r e e r









s e r v i c e s









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a L o o k a t a l u m n i r e l a t i o n s





Serving Benedictine’s Alumni Family

The Office of Alumni Relations serves

Benedictine alumni on many levels. Even after

you graduate, you are still connected here.

Being an alumnus of Benedictine means you are

family, a part of a community that welcomes

you back while encouraging you to move

forward with your life. We are a community

that wants to hear about your successes and

your life experiences. We want you to live the

Benedictine values in your everyday life

so you can be a positive instrument in

this chaotic world. Benedictine is

proud to call you one of our own.







Even after you

graduate, you are

Here are some opportunities

still

the alumni relations office provides:

connected

Anniversary class reunions to renew and reconnect

with classmates. here.

Workshops with Career Development to enhance

your career goals.



Homecoming activities to enjoy tailgating, football President’s Invitational Golf Outing for alumni to bring

and friends. business partners together for a day of golf while helping

raise funds for much needed student scholarships.

Affiliations offering benefits for alumni to utilize (current

list on alumni Web site). The Alumni Web site contains up-to-date information

on events, benefits, reunions and more. (Go to

A new Alumni Directory to keep you connected with other www.ben.edu/alumni for alumni information.)

alumni (delivery scheduled for early 2006).

Educare Scholarship Ball for alumni to enjoy an evening

Networking to help alumni find other alumni (old roommates, of food, dancing and other entertainment while raising

special friends, etc.). money for student scholarships.

The Alumni Board that offers a fair representation of the Several opportunities for alumni to give back by attending

alumni population in matters such as activities, fund raising and/or volunteering at alumni related events.

efforts and visibility.



Special programs such as mentoring of other alumni in

career transition, career searches, relocation and career

advice (Alumni mentors are utilized for currently enrolled We hope you are able to take

students as well.). advantage of the services/events

listed above to bring you closer to

Communicating campus updates, alumni news and the Benedictine community, as well

more, through such mediums as Voices magazine, as to help you grow personally and

e-mail, Web site and mail. professionally. ¦









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opportunities to serve



Mentoring

One of the services alumni relations Why ‘Giving Back’

provides that involves helping others

is the mentoring services of Alumnet. Is Important To

This is for alumni who want to mentor

other alumni in job searches, relocation,

continuing education and more. We are also looking for

Everyone

alumni who would be willing to mentor current students Benedictine alumni come from many backgrounds and

in such areas as curriculum choices, job opportunities

walks of life, but all have one thing in common — after

or dealing with academic challenges. It is a wonderful

opportunity to stay connected and to give back to others graduation they have a Benedictine base to pull from in

with your time and knowledge.

both their personal and professional lives. The values

For anyone interested in volunteering, please go to learned along with their education will always be a part of each graduate.

www.ben.edu/alumni/alumnet to fill out the form,

or contact Julie Nelligan, alumni relations director,

Because of this rich and together they arranged a

at (630) 829-6077 or jnelligan@ben.edu. background, we want you very successful event of about

to share your lives with us. 25 attendees. What came out

Alumni Association Board We want you to stay a part of the event was renewed

of the University in any friendships and a bond that

Alumni Board members have been way that you can. Whether will never be lost again.

featured in Voices magazine over the it is through volunteering,

last several issues and we hope you financial donations, attending During the 2004

alumni events, participating Homecoming activities,

have enjoyed reading about your fellow the class of 1969 wanted to

in campus events or just

alumni. These individuals contribute contacting us and letting us have an “off year” reunion,

a great deal to the University through their volunteerism know where you are and so they contacted the alumni

what you are doing, it’s office. Together with a

on the Board.

all part of “giving back.” committee of about five

classmates, reunion activities

The Alumni Board represents the alumni as a whole. The

It is a human tradition to were formulated and

Board makes decisions that affect alumni in positive ways, carry on experiences and approximately 40 people

such as the approval of additional alumni benefits, volunteer stories to the next generation. attended the event. Many

opportunities, Homecoming/reunion activities and To look forward without had not been back to campus

ever stopping to look back for a long time, so it was

continuous financial support to the University. The Board and reflect is to miss out on exciting for them to see the

raised $50,000 for a room in Kindlon Hall and more many fulfilling moments in many changes and great

recently, supplied the funds necessary to complete the life. We are only as strong as progress the University has

the generation before us. We made. Again, friendships were

construction of a conference room in the lower level of

need to help those that come renewed, as well as a sense of

the Krasa Center. This room will serve the Board for their after us, as those before us pride among the alumni to

meetings as well as other departments in the University ensured our successes. have been a part of this great

who require meeting space. University and to be able to

Alumna Holly Wehmeyer, share that with their families.

C94, a literature and

The Board is made up of 24 members and includes

communications major, The Benedictine University

representation from the alumni relations office and the contacted the alumni office swim team wanted to bring

Abbey. Meetings are held quarterly on campus and new last year wanting to organize alumni back to campus as

members are always welcome. If you are interested in a “scholars reunion.” She well. In 2003, the group held

said, “We became so close a reunion after a swim meet

serving approximately a three-year term, contact Julie while we were in school that and 17 alumni attended. In

Nelligan at (630) 829-6077 or jnelligan@ben.edu. ¦ it would be a shame to lose 2004 there were 50 in

that bond.” A couple more attendance. At that reunion,

alumni were willing to help, alumni brought their families



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Career Assessment Tools — Alumni may register with

A variety of inventories are Career Development for

available to alumni to assist in this service.

career-related self-exploration.

Job Opportunities — Career

There is a $10 fee for this

Development posts full-time

service.

degree required positions and

Career Resource Library — internship positions on the

Career Development ISCPA’s Web site. Visit

maintains a comprehensive www.iscpa.org and click

p r i d e

library that includes career ISCPA Jobs to view the jobs.

and job search-related books

Career Seminars and

and handouts, free magazines,

Programs — Career

Web links, graduate school

Development hosts an

and company information.

“Alumni Career Series”

Job Fairs — Career which features three

Development co-sponsors programs per year on

CareerFest and TeacherFest different career topics.

annually with the Illinois For information on these

Small College Placement events and other career

to enjoy a swim meet Association (ISCPA). ISCPA seminars, please visit the

and afterwards spent time is a consortium of small Web at www.ben.edu/

talking with friends and Offering private colleges in Illinois careerdevelopment and look

students. Several alumni asked of which Benedictine is a under “Coming Events.”

how they could help to bring Alumni member. In addition, Career

Individual Career

even more people to the Development sponsors a

Counseling — The Career

gathering next year. Life-long Collaborative Internship Fair

Development staff can offer

in the fall and a Career Fair in

individual assistance with a

These are just a few examples Career the spring for those seeking

variety of topics related to

of the pride alumni feel when full-time career opportunities.

the career development

they “give back.” Bringing Support On-Campus Recruiting — process. Topics include career

their children to campus to

Employers interview exploration, career transitions,

see where they went to The Career Development Office

Benedictine students and resume writing assistance,

school, which residence halls

offers comprehensive services to alumni on Benedictine mock interviews and job

they lived in and where they

University’s campus or on search techniques.

worked brings a sense of

assist alumni in developing, the campus of another

pride. There is a bond that Employers — Career

member school of the ISCPA.

exists here that isn’t found implementing and evaluating Development has relationships

For a schedule of interviews

at a large university. At with many area employers.

and to read about other

Benedictine we encourage career and life plans. Many people Visit the Web for a sample of

services of the ISCPA, visit

alumni to care about each employers who have recruited

www.iscpa.org.

other because, after all, they think the services are offered only on campus, attended our job

are family. Networking Opportunities — fairs or hired Benedictine

to students, but in fact, the office Alumnet: A network of students, graduates and

We invite you to take some Benedictine alumni who are alumni for internship and

time to come back for a visit, provides a life-long source of interested in assisting fellow full-time positions.

a special event or to help out students and alumni with

with a simple e-mail to a career guidance and information This is another way for

career-related needs.

student in need. We need alumni to stay connected

for all alumni. Following is a Local Job Clubs: Career to the Benedictine family.

you to keep the Benedictine

pride alive and well. The Development often refers If you would like to make

comprehensive list of services

secret of “giving back” alumni to local job clubs. an appointment to find

is that it enriches the human offered to alumni of Benedictine out more information, call

Resume Referral — Career (630) 829-6040 or e-mail

soul — and that is a benefit Development will forward

for everyone. ¦ University. (All services are free qualifying resumes to

career@ben.edu. Visit

the Web site at www.ben.edu/

to alumni except the career employers upon their request. careerdevelopment. ¦



assessment tools.)



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focus on job search Alumni

Talk

About

questions & Their

Experiences









a n s w e r s







Rosalind R. Neal, C04

M.B.A., HUMAN

RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT

CONCENTRATION



employer: Target How did you find your current How did your education prepare What job search resources did you

position and how long did it you for your current position? use for securing your position?

title: Human Resources take you? I credit my education and I used Benedictine’s Career

Manager/Executive I was a walk-in applicant at work experience with Development job search

the Naperville Target store. preparing me for my current resources — including a

Team Leader –

The employment process human resources management practice interview — and

Human Resources took two months and and development position. online job search resources.

involved several interviews My education has provided I also used popular job search

with store and district me with a broad knowledge of books from the library, which

managers as well as required global business operations as guided me in preparing a

background checks. well as the expert knowledge self-assessment and personal

of employment laws and marketing plan as well as

In preparing for my job human resources operations. identifying industries and

search, I researched employers with business

progressive corporations in During my graduate studies, cultures that complement

service industries. My past I expanded my knowledge of my lifestyle.

work history revealed that domestic and global business

I was most successful in operations. I have a solid What advice do you have for

team focused, fast-paced understanding of why and someone currently exploring

work environments within how organizations must the job market?

progressive service change in response to internal I would advise anyone

organizations. Target’s fast, and external environmental exploring the job market to

fun and friendly culture was factors, business trends and complete a self-assessment:

the best fit for my lifestyle. stakeholder expectations. Know who you are, what

you can offer an employer

and how you will directly

contribute to the productivity









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Edith Fulgencio, C04

SPANISH AND BIOLOGY



employer: Devry How did you find your current I believe I possess a well- training job. Apply well before

position and how long did it rounded set of skills that I graduation and do not simply

University Online

take you? apply in my position. apply once and move on…be

It took me about eight persistent. Be picky, but also

title: Student Services What job search resources did you be careful not to be too picky.

months to find my position.

Coordinator use for securing your position? Set goals in reference to type

Posting my résumé on

Monster.com led to my I secured my position through of job and time frame in

employment. online résumé posting. I do getting hired. This will serve

recognize however, it is as a form of self-motivation.

How did your education prepare helpful to know someone that

you for your current position? can walk your résumé through If you could, is there one thing

the employment door. It’s you would have done differently

Benedictine teaches at a in your job search?

well-rounded level. about networking.

The interaction When I was job hunting,

What advice do you have for I failed to practice what I

with professors and

someone who is currently now preach — preparation. I

small classes

exploring the job market? didn’t prepare myself well for

contributed a lot

to my educational If possible, obtain an the employment search. ¦

preparation. internship or some type of









David Wenke, C03 How did you find your current you determine which type

position and how long did it of career you would like to

and profitability of an MANAGEMENT AND

take you? pursue. In my case, I knew

organization. Then, identify ORGANIZATIONAL

Eight months through the that I wanted to pursue a

and select careers in industries BEHAVIOR

Benedictine Career business/corporate position

that complement your lifestyle

Development Center. but was unsure which one.

and values; be committed to

employer: My position allows me to

managing your personal and

How did your education prepare deal with each aspect of the

professional development; Castle Metals

you for your current position? company. There is a great deal

partner with personal and

of marketing, finance, sales

professional mentors who will title: Buyer/ My education prepared me for

and economics involved. This

challenge you to be your best; the different types of positions

Inventory Analysis experience will help point me

and celebrate continuous available and also how to

in the right direction toward

improvement while enjoying work with fellow employees.

my career goals.

a life with purpose.

What job search resources did you

If you could, is there one thing

If you could, is there one thing use for securing your position?

you would have done differently

you would have done differently Career Builder, IHSA Career in your job search?

in your job search? Fest and Benedictine

I would have started earlier. I

I would have partnered Development Career Center.

would have talked to parents

more with my personal and

What advice do you have for of friends and family friends

professional mentors to

someone who is currently exploring to see what they do for a

practice answering behavioral/

the job market? career. Then I would try to

situational interview questions

find an internship in that

in a team interview or in The best advice someone gave related field. Toward the end

social settings. ¦ me was to talk to people you of my education, when it was

know who are in a similar time to start searching for a

type of field. Sit down with a job, I would have gone back

family member, family friend to those same people to see if

or close acquaintance and ask they knew anyone hiring for

them what their typical day is that position. ¦

like at the job. This will help



Spring 2005 9

focus on job search



Employers

Explain

Themselves questions &

a n s w e r s









company: Castle Metals

(as answered by

Sharon Gilbert, recruiter)



Business Profile for your company: being primarily concerned company: Target Corporation

Castle Metals is one of the with what the company will

nation’s largest and most do for the job seeker. Business Profile for your company: to be the favorite place to

respected steel service centers. Target Corporation is the shop. To achieve this, we

Why do Benedictine University must have the greatest

In business since 1890, Castle parent company of Target

graduates appeal to your company? team. A team with unique

Metals provides warehousing, Stores — America’s second

distribution and value added Because they meet the largest general merchandise experiences and differences as

services to customers in many above criteria. retailer. Our other key people, willing to bring their

industries. businesses include Target.com, personal best every single day.

Do you anticipate hiring more Employees also receive one

Target Financial Services,

Please explain what your candidates for the remaining of the best compensation

Associated Merchandising

company does. 2005 year? packages anywhere.

Corporation and Target

We are the middle-man in Yes, definitely. We are Commercial Interiors.

expanding our trainee What do you look for in candidates

the steel industry. We get the

programs and have begun Please explain what your for a position?

metals from the steel mills,

do whatever our customers an internship program. company does. Intern Position: We are

need done with it and then Target is an upscale discounter recruiting college juniors

we ship it to them. What advice do you have for people and seniors from all areas

with an eye on high-quality,

who are looking for a job? of study who are strong

trend-right merchandise and

Why is your company a good Know what you want to do. the basic stuff every family communicators, people-

place to work? Don’t sound wishy-washy. needs — all at affordable prices. oriented, leaders, open to

We offer great opportunity for Investigate the company When guests shop here, they’ll learning, decision-makers and

advancement, the people here before the interview. Dress discover a fast, fun and friendly strong planners/organizers.

are dedicated and we have appropriately for the environment where shopping is

interview. Be able to sell Executive Team Leader and

great benefits. a convenient and enjoyable

yourself — give me good Executive Team Leader

break in the day.

What do you look for in candidates reasons why I should hire Assets Protection: College

for a position? you. Have an idea of the Why is your company a good graduates with exceptional

skills needed for your chosen place to work? communication skills, ability

Good communication and to develop self and others,

organizational skills. career and be able to sell me We are a company living a clear

on those skills in you. ¦ who can champion and drive

Professional presentation vision: to be the best. In every change and have an openness

(in dress, speech and written aspect of what we do, in every to learning.

communication). A real desire area of the company. We want

to work and learn, more than

For more information on potential employers and job search techniques,

contact the Office of Career Development at (630) 829-6040. ¦



10 Benedictine Voices

Values “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

Honor one another above yourselves.” — ROMANS 12:10









Students Celebrate A Chance To Say

Thank You To Scholarship Donors







B

Benedictine University scholarship recipients. Chairman of the Board of

honored generous donors “Individuals such as the Trustees Will Gillett, who is

who funded numerous scholarship donors here also a scholarship donor,

endowed scholarships at a tonight make all the attended the event, as well as

special commemorative dinner difference in helping students Trustee Douglas Hoffman.

on February 16. afford a college degree,” said President William Carroll,

Bartoz. Indicating how who presided over the event,

The students who received important the opportunity is recognized each donor by

the scholarships and their to students, he added, “The name and explained the

parents were present to college experience involves history of each scholarship.

Alumni receive recognition and personal growth and

express their appreciation to development,” referring to To learn more about donating

Phonathon the donors. Senior Brian campus activities, research to, or establishing, a student

Night Bartoz, the Kellogg

Scholarship recipient, spoke

opportunities and interactions scholarship, contact the

Office of Advancement at

with faculty and peers.

on behalf of his fellow (630) 829-6008. ¦







O

On March 15, alumni

volunteered to work a night

in the phonathon room. They

were assigned to call fellow

classmates from their

T h a n k Y o u





graduating class and ask for

donations for the annual fund. Sonntags Bring Print Studio To Life

These efforts raised $1,100.

“We are so grateful for

everyone who took the time

to help bring in necessary

W William and Susan Sonntag

have given generously to

Benedictine to enrich the

Fine Arts program.



The Sonntags gave a generous

offering more opportunities

to students.



They also gave a generous gift

of $10,000 with a matching

gift of $5,000 from William

funds to the University and donation of $35,000 for the Sonntag’s former employer,

to all the generous people presses in the Print Studio. the Ford Motor Company.

This included an etching press This gift was for the

at home who said ‘yes,’ ”

and the Plucked Chicken completion of the Art Studio

said Julie Nelligan, alumni Press, as it is called, both of in Scholl where the presses

relations director. which are important additions are housed.

to the department.

According to William The Sonntags have two Susan and William Sonntag.

If you are interested in being

Scarlato, professor of fine arts, daughters who attended

a part of the next alumni the presses were an important Benedictine, Katherine O.S.B., is Susan’s brother.

addition to Benedictine Klamerus, C85, and “I wanted to give back to

phonathon, contact alumni

University’s art programs, Jane Richmond, C86. Benedictine University for all

relations at (630) 829-6077. ¦ Benedictine’s art curator, it has done for my family,”

enabling significant

curriculum expansion and Fr. Michael Komechak, said Susan Sonntag. ¦





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Values p h i l a n t h r o p y









Alumni Board Donates Funds To Finish Krasa Conference Room

by Brian Bartoz, C05



Fr. Michael Komechak, met in an open area of the





B

enedictine University’s

Alumni Board donated O.S.B., to select artwork Krasa Center’s lower level.

$3,000 toward a for the room’s walls. This new room will provide

recently finished many groups with a more

conference room in the Krasa The Alumni Board decided conducive environment

Center. The conference room to donate funds toward the for meetings.

will serve as a regular meeting conference room project at

place for the Alumni Board. its November 2004 meeting. Kucia sees the project as

The Board’s revenue from another way for the Alumni

“We have a home now,” a MBNA Benedictine Board to contribute to future

said Patrice Kucia, Alumni University affinity credit generations of students.

Board treasurer, during card program and an “We’re always looking for

the Board’s February insurance affinity program opportunities to give back

meeting held in the new with Liberty Mutual provided to the University,” she said.

conference room. the funds for the project.

The programs contribute a For more information about

The donation allowed crews portion of the cardholder’s the Alumni Board, the

to install carpet and drywall or policyholder’s purchases MBNA or Liberty Mutual

to finish the space. Future to the Alumni Board. programs, contact Julie

plans call for purchasing Nelligan, alumni relations

furniture from additional In the months prior to director, at (630) 829-6077

donations and working with the establishment of the or jnelligan@ben.edu. ¦

conference room, the Board









Endowed Scholarship Ensures

Daughter’s Memory Lives On

by Joan Henehan









W

hen tragedy family has also purchased

strikes, it is a bench that will be placed

natural for near the tree to provide a

people to feel place to reflect and remember

the need to do something. their daughter.

This call to action is a way

to cope and begins the Robert, Pamela and

healing process. The Christopher Cebrzynski, Cindy M. Cebrzynski and her parents Robert and Pamela.

members of the Student Cindy’s parents and brother,

Government Association despite their grief, have Cebrzynski family decided career in nursing, who has

are no exception. When chosen to celebrate their one way to honor their been actively involved on

their friend and classmate daughter’s life and the daughter/sister, while helping the Benedictine campus

died in an automobile difference she made not only others, was to create an and who has a minimum

accident last fall, the on the Benedictine campus endowed scholarship. This grade point average of 3.0.

students immediately but in the lives of so many. scholarship will ensure that The Cindy Cebrzynski

decided to purchase a Cindy had a passion for Cindy’s memory and legacy Endowed Scholarship will

memorial tree as a way to helping people and a love for will live on in the Benedictine first be awarded in the

celebrate the life of Cindy learning. She was actively Community in perpetuity. 2005-2006 academic year.

M. Cebrzynski. They involved in a variety of Each year the scholarship

decided to plant the tree campus clubs and activities. will be awarded to an For more information

near the student rock by undergraduate student who about creating a

Lake St. Benedict, on the Cindy truly impacted the has declared a major in either scholarship or the

southwest corner of the Benedictine community in health science or biology, who scholarship program, please

campus. The Cebrzynski many ways. Therefore, the has an intent to pursue a contact Tracy Schultz at

(630) 829-6072. ¦





12 Benedictine Voices

a l u m n i n e w s Values

Photo: the Giger Family:

Charles, C78, Eric, Maryellen,

C78, Megan, Jennifer and

Charlie.

a l m a m a t t e r s



Maryellen Lissak Giger, C78

Benedictine University





is proud to have many

Helping To

accomplished graduates





in the sciences. All

Improve



Benedictine graduates Life-Saving

are encouraged to go out Technology

into the world and make





a difference for the better, One of Maryellen Giger’s current priorities pertains to the ability of radiologists to properly interpret images of



cancer in mammograms. The ability of radiologists to read mammograms varies widely. Therefore, radiologists

help those in need and



sometimes miss a mammogram’s positive test results. Giger is a proponent of, and a researcher on, developing

make the most of their



the use of computers to serve as a “second opinion” to help ensure that mammograms showing indications of

chosen profession.

cancer are not misinterpreted.



ne graduate who journal articles), is listed as help patients get more Giger is proud to be a





O is making a

difference is

Maryellen Lissak

Giger, M.D., C78. Giger is

presently professor of

the inventor/co-inventor on

approximately 25 patents, and

serves as a reviewer for various

granting agencies including

the National Institute of

accurate and life-saving

diagnoses.



Giger credits her career

in part to her time at

Benedictine alumna claiming

“IBC [now Benedictine

University] gave me a solid

education that was rich in

Benedictine tradition, as well

radiology at the College at the Health and the U.S. Army. Benedictine, where she met as multiple opportunities,

University of Chicago (UIC). Giger is an associate editor math instructor Rose Carney, both within coursework and

She is also the director of the for Medical Physics and IEEE now professor emeritus. extracurricular activities, to

Graduate Programs in Medical Transactions on Medical Carney was instrumental broaden my horizon.”

Physics at UIC (serving as Imaging and is a fellow of not only in Giger’s pursuit

chair of the Ph.D. degree the American Association of math and physics, but She is married to another

granting Committee on of Physicists in Medicine also in helping her obtain a Benedictine alumnus, Charles

Medical Physics). She also and the American Institute research summer internship Giger, M.D., C78, who

serves as chief of radiological of Medical and Biological at Fermilab and a Rotary specializes in internal medicine

sciences and associate chair for Engineers. fellowship for graduate study at Elmhurst Medical

research in the Department in physics at Exeter University Physicians. They have four

of Radiology at UIC. Giger Her résumé is lengthy, with in England. These experiences children, Megan, 18, Jennifer,

is considered one of the numerous other notable piqued Giger’s interest and 17, Charlie, 14, and Eric, 8.

pioneers in the development achievements and distinctions. helped form some important

of computer-aided diagnosis This in itself has given Giger personal relationships that Maryellen Lissak Giger is an

(CAD). She has authored a huge impact on her furthered both her future alumna who is making an

or co-authored more than profession, but she has gone education and career in important difference in the

240 scientific manuscripts one step further by working radiologymedical physics. world and helping to carry

(including 120 peer-reviewed to improve mammograms to out the Benedictine values. ¦







Spring 2005 13

Values a l u m n i n e w s









a l u m n i b r i e f s Benedictine

Heritage Wine

If you haven’t purchased your

Benedictine University A Special Occasion: bottle, or better yet, a case of

this fabulous wine, do so now.

Alumni Day With 40th Anniversary Of Educare Scholarship Ball There is still some available

The Cubs Bring your friends and celebrate 40 years of the Educare with the exclusive label

Scholarship Ball with us. On Saturday, November 5, the bearing the rendering of

Come join us for a fun Benedictine Hall. These

Sunday afternoon at Wrigley campus will be transformed into a “special surprise” as we

gather not only to celebrate this special occasion, but to raise bottles won’t last much

Field in Chicago on July 31. longer, so take advantage

We have a limited number of money for student scholarships.

of this offer now.

tickets in the reserved outfield

We are asking for your support through sponsorships, gifts in

for Benedictine University David Rausch, Ph.D.,

kind and attendance. If your class is celebrating a special year,

alumni. Cost is $32 per ticket, professor emeritus of

purchase an entire table and you will receive recognition during

limit four per alumni and chemistry, personally selected

the evening’s festivities.

includes transportation this wine from northern

on an air-conditioned bus For more information or to support the ball, contact Debbie Napa County, California.

to and from the park. Smith, assistant alumni relations director, at (630) 829-6080 It is a full flavored wine with

or dsmith@ben.edu. a lot of fruit on the forward

We will meet on palate. The many alumni who

campus in the It’s a very special year for this important fund raiser, please call have purchased the wine

Krasa Center your fellow classmates and join in the fun. ¦ can attest that it is excellent.

parking lot at

10:30 a.m. and Stop by the Office of Alumni

promptly leave Relations in the Krasa Center

at 11:00 a.m.

for the game.

We will board the

bus after the game

and return back to

Benedictine University/

campus. The Chicago Cubs MBNA Credit Card

are playing the Arizona

Diamondbacks at 1:20 p.m.

Offers New Benefit

MBNA has successfully

To order your tickets, launched its American

contact Julie Nelligan at Express-branded credit card

(630) 829-6077. Please program with NO annual

do not e-mail your requests. Even After You Graduate, fee. It will be offered only

A confirmation of your order to Benedictine alumni.

will follow via e-mail. Hurry

You Are Still Connected Here

The offer also includes

and get in on this great There are many ways to get involved, and stay involved, the following benefits:

deal — tickets are limited. ¦ in the Benedictine Community. Contact Alumni Relations

Director Julie Nelligan at (630) 829-6077 to learn more. Exceptional Rewards —

rewards for every purchase

plus double points for travel

and dining charges until

March Alumni After Hours January 1, 2006.



At Fitz’s Pub Special Privileges — free

additional cards, personal

It was a great time for alumni who gathered concierge services and

at Fitz’s Pub in Elmhurst on March 10 for special merchant offers

an evening of networking, fun, food and for great savings.

refreshments. Alumni Jim Friel, C82, and

Terry Fitzharris, C67, own the Pub and have Travel Security — peace

hosted this March alumni after hours for a of mind with the 1,700

number of years. ¦ American Express travel

offices in more than 130







14

a l u m n i n e w s Values



Career Development/Alumni Relations Workshop:

“Packaging Yourself” Stay Connected



On March 22, alumna Micki Lewis, C00, presented a workshop

titled “Packaging Yourself.” This interactive workshop included

marketing strategies, targeted tactics, tools for success and

personal action steps. More than 30 people attended the

workshop, including community members, alumni, students

and staff. One attendee said, “I wasn’t sure what this workshop

would be about, but I have learned so much tonight. I’m very

excited to use the information I received.”



Career Development/Alumni Relations Workshops are offered

approximately two times per year to assist students and alumni

in professional Your Ticket to 2005

development. University Events

Contact the alumni

office for information

today to purchase a bottle on upcoming MAY 22

for $35 or a case for $400. workshops. ¦ Commencement

You can enjoy this wine while

Golden Eagles Reunion

knowing you are supporting

student scholarships. For JUNE 22

additional information, African American

call (630) 829-6077. ¦ Alumni Reunion



JULY 18

President’s Invitational

Golf Outing —

countries, and American Nominations for Alumni Awards Cress Creek County Club

Express travel and rental

JULY 31

car insurance. The Alumni Association is now accepting nominations

Chicago Cubs

for the Distinguished Alumni Recognition Awards.

Retail Assurance — fraud Alumni Game

All Benedictine University alumni and friends are invited

liability and extended warranty

to submit nominations. The three awards, which are AUGUST 28

protection against theft and

conferred at Commencement each year, are: New Freshmen/

damages for your security.

Alumni BBQ

World-Class Service — Distinguished Alumni Award — In recognition of outstanding

MBNA’s unmatched 24-hour achievement in a career field or personal endeavor. SEPTEMBER 23

customer service. Math/Science Reunion

Alumni Service Award — In gratitude for current or past service

This offer is being made to the University and/or the Alumni Association. Given to OCTOBER 22

available exclusively to an alumnus/a who has made significant donations of time Homecoming

Benedictine University and talent to Benedictine.

alumni. Upgrade to the NOVEMBER 5

MBNA American Express Benedictine Spirit Award — Presented to an alumnus/a who 40th Anniversary

Card and/or carry it as a has exemplified the Benedictine values of service, hospitality Educare Scholarship Ball

companion to your existing and dedication to a given cause in their personal and/or

MBNA cards. This is also a professional life.

fund raising opportunity:

a portion of card purchases All nominations will be evaluated by a subcommittee of the

benefits the University. Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, which will

make recommendations to the president of the University,

More information will be the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the director

mailed to you, but if you of alumni relations for final selection.

want to sign up now call

(630) 829-6077 or send an Submit nominations to the Office of Alumni Relations,

e-mail to jnelligan@ben.edu. ¦ Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle,

IL 60532 or at www.ben.edu/alumni/awards. ¦







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Values a l u m n i n e w s









The Haddad a l u m n i p r o f i l e s

Alumni Lifetime

Achievement

Award Student Leaders Then and Now





O

n January 26,

2005, a new award Carrie Johnson, C94 — From The Candor to the Washington Post

was conferred on a

Carrie Johnson graduated “Benedictine offered a wide leader of Tyco International

Benedictine University

from Benedictine University range of terrific student Ltd., various guilty pleas and

alumnus. This award will be

with a bachelor of arts in activities, including the school indictments of former Enron

given to those alumni who

literature and communication. newspaper. I doubt if I had Corporation executives and

“foster the Benedictine

She also earned a master of attended a larger school that the ongoing criminal trial of

spirit of community and

arts in mass communication I would ever have had a the former chief executive of

demonstrate the Benedictine

from the University of chance to immerse myself in HealthSouth Corporation.

values of stewardship

Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. as many new experiences as

through their generosity “Having a solid background

deeply as I did during my four

and lifelong learning.” While at Benedictine, she in journalism dating back to

years in Lisle. Those programs

The first recipient of this was the editor of The Candor introduced me to new ideas my days at Benedictine is a

award, and for whom the student newspaper and had and to friends I cherish continuing source of

award was named, is Dr. also served as the sports editor today,” stated Johnson. professional strength and

Elias Haddad, and an assistant editor. She support for me. Often in my

C69, for his participated in the Scholars Johnson is currently a business job, I am forced to quickly

many years Program, the Peer Tutoring reporter at the Washington get up to speed on an

of support to Program, the Model UN Post, where she covers unfamiliar topic. The liberal

Benedictine Program and explored various corporate scandals and the arts education I received

University other student activities, Securities and Exchange from IBC [Benedictine

and to the including student Commission. Some of the University] became an

community. government, during her cases she has reported in the important foundation on

Haddad, along senior year. past few years include the which I continue to build,”

with his wife, prosecution of the former concluded Johnson. ¦

Donna, always

attended

Portrait of

alumni events.

Kimberly Skarr, C00 — From having great experiences to trying to

Dr. Haddad.

Artist: He also provide them for others

Irene O’Neill. assisted in

organizing his Kimberly Skarr also get involved. Sometimes great moment for me was]

class reunions. Both of was involved in many fellow students, faculty and when I was a student leader,

Haddad’s sons, Laitham, activities while a student staff members roped me I was able to have dinner with

C01, and Eric, C05, at Benedictine. She was a into activities as well. These Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

attended the University. resident assistant and served usually became the best of That was one of the most

on the Student Government experiences, such as the memorable days of my life

Haddad passed away on Advisory Board (Executive summers I spent in Louisiana. and I will always be grateful

February 22, 2005, but President 99-00). She started There, I was able to do really to Benedictine for the

he left a legacy to the a chapter of Amnesty great work for a lower income experience,” said Skarr.

University in the form of International and was involved Catholic grammar school.

a scholarship, the Mtanis in the Coalition on Women’s It was truly inspiring. Skarr is currently working

and Ajia Haddad Memorial Issues, the Marksville at Kendall College in

Scholarship in the Natural Louisiana Service Trips “Not only did I make life- Chicago. “My experiences

Sciences, in honor of his (Summers of ’98 and ’99), long friends on campus, being at Benedictine have followed

parents. Donations to this the Sci-Fi Club, the Model involved also offered many me and I hope to be able

scholarship may be made UN, the Springfest Chair opportunities throughout to work in different colleges

at (630) 829-6362 or 1999, the Game Day Team, the country. For instance, I and universities throughout

bcarlson@ben.edu. Programming Council and traveled to New York City for my career to help create

numerous conferences. the Model UN and I was able great possibilities for other

Benedictine is honored to to network with people from students,” concluded Skarr. ¦

have had Haddad and his “Benedictine is a small around the world from many

family as a part of the campus, so it was easy to different colleges. [Another

University community. He

will be dearly missed. ¦

If you were a student leader while at Benedictine let us know how it has helped you in your life

and/or career. E-mail information to lhale@ben.edu.



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a l u m n i n e w s Values



g i v i n g b a c k









M

ost of us In the past, there have been

take our two medical trips a year to

dental care Boudin, Haiti in June and

for granted. January. Blaney plans on

When we

Patrick Blaney, D.D.S., C76 adding a third by going every

need a September with a team he

cleaning or have a problem, has helped put together. This

we simply call our local dentist will give the people in this

and make an appointment. area more chances to be seen

Many people also have the by doctors. “Despite the

benefit of insurance that helps uncomfortable parts of the

to offset the cost of such care. trip, I came away with a desire

Unfortunately, in many parts to help these people and a

of the world there is no local compassion I can’t describe.

dentist. There usually isn’t I have an appreciation for a

a dentist anywhere to be lot of things I previously

found. In fact, even if it had taken for granted. If

were readily available, most anyone wants a real adventure

people in underprivileged there are a lot of mission

areas couldn’t afford the opportunities out there,”

service anyway. concluded Blaney.

Alumnus Patrick Blaney, If you know someone who has

D.D.S., realized this many

years ago and decided to do

Bringing Dental Care given of him or herself to help

others in the Benedictine spirit

something to help people

without insurance and in

And Hope To Haiti of giving back, please e-mail

lhale@ben.edu. ¦

areas without dental care. He

graduated from Benedictine The trip Patrick Blaney took to Haiti was different than the rest. “The poverty

University with a bachelor’s

degree in science in 1976. and living conditions in Haiti are unreal. I felt like I was having a dream, that

He went on to dental school

it couldn’t be real. I had never seen people in such dire need,” Blaney

at Northwestern and now

runs his own practice in explained. As part of a team of medical and dental doctors, he volunteered to

Westmont, Illinois.

spend a week among the poorest of the poor in Haiti to help relieve some of

Blaney has been involved in

charitable work for years. their physical discomfort. He aided approximately 200 people in need of

Here at home, he has worked

dental care during the trip, but there were many people who required care

at the DuPage Community

Clinic and the Pacific Garden still on the waiting list. “Although it was depressing, it made me feel better

Mission in Chicago to help

people who were unable to to know we did some good. One of the Haitians told a nurse that the fact

afford dental care. He has [doctors and nurses] kept coming back [to help] gave the people hope,

also gone to Jamaica with Above, Blaney with Haitian

the Christian Dental Society. because they knew they were not completely forgotten,” recalled Blaney. friends in front of their home.

“Benedictine University and Below, some young friends.

Benet Academy played a role

in helping me mature in my

faith. I actually considered

joining the monastery. I have

a great admiration for the

selfless service of the priests

and monks,” said Blaney.

“I was taught ‘Jesus has no

hands but ours.’ I believe we

should treat others as if they

were Jesus himself. A Catholic

education helped me to keep Blaney with three of the Little Sisters of St. Therese

thinking about my priorities.” of the Baby Jesus who teach at the school.



Spring 2005 17

Values a l u m n i n e w s







Ron Paryl

C73, Music Education, M.B.A. ’83









R

on Paryl came to Benedictine University (then St. Procopius College) to study

music education. He met Fr. Albin while sitting in on some rehearsals with the

jazz band and found the priest very influential in getting him back on the right

track with his education. Today Paryl works at Ovalstrapping, Inc. as the

Midwest account manager in the graphic arts division.



He and his wife Christine (Markiewicz) C73, M.A. ’03, have lived in Lisle since

graduation and stay active in the University and community through many of the

music performances and education programs in the music department.

He also enjoys staying involved through the Alumni Board.



“It is always a pleasure for us to attend the Fireside concerts and

hear what the faculty and students are performing. We still perform

with the Naperville Municipal Band. Someday I hope to see the

revitalization of the Fine Arts at Benedictine with a new

performing arts center,” said Paryl. ¦









Meet Your Alumni Board

Continuing profiles of those who serve on the Alumni Board.





John Parker

C01, Business Management and Organizational Behavior









J

ohn Parker has been Ostrowski and Coach Dave “After I graduated I continued to support our athletic events and

working as a loan officer Swanson, we were not only a volunteered my time in student affairs. I always knew I wanted to

for more than two years. team but also a close-knit keep in touch with the University. The Alumni Board is voluntary

As of January he began a family. They say that you are so I knew that the people who were involved would share a

new position with NeuMark only as good as your leaders. similar passion about Benedictine that I did. As one of the

Mortgage, where he is That statement holds true at younger members, I feel that I can help more recent graduates

licensed in writing residential Benedictine. Many of my life- become connected with the University. I receive great satisfaction

mortgages. long memories include giving back to the University that helped me achieve the

baseball adventures and professional and personal success I have today. Interacting with

While at Benedictine he campus life. I lived on campus the staff at a new level gives me a chance to appreciate how

participated on the baseball all four years of attendance. much of a passion they have for Benedictine,” concluded Parker.

team, where he was named There were so many great

captain. That same year, the times that took place at As part of the Alumni Board,

team earned a NCAA post- Benedictine. My time there Parker has assisted at the

season bid. provided an excellent alumni tent at homecoming,

foundation for my success in donated a hole sponsorship at

“I take great pride in having the business/professional the annual President’s Golf

had the opportunity to world. It helped mold my Outing and attended the

represent Benedictine in future and for that it holds a Educare Scholarship Ball this

athletic competition. Under special place in my life,” said past November. He resides in

the leadership of Coach John Parker. Fox River Grove. ¦









Attention Parents There is a fast and easy way to find out what is going on around campus.

Go to the parent page of the University’s Web site at http://www.ben.edu/resources/parents.asp.







18 Benedictine Voices

a l u m n i n e w s Values

Al Nunez

C84, International Business

and Economics, M.B.A. ’87









B

orn and raised in

Chicago, Al Nunez

looked at various

universities to attend

but enjoyed the size,

atmosphere and people of

Benedictine University.

He became involved in

various activities on campus

including a student job in

the admissions office. This

positive experience lead to

his career as an admissions





Sweetheart Club

counselor upon graduation.









Celebrates First Reception

On February 5, more than 50 alumni gathered for

the first of what will become an annual event, the

Benedictine University Sweetheart Club reception.

This club consists of Benedictine University alumni

Sweethearts, clockwise

who married Benedictine alumni. from top of page:



A bottle of Benedictine Heritage Wine was awarded to the n Jonelle (Mrozek)

Fedinec, C94, and

couple married the longest, which was Allan, C70, and

Nunez worked in admissions Dr. Joseph Fedinec, C92.

Noreen, C71, Oleksiak, and the couple married the most

during the time he completed n Julie (Wysocki) Thomas,

recently, which was Christine, C02, and Robert, C01,

his M.B.A. He is currently C98, and Mark Thomas, C97.

Retzer. Other couples who became engaged on campus

the associate director of n Justyna (Sylvia) Lagman,

received a Benedictine Hall brick. Fr. Michael Komechak,

international admissions at C00, and Rolly Lagman, C96.

O.S.B., attended the event to bless everyone’s marriages.

Illinois Institute of

n Left to right: Russ Pavlock,

Technology where he recruits The Sweetheart Club is planning a dinner/dance to be held C78, Justine (Salick)

international students. on campus in February 2006. If you would like more Pavlock, C78, Marie

information regarding the club, contact Julie Nelligan, (Stablein) Osborne, C78,

“My tenure with the Alumni John Osborne, C78.

alumni relations director, at (630) 829-6077 or at

Board has allowed me to

jnelligan@ben.edu.

continue my involvement

with the University and

become an integral part of

a team of alumni who have

the same passion about

Benedictine as I have.

Through our efforts we

continue to support

Benedictine. Many of my

long time friends are alumni

and I find that I continue to

promote Benedictine to them

and others,” said Nunez.



Nunez lives in Naperville

with his wife, Suzanne, C90,

and their children, Alyssa

and Tony. ¦









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“The best educated human being is the one who

understands most about the life in which he is placed.” — HELEN

Vitality KELLER









Greeting the faithful in Catholic Perspective On Ecology

Rome. Having reigned as

Pope for almost And The Environment

27 years (1978-2005),

Pope John Paul II was one









W

illiam United States where French gave several examples

of the longest reigning development patterns push of how the U.S. could reduce

Popes in Church history. French,

Ph.D., growth toward the boundaries its reliance on fossil fuels, such

professor of developed areas. He as encouraging energy

of theology referred to this as living in efficient technology, a

at Loyola an “auto city” where people $2-per-gallon tax on gasoline

University, was the final are almost completely to discourage auto usage

speaker in Benedictine’s dependent on automobile and conservation knowledge

Visiting Scholar in Catholic transportation. The costs for developing countries,

Thought series this February. of such an existence is where environment hazards

He spoke to students and significant, according to such as deforestation are

guests in several lectures on French, indicating American commonplace.

POPE JOHN PAUL II the topic of environmental taxpayers subsidize the oil

industry through the For more information

1920 – 2005 responsibility.

deployment of American on this series, contact

French spoke of the naval forces to the Middle Fr. Philip Timko, O.S.B.,

Benedictine University joins at (630) 829-6266. ¦

ramifications of continuing East to ensure a secure and

men and women of faith business as usual here in the steady flow of oil back to

throughout the world, the States.

in celebrating the life and

mourning the death of

Pope John Paul II.

It was with deep sorrow

Student Newspaper Wins

that we heard of the death of Big At ICPA Convention

the Holy Father.

Benedictine’s student newspaper, The Candor, won the

Pope John Paul II had been first-place award for general excellence among non-daily

small college newspapers at the Illinois College Press

a dynamic leader of the

Associations (ICPA) 22nd Annual Convention in

Roman Catholic Church Chicago on February 19.

for so many years.

Staff members received 13 individual awards, including

We give thanks to God for his five first place awards in such categories as news, feature

and sports writing, columns, photography, layout design

teaching, his example and his

and cartooning. Three second-place, three third-place

love for all God’s people. and two honorable mentions also were awarded. No

previous Candor staff has ever taken so many

We pray that God individual awards at the ICPA event.

be merciful to him and

A number of Candor editors received first-place

raise him up to heaven’s

awards including Scott Martin, former editor-in-

eternal banquet. ¦ chief, Kay Newby, editor-in-chief and Mario Parker,

flux editor. Second-place winners included Thad

Paskert, former art editor and Brian Bartoz, news editor. ¦







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Benedictine Offers

Graduate Programs In China

Students pursuing a Master of Business Administration The Benedictine M.B.A.

program will be offered

(M.B.A.) or Master of Science in Management Information through Shenyang University

of Technology while the

Systems (M.S.M.I.S.) degree from Benedictine University may M.S.M.I.S. program will be

available through Shenyang

want to pack one more item before heading off to class . . . Jianzhu University (formerly

a passport. Shenyang Architectural and

Civil Engineering University).



The North Central “We will send some of our “Chinese teaching methods The M.B.A. program at

Association approved a own professors to China for are still more quantitative Benedictine University

proposal by Benedictine two weeks at a time,” Cicero than behavioral,” Cicero said. has prepared students for

University to offer M.B.A. said. “Eventually, we would “Chinese students must learn managerial roles in corporate

and M.S.M.I.S. programs in like to be able to send some to think in critical and creative and human service

China. The University earlier of our own students to China ways. China needs mid- and organizations for more

received permission from the to take a class for two weeks.” upper-level managers who are than 25 years by conveying

Chinese Central Board of familiar with Chinese culture practical knowledge and

Education to partner with two Benedictine University is and business practices, yet essential skills in such areas

universities in Shenyang, a city extending its graduate can interact and compete as management, accounting,

of about 4.8 million people in programs to China in with their international economics, finance, strategy

northeast China. response to new restrictions counterparts.” and marketing.

that make it difficult for

“This is a tremendous foreign students to obtain Benedictine University also The M.S.M.I.S. program

opportunity for the University, U.S. visas. Those restrictions has a history of providing at Benedictine University

our faculty and our students,” have dissuaded many students education opportunities for prepares professionals for

said John Cicero, Ph.D., dean from applying. According to students from all racial and rapid advances in technology,

of the College of Business, a survey of the Council of ethnic backgrounds, and intense global competition

Technology and Professional Graduate Schools released in University officials view this and more complex business

Programs at Benedictine September, the number of partnership as an opportunity environments by emphasizing

University. “We are the only students from China applying to build a strong bond the practical application of

American university approved to American graduate between Benedictine and the various business management

by the Chinese Central programs for the Fall 2004 universities in Shenyang. theories and technical tools to

Government to offer these term plunged 45 percent. a variety of hypothetical and

“This partnership will provide real-life information problems.

programs in northeast China.”

Nevertheless, the Chinese Benedictine University an

The courses will be taught by believe that American business opportunity to impact China’s For more information

both Benedictine and Chinese programs can best train future, to provide our faculty about the Benedictine

professors using Benedictine’s their future employees to with international teaching University M.B.A. and

curriculum. Students will meet the needs of an experience and to create an M.S.M.I.S. programs,

progress through the increasingly sophisticated opportunity for our students call (630) 829-6300. ¦

curriculum in groups of 30-40 and complex society. to visit China while

students and attend class four pursuing their degree,”

hours per day for two weeks. Cicero said.

They will also be expected to

spend an additional four to

six hours per day studying

the material.



Each group of 30-40

students, or “cohort,” will

complete the entire course

of study in 16 months.





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Benedictine Hosts Workshop Presenting

Research Conducted At The Poles







T

here are few limits to Teachers Experiencing

the lengths to which Antarctica and the Arctic

scientists will go to (TEA) project followed

study the world in which we each presentation by

live. They are even willing sharing some hands-on,

to endure months of isolation, classroom inquiry

Benedictine Library blinding storms and wind activity that parallels

Garners Award For chills that can reach the scientists’ work.

minus-148 degrees.

Innovative Use The TEA program is Topics that were discussed at

Of Technology Benedictine University’s Jurica sponsored by the National the workshop included the

Nature Museum hosted a Science Foundation to IceCube project studying





T

he Benedictine University Library workshop in March for provide opportunities for neutrinos at the South Pole;

has been named the recipient of elementary and middle school classroom teachers to the ANDRILL (ANtarctic

teachers on some of the participate in scientific DRILLing) project that

the WebJunction Award for research that is being done research. Approximately six studies the Antarctic’s role in

“Innovative Content and Use of at the Earth’s polar regions. teachers are selected in a global climate change; and

Technology for 2004-05” for the national competition to take microbial research conducted

The workshop featured three part in the program for each in the Dry Valleys region of

development of a Virtual Library Club. scientists who presented the polar region. Following a the Antarctic. ¦

research they are currently brief orientation period, they

The Virtual Library Club allows conducting at the poles. A spend three to eight weeks

Benedictine Library patrons to enjoy teacher participating in the in the field.

many activities provided by the library

without actually being in the library.

The Virtual Library provides virtual Benedictine The signage for Benedictine

University in the Village of

exhibits — including a celebration of

Bellwood speaks to passersby

the Benedictine community’s military Helps To and motorists on Mannheim

heroes and a collection of Christmas Road of new growth and

crèches — and streaming video Deliver development. Opening in

May 2005, this new satellite

presentations of the library’s popular

book chats.

Sign Of campus will have two

classrooms with computer labs

“The Virtual Library Club has greatly Growth And and office space and will be

used primarily for the adult

enhanced the library’s visibility on

campus and beyond,” said Benedictine

Development accelerated cohort degree

programs.

University Library Director Jack Fritts. In Bellwood Working adults highly value

“In addition, it offers the opportunity for continuing education classes

close to where they live and

our patrons to explore the recreational

work. Having this campus at

aspects of our collection while fostering 405 North Mannheim will enable many suburban residents to take advantage of top tier education.

a spirit of community on our campus.”

Corporations and area governments have encouraged Benedictine University to house a permanent

WebJunction’s annual awards program campus in Bellwood. To date, the success of the degree programs held at the Bellwood Village

Hall has been tremendous. Adult students recognize the contribution that Benedictine has

highlights the extraordinary work of

made to the community and to their individual career opportunities. For more information,

libraries in North America that are call (888) 501-9191.

committed to providing public access

to technology and information in their More Growth: Degree Program Offered In Burbank

Benedictine University has formed a partnership with Burbank’s Queen of Peace High School to

communities. Awards are selected provide adult accelerated cohort degree programs in business administration. Classes will be held

quarterly in one of four categories, at the school in the evening so that working adults will be able to go to class one night per week

which are based on the number of to earn a degree in about two years. Classes for the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

began in March.

patrons a library serves. ¦

For more information on these programs call (888) 501-9222. ¦



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Students Earn M.B.A.s Online

by Christine Van Dyk









F

rom her seat

in an airport lounge,

Jennifer Houseward

prepares to go to class.

Using a common

dialup modem to connect to As the Demand for Skilled Learning Format Options and concentrations

the Web, this Benedictine Managers Grows, Specialized Concentrations that allow them to focus

master of business their degree: Marketing

So Do The Rewards

administration (M.B.A.) With the Benedictine WebFlex Management, Financial

student reads lectures, jumps According to the Bureau of M.B.A., students complete all Management, Health

into voice-over PowerPoint Labor Statistics, job openings coursework online. Administration and

presentations, posts questions for individuals who plan and International Business.

and responds to class direct the activities of “WebFlex M.B.A. has offered

comments. Across the business, government and the flexibility of taking my The WebFlex M.B.A. is

country, her professor reviews other organizations are classes on the road while still designed for self-motivated

her assignments, posts a test expected to increase by being connected to my adults looking to advance

and notifies her of her grades. 2.1 million, or 13.6 percent, classmates and instructor,” their careers. Students receive

by 2010. That means there’s Houseward said. “WebFlex one-on-one career counseling,

The Benedictine WebFlex has made it easier to earn my professional financial aid

room at the top for more

M.B.A. program allows adults M.B.A. while continuing to advisement, and online tech

M.B.A. graduates.

like Houseward to earn a work full-time.” support. For information on

quality M.B.A. from a Not only is the demand the program and how to

respected, established program for an M.B.A. degree In addition to a general enroll, call (866) 295-3104

while still meeting the growing, so are the payoffs. M.B.A., students of the online or visit www.onlinemba-

demands of a busy life. Not In fact, the U.S. Census M.B.A. program also have a benedictine.com. ¦

only does it make allowances Bureau reports those with a choice of several specialized

for hectic work and travel master’s degree earn an

schedules, it also makes it average of $10,000 more

possible for alumni across the per year than employees

country to earn a degree from with only a bachelor’s

a university they already know degree. Over a lifetime, that

and trust. adds up to more than

$300,000.









Professionals To Benefit From Certificate In Executive Coaching

Today’s business leaders capitalize on their leadership The executive coaching certificate This is a six-week certificate

face unprecedented pressure strengths and bridge gaps; program. Classes are held on

curriculum is designed to give

to deliver innovation and cost- acquire new leadership designated weekends once a

savings in an environment of strategies and tactics; and participants the knowledge, month for six months. The

continuous change, shrinking deliver and surpass their background and experience to program also features a

staff sizes and budgetary business goals. practicum that includes

belt-tightening. become professional coaches. 65 hours of face-to-face

The Executive Coaching

Specific courses address the tactical coaching and 10 hours of

Executive coaching equips Certificate program at

and strategic nature of the executive supervision. Clients for the

and encourages corporate Benedictine University’s

practicum will be provided

leaders to meet those Executive Coaching and role, the psychological foundations by Benedictine University.

challenges by helping them Development Institute

of corporate behavior and group

to develop self-awareness of prepares adult professionals For more information

their behavior patterns and to become executive coaches dynamics. Students also encounter about or to apply to the

passions; cultivate awareness qualified to provide coursework dedicated to helping Executive Coaching

of how others perceive them; behaviorally sophisticated Certificate program, call

and sound management them build and market their (630) 829-6003 or e-mail

coaching services. coaching practice. bdwyer@ben.edu. ¦





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New Concentration In Sports Communication

The Sports Communication The concentration will help sports broadcasting, public their coursework and

Concentration at Benedictine, students develop the basic relations writing, writing extracurricular activities into

available beginning fall of writing, reporting, research, for electronic media and their focus of the career once

2005, is designed for students design and production skills will include an internship. they enter the department.”

who have a passion for necessary to participate

sports and an interest in in the field of sports “For the student interested in For more information about

communicating that passion communication. The sports communication, this is the Sports Communication

to others. concentration will benefit an ideal choice,” Seely said. Concentration, call the

students planning to pursue “A person who comes into Enrollment Center at

“The primary focus of careers in sports information, this program will be able (630) 829-6300 or visit

this program is for sports administration and to target a great deal of www.ben.edu. ¦

communication arts majors community relations.

who want to tailor their

skills toward a career in The concentration will address

sports,” said Peter Seely, the various aspects of sports

chair of the Department of culture including the moral,

Communication Arts. “This social and economic impact

concentration should allow of sports in America.

the graduate to pursue a Specific courses will also

variety of career options.” address sports journalism,







New Program Introduces

Students To Rapidly Growing

Field Of Sports Management

The sports business industry the fall of 2005. Although

is one of the largest and intended for all majors

fastest-growing industries in interested in understanding marketing; finance; budgeting “Students will have the

the United States. Last year, the dynamics of sports and commerce. Every student opportunity to work

the size of the sports industry management, it is particularly will have the opportunity to alongside professional

was estimated at $213 billion. directed toward business intern at the Sports Complex managers who have

It is more than twice the majors and minors. on campus or at a sports or successfully developed

size of the auto industry leisure-related facility in the leagues and facilities,”

and seven times the size “Sports are ingrained in Chicago area. Cicero said.

of the movie industry. American culture,” said John

Cicero, Ph.D., dean of the Internship opportunities will The concentration could lead

According to Street & Smith’s College of Business, be available with the DuPage to a career in facilities, team

Sports Business Journal, people Technology and Professional Dragons baseball team, the or marketing management

spent more than $25 billion Programs. “For many, sports newest entry in the Central and includes courses in

on sporting goods and $26 are more significant and Illinois Collegiate League management-labor relations,

billion on tickets, concessions, better understood than (CICL). Students will have managerial finance and

parking and on-site international events. The the opportunity to manage organizational behavior.

merchandise last year. Sports Management all aspects of the team and The courses are intended

Advertisers spent $27 billion Concentration will examine facility, and work with for students in their junior

and facility and event this phenomenon and the coaches, field managers and senior years and are

management generated impact it has on the fiber and facilities managers. designed to supplement

another $6.75 billion. of American society.” their existing major.

Similar internship

To help introduce students to The concentration will opportunities will be available For more information about

the rapidly expanding sports address the various aspects for other Benedictine sports the Sports Management

and leisure-related industry, of the sports and leisure teams and at health and Concentration, call the

Benedictine University will industries, including: facilities fitness clubs, arenas and Enrollment Center at

offer a Sports Management and player management; recreational facilities (630) 829-6300 or visit

Concentration beginning in economics; culture; throughout the area. www.ben.edu. ¦



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f a s t f a c t s





Click It:

BENEDICTINE’S E-MAIL FOR LIFE FINANCE NEWS





e-

e-mail usage.

mail for life is a program that has been

developed to give alumni an @ben.edu e-mail

account. Alumni can keep this e-mail address

for life, as long as they follow the University’s

Acceptable Use Policy and other rules that govern the



t

National VITA Program Enriches Students

And Helps Those In Need

he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

is a national program that provides income tax assistance

to low-income taxpayers. Benedictine works with

members of the Notre Dame Club in the program.

Having a ben.edu account will allow alumni to better keep in This is the fourth year in which Benedictine has been involved

touch with their classmates and will connect current students to in this program.

alumni. It will also allow the University to more efficiently notify

alumni about upcoming events. Approximately 30 students per year The students work in teams

donate their time and talent to this using TurboTax, which is

Alumni interested in joining the program should fill out the enriching program. This experience not

form located on the Information Technology Web site at only hones work skills for the students, installed on laptops. Tax

www.ben.edu/it, under alumni, and then e-mail for life.¦ but also provides the reality that there

experts from the Notre

are many people in DuPage County

who are in a negative financial Dame Club then check over

M.P.H. PROGRAM TO CONTINUE situation. Students use their talents

the tax returns. Benedictine

and skills to provide the help that

DUPAGE TAPESTRY’S allows initial taxpayers to properly

students have generated

receive significant tax refunds.

IMPORTANT WORK more than $50,000 per



or the past several thoughtful dissolution of year in tax refunds for the

Benedictine Hosts





f

years, Benedictine Healthy DuPage, DuPage low-income taxpayers who

University’s Master Tapestry has been taken over ACE Meeting of Credit

of Public Health by the DuPage Mayors and Managers To Benefit come in for assistance.

Program (M.P.H.) Managers Conference who Finance Students







t

has supplied student will maintain the Tapestry as

interns for Healthy DuPage, a an evolving body of work he Association of Credit Executives (ACE) group

community-based coalition of posted online. Benedictine consists of high-level corporate credit managers who have

organizations interested in M.P.H. students will continue made contributions to the profession. Each member is

promoting and advocating for to provide research and from a different industry with no duplication of industry

the health of the community. editorial input into the representation. The discussions often have an academic thrust

Now Healthy DuPage has Tapestry. but then delve into practitioner-related applications. Benedictine

dissolved for lack of funding. faculty member Charles Gahala is the only ACE member with

One of the more significant Soon the Tapestry will be an academic background.

projects of this organization linked to the M.P.H. section

has been a project called of the University’s Web site. The March 2005 ACE meeting was held at Benedictine to allow

DuPage Tapestry. This is a According to Alan Gorr, students to learn from the experience. The focus was to delve

compendium of health data Ph.D., chair of the M.P.H. into a long listing of tasks that Gahala has developed through

and interpretation that may program, “This is a recent research. The research was published in the January 2005

be used to guide community community project that issue of Business Credit. Practitioners were asked to identify the

development and health represents DuPage county’s tasks essential for initial employment in business credit positions

planning decisions. economy, transportation, to help to define entry-level business credit positions. The ACE

nature, education, family, meeting was closed to the academic community except for the

Benedictine M.P.H. students community diversity, health, students from Gahala’s advanced managerial finance class.

have been active in the arts and leisure. It is an Students sat in at the meeting and had the opportunity to

conceptualization and important resource that the learn more about the job skills required to secure positions

development of this worthy community will continue to in the field and job opportunities available from the experts in

project. As part of a be proud of.” ¦ the profession. ¦





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STUDENTS COLLECT 250 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR NEEDY







h umanities 101

students and

their faculty

collected more

than 250 pounds of food and

household supplies to benefit

the Lisle Township Food

During this event,

Humanities students were

encouraged to give back to

the community and were able

to interact with alumni who

reflected on their experiences

at Benedictine. Alumni

Gary Moores, commodities

and food pantry administrator

at the pantry, sent a letter to

the University stating, “If it

were not for thoughtful and

caring people such as you, we

would not be able to meet

Pantry at the First-Year Ne’Keisha Green, Susan Ross, the needs of our clients. Your

f a c t s









Seminar Capstone Event Laura Singer and Brian support of our pantry is very

in December. Wellner spoke to students much appreciated.” ¦

about work, life and service in

their own lives after their time

at Benedictine.









a s the Ph.D. in Another initiative to Global Visiting Scholars

f a s t









Organization strengthen Benedictine’s The Ph.D. program will also

Development (O.D.) global presence is the Ph.D. offer an advanced Ph.D.

and Master of Science in program’s involvement at course with two preeminent

Management and the National Academy of international scholars, David

Organizational Behavior Management. Benedictine Coghlan, Ph.D., from Trinity

(M.S.M.O.B.) programs faculty are participating College in Dublin, Ireland,

begin their 20th year at and/or chairing three major and Abraham (Rami) Shani,

O.D. AND Benedictine University, they sessions on International O.D. Ph.D., of Cal-Poly and the

M.S.M.O.B. continue to strengthen their

major global presence with International Publications

FENIX Program of the

Stockholm School of

PROGRAMS groundbreaking initiatives. and Papers

The third edition of the

Economics in Sweden.

Significant international and This course, anchored by

STRENGTHEN global activities currently “Appreciative Inquiry” book Benedictine’s Sorensen,

underway include a strong by David Cooperrider, Peter Ph.D., director of the Ph.D.

GLOBAL presence at international Sorensen, Therese Yaeger and program, and Yaeger, will

Diana Whitney includes an

PRESENCE and academic conferences,

in international publications entire section devoted to

present cutting-edge

developments on action

and papers and among global global and international work, research and socio-technical

visiting scholars. much of which has been systems globally.

done with the Benedictine

International and Academic University doctoral program. Program Growth

Conferences This appreciative inquiry The M.S.M.O.B. program

One of the major initiatives reader has been used at also continues to establish a

for international growth is more than 70 colleges and presence in Springfield,

the creation of the first universities including Illinois in preparation for

international doctoral Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, record cohort program

colloquium in Lyon, France. DePaul, George Washington attendance. In an effort to

Leading the Benedictine University and University cultivate program growth,

University charge is Therese of Michigan. in St. Louis, Missouri,

Yaeger, Ph.D., associate Sorensen and Yaeger

Doctoral students in the

director of the Ph.D. presented “A Review of O.D.:

program presented at the

Program. The 2006 Yesterday, Today and

Midwest Academy of

conference is expected to Tomorrow,” attended by

Management and the

include a number of U.S. more than 50 executives and

Southwest Academy of

and European doctoral OD professional from more

Management on International

programs, many of which than a dozen major St. Louis

OD projects. Internationally,

currently have relations with corporations.

doctoral research is also being

Benedictine M.S.M.O.B. and

presented in Germany and To learn more about

Ph.D. programs.

France in October 2006. these exciting and trend-

setting programs, call

(630) 829-6208. ¦

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“Crazy Afrikan” by Sharon Davis (2004)

This beautiful quilt was displayed during the Rev. Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Benedictine. Several Afro fabrics

were used, transforming a very ordinary pattern into an

extraordinary king-sized quilt. Adinka symbols representing

“Welcome,” “Peace,” “Good Fortune” and “Long Life” were

stitched into the borders of the piece.









King Annual Breakfast

Brings People Together

To Celebrate Diversity

by Brian Bartoz, C05









T

aking advantage of A diverse population is an

educational asset, Hrabowski said. He

opportunities and recalled a conversation that he

getting to know had a number of years ago

individuals of other with German and Japanese

races are essential steps to delegates at a conference.

achieving success, Freeman After the delegates praised the

Hrabowski, Ph.D., told United States for its wealth

approximately 500 guests in and productivity, he said they

a packed Krasa Center dining asked him whether the United

room during the 10th annual States’ diversity would lead to

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, its downfall.

Jr. Breakfast on January 17.

Hrabowski responded that the United States’ diversity is a strength, not a

In his keynote address,

Hrabowski, president of the weakness, a position he reaffirmed before his audience. “It has been our

University of Maryland,

diversity that has made us who we are today,” he said. He added that

Baltimore County (UMBC),

said more needs to be done individuals should venture out of their “comfort zones” and get to know

to create a culture where

education is valued and “a individuals of other races.

sense of excitement about

learning” thrives. “Large Hrabowski has never shied Meyerhoff Scholars Program,

numbers of children of all away from overcoming which provides intensive

races are not getting the adversity. At age 12, he was academic training in the

education they need,” arrested for protesting hard sciences.

Hrabowski said. He said that segregation in his hometown

in the United States, a four- of Birmingham, Alabama During the breakfast,

year achievement gap exists during an event that became co-sponsored by Benedictine

Top: Award-winning essays

between black students and known as the Children’s University and College of

earned scholarships for

white students. A black March. While in jail, he DuPage, William Carroll, Benedictine University

student in 12th grade, for recalled, King visited the Ph.D., Benedictine students Adam Winchell and

example, has the skills of a young marchers and conveyed University’s president, and Mario Parker. Above:

white student in eighth grade. to them the importance of Sunil Chand, Ph.D., president Benedictine President William

their sacrifices on behalf of of the College of DuPage, Carroll and keynote speaker

“To succeed in our society also recognized five Freeman Hrabowski, Ph.D.,

civil rights for all Americans.

today, people need to president of the University of

“What you do this day, scholarship recipients for their

Maryland, Baltimore County.

read and think critically.” children, will have an impact award-winning essays about

Proficiency in reading, he said, on children who have not yet King’s importance in their

gives students an advantage in been born,” King said. lives. Benedictine’s recipients,

learning math. Re-segregation Mario Parker and Adam

of schools has become an As an educator, Hrabowski Winchell, each received a

additional problem. co-founded the UMBC’s $1,000 scholarship. ¦

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The Mission Many Still



A

bbot Hugh Anderson, prayer and reflection

O.S.B., director of with a concentration on

May Have University Ministry at

Benedictine University,

spiritual direction.

Choose To

In July 2003, his successor

Changed, But was born in Ohio, Ill.,

a small town 20 miles south

at the abbey, Abbot Dismas Reject World’s

Kalcic, O.S.B., appointed

Abbot Hugh of Dixon. He participated

in football, basketball and

him to lead the office of

Chaotic Pace

University Ministry at

Continues To track and was a fun-loving Benedictine. University

young man. Ministry is an integral part To Pursue

Charge Ahead Anderson’s parents tolerated of student development and

their son’s gregariousness. campus life, providing Monastic Life

He often strides across campus in his However, they did ask him programs and services that

assist in the spiritual growth by Rita A. Dougherty

red Benedictine jacket and cap. He is to attend a Catholic college

for at least two years. He of students, staff and









I

a man on a mission — a mission that found his way to the all-male administration. n today’s chaotic world,

changed many times over the years. St. Procopius College some men look beyond

In a quiet discussion

(Benedictine University) about Catholic teaching, power, money and

in Lisle. Anderson commented that prestige, and wonder

Anderson says he was not prior to the Second Vatican

Council, Catholics learned about its frenetic pace.

academically inclined, but

received good marks and about faith and the church Looking deeply into their

pursued a course of study by memorizing facts from own well of faith, they often

in pre-veterinary medicine. the Baltimore Catechism.

turn to a very different kind

He participated in band, After Vatican II, the

emphasis was placed on of lifestyle — a life lived with

chorus and athletics, but

admitted to being a quieter formation and little a sense of prayer, values

person in college. on information. and purpose.

While playing football, he “We lost generations of

by Rita A. Dougherty broke his ankle and was in a Catholics who did not This same puzzlement occurred

cast up to his hip. There was understand their faith’s hundreds of years ago when a

no elevator in the main building (Benedictine Hall) at that time, tradition,” Anderson said. young man, dissatisfied with

so he was moved into the infirmary that overlooked the back Anderson recently the values that society upheld,

entrance of the monastery wing. There, he often watched the established a series of

monks come and go and felt a real sense of peace among them. turned his back on society and

Sunday lectures titled,

“What the Catholic Church became a hermit. He studied

After his sophomore year, Anderson decided to enter the

Benedictine order. He advanced to the priesthood in 1965. has to say about…” Each scripture each day and pursued

When applying to graduate schools, he looked for an lecture deals with a a depth of life with Christ.

assistantship that would allow him to support himself and different aspect of the

The man’s name was Benedict.

found one at Indiana University. Catholic Church — faith,

the Holy Trinity, the The year was 530 A.D.

Like most monks at that time, Anderson wore many hats. human person,

Before attending graduate school, he worked as forgiveness of sin, Other men were drawn to

director of admissions in the registrar’s office etc. They are Benedict’s lifestyle, so he wrote a

at the college. He also served as director of a designed to help

residence hall. After returning from graduate guide for a Christian life which

Catholics better

school, Anderson became assistant principal understand their incorporates an awareness of

at Benet Academy. faith. The lectures God, a life lived in balance,

Anderson was elected Abbot of St. Procopius started in hospitality, community,

Abbey in 1985. He served as the abbey’s spiritual September 2004

stewardship, prayer and

and temporal leader for nearly 18 years. However, and ran through

April 2005. meditation. This guide, the

according to the laws of the American Cassinese

Congregation, he submitted his resignation when Rule of St. Benedict, outlined

he celebrated his 65th birthday. The mission may have changed his vision of an ideal society.

Anderson’s retirement from the role of abbot could hardly be over the years, but the young This rule continues to intrigue

called a retiring experience. He took a year sabbatical and studied and beckon young men today.

at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri, living

man with the broken ankle is

in a Benedictine monastery there. The year was spent in study, still charging forward. ¦





28 Benedictine Voices

u n i v e r s i t y n e w s Vitality

Gregory Murphy was Another young Benedictine,

studying economics at the 32-year-old Br. Kevin Coffey,

University of Chicago when O.S.B., made his final

he began to think seriously profession this past summer.

about what he wanted to After graduation from high

do with his life. He prayed, school in Maryland, the

but admits he “was not former restaurant chef, painter

close to God.” He then and wind surfer moved to

began an investigation into Pittsburgh to work with

his faith and wondered how an iconographer.

he could commit to it. There, he met a monk from

Fr. Austin Murphy, O.S.B. Br. Kevin Coffey, O.S.B. St. Procopius Abbey. He read

Murphy heard of

St. Procopius Abbey some information about the

from a classmate, and decided to make a retreat. He told the abbey and the Benedictines, and a feeling that his life was about

monks from the onset that he was there only to pursue a to change came over him.

spiritual introspective, but a few days later he asked for “I’ve always been kind of prayerful, so my parents were not

entrance into the community. surprised by my interest in the Benedictines,” Br. Kevin said.

After graduation from the University of Chicago, Murphy was Br. Kevin entered the community in 2001. Since monks

accepted by the Benedictine community and chose the name are answerable to each other, he believes that living in

Austin. After studying at Benedictine University and the Abbey, community is a solemn responsibility.

he completed his solemn vows and went to the Dominican “If you aren’t doing your job, you’re letting others down,”

House of Studies in Washington, D.C. He earned master’s he said.

degrees in theology and divinity and was ordained a priest

in July 2004. He is a senior at Benedictine University majoring in studio art.

His mother, an artist and an art teacher, introduced him to

Fr. Austin, now 30 years old, considers Christ’s presence pencils and crayons at the age of three. Some of Br. Kevin’s

as witness to his life, and describes himself as “a front-burner paintings are displayed in the lower level lobby of the Krasa

monk and a back-burner priest.” He serves as chaplain and Student Center.

religion teacher at Benet Academy.

“I like to paint ordinary people doing extraordinary things,”

Among the vows that Benedictines take is one of stability, he said.

promising to remain in the community for their rest of their After graduation, he hopes to teach at Benet Academy and

lives. That is the biggest challenge facing those who chose the attend graduate school to further his art studies.

monastic lifestyle, Fr. Austin said.

“Living with someone for

As the monks who founded Benedictine University performed simple but

life is different than other

relationships,” he said. “It’s arduous tasks — clearing a cornfield to construct a classroom building

the central thread that runs and establishing a farm to raise their own food — and lived according

through all aspects of life.

You get along better with to the Rule of St. Benedict, so too do today’s modern monks. The outside

some than others, and that world is much more complex, but they balance their daily tasks with the

is the challenge.” same kind of prayer, purpose and fervor as their predecessors. ¦





hardworking “spades” identified

“Thanks for another good “After receiving the Front row from left: Ray Kalina

memory about life at Benedictine Voices Winter (95%), Ernie Kosciuk (70%),

St. Procopius College. You 2005, I came across the photo Jimmy O’Grady (100%) and

will probably hear from one of the “Spades” on page 19. Jim Urbanski (95%).

of the Spades pictured in the My recollection is that they

From: Greg Klabisch

Winter 2005 Voices but these were all part of the class of

members of the Class of ‘69 1969. I believe the photo was Identities: Bob Enderle, Irv

deserve recognition. taken in the 66/67 school Neltner, John Sanders, “Red”

year. The names are as follows Nelson. Kneeling: Terry Kalina,

My guess is that those in the

with my percent of certainty Mike Murray, Jim O’Grady and

picture are (top row) Bob

for the names:” Jim Urbanski.

Enderle, Irv Neltner, John

Sanders, Jack Walsh and Back Row starting left: From: John Makarowski, C69

(bottom row) Terry Kalina, Mike Bob Enderle (100%), Irv

Murray, James O’Grady and Jim Neltner (80%), John Sanders Thomas Collette, C69, also

Urbanski. Wish I had seen more (80%) and Jack Nelson (90%). responded with several

of them at the reunion last fall.” names. ¦



Sincerely, Frank Liebentritt, C69

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class notes

a look at the past



Class of ’62 high-level Army investigations Ryan, of Elmhurst, said he will

Jim Beaupre, Ph.D., Physics, was setting milestones for research in continue teaching and lecturing at

named to Teledyne Brown ballistic missile defense. Passino his alma mater, Benedictine

Engineering, Inc.’s Engineering was the first president of Teledyne University, where his efforts have

Fellows Program. This program Solutions, Inc. (TSI) and is drawn political speakers such as

was established to honor currently employed part time at former Gov. Jim Edgar and U.S.

employees for their outstanding TSI. He and his wife, Marilyn, Senator Barack Obama.

lifetime achievement and or reside in Huntsville, AL.

contributions in their field of Class of ’74

engineering and science. Beaupre, Class of ’66 Rev. Larry Snyder, Music

Glen Gabert, Ph.D., Political Education, became president

currently Senior Scientist at

Teledyne Solutions, Inc., has made Science, was appointed to Budget of Catholic Charities USA on

several important contributions and Advocacy for New Jersey March 1. In 1999, he became the

since joining the company in 1974. Higher Education. He is also a chief executive for the Catholic

The most far reaching has been in member of the New Jersey Charities of St. Paul and

Winter 1988 advancing the technical boundaries Facilities Committee for Minneapolis. He is also a member

of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Community Colleges. Currently, of Archbishop Harry Flynn’s

through infrared optical he is the president of Hudson Cabinet, overseeing community

phenomenology analysis and County Community College. services; a chaplain at the College

modeling and simulation. He is of St. Catherine; a weekend

Paul L. Whiting, Political Science,

recognized for co-developing the associate at St. Thomas the Apostle

was elected to the TECO Energy’s

Optical Signatures Code (OSC). Church in Minneapolis; a former

Board of Directors. Whiting has

He also led the DOT and Queen associate pastor of the Nativity of

more than 35 years of experience

Match flight test data project. He Mary Church and Epiphany

in finance and administration and

currently resides in Huntsville, AL. Church; and is a former high

currently is chairman of the Board

school music and German teacher.

Nick Passino, Ph.D., Physics, was

of Sykes Enterprises, Inc. and is on

named to Teledyne Brown the board of directors for The Class of ’78

Engineering, Inc.’s Engineering Bank of Tampa. Bill Lisowski, English Language

Fellows Program. Passino’s 33-year and Literature, was recently

Class of ’68

career has made a lasting impact promoted at Sears to manager,

The Hon. James Ryan, Political

on America’s ballistic missile facilities services. His team of 12

Science, has joined the firm that

defense efforts. Important personal supports the capital replacement,

his son, Jim Ryan Jr., and partner

accomplishments include repairs and preventative

Manos “Mace” Kavvadias operate

contributions to the Optical maintenance activities in all Sears

in Naperville. It will be part-time,

Summer 1989 Signatures Code; contributed to retail locations, approximately

and the senior Ryan will handle

and reviewed several major Army 2,000 buildings. He and his wife,

only select criminal and

BMD flight programs and Susan, reside in Naperville.

governmental relations cases.

participated in many national







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Brady Carlson, Social Science, will The family currently resides

Matthew L. Kamin, D.O.,

soon complete his master’s degree in Lombard. at http://ben.bkstore.com.

Psychology and Health Science,

was recently awarded the American in media arts from Emerson Holly Juday, International Business

Medical Student Association College in Boston, with a focus on and Economics ’89, and her

audio production. He is working at husband, David Bielanski, Ph.D., For a greater selection visit

Golden Apple Award for teaching

by Olympia Fields/Midwestern WKXL-AM, a community talk announce the birth of their

radio station in Concord, NH, as daughter, Julianna Irene, in the store in the Krasa

University and the Educator of

the Year Award. the host/producer of a daily talk January 2004. She was welcomed

show about health and wellness. to their Dedham, MA home by Student Center.

Class of ’93 He and his wife, Sonya, currently big brother Josef. The family

Pamela Kelley, M.S.M.O.B., was reside in Newmarket, NH. will be relocating for a two-year

promoted to director of human Joe Coots, Sociology, is currently assignment to Paris in the summer

resources at Bridgestone/Firestone touring in the cast of “The Full of 2005. Juday will take on the

Diversified Products. She currently Monty.” Coots is cast in the human resources aspects of an

resides in Carmel, IN. character of Dave Bakatinsky. expansion across continental

Recent roles include the character Europe and India for a Fidelity

Andreas Papakostas, Physical

of Sonny in “Grease” and the Investments operation currently

Education, is the owner of Soma

Elvis-like Pharoah in “Joseph based in France and Germany.

Holistic Center. This company

works in advanced clinical and and the Amazing Technicolor Colleen (Nissen) Kowalewski,

wellness massage therapy, nutrition Dreamcoat” as well as commercials Psychology ’98, and her husband,

and weight loss and is located in for Edge Shaving Gel, Bush Michael Kowalewski, Sociology

eight countries. He and his wife, Brothers Beans and a guest ’97, welcomed Riley Elizabeth in

Laureen, have three children and appearance on the television show, May 2004. The family currently

reside in Plainfield. “Third Watch.” resides in Bartlett.



Class of ’96 Class of ’03 Nadine Rannin Loy, Business and

Andrea Mary Ahlsen, M.S.M.O.B., Christine M. Cliff, M.P.H., Economics ’92, and her husband,

has recently accepted a position at presented her research thesis at Craig, welcomed their third

CIMCO Communications as a IDA Spring Assembly 2004 and at daughter, Grace, in January 2005.

senior training specialist. CIMCO FCNE 2003 in San Antonio. She Grace was welcomed to their

is an integrated communications and her husband, Stephen, Aurora home by big sisters

provider. She will be developing currently reside in Naperville. Rachel and Allison.

and facilitating personal Tony Michels, Accounting ’96,

development programs, mentoring, Marriages and his wife, Kim, welcomed

sales training, leadership and Ryan Piech, Health Science ’00,

Abigail Rose in September 2004.

product training with certification. was married to Lina Cepenas, on They are at home in Peru, IL.

She has also been elected to the October 29 in Chicago. The

couple resides in Chicago. Sarah Pappas, Psychology ’98,

2005 CISPI Board. She and her

after helping open and manage

husband, Albert Mall, currently

Births the nation’s largest Christian

reside in Batavia.

Melissa Trok-Albear, D.P.M., nightclub (Club 3 Degrees) in

Class of ’97 Health Science ’87, and her downtown Minneapolis, is now a

Pat Keiner, Music, works with husband, Dr. Paul Albear, stay-at-home mom and works as an

pipelines and sanitary sewers with announces the birth of their independent health and wellness

Oak Lawn’s department of public second child, Christopher Ramon, counselor. She and her husband,

in April 2004. He was welcomed Mike, welcomed Mikayla Rose in Netali Sanghvi, Psychology ’95,

works — a part-time college job M.C.P. ’98, M.B.A. ’02, and her

that became full-time six years ago. to their Tampa, FL home by big June 2004. The family resides in

brother, Paul. Minneapolis, MN. husband, Kamlesh Sanghvi,

He also works as a musician. By Computer Science ’01, M.I.S. ’03,

night, he is a guitarist in a band, Meghan (Horton) Burton, Health Sue (Hopf) Rericha, Elementary M.B.A. ’03, welcomed their baby

playing some of Chicago’s well- Science ’98, and her husband Education ’92, and her husband, girl, Angali, in October 2004.

known venues such as the House Michael, welcomed Rachel Virginia Tim, welcomed their fifth

of Blues, The Metro and Schubas. in October 2004. The family is at daughter, Jamie Theresa, in Rebecca (Wilczek) Simpson,

His band, Seven Day Run, has home in Elgin. October 2004. Jamie was Clinical Laboratory Science ’96,

been together for five years. The welcomed to their Macomb, IL and her husband, Daniel Simpson,

Christine (Vechiola) Grobart, Accounting ’96, welcomed their

band has recorded two CDs and home by big sisters Lortyn, Katie,

International Business and second daughter, Natalie Helene,

is working on a third. The band Shannon and Edy.

Economics ’99, and her husband, in December 2004. The family

has also played on WGN-TV’s

Jeffrey, welcomed Louis Henry resides in Woodridge. ®

morning show.



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Laura Singer, Sociology ’94,

and her husband, Sean Bradley,

welcomed their first child, Kitara

Jade, in September 2004. Singer

works as the director of housing

at the Inspiration Corporation

in Chicago.

Lisa (Filippelli) Testolin, Nutrition

faculty notes

Sharon Borowicz (Business

Administration, M.B.A.) attended

Kevin Doyle (Business

Administration, Computer

at a national writers’ conference in

February at the Wyndham O’Hare

’88, and Anthony Testolin, the Association for the Science and Information Systems) Hotel. Fortier spoke on writing

Accounting/ Finance ’84, Advancement of Computing in presented a paper titled “Does a and publishing short fiction,

welcomed a baby girl, Mikayla Education’s E-Learn Conference in ‘Pre-Introduction’ Course Improve explaining her experiences getting

Ann, in August 2004. Big sister November in Washington, D.C. Subsequent Performance in nine of her short stories in print.

Marissa Rose welcomed Mikayla Borowicz presented her paper, ‘Introduction to Computer Fortier also had a poem published

to the family’s home in titled “The Effect of Synchronous Programming?’ ” at the 2005 in the February 2005 issue of

Bloomingdale. Chat on Student Performance in College Teaching and Learning Byline, a national magazine for

an Undergraduate Introductory Conference in Orlando, Florida in writers. The poem was titled “My

Susan (Nelson) Whildin,

Accounting Course,” and presided January. Doyle’s paper was selected Normal Night.” Fortier had three

Education ’96, and her husband,

over a discussion focused on the as best in his session. poems published this fall. Two

Thaddeus Whildin, Education

training and support of college poems appeared in a journal of

’98, welcomed their daughter, Fr. James Flint, O.S.B. (History,

professors entering the online poetry and art called Seeding the

Emerson Mary, in January 2005. Philosophy and Religious Studies)

education arena. Snow. Another poem, “A Rare Visit

Susan is a kindergarten teacher published an article titled “Helen

to Texas,” was published in the

and Thaddeus is a 6th grade Jane Crabtree (Undergraduate Turrell’s Dilemma: Pride and

Prairie Light Review through

science teacher who also coaches Business) and Alicia Tait (Fine Humility in Rudyard Kipling and

College of DuPage.

track at Kennedy Jr. High and Performing Arts) performed Michael Casey” in the Winter 2004

and men’s swimming at Handel’s “Messiah” with the issue of Magistra: A Journal of Vince Gaddis (History, Philosophy

Benet Academy. Naperville Chorus at North Women’s Spirituality in History. and Religious Studies) has been

Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall Magistra focuses on “feminine” appointed chairperson of the

in December. spirituality as understood in a department of History, Philosophy



¦ in memory Luann DeGreve (Library) is a

member of the Illinois Library

broad sense practiced by women or

by men within a variety of religious

traditions. Fr. James also published

and Religious Studies. Gaddis was

also invited to participate in the

Lilly Summer Faculty Seminar May

Tim Beck, Economics ’67, passed Computer System Organization

an article, “The Builders of the 16-June 10 at Rosemont College

away on December 20, 2004. Users Advisory Group’s Needs

Community: The Lay Brother in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. The

Assessment Working Group.

Howard R. Bieschke, IFM Vocation at St. Procopius Abbey,” topic is “Power and the New

DeGreve is representing the

Certificate ’69, passed away in in the December 2004 issue of the American Century: Christian

Endeavor End Users Instruction

July 2004. American Benedictine Review. Representations.” Presenters

Committee, on which she

include Ambassador Nancy

Paul George, Political Science also serves. Mardelle Fortier (English and

Soderberg, Bishop Thomas J.

’72, passed away on January 23, Literature) participated in a panel

2005.

Elias M. Haddad, M.D.,

Biochemistry ’69, passed away

on February 22, 2005.

Michael V. Hogan, Clinical Benedictine Celebrates First National Philanthropy

Laboratory Science ’78, passed

away in January 2005.

Day, Creates Employee Legacy Garden

John P Kopilash Sr, St.

.

Procopius Academy ’32, passed









T

away on January 8, 2005.

his past November for National Philanthropy

Dennis Kuzanek, M.B.A. ’98, Day, Benedictine recognized faculty and staff

recently passed away. who have volunteered their time, talent and

Kristen (Jacobson) Lighty, treasure for the greater good of the University.

M.B.A. ’00, passed away in

December 2004.

Perennials were given to faculty and staff who have

Richard Manthey, Engineering

’43, passed away in the winter financially contributed to the University. The flowers

of 2004.

were then planted in the new Employee Legacy Garden.

Ken R. Mestemaker, IFM

Certificate ’74, recently This garden will bloom for years to come in recognition

passed away. of employee generosity. After the event, all employees

Richard J. Remijas, D.D.S., were invited to an ice cream social sponsored by the

St. Procopius Academy ’39 and

Pre-Dentistry ’43, passed away executive staff. ¦

on November 19, 2004.

Joseph Santucci, Sociology ’86

and M.S.M.O.B. ’90, passed

away on December 15, 2004.

James J. Wassell, IFM

Certificate ’84, recently

passed away. ¦







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f a c u l t y / s t a f f n o t e s Vitality

Benedictine Honors Commitment to Educational Experience

Benedictine ‘Collaborating Institution’

At Fermilab

David Swanson, 2005 Recipient

Vickie Frohne and Phil Schreiner (Physics) attended the four-day

January meeting of the Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search

Of The Benedictine Life Award

(MINOS) Collaboration at Fermilab. The MINOS experiment is in David Swanson, assistant athletic director, was named the

the process of commencing its data-taking phase after a decade of

planning and construction. Frohne and Schreiner have been assisting recipient of the 2005 Benedictine Life Award. Swanson was

with beam instrumentation, preparatory to the “startup” phase of honored for his more than 30 years of passionate and unfaltering

the experiment. Because of their involvement with MINOS, service to Benedictine University. He has dedicated his time and

Benedictine University is a “collaborating institution” in this high- energy to ensure the success of

energy physics experiment. It is very rare for a small college to be

accorded this status. Information about the experiment can be found

student-athletes and has

online at http://www-numi.fnal.gov. exemplified the values and spirit

of the Benedictine founders.



Gumbleton of Detroit and through effective dialogue. The following is a list of other

Marc Howard Ross of Bryn The article appeared in the employees honored at the

Mawr College. journal’s “Original annual University’s Founders’

Communications” section.

Charles Gahala (Undergraduate Day event:

Business) had an article published Cheryl Heinz (Biology)

in the January 2005 edition of co-authored an article that was Roosevelt Chappel, campus services

Business Credits titled “What Do published in January 2004 in President’s Award for Campus

Credit Managers Do?” The article Animal Behavior 69 (1): 107-115 Beautification

delves into some research that titled “Effects of contact chemistry

Gahala conducted last year at the and host plant experience in the Nadia Darwish, public relations

National Association of Credit oviposition behavior of the eastern

President’s Award for

Management Credit Congress held black swallowtail butterfly.”

in Phoenix, Arizona. Gahala plans Customer Service

Lawrence Henry (Undergraduate

to use the results of this research to

Business), was recognized in the Joan Hopkins, library

launch two further studies of the

latest edition of Barron’s magazine President’s Award for

tasks that are essential for initial

after finishing second last spring in David Swanson, assistant

employment and then the tasks

the Barron’s Challenge by scoring

Innovation

essential for job advancement in athletic director, was honored

a 44 percent return on a mock

the business credit profession. Don Taylor, sciences for his many years of

investment portfolio. Henry said

Galaha also authored an article

he would require his accounting President’s Award for Leadership unfaltering service to the

titled “Selecting and Utilizing a University.

and personal finance students to

Debt Collection Agency” that

enter the Barron’s Challenge this

appeared in the November/

spring. Henry was quoted in the

December issue of Business Credit,

article as saying he will encourage

a magazine for business-to-business masterpieces. According to the Open Source Software for

risk-taking — because of the short

corporate credit practitioners. Sun-Times, Paschke’s passing leaves Instruction and Research” at the

time frame — and emphasize

Richard Hunt, whose sculpture of 2005 College Teaching and

Sandra L. Gill (M.B.A.) conducted absolute return. The article said

St. Benedict can be found outside Learning Conference in Orlando,

the Physician Executive Boot that teaching students how to

the entrance to St. Procopius Florida in January.

Camp seminar in March at the manage their own portfolios

Abbey church, as the dean of

American College of Healthcare may gain greater importance if Susan Mikula (History, Philosophy

Chicago artists. Fr. Michael also

Executives Congress on Healthcare Congress goes ahead with and Religious Studies) will be on

spoke at St. Margaret Mary

Management. Gill and Dr. President Bush’s plan to privatize sabbatical during the Spring 2005

Church in December. Fr. Michael

Matthew Lambert, III, Senior Vice Social Security. semester. Mikula intends to

addressed the significance of six

President for Clinical Operations, complete the research for the

Fr. Michael Komechak, O.S.B. scenes from the life of St. John the

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, biography of Milan Hozda she is

(curator of the University art Baptist in the famous 15th century

addressed roles, responsibilities and writing. Hozda, a Slovak politician

collection) judged the 2005 altarpiece at the Art Institute of

skills for physician executives. The of the first half of the 20th century,

photography exhibit at the Chicago by Sienese painter

Annual Congress on Healthcare played a major role in the life of

Bloomingdale Park District Giovanni di Paolo. Fr. Michael also

Management is attended by more the Slovak nation. Mikula is

Museum. Titled “Images and gave a slide lecture at St. Joseph

than 5,000 health care executives probably the foremost specialist

Imagination,” the exhibit included Church in Downers Grove on

from the U.S. and abroad in of the life and activities of Hodza.

back and white, color and digitally famous images of Jesus and at

Chicago each March. Both Gill and Mikula is the chairperson of

enhanced photographs by amateur Ascension Church in Oak Park

Lambert are Fellows of the the Department of History,

and professional artists from on the spiritual meaning of seven

American College of Healthcare Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Chicago and the western suburbs. masterpiece paintings at the

Executives. Gill also co-authored

The exhibit was held at the park Art Institute. Sharon Nelson (Library) is a

an article, “Gaining Hospital

district facility at Lake Street and member of two Illinois Library

Administrators’ Attention: Ways Tim Marin (Chemistry) published a

Bloomingdale Road. Fr. Michael Computer System Organization

to Improve Physician-Hospital paper in the February 24 issue of

also officiated at the December committees. Nelson is chair of the

Management Dialogue,” that the Journal of Physical Chemistry

funeral of influential Imagist Federated Search Platform

appeared in the peer-reviewed titled “Pulse Radiolysis of

painter Ed Paschke, Chicago’s Implementation Working Group,

medical journal Surgery in Supercritical Water III: Spectrum

“most visible and charismatic icon” and by virtue of being

February 2005. Co-authored by and Thermodynamics of the

according to the Sun-Times. Three chair of that group, she also serves

Kenneth Cohn, M.D. and Richard Hydrated Electron.”

Paschke lithographs hang outside as a member of the Digital Library

Schwartz, M.D., the article Ralph Meeker (Computer Science

the Library in Kindlon Hall Implementation Task Force Project

describes various methods to

including “Poderosa,” which is and Information Systems) Management Team. ®

enhance organizational change presented a paper titled “Using

considered one of Paschke’s



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Daniel Nohl (Computer Science also participated in a workshop for The presentation was part of been named co-chairs of the

and Information Systems) attended new Division III Faculty Athletic Lewis’ “Arts and Ideas” series. Organization Development/

the 13th Annual Consortium for Representatives (FARs) during the Conflict Resolution Track of

Peter Sorensen (Organization

Computing Sciences in Colleges annual National Collegiate Athletic the Southwest Academy of

Development) received the Best

Rocky Mountain Conference in Association (NCAA) convention in Management 2005. The French

Paper Award for a paper titled

Orem, Utah in October. Nohl January in Dallas, Texas. Nordin Journal Revue Sciences de Gestion

“Attracting Foreign Direct

presented a workshop titled also led a delegation of six Candor (Review of Management Sciences)

Investment: The Potential Role

“Using Automated Reasoning editors to the 83rd Annual named Sorensen and Yaeger to the

of National Culture” which he

to Connect Mathematics with National College Media Editorial Board and Scientific

wrote with Thomas Head and

Computer Science.” Convention in Nashville, Tennessee Committee. Other newly named

which appeared in the Journal of

in November. The conference, U.S. members to this French

Nohl and Athanasios Markou American Academy of Business –

sponsored by College Media Board include past presidents of

(Computer Science and Cambridge (Vol. 6, No. 1,

Advisers (CMA) and Associated the Academy of Management and

Information Systems) took three March 2005).

Collegiate Press, attracted more scholars from Carnegie-Mellon

student teams to participate in the

than 2,700 college students and University, Boston College and

annual Associated Colleges of the

their advisors from across the Brigham Young University.

Chicago Area (ACCA) Computer

United States and Canada. Nordin,

Programming Contest at Trinity Gretel Stock-Kupperman (Library)

who serves on CMA’s advisory

Christian College on February 12.

council and chairs its research

Spotlight was appointed chair of the

The Benedictine Red team of Assessment of Illinois Library

Pat Shanahan, Phillip Rymek and

committee, made three 50-minute

presentations at the convention —

On Faculty Delivery System (ILDS) Delivery

Russel Zagorski finished first in the within the Illinois Library

“Precision Journalism: Developing

Novice Competition by solving six If you know of a faculty Computer System Organization

Opinion Survey Stories in the

of eight problems. This was the working group, which is charged

Student Press,” “Historical member who deserves a

first time a Benedictine team with assessing the delivery and

Research: Applications for the

finished first at any level of moment in the spotlight, return of materials requested by

College Press” and “Social

competition in this annual event. way of Illinet Online. Stock-

Indicators: Finding News in please let us know.

The Benedictine White team of Kupperman also wrote an article

Statistics.” Brian Bartoz, the

Jeff Scelze and Geoff Schnorr E-mail suggestions titled “Banishing Pigeonhole

Candor’s co-news editor and a

finished second in the Novice Paranoia: traversing between

political science major, delivered to lhale@ben.edu.

Competition by solving five of the many types of librarianship”

a paper at the convention titled

eight problems. Seven ACCA that was published in the

“Community Journalism and the

colleges participated in the American Library Association New

College Press: Applications of a

competition. Nohl wrote all Members Roundtable Footnotes.

Theoretical Model.” Editors David

problems for the contest, which The article can be accessed at

Faber, Julie Glade, Stacy Jannsen, Sorensen and Therese Yaeger

included eight problems each http://www.louisville.edu/

Scott Martin and Jason Welge (Organizational Development)

for the Novice and Advanced ~tlholt02/nmrt/Footnotes/

also attended the convention. have been named to the

competitions. Markou served november2004/Pigeonhole.htm.

Organizational Development

as one of three judges. Christine Palumbo (Nutrition) has

Network (ODN)-Chicago Judging Alicia Cordoba Tait (Fine and

been featured in several

Ken Nordin (Communication Arts) Committee for the Annual Impact Performing Arts) performed oboe

publications recently. She was

published an article in the Award 2004. As the leading with Thomas Negovan (formerly

featured in Redbook magazine in

Fall/Winter 2004 issue of Asian Organizational Development of the group “Ver Sacrum”) in

August 2004, “28 Easy Ways to

Cinema titled “Shadow Archetypes (O.D.) professional association in March at Shuba’s in Chicago and

Cut Calories;” in Prevention

in Ang Lee’s ‘Crouching Tiger, the Chicago metropolitan area, also performed an all-Mozart

magazine’s December 2004 cover

Hidden Dragon’ ” and “ ‘The ODN-Chicago is dedicated to concert in Urbana with the

story, “Don’t Gain an Ounce Over

Hulk’: A Jungian Perspective.” providing leadership, honoring Sinfonia da Camera in the Great

the Holidays: 10 Smart, Easy

Nordin presented earlier versions excellence and offering continuing Hall of the Krannert Center for

Tips;” and in Women’s Health’s

of the article last spring at the education in the field. Yaeger and the Performing Arts. Tait was a

February-March 2005 cover story,

2004 Popular Culture Association Sorensen presented “Creating soloist in The Mozart Sinfonia

“Very Personal Training: No

annual convention in San Antonio, High Performance Corporate performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria”

matter what your body type of

Texas and in a faculty colloquium Cultures with Appreciative at Sacred Heart Church in

your body goals, there’s a diet and

at Benedictine University. Nordin Inquiry” to the Chicago Winnetka in January. She was also

fitness plan built especially for

International Society for a featured artist on English horn

you.” Palumbo is also one of seven

Performance Improvement on and Oboe with the Cube Ensemble

Voluntary entrepreneurial dietitians around

January 12. Sorensen and Yaeger concert, “Sounding the Sacred,”

the country whose careers are

Subscriptions published “Appreciative Inquiry as perfumed at the Lutheran School

highlighted in the new American

a Large Group Intervention” of Theology in February. The

Support Magazine Dietetic Association’s Guide to

which appeared as Chapter 10 in previous week she performed with

Private Practice (October 2004),

Creative Consulting: Innovative the Paderewski Symphony

The cost of publishing and presented “Network Your Way

Perspectives on Management Orchestra in Northfield at the

and mailing Benedictine to New Career Horizons” at the

Consulting, edited by A. Buono Christian Heritage Academy.

American Dietetic Association’s

Voices, the alumni (2004). Other chapters were

annual Food and Nutrition Christina Wichmann (Languages,

magazine, continues contributed by authors from The

Conference and Exhibition in Literature and Communication

University of London, Bentley

to increase. Your October 2004. Arts) wrote an article titled “West

College, Cornell University and the

Suburban Treasures” that was

tax-deductible gift of Sue Peterson (Library) represents Stockholm School of Economics.

published in the Spring 2005

$15 helps defray these Benedictine University as a Sorensen and Yaeger published

issue of Suburban Focus. Two

member of the Chicago Regional “Feedback from the Positive

mounting costs during items from the Benedictine

Libraries Marketing Group. Question: The Integration of

difficult budget times. community were included in

Appreciative Inquiry with Survey

Peter Seely (Communication Arts) the article. The magazine is a

This is strictly voluntarily. Feedback” in the first volume of

made a presentation titled, “Images free publication distributed

Cooperrider and Avital (Eds.)

You can enclose your of American Indians, Latinos and throughout the suburbs. ¦

Advances in Appreciative Inquiry –

donation in the attached Arabs in Slapstick Comedy,” at

Constructive Discourse and Human

contribution envelope. Lewis University on November 19.

Organization (2004) by Elsevier

Press. Yaeger and Sorensen have



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End-Of-Season Winter Honors For The Eagles

All-Northern NIIC Women’s Basketball NIIC Players of The Week

Illinois-Iowa Conference Newcomer of the Year

Men’s Basketball

(NIIC) Teams

Tamika Curtis Marcus Jackson (Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Feb. 7)

Men’s Basketball Zach Ramey (Jan. 3)

Matt Harrison NIIC Academic All-Conference

Women’s Basketball

Marcus Jackson Teams

Tamika Curtis (Jan. 10)

Matt Harrison repeated as an Zach Ramey

Women’s Basketball

All-Northern Illinois-Iowa

Conference basketball player Women’s Baske tball

e Jennison Cox

by averaging a career-high Amanda Burditt Katie Kunkel

14.4 points per game. Sarah McNicholas

Tamika Curtis

Tracy Olszewski





by Tony Hamilton





Eagles Tab Cooper As New Football Coach Curtis’ Newcomer

Benedictine University’s football program coach at Aurora University, and was a part Of The Year Honor

will play its first full season at the new of three NCAA Division III playoff teams Highlights Women’s

Sports Complex under the direction of Jon while on staff there. Tamika Curtis, freshman, was

Cooper, who was tabbed as its new head Hoops Season named NIIC Women’s Basketball

Benedictine University’s recently completed Newcomer of the Year.

coach in late February. A 33-year coaching First-year head coach Paul Nelson’s

multi-million dollar Sports Complex was a

veteran, mostly in the Chicago area, women’s basketball team had its share

major draw for Cooper, and he is anxious double-doubles, including one in each of

Cooper is the 25th head football coach of youth on its 2004-05 roster. Of his

to use it on the recruiting trail. her final four games of the year.

in school history. 13 players, 10 were either freshmen or

“The facilities at Benedictine are certainly Sophomore Amanda Burditt (Kenosha,

“This is a great opportunity,” Cooper said. sophomores. However, one of those

attractive and state-of-the-art,” Cooper Wis.) joined Curtis on the All-NIIC team

“I love coaching at the Division III level youngsters proved to be the top new

said. “Many schools are building good for women’s basketball after finishing

because it’s the purest form of football. player in the Northern Illinois-Iowa

facilities, but nothing like the one second on the team in scoring (10.6 ppg).

The kids play for the love of the game. Conference (NIIC). Tamika Curtis

at Benedictine.” Burditt scored in double figures 15 times

However, the number one priority for our (Bellwood, Ill.) was named the NIIC

Women’s Basketball Newcomer of the in 2004-05, and was second on the team

student-athletes will be to A native of Chicago, Cooper played football

Year at the conclusion of the season. with 34 3-point field goals.

perform well in the at North Park College, and earned his

classroom and to receive bachelor’s degree in physical education Nelson’s squad finished the year with a

Curtis, a 6’0” freshman center, was

their degrees.” from the school in 1972. He earned his 12-14 record and was third in the NIIC

inserted into the starting line-up in the

master’s degree in education from with a 7-5 league mark. The Eagles, who

Cooper most recently second game of the season and never

Northern Illinois University in 1979. started the conference season with four

spent 18 years relinquished that role. She finished the

Cooper and his wife, Linda, reside in consecutive wins, reached the NIIC

as an assistant year as the team’s leader in scoring

Aurora and have three children — Dave, Tournament semifinal round for the third

(14.8 ppg), rebounding (9.4 rpg) and

Dan and Jim. ¦ straight year as well. Benedictine enjoyed

blocked shots (1.42 bpg), ranking second

in the NIIC in all three categories. Named a season-best five-game win streak from

the NIIC Player of the Week on January December 28 - January 12, and posted an

Jon Cooper, a 33-year coaching veteran,

was named head football coach. 10, 2005, Curtis led the Eagles with 10 8-3 record at the Rice Center. ¦





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by Tony Hamilton





Eagles Scoring In Men’s Hoops Caps Most Successful Decade With Historic 04-05 Campaign

The Classroom Head coach Keith Bunkenburg’s men’s back 20-win seasons for only the second

Benedictine’s student-athletes are basketball team wrapped up his first time in school history, and their 41 wins

consistently putting up winning numbers decade on the bench in a fitting way. over the last two seasons are the most in

in the classroom. The 10 years that Bunkenburg has headed consecutive years in Benedictine men’s

up the program is the winningest 10-year basketball history.

During the 2003-04 school year, period in school history, and the 2004-05

Benedictine’s student-athletes combined Benedictine was well known on the

squad capped that period by posting a

to post a grade point average (G.P.A.) national scene throughout the course

21-7 record.

of better than 3.00, and that success of the season. It received its first-ever

continued on into the fall semester. Led The Eagles survived a difficult non- national ranking from D3hoops.com,

by a combined 3.55 G.P.A. by the conference schedule by winning 10 of their debuting at No. 23 during December

women’s tennis team, six Benedictine first 12 games, and after a narrow setback 2004. The Eagles reached as high as

teams posted team G.P.A.s of 3.00 or to Illinois Wesleyan University which was No. 17 in the January 17, 2005 poll.

better in the fall of 2004. ranked No. 6 in the nation, they won their Marcus Jackson, led the

With its 67-57 win over host Illinois

first four Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference Eagles in scoring, rebounding

College on December 4, Benedictine not and steals.

(NIIC) games. The Eagles finished NIIC

only won the Bill Merris Classic, but also

play with a 9-3 record, which tied for the NIIC in scoring (14.4 ppg) and burying

secured the winningest decade in school

second in the league. A year after winning a team-high 62 treys. Senior Marcus

history. Bunkenburg’s teams have won

its first NIIC Tournament title, Benedictine Jackson (Homewood, Ill.) posted six

170 games in 10 years, which is easily

reached the championship game for the double-doubles in the second half of the

the most wins in any 10-year period

second straight year. season and led the Eagles in scoring

at Benedictine.

Bunkenburg and his team had plenty to (14.9 ppg), rebounding (7.1 rpg) and

Three Eagles were tabbed as All-NIIC

celebrate during the course of the year. steals (1.82 spg), while Zach Ramey

honorees at the conclusion of the season.

Their 21 wins during the 2004-05 (Flossmoor, Ill.) led the league in assists

Junior Matt Harrison (Mahomet, Ill.)

campaign were just short of the school- (5.36 apg) and established a career high

repeated as an all-league selection after

record 23 victories that the 1990-91 in scoring (12.5 ppg). ¦

Sarah McNicholas — finishing second on the team and sixth in

squad posted. The Eagles put up back-to-

part of the NIIC Academic

All-Conference Team.



With 10 individuals posting G.P.A.s of 3.0

or better in the fall, the women’s

Rookies Make Big Benedictine women’s swim team broke juniors Ann Marie Maddock (Sugar Grove,

five school records during the 2004-05 Ill.) and Monica Schmidt (Clinton, Iowa)

basketball team just trailed the tennis Splash For Swim Teams campaign. combined to set a new school record in the

squad with a team G.P.A. of 3.47. In In 2004-05 400 freestyle relay (3:54.29) at the

addition, the Eagles tied for Amanda Duer (Oak Lawn, Ill.) was a part

Liberal Arts Championships. Duer, Fuentes,

the league lead by putting Benedictine of four of those school records. A specialist

Maddock and freshman Alicia Wildermuth

four individuals — swimming coach in the breaststroke, Duer won nine races in

(Port Byron, Ill.) set a new school

Jennison Cox, Katie Kunkel, Tim Keeley that stroke during the course of the

standard in the 800 free relay (8:51.11)

Sarah McNicholas and Tracy brought in the season, including a victory in the 200

at the Wheaton College Invitational.

Olszewski — on the program’s largest breast at the season-ending Liberal Arts

Northern Illinois-Iowa recruiting class in Championships. Duer established new Though veteran Tim Smith (Naperville, Ill.)

Conference (NIIC) Academic a decade this marks in the 100 (1:10.22) and 200 dominated the men’s times this season,

All-Conference Team. season, and with (2:31.89) breast events, while fellow first-year swimmers made their mark

it, got quality and freshman Katie Fuentes (Aurora, Ill.) set a on that team as well, including Erik

Benedictine’s baseball, cross as well as record in the 100 backstroke (1:05.91). Morales (Evergreen Park, Ill.), who had

country, track and field and quantity. Mostly season best times in the 100 and 200

women’s soccer teams also Amanda Duer The records did not stop there, however, as

on the strength of butterfly events, as well as the 200

posted team G.P.A.s of at least 3.0 in set four school the Eagles also set new school records in a

swim records. its newcomers, the individual medley. ¦

the fall semester. ¦ pair of relay events. Duer, Fuentes, and





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