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New Practice Turf Field Officially Open
The À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Athletic Department officially unveiled the opening of the Turf Practice Fields with a blessing from Father Peter Novak. The blessing also featured speeches from President David Livingston and Vice President for Athletics  John Ashaolu .  The addition of the second turf field will  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Police Department to Move into New Facility
The À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Police Department will consolidate its personnel and operations, formerly spread over three locations on the Romeoville campus, to a single facility in West Hall . This change is being implemented after years of planning an analysis to determine an optimal location for LUPD that  [MORE] 

Why Should I Vote? - Dr. Steve Nawara Answers
Dr. Steve Nawara, chair and professor of political science, answers, "Why I Should Go Out and Vote?" in a video blog for Voter Registration Day. He is part of the À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Civic Engagement Committee , which encourages all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the democratic process by  [MORE] 

Creative Dimensions Exhibit on Display in the Art Gallery
Michael Pantuso’s creative dimensions exhibition will be showcased at the Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery at À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Romeoville . The exhibit will be on display from October 3- 25 and includes a free reception and gallery talk from 7-9 p.m . on October 17 .    The gallery is free and  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Accounting Students Network with 15+ Firms, Organizations
During the September 26 Accounting Day Networking Event in the St. Charles Borromeo Center, students discussed with firm representatives, explored different career paths, gained valuable industry insights, and expanded their professional networks.  Close to 50 À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Accounting students connected  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Group Steps Inside Native American Classroom
À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ College of Education and Social Sciences students and faculty returned to the campus this fall with new lessons learned from their work inside the classrooms of De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Montana. À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ students and faculty engaged with middle school teachers  [MORE] 

CoESS Faculty Share Expertise in a Variety of Formats
À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ College of Education and Social Sciences faculty recently shared their expertise with publications, presentations, interviews and podcasts.       Professor Huma Zia, associate professor and program director of paralegal studies, and Dr. Morris Jenkins, associate professor of justice,  [MORE] 

Dr. Jason Perry Offers Tips on Protecting Digital Footprints
Dr. Jason Perry, À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ associate professor of engineering, computing, and mathematical science and director of cybersecurity and Informational Technology programs,  published a new blog post, " How to Reduce Your Digital Footprint for Better Privacy. "    Perry provides valuable  [MORE] 

Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz Talk Car Insurance with WalletHub.com
Dr. Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics and MBA Program Co-Director at À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥’s College of Business, recently shared his expertise on the fairness of car insurance premium settings  on WalletHub.com. Batmaz’s insights are based on his extensive research and analysis of the  [MORE] 

Dr. Boysen Offers Tips on Effectively Teaching with AI
I n her recent blog post, “ Teaching Effectively with AI: Leveraging ChatGPT, ” Dr. Sheila Boysen, professor of organizational leadership and management at À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥, focuse d on how to effectively teach with Artificial Intelligence .     The M aster of A rts in O rganizational L eadership program  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Golf Digest Names BareselBest Young Teacher in America
Golf Digest named their list of 191 best teachers under the age of 40 in America with À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Women's and Men's Golf Head Coach  Greg Baresel  (39) was named once again to the list. Baresel was first named by Golf Digest in 2016, making this his fifth time to appear. A member of PGA America  [MORE]  [PHOTO] 

Dr. Tennille Allen Chapter Published in Black Social Thought
Tennille Nicole Allen has a chapter on Zora Neale Hurston in " Fifty Key Scholars in Black Social Thought ,"  which is being released by Routledge on October 15. 2024. A link to order is below. If you would like to order copies of the book, you can use the discount code CDC24 for 30% off. "Fifty Key  [MORE] 

Boysen Explores the Intersection of AI and Critical Thinking
Dr. Sheila Boysen, Professor of organizational leadership and management at À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥, explores the evolving role of critical thinking in higher education in her recent blog post, " Redefining Critical Thinking: The Role of AI and Vertical Development ." The À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Master of Organizational  [MORE] 

Dr. Larry Hill Warns of Potential Project 2025 Pitfalls
À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ economics professor Dr. Larry Hill cautioned in his latest blog post, “ Moving an Alligator Lessons: Project 2025 is a Potential Disaster .”  Drawing parallels between the recent relocation of an alligator and the ambitious goals of Project 2025, Dr. Hill warned that the project’s aggressive  [MORE] 

Intimate Partner Violence Presentation is October 28
“Empowering Women of Color: Navigating Intimate Partner Violence Through an Intersectional Lens,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. October 28 in the Student Success Center at St. Augustine at À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ and via Zoom . The event will delve into the unique experiences of women of color who face intimate partner  [MORE] 

Construction Delays Expected Near À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ Romeoville Campus
À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ encourages students to plan ahead and adjust their commutes accordingly.   Drivers traveling to and from the À¶¾¨ÌåÓýÖ±²¥ campus should be aware of ongoing construction at the intersection of Illinois 53 (Independence Boulevard) and Illinois 7 (Renwick Road) in Romeoville. The Illinois  [MORE]