Dominican Academic Enrichment Center has the write stuff
Chicago Tribune, February 7, 2012Dual MBA/RD student Chelsea Patton took advantage of the Dominican University Academic Enrichment Center's service to help her polish her papers. AEC Executive Director Paul Simpson says the center can help both undergraduates and graduate students strengthen their skills. Click here to read more.
Student overcomes harrowing challenges with help of mentors
Chicago Tribune, February 6, 2012Lynika Strozier, a 2011 graduate of Dominican, is completing a doctoral preparatory program in cell biology at the University of Chicago. She credits mentoring faculty members with helping her overcome challenges including a learning disability and a difficult upbringing.
Dominican leads Catholic support of DREAM Act
InsideHigherEd.com, January 31, 2012Dominican University Vice President for Mission and Ministry Diane Kennedy, OP, urged leaders from other Catholic universities to step up their support for the DREAM Act at a meeting in Washington, D.C.
MLK celebration reflects on Dominican history in civic rights movement
January 30, 2012Dominican's celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. over the weeks of January 16 and 23 continued an almost 50-year university tradition of commemorating the work and life of Dr. King.
ETHEL returns to Dominican after sold-out show
Chicago Sun-Times, January 25, 2012Dominican University welcomes back ETHEL, the world's leading post-classical string quartet for "Music of the Sun" on Saturday, January 28. They will be joined by Grammy-winning Native American flutist Robert Mirabal and Dominican's own Noteworthy Show Choir. The group played to a sold-out house at Dominican three years ago.
Librarian sees teachable moment during Wikipedia blackout
USA Today, January 20, 2012Dominican University reference and instruction librarian Ken Orenic was quoted in a roundup of library professionals on the Wikipedia blackout in protest of proposed SOPA legislation. During the blackout, Orenic communicated through social media channels that he saw a "teachable moment" in the situation.
SOE instructor discusses social media in the classroom
Campus Technology, January 19, 2012Karen Lederer, an instructor in Dominican University's online master's degree programs in education, wrote a piece for Campus Technology discussing the pros and cons of integrating social media into the classroom.
School of Business hosts Community Leadership Program
A new class of 17 leaders from the OP-RF area are participating in the Brennan School of Business's Community Leadership Program, designed to help citizens solve specific issues in the local commmunity.
Nutrition Sciences wins USDA grant for minority program
Wednesday Journal, January 5, 2012Dominican's Nutrition Sciences department received a $229,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support its efforts to increase diversity in the dietetics profession. Twenty such grants were awarded to institutions with at least 25 percent Hispanic undergraduate full-time enrollment.
Carroll named Villager of the Year runner up
Wednesday Journal, January 4, 2012Dominican University President Donna Carroll was recognized as runner up in the Wednesday Journal's annual Villager of the Year awards. The newspaper cited her leadership of the university through both the "positives and the pain" it has experienced in the past year.
Diane Foote named assistant dean of Dominican GSLIS
School Library Journal, January 2, 2012Dominican has named Diane Foote assistant dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Foote brings more than a decade of experience in publishing, marketing and editing to the position, which is responsible for marketing, communications and recruitment.
Lund-Gill Chair Eboo Patel featured on TrepLife web series
Crain's Chicago Business, December 22, 2011Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core and Dominican's 2011 Lund-Gill Chair was featured in the original web series Trep Life, which chronicles the paths of successful entrepreneurs in the Chicago area.
Holidays are special for Dominican ELS host families
Wednesday Journal, December 21, 2011As the ELS Center at Dominican celebrates the company's 50th year of providing English-language education to international students, local families who have hosted ELS students took a moment to reflect on their special experiences.
Baumann named Central Region Coach of the Year
DUstars.com, December 13, 2011Men's soccer head coach Erick Baumann was named Coach of the Year for the NSCAA Central Region for the second time in the last three years. Baumann led the 2011 Stars to a 19-3-0 overall record including a sixth consecutive Northern Athletics Conference championship.
Vatican astronomer gives Albertus Magnus lecture
Covalence Magazine, December 2011Dr. George Coyne, S.J., Director Emeritus of the Arizona-based Vatican Observatory, offered his view of human beings as "Children of a Fertile Universe" at the Siena Center's 2011 Albertus Magnus Lecture.
Experts recommend children's books for holiday gifts
December 1, 2011The Butler Children’s Literature Center at Dominican University has released a list of books written for children and young adults suitable for giving as holiday gifts to young people. The list includes current books based on grade level of the reader, from preschool through grade 9.
Albin Hill featured among top women in IT
Campus Technology, November 29, 2011Chief Information Officer Jill Albin Hill was among three executives to share their experiences as women in higher education IT. Despite facing challenges early in her career, Albin Hill says, "I am absolutely thrilled that I can make a difference every day for someone and help move my institution into the future."
GSLIS welcomes two ALA Spectrum Scholars
November 28, 2011The Dominican University Graduate School of Library and Information Science welcomed Margita Lidaka and Marissa Garcia as American Library Association Spectrum Scholars in 2011. The scholarship aims to bring underrepresented populations into the profession of librarianship.
Professor comments on the blues culture of Chicago
Chicago Tribune, November 26, 2011Sociology department chair Janice Monti, who created Dominican University's renowned Blues and the Spirit Symposium, spoke to Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich about the current culture of blues music in Chicago.
New director has grand designs for art gallery
November 21, 2011Angela Bryant has big designs for Dominican’s art scene. As the new director of exhibitions at Dominican University’s O’Connor Art Gallery, she’s bringing to campus major artists, and, she hopes, art lovers from throughout the region.
Ybarra is Northern Athletics Conference Rookie of the Year
CSLinsider.com, November 17, 2011Freshman Ryan Ybarra was named men's soccer Rookie of the Year by the coaches of the Northern Athletics Conference. Ybarra appeared in 17 games for the Stars, scoring 10 goals, including 5 game-winners.
Hubbard Street archives hold treasures for dancers, students
November 14, 2011Students in Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science are completing fieldwork to organize the substantial video archives of Hubbard Street Dance, a world-class contemporary ballet company based in Chicago, IL.
"Gypsy" finds grand stage at Dominican
November 11, 2011The Dominican University Performing Arts Center will host three performances of the Broadway classic "Gypsy" Nov. 11-13. The show, which loosely chronicles the life of infamous burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee, will highlight the best of Dominican's theater performers, set designers and producers.
Dominican leads the cause for Illinois Dream Act
November 10, 2011Dominican students like Arianna Salgado and Fanny Martinez, who are both undocumented immigrants, and President Donna Carroll, are leading the cause of support for the Illinois Dream Act, which allows undocumented students to receive private scholarships to attend college in Illinois.
"Speedfaithing" kickstarts interfaith dialogue
November 3, 2011Students from Dr. Eboo Patel's Interfaith Leadership class held a "speedfaithing" event after Patel gave the 2011 Lund-Gill Lecture on November 1. The event, which lined up some 100 participants for five-minute conversations with each other about their faith backgrounds, showcased interfaith dialogue on campus and in the community.
Dominican highlighted for service learning programs
Chicago Tribune, November 3, 2011Dominican University was spotlighted in the Chicago Tribune Education Guide along with other Chicago-area institutions for leadership in service learning programs. Dominican offers 60 service learning courses, ranging across all disciplines, and over half of all undergraduate students participate in some form of service.
GSLIS adjunct professor explains the joys of horror
Chicago Tribune, October 31, 2011Becky Spratford, adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and readers' advisory librarian at Berwyn Public Library, taught the Chicago Tribune's Barbara Brotman about the appeal of horror literature and film, just in time for Halloween. Spratford is also the author of the Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror Literature.
Dominican has strong showing at Frank Lloyd Wright Races
Chicago Sun-Times, October 25, 2011Dominican fielded a team of 95 runners and walkers for this year’s Frank Lloyd Wright Race on Sunday, October 23. The team had a number of runners who finished at the top of their respective age groups.
Former Irish President Mary Robinson speaks on climate, business ethics for Dominican's Brennan School of Business
Chicago Sun-Times, October 25, 2011Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivered the 2011 Ethics and Leadership Lecture for the Brennan School of Business.
Nutrition students tackle food desert in Maywood
October 24, 2011Students and faculty members from Dominican's Nutrition Sciences program worked to combat the village of Maywood's status as a "food desert" by encouraging the use of fresh produce available at the Maywood Market grocery store and local farmer's market, but the problem has proven more complex than many originally thought.
Mennonite professor lectures on social media and community
Chicago Catholic News, October 21, 2011Trevor Bechtel, associate professor of religion at Bluffton University and former Mennonite minister, lectured on "Community and Discernment in the Twitter Age" for Dominican's Albertus Magnus Society.
Recipe Box Café has served up meals, experience for 50 years
October 19, 2011The Recipe Box Café, a program of the Nutrition Sciences Department, has been serving up healthy meals and a wealth of experience for students in nutrition and dietetics, food industry management and food science majors at Dominican for more than 50 years.
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson gives 2011 Ethics and Leadership Lecture for Brennan School of Business
October 19, 2011Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, gave the 2011 Ethics and Leadership Lecture for Dominican's Brennan School of Business on October 18.
VIDEO: Stars' Elizalde's bicycle kick wins game, award
OakPark.com, October 16, 2011Junior Leo Elizalde's bicycle kick in the second minute of overtime against Milwaukee School of Engineering on October 15 captured both a win for the Stars and the Student-Athlete of the Week award from the Northern Athletics Conference.
Interfaith Hunger Banquet opens eyes to global hunger
Oak Park Patch, October 10, 2011More than 200 people attended the Interfaith Hunger Banquet hosted by Dominican University, Concordia University and Interfaith Impact of Oak Park. The event, modeled after a program of Oxfam International, brought to life global hunger issues to college students and community members and benefited local food pantries.
Alumnus speaks on value of graduate studies at Dominican
Chicago Tribune, September 23, 2011Dominican graduate Steve Holli, senior vice president at Chicago-based public relations firm Golin Harris, spoke to the Chicago Tribune about why returning to Dominican for his MBA and MSA was the right choice for his life and his career.
Dominican is new home for Symphony of OPRF
Wednesday Journal, September 13, 2011Dominican University's Lund Auditorium in the Performing Arts Center will be the new concert hall for the Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest. In this story, conductor Jay Friedman discusses the importance of the partnership between the Symphony and Dominican to keeping the arts alive in the local community.
Lund-Gill Chair Brings Interfaith Focus to Dominican
Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and Dominican's Lund-Gill Chair for 2011, is bringing his internationally renowned brand of interfaith involvement to Domincan's campuses. Click here to read more about Dominican's interfaith initiatives.
Dominican signs onto Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact
Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon joined Dominican University President Donna Carroll in signing the university onto the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact. The Compact informs the university’s ongoing sustainability development plan, 4Rfuture, that will be the guiding force for campus operations, student initiatives, curriculum development and community outreach. Click here to read the full story.
DU Stars claim top spots in NAC preseason polls
The Dominican University Stars are rising to the top of the Northern Athletics Conference preseason rankings. The men’s soccer team and volleyball team are ranked #1 in the NAC preseason polls and the women’s soccer team is pegged at #2. All three teams open the season next week. Click here to read the full story or learn more at dustars.com.
Baumann 15th on NCAA's all-time winningest coaches list
northernac.org, August 22, 2011In the ranks of the NCAA's all-time winningest men's soccer coaches, Dominican University's Erick Baumann has moved to 15th all-time and seventh of all active coaches as reported in the NCAA's 2011 coaching records.
Cyberbullying Concerns? Migas MSW '07 Shares Expertise
Chicago Tonight, WTTWMany parents and students are heading back to school with growing concerns over cyberbullying. Sarah Migas MSW '07, an internet safety specialist with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, was a featured panelist on a special episode of WTTW's Chicago Tonight that focused on the legal and social aspects of the issue.
Police hold rapid response drill at Dominican
Pioneer Press, August 16, 2011The River Forest Police Department partnered with Dominican to simulate an active shooter scenario in Parmer Hall on August 4, an example of the strong working relationship between the university and local law enforcement agencies.
GSLIS Grad Heads Stevenson High's Revamped Library
TribLocal Buffalo Grove, August 16, 2011Graduate School of Library and Information Science alum Lisa Dettling's efforts to bring Stevenson High School's Information and Learning Center into the 21st century are earning rave reviews.
Brennan professor comments on Kraft CEO
Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2011Brennan School of Business professor Khalid Razaki was quoted in a Chicago Tribune article on Kraft Foods CEO Irene Rosenfeld's management style.
Dominican hosts first annual Kids Cook-Off
Dominican will host the first annual Kids Cook-Off on Saturday, August 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Christopher Nutrition Science Center. Designed for children between the ages of four and 12, the day-long event will include a cooking competition, Healthy Exhibit Hall, professional speakers on healthy living, and games and activities for kids. For more information and to register, visit Kid's Cook-Off.
GSLIS reading study cited by Parents Magazine
Parents Magazine, July 2011The GSLIS’ 2010 summer reading study was credited in an article in Parents Magazine about combating children’s summer learning loss. Learn more about the study on the GSLIS site.
Dominican presents Black World Music Festival
Pioneer Press, July 13, 2011Dominican hosted a Black World Music Festival, featuring performances from African, Caribbean and Haitian musicians and dancers, on Saturday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lund Auditorium.
Softball player earns conference honor
Southtown Star, July 8, 2011Dominican softball and basketball player Sarah Budz was named the Player of the Year in women's softball by the Northern Athletics Conference. She was also selected to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Softball Team
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