www.lewisu.edu Lewis University awarded three honorary degrees at the December Commencement Ceremonies December 17-18, recognizing the achievements of Brother Michael Quirk, FSC, President and CEO of Christian Brothers Services and President Emeritus of De La Salle Institute; Honorable Ray H. LaHood, United States Secretary of Transportation and a former Illinois Congressman and Sister Mary Paul McCaughey, OP, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago. These three doctoral degree recipients were honored along with 735 graduates who were awarded degrees throughout the weekend’s ceremonies. A double alumnus of Lewis University, Brother Michael was honored at the Commencement Ceremony for Graduate Students on Saturday, December 17. In honoring Brother Michael, Lewis University will also be recognized the 50th Anniversary of the Christian Brothers Services. The Graduate Degree Ceremony began at 10 am on Saturday and was followed by the President’s Reception for Graduates and Guests, hosted by Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President. Dr. Michele Kramer, Assistant Professor of Nursing presented the faculty address. The Sunday, December 18 Ceremony for Undergraduates began with the Baccalaureate Mass at 9 am in the Field House, celebrated by Most Rev. Francis J. Kane, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, followed by a continental breakfast for graduates and guests. The Undergraduate Degree Ceremony began at 11:30 am and honorary degrees were presented to Sister Mary Paul …
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From toys to telescopes, this computer science degree graduate uses everything he sees to influence the world. “I’ve always been a big believer in leading by example,” Todd Edmands says. “It’s much more motivating.” He peeks up from behind his Lego robotics models. Edmands doesn’t just believe that a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering with a certificate in Information Assurance from Regis University benefits his own computer security career path. It has allowed him to give back to by introducing a love of math and science to grade school students.
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