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USF Student Named Illinois Student Laureate

The University of St. Francis senior education major student, Diana Ortega, was selected as this year’s Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois is a program that honors Student Laureates from each participating college and university for their leadership and service and excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Ortega was nominated for the honor by USF history professor Cathleen Schultz, Ph.D., the USF history department and USF dean of student life Mollie Rockfellow.

Regarding the news of being selected, Diana Ortega said, “I was so happy. I immediately called my dad (Pedro), and he was so happy and so proud. And as my friends and other USF staff members heard the news, they we so happy for me, as well.”

J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, gave a congratulatory statement in this year's program to the honorees. Past Lincoln Laureates also gave words of encouragement.

A certificate signed by Governor Pritzker along with a letter of congratulations from the Academy, a medallion, a challenge coin and a monetary grant were also given to the honorees.

Congratulations to Diana Ortega!

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USF Art and Design Department Hosted Fair and Sale

The University of St. Francis Art and Design Department hosted the Art & Design Fair on November 17 in the Marian Hall.

The free event opened to the community featured studentproduced handmade artworks, crafts, clothing and other items for sale.

Eighteen students from the department took part in this event and showcased their handmade work. The items for sale included drawings, paintings, photography, screen prints, totes, t-shirts, pins and other arts related items.

For more information on the USF Art and Design Department, visit www. stfrancis.edu/art-design.

*Pictured: Handcrafted items made by a USF Student displayed at the Art & Design Fair.

WCSF Spirit of Christmas is Back

Photo: WCSF Facebook Spirit of Christmas on WCSF 88.7 FM will air continuously from noon on November 24, 2022, until noon on January 2, 2023, without any commercial interruptions.

Spirit of Christmas features rotation of over 4,000 songs, including holiday classics.

A special program of a 1937 radio series, The Cinnamon Bear, will also be airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. It will continue through Christmas Eve.

“We work tirelessly to bring you the highest quality and most variety in Christmas music and programming available anywhere in the world, all commercial-free,” said Don Burke, director of programming for the Spirit of Christmas, “We hope you and your family will continue to join us at 88.7FM for the Spirit of Christmas.”

Businesses in Joliet area are also welcomed to promote themselves through special sponsorhips. The sponsorships start at $250.

For more information, call 815-7403748.

Tune in to WCSF 88.7 FM to listen to the Spirit of Christmas on the radio and online at www.wcsf.streamon.fm.

USF Named One of the Best Colleges in Illinois

The University of St. Francis has been named among the Best Colleges in Illinois in 2023 by Intelligent.com.

Intelligent.com is a trusted resource for program reviews and higher education planning. Based on tuition costs, credit requirements and the format of coursework, it ranks the best schools in the state.

Regarding this great honor, David DiLorenzo said, “The University of St. Francis continues to earn recognition from a wide variety of national ranking organizations, which serves as validation of the quality and the value of USF’s programs."

He added, "These rankings also serve as a source of pride for our faculty, administrators and staff, who collectively create the USF experience that prepares women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.”

View the other Illinois college rankings by visiting www.intelligent.com/bestcolleges-and-universities/illinois/.

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