Message From the President
Table of Contents The First Word .........................................3
Dear Friends,
Who Gets a Lift From Your Gift? .........4-5
At National Louis, we often talk about achieving dreams. It is the belief in achieving dreams that drives many NLU students and underscores much of our University’s work. For our students, the dream may be to get their degree,
NLU alumna named Arizona Teacher of the Year .............................................6-7 Student gets second chance througheducation . ............................. 8-9
Opportunities for NLU Alumni ........10-11
advance their career, and positively impact their community. For faculty, staff and administration, it is how to provide quality, professionally relevant and affordable programs and services so the path to achieving those dreams is a reality. Finally, for you, our alumni, you believed in your dream, completed your education and taken a path to improving your life, your family’s life, or perhaps your community. Now you may be pursuing new dreams or helping others achieve theirs. You demonstrate tangible evidence that dreams do come true – the walk across stage to receive a diploma, getting a new job or promotion, or answering a need within families or communities. It is heartening to see these achievements and rewarding that our institution has been a part of their fruition. At National Louis, our students and alumni have a long tradition of making the most of themselves in every possible way, and they inspire us every day with the passion and commitment they show. Marcia Wieder, renowned author and firm believer in the fact that dreams are worth achieving, claims, “Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.” I can attest to that statement for I have been privileged as president to witness the commitment and actions of our students and alumni that are a direct result of fulfilling a dream. In this issue of the NLU Alumni Magazine, you will read of dreams coming true and the accomplishments of a few dedicated dreamers.
News & Notes........................................11
Institutional Advancement Staff John Bergholz, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Karen Galea, Director of External Funding & Grant Development Jason Givan, Director of Advancement Operations Danielle LaPointe, Associate Director of Advancement Services Kimberly Michaelson, Director of Alumni Relations Carey Smith, Special Events Coordinator
Contributing Writers: Susan Barnett
Brian Kush
Mark Donahue
Kaitlin Weiss
Johnnie Gaskew
Alumni Relations www.nl.edu/alumni
Contact Kimberly Michaelson at 312.261.3159 or alumni@nl.edu
Best regards,
Make an Estate Gift www.nl.edu/giving Contact John Bergholz at 312.261.3871 or John.Bergholz@nl.edu
Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., President
2
Powered by FlippingBook