NLU Alumni Magazine
The Reach Gala By Susan Barnett Photos by James Richards IV - National Louis University
(l to r) Scott Smith, Chairman, NLU Board of Trustees; Peter Mosca, Director of Public Relations and Executive Communications for Century 21 (accepting the award on behalf of Richard Davidson); and Nivine Megahed, University President
(l to r) Stu Carrier, Dean, National College of Education; Anne Gillespie, 2014 Reach Award honoree; and Kay Nixon, NLU Board of Trustees
(l to r) Selima Hargadon, Executive Director of NLU’s P.A.C.E. program; Matt Vassil, 2014 Reach Award honoree; and Mario Tricoci, NLU Board of Trustees
(l to r) Peg Moreland, Vice Chair, NLU Board of Trustees; Sylvia Delgado-Reyes, 2014 Reach Award honoree; and Christine Quinn, Provost
On May 20, National Louis University hosted the Reach Awards Gala, honoring four of its alumni with this distinguished award. The Reach Awards recognize individuals who have, through education, sought to improve themselves and their communities.
Manager of Eli’s Deli • Sylvia Delgado-Reyes, Project Director and Director of Social Services, Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida NLU’s Reach Award, established in 2001, proudly honors alumni who have overcome personal adversity, are helping others to realize their own talents and skills, and have positively influenced and uplifted their communities through their work.
that allow them to give back to the community,” said Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., president of NLU. “It is with great pleasure that we recognize NLU alumni who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the face of adversity.” The Gala was held at the Field Museum in Chicago and included a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, access to museum exhibits, formal dinner, and silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefit NLU’s student success initiatives.
The 2014 honorees were: • Richard W. Davidson,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Century 21
• Anne Gillespie, Principal,
Academy for Global Citizenship
• Matt Vassil, P.A.C.E.
“National Louis students have a reputation of pursuing careers
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