NLU Winter15Mag

NLU Alumni Magazine

ALUMNI OFFER EXPERTISE ON MOSAIC PANEL The unveiling of Mosaic, the annual literary magazine of the M.S. in Written Communication Program, featured readings of poetry and flash fiction as well as words of wisdom from alumni panel members Jim Szczepaniak ’05, Kay Severinsen ’09, Lisa Zimbler ’14 and current student Rojah Wilkerson. The panel discussion was facilitated by alumna Marjie Killeen ’09 and overseen by faculty member and program director Joanne Koch, Ph.D.

Jim Szczepaniak ’05 Community Relations Director, Niles Township High School District 219 M.S. in Written Communication Szczepaniak had a long career as a reporter before taking on his role as Community Relations Director for District 219 in Illinois. He co-founded “Mosaic,” NLU’s first literary publication for students and alumni of the Written Communications program.

Marjie Killeen ’09 Independent Writing

and Editing Professional M.S. in Written Communication Killeen is best known as the author of the

“Sex & the Suburbs” column for “Make It Better.” Killeen has won a number of awards for her work and speaks on a variety of topics, drawing from her expertise in interpersonal communications, and marketing and relationship building.

Kay Severinsen ’09 Blogger and Columnist, Dream Town M.S. in Written Communication

Severinsen is a communications professional with more than 10 years of experience in storytelling, public relations, marketing and messaging, print and web content strategy and project management. Severinsen’s writing and communications experience extends from work in journalism to teaching English and writing courses.

Watch the Mosaic event nl.edu/2014Mosaic

Joanne Koch, Ph.D. National Louis University 5202 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077

A limited number of the 2014 edition of “Mosaic” are available at $24.95 for non-contributors. To order, please include a return address and a check made out to National Louis University and send to:

BEYOND 30 OVER 30 With so many NLU alumni doing so many interesting things, it’s always a challenge to select the list for our 30 Over 30 feature edition. Here are a few more outstanding examples of our alumni.

Stephanie Wallace ‘02, M.Ed. in Technology in Education, was featured in the Daily Herald for her work as an Instructional Technology Specialist at Glenbard South High School in Illinois, helping teachers creatively incorporate technology in their lessons. Lynn San Filippo ‘11, B.S. in Management , has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for Central Florida Educators’ Federal Credit Union (CFE) in Oviedo, Florida. San Filippo credits her promotion to years of experience at credit unions and the business management knowledge she gained at NLU.

Rev. Glencie Rhedrick ‘86, M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development , was featured in the November 2014 Charlotte Observer for her contributions to the Charlotte, North Carolina, community as a hospital chaplain, associate minister and real estate agent who helps single mothers.