Journalist Draws Protest at Benedictine

A lecture by the Jerusalem Post's chief political correspondent about the differences in journalism in the U.S. and Middle East was met by a silent protest.

More than 100 Benedictine University students silently protested a lecture the Jerusalem Post's chief political correspondent gave on campus earlier this week.  Gil Hoffman spoke for about an hour Nov. 15 discussing the differences between being a reporter in the United States and in Israel, and the peace processes in the Middle East. Students protested because the program had no Palestinian representation. The protest started with a prayer in the Founder's Woods clubhouse on campus. From there, the large group continued to the lecture hall in the Krasa building. They stood up once during Hoffman's speech and left a few minutes later. The protesters were angered because Hoffman is a pro-Zionism and pro-IDF individual and that a …

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Beagle Goes Missing, 19-Year-Old Sentenced for Attempted Murder

Here's what other people are saying about Lisle today.

Missing Dog A Lisle resident reported their male beagle missing on Fido Finder. Rocky is a medium-sized brown dog.  If you see him, you can report to the owner via the web site. Be The Change Club officers Lisle High School announced the new board members of their Be the Change Club. Maria Quadri is president, Melissa Patterson and Jess Medrala will serve as co-vice presidents and Kate Behrokh is secretary. Infiniti of Lisle expanding The Lisle Sun featured Infiniti of Lisle's plan to expand their luxury car empire to the affluent Clarendon Hills. Lisle resident sentenced to prison for attempted murder The Daily Herald reported the sentencing of Ryne D. McGovern, 19, who will be serving ten years in prison after pleading guilty to an …

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Benedictine's Sister Campus Will Offer Masters of Public Health

On Oct. 5 a proposal was approved for Benedictine University's Springfield campus to offer the degree.

from Benedictine University The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved October 5 a proposal by Benedictine University to offer the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program at its Springfield branch campus. "This is a natural program for Springfield because the two major employers in the area are health care and government," said Michael Bromberg, dean of Academic Affairs at Benedictine University at Springfield. "The M.P.H. program makes perfect sense for the Springfield workforce. We anticipate the first learning team will start in the spring of 2011."  The M.P.H. program combines the foundation disciplines of public health with a high degree of responsiveness to local needs and changing circumstances. The M.P.H. program seeks…

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Meet New Educators at Our Schools

Teachers discuss their credentials, classrooms and their lives outside of work. Today we profile a mathematics instructor at Benedictine University.

Patch gets to know the newest teachers in the area. Today we introduce you to Ellen Ziliak, a mathematics instructor at Benedictine University.   Name: Ellen Ziliak, Ph.D. Current town: Oswego Department/Courses taught: Mathematics and Computer Science/Calculus II and Discrete Math Would you ever teach any other subject? Which ones and why? It is not very likely that I will teach any other subject.  My research is related to algorithms, so maybe far down the road I would teach a topics class that might have a hint of computer science. Total number of years teaching (and where, if preferred): I am starting my seventh year. Prior to Benedictine, I taught at Colorado State University. Where did you complete your undergrad, and why? University…

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Benedictine Awards Alumni Service Efforts

The university commends alumni who have made extraordinary contributions to the community.

From Benedictine University Benedictine University recognized the winners of the 2010 Alumni Awards during Homecoming festivities on Oct. 2. The Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in a career field or personal endeavor, was presented to Harold G. Bicek, M.D. Bicek earned his high school diploma from St. Procopius Academy in 1949, and attended St. Procopius College before leaving in 1952 to attend Stritch School of Medicine. Bicek earned a medical degree in 1956 and interned at Cook County Hospital. Bicek joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps in 1957 and was honorably discharged two years later. He opened a family practice in Downers Grove in 1959, and remained in private practice until 1987 when he left to …

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