Stream the Spirit of Christmas NOW from Your Office, Car or Home! |
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From now through noon on January 2, 2023, WCSF-FM 88.7 is airing the 30th season of the Spirit of Christmas, a 24-hour, commercial-free, season-long holiday format.
“As we enter our 30th season, I’d like to express how grateful we are for the support of the Spirit of Christmas program and WCSF Radio from our many listeners and local sponsors,” said Don Burke, director of programming for the Spirit of Christmas.
Tune in to FM 88.7 to listen to the Spirit of Christmas on your radio in the Joliet area or tune in right now from your office, car or home by clicking here.
Area businesses are also invited to promote themselves through special sponsorship opportunities that air during Spirit of Christmas programming. Sponsorships start at $250 and are a great way to promote your business or extend holiday wishes to the Joliet community and beyond. For more information about sponsorships, please call 815-740-3748.
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USF Joins Forces with TheDream.US to Support Students |
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The University of St. Francis has launched a new partnership with TheDream.US to enroll students and provide National Scholarships to undocumented youth — sometimes referred to as Dreamers — who are looking for access to higher education, but cannot access federal financial aid.
“The National Scholarship provides a student with up to $8,250 per year in tuition, with USF covering the remaining cost,” said Eric Ruiz, admissions director at USF.
“Providing students from any background or culture, including the children of immigrants, with access to a college education is strongly aligned with USF’s mission,” Ruiz said. “This is who we are and how we serve.”
The partnership is expected to draw more than 50 applicants to USF this fall. Click here for more information.
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Thank You for Supporting USF on Giving Tuesday |
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The University of St. Francis would like to thank its alumni, employees and the community for supporting USF students on Giving Tuesday, which took place nationally on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
USF kicked off Giving Tuesday with Scott Slocum on WJOL-AM 1340 as USF Vice President for University Advancement Lisa Sampalis , Vice President for Administration and Finance Julee Gard and USF Vice President of Mission Integration and University Ministry Sr. Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF, discussed the origins and impact of the USF Student Emergency Fund, which was supported by this year's Giving Tuesday gifts. This fund is CRITICALLY important because it provides current students with a one-time gift of $500 to address cases of severe hardship associated with unanticipated needs such as food assistance, testing and clinical fees, temporary transportation and housing. Click here to listen to the interview.
Thank you for your support of USF students on Giving Tuesday and, of course, for being a SAINT.
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Assistant Professors Present on Partnership with Will County Problem Solving Courts |
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University of St. Francis instructors Stacy Dewald, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal and social justice, and Laura Honegger, Ph.D., LCSW, assistant professor of social work, presented at the Illinois Association of Problem-Solving Courts Conference on Friday October 21, at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott in Normal, Ill. The presentation, which included Dr. Scott DuBois and Mitch Crandall from the Will County State’s Attorney’s office, was titled, “Demystifying the Research Process: Collaborating with Universities.”
The session discussed the three-year researcher-practitioner relationship between the Will County Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) and the USF Social Work and Criminal & Social Justice Departments. This session also explained how to forge a relationship with a university and discussed the opportunities and benefits of doing so.
Click here for more information.
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Thank You to Our Ambassador Day Attendees! |
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USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D., was honored to host the 9th Annual Ambassador Day on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The event, which took place in Assembly Hall on USF's St. Clare Campus, welcomed close to 70 business partners, community leaders and elected officials to campus for breakfast and the USF State of the University Address.
To review the 9th Annual State of the University Address, please click here.
Please save the date for 10th Annual Ambassador Day, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023. More information to follow this summer!
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Annual Light Up the Holidays Parade Returns to Downtown Joliet |
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USF once again kicked-off the holiday season alongside the Joliet City Center Partnership and the City of Joliet with the annual Light Up the Holidays Parade (presented by USF) on Friday, November 25, 2022, in beautiful downtown Joliet.
Preceded by a day filled with festival events including a North Pole Market, North Pole Park, and horse-drawn carriage rides, JCCP Executive Director Priscilla Cordero was joined by USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D.; Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant; and City of Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk for a lighting ceremony featuring the downtown Christmas tree. Immediately following the ceremony, the annual Light Up the Holidays Parade kicked off and was led by USF mascot Bernie the Saint Bernard. This year's event included over 80 parade entries and culminated with Santa Claus returning to downtown Joliet!
To watch this year's parade, click here.
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Corporate Partner Education Program |
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USF partners with companies and organizations locally and across the country to offer tuition discounts to their employees. Discounts apply to graduate and doctoral programs in business, health care, management, nursing, social work, and training and development.
If your company or employer offers tuition reimbursement, this program is one way to maximize the impact of those funds. Contact Maggie Stevenson, Associate Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions at mstevenson@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3389 for more information.
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Have You Checked Out the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence? |
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The USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides efficient and value-added professional services to Will County nonprofit organizations with limited financial resources, whose mission is aligned with the Franciscan core values of respect, integrity, service, and compassion. This allows the nonprofit organizations to focus primarily on their core, mission-driven objectives in the community.
With its variety of options, the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers value-added professional services through USF employees, partners and students to Will County nonprofits so that they can focus on best serving their respective client bases.
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Join USF for the 66th Annual Caritas Scholarship Celebration |
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JSO Family Concert
Saturday, January 21, 2023
11 a.m. in the Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
Joliet Symphony Orchestra- Lev Ivanov, conductor
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Bring your family and friends to the JSO’s Family Concert! Past years have included “Meeting the Instruments,” “Exploring Sounds,” and many other musical activities for families—see how the JSO presents music for hands-on learning and enjoyment.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on January 24th |
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The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting its final American Red Cross blood drive of 2022 on Tuesday, January 24, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, which is located at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet.
For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org, click on the “Donate Blood” link, and then click on the “Find a Blood Drive” link (enter “60435” when prompted). You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.
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The USF Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year and is open to the public.
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The USF Music at Moser Performing Arts Series offers concerts, plays and performances from an array of backgrounds which changes each semester. World-class music and entertainment is available right here in Joliet!
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Engaging Mind & Spirit is the official magazine of USF. Published and mailed to alumni and friends of the university three times each year, the magazine is a collection of the latest USF headlines, including university successes and alumni/student/staff achievements, as well as information about upcoming events.
Click here to view the latest issue of Engaging Mind & Spirit. Click here to view previous issues.
Questions? Contact the USF Community and Employee Relations Office at 815-740-3625.
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University of St. Francis
Dave DiLorenzo, Director of Community & Employee Relations
ddilorenzo@stfrancis.edu
815-740-3625
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