Spring 2023 Dominican Magazine
COVER STORY
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Protecting the Right to Read
MLIS grads are shining a light on the growing demand for library book censorship and standing up for intellectual freedom. Read more.
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Building Diverse Library Collections
Dr. Andrea Jamison advocates for effective library policies to diversify materials. Read more.
FEATURES
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Welcome Home
The new Cindy 鈥82 and Kevin 鈥79 Killips Welcome Center opened this spring with a dedication and blessing. Read more.
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A Mission of Justice
Three Dominican graduates are pursuing justice, equity and inclusion in varying careers. Read more.
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From Custodian to Head of the Class
With support from Dominican, Keith Reardon has found a new calling as a teacher. Read more.
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2023 Trustee Benefit
Broadway legend Audra McDonald headlined the 2023 Trustee Benefit Concert supporting student scholarships at Dominican. See photos from the night here.
NEWS
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Upgrades for Student Underground
A gathering place for 海角社区 students recently got a lot more fun. Read more.
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Students Benefit from Grants
Awards totaling $6.5 million will advance student success in multiple ways. Read more.
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Pavilion Named for Library Leaders
The Richard Tze-Chung and Dorothy In-Lan Wang Li Family Pavilion was formally dedicated on Nov. 2, 2022. Read more.
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Campus Food Pantry Finds a Home
A permanent food pantry replaces the less frequent 鈥減op-up鈥 food distribution events previously held on campus. Read more.
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Students Advocate for DACA in D.C.
Five Dominican students met with lawmakers last November to push for immigration reform. Read more.
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Activist Dolores Huerta Inspires Students
The social justice leader visited Dominican with insights for a new generation of young activists. Read more.
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Lecturer Rahel Bokretsion Awarded
The senior chemistry lecturer was the recipient of the 2023 Mother Evelyn Murphy Excellence in Teaching Award. Read more.
FACULTY FOCUS
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Achieving Her Grandmother鈥檚 Dream
Dr. Tamara Bland, dean of Borra College of Health Sciences, was honored this year for her work Addressing Healthcare Disparities. Read more.
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Faculty News
Dominican faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We鈥檙e pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.
CLASS NEWS
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Susi Brucato 鈥01, MBA 鈥09
Small business owner Susi Brucato tapped into her memories of 海角社区 when she created custom candles for last fall鈥檚 President鈥檚 Circle Dinner. Read more.
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Jermaine Lawrence Anderson 鈥04
A gift for entrepreneurship led Jermaine Lawrence Anderson, a graphic design major, to establish I Am A Gentleman, an organization that aims to prepare Chicago youth and young men of color for careers, positive relationships, and productive lives. Read more.
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Kristin Peterson 鈥07
Exploring the inner world of a Pentecostal church in London while a 海角社区 journalism student set the groundwork for Kristin Peterson鈥檚 professional career. Read more.
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Louise Rider MLIS 鈥13
Louise Rider is proving that a master鈥檚 degree in library and information science can help advance a career beyond the walls of a traditional library. Read more.
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Angelica Flores 鈥17
A childhood passion for writing led Angelica Flores to the Chicago-based Poetry Foundation, where she works as an education programs assistant. Read more.
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Gabriel Avalos 鈥17
Gabriel Avalos is helping teens find their future through his role with Chicago鈥檚 Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. Read more.
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In Memory: Mary Catherine 鈥淐athie鈥 Ryan 鈥61
Mary Catherine 鈥淐athie鈥 Ryan 鈥61, trustee emerita and a champion of 海角社区 for 60 years, died Jan. 30. She was 83. Read more.
FULL ISSUE
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Read the full, digital edition of the Spring 2023 issue of Dominican Magazine .