Admissions, Alumni, and More

Throughout the months of May and June, graduates from grade school to graduate school put on their shiny robes and funny hats and attend commencement ceremonies that mark the conclusion of another stage in their academic lives. Today, I had the honor and pleasure of receiving my Doctor of Philosophy degree from Loyola University Chicago.

Let me start by saying, in case my mom is reading this, everything is fine and no one got hurt. I did have some excitement at my house last night, including a visit from the Glendale Fire Department.

One of the annual rituals of spring on the Downers Grove Campus is the nesting of our beloved flock of Canada geese. Every April, we see them in pairs marching off to find the ideal spot to make their nests. Around Mother's Day, the eggs began to crack open and soon fuzzy goslings are seen waddling around our campus.

One of the most highly anticipated annual events on the Glendale Campus is the MWU Dog Picnic, hosted by the Office of Human Resources. Because our campus is located near a community dog park (right behind the Foothills Public Library about a half block away), and because many on campus are dog lovers, the HR staff inaugurated this event three years ago. This year, about 40 MWU people and their pets came out to enjoy the festivities.

On Thursday, April 17, nearly 150 prospective students and their guests visited our Downers Grove Campus for the annual Spring Health Professions Open House. Each MWU college and program had an information table set up in the atrium of Littlejohn Hall to welcome the interested students and answer questions. The event also included panel discussions with current students and tours of campus.