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Employment Updates
In spring 2012, all new student employment opportunities will be posted on the University’s personnel page at http://www1.ben.edu/about/employment/
The Office of Career Development is available to help students prepare resumes, cover letters and do a mock interview to prepare students for application to a position on or off campus. To make an appointment with Career Development staff, please call
(630) 829-6040, visit www.ben.edu/career or email career@ben.edu.
Happy Holidays!
Julie Cosimo, Ed.D.
Director of Career Development
The Student Success Center offers workshops designed to provide practical ways to improve academic performance and better manage the challenges of college learning. Held when classes are not in session, the workshops are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in Kindlon Hall, Room 125.
Study Skills for Successful Students
Workshops and Activities to Improve Results
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
* Repeated workshop – Attend either day
January 24-26
It’s Not a Waste of Paper! Understanding Your Course Syllabi
Your syllabus is more than a first day time waster. Learn how to put your syllabus to use to improve your results.
January 31-February 2
You’ve Got Style! Identifying and Using Your Personal Learning Style
Your personal learning style can impact the way you study and learn. Discover your learning style and specific strategies for using your learning preferences in the classroom and at home.
February 7-9
Making It All Work: Effective Time Management Strategies
A life lived in balance is a Benedictine value. Learn strategies for organizing your schedule and maximizing your time.
February 14-16
Maximize Your Investment: Strategies for Effective Textbook Reading
Textbooks are required for a reason. Get the most out of the books that cost you so much by discovering the SQ3R method.
February 21-23
No “A’s” for Effort: Test-Taking Strategies for Better Results
Subjective, objective, multiple choice or essay. Find out the strategies you can use to manage test anxiety and improve test scores.
February 28-March 1
Mid-term Blues: Managing Stress
Don’t let mid-semester stress overwhelm you. Learn strategies for managing pressure, including some techniques you can use in the classroom.
March 6-8
So I Failed a Test…Now What?
Don’t drop the class yet! Discover strategies for recovering from a poor test grade.
March 13-15
Taking It to the Next Level: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy
You aren’t in high school any longer! Use Bloom’s Taxonomy as an effective approach to thinking, learning and the writing process.
March 27-29
Write Right! Methods for Improving Your Writing
Before those final papers are due, practice the fundamentals that distinguish the average from the exceptional.
April 3-5
It All Adds Up! Tracking Performance and Understanding GPA
Your class results should not be a surprise. Identify ways to track your course grades and calculate real and potential GPA.
For more information, visit the Student Success Center in Krasa Center, Room 012 or call (630) 829-6340.
Football has a ball, rocks the fall
FOOTBALL
Benedictine University became the first school in Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) history to represent the league in the NCAA Division III football playoffs in consecutive seasons. The Eagles, who finished 7-3 overall and 6-1 in conference during the regular season, were sent to Alliance, Ohio on November 19 to play Mount Union in the first round of the playoffs.
Benedictine clinched a playoff berth with a 33-28 come-from-behind win over Rockford College on November 5. Benedictine trailed 21-12 late in the first half when John Borsellino ran in for a score from five yards out to begin a string of 21 unanswered points. In the playoffs, the Eagles were defeated by the Mount Union Raiders, 47-7.
VOLLEYBALL
The women’s volleyball team reaped a number of postseason honors following a 10-2 run and second-place finish in the NAC. Head coach Jennifer Wildes was selected as the conference’s Coach of the Year for the first time in her career. Abby Sattler was selected NAC Freshman of the Year. The rookie setter finished fourth in the league in assists and was a second team all-conference choice.
Brooke Bowman and Candice Cuppini received first team all-NAC recognition. Bowman had 122 kills, an average of 1.22 kills per set, while also collecting 74 digs. The Oswego, Ill. native led the Eagles with 15 solo blocks and 66 block assists. Cuppini led the team with 353 kills and 3.33 kills per set. The sophomore outside hitter had a team high .273 hitting percentage. The former NAC all-freshmen choice also had 66 digs, nine solo blocks and 25 block assists.
Haley Fitzgerald received NAC all-sportsmanship honors. The sophomore outside hitter/defensive specialist tallied 94 kills and 25 aces, and was third on the team with 321 digs and 3.21 digs per set.
Benedictine finished 18-13 after losing in the semifinals of the NAC tournament to eventual champion Edgewood.
MEN’S SOCCER
The men’s soccer team achieved one of its biggest goals by returning to the NAC tournament, where it fell 2-1 to eventual runner-up Milwaukee School of Engineering. Jesse Ortiz tied the match at 1-1 in the 63rd minute with his fourth goal of the season. Orlando Esparza stopped eight shots in the defeat. Benedictine closed the year 8-9-2 and 5-4-2 in the NAC.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
The women’s soccer team just missed out on the NAC tournament, finishing in a tie for seventh with a 5-6-1 conference mark. The Eagles were 7-8-2 overall on the season. Benedictine wrapped up the season with a 1-1 tie at Concordia University-Chicago with Lindsay Prokaski scoring an unassisted tally in the 20th minute to hand the Eagles an early lead.
WOMEN’S GOLF
Junior Alexis Wadowski finished as the singles runner-up in the NAC tournament, earning all-conference honors in the three-day event hosted by Benedictine University at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club. Wadowski rebounded from a tough first day to claim her slot. Cathryn Connolly was named to the NAC All-Sportsmanship team. Benedictine finished eighth as a team.
MEN’S GOLF
The fall portion of the schedule has concluded for the men’s golf team, which sits in fourth place after the first half of the NAC tournament hosted by Marian University at Whistling Straits. The tournament will be completed with two more rounds in the spring. Eagle Dan Lagerstrom sits in a tie for 10th with a combined total of 161.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The women’s cross country team ran to a fourth-place finish in the NAC meet. Three BenU runners were named honorable mention all-conference including Samantha Harris, who paced BenU with a 25:08 finish. Right behind her was Julie Carroll with a time of 25:18 and Jordan Cart with 25:39. Danielle Dewey was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The men’s cross country team reaped in the awards this fall after placing third at the NAC meet. Danny Graham and Zeke Timmer earned all-conference honors while Timmer was named Freshman of the Year. Jack Adams was named to the All-Sportsmanship team.
Timmer paced the Eagles with a time of 27:10, good enough for fifth place overall. Right behind him was Graham with a time of 27:12, while Tyler Zachary rounded out the top three runners for Benedictine with a time of 28:09. Along with Zachary, Timmy Bugajsky, Matt Lemming, Hugh Gill and Jason Hantak earned honorable mention all-NAC honors.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Sophomore MaryClare Loughery was named 2011 first team all-NAC.
Loughery led the Eagles as the No. 1 singles player, going 8-2 in NAC action. The Arlington Heights, Ill., native defeated some of the top opponents in the conference including Concordia University-Wisconsin and Dominican University. Lina Savickas earned All-Sportsmanship honors. Women’s Tennis posted a 4-8 mark during the 2011 season with all four victories coming in conference play.
BenU Fitness Center Grand Opening
This fall, Benedictine University unveiled its new $6.7 million Fitness Center, which is located in the Dan and Ada Rice Center. The project included an 11,000-square foot fitness facility, day lockers, offices, the Benedictine Hall of Fame, an executive suite, classroom, meeting areas and a state-of-the-art athletic training facility.
Click the following link for additional information and to view the photo gallery:
http://benueagles.com/sports/2011/11/8/GEN_1108113348.aspx?id=110
When providing for your child, remember what you would have wanted at their age.
“I just try to remember what I would’ve liked to have a dad do in my life,” I said to my son one day.
This little principle is part of my plan for being a good father to all of my children, including Benedictine students.
One morning, my son, Luke, walked into my study when I was getting ready to pray. Normally, I show him out and ask him to come back later. But that day something pulled at me to allow him to stay. At the time, my son was small enough to hold in one arm as I kneeled. He loved it.
He looked up at me when we were done praying together and said, “How did you know that I wanted to pray with you?” That is when I said, “I just try to remember what I would’ve liked to have a dad do in my life.”
We could use this as a principle for relating to our students in college. What would we have liked for our parents to do for us while we were away at college? Would we have liked them to keep a distance, but not too much distance? Would we have liked them to surprise us with a gift box or “survival package” filled with our favorite things? Would we have liked a card or two?
I know that what we should do is what we would want others to do for us. So, why not set the example and give our students what we always wanted when we were in college? I am asking you to sit for a moment, say a prayer for your children and then ask yourself, “What did I always want my parents to do for me in college?” Then do it.
THANKS: A note of thanks goes to the Forkin family for donating a couch and loveseat to the University Ministry Office. Our “just like your family room” project continues. We are looking for end tables, lamps and some knick-knacks that are not outdated.
Please send any topics upon which you would like me to reflect to mkurowski@ben.edu or call us at (630) 829-1310.
Wishing you happiness and heath in the coming new year.
Mark Kurowski, Director
Housing Cleaning Service: Sodexo Dream to Clean
“Sodexo Dream to Clean” offers personalized cleaning for residents at Jaeger, Ondrak, Neuzil and Founders’ Woods. The goal is to offer parents peace of mind by allowing students to focus on studying and participating in campus events.
Services
- Silver level service: offers high and low dusting, vacuuming of traffic lanes, garbage disposal and interior window cleaning (available in Ondrak, Jaeger, Neuzil and Founders’ Woods).
- Gold level service: offers high and low dusting, vacuuming of traffic lanes, garbage disposal and interior window, restroom and kitchen cleaning.
- Platinum level service: offers high and low dusting, vacuuming of traffic lanes, garbage disposal, interior window and kitchen cleaning, deep restroom cleaning, clean bed linen, carpet and upholstery cleaning and scrubbing or recoating of tile floors. The balcony and foyer areas are also cleaned (available in Neuzil and Founders’ Woods only).
*Costs
Silver level – $68 per scheduled appointment
Gold level option – $70 per scheduled appointment
Platinum level option – $75 per scheduled appointment
**Bi-monthly option (November, January, April) – $150
The selected cleaning option can be added to room and board bills or a personal check can be written made payable to: Benedictine University. To schedule a service, please contact Campus Services at (630) 829-6420 or #campusservices@ben.edu. Appointments are based upon availability.
* Service requires a two-person cleaning team.
Applications for scholarships are being accepted online until February 28, 2012. Students simply need to provide their basic information to receive a list of recommended scholarships and awards to which they can apply. Students can even request reference letters through the online system and upload important documents.
Encourage your student to visit http://ben.edu/current_students/scholarships.cfm to learn more! |
Dear Parents, 
