Spring 2024 Dominican Magazine
COVER STORY
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Amplifying Creativity
Crown Library’s WeatherTech Innovation Lab and Recording Studio carry out Dominican’s forward-thinking legacy. Read more.
FEATURES
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Authoring Lasting Legacies
Social work students help local elders pen personalized memoirs. Read more.
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Memories of Fribourg
Alumnae recall life-changing experiences from university’s inaugural study abroad program. Read more.
NEWS
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Student Researchers Attend Neuroscience Conference
Insights gained from the memory of sea slugs continue to drive Dominican University students. Read more.
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Prayer and Meditation Space Renovated
A contemplation space for Dominican students, faculty and staff of varied faith traditions and beliefs underwent renovations this semester. Read more.
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Workforce Development Focus of Chicago Campus
The first cohort of associate degree students are scheduled to arrive this August. Read more.
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Reaching Out to Migrant Community
Serving meals and collecting food donations were projects initiated by students in the fall. Read more.
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Psychology Department Marks 50 Years
Alumnae/i, faculty, staff and students gathered to celebrate a milestone anniversary. Read more.
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Emmaus Ecology Aims to Grow Church Leadership
The grant-funded program is aimed at reaching—and igniting the spirits of—youth and young adults. Read more.
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Digital Navigators, Free Courses Help Advance IT Goals
A grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce has created a technology “think tank” and opportunities to become software savvy. Read more.
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Heating, Air Upgrades Coming to Residence Halls
A capital improvement grant will provide Dominican with $7.5 million for infrastructure improvements. Read more.
SPORTS
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Q&A with Athletics Director Dr. John Planek
The award-winning administrator with strong ties to the Dominican mission shares his goals for DU athletics. Read more.
FACULTY FOCUS
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Faculty News
Dominican faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We’re pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.
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Fulbright Focused
A prestigious award sent Dr. Anjali Chaudhry to University College Cork in Ireland as a visiting professor. Read more.
CLASS NEWS
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Harriet Hausman ‘72
“Tough as nails on social justice,” Harriet Hausman found many opportunities for activism during her long life. Read more.
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Tina Valentino ‘82
Rosary College as the place where Tina Valentino, a suburban magazine editor, formed lasting, supportive bonds with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. Read more.
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Eric Trejo ’93, MBA ‘01
A scholarship to play for Rosary College’s new soccer program was the boost Eric Trejo needed to get him on the corporate ladder to success. Read more.
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Dr. Rachel Butiko MAED ‘10
An educator of English language learners, Dr. Rachel Butiko was named Teacher of the Year at her middle school in Houston, Texas. Read more.
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Sameidra Carter MSW ‘10
Thanks to the work of Sameidra Carter, vulnerable youth are receiving services that could help change the outcome of their lives. Read more.
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Rich Bodee ‘16
A single course in journalism changed the trajectory of Rich Bodee’s life. Read more.
FULL ISSUE
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