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USF to Host 2023 Social Work Licensure Exam Prep Workshop

Social Work 2023
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Social Work Department will host a two-session, eight-hour (total) ASWB masters and clinical licensure exam prep workshop on Saturday, May 13, and Saturday, May 20, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom (online). This intensive, eight-hour, preparatory review workshop will be taught by USF social work instructors: Althia Gayle, Ed.D., LCSW; Kyung-Mee Choi, Ph.D., MSW; Joyce Kraus, DSW, LCSW, ACSW, and; Rachel Lagorio, MSW, LSW. Relevant examination content will be covered, including:
  • social work practice theories and terminology;
  • practice techniques;
  • diversity sensitive practice;
  • therapeutic strategies;
  • assessment and diagnosis, and;
  • professional ethics.
This workshop includes eight hours of CEUs and will also include test-taking strategies, sample test questions, and a course manual review. Workshop registration costs are as follows:
  • Community attendees without study package – $60
  • Current USF field instructors/supervisors – $30
  • USF Social Work Alumna/Alumni – FREE
To register, visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=YQxK2D (registration is necessary). Participants in last year’s workshop are eligible for a discount and should contact Laura Honegger at lhonegger@stfrancis.edu for details. The registration deadline is May 1st. : : The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu. University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose. # # #
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USF Announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) congratulates the following students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester in which they have taken at least twelve credit hours are named to the Dean’s List. Students residing in USF’s home state of Illinois are listed first below, followed by students from other U.S. states, followed by international students. Illinois Addison: Alessio Battaglia Alsip: Kristy Estrada and Angel Rabadi Aurora: Saba Aamir, Alexis Fragoso, Keyly Gonzalez, Beatriz Anne Sindac, Ashley Sinio and Lara Ysabel Sumayo Bartonville: Ana Erby Beecher: Hannah Blankenberger, Talia Messana and Kaylie Sippel Bellwood: Curtis Reeves Berwyn: David Montalvo, Veronica Navarrete and Pedro Ocampo Bolingbrook: Serenity Aguilera, Maria Coronel, Aureyel Davis, Jalaila Fisher, Carolina Huerta, Isabel Jaquez, Paige Johnnic, Kayla Lewis, Evan Morfoot, Allison Neverouski, Dulce Porcayo, Lissette Puente, Ruben Reyes, Karina Serna De Lara and Katarina Welsh Bourbonnais: Jason Hartsfield Braidwood: Peyton Garrelts, Marissa Kavanaugh and Nicholas Munafo Bridgeview: Slam Shaheen Buffalo Grove: Alina Romero Burbank: Shahd Abukhalil, Nallely Preciado and Tina Van Carbon Hill: Halie Foster Channahon: Max Briscoe, Joseph Kauffman, Hannah Knight, Seth Lehr, Caitlin McHale, MaKenzie Munson, Makayla Sundine, Andrew Toke and Landen Warner Chatham: Carter St Clair Chicago: Brittany Adams, Julia Bachula, Jovanna Ballesteros, Adrianna Campos, LaMarcus Hawkins, Chayrel Monzon Zazueta, Austin Parks, Khalilah Payne-Bey, Wendy Perez, Azury Sanchez Boyzo and  Michelle Valencia Chicago Heights: Emily Eagan Chicago Ridge: Martha Vargas Cicero: Jacqueline Luna Saucedo Coal City: Clayton Hannig, Haley Long and Bethany Nicola Crest Hill: Lizzette Herrera, Theresa Kobart, Atziry Padilla, Jane Pochervina, Christopher Schager and Timothy Wade Decatur: Erma Porter Diamond: Savannah Jacobs and Stephanie Wold Downers Grove: Salvatore Campagna Dunlap: Andrew Rada Dwight: Dawn Brown Elgin: Holly Helsper Elmhurst: Drita Dervishi Elwood: Abigail Lab Forest Park: Kelsey Rice Frankfort: Lauren Hassen, Christina Keller, Shae Lynch, Caitlyn Majka, Connor Okrongley and Laurelei Thormeyer Hanover Park: Michael Dan and Jennifer Vazquez Saraul Hickory Hills: Aleksandria Potoczny Hillside: Michael Johnson Homer Glen: Stephanie Behland, Abigail Eder, Abigail Janeczek and Amanda Kouba Homewood: Stacy Norris Joliet: Yoselin Aguilera, Debbie Alvarado, Monica Alvarado, Mohammad Alwohaibi, Aitor Anabitarte Soroa, Desiree Anderson, Andrea Angeles, Adriana Arias, Noheli Arias, Gianna Armour, Jessica Arrollo, Sebastian Bahamondes, Carolina Bedolla, Maite Bernal, Mei Bibian, Jorja Bolton, Paloma Cabrera, Daisy Campos, Erin Chapman, Esmeralda Chavez, Brandyn Collins, Emma Coop, Caroline Davila, Pricila Del Toro, Misti Duran, Stephanie Espinosa, Sergio Fernandez Arango, Jasmine Flores, Hunter Fuss, Melvin Gathright, De’Whon Gavin, Shelby Gayton, Ayla Gilmer, Aileen Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Samantha Gonzalez, Sonia Guerra, Samantha Guzman, Josel Hernandez, Jocelyn Hernandez-Rodriguez, Nicholas Hjerpe, Ashley Huerta, Jeanette Ibarra, Ryan Jones, Justin Joseph, Annet Juarez, Samantha Kohrt, Emily Koscielski, Sofia Krasnopolski, Tiffany Lehmann, Andrew Lewis, Carlos Lopez, Karol Lozano, Stefani Magana-Guzman, Amarria Malone, Brenda Martinez, Mia Martinez, Amelia Mastin, Mary Mathieu, Mary Grace Mcgrath, Angelina Miranda, Julie Mireles, Sebastian Mireles, Hannah Mitchell, Adam Montenegro, Anna Morales, Erika Morales, Laura Murguia-Iniguez, Rose Mwaro, Terrence Neal, Adyleny Pito, Corinn Posteluk, Allison Ramsey, Quinn Rande, Frank Rappaport, Jessica Reyes, Alvaro Robles, Angelina Rodriguez, Melissa Rodriguez, Melanie Romero, Brayan Ruiz, Tatiana Ruiz, Nathaniel Smith, Abigael Turija, Alyssa Ulreich, Emily Vandergrift, Andrea Victor, Alyssa Vilcek, Paola Villafuerte, Danielle Williams, Haley Willner, Hailey Wong and Giselle Zavala La Grange Park: Jalen Pfaff Lemont: Bridget Hodurek Lisle: Evan Heise Lockport: Sufia Atiq, Montiana Bew, Christina Conne, Zoe Ditter, Nicholas Franciskovich, Hope French, Eric Gasienica, Meghan Grilli, Carson Heglund, Heather Heintz, John Hejl, Cassi Hemker, Rachael Joy, Jacob Karli, Adriana Maldonado, Alexis Marroquin, Maya Palenik, Cari Potter, Emily Roy, Brooke Sanderson, Jacob Tesch, Jenna Tesch, Nicole Troha, Rachel Webber, John Weis and Nolan Weis Lombard: Marc Koumoundouros, Nicholas Mabutas, Marshall McDonnell and Erika Rich Machesney Park: Kaylee Holt and Nicholas Howard Manhattan: Gregory Briseno, Emma Geatches, Brad Murdock, Miranda Roth, Raymond Steinberg, Julia Tolbert, Brayden Zimmerman and Adriana Zuniga Manteno: Calista Muraskas and Emily Vlach Marengo: Jake LaSota Marseilles: Victoria Pavnica Maywood: Mia Ocana Mendota: Janaya Garcia Midlothian: Jessica Kwiatkowski, Canyon Novick and Megan Ramsey Minooka: Brandon Cooling, Jacob DiLorenzo, Jaylen Goolsby, Hailey Hoge, Seth Joder, Mariano Kotrba, Alison Manzello, Mackenzie McGuire, Audrey Minett, Hayden Minor, Maggie O’Brien, Courtney Ubert, Carl Vitale, Vanessa Withall and Olivia Yankovich Mokena: Katie Blogg, Madison Jager, Bridget Jeffries, John Raspante, Kiana Sikich, Alexander Valentini and Mathias Woerner Monee: Jessica Scroppo Monroe Center: Yadira Estrada Montgomery: Rebecca Giese Morris: Darcy Ancel, Vincent Bazzarone, Starla Farmer, Austin Hatcher, Lauren Huebner, Brennan Johnson, Gregory Long, Matthew Lopez, Brittany Short and Meagan Warzynski Naperville: Alka Kanda, Dyanna Medina and Isabella Russo New Lenox: Raul Alvarez, Dennis Avalos, Emerson Colins, Ryan Cosgrove, Ryan Czarnecki, Lindsay Czarnowski, Jaclyn Duske, Carter Fifer, Korina Jarosz, Jacob Jurka, John McGuire, Quinn McGuire, Sean Michalak, Kaitlin Miller, Sarah Piane, Connor Quinn, Isabella Roesing, Aidan Sullivan and Hunter Walker Normal: Mikayla Bean Oak Forest: Ella Brown, Amanda Dutkiewicz, Camryn Ivancicts, Rhyan Ivancicts and Carly Vidovic Oak Lawn: Elizabeth De La Mora, Le’lani Harris, Lena Hasan, Mia Kennelly, Natalia Stekala and Lucas Wessel Orland Park: Korayma Araujo, Gianna Barbaro, Caroline Dlugopolski, Amal Ghunaim, Violetta Hordzich, Sima Hussein, Jeananne Jadallah, Kelly Johnson, Ahmed Kagzi and Douglas Stoodley Oswego: Alexander Mielcarz and Afreen Mushtaheed Palos Heights: Kaitlyn Klein and Bridget McDermott Palos Hills: Camila Szczypta Peoria: Vada Arndt Peru: Rylan Heersink Pingree Grove: Bailey Wilk Plainfield: Trisha Andal, Ayoko Atayi, Daniel Ayala, Jedriel Bondoc, Alyia Cady, Donald Clark, Joseph Costa, Ryan Daly, Mara Delrose, Maximus Gamino, Nancy Garcia, Graziella Gialo, Lilliana Gutierrez, Emily Hans, Riley Harper, Jillian Hoard, David Kalter, Braden Kidd, Matthew Lauterbach, Josephine Legaspi, Anthony Lizzio, Joseph Lizzio, Amanda Long, Nehma Mansour, Alyssa Meek, Ana Mendoza Pineda, Lydia Noble, Erica Passo, Joseph Passo, Brooke Petko, Brianna Quintero, Laura Rohlfs, Ervy Sanchez, Garrett Sigler, Shannon Smith, Will Snydersmith, Pat Strocchia, Hailey Thomas, Sarah Torello and Andrea Vollmer Plano: Alyssa Dolan, James Dvorak and Marie Dvorak Posen: Lluvia Ortega and Star Ortega Richton Park: Ethan Fetzer Rock Falls: Rebecca Kinney Rockdale: Jaycee Jarosz, Valerie Reyes and Kacy Storm Rockford: Jammie Keen Romeoville: Esther Angomas, Alissa Victoria Araneta, Vivian Carrillo, Karly Ceci, Damian Contreras, Nancy Herrera, Joseph Madeja, William Martinez, Madison Massaro, Logan Miller, Eric Nelson, Jacob Pangilinan, Kayla Rury, Vetona Sarpong, Hailee Walsh and Sierra Worley Saint Anne: Kenna Kleinert Schaumburg: Nicole Knapp and Allison Schaar Seneca: Alexis Murphy, Silas Odum and Haley Rivett Shorewood: Kathy Kasencak-Yarber, Ashley Keene, Dylan Nielsen, Liliana Ordonez, Marissa Perez, Caitlin Ratajczak, Kallen Vernick and Alexis Wagner Skokie: Shelly Sabaricos South Holland: Nayeli Munoz Lopez Spring Valley: Leslie Delgado St. Charles: Talia Pellegrini Stillman Valley: Colten Cook Swansea: Keijah Gray Tinley Park: Hannah Bolden, Hannah Esios, Joshua Kirnbauer, Mahmoud Mahmoud and Nicholas Schroeder Villa Park: Daniel Gusel, Matthew Knudtson and Samuel Tumilty Watseka: Nyambi Marsh West Chicago: Maryam Al Kubaisi and Daniel Goetsch Westmont: Marissa Deering and Alexander Pietrzak Wilmington: Madison Gorges, Cameron Holman, Benjamin Kreitz, Kendall Peatross, Dylan Spangler and Jason Tatera Woodridge: Sean Figuray Yorkville: Cadence Ala California West Covina: Riley Acuna Colorado Aurora: Tyler Hinthorn Denver: Ola Alshamrani Florida Bradenton: Taylor Petz Lithia: Kaitlyn Belt North Miami Beach: Darius Wright Iowa Cedar Rapids: Bryan Ennis Idaho Boise: Spencer Baird Indiana Crown Point: Samantha Raspopovich Dyer: Kaitlyn Yearsich Lowell: Alexia Bibakis and Samantha Hatagan Munster: Michael Prendergast Saint John: Madisen Tucker Michigan Bronson: Idalia Hernandez Charlotte: Michael Whitney Coldwater: Laura Rodriguez-Lugo Missouri Blue Springs: Autumn Shull Smithville: Taylor Charbonneau Nevada Las Vegas: Brandon Gibbs Oregon Portland: Zhouyang Yu Warrenton: Hannah Berdahl Pennsylvania Chalfont: Dana McDonald York: Kim Heist Texas Richmond: Olufeyi Olusanya Wisconsin Loganville: Sarah Vandermolen Oak Creek: Katelynn Statz Waukesha: Mary Brahm International Bangalore, India: Jerryl Varughese Clinge, Netherlands: Lieke Coenen Ganei Tiqwa, Israel: Nadav Gerner Aharon Gijon, Spain: Ander Santamarta Menendez Quito, Ecuador: Denisse Lizano San Juan, Puerto Rico: Estrella De la Rosa Saint-Verand, France: Noellie Danielle Renee Inard Trenton, Ontario, Canada: Karley Mason Valladolid, Spain: Daniel Simon Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Cameron Schroder : : The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu. University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose. # # #
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Tuesday, April 25

American Red Cross blood drive
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting its final American Red Cross blood drive of the spring 2023 semester on Tuesday, April 25th, 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. The drive is open to the community. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter “60435” in the red “Find a Blood Drive” box on the home page. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. For more information, please visit redcrossblood.org. : : The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu. University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose. # # #
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USF Students Attend 2023 Illinois Certification Board Spring Conference

2023 ICB Spring Conference
Joliet, Ill. – University of St. Francis (USF) Substance Abuse Counseling (SAC) program instructors, students and alumni attended and participated in the Illinois Certification Board’s (ICB) annual spring conference on March 20 – 24, 2023, at the Westin Northwest in Itasca, Illinois. The conference was attended by over 400 professionals in the substance use disorder field and provided workshops and presentations designed to educate and provide information to these professionals. USF participants included: (current SAC students) Rebecca Giese, Hannah Nevin, Jazmyn Warner, Cameo Dixon, (current MSW and SAC graduate student) Monika Gomez, (SAC graduate) Kirsten Leininger, (SAC program coordinator) Lawrence Dunbar, (CRSS program coordinator) Marcia Van Natta, (CRSS internship coordinator) Patti Ferdon, and (CRSS academic coach) Dr. Marisa Scanlon. USF students were able to attend various workshops to increase their knowledge, network with others in the field, and participate in a job fair. The students also helped staff the USF exhibit table at the conference providing marketing exposure to USF and our programs. During the conference, Lawrence Dunbar, Kirsten Leininger and Monika Gomez presented a three-hour evening workshop titled, “Evidenced-Based Complimentary Modalities of Treatment,” that included hands-on modalities such as play and sandbox therapy, meditation, music and drumming therapy, guided imagery, animal-assisted therapy, mindfulness and Reiki. As part of the conference’s “Student Appreciation Day” and annual luncheon meeting, USF junior Cameo Dixon was presented with the John Reese Scholarship Award, which allows the winner to attend the next annual Spring Conference at no cost. The award is presented to a student of an Accredited Training Program who has shown need and a passion for the field. Also during the conference, current and new ICB Board members were introduced, including:
  • Lawrence Dunbar (current ICB board president) and Marcia Van Natta (current ICB board past-president);
  • Monika Gomez (new six-year term as an ICB board member);
  • Rebecca Giese (new two-year term as an ICB board student advisor)
  • Kirsten Leininger (ratified three-year term as an ICB board member).
About the Illinois Certification Board The Illinois Certification Board (ICB) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes standards for professionals in the addictions whose mission is to protect the public by providing competency-based credentialing of Human Service Professionals. ICB protects the welfare of the public through improvement of quality health care service being provided to the individual, his/her family, and/or significant others by writing and publishing standards, evaluating experience and education, reviewing each application for the respective credential, and upgrading those standards. ICB’s professional standards meet or exceed all international standards for practitioners. The organization also encourages the highest ethical standards for all practitioners. Visit https://iaodapca.org/ for more information. : : The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu. University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose. # # #
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USF Hosts 2023 San Alberto Hurtado Latino Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) recently inducted fifty student members into the San Alberto Hurtado Latino Honor Society. The induction ceremony took place on March 17, 2023, in USF’s Sexton Auditorium. The San Alberto Hurtado Latino Honor Society was created in order to recognize academic excellence among the University of St. Francis’ Latino students, to encourage service to the Latino community, promote Latino culture both on and off campus, and follow the Franciscan tradition of Respect, Compassion, Service and Integrity. This year’s student inductees included: (undergraduate inductees) Debbie Alvarado, Monica Alvarado, Yesenia Alvarez, Noheli Arias, Jessica Arrollo, Daisy Betancourt, Mei Bibian, Jocelyn Biurcos Angulo, Viviana Carrillo, Daniela Castellanos, Santos Contreras, Maitlyn Creasey, Abigail Eder, Alejandra Elizondo, Bianca Espinoza, Karen Fonseca Munoz, Alexis Fragoso, Jupiter Garcia, Nancy Garcia, Yvette Garza, Samantha Gonzalez, Diego Hernandez, Idalia Hernandez, Carolina Huerta, Karol Lozano, Alexis Marroquin, Angelina Miranda, Pedro Ocampo, Lluvia Ortega, Jaclyn Ortiz, Lisette Perez, Adyleny Pito, Nallely Preciado, Gabriela Reyes, Jessica Reyes, Melissa Rodriguez, Andrea Ruiz Sanchez, Suzanne Saleh, Janette Sendejas, Michelle Valencia, Alexander Valentini, Martha Vargas, Carlos Vasquez, Allyson Zuniga, (graduate inductees) Veronica Gloria, Rogelia Huizar, Ana Lopez, Manuel Mireles, Carolina Montoya and Maribel Valle. Yareley Santillan, USF admissions counselor, is the advisor of the San Alberto Hurtado Latino Honor Society. : : The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 4,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit stfrancis.edu. University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. Brighter purpose. # # #
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2023 USF Student Art Exhibition Open to the Public

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Art & Design Department recently held its 2023 exhibition and competition. The annual competition is open to all USF students from any major. All students were eligible to receive all prizes regardless of major, with the exception of the Coleman Scholarship, which is awarded to an Art major.

The exhibition is open to the public from now through April 13, 2023, during regular USF Art Gallery hours, which are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (with the exception of holidays and University breaks). The USF Art Gallery is located at 25 E. Van Buren Street (on the corner of Van Buren Street & Scott Street).

The results from the competition include:

  • Coleman Scholarship (awarded to an Art major): Jaclyn Duske
  • Presidential Purchase Award* (cash purchase award and artwork added to the University’s permanent collection): Jaclyn Duske, Under the Sea (digital photography)
  • Dean’s Choice Award* (cash purchase award and artwork added to the University’s permanent collection): Harlie Mast, Spot Light (photography)
  • First Place ($50 gift card): Vada Arndt, Willow Springs, IL, oil paint
  • Second Place ($50 gift card): Lilliana Guitierrez, Frank, wire, paint, paper mâché
  • Third Place ($50 gift card): Tatiana Ruiz, Drained, paint on canvas board
  • Award of Excellence ($25 Visa gift card): Darcy Ancel, Grey Hound, silver print (traditional photography); Spencer Baird, Untitled, oil paint (painting); Karly Ceci, Old Bones, New Snake, crochet (non-traditional Media); Samantha Gonzalez, View of Joliet, acrylic paint (color theory); E. Porter, Infinity Wave, ceramic (ceramics); Issac Rodriguez, Gone, wire & paper (experimental media), and; Nathaniel Smith, Old Route 66, photography (digital photography)
  • Honorable Mention (art supplies): Gianna Barbaro, Frog Prince, pewter (metal) ; Emily Eagan, Chinook, stoneware ceramic (ceramics); Ayla Gilmer, Mushed Rooms, screen print on cardstock (screenprint); Jareset Lagunas, Do Not Enter, black and white film (Don & Surrealism); Mary Grace McGrath, Self Portrait, acrylic paint (self-portrait); Kadixamayrin Mireles, Vulnerable Heart, wire, paint, paper mâché (sculpture); Nicholas Munafo, Will We Ever be Free, linoleum print (screenprint); Mazi Niezgoda, Old Love, photography (studio photography); Sarah Piane, Focus, acrylic paint (Realism); Fatima “Flynn” Villagomez, Ramblings of Students, wire & paper mâché (sculpture), and; Alana Wendel, Emile, watercolor (watercolor).

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