Eric Hernandez helps raise nearly $7,500 for Advocate Children's Hospital through radio marathon
December 14, 2013
Lewis University’s WLRA Radio raised nearly $7,500 this Fall semester in support of the Lewis University Family Assistance Fund at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill. and Park Ridge, Ill. The money was raised through the radio’s annual “To Kill a DJ” marathon.
WLRA’s “To Kill a DJ” is an annual service-learning project for Lewis students that have WLRA Radio as a lab. Students raise money through continuous on-air marathons with pledged support from listeners.
Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Ill. was a a DJ in the marathon.
Some notable student efforts were:
Enrique Larios of Chicago stayed on the air for 48 hours.
David Ridderhoff of Romeoville raised $976 and stayed on the air for 30 hours.
Scott Turek of Bloomingdale raised $586 and stayed on the air for 27 hours.
Natalie Budig of Lombard raised $325 and stayed on the air for 12 hours.
Other students that participated were Sharee Stiff-Bussie of Westchester, Alejandro Calderon of Bellwood, Chelsea Cook of Romeoville, Jonathan Friberg of Justice, Marvin Gomez of Melrose Park, Kody Jalovec of Romeoville, Dana Jenkins of University Park, Robert Knapp of St. John, Ind., Elizabeth Lorang of Homer Glen, Brock Massie of Chicago, Daniel Nolan of Lockport, Richard Rangel of Crown Point, Ind., Breandan Rook of Chicago, Joe Segvich of Chicago, Ryan Tadych of Chicago and Alex Turner of Arlington Heights.
Student staff for the marathon included: Lauren Barnes of Lockport, Katie Colaianni of Lemont, Shane Gustafson of Woodridge, Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Joe Ledger of Oak Forest, Kylie Link of Joliet and Bria May of Chicago.
The Lewis University Family Assistance Fund is used to assist families of hospitalized children in their greatest time of need. In the past, funds have been used to pay for cab rides to and from the hospital for children to have chemotherapy, outpatient services, medicine, clothes when being discharged, hotel rooms for families, bus passes, airline flights to the hospital and much more.
In the spring, WLRA will present another marathon broadcast and the College of Nursing will coordinate a “Change for Children” campaign. All of them support the Lewis University Family Assistance Fund at Children’s Hospital.
A favorite among listeners, WLRA has been on the air for 40 years. WLRA’s programming includes news and sports coverage, coverage of Lewis University events and a wide variety of music. Students and faculty involved with WLRA are committed to community service and have produced several marathon broadcasts to benefit United Way of Will Country, local children’s hospital and many others.
Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,600 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
The lewisflyer.com wins overall news website category from society for news design
May 7, 2013
The Society for News Design named TheLewisFlyer.com the first place winner in the 2013 Overall News Website category. The 25th annual College News Design contest was hosted at the Missouri School of Journalism. The LewisFlyer.com is the online student-run newspaper for Lewis University.
“Earning this award is a great way for the staff to end the year because they are being recognized along with the top schools and journalism programs in the country. As the adviser, I couldn’t be happier that they have been recognized for their hard work and ability to constantly improve,” said Ben Eveloff, adviser of the online Flyer and assistant professor of communications.
Judges for the contest included Paul Cheung, global interactive editor at The Associated Press; Alyson Hurt, interactive designer at NPR; and Kat Downs, deputy graphics director at The Washington Post.
This academic year, TheLewisFlyer.com earned 10 awards and honorable mentions in national competitions. Recognitions were in various categories, including second place in theSocial Media Main Page Presentation category from the College Media Association, ninth place in the Website Enrollment Level 1 category at the National College Media Convention, third place in the Best Homepage category at the College Media Conference.
Current online staff members include: David Hansen, online editor-in-chief; Michael Gates, assistant online editor; Andrea Earnest, online community manager; Will Hoffman, special projects editor; Eric Hernandez, photo editor and Tyler Jankowski, assistant photo editor. Ben Eveloff is the assistant professor of communications and adviser of the online Flyer.
Lewis University is a Catholic University in the Lasallian tradition, offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
The flyer wins two awards for best facebook page and best homepage
March 29, 2013
Lewis University’s student online newspaper The Lewis Flyer received honorable mentions in the best homepage category and placed third in the Facebook page category at the national College Media Conference in New York. The David L. Adams Apple Awards are presented as a “Best of Show” at the annual College Media Association Spring Conference in New York.
The awards are in honor of David L. Adams. He was a longtime College Media Award adviser and stalwart at Indiana University.
Current online staff members include: David Hansen, online editor-in-chief; Michael Gates, assistant online editor; Andrea Earnest, online community manager; Will Hoffman, special projects editor; Eric Hernandez, photo editor and Tyler Jankowski, assistant photo editor. Ben Eveloff, assistant professor of communications and adviser of the online Flyer.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
The flyer earns eight awards from the illinois college press association
March 15, 2013
The Flyer continued its award-winning tradition Feb. 23 when the publication’s editors accepted eight awards at the Illinois College Press Association Newspaper Convention at the Doubletree Hotel in Chicago. Student editors, writers and designers from 33 universities competed for the coveted awards.
Julie Szamlewski, layout editor for the print edition, received an honorable mention award in the open category for an advertisement she designed. The advertisement, published in the Sept. 17 issue, promoted the benefits of writing for the school newspaper. Szamlewski competed against layout editors and designers from the largest universities throughout the state.
The online edition was recognized by the ICPA with a General Excellence award. David Hansen, online editor in chief, accepted the honorable mention award in the open category on behalf of the entire staff. The online staff consists of: David Hansen, editor-in-chief, Michael Gates, assistant editor, Andrea Earnest, online community manager, Will Hoffman, special projects editor, Eric Hernandez, photo editor and Tyler Jankowski, assistant photo editor
Michael Gates, assistant editor for the online edition, accepted a second place for a news photo award in the Non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category. His photo complemented the story “Students observe Veterans Day through community service.”
Kevin Kuchler, the photo editor for the fall semester, earned a second place award in the Non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category for a sports photo of the women’s volleyball team.
Alex Gasick, sports editor during the spring 2012 semester, received an honorable mention in the Non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category for his sports column “Guillen’s words inflict monumental pain,” which was published in The Flyer’s April 16, 2012 issue.
Jennifer Prokop, print editor-in-chief for the 2011-2012 academic year and Julie Szamlewski, layout editor, were recognized with a third place award for sports page design in the Non-dailies, school enrollment 4,000 or more category. Prokop and Szamlewski worked together to create a sports page for the Feb. 6, 2012 that was both well-written and beautifully designed.
Shelby Ray, contributor, earned an honorable mention for sports photo.
The Flyer reports news and provides a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to the Lewis University community through a biweekly print medium and its online counterpart www.thelewisflyer.com. Its editorial staff consists of 16 students who publish the newspaper in a manner consistent with the Lasallian mission of Lewis University and the accepted norms of American journalism.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report
Lewisflyer.com wins first place at acp convention
March 1, 2013
Lewis University’s online edition of The Flyer (TheLewisFlyer.com) won first place in the “Best in Show” contest at the 22nd Annual Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention held in Minneapolis.
Kendra Mills, layout editor for the print edition of The Flyer, also won an individual award. She took fourth place for Page Design.
“I couldn’t be more excited to see TheLewisFlyer.com win “Best in Show” for Publication Website. As the advisor, I’m able to see first-hand how hard the online staff works to constantly improve the site and it’s great to see them be recognized for it,” commented Ben Eveloff, assistant professor of communications and adviser of the TheLewisFlyer.com.
The competition was open to student media from college and universities of all sizes.
Other recent awards earned by The Flyer include recognitions from the American Scholastic Press Association and Collegiate Media Association.
Current staff members of the Online Flyer includes: Dave Hansen, editor-in-chief, Michael Gates, assistant online editor, Andrea Earnest, online community manager, Will Hoffman, special projects editor, Eric Hernandez, photo editor and Tyler Jankowski, assistant photo editor.
Staff members for the print edition of The Flyer includes: Lauren Pirc, print editor-in-chief, Lauren Nieminski, advertising manager, Alex Veneman, opinions editor, Katie Esposito, news editor, Lauren Barnes, assistant news editor, Anthony Lyen, tempo editor, Brent Sumner, assistant tempo editor, Ross Reed, health editor, Kevin Ryan, sports editor, Brian Neal, assistant sports editor, Angela Cotta, religion editor, Rachel Stella, copy editor, Alyssa Cicero, copy editor, Kendra Mills, layout editor, Audrey Heiberger, layout editor, Roslyn Summerville, public relations/board editor, Lisa O’Toole, assistant professor of communications and adviser of the print edition of The Flyer.
The Best of the Midwest Convention is a gathering of college news journalists and advisers working with print and online media. The convention offers attendees practical learning sessions led by media professionals, problem-solving discussions and networking opportunities. Other convention activities include ACP’s Best of Show contest for general excellence, Best of the Midwest individual contests and critiques of student news media.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
Eric hernandez of chicago makes lewis university's fall 2012 dean's list
January 28, 2013
Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Ill. was among those honored on the Lewis University Deans' List for fall semester 2012. Hernandez was studying public relations at Lewis Unviersity.
To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.
Eric hernandez of chicago wins award for lewisflyer.com at national college media convention
November 30, 2012
TheLewisFlyer.com placed ninth for "Best in Show" in the Website Enrollment Level 1 category and presented in a session focused on social media at the National College Media Convention in Chicago.
"It's great to see the students get recognized for their hard work this year," said Ben Eveloff, TheLewisFlyer.com Adviser and Assistant Professor in Lewis University's Communications department.
Lewis University students David Hansen, editor-in-Chief of TheLewisFlyer.com, and Michael Gates, assistant editor, along with Eveloff, also presented "Beyond Facebook and Twitter: Building a Social Media Strategy" Nov. 2 at the conference. During the presentation, Hansen, Gates and Eveloff spoke to approximately 100 advisers and students about how TheLewisFlyer.com implements social media, such as SoundCloud, Spotify, Google+ and Instagram. They also provided specifics on how they are making Spotify playlists for faculty and how they are using Instagram to post pictures of Lewis University pride.
"I enjoyed meeting other students from across the country, and was glad that we could share with them what we've been doing here at Lewis University," said Gates. "It was very inspiring to me as a student journalist, and I can honestly say that I learned so much from this experience."
The conference also offered attendees the opportunity to participate in a variety of sessions with top professionals from around the country, such as a former Atlanta-based Associated Press crime reporter and the current ChicagoBlackhawks.com web producer.
Hansen and Gates are excited to take what they have learned at the conference and apply it to TheLewisFlyer.com. "The opportunity to attend and present at the NCMC is a great example of why I am proud to say I am a student at Lewis University," Hansen added.
Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Ill. is the photographer for TheLewisFlyers.com.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
students apply classroom pr skills to help non-profits
June 19, 2012
Several local non-profit organizations received a little extra public relations help from 34 students enrolled in the course “Public Relations Writing” at Lewis University in Romeoville. Taught by Lewis University communicationsprofessors Assistant Professor Lisa O’Toole and Associate Professor Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D., the course integrated the university’s mission of service into the curriculum to positively impact local issues, address community needs and enhance a sense of civic responsibility.
In conjunction with the university’s Office of Service Learning, Public Relations Writing students developed partnerships with a variety of community organizations and volunteered to assist them with achieving their communication goals. Several students developed long-term relationships with the organizations, created a variety of public relations tools and helped with fund raising initiatives.
“This service learning project provided a superb opportunity for both our students and a wide array of community organizations,” said O’Toole. Students were able to apply their newly acquired public relations writing skills and become more active and engaged in the community.”
Students served social service agencies, animal welfare organizations, health groups as well as local youth sports organizations. While each organization embraced a different mission, all of them welcomed the support of the Lewis University public relations students.
Eric Hernandez contacted “Hoo” Haven, a wildlife rehabilitation and education center in Durand, Ill., to volunteer to write and design newsletters, brochures and online communication tools. Hernandez values the non-profit organization’s mission to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned North American wildlife and present education on the importance of conservation.
Sarah Sampson believes in the mission of the Plainfield-based Green Harvest Food Pantry to provide groceries for low-income families, retirees and others who have recently lost their jobs. Sampson wrote and designed a full array of public relations materials to help the pantry increase donations and recruit volunteers.
“The students leave the Public Relations Writing course with a genuine portfolio of their work as well as empathy and a sense of giving back to their community,” commented Nulph.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
Eric hernandez of chicago makes lewis university spring 2012 dean's list
July 12, 2012
Eric Hernandez of Chicago, IL was among those honored on the Lewis University Deans' List for spring semester 2012. Hernandez was studying Forensic Criminal Investigation at Lewis Unviersity.
To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.
eric hernandez of chicago helps raise more than $14,000 for family assistance fund
May 08, 2012
During the 2011-2012 school year, Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Ill. along with other Lewis University's WLRA Radio members and College of Nursing and Health Professions undergraduate nursing students raised $14,267 for the Lewis University Family Assistance Fund Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn. More than $79,000 has been raised since the fund's inception more than a decade ago. The funds are used to assist families of hospitalized children in their greatest time of need. In the past, the funds have been used to pay for transportation to and from the hospital for children to have chemo therapy or outpatient services, medicine, clothes when being discharged, hotel rooms for families, bus passes and airline flights to the hospital.
The Lewis University Family Assistance Fund is the result of service learning collaboration between College of Arts and Sciences' Communications Department and College of Nursing and Health Professions' Professional Development course for the benefit of hospitalized children's families.
Under the leadership of Anne McShane, assistant professor and faculty chair, students in her Professional Development classes raise money throughout the year and host a "Change for Children" event each spring. Patrick Crowe and Jaimie Castonguay were the nursing student co-chairs for this year's event.
Lewis University's WLRA Radio Station held a "To Kill a DJ," a continuous on-air marathon with pledged support under the leadership of instructor John Carey and chaired by student Joshua Bowen. For additional information, please contact WLRA by telephone at (815) 836-5214 or via email at [email protected].
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Please visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.
Eric hernandez of chicago makes lewis university's fall 2011 dean's list
January 11, 2012
Eric Hernandez of Chicago, Ill. was among those honored on the Lewis University Deans' List for fall semester 2011.
To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.