{"id":2761879,"date":"2022-01-24T19:40:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T01:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.stfrancis.edu\/?page_id=2761879"},"modified":"2022-09-27T12:47:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T17:47:41","slug":"collage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/collage\/","title":{"rendered":"Centennial Collage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2761879\" class=\"elementor elementor-2761879\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e389bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e389bf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8def25\" data-id=\"b8def25\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4fe1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a4fe1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Centennial Collage<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e14723e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e14723e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Watch the June 4, 2020 virtual dedication video below, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/universityofstfrancis\/docs\/20av_ms_5160_centennialcollagevirtualdedicationpro?fr=sZjAyYTE0OTM1NDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to read the event program<\/a><\/strong>, or scroll down the page to learn more about the collage. The art piece was made possible by the late Patricia (Kahn) Tobin &#8217;53, who was a dedicated elementary school teacher for thirty years in Joliet Public School District 86.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ccf7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"45ccf7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=wlz_XlPx8q8&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-341c647 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"341c647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2af4e73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2af4e73\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c81a7c0\" data-id=\"c81a7c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45bbc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e45bbc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This collage, a visual history of the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, celebrates 100 years of undergraduate and graduate education. The collage was created to commemorate the university\u2019s centennial in 2020, and will have a prominent, permanent home in Tower Hall at USF\u2019s main campus.<\/p><p>The university community is grateful for and committed to the founding vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate and those who carry on their legacy of providing academic programs that engage mind and spirit. Through the Sisters, the university continues to offer all students an education rooted in the Catholic, Franciscan values of respect, integrity, compassion and service.<\/p><p>Mindful of our vibrant, intellectual, creative and welcoming community of learners and our richly diverse faculty, staff, student and alumni populations, the University of St. Francis is poised for a strong future to continue its mission of preparing students to contribute to the world through service and leadership.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Collage created by Lawrence M. Romorini<br \/>2020 One of A Kind, Inc. Art Studio | oneofakindinc.com<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a0f095\" data-id=\"4a0f095\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ea31b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"65ea31b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"65ea31b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Centennial Collage 2020\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc1ODg3NSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAyXC9Vbml2ZXJzaXR5LW9mLVN0LUZyYW5jaXMtRmluYWwtQ29sbGFnZS1JbWFnZV9ub2JhY2syNTAwLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjY1ZWEzMWIifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/university-of-st-francis-final-collage-image_noback2500\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-354x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"usf centennial collage\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2758875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-354x600.jpg 354w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-604x1024.jpg 604w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-768x1302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-906x1536.jpg 906w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500-1208x2048.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/University-of-St-Francis-Final-Collage-Image_noback2500.jpg 1474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2758875'>\n\t\t\t\tClick to view larger image\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f793aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f793aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db86ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db86ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">View Items By Decade<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-127dc2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"127dc2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Collage-Item-Key.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the collage item key<\/a> <\/strong>or click on each item below to view a larger image. If you have items or photographs that you would like to donate to the University of St. Francis archives, or if you have items or photos that could be scanned then returned, contact <strong style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"mailto:libraryarchives@stfrancis.edu\">libraryarchives@stfrancis.edu<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"> or <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\"><a href=\"tel:8157403539\">815-740-3539<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.25rem;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b4202c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b4202c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6499021\" data-id=\"6499021\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df17f43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df17f43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2020s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f8ab8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"14f8ab8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"14f8ab8\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2020, USF celebrated 100 years of Franciscan valued-based higher education.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIyMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMDktQ2xhc3Mtb2YtMjAyMC1HcmFkdWF0aW9uLUNhcC1UYXNzZWwtMS5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxNGY4YWI4In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/109-Class-of-2020-Graduation-Cap-Tassel-1.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/109-Class-of-2020-Graduation-Cap-Tassel-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"graduation cap tassel\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-2762220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/109-Class-of-2020-Graduation-Cap-Tassel-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/109-Class-of-2020-Graduation-Cap-Tassel-1.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-2762220'>\n\t\t\t\t#109- &#8216;Class of 2020 Graduation Cap Tassel\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"14f8ab8\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The current USF logo was &quot;centennialized&quot; through the addition of the number 100 to commemorate the University&#039;s 100th year.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIzMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMTYtQ2VudGVubmlhbC1Mb2dvLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE0ZjhhYjgifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/116-Centennial-Logo.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/116-Centennial-Logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Centennial Logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-2762231\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-2762231'>\n\t\t\t\t#116- Centennial Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abbce84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abbce84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2010s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4f09ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"b4f09ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2009, USF earned doctoral degree-granting authority. The university\u2019s first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, was established. Pictured is the first graduating class for that program (2015).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAzMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82My1GaXJzdC1ldmVyLURvY3Rvci1vZi1OdXJzaW5nLVByYWN0aWNlLWdyYWR1YXRpbmctY2xhc3MuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/63-First-ever-Doctor-of-Nursing-Practice-graduating-class.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/63-First-ever-Doctor-of-Nursing-Practice-graduating-class-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of graduates\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/63-First-ever-Doctor-of-Nursing-Practice-graduating-class-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/63-First-ever-Doctor-of-Nursing-Practice-graduating-class.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762033'>\n\t\t\t\t#63- First-ever Doctor of Nursing Practice graduating class\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Vocal ensemble Schola Cantorum was founded in 1992 by longtime faculty member Pat Brannon. The group&#039;s Christmas at the Motherhouse concerts are an annual holiday favorite in the Joliet community.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE3NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC82NC1TY2hvbGEtQ2FudG9ydW0ucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/64-Schola-Cantorum.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/64-Schola-Cantorum-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"choir singing\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762176\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762176'>\n\t\t\t\t#64- Schola Cantorum\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Orientation of new students includes USF\u2019s traditional candle lighting ceremony at the Convocation, whereby the light of learning is passed on from the faculty to the new students.\u00a0\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAzOCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82Ni1Db252b2NhdGlvbi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/66-Convocation.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/66-Convocation-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"student at convocation holding lit candle\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/66-Convocation-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/66-Convocation.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762038'>\n\t\t\t\t#66- Convocation\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2013, the USF Art Gallery opened at 25 E. Van Buren Street in Joliet.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE4NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83MC1QYWludGVycy1QYWxldHRlLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/70-Painters-Palette.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/70-Painters-Palette-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"painter pallette\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/70-Painters-Palette-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/70-Painters-Palette.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762184'>\n\t\t\t\t#70- Painter&#8217;s Palette\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2012, the USF men\u2019s cross country team won the NAIA National Championship, the second NAIA National Championship in school history (baseball - 1993).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAyMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC83Ny0yMDEyLU5BSUEtTWVucy1Dcm9zcy1Db3VudHJ5LUNoYW1waW9ucy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/77-2012-NAIA-Mens-Cross-Country-Champions.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/77-2012-NAIA-Mens-Cross-Country-Champions-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"smiling athetes\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762022\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762022'>\n\t\t\t\t#77- 2012 NAIA Men&#8217;s Cross Country Champions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Convocation began in 2012 as a traditional ritual to mark the start of the academic year and welcome students into the scholarly world of the University and our Catholic heritage. The event begins with a robed procession from the Mother Alfred Moes to St. Raymond Cathedral. Mass and a commissioning of service is celebrated, and is followed by a picnic on the quad.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAyNCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84MS1Db252b2NhdGlvbi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/81-Convocation.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/81-Convocation-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"USF convocation in chapel\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762024\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762024'>\n\t\t\t\t#81- Convocation\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2013, Residence Life transitioned to Residence Education to mark a change from providing basic housing services to a student learning focus. This included developing learning outcomes for the department that focused on residents and student leaders.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAwNSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84Mi1SZXNpZGVuY2UtRWR1Y2F0aW9uLVByb2dyYW0uanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/82-Residence-Education-Program.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/82-Residence-Education-Program-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling students\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762005\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762005'>\n\t\t\t\t#82- Residence Education Program\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2013, Residence Life transitioned to Residence Education to mark a change from providing basic housing services to a student learning focus. This included developing learning outcomes for the department that focused on residents and student leaders.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA2NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84My1Eci4tQXJ2aWQtQy4tSm9obnNvbi05dGgtcHJlc2lkZW50LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83-Dr.-Arvid-C.-Johnson-9th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83-Dr.-Arvid-C.-Johnson-9th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83-Dr.-Arvid-C.-Johnson-9th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/83-Dr.-Arvid-C.-Johnson-9th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Alumni Association formed in 1933 and has since served to keep alumni connected to the school and to each other. Currently, the 30-member Alumni Association Board of Directors is divided into six committees to support the diverse needs of the Alumni Association.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAwNywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84NC1VU0YtQWx1bW5pLUJvYXJkLW9mLURpcmVjdG9ycy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84-USF-Alumni-Board-of-Directors.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/84-USF-Alumni-Board-of-Directors-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of alumni board members\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762007\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762007'>\n\t\t\t\t#84- USF Alumni Board of Directors\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Each year as a part of Homecoming Week, employee alumni gather for a group photo to show their school spirit. In any given year, there are approximately 100 alumni employed at the University.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAxMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84Ny1FbXBsb3llZS1hbHVtbmkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/87-Employee-alumni.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/87-Employee-alumni-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling alumni\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762011\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762011'>\n\t\t\t\t#87- Employee Alumni\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall groundbreaking took place in 2016. USF is thankful for its many supporters and donors, as their generosity has allowed the University to continue expanding into the future.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA0NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85Mi1MYVZlcm5lLWFuZC1Eb3JvdGh5LUJyb3duLVNjaWVuY2UtSGFsbC1ncm91bmRicmVha2luZy1jZXJlbW9ueS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/92-LaVerne-and-Dorothy-Brown-Science-Hall-groundbreaking-ceremony.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/92-LaVerne-and-Dorothy-Brown-Science-Hall-groundbreaking-ceremony-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"groundbreaking ceremony\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762044\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762044'>\n\t\t\t\t#92- LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The St. Bonaventure Campus opened in downtown Joliet with the added dedication of the Robert W. Plaster Center in Joliet\u2019s old Mode Theatre building. The Business Incubator opens on the first floor.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAyNiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85My1TdC4tQm9uYXZlbnR1cmUtQ2FtcHVzLVBsYXN0ZXItQ2VudGVyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/93-St.-Bonaventure-Campus-Plaster-Center.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/93-St.-Bonaventure-Campus-Plaster-Center-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"St. Bonaventure building\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/93-St.-Bonaventure-Campus-Plaster-Center-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/93-St.-Bonaventure-Campus-Plaster-Center.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762026'>\n\t\t\t\t#93- St. Bonaventure Campus\/Plaster Center\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In an effort to prepare future generations of teachers, USF created a dual credit course, Exploring the Teaching Profession, that partnered the University with area high school district.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA4NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85NS1IZXJhbGQtTmV3c2FydGljbGUtb24tVVNGcy1kdWFsLWNyZWRpdC10ZWFjaGluZy1jb3Vyc2UuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/95-Herald-Newsarticle-on-USFs-dual-credit-teaching-course.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/95-Herald-Newsarticle-on-USFs-dual-credit-teaching-course-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"herald newspaper front page\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/95-Herald-Newsarticle-on-USFs-dual-credit-teaching-course-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/95-Herald-Newsarticle-on-USFs-dual-credit-teaching-course.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762084'>\n\t\t\t\t#95- Herald News Article on USF&#8217;s Dual Credit Teaching Course\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall opened on the Joliet campus in early 2018. This 35,000 square-foot facility hosts over 670 USF students in 48 different courses each week.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAyOSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85Ni1MYVZlcm5lLWFuZC1Eb3JvdGh5LUJyb3duLVNjaWVuY2UtSGFsbC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/96-LaVerne-and-Dorothy-Brown-Science-Hall.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/96-LaVerne-and-Dorothy-Brown-Science-Hall-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762029\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762029'>\n\t\t\t\t#96- LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Science Hall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The University Magazine has long highlighted USF news and events, and featured accomplishments of the University&#039;s many successful alumni. It was rebranded in 2015 as Engaging Mind and Spirit.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEwNywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85Ny1FbmdhZ2luZy1NaW5kLVNwaXJpdC1tYWdhemluZS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97-Engaging-Mind-Spirit-magazine.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97-Engaging-Mind-Spirit-magazine-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"magazine cover\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97-Engaging-Mind-Spirit-magazine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/97-Engaging-Mind-Spirit-magazine.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762107'>\n\t\t\t\t#97- Engaging Mind &#038; Spirit Magazine\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"USF students come from 18 different countries from across the globe. In addition to international students, USF offers international academic programs. In 2012, the University&#039;s first overseas MBA program was established with Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIxNiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC85OC1HbG9iZS5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/98-Globe.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/98-Globe-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"globe\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/98-Globe-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/98-Globe.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762216'>\n\t\t\t\t#98- Globe\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Guardian Angel Hall opened to students at St. Clare Campus in 2016. Just minutes from the main campus, this campus houses the Leach College of Nursing.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAyMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMDEtU3QuLUNsYXJlLUNhbXB1cy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiNGYwOWVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/101-St.-Clare-Campus.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/101-St.-Clare-Campus-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"St. Clare campus\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762020\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762020'>\n\t\t\t\t#101- St. Clare Campus\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The blessing of the cr\u00e8che takes place each year on the Quad to open the Advent season in song and hopefulness.\u00a0 At the same time, the holiday lights on campus are switched on and remain lit throughout the Christmastime.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA0MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMDMtQ3JlY2hlLWF0LUR1c2suanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/103-Creche-at-Dusk.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/103-Creche-at-Dusk-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chreche at dusk\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/103-Creche-at-Dusk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/103-Creche-at-Dusk.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762040'>\n\t\t\t\t#103- Creche at Dusk\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Each year, a Dedication to the Profession\/Blessing of the Hands Ceremony honors the nursing students who will be entering clinicals.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIxMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMDUtQmxlc3Npbmctb2YtdGhlLUhhbmRzLUNlcmVtb255LnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/105-Blessing-of-the-Hands-Ceremony.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/105-Blessing-of-the-Hands-Ceremony.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"blessing of the hands\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762212\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762212'>\n\t\t\t\t#105- Blessing of the Hands ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Each year, a Dedication to the Profession\/Blessing of the Hands Ceremony honors the nursing students who will be entering clinicals.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA0MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMDctQmxlc3Npbmctb2YtdGhlLUhhbmRzLWNlcmVtb255LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/107-Blessing-of-the-Hands-ceremony.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/107-Blessing-of-the-Hands-ceremony-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"usf nursing student at blessing of the hands ceremony\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762042\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762042'>\n\t\t\t\t#107- Blessing of the Hands Ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In every commencement ceremony since 2015, the graduating class is asked to take a selfie with their diploma. The President then takes an &quot;Ultimate Class Selfie&quot; that includes the entire graduating class.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAwOSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMDgtRHIuLUFydmlkLUpvaG5zb24tYW5udWFsLWNvbW1lbmNlbWVudC1zZWxmaWUuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYjRmMDllZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/108-Dr.-Arvid-Johnson-annual-commencement-selfie.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/108-Dr.-Arvid-Johnson-annual-commencement-selfie-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sr. Arvid Johnson smiling with graduates\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762009\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762009'>\n\t\t\t\t#108- Dr. Arvid Johnson Annual Commence-<\/br>ment Selfie\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b4f09ef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"#110--Annual-50th-commencement-class-recognition\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAxNiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMTAtQW5udWFsLTUwdGgtY29tbWVuY2VtZW50LWNsYXNzLXJlY29nbml0aW9uLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImI0ZjA5ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Dr. Arvid C. Johnson\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/110-Annual-50th-commencement-class-recognition.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/110-Annual-50th-commencement-class-recognition-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling 50th commencement alumni\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-2762016\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-2762016'>\n\t\t\t\t#110- Annual 50th Commence-<\/br>ment Class Recognition\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7b49ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7b49ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2000s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3bb210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"e3bb210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"USF Encounter, once the school newspaper, is now formatted as a student news magazine.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE3NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC81OS1VU0YtRW5jb3VudGVyLU5ld3NwYXBlci5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlM2JiMjEwIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/59-USF-Encounter-Newspaper.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/59-USF-Encounter-Newspaper-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"small newspaper article\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/59-USF-Encounter-Newspaper-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/59-USF-Encounter-Newspaper.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762174'>\n\t\t\t\t#59- USF Encounter Newspaper\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2002, Dr. Michael J. Vinciguerra was named the university\u2019s eighth president.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA2MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82MS1Eci4tTWljaGFlbC1WaW5jZWd1ZXJyYS04dGgtcHJlc2lkZW50LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImUzYmIyMTAifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/61-Dr.-Michael-Vinceguerra-8th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/61-Dr.-Michael-Vinceguerra-8th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"male headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/61-Dr.-Michael-Vinceguerra-8th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/61-Dr.-Michael-Vinceguerra-8th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762060'>\n\t\t\t\t#61- Dr. Michael Vinceguerra (8th president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The historic Motherhouse building was acquired from the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate in 2003. Today, the building houses the Welcome Center, Ministry, Admissions, College of Education, Alumni &amp; Family Relations, University Advancement and a variety of student-centered spaces.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAwMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82Mi1Nb3RoZXJob3VzZS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlM2JiMjEwIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/62-Motherhouse.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/62-Motherhouse-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"motherhouse building with blue sky\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762003\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762003'>\n\t\t\t\t#62- Motherhouse\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Art &amp; Design Department opened the Center for Art &amp; Design in a renovated space in downtown Joliet&#039;s historic Rialto Square Theatre building in 2009.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAwMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC83NS1BcnQtRGVzaWduLURlcGFydG1lbnQtZ3JvdW5kYnJlYWtpbmctY2VyZW1vbnkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZTNiYjIxMCJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/75-Art-Design-Department-groundbreaking-ceremony.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/75-Art-Design-Department-groundbreaking-ceremony-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"groundbreaking ceremony and ribbon cutting\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762001\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762001'>\n\t\t\t\t#75- Art &#038; Design Department Groundbreaking Ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"USF opened a satellite campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2000. One of this campus&#039; primary on-site programs is the Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.) program.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE4OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83Ni1BbGJ1cXVlcnF1ZS1OZXctTWV4aWNvLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImUzYmIyMTAifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76-Albuquerque-New-Mexico.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76-Albuquerque-New-Mexico-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76-Albuquerque-New-Mexico-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76-Albuquerque-New-Mexico.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762188'>\n\t\t\t\t#76- Albuquerque, New Mexico\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"USF students, alumni and staff gather to celebrate Homecoming by showing their school spirit at the football game and cheering on the Fighting Saints.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk5NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC83OS1Ib21lY29taW5nLXRhaWxnYXRlLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImUzYmIyMTAifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/79-Homecoming-tailgate.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/79-Homecoming-tailgate-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling students at homecoming football game\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2761997\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2761997'>\n\t\t\t\t#79- Homecoming Tailgate\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 2009, USF entered into an agreement with Veterans Administration to become a Military Friendly School.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk1MywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84Ni1NaWxpdGFyeS1GcmllbmRseS1TY2hvb2wtc2VhbC1mcm9tLVZJUVRPUlkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZTNiYjIxMCJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/86-Military-Friendly-School-seal-from-VIQTORY.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/86-Military-Friendly-School-seal-from-VIQTORY-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"military friendly logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2761953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/86-Military-Friendly-School-seal-from-VIQTORY-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/86-Military-Friendly-School-seal-from-VIQTORY.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2761953'>\n\t\t\t\t#86- Military Friendly School\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e3bb210\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The University&#039;s current mission statement was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2003.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE0NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMTctTWlzc2lvbi1zdGF0ZW1lbnQucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZTNiYjIxMCJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/117-Mission-statement.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/117-Mission-statement-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"usf mission statement\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-2762146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/117-Mission-statement-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/117-Mission-statement.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-2762146'>\n\t\t\t\t#117- Mission Statement\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e6f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3e6f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1990s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b94056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"4b94056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Known as the Falcons for a short period of time, the school became the Fighting Saints in 1975.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE2NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC80NC1DU0YtUGVubmFudC5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0Yjk0MDU2In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/44-CSF-Pennant.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/44-CSF-Pennant-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"csf pennant\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2762164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/44-CSF-Pennant-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/44-CSF-Pennant.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2762164'>\n\t\t\t\t#44- CSF Pennant\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"During the same 1993 season that the CSF baseball captured the school&#039;s first NAIA National Championship, head coach Gordie Gillespie became college baseball\u2019s all-time winningest coach. This commemorative bobblehead was issued in 2006 when Gillespie returned to USF to finish out his historic career.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE3OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC81NC1Hb3JkaWUtR2lsbGVzcGllLUJvYmJsZWhlYWQucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNGI5NDA1NiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/54-Gordie-Gillespie-Bobblehead.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/54-Gordie-Gillespie-Bobblehead-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Gordie Gillespie Bobblehead\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2762178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/54-Gordie-Gillespie-Bobblehead-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/54-Gordie-Gillespie-Bobblehead.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2762178'>\n\t\t\t\t#54- Gordie Gillespie Bobblehead\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In May 1997, the College of St. Francis Board of Trustees voted to move the institution to university status. The College of St. Francis officially became the University of St. Francis on January 1, 1998.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk5NSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81NS1CYW5uZXItZHJvcC1hbm5vdW5jaW5nLUNTRi1uYW1lLWNoYW5nZS10by1VU0YuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNGI5NDA1NiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/55-Banner-drop-announcing-CSF-name-change-to-USF.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/55-Banner-drop-announcing-CSF-name-change-to-USF-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"new banner announcing name change to USF\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2761995\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2761995'>\n\t\t\t\t#55- Banner Drop Announcing CSF Name Change to USF\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"CSF\u2019s baseball team claims the school\u2019s first-ever NAIA National Championship. Head coach Gordie Gillespie becomes college baseball\u2019s all-time winningest coach.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk5MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81Ni1OQUlBLU5hdGlvbmFsLUJhc2ViYWxsLUNoYW1waW9ucy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0Yjk0MDU2In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/56-NAIA-National-Baseball-Champions.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/56-NAIA-National-Baseball-Champions-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"smiling baseball players\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2761991\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2761991'>\n\t\t\t\t#56- NAIA National Baseball Champions\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1995, Dr. James Doppke was named the college\u2019s seventh president.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA1NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81Ny1Eci4tSmFtZXMtRG9wcGtlLTd0aC1wcmVzaWRlbnQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNGI5NDA1NiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/57-Dr.-James-Doppke-7th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/57-Dr.-James-Doppke-7th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"male headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2762057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/57-Dr.-James-Doppke-7th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/57-Dr.-James-Doppke-7th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2762057'>\n\t\t\t\t#57-  Dr. James Doppke (7th president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Harold and Margaret Moser Performing Arts Center was dedicated 1993 and houses the musical and performing arts at USF. It is also the home to the Joliet Symphony Orchestra, which was established in 2005.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk4OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82MC1Nb3Nlci1QZXJmb3JtaW5nLUFydHMtQ2VudGVyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjRiOTQwNTYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/60-Moser-Performing-Arts-Center.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/60-Moser-Performing-Arts-Center-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"moser performing arts center\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2761988\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2761988'>\n\t\t\t\t#60- Moser Performing Arts Center\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sr. Margaret Duffy, was a long-time registrar at CSF. On the day of her retirement, known as Sister Margaret Duffy Day, her friends and peers gathered to recognize her service. Pictured from left to right are Sr. Dolores Zemont, Dorothy Resh, Rita Travis, Sr. Margaret Duffy, Marge Marian, Sheryl Paul and Janine Hicks.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE4NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83MS1Tci4tTWFyZ2FyZXQtRHVmZnktT1NGLXdpdGgtRnJpZW5kcy1hdC1IZXItUmV0aXJlbWVudC5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0Yjk0MDU2In0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/71-Sr.-Margaret-Duffy-OSF-with-Friends-at-Her-Retirement.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/71-Sr.-Margaret-Duffy-OSF-with-Friends-at-Her-Retirement-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"picture of a group of smiling females\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2762186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/71-Sr.-Margaret-Duffy-OSF-with-Friends-at-Her-Retirement-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/71-Sr.-Margaret-Duffy-OSF-with-Friends-at-Her-Retirement.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2762186'>\n\t\t\t\t#71- Sr. Margaret Duffy, OSF, with Friends at Her Retirement\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"4b94056\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"USF, a pioneer in online learning, offered its first online courses and degree programs in 1998. Twenty years later, USF continues to lead the way in distance learning opportunities for students of all academic aspirations.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIwMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC84OC1PbmxpbmUtTGVhcm5pbmcucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNGI5NDA1NiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/88-Online-Learning.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/88-Online-Learning-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"mini computer pennant\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-2762200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/88-Online-Learning-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/88-Online-Learning.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-2762200'>\n\t\t\t\t#88- Online Learning\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37feef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37feef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1980s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421498f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"421498f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Chicago Tribune featured CSF in an article titled, &quot;Small Joliet college can offer a good lesson in getting ahead.&quot; USF continues to pride itself as Joliet&#039;s only four-year university that provides students with a quality education rooted in Franciscan values.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE1NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8zMS1Db2xsZWdlLW9mLVN0Li1GcmFuY2lzLWluLXRoZS1DaGljYWdvLVRyaWJ1bmUucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNDIxNDk4ZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/31-College-of-St.-Francis-in-the-Chicago-Tribune.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/31-College-of-St.-Francis-in-the-Chicago-Tribune-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"newspaper article\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2762156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/31-College-of-St.-Francis-in-the-Chicago-Tribune-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/31-College-of-St.-Francis-in-the-Chicago-Tribune.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2762156'>\n\t\t\t\t#31- College of St. Francis in the Chicago Tribune\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Brown and Gold Night is an annual athletic fundrasier that was established in 1977. The event has featured nationally-known athletic personalities such as John Wooden, Mike Ditka and Dick Butkus (pictured).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk4NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80MS1EaWNrLUJ1dGt1cy1hdC1Ccm93bi1Hb2xkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjQyMTQ5OGYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/41-Dick-Butkus-at-Brown-Gold.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/41-Dick-Butkus-at-Brown-Gold-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"dick butkus with smiling men\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2761986\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2761986'>\n\t\t\t\t#41- Dick Butkus at Brown &#038; Gold\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The CSF women&#039;s and men&#039;s basketball home games were played at the Joliet Armory, one of many partnerships the school has had over the years with the City of Joliet.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA4OSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80Mi1Xb21lbnMtYmFza2V0YmFsbC1hdC10aGUtSm9saWV0LUFybW9yeS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0MjE0OThmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/42-Womens-basketball-at-the-Joliet-Armory.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/42-Womens-basketball-at-the-Joliet-Armory-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"women&#039;s basketball game\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2762089\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2762089'>\n\t\t\t\t#42- Women&#8217;s basketball at the Joliet Armory\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sr. Beatrice Schiller, English Department chair, being congratulated on the day of her retirement from CSF accompanied by Sister Carol Ann Novak, librarian and English Instructor.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk3OSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80Ni1Tci4tQmVhdHJpY2UtU2NoaWxsZXItT1NGLXJldGlyZW1lbnQtZ2F0aGVyaW5nLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjQyMTQ5OGYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/46-Sr.-Beatrice-Schiller-OSF-retirement-gathering.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/46-Sr.-Beatrice-Schiller-OSF-retirement-gathering-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2761979\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2761979'>\n\t\t\t\t#46- Sr.-Beatrice Schiller, OSF, Retirement\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"As the men&#039;s and women&#039;s athletic programs grew at CSF, so did the need for the school to house these programs on campus. The recreation center opened in 1986, and was later renamed in 2012 as the Pat Sullivan Center in honor of longtime basketball coach and men&#039;s athletic director, Pat Sullivan.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk4NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80Ny1SZWNyZWF0aW9uLUNlbnRlci0xLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjQyMTQ5OGYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/47-Recreation-Center-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/47-Recreation-Center-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"recreation center with parking lot full of cars\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2761984\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2761984'>\n\t\t\t\t#47- Recreation Center\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The CSF football team kicked off its inaugural season in the fall of 1986 under head coach Gordie Gillespie. The team finished its first season with a 6-4 record.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE1NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC80OC1JbmF1Z3VyYWwtZm9vdGJhbGwtdGVhbS5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0MjE0OThmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/48-Inaugural-football-team.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/48-Inaugural-football-team-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"football team\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2762154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/48-Inaugural-football-team-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/48-Inaugural-football-team.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2762154'>\n\t\t\t\t#48- Inaugural Football Team\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Cheerleadering at CSF was established in 1987, transitioned into Spiritline and then eventually grew into competitive dance (USF&#039;s newest athletic program).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA4NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80OS1DaGVlcmxlYWRlcnMtYXQtdGhlLUpvbGlldC1Bcm1vcnkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiNDIxNDk4ZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/49-Cheerleaders-at-the-Joliet-Armory.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/49-Cheerleaders-at-the-Joliet-Armory-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"cheerleaders smiling\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2762087\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2762087'>\n\t\t\t\t#49- Cheerleaders at the Joliet Armory\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The student radio station, WCSF, began in 1945 with the CSF Radio Workshop - a partnership with 1340AM WJOL. It wasn&#039;t until the mass communication department was established in 1976 that momentum built and led to the station being licensed by the FCC to air 88.7 FM in the Joliet area in 1988. Professor Rick Lorenc was instrumental in growing the station to what it is today. WCSF celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2018. One of the station&#039;s programs, &quot;The Spirit of Christmas,&quot; also celebrated 25 years on the air that year.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk4MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81Mi1XQ1NGLVBob3RvLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjQyMTQ5OGYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/52-WCSF-Photo.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/52-WCSF-Photo-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"smiling students behind table with wcsf banner\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2761981\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2761981'>\n\t\t\t\t#52- WCSF Photo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"421498f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sr. Benitia and Sr. Mary Vincent Kirk served as biology instructors at CSF. Many medical technicians, nurses, and doctors owe their fundamental training in biology to the science teachers at USF. Sr. Mary Vincent was also instrumental in initiating the off-campus teaching program.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk2MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81My1zcm1hcnl2aW5jZW50a2lyay5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0MjE0OThmIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/53-srmaryvincentkirk.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/53-srmaryvincentkirk-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-2761961\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-2761961'>\n\t\t\t\t#53- Sr. Mary Vincent Kirk, OSF, article\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363cf6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"363cf6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1970s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ec731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"25ec731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"25ec731\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Chapel, once located in Tower Hall, was a place that many students and employees gathered daily for Mass and prayer. Now, the Chapel is located in the Motherhouse (St. Joseph Chapel).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk2OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zMC1Gb3JtZXItVG93ZXItSGFsbC1jaGFwZWwtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyNWVjNzMxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/30-Former-Tower-Hall-chapel-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/30-Former-Tower-Hall-chapel-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"photo of chapel\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-2761968\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-2761968'>\n\t\t\t\t#30- Former Tower Hall Chapel\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"25ec731\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"After close to 50 years as an all-female school, CSF became coeducational in 1971. Pictured here are students gathered on the steps leading to Marian Hall.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk3NSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zMi1TdHVkZW50cy1vbi1NYXJpYW4tSGFsbC1zdGVwcy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyNWVjNzMxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/32-Students-on-Marian-Hall-steps.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/32-Students-on-Marian-Hall-steps-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling students\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-2761975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/32-Students-on-Marian-Hall-steps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/32-Students-on-Marian-Hall-steps.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-2761975'>\n\t\t\t\t#32- Students on Marian Hall Steps\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"25ec731\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The women&#039;s volleyball team was one of the first three women&#039;s athletic programs established at CSF (in 1976).\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE1OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8zMy1Xb21lbnMtdm9sbGV5YmFsbC10ZWFtLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjI1ZWM3MzEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/33-Womens-volleyball-team.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/33-Womens-volleyball-team-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female volleyball team\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-2762158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/33-Womens-volleyball-team-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/33-Womens-volleyball-team.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-2762158'>\n\t\t\t\t#33- Women&#8217;s Volleyball Team\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"25ec731\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1974, Dr. John C. Orr was named the college\u2019s sixth president.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA3OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80NS1Eci4tSm9obi1DLi1PcnItNnRoLXByZXNpZGVudC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyNWVjNzMxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/45-Dr.-John-C.-Orr-6th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/45-Dr.-John-C.-Orr-6th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"male headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-2762078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/45-Dr.-John-C.-Orr-6th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/45-Dr.-John-C.-Orr-6th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-2762078'>\n\t\t\t\t#45- Dr. John C. Orr (6th president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8f59e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca8f59e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1960s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13640ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"13640ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The &quot;We&#039;re Growing&quot; publication detailed the school&#039;s plans for expansion. The publication includes details and the intended locations for two new buildings -  Marian Hall (the school&#039;s first residence hall) and the library.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA5MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xOS1XZXJlLUdyb3dpbmctQW5ub3VuY2VtZW50LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-Were-Growing-Announcement.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-Were-Growing-Announcement-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"we&#039;re growing announcement\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-Were-Growing-Announcement-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/19-Were-Growing-Announcement.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762091'>\n\t\t\t\t#19- We&#8217;re Growing Announcement \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sr. Joan Preising wrote a book All the Day of My Life and donated proceeds from its sales to help fund the construction of St. Albert Science Hall.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk2NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yMi1Tci4tSm9hbi1QcmVzaW5nLWJvb2stc2lnbmluZy13aXRoLXN0dWRlbnRzLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/22-Sr.-Joan-Presing-book-signing-with-students.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/22-Sr.-Joan-Presing-book-signing-with-students-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nun smiling with students\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2761967\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2761967'>\n\t\t\t\t#22-Sr. Joan Presing Book Signing\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The CSF library was opened in 1968. In 2011, it was renamed the LaVerne &amp; Dorothy Brown Library.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA5MywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yNS1MaWJyYXJ5LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-Library.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/25-Library-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"USF library\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762093\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762093'>\n\t\t\t\t#25- Library\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"A CSF student (pictured left) reads to students as part of her participation in the teacher training program. The program included observation and supervised practice teaching in public and parochial schools.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk3NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yNi1UZWFjaGVyLXRyYWluaW5nLXByb2dyYW0uanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMTM2NDBhZSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/26-Teacher-training-program.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/26-Teacher-training-program-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"teacher with students\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2761977\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2761977'>\n\t\t\t\t#26- Teacher Training Program\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1969, Dr. Francis Kerins was appointed as the college\u2019s fifth (and first lay) president.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA1NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zNC1Eci4tRnJhbmNpcy1LZXJpbnMtNXRoLXByZXNpZGVudC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMzY0MGFlIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/34-Dr.-Francis-Kerins-5th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/34-Dr.-Francis-Kerins-5th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"male headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/34-Dr.-Francis-Kerins-5th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/34-Dr.-Francis-Kerins-5th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762054'>\n\t\t\t\t#34- Dr. Francis Kerins (5th president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Harpist Sr. Charles Zieverink taught, composed and wrote instruction books for teachers and students. Some of her students became members of professional orchestras.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA3NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zNS1Tci4tQ2hhcmxlcy1aaWV2ZXJpbmstT1NGLWdpdmluZy1hLWhhcnAtbGVzc29uLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/35-Sr.-Charles-Zieverink-OSF-giving-a-harp-lesson.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/35-Sr.-Charles-Zieverink-OSF-giving-a-harp-lesson-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"student participating in a harp lesson\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/35-Sr.-Charles-Zieverink-OSF-giving-a-harp-lesson-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/35-Sr.-Charles-Zieverink-OSF-giving-a-harp-lesson.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762074'>\n\t\t\t\t#35- Sr. Charles Zieverink, OSF, Giving a Harp Lesson\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sr. Tharla, Dean of Students, accompanied by her Sisters, leads the groundbreaking ceremony for Marian Hall in 1965.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk3MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zOC1NYXJpYW4tSGFsbC1ncm91bmRicmVha2luZy1jZXJlbW9ueS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMzY0MGFlIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/38-Marian-Hall-groundbreaking-ceremony.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/38-Marian-Hall-groundbreaking-ceremony-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nun breaking ground smiling\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2761971\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2761971'>\n\t\t\t\t#38- Marian Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1962, Sr. Anita Marie Jochem, OSF was named the college\u2019s fourth president and the last president from the congregation.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA1MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8zOS1Tci4tQW5pdGEtTWFyaWEtSm9jaGVtLU9TRi00dGgtcHJlc2lkZW50LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/39-Sr.-Anita-Maria-Jochem-OSF-4th-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/39-Sr.-Anita-Maria-Jochem-OSF-4th-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/39-Sr.-Anita-Maria-Jochem-OSF-4th-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/39-Sr.-Anita-Maria-Jochem-OSF-4th-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762052'>\n\t\t\t\t#39- Sr. Anita Maria Jochem, OSF (4th president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"St. Joseph School of Nursing, directed by Sr. M. Priscilla, received notification of full accreditation by the National League of Nursing in 1960.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE2MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC80MC1TdC4tSm9zZXBoLVNjaG9vbC1vZi1OdXJzaW5nLW5ld3NwYXBlci1hcnRpY2xlLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjEzNjQwYWUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/40-St.-Joseph-School-of-Nursing-newspaper-article.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/40-St.-Joseph-School-of-Nursing-newspaper-article-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"newspaper article\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2762160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/40-St.-Joseph-School-of-Nursing-newspaper-article-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/40-St.-Joseph-School-of-Nursing-newspaper-article.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2762160'>\n\t\t\t\t#40- St. Joseph School of Nursing Newspaper Article\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"13640ae\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Marian Hall can house a capacity of 240 students. Currently, there are three floors for residents (one all-male floor, one all-female floor and one co-ed floor). Thanks to a donation in 2018, all of Marian Hall is now air conditioned.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk3MywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80My1NYXJpYW4tSGFsbC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxMzY0MGFlIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/43-Marian-Hall.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/43-Marian-Hall-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"photo of building\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-2761973\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-2761973'>\n\t\t\t\t#43- Marian-Hall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f864621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f864621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1950s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a6211b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"0a6211b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Commencement brings smiles to the faces of these Sisters at the College of St. Francis. The sisters were among 64 students who completed academic work. Pictured from left to right are Sr. Mary Helen, Sr. Mary Gregory, Sr. M. Agnetta, Sr. Aloysius Marie, Sr. M. Clarice, Sr. M. Francis, Sr. Rita Ellen, and Sr. M. Grace Ann.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA5OSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xMy1TaXN0ZXJzLWNvbW1lbmNlbWVudC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIwYTYyMTFiIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/13-Sisters-commencement.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/13-Sisters-commencement-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling nuns\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762099\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762099'>\n\t\t\t\t#13- Sister&#8217;s Commencement\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The chemistry laboratory at the College of St. Francis was a busy place, as students prepared papers for presentation at the Illinois State Academy of Science meeting. Dr. Joseph V. Karabinos is pictured to the left.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE1MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xNC1DaGVtaXN0cnktbGFiLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjBhNjIxMWIifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/14-Chemistry-lab.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/14-Chemistry-lab-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"chemistry students with teacher\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/14-Chemistry-lab-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/14-Chemistry-lab.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762150'>\n\t\t\t\t#14- Chemistry Lab\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"From the early days at the College of St. Francis, the Franciscan Friars ministered as chaplains and provided daily Mass for the Sisters and students. They also served as instructors in the Theology and Philosophy departments.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA5NSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8xNS1DbGFzcy10YXVnaHQtYnktYS1GcmFuY2lzY2FuLUZyaWFyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjBhNjIxMWIifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/15-Class-taught-by-a-Franciscan-Friar.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/15-Class-taught-by-a-Franciscan-Friar-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"friar teaching a class of students\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762095\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762095'>\n\t\t\t\t#15- Class Taught by a Franciscan Friar\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"St. Albert Hall became the third separate building on campus as Sr. Joan Preising, chemist turned author, realized the completion of her personal project: raising of funds. Opened in 1959, St. Albert housed the school&#039;s science programs. The facility was razed in the summer of 2019, and is the site of the Centennial Quad.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAzMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yMS1TdC4tQWxiZXJ0LUhhbGwuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMGE2MjExYiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21-St.-Albert-Hall.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/21-St.-Albert-Hall-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"St. Albert Hall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762031\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762031'>\n\t\t\t\t#21- St. Albert Hall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bishop Martin Dewey McNamara, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, visits CSF&#039;s Tower Hall.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk1MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yMy0xOTUyLUJpc2hvcC1NY05hbWFyYS1TaXN0ZXJzLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjBhNjIxMWIifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/23-1952-Bishop-McNamara-Sisters.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/23-1952-Bishop-McNamara-Sisters-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nuns with bishop smiling\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2761951\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2761951'>\n\t\t\t\t#23-1952 Bishop McNamara &#038; Sisters\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1953, Sr. M. Elvira Bredel, OSF was named the college\u2019s third president.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA1MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yNy1Tci4tTS4tRWx2aXJhLUJyZWRlbC1PU0YtM3JkLXByZXNpZGVudC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIwYTYyMTFiIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27-Sr.-M.-Elvira-Bredel-OSF-3rd-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27-Sr.-M.-Elvira-Bredel-OSF-3rd-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27-Sr.-M.-Elvira-Bredel-OSF-3rd-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27-Sr.-M.-Elvira-Bredel-OSF-3rd-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762050'>\n\t\t\t\t#27- Sr. M. Elvira Bredel, OSF (3rd president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a6211b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Greek life was established at CSF in the 1950s with Theta Chi Sigma as its first sorority. After a lengthy hiatus, Greek life returned to USF in 2014.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE1MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8zNy1UaGV0YS1DaGktU2lnbWEtQ2FwLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjBhNjIxMWIifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37-Theta-Chi-Sigma-Cap.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37-Theta-Chi-Sigma-Cap-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Theta Chi Sigma Cap\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-2762152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37-Theta-Chi-Sigma-Cap-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37-Theta-Chi-Sigma-Cap.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-2762152'>\n\t\t\t\t#37- Theta Chi Sigma Cap\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f4a301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f4a301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1940s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb62671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"fb62671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fb62671\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Nursing quickly became a prominent academic program for the University throughout the years and continues to be one of its largest majors to date.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA2NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85LU51cnNpbmctTWFzcy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmYjYyNjcxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Nursing-Mass.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Nursing-Mass-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nursing students at mass\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-2762066\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-2762066'>\n\t\t\t\t#10- Nursing Mass\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fb62671\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The CSF Class of 1940 lines up on the Motherhouse steps following their commencement.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE0NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xNi1HcmFkdWF0aW5nLUNsYXNzLW9mLTE5NDAucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmI2MjY3MSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Graduating-Class-of-1940.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Graduating-Class-of-1940-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of graduates\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-2762144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Graduating-Class-of-1940-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/16-Graduating-Class-of-1940.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-2762144'>\n\t\t\t\t#16- Graduating Class of 1940\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fb62671\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Members of the all-Sister orchestra organize during the summer session of 1949 to have fun during a break in practice. The orchestra included music teachers from more than one order, although the majority were Sisters of St. Francis.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE0MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xNy1NdXNpYy10ZWFjaGVycy1TaXN0ZXJzLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImZiNjI2NzEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/17-Music-teachers-Sisters.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/17-Music-teachers-Sisters-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"music teachers\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-2762141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/17-Music-teachers-Sisters-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/17-Music-teachers-Sisters.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-2762141'>\n\t\t\t\t#17 &#038; #18- Music Teachers (Sisters)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66f1f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e66f1f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1930s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c72a93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9c72a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9c72a93\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"This newspaper ad from 1939 was used to market the College of St. Francis within the Joliet area. At that time, the school offered 15 different academic programs.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEwMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yLUNTRi1uZXdzcGFwZXItYWQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOWM3MmE5MyJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-CSF-newspaper-ad.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-CSF-newspaper-ad-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"CSF newspaper ad\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-2762101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-CSF-newspaper-ad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-CSF-newspaper-ad.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-2762101'>\n\t\t\t\t#2- CSF Newspaper Ad\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9c72a93\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"This was the pennant used to symbolize the St. Joseph School of Nursing. A course affiliation program between CSF\u2019s College of Nursing and the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing began.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEzOSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMi1TdC4tSm9zZXBoLU51cnNpbmctU2Nob29sLVBhcGVyLUJhbm5lci5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5YzcyYTkzIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12-St.-Joseph-Nursing-School-Paper-Banner.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12-St.-Joseph-Nursing-School-Paper-Banner-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nursing school banner\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-2762139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12-St.-Joseph-Nursing-School-Paper-Banner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/12-St.-Joseph-Nursing-School-Paper-Banner.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-2762139'>\n\t\t\t\t#12- St. Joseph Nursing School Paper Banner\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9c72a93\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1938, Sr. M. Aniceta Guyette, OSF was named the second president of CSF.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA3NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yNC1Tci4tQW5pY3RhLUd1eWV0dGUtT1NGLTJuZC1wcmVzaWRlbnQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOWM3MmE5MyJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-Sr.-Anicta-Guyette-OSF-2nd-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-Sr.-Anicta-Guyette-OSF-2nd-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-2762076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-Sr.-Anicta-Guyette-OSF-2nd-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/24-Sr.-Anicta-Guyette-OSF-2nd-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-2762076'>\n\t\t\t\t#24- Sr. Anicta Guyette, OSF (2nd president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f69f51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f69f51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1920s<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab638ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"ab638ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEzMSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xLWluLXRoZS1iZWdpbm5pbmcucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWI2MzhlZiJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-in-the-beginning.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-in-the-beginning-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"small card with a description\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-in-the-beginning-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1-in-the-beginning.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762131'>\n\t\t\t\t#1- In the beginning\u2026\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEzMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8zLUFzc2lzaS1Db2xsZWdlLXBlbm5hbnQucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWI2MzhlZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1925, the college department became a formal two-year junior college. The school was named Assisi Junior College and became the College of St. Francis five years later.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-Assisi-College-pennant.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-Assisi-College-pennant-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"joliet assisi college pennant\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-Assisi-College-pennant-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/3-Assisi-College-pennant.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762133'>\n\t\t\t\t#3- Assisi College Pennant\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA4MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC80LVRoZS1OZXctQ29sbGVnZS1Bbm5vdW5jZW1lbnQtYm9va2xldC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJhYjYzOGVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"This booklet was designed to &quot;announce the opening of the New College on September 8, 1925, by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate.&quot; The opening of the college was &quot;in response to the urgent appeals of their (the Sisters&#039;) friends and to a demand for a Catholic institution for young women of Joliet and vicinity who desire to pursue advanced study permeated with Catholic principles and shaped in accordance with Catholic ideals.&quot;\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-The-New-College-Announcement-booklet.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-The-New-College-Announcement-booklet-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"announcement packet\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-The-New-College-Announcement-booklet-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-The-New-College-Announcement-booklet.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762080'>\n\t\t\t\t#4- The New College Announcement booklet\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA0NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC81LU1vdGhlci1BbGZyZWQtTW9lcy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJhYjYzOGVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Mother Alfred Moes established the Congregation of the Sisters of St Francis of Mary Immaculate on August 2, 1865. In 1920, the Sisters formed what is known today at the Unviersity of St. Francis.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-Mother-Alfred-Moes.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-Mother-Alfred-Moes-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female portrait\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-Mother-Alfred-Moes-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/5-Mother-Alfred-Moes.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762046'>\n\t\t\t\t#5- Mother Alfred Moes\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk0MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82LUNvbGxhZ2UtVG93ZXItSGFsbDMwMHgzMDAuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWI2MzhlZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Tower Hall was built from 1922-1923 on the corner of Taylor and Wilcox Streets. Sponsors built Tower Hall for the college with cornerstone ceremony on Aug 20, 1922 and a dedication of the completed structure was celebrated on October 14, 1923. It was the institution&#039;s first academic building.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-Collage-Tower-Hall300x300.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-Collage-Tower-Hall300x300-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"tower hall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2761942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-Collage-Tower-Hall300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-Collage-Tower-Hall300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2761942'>\n\t\t\t\t#6- Tower Hall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA0OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC83LU1vdGhlci1NLi1UaG9tYXNpbmUtRnJ5ZS1PU0YtMXN0LXByZXNpZGVudC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJhYjYzOGVmIn0%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"In 1926, Mother M. Thomasine Frye, OSF was named the school&#039;s first president, with an enrollment of twelve students and eight teachers.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-Mother-M.-Thomasine-Frye-OSF-1st-president.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-Mother-M.-Thomasine-Frye-OSF-1st-president-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"female headshot\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-Mother-M.-Thomasine-Frye-OSF-1st-president-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-Mother-M.-Thomasine-Frye-OSF-1st-president.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762048'>\n\t\t\t\t#7- Mother M. Thomasine Frye, OSF (1st president)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA4MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84LUZpcnN0LWlzc3VlLW9mLVRoZS1JbnRlcmx1ZGUuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWI2MzhlZiJ9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Interlude was the first school newspaper of the College of St. Francis. It ran from 1925-1969 and from 1976 to present day as The Encounter.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8-First-issue-of-The-Interlude.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8-First-issue-of-The-Interlude-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8-First-issue-of-The-Interlude-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8-First-issue-of-The-Interlude.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762082'>\n\t\t\t\t#8- First issue of The Interlude\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab638ef\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEwMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85LUluYXVndXJhbC1Db21tZW5jZW1lbnQtcHJvZ3JhbS1mb3ItQXNzaXNpLUp1bmlvci1Db2xsZWdlLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImFiNjM4ZWYifQ%3D%3D\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The first commencement ceremony for Assisi Junior College took place on June 9, 1927 in the College Chapel located at 303 Taylor Street in Joliet. The program includes a photo of Catherine Mulcahy, who was the first student to register at Assisi Junior College.\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Inaugural-Commencement-program-for-Assisi-Junior-College.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Inaugural-Commencement-program-for-Assisi-Junior-College-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"commencement program\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-2762103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Inaugural-Commencement-program-for-Assisi-Junior-College-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/9-Inaugural-Commencement-program-for-Assisi-Junior-College.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-2762103'>\n\t\t\t\t#9- Inaugural Commencement Program for Assisi Junior College\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a2271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7a2271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Miscellaneous<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aebc21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"2aebc21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-2761879 gallery-columns-10 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The pinning ceremony is a very significant event in the life of every nursing student.  It symbolizes that the student is now a full-fledged nurse and represents a rite of passage into the nursing profession. In the pinning ceremony, each registered nursing candidate will receive a pin which they will wear on their uniform for the rest of their career. Throughout their careers in the clinical setting, nurses wearing these pins will recognize each other as graduates of the University of St. Francis where they earned their professional experience.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjEzNywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMS1TdC4tRnJhbmNpcy1udXJzaW5nLXBpbi5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-St.-Francis-nursing-pin.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-St.-Francis-nursing-pin-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nursing pin\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-St.-Francis-nursing-pin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/11-St.-Francis-nursing-pin.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762137'>\n\t\t\t\t#11- St. Francis Nursing Pin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"CSF, known for its outstanding Education Department, attracted Sisters from many congregations.  During the summers, the number of lay women attending classes was vastly outnumbered by the Sisters.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjAzNSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC8yMC1Ud2VsdmUtY29uZ3JlZ2F0aW9ucy1vZi1TaXN0ZXJzLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-Twelve-congregations-of-Sisters.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/20-Twelve-congregations-of-Sisters-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of smiling nuns\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762035\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762035'>\n\t\t\t\t#20- Twelve Congregations of Sisters\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Nursing quickly became a prominent academic program for the University throughout the years and continues to be one of its largest majors to date. Pictured is the nursing hat worn by students for several decades.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE0OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8yOC1OdXJzaW5nLUhhdC5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/28-Nursing-Hat.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/28-Nursing-Hat-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"nursing hat\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/28-Nursing-Hat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/28-Nursing-Hat.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762148'>\n\t\t\t\t#28- Nursing Hat\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Nursing quickly became a prominent academic program for the University throughout the years and continues to be one of its largest majors to date. Pictured is the nursing hat worn by students for several decades.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE2MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8zNi1UcmVibGUtY2xlZi5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/36-Treble-clef.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/36-Treble-clef-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Treble clef\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/36-Treble-clef-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/36-Treble-clef.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762162'>\n\t\t\t\t#36- Treble clef\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Nursing quickly became a prominent academic program for the University throughout the years and continues to be one of its largest majors to date. Pictured is the nursing hat worn by students for several decades.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE3MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC81MC1CYXNlYmFsbC1NaXR0LnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50-Baseball-Mitt.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50-Baseball-Mitt-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"baseball mitt\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50-Baseball-Mitt-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/50-Baseball-Mitt.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762170'>\n\t\t\t\t#50- Baseball Mitt\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Nursing quickly became a prominent academic program for the University throughout the years and continues to be one of its largest majors to date. Pictured is the nursing hat worn by students for several decades.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE3MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC81MS1SYWRpby1NaWNyb3Bob25lLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/51-Radio-Microphone.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/51-Radio-Microphone-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"small radio microphone\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/51-Radio-Microphone-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/51-Radio-Microphone.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762172'>\n\t\t\t\t#51- Radio Microphone\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The University of St. Francis proudly stands in the Catholic tradition of liberal learning of thought, letters and art. It is in this culture that students are encouraged to incorporate these Franciscan values in their life and work. Sr. Rosemary Small, Vice President for Mission, utilized a broad committee to identify four core values, Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Service.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE2NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC81OC1Gb3VyLUNvcmUtVW5pdmVyc2l0eS1WYWx1ZXMucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58-Four-Core-University-Values.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/58-Four-Core-University-Values-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"four core values of USF\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762166\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762166'>\n\t\t\t\t#58- Four Core University Values\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The Duns Scotus Honors program is a community of students who genuinely want to challenge themselves to go beyond what is generally expected of them.\u00a0 The Honors students design learning activities which allow them to pursue areas of interest to them, embrace opportunities to serve the communities in which they participate, and explore the variety and richness of intellectual expression.\u00a0 The Duns Scotus Honors students try to embody their adopted motto of \u201cBright ideas create bright communities\u201d.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk0NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC82NS1EdW5zLVNjb3R1cy0zMDB4MzAwLTEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/65-Duns-Scotus-300x300-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/65-Duns-Scotus-300x300-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"honors society logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2761944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/65-Duns-Scotus-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/65-Duns-Scotus-300x300-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2761944'>\n\t\t\t\t#65- Duns Scotus Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Francis of Assisi (1182-1224), after whom the University takes its name, is one of its patron saints and was known for his love of nature and a desire to live a life of simplicity in imitation of Jesus.  He is held up as a Christian role model leading a life of heroic virtue of profound humility and prayer.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE4MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC82Ny1TdGF0dWUtb2YtU2FpbnQtRnJhbmNpcy5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/67-Statue-of-Saint-Francis.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/67-Statue-of-Saint-Francis-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"statue of St. Francis\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762182\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762182'>\n\t\t\t\t#67- Statue of Saint Francis\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"One of Joliet&#039;s longest-running black-tie events, Caritas has raised more than  million for USF student scholarships since its inception.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE4MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC82OC02OS01MHRoLUFubnVhbC1DYXJpdGFzLVNjaG9sYXJzaGlwLUJhbGwtUHJvZ3JhbS5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/68-69-50th-Annual-Caritas-Scholarship-Ball-Program.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/68-69-50th-Annual-Caritas-Scholarship-Ball-Program-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Caritas invitation and black tie\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762180\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762180'>\n\t\t\t\t#68 &#038; #69- 50th Annual Caritas Scholarship Ball Program\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Each year, 30-40 students from the University of St. Francis go to Sucre, Bolovia to live our Catholic Social Teaching by serving the underserved children and youth of Sucre by working at soup kitchen, hospital, orphanage and more.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE5NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83Mi1Cb2xpdmlhLU1pc3Npb24tVHJpcC5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/72-Bolivia-Mission-Trip.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/72-Bolivia-Mission-Trip-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"group of students sitting on steps\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/72-Bolivia-Mission-Trip-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/72-Bolivia-Mission-Trip.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762194'>\n\t\t\t\t#72- Bolivia Mission Trip\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Every June, USF hosts the Pat Sullivan Golf Outing to raise funds for the University&#039;s athletic programs.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE5MCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83My1Mb2dvLUdvbGYtQmFsbC1mcm9tLUFubnVhbC1QYXQtU3VsbGl2YW4tR29sZi1PdXRpbmcucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/73-Logo-Golf-Ball-from-Annual-Pat-Sullivan-Golf-Outing.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/73-Logo-Golf-Ball-from-Annual-Pat-Sullivan-Golf-Outing-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"golf ball\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/73-Logo-Golf-Ball-from-Annual-Pat-Sullivan-Golf-Outing-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/73-Logo-Golf-Ball-from-Annual-Pat-Sullivan-Golf-Outing.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762190'>\n\t\t\t\t#73- Logo Golf Ball from Annual Pat Sullivan Golf Outing\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Every June, USF hosts the Pat Sullivan Golf Outing to raise funds for the University&#039;s athletic programs.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE5MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83NC1SdW5uZXItUGluLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/74-Runner-Pin.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/74-Runner-Pin-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Runner Pin\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/74-Runner-Pin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/74-Runner-Pin.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762192'>\n\t\t\t\t#74- Runner Pin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The large Romanesque rood cross that hung in the abandoned chapel near Assisi, Italy is featured in the classrooms and major entrances on campus as the cross that spoke to St Francis in 1205.  Francis of Assisi, while still in his 20s, was praying before this cross when he heard the voice of God commanding him to \u201crepair my house.\u201d  This cross is given to everyone at orientation as the welcoming sign into USF to contribute to the common good and rebuild the Body of Christ.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE5NiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC83OC1TYW4tRGFtaWFuby1Dcm9zcy5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78-San-Damiano-Cross.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/78-San-Damiano-Cross-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"San Damiano Cross\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762196\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762196'>\n\t\t\t\t#78- San Damiano Cross\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"&quot;A Spiritual Banquet,&quot; painted by Sr. Kay Francis Berger of the Sister Sponsors, serves as a reminder of our Franciscan spirituality and grace. It heightens for us all to be our mission\u2019s \u201cwelcoming community\u201d affirming one another\u2019s strengths and listening to each other\u2019s dreams.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MTk0NywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC84MC1BLVNwaXJpdHVhbC1CYW5xdWV0MzAweDMwMC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/80-A-Spiritual-Banquet300x300.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/80-A-Spiritual-Banquet300x300-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"painting of St. Clare and St. Francis\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2761947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/80-A-Spiritual-Banquet300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/80-A-Spiritual-Banquet300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2761947'>\n\t\t\t\t#80-&#8220;A Spiritual Banquet&#8221;\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"When students graduate from USF, they are given a USF Alumni pin to wear on their commencement regalia. The pin symbolizes their induction into the Alumni Association.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjE5OCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC84NS1BbHVtbmktQXNzb2NpYXRpb24tUGluLnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85-Alumni-Association-Pin.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/85-Alumni-Association-Pin.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Alumni Association Pin\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762198\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762198'>\n\t\t\t\t#85- Alumni Association Pin\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"When students graduate from USF, they are given a USF Alumni pin to wear on their commencement regalia. The pin symbolizes their induction into the Alumni Association.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIwMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC84OS1PbGQtVVNGLWxvZ28ucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89-Old-USF-logo.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89-Old-USF-logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Old USF logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89-Old-USF-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/89-Old-USF-logo.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762202'>\n\t\t\t\t#89- Old USF logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"When students graduate from USF, they are given a USF Alumni pin to wear on their commencement regalia. The pin symbolizes their induction into the Alumni Association.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIwNCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC85MC1Hb2xkLVNob3ZlbC5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/90-Gold-Shovel.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/90-Gold-Shovel-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"gold shovel\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762204\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762204'>\n\t\t\t\t#90- Gold Shovel\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"A symbolic representation of the Congregation is expressed in the crest. Lower left: Traditional coat of arms of the Franciscan Order: crossed hands of Christ and St. Francis surmounted by the cross; Lower Right: The Word, the Book of the Gospels, with the prayer of St. Francis: Deus Meus et Omnia (\u201cMy God and My All\u201d); Upper Right: the fleur de lis (lily), symbolizing the Virgin Mother Mary; the crescent, distinguishing her as the \u201cImmaculate.\u201d; Upper Left: The two-arched bridge spanning the Des Plaines River, representing the city of Joliet.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjA2OSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAzXC85MS1TaXN0ZXJzLVNlYWwuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/91-Sisters-Seal.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/91-Sisters-Seal-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sister&#039;s Seal\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/91-Sisters-Seal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/91-Sisters-Seal.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762069'>\n\t\t\t\t#91- Sisters&#8217; Seal\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bernie St. Bernard is the official mascot of the University of St. Francis.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIwNiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC85NC1CZXJuaWUtU3QuLUJlcm5hcmQucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/94-Bernie-St.-Bernard.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/94-Bernie-St.-Bernard-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"bernie the st bernard\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/94-Bernie-St.-Bernard-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/94-Bernie-St.-Bernard.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762206'>\n\t\t\t\t#94- Bernie St. Bernard\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Three oak trees were planted on the property purchased by the Sister Sponsors around 1875 and grew together as a symbol of relationships and community. Today, the Three Oaks still stand as one in all their might and dignity as a symbol of continuance holding secrets and longings of the past, the present and a future full of hope.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc1ODg4MSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzAyXC8zLW9ha3MtMzAweDMwMC0xLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjJhZWJjMjEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-oaks-300x300-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-oaks-300x300-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"oak tree\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2758881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-oaks-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-oaks-300x300-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2758881'>\n\t\t\t\t#100- Three Oaks Tree\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Three oak trees were planted on the property purchased by the Sister Sponsors around 1875 and grew together as a symbol of relationships and community. Today, the Three Oaks still stand as one in all their might and dignity as a symbol of continuance holding secrets and longings of the past, the present and a future full of hope.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIwOCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMDIucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/102.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/102-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"lanyard\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/102-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/102.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762208'>\n\t\t\t\t#102- USF Lanyard\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Throughout its 100 years, USF has maintained a strong partnership with the City of Joliet and is Joliet&#039;s only four-year university.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIxMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMDQtQ2l0eS1vZi1Kb2xpZXQtTG9nby5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/104-City-of-Joliet-Logo.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/104-City-of-Joliet-Logo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"City of Joliet Logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/104-City-of-Joliet-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/104-City-of-Joliet-Logo.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762210'>\n\t\t\t\t#104- City of Joliet Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Throughout its 100 years, USF has maintained a strong partnership with the City of Joliet and is Joliet&#039;s only four-year university.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIxNCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMDYtVVNGLUxvZ28ucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/106-USF-Logo.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/106-USF-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"usf logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762214\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762214'>\n\t\t\t\t#106- USF Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"#111- Leach College of Nursing Logo\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIyMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMTEtTGVhY2gtQ29sbGVnZS1vZi1OdXJzaW5nLUxvZ28ucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMmFlYmMyMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/111-Leach-College-of-Nursing-Logo.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/111-Leach-College-of-Nursing-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762222\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762222'>\n\t\t\t\t#111- Leach College of Nursing Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"#112- College of Education Logo\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc2MjIyMywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3N0ZnJhbmNpcy5lZHVcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjBcLzA0XC8xMTItQ29sbGVnZS1vZi1FZHVjYXRpb24tTG9nby5wbmciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIyYWViYzIxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/112-College-of-Education-Logo.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/112-College-of-Education-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"College of Education Logo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-2762223\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-2762223'>\n\t\t\t\t#112- College of Education Logo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"2aebc21\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"The seal identifies the dual destiny of the University of St.Francis.The crest in the inner circle shows the arm of Christ joined with the arm of St. Francis at the base of the cross. This symbolizes the fusion of love between Christ and St. Francis as identified through the motto, \u201cDeus Meus et Omnia,\u201d \u201cMy God and My All,\u201d which is mounted on the crest. Tower Hall, the main academic building at the University of St. Francis, shown on the right side of the crest, symbolizes learning. The fleur-de-lis atop the crest is representative of Mary Immaculate, the patroness of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, who founded the university. 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