Upcoming  Events for Lewis Alumni & Friends

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November

Fall Sczepaniak Lecture - Thursday, November 5, 2026 | "White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago," presented by Mike Staudenmaier, Independent Scholar and Fellow at Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College in New York. | 2 p.m. | Romeoville campus - AS 156a | For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Reverend Kevin Spiess Endowed Lecture on Contemporary Ethical Issues - Thursday, November 12, 2026 | "Ethics in the Workplace - Within a Global and Dynamic Environment," lecture by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President & CEO of SHRM | Panel discussion to follow lecture | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | St. Charles Borromeo Center at Lewis University Romeoville campus - 101 Airport Rd., Romeoville, IL | Free event | To register, CLICK HERE.

Kathryn Gauthier and Gregorio Mejia: A 50 Year Retrospective (Art Exhibit) - November 5-25, 2026 | Gallery talk November 5 at 7 p.m. | Multidisciplinary artist Kathryn Gauthier is a graduate of Emmanuel College and Trinity Rep Conservatory. Her extensive fine art career has progressed in tandem with her interests in the performing, culinary, and healing arts. She maintains memberships and frequently shows with CAVA, CSA, and Woman-made Gallery, and is represented in art collections in Chicago and Massachusetts. Gregorio Mejia, a graduate of the American Academy of Art, has distinguished himself with numerous awards throughout his 50-year career. He maintains memberships in the Palette & Chisel, CSA, CAVA, and the National Portrait Society among others. In addition to his fine art career, he is an experienced muralist, advertising production artist, and painting instructor. | Wadsworth Family Gallery | Free admission

Debating the 2nd Amendment - Monday, November 9, 2026 | Join Br. Peter Hannon and Dr. Mark Schultz of the history department in a debate over the meaning of the 2nd Amendment. How do we strike a balance between freedom and responsibility? | 1 p.m. | AS 024 | Free admission

Deathtrap (Student Theatre Production) - Friday, November 13- 5 and Thursday, November 19-22, 2026 | Deathtrap is a dark comedy-thriller by Ira Levin that combines mystery, suspense, and humor. Rather than relying on gore or violence, Deathtrap builds tension through clever writing, misdirection, and shocking revelations. It became one of the longest-running comedy-thrillers in Broadway history and was later adapted into the 1982 film Deathtrap starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve. | Directed by Kevin Trudeau | Philip Lynch Theatre | To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.

Timothy Archbold: Music for Cello and Piano - Monday, November 16, 2026 | Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as renowned cellist, Timothy Archbold, takes the stage at Lewis University. This extraordinary artist will perform a captivating program featuring beloved classical works alongside newer compositions. | 7:30pm | St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall | Free admission

December

Senior Capstone Exhibition (Art Exhibit) - Thursday, December 3-14, 2026 | Gallery talk on December 3 at 7 p.m. | This biannual art show coincides with the capstone course, Senior Project. The course challenges graduating students to put their newly acquired skills and understanding of art to the test by participating in a professional exhibition experience. | Wadsworth Family Gallery | Free admission

January

Flyer Red Dinner & Hall of Fame Ceremony - Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Join us at our annual Flyer Red Dinner where we will celebrate Flyer Athletics and induct a new class of individuals into the Lewis University Athletics Hall of Fame. | 6 p.m. Cocktail hour and 7 p.m. program and dinner | Flight Deck in St. Charles Borromeo - 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 | Registration is required. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.

February

SAVE THE DATE: Mountainfilm on Tour at Lewis University Night One - Friday, February 19, 2027 | Join us for night one of Mountainfilm on Tour at our Uptown campus, an evening of short documentary films taken from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Friday's films, all meant to introduce attendees to inspiring people, places and stories from around the world, will all be either in Spanish with English subtitles or vice versa. | Doors open at 7 p.m. with film screenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. | St. Augustine College at Lewis University - 1345 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL | Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase | Discounted tickets for students, faculty and staff | Registration coming soon! To watch Mountainfilm on Tour teaser, CLICK HERE.

SAVE THE DATE: Mountainfilm on Tour at Lewis University Night Two - Saturday, February 20, 2027 | Join us for night two of Mountainfilm on Tour at our Romeoville campus! A completely different slate of short documentary films, taken from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado, will be shown. These films, all in English, are meant to introduce screeners to unique and inspiring people, places and stories from around the world. | There will be a cash bar and snacks available for purchase | Doors open at 7 p.m. with film screenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. | Damian Auditorium in De La Salle Hall (DL-45) | Parking on Lot S | Registration coming soon! To watch Mountainfilm on Tour teaser, CLICK HERE.

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For questions, contact Brandon McGee at mcgheebr@lewisu.eduor 815-836-5123.