2008 Woodie Awards
Here come the Men in Black
Lewis celebrates 45 years of Christian Brothers
Aaron Beik
Issue date: 11/25/05 Section: Tempo
A presentation on the De La Salle Christian Brothers showcased the deep-rooted history behind the university's Catholic foundation.
On Nov. 10, Kurt Schackmuth, the director of Mission Effectiveness and Lewis University historian, shared with students the principles and values treasured in the past and present by the brethren.
The title of presentation was Men in Black, which played on the attire of the Brothers at the university, comparing them to the movie "Men in Black." The point of the presentation was to celebrate the 45 years since the Brothers became the sponsors of the university.
A number of students and faculty attended the presentation. "I was expecting a lecture on the Brothers of Lewis, but the lecture not only informed me on the monumental Brothers but also on Lewis' rich history," said Elizabeth Mendoza, athletic training and sports management double major.
Schackmuth began the lecture with statements of what the presentation was going to be and what it was not. Tactfully capitalizing on the "Men in Black" title, Schackmuth told students that Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones would be excluded from the lecture topics. He explained the lecture would cover the De La Salle Christian Brothers and pivotal moments in Lewis University history.
Beginning the lecture with the origins of Lewis University, Schackmuth stated Lewis began under the title Holy Name Technical School, which hosted a handful of disadvantaged youth in the 1920s. A picture of the blessing ceremony showed the incredible sensation of Lewis' beginnings, as it showcased the innumerable amount of people in attendance.
Schackmuth then discussed a number of Brothers who were pioneers and personalities in Lewis' history.
He began with Bishop Martin McNamara who desired to increase enrollment and broaden Lewis' College of Science and Technology.
Schackmuth noted Lewis' fast transformation and growth. The school was handed over the Christian Brothers in 1960 and in just 10 years, enrollment went from 600 to 2700. Lewis also earned their accreditation by the North Central Association on the first attempt, which is very difficult. They also developed new programs and initiated campus expansion and construction. All this in 10 years.
On Nov. 10, Kurt Schackmuth, the director of Mission Effectiveness and Lewis University historian, shared with students the principles and values treasured in the past and present by the brethren.
The title of presentation was Men in Black, which played on the attire of the Brothers at the university, comparing them to the movie "Men in Black." The point of the presentation was to celebrate the 45 years since the Brothers became the sponsors of the university.
A number of students and faculty attended the presentation. "I was expecting a lecture on the Brothers of Lewis, but the lecture not only informed me on the monumental Brothers but also on Lewis' rich history," said Elizabeth Mendoza, athletic training and sports management double major.
Schackmuth began the lecture with statements of what the presentation was going to be and what it was not. Tactfully capitalizing on the "Men in Black" title, Schackmuth told students that Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones would be excluded from the lecture topics. He explained the lecture would cover the De La Salle Christian Brothers and pivotal moments in Lewis University history.
Beginning the lecture with the origins of Lewis University, Schackmuth stated Lewis began under the title Holy Name Technical School, which hosted a handful of disadvantaged youth in the 1920s. A picture of the blessing ceremony showed the incredible sensation of Lewis' beginnings, as it showcased the innumerable amount of people in attendance.
Schackmuth then discussed a number of Brothers who were pioneers and personalities in Lewis' history.
He began with Bishop Martin McNamara who desired to increase enrollment and broaden Lewis' College of Science and Technology.
Schackmuth noted Lewis' fast transformation and growth. The school was handed over the Christian Brothers in 1960 and in just 10 years, enrollment went from 600 to 2700. Lewis also earned their accreditation by the North Central Association on the first attempt, which is very difficult. They also developed new programs and initiated campus expansion and construction. All this in 10 years.
