USF Holds Receptions for Multicultural Graduates

The University of St. Francis in Joliet issued this news release:

To honor their heritage and hard work, University of St. Francis hosted two special pre-graduation receptions for multicultural students who graduated on Dec. 14.

A reception for USF’s Hispanic/Latino graduates and their families included an address by Maria Bucio, Director of La Casa Student Housing.

The following graduates received certificates to celebrate their academic achievements: Antonia Anderson (Racine, Wis.), Anne Bello (Miami, Fla.), Sylvia Castillo (Frankfort), Stephanie Castillo (Plainfield), Jose Cejas (Miami, Fla.), Arcelia Contreras (Joliet), Verenice Diaz (Joliet), Ruby Duran (Joliet), Ysenia Gallegos (Chicago), Zahira Garza (Joliet), English Gonzalez (Orland Hills), Elizabeth Inacay (Chicago), Hilda Lara (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Patrice Lastra (Miami, Fla.), Martha McNab (Romeoville), Elisabet Miramontes (Cicero), Ricardo Navarro (Joliet), Corey Rios (Chicago), Debbie Rios (Minooka), Breanna Rivera (Wilmington), Linda Rodriguez (San Carols, Calif.), Kirstin Rueck (New Lenox), Maria Schwartz (Miami, Fla.), Kaitlyn Studer (Minooka), Monica Sweeney (Des Plaines), Victor Trujillo (Chicago) and Orlando Valdes (Miami, Fla.).

African American students and their families also enjoyed a reception and an address by Herbert Brooks, Jr., Speaker, Will County Board.

The following graduates received certificates to celebrate their academic achievements: Angela Burns (Hazel Crest), Sharon Clark (Chicago), James Adams (Downers Grove), Andrea Cross (Dolton), Julius Patterson (Harvey), Charlmers Oscar (Highland Park), LaToyce Lindsey (Lynwood), DeAndra Green (Maywood), Joshua Lindsey (Tulsa, Okla.), Robin King (Chicago), Kourtney McGhee (Chicago) and Carlisle Dickens-Moore (South Holland).

To learn more about USF’s multicultural initiatives for Hispanic/Latino students, contact USF’s Eric Ruiz at (815) 740-5070 or eruiz@stfrancis.edu. For information on African American student activities, contact USF’s Tracy Jones at (815) 740-4294 or tjones@stfrancis.edu.