CAMPUS LIFEYOUR GUIDE TO

Lewis University offers students a dynamic environment, from creative pursuits to community service to Division II athletics. Get involved in campus life!

BE THE CHANGE BE LEWIS

AN ACTIVE CAMPUS LIFE

100+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS give students a chance to meet new friends with like

interests. If you don’t see what you want it’s easy to start a new organization – learn photography with the Photo Club, join a running club, a chess club, the Gospel Choir, or perform in a play in the Philip Lynch Theatre.

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY encourages students to grow in their faith

regardless of denomination or faith tradition. Numerous retreats and local and national service opportunities exist for you to serve others and practice your faith.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE in your community by your participation in Teachers

of Tomorrow, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity. Service opportunities include a wide range of activities and agencies.

BR. JAMES GAFFNEY, FSC STUDENT CENTER This 26,000 sq. ft. facility includes an expansive new dining hall with a wide variety of food options, a convenience store and café, offices for student government and campus organizations, a state-of-the-art gaming area and arcade, and open access space to relax, gather and build community.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

This on campus symposium is a rich opportunity for both students and faculty to present scholarly work to a student, faculty, and staff audience in celebration of the academic excellence that is central to the Mission of the University.

HONORS CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

The Scholars Academy at Lewis University provides some excellent opportunities for academically talented students, who enter Lewis University with a high school GPA of at least 3.25 and SAT Composite of 1160.

Lewis students are encouraged to apply what they are learning. Here are just a few of the opportunities that await you.

BRAZIL

ITALY

LOWELL STAHL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Stahl Center sponsors a number of activities that are open to all students, regardless of major. In the spring a business plan competition takes place in which students can receive $5,000 toward starting a business.

STUDY ABROAD

Students are encouraged to study abroad to experience another culture firsthand. We are part of a Lasallian network of more than 60 schools where you may study. In addition, several majors such as criminal justice, education, business, history and nursing take their students abroad to witness their profession in another country.

for our students to compete, stay in shape, and have fun.

They include the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Neil Carey Arena, the Powerhouse Flex and Fitness Center, Lewis Stadium, and fields for softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and intramurals. The Student Recreation and Fitness Center provides many opportunities for your personal development, including cardiovascular and weight training machines, free weights, an 8-lane collegiate-size swimming pool, and an indoor track and fieldhouse.

LEWIS UNIVERSITY’S CLUB SPORTS program allows students to compete against other schools on a local and national level.

Club Sports are student-led organizations governed by the Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The clubs have coaches, are partially-funded by the University and represent the University in competition.

ACTIVE MIND, ACTIVE BODY

ArcheryBadmintonBaseballBasketball (W)Basketball (M)Bass FishingBelegarthBowling (M)ChessE Sports

FlyerettesGroup Exercise ClubIce HockeyJiu JitsuLacrosseOutdoor AdventureScubaQuidditch

Rugby (M)Rugby (W)Run ClubSoccer (M))UltimateVolleyball (M)Volleyball (W)Water PoloWeightlifting Club

CLUB SPORTS

MEN’SBaseballBasketballCross CountryGolfLacrosse SoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and Field (Indoor)Track and Field (Outdoor)Volleyball

WOMEN’SBasketballBowlingCross CountryGolfLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack and Field (Indoor)Track and Field (Outdoor)Volleyball

NCAA Postseason Appearances

National Runner-ups

NCAA Individual Champions

Final Four Appearances

All-America Recipients

Conference Tournament Champions

Conference Champions

National Team Champions

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TEAMWORK

LEWIS FLYERS compete in 23 NCAA DII sports and the GLVC Conference.

Wireless Internet access, cable, laundry, microwave, and a microfridge are included in room and board costs.

RESIDENCE LIFE

of freshmen choose to live on campus.

students live in 12 residence halls.

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1,200

LIVE ON CAMPUSIf you choose to live on campus, you will find there is much more than convenience to help you make your experience in the residence halls enjoyable and memorable.

In the place you will call “home,” you will discover opportunities for meeting other residents who have similar interests and with whom you will study, order late-night pizzas, attend social events, and engage in many other activities that are of interest to you.

Learn about the programs and services available to our residents and see for yourself the benefits of living in University housing.

TWELVE RESIDENCE HALLS on campus house 1200 students. They provide students an opportunity to learn how to

appreciate diversity by living and working with people different from themselves. Students learn decision-making skills, develop independence and time management skills, gain self-confidence, and learn to accept responsibility.

• Opportunities to MEET NEW PEOPLE and develop lifelong friendships.

• STEPS AWAY from classes, the library, dining halls, and recreational areas.

• FOOD FOR THOUGHT – We know how important nutritionally prepared meals are as well as choices. Multiple dining spaces offer choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

• SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, and RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES are available in all residence halls. Intramural sports, movies, parties, etc. are samples of housing events.

• If QUIET TIME is what you wish, study areas are available in each building. Laundry and cable are provided free of charge.

• LIVE-IN STAFF are available for support and guidance on just about any topic from academic and personal issues to career decisions.

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