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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ University named Village of Romeoville 2011 Large Business of the Year

On January 10, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ University was named Village of Romeoville 2011 Large Business of the Year at the Annual State of the Village address. Brother James Gaffney, FSC, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ University President, accepted the award from Mayor John Noak.

Mayor Noak cited many improvements of the University during the course of the year that signified a commitment to progress and commitment to the community. Some of the accomplishments of the University which he mentioned included: construction of a multi-million dollar which will be LEED certified; conclusion of a major capital by Arbor Day Foundation; opened a campus in ; initiated an with the City Colleges of Chicago and the City of Chicago Department of Aviation for the Air Traffic Control Management and Aviation Administration programs; construction of a ; and completion of a major bond program with the Village of Romeoville.

Brother James Gaffney, FSC, stated, “Partnership means a great deal to us. Community means a great deal to us. We are proud to be partners in building community and in improving the quality of life for the community.”

Numerous dignitaries attended the sell-out event. Among those present were U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th), Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D) - Previous General Assembly (95th) 43rd District, State Representative Emily McAsey (D) - Previous General Assembly (96th) 85th District, and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ prepares ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½×îаæÏÂÔØ has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.