In this issue. Barry Celebrates the University's Commitment to Social Justice. ponsored Institutions. Celebrating Dominican: Justice

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1 ponsored Institutions of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM Partnering in Dominican Ministry February 2015 Barry Celebrates the University's Commitment to Social Justice In this issue Barry University Celebrates Social Justice Committment Dominican Hospital Celebrates Justice Rosarian Welcomes New Head of School Siena Literacy Center Learners and Tutors Develop Friendships Miami Shores, Florida - Every year during Founders' Week, Barry University offers a Distinguished Lecture as an opportunity for the community to engage in further dialogue on issues of relevance for higher education. On November 11, 2014, Barry welcomed Dr. Linda Donaldson as the Founders' Week Distinguished Lecturer. Read More. From left to right: Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD, President; Linda Donaldson, PhD, 2014 Distinguished Lecturer; Linda Peterson, PhD, Retired Provost; Christopher Starratt, PhD, Vice President for Mission and Institutional Effectiveness and Interim Provost. Above: CLP and Barry student leaders Celebrating Dominican: Justice Siena Heights University Online Learning Program Ranks 25 in Nation Empowerment Project at Regina Dominican WLEN Radio Station Broadcasts from Reclaimed Home of Adrian Rea Literacy Center Giving Lives Back at St. Rose Dominican's Inpatient Rehab Facility Director Reflects Gratefully on DLC's 25 Years Sponsored Institutions Sponsorship is an ongoing relationship whereby the Adrian Dominican Sisters and an institution

2 2 of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM influence each other in ways that further the mission of both institution and Congregation. General Chapter 1982 Santa Cruz, California - Dignity Health Dominican Hospital was thrilled with the outcome of its third Employee Engagement event on December 17, Each event features a different Dignity Health value. Read more. Above: Ronald Sekkel (Rotary) Sister Mary Ellen Leciejewski, O.P. (Ecology Coordinator); John Fisher (Rotary); Leslie Brokaw-Scott (Patient Relations Coordinator). Dominican partners with the Rotary for our weekly Rotary Care Clinic. Right: Katie Olsen, an employee, writing what justice means to her. Justice was the theme of the event. Rosarian Looks Forward to New Head of School in West Palm Beach, Florida - The community of Rosarian Academy has much to look forward to in the next academic year, when Stephen Rubenacker joins them as the new Head of School. Mr. Rubenacker will join Rosarian from the prestigious Friends Academy on Long Island, New York, where he served as principal, administrator, teacher and coach over the last 13 years. Read more.

3 3 of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM Stephen and Kate Rubenacker in front of the rosary mural in the Rose Room during their whirlwind tour of the the Adrian Dominican Sisters' Motherhouse. Learners and Tutors Develop Lasting Friendships Detroit, Michigan - Learners and tutors sometimes build strong friendships lasting beyond their time at Siena Literacy Center. Roderick recently completed the program at Siena. For the entire time he was here, he had the same tutor, Barbara. They each wrote their thoughts about the past - and the future. Read more. Barbara and Roderick have developed a special friendship while working together at Siena Literacy Center. Online Learning at Siena Heights

4 4 of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM Adrian, Michigan - You may have recently read on the congregational website, under "What's Happening," the announcement that Siena Heights University's ONLINE bachelor's degree completion program was ranked number 25 in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. As you can imagine, we are especially excited about that ranking and the high score we received in student engagement. Read More. Online graduate Shirley Grim (center) celebrates her first trip to the campus of Siena Heights from Pennsylvania on graduation day She is framed, at the College for Professional Studies (CPS) hospitality center, by Lori Timmis, Assistant Dean of CPS (left), and Cynthia Sutherland, Online Academic Advisor/Recruiter. The Empowerment Project: A Documentary That Says 'Yes You Can!' Wilmette, Illinois - Students from several all-girl high schools across the Chicagoland area will gather at Regina Dominican on Monday, March 9, to view the documentary, "The Empowerment Project: Extraordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things." This film, which is co-produced by IndieFlix, tells the story of the incredible journey of five female filmmakers driving across America to encourage, empower, and inspire the next generation of strong women to go after their career ambitions. Read more. Adrian Radio Station Broadcasts from Literacy Center's Reclaimed Home

5 5 of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM Adrian, Michigan - Until very recently, the ground floor of the St. Joseph Academy building in Adrian was silent except for the voices and work of crews fixing up space in a building that had been devastated by a flood in January Read more. Above: John Koehn, of WLEN Radio, interviews Sister Carleen Maly (left) and Julia, an adult learner. Giving Lives Back: St. Rose Dominican's Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Henderson, Nevada - When Josh Estrada woke at his home in Henderson, Nevada, in the middle of the night unable to walk, paramedics rushed him to St. Rose Dominican's St. Rose de Lima Campus. After spending two weeks in the hospital getting his health stabilized, the staff of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) took over and helped Josh walk out the front doors. Read more. Josh Estrada, shown here with physical therapist Lindsay Nelson, has learned how to walk again with the use of new Hocoma equipment.

6 6 of 6 6/15/2015 1:58 PM Director Reflects Gratefully on DLC's 25 Years Detroit - "It is with much gratitude and some amazement that we recognize how blessed we have been over the last 25 years," writes Sister Janice Brown, OP, Director of the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC). "The Center's beginnings in 1989 were so humble: only six tutors and a few learners under the stage floor of a high school. Since then the Center has grown, serving over 450 adult learners every year." Read more. Shown with the plaque in memory of Sister Marie Damian Schoenlein, OP, are, from left: Sister Sarah Cavanaugh, of Adrian Rea Literacy Center; Diana Kahlig and Rita Hoffman, nieces of Sister Marie Damian; Sister Janice Brown, OP; and Sister Carleen Maly, OP, Director of Adrian Rea Literacy Center. Photo by Sister Sue Schreiber, OP Forward this This was sent to communications@adriandominicans.org by communications@adriandominicans.org Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Adrian Dominican Sisters 1257 East Siena Heights Drive Adrian MI