April Spring Mental Health Movie Series
Active Minds and the SAMHSA Suicide Prevention & Education Grant Project Safety Net are partnering to put on a Spring Mental Health Movie Series throughout the spring semester that highlights a different mental health topic each month with a panel for discussion afterwards. April is International Stress Awareness Month, and the Social Work Association will be partnering to screen the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) and offer a panel of both professionals and students to discuss stress, managing stress, and stress reduction for young adults.
Registration Information: Please bring your student ID to be scanned in at the beginning of the event.
Event Name: April Spring Mental Health Movie. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Education-Social Sciences. Event Locator: 2025-AASZTH.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Celebration of Scholarship Three Minute Thesis Competition
Graduate students present their thesis or dissertation research in 180 seconds using one one static presentation slide. This rapid style presentation format is intended for a broad audience without any particular background knowledge. The 3MT competition was first held at the University of Queensland in 2008 and has since become a popular event at Universities around the world. The winner will be invited to advance to the national level of the 3MT competition.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship 3 Minute Comp. Event Locator: 2024-AASRNP. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Celebration of Scholarship Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences (H
Lewis University undergraduate STEM students and Undergraduate HASS students will present their original research or scholarship in three minutes, using only one static presentation slide.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship Science, Tech. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost. Event Locator: 2024-AASRLL.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Celebration of Scholarship Stephany Schlachter Award Finalists
Event Name: COS Schlachter Award Finalists. Event Locator: 2024-AASRNR. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Br. Damien Business Plan and Pitch Competition
Business Pitch Competition (John Wightkin).
Event Name: Business Pitch Competition (Wightkin). Event Locator: 2024-AASPGF. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Business.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Celebration of Scholarship Concurrent Session 1
Location: Various AS Classrooms.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Concur. Event Locator: 2025-AATACL. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Celebration of Scholarship Poster Session 1
Location: Fieldhouse.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Posters. Event Locator: 2025-AATACF. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
President's Art Show, Gallery Talk with winners during Celebration of Scholarship
The group of winning artists will be here to discuss the exhibit in an informal setting, with time for questions and answers fromthe audience. The format is a panel discussion.
Event Name: President's Art Show, Gallery Talk. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2024-AASQLN.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.
Celebration of Scholarship Concurrent Session 2
Location: Various AS Classrooms.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Concurrent. Event Locator: 2025-AATACK. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Celebration of Scholarship Poster Session 2
Location: Fieldhouse.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Poster. Event Locator: 2025-AATACG. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Celebration of Scholarship Creative Works Performances
Event Name: COS Creative Works Performances. Event Locator: 2024-AASRNT. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:10 PM – 4:30 PM.
Studio Theatre FA 229, Studio Theatre Lobby FA 227.
Celebration of Scholarship Concurrent Session 3
Location: Various AS Classrooms.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Concurrent. Event Locator: 2025-AATACJ. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Celebration of Scholarship Poster Session 3
Location: Fieldhouse.
Event Name: Celebration of Scholarship - Poster. Event Locator: 2025-AATACH. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Office of the Provost.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTX.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTX.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTZ.
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
First Year Writing Showcase Spring 2025
The First Year Writing Showcase celebrates and features the strongest writing from First Year Writing nominated by instructors and selected by a panel of judges.
Event Name: First Year Writing Showcase Spring 2025. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2024-AASQPQ.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Rock Jazz Concert
Rock out then mellow out during this entertaining concert that combines Rock Band and Jazz Band into an unforgettable evening.
Event Name: Rock Jazz Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2024-AASRBM.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Studio Theatre FA 229, Studio Theatre Lobby FA 227.
CoB Dean's Executive Lecture Series
Event Name: CoB Dean's Executive Lecture Series. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Business. Event Locator: 2025-AASSCP.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Flight Deck Dining Room SB 106, Executive Dining Room (Flight Deck) SB 106A.
What is Cinco de Mayo Anyways?
Cinco de Mayo is an often misunderstand holiday. It is associated with Mexican heritage but is not really celebrated much in Mexico. It has become a highly commercialized day with many people seeing it as just a marketing campaign by Mexican beer and spirits companies. But what is it really? Why is it celebrated more in the United States and not so much in Mexico? This presentation will provide the history of the holiday and offer an opportunity for discussions around experiences and perspectives on the holiday by participants. This event is sponsored by the Latine Studies Program. This event is open to all. No registration required.
Event Name: What is Cinco de Mayo Anyways? Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Education-Social Sciences. Event Locator: 2025-AATAAT.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM.
De La Salle Hall Classroom DL 233.
Jet Fuel Review Reading Release Party
Editors from Lewis University's online literary journal, Jet Fuel Review, as well as alumni, faculty and staff from a variety of departments will read published work - fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry - that is gathered both nationally and internationally.
Event Name: Jet Fuel Review Reading Release Party. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2025-AASSBZ.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
University Dining Room AS 104C.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTX.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTX.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTZ.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Ride the Cyclone
Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—in this hilarious, outlandish, and wildly imaginative story, it delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering a prize like no other — the chance to come to terms with their fates & possibly the chance to return to life. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
To purchase tickets call 815-836-5500 or go to www.lewisu.edu/PLTtix.
Event Name: Ride the Cyclone. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2024-AASGTZ.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Spring Choral Concert
Join the Lewis Chamber Choir for their last concert of the year and enjoy a vareity of choral harmony spanning the ages from Renaissance to today.
Event Name: Spring Choral Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2024-AASRAV.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Music Lunch Concert
Music while you eat! Enjoy the sounds of Lewis' Music Department while dining in the Brother James Gaffney, FSC Student Center.
Event Name: Music Lunch Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2025-AASXNT.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Old National Bank Student Lounge JG 102.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
Classical music performed by area youth instrumentalists under the direction of Peter Lipari.
Event Name: MYSO Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2024-AASGLC.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Senior Capstone Art Exhibition Reception and Gallery Talk
Students from the Senior Capstone Exhibition will discuss their artwork in an informal gallery talk and reception. There will time for questions from the audience after the talk. This biannual art show coincides with the capstone course, Senior Project. The course challenges students to put their newly acquired skills and understanding of art to the test by participating in a professional exhibition experience. The exhibit is on view from May 8-18, 2025.
Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Name: Senior Capstone Art Exhibition. Event Locator: 2024-AASQMJ.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.