USF Encounter

Henderson Wins Big for USF's Mock Trial Team

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

University of St. Francis' (USF) Mock Trial team is making a name for itself. The team journeyed to Greenville, South Carolina March 26th through the 28th to compete in the Collegiate Mock Trial Nationals. The team consisted of 7 students; Thaddeus Henderson, Paulina Martinez, Karen Garza, Angela Rzeszutko, Jordan Kapke, Vince Leone, and Kelli Mentgen.

Programming with "Alice"

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

St. Francis hosted a few special guests on Friday, April 16. About 50 students from Dirksen Jr. High were hosted by Ruth Weldon and the Computer Science Department in St. Albert's Hall. These students were instructed how to use a user-friendly programming software called Alice.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Summer is near, and many feel the need to be tan. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, which makes this the perfect opportunity to discuss some facts and precautions about ultraviolet radiation (UV) rays. UV rays damage DNA, which makes up genes. These genes are what control if skin is healthy.

USF Receives Salute To Accomplishment Award

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

After 90 years of education and dedication the University of St. Francis (USF) was named the recipient of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Salute to Accomplishment Award. The Chamber's Award is given yearly in acknowledgment of a Joliet business, local government, or nonprofit organization .

USF Students Teach

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Summer is around the corner and like myself; my peers are very excited for the break to come. Many get summer jobs, go on vacations, or just hang out till the wee hours of the night. Well, for three USF students, their summer break will go on hold for a few weeks.

Why You Should Study in Florence

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Do you long for experiencing something new? Do you want to see the world? A semester abroad in beautiful Florence, Italy is probably the best thing you could experience during your college career. It was for me.

Studying abroad is very different from taking a vacation.