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10 12 10. Commencement speaker Laurie N. Gill celebrates with her family, including five of her six children. Back row (left to right): Patricia Gill, Richard Gill, Karl Gill, husband Douglas Gill, Laurie N. Gill and daughter Elaine (age 15). Front row: Paul Gill (age 12), Michael Gill (age 10), Joseph Gill (age 8) and Rosalie Gill (age 6). Laurie’s eldest daughter, Anne Marie Gill (age 18), is not pictured. 11. Graduate Te'Cora Polk and her family celebrate together after the ceremony. Left to right: Barbara Seay, Jazmin Johnson, Te'Cora, Maxine Johnson, Tierney Lowe and Celestine Polk 12. Jennifer Koons, master of physical thera- 13 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award MIMI MURPHY School of Health Professions Dean’s Award JEAN RAYBUCK 2007 ALUMNI WEEKEND AWARD WINNERS John E. Simon School of Business Dean’s Award TERESA HUXFORD Centennial Award KATHLEEN RIBAUDO School of Education Dean’s Award SYLVIA SHEAD Volunteer of the Year Award CONNIE SULKOWSKI GREEN 8 ■ MARYVILLE 2007
Elizabeth Lee Elizabeth Lee, ’95, has lived on the east coast and worked as a busy bank executive for the past twelve years, but in many ways her heart still lives in St. Louis—and more specifically, with Maryville University. “The time I spent in St. Louis was the best time of my life,” she says emphatically, “although I’m very busy, I still keep in touch with the friends I made in college. I was married in 1999 and all three of my bridesmaids were my schoolmates at Maryville. Three other classmates came to help me with the wedding—one came all the way from Japan!” Lee was born in Hong Kong and discovered Maryville when visiting her cousin in 1992. During her visit, she toured all of the universities in the area, and was most impressed with the warm hospitality and one-onone attention from Maryville. As an international student, Lee found the resources and personal assistance available through Maryville’s International Programs Office invaluable. “When I visited Maryville I immediately noticed how friendly everyone was and how passionate the staff and students were about the University. A student gave me a tour of the dorms and took the time to help me understand what was special about Maryville,” says Lee. Without question, Lee cites her four-week “Travel and Study” road trip, required for Maryville ESL students at the time, as her most memorable college experience. The trip, which left St. Louis by bus and toured 14 states, included 18 ESL students originating from countries such as Japan, Isreal, Turkey and Austraila and three faculty members. This traveling classroom served as Lee’s “crash course” in the English language and american culture in general. The students created tight bonds with one another as they explored american cities, studied diligently and wrote essays and journal entries about their experiences. “I can tell you that this trip has been my favorite experience in the U.S. It had a huge impact on me, and I still keep in touch with some of the students I traveled with that year.” She says she plans to help coordinate a 15-year reunion of her international schoolmates from Maryville. Lee completed the ESL program and finished her degree in just two and a half years. She received her bachelor of science degree in marketing, with honors, in 1995, and was immediately offered a position with HSBC Bank in New York as sales manager. A testament to her talent and ambition, she received several important promotions over the last twelve years, and now serves as district executive and senior vice president for asian markets for HSBC. Lee supervises twelve branch managers in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and New Jersey, ensuring that all branches run smoothly and consistently meet the changing needs of consumers. In addition to ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, she is strongly committed to the retention of talented employees and coordinates continous professional training for her team. Lee lives in New Jersey with her seven-year-old son, Andrew, and her husband, xxxxxx. Students in the John E. Simon School of Business will most likely hear the Henry Ford quote, “The harder you work, the luckier you get” if they talk with John Lewington, Ph.D., professor of marketing and management. Lewington, who has been a member of the Maryville faculty since 1990, is known to push his students to take risks and embrace challenges. It is with this outlook that he is able to successfully connect with his students, both on a personal and professional level. “I truly enjoy helping people along the path of life,” Lewington said. “Whether it is helping graduates find a job or defining their skills and abilities, I act almost as a cheerleader for them each day.” By giving career advice and serving as a mentor both inside and outside the classroom, Lewington has gained respect and admiration from his students. One unique experience that students consider a “high point” of their curriculum is the occasional trips to London that Lewington embarks on with some of his classes. These excursions are important for networking and forming bonds and connections with fellow classmates, Lewington said. He credits his own journey to Switzerland during his college years as the defining moment for his future in the business world. Lewington feels it is especially important to help graduates find a job in their field as often as possible. He makes it a priority to form beneficial connections between students and businesses. “I feel that I have formed a trust in the industry because I tend to send them great people from Maryville,” said Lewington. Students are amazed at his matchmaking skills, as he is able to place them with companies that are a good fit. Outside of Maryville, Lewington has been awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award given by the St. Louis chapter of the American Marketing Association. He received the award for his service and dedication to the association. Lewington has served on the AMA board for 15 years and was president for two of the most successful years. He also organized the chapter’s student conference. His research, dedication and mentoring of both colleagues and students made him more than deserving of this honor. FALL/WINTER 2007 ■ 9
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