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18 hours ago

CONGRATS to Aurora University's Khadeil Ergas
We asked Khadeil to share his thoughts on Lincon's Leadership Legacy and these were his beautifully written words. Please LIKE to let Khadeil know how meaningful this is to you and find out more about our student Laureates on our website: thelincolnacademyofillinois.org

"Lincoln’s leadership legacy provides lessons that can be applied across the leadership spectrum, whether it be in service to a local community or worldwide. Lincoln led a civic-minded life based on the standard that his decisions would not be centered on what he wanted or needed but rather what those around him wanted or needed. Through Lincoln, we’ve also learned that wanting the best for our communities includes wanting the best for people whose beliefs may differ from our own. With this mindset, Lincoln established himself as a leader who would do for those in need with nothing expected in return.

Not everyone is equipped to be the sort of leader that Lincoln embodied, as it requires a great deal of gratitude and determination, along with a mindset dedicated to the needs of others. I believe that community and service grow from within a person and can depict the type of person they are or are striving to become. Throughout my life, I’ve always believed in being an activist in the community by doing selfless acts, not only because it helped me grow personally but also because I was able to experience the growth of others around me.

As the 2019 Lincoln Laureate of Aurora University, I will strive to follow Lincoln’s example by serving my community by putting their needs before my own. I will value the opinions, beliefs, and experiences of others, particularly those that differ from mine, just as I value my own. As a leader, I strive to be a role model that individuals can look up to and follow in my footsteps to improve the community." ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

1 week ago

MEET the MEMBER, Regent Eric Trimble as part of our New Chapter Series!

Mr. Trimble speaks about his life motto and treasuring life just as well as death:

I am a funeral director who has provided death-care for our community for many years.

Abraham Lincoln’s funeral was a touchstone that set the standard for funeral rituals ever since. This standard was evident with John F. Kennedy’s funeral and the many “State Funerals” which have been held to honor our national leaders. This standard has also been the benchmark for most of the families we have served as they plan their loved one’s funeral.

As changing preferences evolve in many of our social rituals, I like to remember the words of William E. Gladstone, British Prime Minister in the 19th Century:

“Show me the manner in which a nation cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals.”

Learn more on our NEW CHAPTER series here at our website:
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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

3 weeks ago

#Repost from @collegeofdupage
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Congrats to COD student Amna Razi on being named a 2019 Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois (@LAofIL). She is receiving the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award during the annual Student Laureate Convocation today in Springfield.

Amna earned the honor for demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities, service to the College community and academic success.

Keep up the great work, Amna! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less