Rectors

Rectors of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois

The Rectors nominate potential Laureates from their respective fields of endeavor.

Agriculture

Dan Kelley
RectorRector of Agriculture
Home City and StateNormal, IL

The Arts & The Performing Arts

Robert A. "Arthur" Falls
RectorRector of The Arts and Performing Arts

Business, Industry & Communication

James O'Connor
RectorRector of Business Industry and Communication
TitleChairman & CEO Unicom Corporation & Commonwealth Edison, retired
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Education

Dr. Samuel Goldman
RectorRector of Education
TitleProfessor Emeritus & Chancellor Emeritus
Home City and StateCarbondale, IL

Government & Law

Justice Anne M. Burke
RectorRector of Government and Law
TitleJustice, Illinois Supreme Court

Labor

Jorge Ramirez
RectorRector of Labor
TitlePresident, Chicago Federation of Labor
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Medicine & Science

Helen L. Morrison, MD, MJ, DFAACEP
RectorRector of Medicine and Science
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Religion

The Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Velo
RectorRector of Religion
TitleSenior Executive for Catholic Collaboration, DePaul University
Home City and StateChicago, IL

Social Services

The Reverend Thomas Behrens
RectorRector of Social Services
TitleFounder, The Night Ministry of Chicago
Home City and StateWilmette, IL

Sports

Ryne Sandberg
RectorRector of Sports

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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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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:
https://thelincolnacademyofillinois.org/new-chapters/

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

2 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.

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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! 👏

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Congratulations, Amna! We’re very proud of your accomplishments.

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

2 weeks ago

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When Charlotte Crofton ’20 found out she would be the #IllinoisCollege 2019 @laofil Student Laureate, she wanted to tell anyone she could find. Congratulations, Charlotte on this amazing accomplishment; the future is bright! #GraduateREADY 📰 story at www.ic.edu/news ... See MoreSee Less

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When Charlotte Crofton ’20 found out she would be the #IllinoisCollege 2019 @laofil Student Laureate, she wanted to tell anyone she could find. Congratulations, Charlotte on this amazing accomplishment; the future is bright! #GraduateREADY 📰 story at www.ic.edu/news

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