u of i: a home away from home
by gabby petruzzello
For this month’s college corner, I decided to research a college with a tradition of excellence that lay outside state lines. Several of my family members attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and my uncle is a professor at the university. Who better to describe the university than the alumni and faculty of this prestigious institution?
Opened in 1868, the University of Illinois (U of I) at Urbana-Champaign offers strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and business. This past year, the university celebrated 150 years of exceptional education.
“It has some of the best people in their fields in the world that are faculty here are the university,” commented Professor of Kinesiology at U of I, Steve Petruzzello. Continuing, Petruzzello said, “For what I do, it’s one of the best universities in the word.”
The university is well-known for its exceptional business program. The Gies College of Business is named after Larry Gies who donated $150 million to the university. Gies’s contributions account for the numerous scholarships and strong funding for the business sector of the university. U of I Alumni Tony and Erin Petruzzello attended the Gies College of Business, both majoring in accounting and receiving a scholarship for the Business-Honors Program.
“The college of business is really well renowned compared to other schools...If you’re looking for a business degree, it’s a great choice...It’s top five year and year in the country for business, in particular, accounting,” said U of I graduate, Erin Petruzzello.
The business program allows for various opportunities, including internships, international travel, and success beyond graduation. 54% of undergraduate business students study abroad at least once and the job placement rate for undergraduate students is 96%.
The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences also holds a strong reputation. The university values agricultural experimentation, with hundreds of acres of farmland and farm animals designed to immerse students.
The Morrow Plot is located on university grounds, showing the significance of agriculture to the university. As the largest crop research field in North America, the Morrow Plot carried enough significance to shape the construction of the Undergraduate Library. In order to prevent a shadow being cast upon the plot, the Undergraduate Library was built completely underground, connected to the Main Library through an underground tunnel. The university contains institutions and resources for students who want to pursue various fields of research.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions established following the signing of the Morrill Act in 1862. The university includes fifteen colleges, 354 university-owned buildings, four theaters, and over twenty libraries, with one of the largest engineering libraries in the country. The libraries hold over twenty-four million items making it one of the largest public university libraries in the world. The millions of resources available at the university help students to easily find research in their field of interest.
As one of the professors at the university, Steve Petruzzello has taught Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity and Psychophysiology in Exercise and Sport, as well as a graduate seminar.
Reflecting the positive attitude of many faculty members, Petruzzello said, “It’s always fun to try and get people excited about the field that I’m in and I always tell them that I’m not teaching them anything, that all I hope to do is get them interested in or excited enough to learn what we’re doing in the class.”
As a Big 10 school, students are able to pursue both academics and extracurricular activities. U of I offers sports, both competitive and casual, sororities, fraternities, research opportunities, and clubs.
“Students have a lot of opportunities if they chose to take them to get involved in research with faculty members, which is always really good,” said Professor of Kinesiology Steve Petruzzello.
Many students decide to join a fraternity or sorority because, “It’s a good mix between education and learning, but also becoming an adult,” said Chi Omega member Erin Petruzzello.
Continuing E. Petruzzello said, “I was really involved in Greek life. The sorority was a big part of my life when I was here and it’s really big on U of I’s campus compared to other campuses...It’s a good way to make friends, the school is pretty big and it was a way to make it smaller really quick.”
Delta Sigma Phi member Tony Petruzzello noted that “having all of your best friends within walking distance” is one of the perks of being in a sorority. Continuing, T. Petruzzello said, “When I stopped playing football, I wanted a way to meet new people. I had a couple of friends from the business program that were in this particular fraternity. It was just a way of getting involved in something on campus.”
Other students chose to immerse themselves in collegiate athletics, which can provide many students with financial support to pay for college.
Education major and collegiate swimmer, Alyssa Petruzzello commented, “Being a college athlete is a very unique experience...lots of life lessons to be learned: time management, being on top of your game all the time....You get a somewhat sense of community, family, because you started college with thirty people you got to know right away.”
Before making a decision to become a collegiate athlete, it is important to note the weariness of training and the strain of travel on your education at the university.
“It just wasn’t fun anymore for me. It felt like a job...I’m going to college to get my education and I’m going to focus more on that and try to do some other things that are a part of going to college,” reflected Tony Petruzzello.
The contributions of alumni positively impact the entire university. The alumni help support the university to show school pride and to help all students become successful at their career path. The Alumni Association raises money from donors and grants.
“We don’t do fundraising at the Alumni Association, we do friendraising. We try and engage alumni so that they have a stronger affinity toward the university. One of the benefits of that could be that they make a donation, or they might mentor students, or they might volunteer in other ways,” said Assistant Vice President of Alumni Information Services Wendy Petruzzello.
As both alumni and faculty at the university, this article is a testimony to the success and strong reputation of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that has lasted 150 years, and will continue teaching students for hundreds of years more.
Opened in 1868, the University of Illinois (U of I) at Urbana-Champaign offers strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and business. This past year, the university celebrated 150 years of exceptional education.
“It has some of the best people in their fields in the world that are faculty here are the university,” commented Professor of Kinesiology at U of I, Steve Petruzzello. Continuing, Petruzzello said, “For what I do, it’s one of the best universities in the word.”
The university is well-known for its exceptional business program. The Gies College of Business is named after Larry Gies who donated $150 million to the university. Gies’s contributions account for the numerous scholarships and strong funding for the business sector of the university. U of I Alumni Tony and Erin Petruzzello attended the Gies College of Business, both majoring in accounting and receiving a scholarship for the Business-Honors Program.
“The college of business is really well renowned compared to other schools...If you’re looking for a business degree, it’s a great choice...It’s top five year and year in the country for business, in particular, accounting,” said U of I graduate, Erin Petruzzello.
The business program allows for various opportunities, including internships, international travel, and success beyond graduation. 54% of undergraduate business students study abroad at least once and the job placement rate for undergraduate students is 96%.
The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences also holds a strong reputation. The university values agricultural experimentation, with hundreds of acres of farmland and farm animals designed to immerse students.
The Morrow Plot is located on university grounds, showing the significance of agriculture to the university. As the largest crop research field in North America, the Morrow Plot carried enough significance to shape the construction of the Undergraduate Library. In order to prevent a shadow being cast upon the plot, the Undergraduate Library was built completely underground, connected to the Main Library through an underground tunnel. The university contains institutions and resources for students who want to pursue various fields of research.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions established following the signing of the Morrill Act in 1862. The university includes fifteen colleges, 354 university-owned buildings, four theaters, and over twenty libraries, with one of the largest engineering libraries in the country. The libraries hold over twenty-four million items making it one of the largest public university libraries in the world. The millions of resources available at the university help students to easily find research in their field of interest.
As one of the professors at the university, Steve Petruzzello has taught Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity and Psychophysiology in Exercise and Sport, as well as a graduate seminar.
Reflecting the positive attitude of many faculty members, Petruzzello said, “It’s always fun to try and get people excited about the field that I’m in and I always tell them that I’m not teaching them anything, that all I hope to do is get them interested in or excited enough to learn what we’re doing in the class.”
As a Big 10 school, students are able to pursue both academics and extracurricular activities. U of I offers sports, both competitive and casual, sororities, fraternities, research opportunities, and clubs.
“Students have a lot of opportunities if they chose to take them to get involved in research with faculty members, which is always really good,” said Professor of Kinesiology Steve Petruzzello.
Many students decide to join a fraternity or sorority because, “It’s a good mix between education and learning, but also becoming an adult,” said Chi Omega member Erin Petruzzello.
Continuing E. Petruzzello said, “I was really involved in Greek life. The sorority was a big part of my life when I was here and it’s really big on U of I’s campus compared to other campuses...It’s a good way to make friends, the school is pretty big and it was a way to make it smaller really quick.”
Delta Sigma Phi member Tony Petruzzello noted that “having all of your best friends within walking distance” is one of the perks of being in a sorority. Continuing, T. Petruzzello said, “When I stopped playing football, I wanted a way to meet new people. I had a couple of friends from the business program that were in this particular fraternity. It was just a way of getting involved in something on campus.”
Other students chose to immerse themselves in collegiate athletics, which can provide many students with financial support to pay for college.
Education major and collegiate swimmer, Alyssa Petruzzello commented, “Being a college athlete is a very unique experience...lots of life lessons to be learned: time management, being on top of your game all the time....You get a somewhat sense of community, family, because you started college with thirty people you got to know right away.”
Before making a decision to become a collegiate athlete, it is important to note the weariness of training and the strain of travel on your education at the university.
“It just wasn’t fun anymore for me. It felt like a job...I’m going to college to get my education and I’m going to focus more on that and try to do some other things that are a part of going to college,” reflected Tony Petruzzello.
The contributions of alumni positively impact the entire university. The alumni help support the university to show school pride and to help all students become successful at their career path. The Alumni Association raises money from donors and grants.
“We don’t do fundraising at the Alumni Association, we do friendraising. We try and engage alumni so that they have a stronger affinity toward the university. One of the benefits of that could be that they make a donation, or they might mentor students, or they might volunteer in other ways,” said Assistant Vice President of Alumni Information Services Wendy Petruzzello.
As both alumni and faculty at the university, this article is a testimony to the success and strong reputation of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that has lasted 150 years, and will continue teaching students for hundreds of years more.
a california gem: chapman university
by abbey fillhouer
There are many great choices for students in Wisconsin, as well as schools in other states that remain undiscovered like Chapman University.
The things that make Chapman University unique is the fact that it is one of the oldest schools in California, but every building in the campus has been renovated in the past 20 years. The school is a hands-on type of school where, in your senior year, students have to research something and present it at the end.
Chapman University is a private school located in Orange County, California. The address for the school is 1 University Dr, Orange, CA 92866. Something interesting is that it is a drive minute drive to Disneyland.
With the school being private, tuition and fees can be pricey. The cost is $50,210 per year.
Chapman University’s acceptance rate is 47%. Though, the school is a small campus with around 8,000 students. Chapman offers a small campus and small school atmosphere that can attract a unique diversity of students.
Chapman University offers 63 majors like Art, Film Studies, Journalism, and many more, as well as 53 minors.
Chapman does offer on campus housing with private bathrooms. Freshman and sophomores have to live on campus, but upperclassman can get their own apartments.
The things that make Chapman University unique is the fact that it is one of the oldest schools in California, but every building in the campus has been renovated in the past 20 years. The school is a hands-on type of school where, in your senior year, students have to research something and present it at the end.
Chapman University is a private school located in Orange County, California. The address for the school is 1 University Dr, Orange, CA 92866. Something interesting is that it is a drive minute drive to Disneyland.
With the school being private, tuition and fees can be pricey. The cost is $50,210 per year.
Chapman University’s acceptance rate is 47%. Though, the school is a small campus with around 8,000 students. Chapman offers a small campus and small school atmosphere that can attract a unique diversity of students.
Chapman University offers 63 majors like Art, Film Studies, Journalism, and many more, as well as 53 minors.
Chapman does offer on campus housing with private bathrooms. Freshman and sophomores have to live on campus, but upperclassman can get their own apartments.