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Alum Berto Aguayo Named American Red Cross Social Justice Hero

Berto Aguayo ’16 is receiving recognition from the American Red Cross for his outreach and advocacy efforts.

Aguayo was named a Social Justice Hero by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago for his work with Increase the Peace, an organization that develops young leaders and promotes peace through community organizing and policy advocacy. Aguayo is the executive director of the organization and also provides mentorship to youth.

Students Select Chemistry Lecturer Rahel Bokretsion for Excellence in Teaching Award

Chemistry lecturer Rahel Bokretsion is the recipient of the 2023 Mother Evelyn Murphy Excellence in Teaching Award from Dominican University.

The award recognizes full-time undergraduate faculty members for achievements in teaching, including their command and communication of subject matter, ability to intellectually stimulate students, and their availability to students for academic assistance, among other criteria.

Winners of the award are selected through student voting.