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May 26, 2009
The award, which is the highest honor bestowed by Saint Ignatius College Prep, will be given in recognition of Father Wild’s commitment to the Church, Jesuit education, promotion of social justice and leadership of Marquette University.
“I began my Jesuit journey more than 50 years ago at St. Ignatius, and the principles and values I learned there have served me well ever since,” said Father Wild.
Saint Ignatius College Prep has previously honored the likes of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley; Ed Brabec for his work in Chicago labor unions; Jim O’Connor for his work with Big Shoulders; Sister Catherine Norris from St. Vincent de Paul; and Rev. Jim Close from Mercy Home.
In addition to Father Wild, other Ignatius alumni serve Marquette in leadership positions, including Dr. John Pauly, provost; Tricia Geraghty, vice president for marketing and communication; Joseph Kearney, dean and professor of law; and Rev. Michael Class, S.J., adjunct assistant professor of professional studies and former Ignatius trustee. Another former Saint Ignatius trustee, Cherryl Thomas, is a Marquette alumna and trustee. There are also more than 70 St. Ignatius alumni who currently attend Marquette.
President Robert A. Wild, S.J., to receive Dei Gloriam Award
Rev. Robert A. Wild, S.J., president of Marquette University, will be honored with the 2009 Dei Gloriam Award at Saint Ignatius College Prep’s graduation ceremony Sunday, May 31, in Chicago. Father Wild is a graduate of Saint Ignatius.The award, which is the highest honor bestowed by Saint Ignatius College Prep, will be given in recognition of Father Wild’s commitment to the Church, Jesuit education, promotion of social justice and leadership of Marquette University.
“I began my Jesuit journey more than 50 years ago at St. Ignatius, and the principles and values I learned there have served me well ever since,” said Father Wild.
Saint Ignatius College Prep has previously honored the likes of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley; Ed Brabec for his work in Chicago labor unions; Jim O’Connor for his work with Big Shoulders; Sister Catherine Norris from St. Vincent de Paul; and Rev. Jim Close from Mercy Home.
In addition to Father Wild, other Ignatius alumni serve Marquette in leadership positions, including Dr. John Pauly, provost; Tricia Geraghty, vice president for marketing and communication; Joseph Kearney, dean and professor of law; and Rev. Michael Class, S.J., adjunct assistant professor of professional studies and former Ignatius trustee. Another former Saint Ignatius trustee, Cherryl Thomas, is a Marquette alumna and trustee. There are also more than 70 St. Ignatius alumni who currently attend Marquette.
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