Two weeks from today starts Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. As we know severe weather can occur during any month but March through June are the peak times in our area. You should always learn, prepare and plan for if severe weather does strike you are ready. #ilwx

Despite a long history of Black educators in the U.S., only 7% of all public school teachers today are Black - and just 2% are Black men. As Secretary Miguel Cardona notes, having more diverse educators isn't just a goal - it's a necessity. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #TeacherTuesday

We are heroes of the highway. Keeping Illinois roads safe so everyone can get to work, visit family, enjoy a night out, or just take a drive. Are your ready to be a hero of the highway? Apply before 3/15 at illinoistrooper.com #HighwayHeroes #TrooperTrack #SafetyForAll

As if you needed any more reasons NOT to put off #exercise, new #health and #depression research shows why starting, and sticking, with it can improve your #mental #health. #psychology psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfil…

Thank you to the Cook County Sheriff's Office for coming to Lewis University to talk to our Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies students about careers. They particularly enjoyed seeing Samantha, the K9 unit bloodhound 🐾 Cook County Sheriff's Office

Exciting news! Goldie Hawn, founder & CEO of MindUP, will join Tony Sanders for a virtual Fireside Chat on mental health & resiliency March 4. Superintendents, principals, and Illinois lawmakers: check your email for your invitation!

We're not just looking for cadets, we're looking for passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference. We even have specialty positions for our Troopers in logistics, internal investigations, support services, inspections and audits, and governmental affairs.

Shout out to work friends! 🙌 🌐 teachergoals.com

Are you hiring a school counselor, social worker, or psychologist? You may qualify for $25,000 to offset the cost. If your school meets the poverty threshold (60% for elementary, 45% for non-elementary), you're encouraged to apply. There's more info here okt.to/JoapMn

Over 100 students have ALREADY pre-registered for our #LewisU Career Expo Job & Internship Fair! Are YOU pre-registered yet? lewisu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/4…

Congratulations to all of the nominees and award winners at the @JolietChamber’s Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration of Success! Thank you to the Chamber for hosting this event and celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses who are doing amazing work in the community

Happy Leap Day, Flyers! 🐸 We only get one every four years, so we thought we'd have some fun 😆 #LeapDay2024

🎵 The EMM Festival is back and returns to #LewisU for its 22nd Annual Show March 1-2, 2024! 🎻 Michael Hallis among the performers playing a variety of electroacoustic music and electronic media throughout the weekend. More info available at emmfestival.org

School social workers expertly combine mental health training & compassion to support students' behavioral health. This #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek, we're celebrating our school social workers & their important work in our school communities. #SSWWeek2024

Educators, if you have questions about the new Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan, we have answers! Our literacy team invites you to drop in (virtually) via our website okt.to/UDIYGK Noon-1 p.m. March 6 3-4 p.m. March 14 Noon-1 p.m. March 19 3-4 p.m. March 27

Take a minute to read about this awesome educator! #TOYTWE24 okt.to/DjUwux

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Thank you to social workers near and far—especially to our many friends who are at the heart of the United Way of Will County Resilient Youth Initiative! #ResilientWill

Lewis University announces the "Students at the Center for a Better World" comprehensive campaign! Central to our Lasallian Mission, this campaign is ADDRESSING real-world challenges and PAVING THE WAY TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE! Join us here support.lewisu.edu.