| Name: | Colonna, Leslie |
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Credentials: | MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art B.S., Art, Skidmore College |
| Department: | Art and Design |
| Location: | Romeoville (Main) |
| Box: | 223 |
| Phone: | (815)836-5532 |
| Email: | colonnle@lewisu.edu |
November 12, 2018.Another Successful Koinonia Serves Students and Faculty On November 2-4, 36 students and Leslie Colonna, assistant professor of Art & Design, participated in Lewis University Koinonia (LUK 59). The participants connected with each other; [MORE][PHOTO]
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November 6, 2017.Lewis University Art and Design Faculty Exhibit Work Nov. 6-30 In November, Lewis University’s Department of Art and Design will open an art exhibit featuring its faculty members, Kristin Callahan, Leslie Colonna and Mark Swain as well as retired [MORE][PHOTO]
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October 10, 2016.Leslie Colonna’s Artwork is on Exhibit in Reopened Lockport Museum The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery has reopened with an exhibit called “Open.” The exhibit includes a range of artwork from the permanent collections. Illinois artists from [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 17, 2015.Br. James Named Honorary Founder at Red Tie Ball/Signum Fidei Celebration Brother James Gaffney, FSC , President, had high praise and voiced his personal gratitude for the splendid recognition that was presented to him at the 2015 Red Tie Ball/The Signum [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 5, 2015.Lewis Sponsors and Participates in Kidzfest 2015 An enthusiastic and grateful crowd of approximately 5,000 children and their parents flocked to Kidzfest 2015 in downtown Joliet on Saturday, August 1, streaming into the Lewis University [MORE][PHOTO]
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May 14, 2015.State Award for Lewis University and Joliet Area Historical Museum Lewis University and the Joliet Area Historical Museum have received the first place Award of Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society for a joint exhibit, entitled [MORE][PHOTO]
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November 26, 2014.Lewis University launches eighth issue of Jet Fuel Review Lewis University student-run and faculty-advised literary journal, the Jet Fuel Review , recently launched their bi-annual issue. The online journal features work by Lewis University [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 6, 2014.Kidzfest in Joliet Draws Thousands of Kids and Families Thousands of children with their parents or family members streamed into the Lewis University Mini-Campus Saturday, August 2, to enjoy the annual Kidzfest activities in Joliet. More [MORE][PHOTO]
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July 7, 2014.Free Kidzfest in Joliet brings fun for kids of all ages Activities for children of all ages will be featured at the Lewis University Mini-Campus during Kidzfest 2014, to be held Saturday, Aug. 2 in downtown Joliet. A free family festival, [MORE][PHOTO]
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May 30, 2014.Did You Know? Learning Clusters Attract Resident Students This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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May 23, 2014.Dennis Cremin provides expertise on TV series premiere episode of “Hidden History in your House” Dr. Dennis Cremin , professor of history and director of the Lewis University History Center , recently served as an expert on the premiere episode of a new TV series “Hidden History [MORE][PHOTO]
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April 11, 2014.Did You Know? CRS Ambassadors on Campus This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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April 9, 2014.Did You Know? Service Learning Projects Reflect Majors This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 31, 2014.Did You Know? Service Learning Opportunities This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Send news or suggestions [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 28, 2014.Faculty Accomplishments from the College of Arts & Sciences, Week of March 31 Dr. Dennis H. Cremin presented at the National Council on Public History Annual Conference in Monterrey, CA. Thursday, March 20 in a Classroom Project Showcase. His presentation was [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 10, 2014.Lewis University Partners with Joliet Area Historical Museum on New Exhibit Dr. Dennis Cremin , history professor and director of the Lewis University History Center , recently described how Lewis University has partnered with the Joliet Area Historical Museum [MORE][PHOTO]
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February 17, 2014.Faculty Accomplishments from College of Arts and Sciences, Week of February 17 Serafima Gettys was invited by Colorado College in Colorado Springs to conduct a two-day workshop for their foreign language faculty about Usage-Based Instruction (UBI), an innovative [MORE][PHOTO]
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February 6, 2014.Lewis Partners with Joliet Area Historical Museum Lewis University has partnered with the Joliet Area Historical Museum in creating and presenting an exhibit on “The Emergence of Modern Joliet: Art, Industry & Urbanization” which [MORE][PHOTO]
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December 13, 2013.President’s Christmas Reception Stirs Holiday Spirit Approximately 400 members of the Lewis University Community attended the highly successful 2013 President’s Christmas Reception on Wednesday, December 11, enjoying a lovely event that [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 30, 2013.Lewis University’s Celebration of the Humanities Lewis University presents the Celebration of Humanities Series during the Fall semester on the university’s main campus in Romeoville. The series commemorates important cultural landmarks [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 9, 2013.Celebration of the Humanities Series Highlights Fall Semester Lewis University is presenting A Celebration of the Humanities Series during the Fall semester to commemorate important cultural landmarks from the past two centuries in areas featuring [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 6, 2013.Lewis Site Educates, Entertains at Kidzfest 2013 Brother James Gaffney, FSC , President, had high praise for the Lewis University Kidzfest Committee and the dozens of volunteers who presented impressive, educational and entertaining [MORE][PHOTO]
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July 16, 2013.Kidzfest 2013 in Joliet to feature family fun Activities for children of all ages will be featured at the Lewis University Mini-Campus during Kidzfest 2013, a free family festival in downtown Joliet for children to play, explore, [MORE][PHOTO]
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May 28, 2013.Statue of St. De La Salle Sculpted by Leslie Colonna Leslie Colonna (Art Department) has sculpted a beautiful and impressive statue of Saint John Baptist de La Salle , founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers who sponsor Lewis University. [MORE][PHOTO]
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April 29, 2013.Swain and Colonna exhibit artwork in Art Gallery The beginning of May will mark the art show opening for two Lewis University faculty members, Mark Swain and Leslie Colonna . The opening reception will run from 7 -9 p.m. May 3 in [MORE][PHOTO]
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April 29, 2013.Take Our Kids to Work Day Again a Success Congratulations to all who worked so creatively in organizing and presenting another successful “Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day” at Lewis University on Thursday, April 25, [MORE][PHOTO]
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February 25, 2013.President’s Fifth Annual Art Show Highlights Talent Lewis University opened its newly constructed Art Gallery with The President’s Fifth Annual Art Show. The inaugural exhibit featured the work of various Lewis students and alumni, with [MORE][PHOTO]
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February 7, 2013.Impressive New Lewis University Gallery Opens with Juried Art Show Lewis University opened its newly constructed Lewis University Art Gallery with an Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, February 6. The inaugural exhibit, scheduled from February [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 9, 2012.Lewis Kidzfest Brings in Crowds Despite Heat Lewis University drew crowds to its Mini-Campus on Saturday, August 4, at Kidzfest 2012 in Joliet despite temperatures that reportedly approached 99 degrees. More than a hundred faculty, [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 12, 2012.Professor Jackie White Publishes Chapbook Congratulations Dr. Jackie White (English) on the publication of her wonderful new chapbook “Come Clearing.” Cover art for the publication was done by Lewis’s own Professor [MORE][PHOTO]
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January 30, 2012.English Professors Publish Work Congratulations to the following three professors (English) for having their works published: Nate Slawson recently had his first poetry collection, “PANIC ATTACK, USA,” published [MORE][PHOTO]
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January 18, 2012.Artwork by Lewis Faculty Installed in Science Center “Unity,” a unique and beautiful piece of art has been installed on the main floor of the new Lewis University Science Center. Created of wood from trees harvested from the construction [MORE][PHOTO]
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January 3, 2012.Advanced Design Students Create Interior Design for School Advanced Design students at Lewis University recently created an interior design plan for the Brooks Elementary School in Bolingbrook. The Brooks School is a new facility that houses [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 8, 2011.Hundreds Volunteer in Community During Welcome Days More than 700 new Lewis students and nearly 50 staff and Peer Ministers volunteered at SOAR into the Community , an impressive community service opportunity that provided assistance [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 30, 2011.Welcome Days for Freshmen, New Transfers and Returning Students High praise is extended to all who collaborated so effectively to present the 2011 Welcome Days for new and returning students at Lewis University. This year, the events unfolded in [MORE][PHOTO]
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November 1, 2010.Empty Bowls Fundraiser & Hunger Banquet- Nov. 3rd Empty Bowls Fundraiser 11:00-1:30 Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Sale And Complimentary Lunch Bowls created by Lewis University community members and friends Raising funds [MORE][PHOTO]
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July 21, 2010.DECORATE BOWLS FOR CHARITY-Friday, July 23 DECORATE BOWLS FOR CHARITY This Friday, July 23 from 11 am – 1 pm, FA 104 Buy your own bowl for $10 or just decorate one to be sold at the banquet. Gather your family, [MORE][PHOTO]
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June 1, 2010.Call for Volunteers for Empty Bowls-Raising money to help feed and serve those in need Together, we can help end hunger http://www.emptybowls.net Lewis University Empty Bowls/Hunger Banquet 2010 Call for Volunteers to help prepare for the event!!! 9am-12noon [MORE][PHOTO]
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April 19, 2010.Join Us: Come Clean, Go Green Awards Ceremony Please join us on Earth Day, April 22nd, at 6:30pm in Sancta Alberta Chapel for an Awards Ceremony to honor the winning proposals that help encourage sustainability at Lewis University. [MORE][PHOTO]
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November 11, 2009.Hunger Week 2009 Focuses on Providing Food for the Needy, Raising Awareness of Hunger Many thanks are extended to all of those who planned, prepared for and presented the many activities of Hunger Week 2009. This year’s efforts were highly collaborative, with University [MORE][PHOTO]
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October 8, 2009.Multi-faceted Homecoming and Family Day Celebration Scores at Lewis Those who worked on the very ambitious but highly successful Homecoming and Family Day Celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2009 were congratulated by Brother James Gaffney, FSC , President, [MORE][PHOTO]
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October 5, 2009.Empty Bowl’s Project Presentation Nov. 4 A multimedia presentation on the Art for Good/Empty Bowl’s project will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the University Dining Room. At the event, Lewis University [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 10, 2009.Arts Gala 2009 Achieves Success, Raises Funds for Arts & Ideas Series Congratulations to all who assisted in planning, arranging and presenting Arts Gala 2009 with its global theme, Splendour of Japan . Despite the difficult current economic circumstances, [MORE][PHOTO]
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June 1, 2008.Birthdays for June 2008 Happy Birthday to the following faculty and staff members who celebrate their birthdays from June 1 – June 30: June 1, Dwight DeVries , Facilities June 1, Laszlo Stojalowsky [MORE][PHOTO]
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December 12, 2007.President’s Christmas Reception Draws Faculty, Staff and Guests Much appreciation to all who contributed to the splendid holiday spirit and welcoming atmosphere of the President’s Christmas Reception for Faculty and Staff, held Friday, December [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 12, 2007.Arts Gala Celebrates Lewis University’s 75th Anniversary Congratulations to all who were involved in the success of the twentieth annual Arts Gala at Lewis University, held Saturday, March 10 as a benefit for the Arts & Ideas series. More [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 11, 2006.Did You Know? This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Did You Know that [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 4, 2006.Did You Know? This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Did You Know that [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 28, 2006.Welcome to New Employees Please welcome the following new faculty members to Lewis University: College of Arts and Sciences James Burke , Assistant Professor of Theology Dr. Wendy Burns , Assistant [MORE][PHOTO]
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August 18, 2006.Did You Know? This section of University News will be published as little-known or new information is discovered that may be of interest to the Lewis University Community. Did You Know that [MORE][PHOTO]
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December 16, 2005.President’s Christmas Reception Draws 350 Faculty, Staff and Guests Congratulations to all who contributed to the warmth and conviviality of the President’s Christmas Reception for Faculty and Staff, held Friday, December 9, in the Dining Halls. [MORE][PHOTO]
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September 25, 2003.Signum Fidei Celebration is Huge Success, Donation Announced Congratulations to Institutional Advancement and all who were instrumental in the success of the fifth annual Signum Fidei (Sign of Faith) Celebration, held Saturday, September 20, [MORE][PHOTO]
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March 13, 2003.Arts Gala Sets a Record for Attendance Nearly 250 people attended Arts Gala 2003, held Saturday, March 8, on the Lewis campus. This year’s event set a Gala record for reservations, donations, raffle sales and silent auction. [MORE][PHOTO]
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