Benedictine University
is a private Catholic university located in Lisle, Illinois. The institution has retained close relations with the Benedictine Order.
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Athletics
Benedictine's athletic teams (known as the Eagles) compete at the
NCAA Division III level. The athletic programs include the following sports: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, bocce ball and volleyball.
The campus of Benedictine is also the home of summer collegiate baseball team, the
Dupage Dragons.
History
Originally named St. Procopius College and located in the
Pilsen community of
Chicago, the school was founded in 1887 by the
Order of Saint Benedict. The campus was moved to its current location in 1901. St. Procopius College changed its name to Illinois Benedictine College in 1971, which became Benedictine University in 1996.
Presidents of the University
- Daniel Kucera - a Benedictine who would later become Archbishop of Dubuque.
- Richard C. Becker, Ph.D., 1976-1995
- William J. Carroll, Ph.D. , 1995-present
The Krasa Krew
The Krasa Krew is an informal organization of both commuters and on campus residents at Benedictine University who feel that the campus is too stressful and lacks proper organizations and facilities to properly facilitate the destressing of any student. This organization is open to all of the student body, faculty and even people that are not even affiliated with the school. However, many students shy away from this often controversial group due to its free discussions about any topic as well as its often combative methods of stress relief. As the name implies, this group is centered in the Krasa Student Center and can be found there almost daily.