Flight Path to the Future:

Aviation at Lewis University

Celebrate Lewis University's aviation legacy—over 90 years of innovation, service, and excellence. From training Chicago's youth to preparing nearly 1,200 Navy pilots during World War II, Lewis continues to lead with hands-on programs in flight, maintenance, air traffic control, and unmanned aircraft systems. Tonight we proudly honor the University's role as the premier aviation education provider in the Chicago region.

"While pilots are undoubtedly vital to aviation, and I am certifiably appreciative of pilots as one myself, they represent only a part of an incredibly complex system. Aviation depends on professionals in airport management, operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, security, planning, manufacturing, aircraft maintenance, dispatch, emergency management, and many other disciplines. These individuals work behind the scenes to ensure the system operates safely and efficiently, yet they rarely receive the same recognition afforded to airline pilots and air traffic controllers." - Andrew Wolanik,, C.M., ACE '10, Director of Operations & Maintenance - Chicago Executive Airport

Mission Fund
The Lewis University Mission Fund provides a lifeline for students facing unforeseen challenges, like the loss of a parent, that may prevent them from graduating. This financial support creates hope for students who need it the most. By supporting Signum Fidei, you're doing more than attending an event - you're opening doors for students in need. Every dollar raised for the Mission Fund provides critical financial aid, ensuring that passionate future educators, nurses, pilots, and scientists can step into their field, shape communities, and inspire generations to come. Because of you, dreams will become reality.