Carolyn Brodnicki Serdar '99 '02
From her earliest days, Carolyn Brodnicki Serdar '99 '02 had a unique connection to Lewis University. "As a high school student, I volunteered behind the scenes at the Philip Lynch Theater. I fell in love with the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the theater program curriculum," she recalled. Lewis University was already part of her life, as her parents worked at the university, and frequent visits to the campus made her appreciate its beauty and community. At Lewis, Carolyn found a place where she could challenge herself and discover her vocation through supportive experiences like campus ministry and the theater program. She immersed herself in campus life, engaging in various clubs, organizations, and activities that forged deep friendships. "Some of my favorite activities included joining the Peer Ministry program and starting the college’s first LGBTQ+ club," she says. Her involvement in the Koinonia retreat, the church choir, and a service tr