Looking to the Future

Rev. John Kalicky, C.PP.S., pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Whiting and a trustee of Calumet College of St. Joseph, said as a Catholic institution, Calumet College reaches out to the community it serves. The college is proud of its diverse student population and its ability to serve minority students in Northwest Indiana.

“I think that’s of tremendous importance to this area and to the church, and Dan is deeply committed to continuing that service,” Kalicky said. “Dan will make a great president, and I look forward to serving with him.”

Lawrence Meyers, chairman-elect of the Board of Trustees, said the Trustees participating in the hiring process felt from the beginning that the right person for the job could come from within the college or the region.

“It is important for leadership to be familiar with our area and the uniqueness of Calumet College and the people we serve,” he noted.

For his part, Lowery said he will be pleased to be part of following through on projects that have already begun at Calumet College.

“Calumet College has a very compelling mission to strengthen the academic rigor and the support structures that are in place. I’m in a good place to continue on that track and work with the faculty to develop what we view as an outstanding academic program tailored to the needs of our undergraduate students,” Lowery said.