IL SR0671

Illinois Senate congratulates Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen, professor of music at North Central College in Naperville, on his retirement after a distinguished career in music education and performance

Dr. Van Oyen served as professor of music, director of bands, and instructor of saxophone at North Central College since 1992, spanning over three decades of teaching

Received the Dissinger Award for distinguished teaching and leadership twice from North Central College

Founded the Chords for Kids concert program 19 years ago, providing concert experiences for children with autism and their families

Published interdisciplinary research on relationships between math, music, and art in national journals including Mathematics Teacher and Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School