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23rd Annual
President's Scholarship Ball
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Hilton Chicago - Grand Ballroom
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce William M. Daley will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier at the 23rd Annual President's Scholarship Ball on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago.
"The Shield of Saint Xavier is the University's highest distinction. It is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and service to the greater Chicago community, especially to the city's Catholic institutions," wrote SXU President Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D., in her letter of invitation to Daley. "We believe that your leadership and service to our nation and to this city, your life and achievements exemplify the ideals of Saint Francis Xavier, Mother Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy."
Past Shield of Saint Xavier honorees include Edward M. Burke (2007), Richard H. Driehaus (2006), Joanne and Arthur Velasquez (2005), James and Ellen O'Connor (2004), and Sister Rosemary Connelly, R.S.M. (1999). Four of Daley's family members have been Shield recipients, including his father, Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley (1989), his brother and sister-in-law, Mayor Richard M. and Maggie Daley (1990), and his sister, Patricia Daley Martino (1995).
The President's Scholarship Ball has raised millions of dollars for the President's Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to Saint Xavier's most deserving students.
Co-chairs of this year's gala are Joseph and Nicolette Balasa and Charles and Ellen Mulaney. Mr. Balasa and Ms. Mulaney are members of the Saint Xavier University Board of Trustees.
For more information about this gala event or to reserve your table, please call (773) 298-3311 or e-mail to specialevents@sxu.edu. Click below to purchase reservations or make a donation online.
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