Founders’ Day 2007

Monday, December 3

Founders’ Day commemorates the five Sisters of Mercy who, with Mother Frances Xavier Warde, founded Saint Francis Xavier Academy for Females, the forerunner of Saint Xavier University, in 1846 in downtown Chicago.

Award Nominations

Nomination forms are due Friday, October 19, 2007.

The Sister Isidore Perrigo, R.S.M. Service Award

The Sister Isidore Perrigo, R.S.M. Service Award recognizes a staff member who has provided outstanding service to the Saint Xavier University community. The award will be presented on the occasion of Founders’ Day, observed this year on Monday, December 3, at 2 p.m. in the Butler Reception Room.

The Sister Isidore Perrigo, R.S.M. Service Award Nomination Form (PDF)

Faculty Award

The Saint Xavier University Award recognizes a faculty member who has excelled in community service.

Faculty Award Nomination Form (PDF)

Mother Paulita Morris, R.S.M. Service Award

The Board of Trustees established the Mother Paulita Morris, R.S.M. Service Award to recognize a student who exemplifies the qualities of leadership and service that were characteristic of Mother Paulita’s ministry.

Mother Paulita Morris, R.S.M. Service Award Application/Nomination Form (PDF)

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