2011 News Archive
SXU football wins first-ever National Championship
Cougars claim victory over Carroll College, 24-20
Rep. Lipinski places friendly wager with Rep. Rehberg that SXU will triumph in NAIA Football Championship
SXU football advances to NAIA National Championship for first time in history
Watch the Cougars take on Carroll College at Gilhooley's and enjoy raffles, free halftime buffet on Sat., Dec. 17
Holocaust survivor and Catholic bishop to be honored at SXU's 2011 Winter Commencement
Sidney Finkel and Bishop Moses B. Anderson will attend Dec. 17 ceremony
SXU raises more than $28,000 for study abroad scholarship named for beloved alum
Study abroad scholarship commemorates life of Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. '08
SXU's Service Through Action Team volunteers at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Students and alumni assisted in packing almost 800 boxes of food for local families
SXU closes out Fall 2011 concert season with Christmas performances
SXU to host lecture by foremost scholar on Sisters of Mercy founder Catherine McAuley
Sister Mary Sullivan will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 1
SXU hosts regional wine reception for alumni, friends and prospective adult students
More than 80 people enjoyed conversation and networking with fine wines and appetizers
SXU raises more than $2,400 to fight breast cancer at first Zumbathon
Dance/exercise event raised money for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
SXU to screen Pixar's animated classic "Toy Story" at 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 15
Free event is part of 2011-12 film series, "Animation: The Art of Film"
SXU to host the work of artist Barbara Blacharczyk
"Formation and Flux: Drawings from the Water and Shell Series" will be displayed through Nov. 29
SXU to honor James and Patricia Morris with the Shield of Saint Xavier at 27th Annual President's Scholarship Ball
SXU will bestow its highest honor on two of the University's most generous donors on Sat., March 24
SXU Fall 2011 Concert Schedule
Video Alert - SXU and WGN-TV partner to honor outstanding Chicago-area teachers with Teacher of the Month program
Watch video of Michael Low of Little Village Lawndale High School
Obama adviser Robert Gibbs speaks to nearly 1,000 at SXU
Former White House press secretary discussed major issues such as economic crisis and Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Seminar to offer professional, personal and spiritual resources for families dealing with autism on Nov. 5
“Faith Renewed: Studying Autism, Finding Humility” with autism expert Prof. Sandra Burkhardt
Explore the ethical issues in end-of-life care with nationally recognized bioethicist Daniel Sulmasy at SXU on Nov. 2
“Beyond Death Panels: Ethical Issues in Care at the End of Life" is part of SXU's Squeaky Weal Lecture Series
SXU hosts Alumnae Voice Recital and book signing on Oct. 29
Michelle Gliottoni-Rodriguez '02 will sing and sign copies of her first novel "Opera Macabre"
Congresswoman Judy Biggert tours SXU's new state-of-the-art learning center
STEM Learning Center aims to improve area teachers' knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
SXU dedicates new nursing lab and endowed scholarship named for alumna
Mary Kay '44 and Charles E. Schmidt Lifespan Learning Lab made possible by generous donation
Get info about Medicare, social security and more at Senior Fair on Oct. 17 at SXU
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) will address attendees
See the restored version of German sci-fi classic film "Metropolis" at SXU
6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 10 in McGuire Hall
Explore the connection between ancient Roman gladiators and NASCAR at SXU on Nov. 3
"Bread and Circuses: Truth and Fiction in the Ancient Gladiator and Chariot Arena" with Western Illinois University Professor Lee Brice
Financial Planning Association of Illinois – South Suburban Council donates more than $1,000 to SXU student scholarship
Scholarship named in honor of beloved former business instructor Jim McCabe
Celebrate creative broadcasting by listening to WXAV 88.3FM today on College Radio Day
WXAV Station Manager Peter Kreten co-founded international event recognizing this unique form of media
Learn fun and helpful fitness facts at SXU's first 2011-12 John T. Farrell, Sr. Forum on Tues., Oct. 18
Join fitness expert Nancy Norkiewicz for "Fitness Facts, Fallacies and Fit-tastic Foods"
SXU celebrates grand re-opening of Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library
Area elected officials attended ribbon-cutting ceremony at state-of-the-art facility
Prospective students: Learn about SXU at Fall Campus Visit Day
Get info about programs, campus life, scholarships, financial aid and more on Oct. 16
Tickets still available for Obama adviser Robert Gibbs’ lecture at SXU
Former White House press secretary will speak on Thurs., Oct. 20
Learn about the Daley family's rise to power at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 13 at SXU
"The Daleys of Chicago: An American Family" with Columbia College Professor Dominic Pacyga, Ph.D.
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher to play at SXU on Thurs., Oct. 6
Carnegie Hall performer will play works by Bach, Ravel and more
SXU to host "Stop the Killing of Women in Juarez!" on Oct. 6
Marisela Ortiz Rivera of Bring Our Daughters Back Home will speak about the nearly 400 young women who were kidnapped and murdered
Learn about the life of St. Therese of Lisieux at SXU's Theology South lecture series
Writer, artist and performer Marcia Whitney-Schenck will speak at 9:30 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 6
See SXU's newly renovated Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library on Oct. 3
Grand re-opening includes guided tours and refreshments
TV Alert - SXU and WGN-TV partner to honor outstanding Chicago-area teachers with Teacher of the Month program
First Teacher of the Month, Norma Gutierrez of Noble Street College Prep, will appear on WGN on Sept. 29
SXU Gallery to host the work of Chicago artist Ed McCullough
"Crossings" exhibit on display from Sept. 28 to Oct. 18
SXU wraps up successful 2011 Homecoming Week celebration
Undefeated Cougars crush Trinity International University 49-14, more than 900 attend 11th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk
SXU announces new Board of Trustees members
Maryanne Stevens, RSM, Ph.D., John Simmons, CFA, Hope L. Flack, J.D., and Alexandra Moran
SXU hosts "The Power of Image" photography exhibit through Wed., Oct. 5
Closing reception at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5
SXU recognized as "Military Friendly School" on G.I. Jobs' 2012 list
List honors top 20 percent of higher ed institutions doing the most to embrace America's service members
Memorial Mass for former SXU President Sister Betty Barrett, RSM
All welcome to attend service at 9 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 20 at Mercy Chapel
Celebrate SXU's 2011 Homecoming at 11th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk
Event begins at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 24 at Chicago campus
CME Group Executive Chairman the Hon. Terrence A. Duffy to Speak at SXU on Sept. 27
Former presidential adviser and Southside native to discuss business ethics
Elected officials meet with local business leaders at SXU's Sixth Annual "Breakfast With Your Legislators"
Attendees included State Sen. Edward Maloney, State Rep. Kelly Burke and Cook County Commissioner John Daley
SXU continues to rank among top 25 percent in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 “Best Colleges in the Midwest”
SXU’s sixth consecutive year in top 25 percent
SXU to celebrate 2011 Homecoming with week of events
Alumni come back to give back
SXU launches new pre-law program with Constitution Day celebration
Prof. Robert Shapiro will discuss the nature of constitutional rights, talk to students about law school
Network with Chicagoland elected officials at SXU's Sixth Annual "Breakfast With Your Legislators" on Sept. 15
Scheduled attendees include: State Sen. Edward Maloney, State Rep. Kelly Burke and Cook County Commissioner John Daley
SXU hosts two-part lecture about war, religion and ethics
Catholic Colloquium series lecture "The Ethics of War: Two Perspectives" is on Sept. 7 and 8
Video Alert - FOX Chicago News covers B-Ray Day fundraiser for Billy Rehfeld at SXU on Sept. 1
SXU to host book signing with distinguished author and lawyer Laura Caldwell
Caldwell will discuss her latest mystery novel Claim of Innocence
Video alert - Prof. Faisal Rahman discusses the Libyan revolution
Watch interview on ABC 7 Chicago
Painter Joel Sheesley’s work to be displayed at SXU Gallery through Sept. 13
Artist’s lecture and reception on Sept. 1
SXU’s 15th Annual Golf Classic raises more than $120,000 for student scholarships
Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses the debt ceiling debate on NBC5 show The Talk hosted by Marion Brooks, and Professor Rahman discusses the downgrade of our credit rating on the same show
SXU releases spring 2011 Dean’s List
List honors full-time students with high GPAs
SXU releases spring 2011 Honorable Mention List
List honors part-time students with high GPAs
Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses the debt ceiling debate on Chicago TV news
Watch video of Kresse on ABC 7 and NBC 5
President Wiseman discusses Achieving Career Excellence program
Program strives to prepare students for 21st Century Employment Opportunities
Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses fake IDs coming from overseas on FOX Chicago News at 9
SXU ranks in Top 10 online Master of Science in Nursing Degree Programs
Nationally recognized nursing school honored for “highly selective, leadership-oriented” program
Saint Xavier University appoints executive director of media relations
Karla D. Thomas selected after national search
SXU receives nearly $300,000 grant to train Chicago Public Schools teachers
IBHE grant funds “Developing 21st Century Critical Thinking Skills” program
SXU’s Ludden Speech and Language Clinic receives $30,000 grant
Grant from Helen Brach Foundation to support speech treatment
Video Alert - SXU alum Austin M. Schafer '04 leads the opening prayer for the Ohio Senate
More than 400 people expected at immigrants’ rights demonstration at SXU
Sisters of Mercy will host Sat., June 25 event
SXU announces 15th Annual Golf Classic
Support student scholarships on Aug. 2 at Silver Lake Country Club
Ludden Speech and Language Clinic receives $30,000 grant
Grant comes from Helen Brach Foundation
SXU Dance Team captain performed with Beyonce during Oprah’s farewell week
Watch video of Ariana Rosado performing pop star’s new single “Run the World (Girls)”
SXU’s class of ’61 alumnae celebrate 50th reunion
Golden Graduate Society inductees to commission painting for newly renovated Stump Library
Video alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses debit card fraud on Newstalk 980 CJME-AM Radio
SXU celebrates 2011 Spring Commencement
More than 800 students receive diplomas
Video alert - Dominic Belmonte speaks at SXU's 2011 Graduate Commencement
Golden Apple President/CEO receives honorary degree
Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses identity theft at Michael's on NBC 5 News at 10
SXU invites community to free outdoor Summer Concert on June 26
Annual concert features Roy Vombrack Orchestra, concludes with fireworks finale
SXU University Relations wins two prestigious Golden Trumpet awards
Winning entries: “Saint Xavier University Cougar Football” and “Common Vision, Common Good”
Video alert - Prof. William Kresse appears on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight"
Discussed Sony data breach, debit card fraud at Michael's and smartphone data theft
Get low-priced children’s physicals, immunizations at SXU Health Center
School and sports physicals only $35 through Sept. 1; Immunizations from $10
WXAV to broadcast Windy City ThunderBolts 2011 season
Crestwood-based Frontier League team’s season begins May 19 on 88.3 FM
“The Lion King” producer, Pulitzer Prize-nominated photographer and Golden Apple president/CEO to speak at SXU’s 2011 Spring Commencement
Don Hahn, Michael Carroll and Dominic Belmonte to receive honorary degrees at May 15 ceremony
Participants shed more than 520 pounds at SXU’s “Biggest Loser” weight loss competition
More than 70 people participated
“The Lion King” producer and Pulitzer Prize-nominated photographer to speak at SXU 2011 Spring Commencement
“Hand Held” filmmakers Don Hahn and Michael Carroll to receive honorary degrees at May 15 ceremony
SXU soccer players volunteer to sort medical supplies for needy people in developing world
Students volunteered with Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach in Chicago
SXU, community will join to support new study abroad scholarship named for beloved former student on May 7
Study abroad scholarship commemorates life of Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. ‘08
SXU concludes 2010-11 film series with “Baran”
Seventh and final installment in “Working on Film” series
Video Alert - Highlights from SXU's Chicago premiere of "The Lion King" producer's new documentary "Hand Held"
Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses hackers stealing e-mail addresses on CBS 2 Chicago News at 10
Video Alert - "Hand Held" filmmakers discuss its Chicago premiere at SXU on FOX's Good Day Chicago - April 1, 2011
Free premiere is open to public, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Sat., April 2
SXU raises more than $375,000 for student scholarships at 26th Annual President’s Scholarship Ball
Dr. Gerald and Mary Clare Loftus ’65 honored with Shield of Saint Xavier
Video Alert - SXU students react to President Obama's speech on U.S. involvement in Libya
Aired on FOX Chicago News at 9 on March 28
SXU alum chosen to head Illinois State Police
Governor names Hiram Grau ’03 state police director; first Latino to lead force
SXU School of Nursing receives $100,000 donation
Gift will go toward scholarship endowment, naming older adult care simulation room
Can lament be a form of prayer? SXU’s Theology South explores “Living our Laments”
Prof. Avis Clendenen’s lecture is Thurs., April 7
SXU film series highlights female Latin American directors
“Bananas is My Business,” “I, the Worst of All,” and “Brava Gente Brasileira” to be shown April 6 through 20
SXU launches interdisciplinary Pre-Law program
Program aims to assist students seeking to attend law school
SXU to host Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Combo Spring Concert
Listen to works by George Gershwin, Pierre Attaignant and more
FAFSA deadline is Fri., March 25; earliest cutoff in state history
FAFSA application required for MAP eligibility
Obama adviser and former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to speak at SXU
SXU Voices and Visions Speaker Series lecture scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 20
SXU to host Catholic high school fair for elementary students on Thurs., April 7
One-stop shop for families seeking Catholic education
Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich to discuss “Newspapers in the New Age” at SXU
Lecture is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Wed., March 30
Two-time Academy Award-nominated Disney producer to hold Chicago premiere of new documentary at SXU
“Hand Held” explores heartbreaking plight of 400,000 Romanian orphans through lens of Pulitzer Prize-nominated photographer
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to discuss her first 100 days in office at SXU
Free lecture is at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., April 5
Radio Alert - SXU's Anne Brennan discusses upcoming Catholic High School Admission Fair on Relevant Radio 950AM on March 15
Listen to embedded audio clip
Looking for work? Come to SXU’s 13th Annual Job Fair
More than 20 employers scheduled to attend on Tues., March 29
Public invited to receive free health screenings at SXU’s Eighth Annual Health Fair
Talk with local health care professionals and see health demonstrations on Fri., March 25
SXU continues 2010-11 film series with “Norma Rae”
Sixth installment in “Working on Film” series
Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse, aka "Professor Fraud" on CBS Chicago News at 5
Kresse discusses cell phone data security
Artist John Stanicek’s works to be displayed at SXU Gallery
Ceramic sculpture and graphite drawings from March 10 through April 5
SXU students, alumni donate more than 360 brown bag lunches to local shelters
Service Through Action Team provided nearly 2,500 lunches during the past year
Video Alert - Author, educator and humanitarian Greg Mortenson speaks about promoting, supporting education in the Middle East at SXU
Watch students react to Pennies for Peace founder's lecture
What is the role of libraries in the digital age? Chicago Public Library Commissioner speaks at SXU
Mary A. Dempsey’s lecture is Tues., March 15
SXU’s Theology South explores "choosing Christ over evil"
Saint Walter Church Pastor the Rev. Peter Heidenrich to speak on March 3
Video alert - Is "The King's Speech" a realistic portrayal of stuttering?
Prof. Karen Czarnik weighs in
SXU students, local businesspeople mentor low-income high school entrepreneurs
Thornton Township High School students presented their own business plans
SXU’s “Opera in an Hour” showcases classic works
Watch performances from “The Magic Flute,” “Fidelio” and more on Wed., Feb. 23
Learn about the connection between humor and healing at SXU
Little Company of Mary Hospital Director of Health Joan E. Murphy to speak Thurs., Feb. 17
SXU invites nursing alumni to celebrate 75 years of excellence
“Scarlet and Grey – Nurses Paving the Way” is scheduled for Fri., March 25
Video Alert – Prof. Megan Alderden discusses sexual assault reports filed with Chicago Police Department
Watch FOX Chicago News at Nine special report
TV Alert – Prof. Megan Alderden discusses sexual assault reports filed with Chicago Police Department
FOX Chicago News at Nine on Mon., Feb. 14
Video Alert – Mubarak steps down; SXU professor's same-day reaction
Prof. Hamdi Yasin discusses historic day's events and broader context for the Middle East
Peace activists to speak at SXU about human rights in Gaza, West Bank
"The Power of Nonviolence" - Thurs., Feb. 17
Author, educator and humanitarian Greg Mortenson's lecture at SXU rescheduled
"Pennies for Peace" founder's lecture is 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 24
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Loftus to receive Shield of Saint Xavier
SXU’s highest honor to be awarded at President’s Scholarship Ball
SXU continues 2010-11 film series with "Killer of Sheep"
Fifth installment in "Working on Film" series
SXU President to speak on the death penalty and its effect on the American legal system
12th Annual Honors Program Guest Lecture scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 17
Greg Mortenson lecture on Thurs., Feb. 3 is canceled
Event being rescheduled; all tickets will be valid for new date
SXU resumes operations Thurs., Feb. 3
All regularly scheduled afternoon classes and programs will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Theology South lecture on Thurs., Feb. 3 is canceled
All classes and programs canceled due to severe weather
Normal operations resume Thurs., Feb. 3
National Weather Service issues blizzard warning
Check SXU web site for updates at noon about canceling classes, closing campus
SXU awarded $12,000 grant to support campus mentoring program
Lilly Fellows Program donation to aid "Mentoring for a Mission: The Mercy Scholars Program"
Video Alert! Prof. William Kresse discusses Rahm Emanuel's return to mayoral ballot
Appeared on FOX Chicago's "Good Day Chicago" and NPR's "Morning Edition"
Video Alert! SXU Prof. William Kresse discusses Rahm Emanuel's removal from mayoral ballot
Appearances on NBC 5 Chicago News, FOX Chicago News
Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, O.P. to speak at SXU’s Theology South lecture series on Feb. 3
Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Superintendent to discuss “The Face of God in Schools”
Visual artist Nikkole Huss' works to be displayed at SXU Gallery
Topographical terrain and Hubble imagery highlight exhibit running Feb. 3 through Feb. 24
The Hon. Terrence A. Duffy to speak at SXU's Breakfast with the Experts
CME Group executive chairman, former presidential adviser's lecture is Thurs., Jan. 27
SXU continues 2010-11 film series with "Blind Shaft"
Fourth installment in "Working on Film" series
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