Mercy Matters Newsletter December 2019
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is Chicago's first
Catholic university. Today, the University serves 3,800 students from 40 different
states and 10 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate and graduate
programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students for competence,
character and career success.
Stay up to date with »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ News!
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Message from the President
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Happy holidays from the Saint Xavier community!
This joyous time of year allows us to count our blessings and take stock of the remarkable
opportunities presented to us. Saint Xavier is a university on the rise, and we end
the year with a growing list of accolades for our high-quality academic programs and
expanding student support services.
Saint Xavier is one of only 43 institutions of higher education and the only university
in Illinois to receive a Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant (P031S190311)
from the U.S. Department of Education in 2019. We are utilizing the $3 million award
on initiatives to engage students, enhance student learning and improve graduation
and retention rates during the next five years.
We are also celebrating some impressive milestones with the Sister Mary Antonine Ludden,
R.S.M. Speech and Language Clinic at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ marking its 60th anniversary
this year, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences commemorating 85 years of
excellence in academic instruction and clinical practice in 2020.
I am grateful for the students, faculty, staff and alumni that help to advance our
inspiring mission and accomplish our collective aspirations. I look forward to the
wonderful things to come in the new year!
Warm Regards,
Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Mourns the Passing of Bob Hallberg
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ mourns the loss of former »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ women's basketball head coach,
athletic director, and »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Hallberg, who passed
away. .
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Secures $3 Million U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ was awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of
Education under its Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Title V Program to increase
retention and graduation rates. This award marks the first Title V grant (P031S190311)
and second major federal grant received by »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ tied to its designation as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution (HSI). Read More.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Graham School of Management Volunteers Return $149,685 in Tax Refunds to Low-Income
Households
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Graham School of Management has participated in the Ladder
Up program for more than five years, providing volunteers to support the program in
guiding low-income households to the resources they need to move up the economic ladder
toward a brighter future. Read More.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Welcomes Kyle "Deaf Ninja" Schulze to Celebrate 60 Years of the Ludden Speech
and Language Clinic
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Marked by a beautiful bright day on October 12, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ came together
to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic. Read More.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Alumna Honored for Involvement in NASA's NEAR Mission
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ alumna Christine Mouser '98 was recently honored for her involvement
in NASA's Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) Mission for the 50th anniversary of
the moon landing. Read More.
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Announced
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»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ announced the newest class of the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Athletics Hall of Fame.
The 18th class of the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Athletics Hall of Fame is comprised of six former student-athletes
and one coach, across eight athletic programs. Read More.
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Join us for the 13th Annual Holiday Tea!
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Savor the beauty of the Christmas season at the 13th Annual Holiday Tea from 1 to
4 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, hosted by »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ. Gather with
friends and family for an afternoon of holiday music and fare with finger sandwiches,
appetizers, scones with Devonshire cream, and assorted beverages. ! Read More.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
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