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Mercy Matters Newsletter December 2019


Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, ÃÛÌÒAPP 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.

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Message from the President

Dr. Laurie Joyner

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 ÃÛÌÒAPP 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


ÃÛÌÒAPP Mourns the Passing of Bob Hallberg

Coach Bob Hallberg

ÃÛÌÒAPP mourns the loss of former ÃÛÌÒAPP women's basketball head coach, athletic director, and ÃÛÌÒAPP Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Hallberg, who passed away. .


ÃÛÌÒAPP Secures $3 Million U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant

ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 ÃÛÌÒAPP tied to its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Read More.


ÃÛÌÒAPP's Graham School of Management Volunteers Return $149,685 in Tax Refunds to Low-Income Households

The Ladder Up Program

ÃÛÌÒAPP'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.


ÃÛÌÒAPP Welcomes Kyle "Deaf Ninja" Schulze to Celebrate 60 Years of the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic

Pam Klick and Kyle Schulze

Marked by a beautiful bright day on October 12, ÃÛÌÒAPP came together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic. Read More.


ÃÛÌÒAPP Alumna Honored for Involvement in NASA's NEAR Mission

Christine Mouser

ÃÛÌÒAPP 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.


ÃÛÌÒAPP Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Announced

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ÃÛÌÒAPP announced the newest class of the ÃÛÌÒAPP Athletics Hall of Fame. The 18th class of the ÃÛÌÒAPP Athletics Hall of Fame is comprised of six former student-athletes and one coach, across eight athletic programs. Read More.


Join us for the 13th Annual Holiday Tea!

13th Annual Holiday Tea

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 ÃÛÌÒAPP. 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.

Upcoming Events and Important Dates


December 6: First Friday Tea
2-3:30 p.m., Butler Reception Room (L-203), WAC

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
7 p.m., McDonough Chapel

ÃÛÌÒAPP Jazz Night II - New Orleans Bound
7:30-9 p.m., McGuire Hall (L-216)

December 8: Christmas Spectacular
3-4:30 p.m., Music Performance Space (G-200M), WAC

December 11: Student Teacher Pinning Ceremony
5-6 p.m., McDonough Chapel

Visit the ÃÛÌÒAPP Calendar to see more events!