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Saint Xavier University
SXU scores high on academics, campus diversity in National Survey of Student Engagement Report Chicago (Feb. 2, 2012) The 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement's (NSSE) report, titled "Fostering Student Engagement Campuswide," showed Saint Xavier students give the University high marks for academic rigor and enriching experiences through diversity on campus. The 2011 annual report is based on a survey of more than 410,000 students at 673 colleges and universities in the United States. It focused on how much time students devote to various learning activities. The study examined 522 randomly selected SXU students (first-year freshmen and graduating seniors) and found the following:
SXU outperformed other Catholic colleges and universities in terms of campus diversity as follows:
SXU has participated in NSSE since its inception in 2000. University leaders utilize NSSE to make continuous improvements to academic programs and student services in order to prepare SXU students for successful 21st Century careers. For more information about the 2011 Fostering Student Engagement Campuswide report, please visit http://nsse.iub.edu/.
Saint Xavier University Appoints Executive Director of External and Legislative Affairs Chicago (Jan. 27, 2012) Saint Xavier University (SXU) announces the recent appointment of Joan Elizabeth Knox as the executive director of external and legislative affairs effective Mon., Jan. 23.
Knox was selected after an extensive search, and brings to the position over 15 years of experience in fundraising and legislative initiatives. She will direct, manage and enhance strategic partnerships with the corporate partners who support SXU through student internships, job placement opportunities, and sponsorship of SXU events. Knox will also serve as the liaison to all elected officials involved with Saint Xavier in Chicago as well as surrounding suburban municipalities that include Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Orland Park and Tinley Park. She will report to the Vice President for University Relations Robert Tenczar. “Knox has a proven track record of establishing key partnerships with local and state legislators through her years of experience in fundraising and as alderman in Palos Hills for over 11 years,” Tenczar said. Knox, a native of Beverly, began her career in fundraising by launching Friends of the Palos Hills Parks (Friends). As founder and president of Friends, Knox lobbied to receive a $350,000 grant benefiting the city of Palos Hills. She also collaborated with city officials and citizens to plan and construct eight new parks in the area. Additionally, Knox serves on the board of the District 230 School Board Committee of Education where she assists in determining and implementing necessary changes and additions required by state law or changes necessary due to internal evaluations of current services and processes. “As an alumna of this school, it’s an honor to accept this new role at SXU," said Knox. “I’m very excited about this opportunity, and I look forward to utilizing my years of experience in this new position.” Knox received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Xavier University.
Center at Saint Xavier University Featured by ACCU Srs. Susan Sanders, Joy Clough author article, present at national conference Sisters Susan Sanders, RSM, Ph.D. and Joy Clough, RSM, M.S. have co-authored an article in the current issue of the Journal of Catholic Higher Education published semi- annually by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Their article, “Centers and Institutes for the ‘Resource-Challenged’ Catholic University,” traces the ten year history and growth of Saint Xavier University’s Center for Religion and Public Discourse (CRPD) as an example of how such a Center can express and enhance a university’s Catholic identity and community service. After connecting the Center to the mission of a Catholic university in accord with principles from Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesia, the article recounts the CRPD’s purposes, activities, and accomplishments before drawing from that experience some practical advice for tuition-dependent institutions considering the establishment of some type of center. The content of “Centers and Institutes for the ‘Resource-Challenged’ Catholic University” will also inform the presentation that Sisters Sue and Joy have been invited to make at the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) Conference in Washington, D.C. this month [January 2012]. The ACCU nvitation indicated that Saint Xavier University’s Center “will be one of two, out of hundreds of centers/institutes at Catholic colleges and universities selected to present at this national gathering of leaders.” Submitted by S. Joy Clough, RSM January 25, 2012 Article Citation: Susan Sanders, RSM, and Joy Clough, RSM, “Centers and Institutes for the ‘Resource-Challenged’ Catholic University,” in Journal of Catholic Higher Education 30, no.2 (2011): 221-238. Web Access: www.sxu.edu Keyword: Center
SXU and Palmer College of Chiropractic sign 3+3 articulation agreement ~Dual degree program allows SXU biology majors to easily transition to pursuing Doctor of Chiropractic~ Chicago, IL., (Jan. 19, 2012) – Saint Xavier University President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D., recently signed an articulation agreement with Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC) that will allow SXU biology majors to more easily transition to pursuing Doctor of Chiropractic degrees at PCC. The 3+3 agreement allows qualified students to enroll in a six-year dual degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from SXU and a Doctor of Chiropractic from PCC. Students must remain in good academic standing and earn 90 hours of credit that meets prerequisite requirements during their three years at SXU to be admitted to PCC. The program will be active starting in the 2011-12 fall semester. Located in Davenport, Iowa, PCC was established in 1897 by chiropractic founder Daniel David Palmer. "Saint Xavier University is proud to partner with Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first institution of its kind, to offer our students this exciting educational opportunity," said SXU Pre-Health Professional Committee Chair Tatiana Tatum Parker. For more information about the agreement, please contact Tatiana Tatum Parker at (773) 298-3408 or tatum@sxu.edu
Saint Xavier University and Moraine Valley Sign Degree Agreement and establish Vernon O. Crawley Scholarship for Moraine Valley Students ~Local and State Legislators Join Historic Celebration~ Chicago, IL., (Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2011) – State Senator Ed Maloney, Congressman Dan Lipinski, Alderman Matt O’Shea, and state Representatives Kelly Burke and Bill Cunningham will join SXU President Christine Wiseman at a historic special assembly hosted by the Saint Xavier University Athletics Department on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. This special assembly in the Shannon Center, 3700 West 103rd Street, will honor the remarkable achievements of our winning football team that captured the 2011 NAIA National Championship last month with its 24/20 victory over six-time national champion Carroll College of Montana. This is the first time since 1913 that a Chicago school has won a national football championship, and it’s the first time in our 41-year history of Saint Xavier University Athletics that we have garnered a national championship. Additionally, this is also the first time a college football team from the state of Illinois has won a national championship since Augustana College won its last one of four straight national titles in 1986.
Saint Xavier University Hosts Special Assembly for NAIA Championship Football Team ~Local and State Legislators Join Historic Celebration~ Chicago, IL., (Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2011) – State Senator Ed Maloney, Congressman Dan Lipinski, Alderman Matt O’Shea, and state Representatives Kelly Burke and Bill Cunningham will join SXU President Christine Wiseman at a historic special assembly hosted by the Saint Xavier University Athletics Department on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 3:30 p.m. This special assembly in the Shannon Center, 3700 West 103rd Street, will honor the remarkable achievements of our winning football team that captured the 2011 NAIA National Championship last month with its 24/20 victory over six-time national champion Carroll College of Montana. This is the first time since 1913 that a Chicago school has won a national football championship, and it’s the first time in our 41-year history of Saint Xavier University Athletics that we have garnered a national championship. Additionally, this is also the first time a college football team from the state of Illinois has won a national championship since Augustana College won its last one of four straight national titles in 1986. “It is going to be one of the greatest afternoons in the history of SXU Athletics,” said Saint Xavier University Athletic Director Bob Hallberg. “We anticipate a large turnout from the community as well as University faculty, staff, and especially students as we celebrate this historic experience.” The SXU Football team finished up its historic campaign with a 14-1 overall record and the NAIA’s No. 1 ranking in the 2011 NAIA Football Coaches’ Postseason Top 25 Poll. The Cougars also held the No. 1 ranking for eight weeks (Sept. 12 to Oct. 31) during the regular season marking the first time a SXU varsity team has received the top spot in school history. “We are so proud of the historic accomplishments of our football team winning the first-ever national championship during our first-ever title appearance,” said John Pelrine, V.P. of Student Affairs for SXU. “Our football players are outstanding athletes who worked hard as a team to secure this championship and work equally as hard individually to reach their goals as SXU students.”
Saint Xavier Wins First-Ever National Championship Dec. 17, 2011 Contact: Chad Waller, NAIA Director of Sports Information & Media Services, cwaller@naia.org
ROME, Ga. – (Box Score) No. 5 Saint Xavier (Ill.) took home its first-ever trophy by winning the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, 24-20, over No. 2 Carroll (Mont.) tonight at Barron Stadium. Appearing in their first title game, the Cougars top-ranked offense recorded 355 yards. “This is indescribable,” said St. Xavier head coach Mike Feminis. “So many guys stepped up. Offensively, we have an All-America quarterback in Jimmy Coy and an All-America wide receiver in Shane Zackery. They had the best games of their year tonight. Our offense gets a lot of the attention but our defense came up big to win us the national championship. Behind the legs and arm of senior quarterback and Outstanding Offensive Player of the Game Jimmy Coy, the Cougars (14-1) put pressure on the Carroll defense. Coy finished with 294 yards of total offense, with 216 coming through the air. He tossed one touchdown and found the end zone on the ground. The Cougar offense was impressive early scoring on their first two drives of the game. Equally important was the unit eating up the clock. Tom Lynch booted a 20-yard field goal, which was followed by an eight-yard touchdown run by Coy. With 1:43 remaining in the first quarter, St. Xavier held a 10-0 advantage. Both drives spanned 15 plays and covered more than 70 yards each. Carroll’s offense in the second quarter got going. Senior quarterback Dane Broadhead hit senior wide receiver Matt Ritter from 20 yards out to put the Fighting Saints on the board. That play culminated a 10-play, 62 yard drive. Coy and the Cougar offense responded quickly going 49 yards in nine plays and scoring on an 11-yard pass to junior wide receiver Shane Zackery. With just over a minute left in the first half, Carroll did not lay down as it trailed 17-7. Broadhead engineered a quick strike by finding freshman wide receiver Anthony Clarke on a 26-yard score. That drive only took :43 on the clock. At the half, St. Xavier led 17-14 as both offenses gained over 200 yards. Freshman Jared Mayernik put the Fighting Saints in the lead for the first time by returning the second half opening kickoff 94 yards. After a Tom Yaremko missed PAT, Carroll held a 20-17 advantage. That kickoff return for a score was the first in the national championship since Adam Lopez of Sioux Falls (S.D.) went 91 yards for a touchdown in 2009. The lead was short-lived for Carroll. Three minutes later, St. Xavier’s KJ Franklin rushed in from four yards out. That capped another long drive with 11 plays and 67 yards and would be the eventual game-winner for the team out of the Mid-States Football Association Mideast Division. The Saint Xavier defense, which was overshadowed all season by the No. 1-ranked offense, put on a show in the second half. The Carroll offense had successive drives of zero yards, 12 and 20 that spanned into the fourth quarter. The Outstanding Defensive Player of the Game Patrick Appino was the star with five total tackles (four solo), 1.0 sack and 2.0 tackles-for-loss. He was part of a unit to tally 9.0 tackles-for-loss and 2.0 sacks. Junior strong safety Clayton Fejedelem led the Cougars with nine total stops (six solo) and three pass break-ups. Sophomore linebacker Zach Dolph and senior backer Michael Prosser each were credited with eight total tackles. Defensively for Carroll, junior linebacker Thomas Robison went for 14 tackles (10 solo) and one tackle-for-loss. Carroll, who was shooting for its seventh national title, ends its season with a 13-2 record. Championship Outstanding Offensive Player of the Game: Jimmy Coy, Saint Xavier (Ill.) Notes:
Holocaust survivor and Catholic bishop to be honored at SXU's 2011 Winter Commencement ~Sidney Finkel and the Most Reverend Moses B. Anderson will attend Dec. 17 ceremony~ Chicago (Dec. 6, 2011) Saint Xavier University is pleased to announce that Holocaust survivor, speaker, and author Sidney Finkel will deliver the University's 2011 Winter Commencement address on Sat., Dec. 17. Finkel and the Most Reverend Moses B. Anderson, S.S.E., '68, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, will receive honorary degrees at the ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m. in the Shannon Center at the University's Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Finkel is one of the few living Holocaust survivors. At the age of seven in 1939, Finkel's family was separated and he was taken to the Buchenwald concentration camp where he was forced to work as a slave laborer. He learned to survive on his own until his liberation in 1945, when he and 700 other Jewish children found refuge in England. He began speaking of his lost childhood to the horrors of the Holocaust only within the past 20 years. Once he began to share his testimony, he discovered telling the story brought healing. Finkel in 2006 published his memoir, "Sevek and the Holocaust: The Boy Who Refused to Die," which is used in classrooms across the country. A full accounting of Finkel’s exceptional public service is located on his website, www.holocaustspeaker.com. Bishop Anderson is a member of the Society of Saint Edmund and served as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit from 1983 until he retired in 2004. He was appointed to serve Region One within the Archdiocese, which included 63 churches, 250 priests, three colleges, a university, a hospital, a boy's home and several schools. In 1992, he also was appointed pastor of Precious Blood Parish in Detroit in addition to his other responsibilities. Bishop Anderson began a landmark interracial tutorial program at Saint Catherine's Parish in Elizabeth City, N.C., where he served as pastor from 1961 to 1964, and was an advocate of educational and civil rights issues for young African-Americans with the New York-Vermont Youth Project. He holds a B.A. in philosophy and an M.S. in sociology from Saint Michael's College and an M.A. in theology from Saint Xavier University. He received the Shield of Saint Xavier, SXU's highest honor, in 1997. For more information about SXU's 2011 Winter Commencement, please visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: commencement or contact commencement@sxu.edu.
SXU raises more than $28,000 for study abroad scholarship named for beloved alum ~Study abroad scholarship commemorates life of Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. '08~
The Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. Study Abroad Scholarship provides SXU students with the opportunity to receive support for study abroad programs. A benefit to endow the scholarship was held earlier this year at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon and the first scholarship is expected to be awarded for the Fall 2012 semester. Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. ’08 was a dynamic young man who was deeply involved in the SXU community. He was an honors student in psychology and communications, and was commended with a 2007 Illinois Student Laureate Award by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. He was passionate about broadcasting and producing programs for SXU’s student-run radio station WXAV and received many accolades, including the 2007 Illinois Broadcast Association “Best Sports Broadcast” award. Angelo loved adventure and traveled across the world, including Europe, Africa, India and Mexico. He passed away in Thailand, where he was working as a teacher. The University extends a heartfelt thank you to the benefit planning committee and to the individuals and corporations who helped support the benefit, including: April Showers Candle Designs, Bartolini's, Beth Bellantuono, Cake Poppery, Cavatappi Restaurant, Chartwells, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Couture Hair and Nail Salon, Direct Mobile, Dr. Stephen Adams, Fantastic Sam's, Gilhooley's Grande Saloon, Gina Pantone and Annie Kelly, Jill Kempner, Hog Wild, Intelligentsia Coffee, Kate and Marty Kelly, Kenwood Liquors, Lia Sophia, Lindy's Chili, Marotte's Bar and Grill, Nora Gawlik, Now Healing, Oak Lawn Florist, Oak Lawn Hilton, Palermo's, Papa Joe's, Rosebud, Sheila Kendryna, Smoke's Club, South Side Irish Imports, Stars and Stripes Chicago, Suzanne Kendryna, Tom Kinasz, Valarie Matera, Wagner's Seafood, Whitney's Restaurant, Windy City ThunderBolts, and Wojo's. Learn more about the Angelo Bonadonna, Jr. Study Abroad Scholarship or make a donation at http://angelofund.org.
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~
Chicago (Oct. 28, 2011) Saint Xavier University's Service Through Action Team once again brought alumni and students together to combat hunger in the community. Nearly 20 S.T.A.T. members recently visited the Greater Chicago Food Depository to package nearly 800 boxes of goods for some of Cook County's less fortunate families. S.T.A.T. volunteers worked alongside Depository staff members as well as other volunteers to pack boxes of food supplies containing enough provisions to feed a family of four to five people for four days. “I am always happy to give back to the community,” said alumnus Glen Rylko ’03, ’06, of Oak Lawn, a frequent supporter of S.T.A.T. initiatives. “With so many people in need, I can’t wait for the next S.T.A.T. project.” S.T.A.T. also has preparedand donated more than 3,500 bagged lunches to local shelters since its inception in December, 2009. For more information about S.T.A.T. and its upcoming service projects, please contact The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (773) 298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu.
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~
“The Shield of Saint Xavier is our University’s highest honor, awarded to recognize outstanding people for their enduring support of Saint Xavier’s mission of academic excellence and social concern,” said President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. “Jim and Trish Morris are among the most fervent supporters and generous donors in University history, and we are deeply pleased to bestow this honor upon them." The Morrises have a long and distinguished history with SXU. The Smith-Morris Quadrangle in the Chicago campus is named in their honor. They have made significant annual monetary gifts to underwrite and sponsor the Shield of Saint Xavier for the past eight years, given generously to the annual fund, and created a culture of giving among students through their matching support of the annual Class Gift program for the last 11 years. They have also created a legacy gift to Saint Xavier University. Additionally, the Morrises have chaired the President’s Club and the President’s Scholarship Ball in the past. Patricia served on the Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2010 and was vice chair from 2007 to 2010. The President’s Scholarship Ball has raised millions of dollars for the Presidential Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to Saint Xavier’s most deserving students. This gala event is open to the public and will be co-chaired by SXU Board of Trustees Chairman John T. Costello and Sally Clair. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact (773) 298-3748 or visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: ball. Media interested in attending the Ball should contact Karla Thomas at (773) 298-3937 or kthomas@sxu.edu.
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 Chicago (Oct. 13, 2011) Saint Xavier University is pleased to announce a recent $1,096 donation from the Financial Planning Association of Illinois – South Suburban Council (FPA) to a scholarship for business students. President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. personally accepted the check for the Jim McCabe Scholarship, created in honor of beloved former Graham School of Management professor Jim McCabe, during a recent FPA meeting. The group made another $1,000 gift to the fund in August. To date, SXU has raised nearly $19,000 of the $20,000 minimum endowment goal. Once endowed, the Jim McCabe Scholarship will become the second endowed scholarship available for business students. McCabe worked at SXU for more than 25 years before passing away from cancer in 2010. He dedicated himself to serving students as an instructor in the management and financial fraud examination programs, and served as assistant director of graduate and registered programs. He also was active in the FPA and founded its South Suburban Council. "We appreciate Financial Planning Association of Illinois' generous support of this worthy cause, which honors Jim McCabe's memory and lays the foundation for future generations of business students," said Vice President for University Advancement Steven Murphy, Ed.D. For more information or to donate to the McCabe Scholarship, please contact Jill Roggeveen in the Office for University Advancement at (773) 298-3317.
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 Chicago (Sept. 15, 2011) For the sixth consecutive year, Saint Xavier University continues to rank among the top 25 percent of all Midwest master’s comprehensive universities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 rankings for “Best Colleges in the Midwest.” SXU is ranked 37th of 146 regional colleges, and it is ranked fifth in Illinois. Rankings are based on a set of metrics that are said to reflect a postsecondary institution’s quality. SXU also had an increase in freshmen who graduated in the top 25 percent of their high school class. Additionally, SXU remains in seventh position for Campus Ethnic Diversity. “Saint Xavier University continues to achieve high rankings both for its quality programs as well as its ethnic diversity,” said President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. “Consistent with the rich heritage of our Sisters of Mercy sponsors, we are proud of our ranking and work hard to ensure that our quality programs are accessible to talented students, regardless of their economic backgrounds.”
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 Chicago (March 30, 2011) Saint Xavier University raised more than $375,000 for student scholarships at its 26th Annual President’s Scholarship Ball on Sat., March 26. More than 500 guests attended the delightful evening of dinner and dancing at the Hilton Chicago. The Ball also celebrated the 2011 Shield of Saint Xavier recipients, renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerald F. Loftus and his wife Mary Clare Loftus, a 1965 alumna of the School of Nursing. Dr. and Mrs. Loftus have been among SXU’s most generous lifetime donors and supporters, whose gifts included the McDonough Chapel cross, the Loftus Meeting Room in Rubloff Hall and an endowed Nursing Scholarship. “We thank the Ball’s co-chairs Kevin and Jane ’65 Forde and Trustee Michael Forde for their tremendous efforts in making this evening such a success,” President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. said. “Saint Xavier student Elisabeth Jarzen was equally remarkable. She movingly spoke to the audience about the value of her Saint Xavier education and the scholarship that made it possible. Our event sponsors and benefit committee also played an important role in what turned out to be a record-setting event.”
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Chicago (Dec. 1, 2011) Saint Xavier University and the surrounding community recently raised more than $28,000 to support a new scholarship named for a beloved deceased alumnus.
Chicago (Oct. 28, 2011) James A. and Patricia A. Morris '83, Ph.D., will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier at the 27th Annual Saint Xavier University President’s Scholarship Ball on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. The Shield is awarded annually to individuals nominated by the University community and chosen by its Board of Trustees.
