SXU invites community to “Finding Your Future: Exploring the Possibilities” open house event

Attendees can learn about academic/professional programs and scholarship info, take campus tours

Chicago (Oct. 7, 2009) Saint Xavier University invites the community to the “Finding Your Future: Exploring the Possibilities” open house event from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 25 in the Shannon Center at the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St.

Attendees can meet with faculty and staff to learn about the University’s comprehensive academic and professional degree programs, explore student organizations and tour the University’s scenic campus. Information about Saint Xavier’s generous scholarship opportunities and other academic financing options also will be available.

Check-in is from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and includes breakfast. President Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D. will welcome guests and Provost Angela Durante will deliver a brief introduction: "Mapping Your Future Possibilities".

Attendees can then partake in several informational sessions, including:

• Foundations of Excellence: New General Education
• Teaching and Learning: Meet Faculty and Students
• Getting Involved: Speak with Student Organization leaders
• SXU Affordability: Visit with Financial Aid Representatives
• Guided campus tours
  

"Saint Xavier University takes great pride in its long history of preparing students for successful careers grounded in our core values of respect, excellence, compassion, service, hospitality, and integrity," President Dwyer said. "We are proud of the fact that Saint Xavier University attracts talented students from all walks of life through generous scholarshps, grants, and other forms of financial assistance. Our goal is remove any financial barriers which may stand between deserving students and Saint Xavier University."

Please fill out the R.S.V.P. form by Oct. 21 if you wish to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Admission at (800) 462-9288 or admission@sxu.edu.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu