Available to families in Mt. Greenwood, Beverly, Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, and other surrounding suburban communities
Chicago (May 29, 2012) Do you have a child under the age of three who is at risk of academic failure or has been identified with special needs? Saint Xavier University’s Birth-to-3 Program could be just what your family needs.
The nine-year-old program, facilitated by certified parent educators, aims to connect families with support services and provide developmentally appropriate activities for parents and their young children during these early critical years. It includes: weekly one-hour classes for parents and children to participate in free play, story time and music; monthly field trips to acquaint families with activities in the community; home visits to discuss developmental concerns and parenting questions; and evening parents classes about positive parenting approaches, nutrition, and educational rights.
The year-round program is available at no cost to families in Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park, Beverly, Washington Heights, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Alsip, and other surrounding suburban communities. Sessions meet at Mount Greenwood Community Church, 3509 W. 111th St.
Recent collaborations with Evergreen Park Public Library, Oak Lawn Park District, and an exciting new venture with Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) have broadened the support network available to families. LCMH's Family Birth Center has begun a Newborn Encounter visitation program where a trained volunteer meets with new moms and their babies to provide information about infant development, offer follow-up developmental newsletters with key anticipatory guidance information, and present each mom with a new board book to share with their baby. Another successful Birth-to-3 partnership with SXU's Ludden Speech and Language clinic offers children with language delays and their parents a 12-week Language Enhancement group facilitated by a clinical professor and two graduate speech-language pathology students.
The program is a collaborative effort between SXU and the Barbara Vick Early Childhood and Family Center, and is funded by an Illinois State Board of Education grant. For more information, please contact Kathy Peters at (773) 941-5708 or kpeters@sxu.edu.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
SXU announces new Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police
Jack Touhy will begin serving at SXU this summer
Chicago (May 22, 2012) Saint Xavier University is pleased to announce that Jack Touhy has accepted the position of Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police. Touhy will begin working at SXU this summer, and a start date will be announced shortly.
Touhy comes to SXU after a 30-year career with the Burbank Police Department, where he served as Division Chief – Captain of Detectives/Support Services, Division Chief – Captain of Operations/Patrol Division, Acting Division Chief of the Uniform Division, and as a lieutenant and a sergeant. He earned a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Governors State University. He also studied at the FBI National Academy and at Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command.
"Saint Xavier University's Public Safety Department has a bright future with Mr. Touhy in command and I look forward to our continued collaboration in support of our students’ success," said Vice President for Student Affairs John Pelrine. "I'd also like to publicly thank Captain Chuck Frazzini for his highly professional and steady leadership of the department for the past year."
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (773) 298-3541.
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Chicago (May 22, 2012) Saint Xavier University is pleased to announce that Jack Touhy has accepted the position of Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police. Touhy will begin working at SXU this summer, and a start date will be announced shortly.
Touhy comes to SXU after a 30-year career with the Burbank Police Department, where he served as Division Chief – Captain of Detectives/Support Services, Division Chief – Captain of Operations/Patrol Division, Acting Division Chief of the Uniform Division, and as a lieutenant and a sergeant. He earned a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Governors State University. He also studied at the FBI National Academy and at Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command.
"Saint Xavier University's Public Safety Department has a bright future with Mr. Touhy in command and I look forward to our continued collaboration in support of our students’ success," said Vice President for Student Affairs John Pelrine. "I'd also like to publicly thank Captain Chuck Frazzini for his highly professional and steady leadership of the department for the past year."
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Safety at (773) 298-3541.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
SXU nursing professor receives Fulbright Scholar Grant to teach, perform research in Palestine
Prof. Zepure Boyadjian-Samawi to travel to Bethlehem University for 2012-13 academic year
Chicago (May 21, 2012) ) Saint Xavier University (SXU) School of Nursing Associate Professor Zepure Boyadjian-Samawi, Ph.D., RN, recently received a Fulbright Scholar Grant to teach and perform research during the 2012-13 academic year at Bethlehem University, a Catholic institution in Palestine. The Fulbright Program, America’s flagship international educational exchange program, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Samawi, a noted expert in nursing pedagogy, will partner with Bethlehem University faculty members to introduce methodology and evaluate its usefulness within the context of Palestinian culture. She also will teach courses in pediatric nursing and in nursing research, present faculty workshops on research and use of simulation equipment in teaching, and support development of study-abroad programming at SXU and Bethlehem University.
In his letter inviting her to Bethlehem University, Vice President for Academic Affairs Brother Robert Smith, FSC, Ph.D., recognized Samawi's achievements in teaching pediatric nursing and in nursing research, saying her skills would "benefit (Bethlehem University's) efforts directly, as well as providing a more global vision of the nursing profession."
Samawi completed her undergraduate nursing education at the Arab College of Medical Professions. She briefly taught at Bethlehem University before traveling to Arizona State University through the student Fulbright program to complete her Master’s degree. She subsequently became a U.S. citizen, earning her doctoral degree at Widener University. She has been an SXU nursing faculty member since 1999, where she teaches pediatric nursing and nursing research, chairs the Institutional Review Board, and helped found the Middle Eastern Studies program. She served for several years as an active member of the Educational Committee of the Society of Pediatric Nursing, and has been recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education with a Nurse Educator Fellowship.
SXU's School of Nursing is nationally recognized by the National League for Nursing as one of seventeen Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education. Its online Master of Science in Nursing degree program was recently ranked sixth in the top ten online MSN programs by TheBestColleges.com. In 1939, SXU was one of the first colleges in the nation to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recent grants from the State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Human Services, as well as private gifts have allowed SXU to purchase state-of-the-art simulation equipment and teaching laboratories. The School is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Chicago (May 21, 2012) ) Saint Xavier University (SXU) School of Nursing Associate Professor Zepure Boyadjian-Samawi, Ph.D., RN, recently received a Fulbright Scholar Grant to teach and perform research during the 2012-13 academic year at Bethlehem University, a Catholic institution in Palestine. The Fulbright Program, America’s flagship international educational exchange program, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Samawi, a noted expert in nursing pedagogy, will partner with Bethlehem University faculty members to introduce methodology and evaluate its usefulness within the context of Palestinian culture. She also will teach courses in pediatric nursing and in nursing research, present faculty workshops on research and use of simulation equipment in teaching, and support development of study-abroad programming at SXU and Bethlehem University.
In his letter inviting her to Bethlehem University, Vice President for Academic Affairs Brother Robert Smith, FSC, Ph.D., recognized Samawi's achievements in teaching pediatric nursing and in nursing research, saying her skills would "benefit (Bethlehem University's) efforts directly, as well as providing a more global vision of the nursing profession."
Samawi completed her undergraduate nursing education at the Arab College of Medical Professions. She briefly taught at Bethlehem University before traveling to Arizona State University through the student Fulbright program to complete her Master’s degree. She subsequently became a U.S. citizen, earning her doctoral degree at Widener University. She has been an SXU nursing faculty member since 1999, where she teaches pediatric nursing and nursing research, chairs the Institutional Review Board, and helped found the Middle Eastern Studies program. She served for several years as an active member of the Educational Committee of the Society of Pediatric Nursing, and has been recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education with a Nurse Educator Fellowship.
SXU's School of Nursing is nationally recognized by the National League for Nursing as one of seventeen Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education. Its online Master of Science in Nursing degree program was recently ranked sixth in the top ten online MSN programs by TheBestColleges.com. In 1939, SXU was one of the first colleges in the nation to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recent grants from the State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Human Services, as well as private gifts have allowed SXU to purchase state-of-the-art simulation equipment and teaching laboratories. The School is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
SXU students to learn about immigration advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Five students will travel to Sisters of Mercy-sponsored Justice Advocacy Program
Chicago (May 18, 2012) Five Saint Xavier University students will learn firsthand about immigration advocacy from the Sisters of Mercy at the Justice Advocacy Program from May 20 to May 24 in Washington, D.C.
SXU students Haylie Cooper (Evergreen Park, junior), Joanna Gutierrez (Plainfield, senior), Jordan Hamrick (Lafayette, Ind., junior), Hillary Hardesty (Arlington, Va., junior), and Bianca Huerta (Chicago, junior) will join 40 other students and staff members from Sisters of Mercy-sponsored colleges and universities across the country to participate in this four-day justice immersion experience.
Through the lens of immigration issues, students will learn about: legislative and policy advocacy; lobbying and meeting with legislators; how to use social media tools to support justice issues; and Sisters of Mercy and other faith-based advocates’ work. Participants also will visit Casa de Maryland, a community-based immigrant center that provides support and advocacy for immigrants.
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is an international community of Roman Catholic women vowed to serve people who suffer from poverty, sickness and ignorance, with a special concern for women and children. The Sisters of Mercy promote systemic change by addressing both U.S. issues and global issues that impact the communities in which they minister in North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Philippines and Guam. Committed to addressing the critical needs of the times, the Sisters of Mercy stand in solidarity with immigrants.
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Chicago (May 18, 2012) Five Saint Xavier University students will learn firsthand about immigration advocacy from the Sisters of Mercy at the Justice Advocacy Program from May 20 to May 24 in Washington, D.C.
SXU students Haylie Cooper (Evergreen Park, junior), Joanna Gutierrez (Plainfield, senior), Jordan Hamrick (Lafayette, Ind., junior), Hillary Hardesty (Arlington, Va., junior), and Bianca Huerta (Chicago, junior) will join 40 other students and staff members from Sisters of Mercy-sponsored colleges and universities across the country to participate in this four-day justice immersion experience.
Through the lens of immigration issues, students will learn about: legislative and policy advocacy; lobbying and meeting with legislators; how to use social media tools to support justice issues; and Sisters of Mercy and other faith-based advocates’ work. Participants also will visit Casa de Maryland, a community-based immigrant center that provides support and advocacy for immigrants.
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is an international community of Roman Catholic women vowed to serve people who suffer from poverty, sickness and ignorance, with a special concern for women and children. The Sisters of Mercy promote systemic change by addressing both U.S. issues and global issues that impact the communities in which they minister in North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Philippines and Guam. Committed to addressing the critical needs of the times, the Sisters of Mercy stand in solidarity with immigrants.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
SXU celebrates 2012 Spring Commencement
More than 800 undergraduate and graduate students receive diplomas
Chicago (May 15, 2012) Saint Xavier
University celebrated its 2012 Spring Commencement on May 13 at the University’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., with more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students receiving diplomas.
Founder and executive director of Mercy Beyond Borders Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, gave the Undergraduate Commencement Speech, and UCLA School of Nursing, Medicine and Public Health Dean Courtney H. Lyder, N.D., G.N.P., F.A.A.N., gave the Graduate Commencement speech. Both speakers received honorary degrees.
For more information about SXU's 2012 Spring Commencement, please visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: commencement or contact (773) 298-3867 or commencement@sxu.edu.
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Chicago (May 15, 2012) Saint Xavier
University celebrated its 2012 Spring Commencement on May 13 at the University’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., with more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students receiving diplomas.Founder and executive director of Mercy Beyond Borders Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, gave the Undergraduate Commencement Speech, and UCLA School of Nursing, Medicine and Public Health Dean Courtney H. Lyder, N.D., G.N.P., F.A.A.N., gave the Graduate Commencement speech. Both speakers received honorary degrees.
For more information about SXU's 2012 Spring Commencement, please visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: commencement or contact (773) 298-3867 or commencement@sxu.edu.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
SXU students meet with state legislators to fight for MAP grants at Private College Student Lobby Day
Chicago (May 10, 2012) Seven Saint Xavier University students recently discussed with state legislators in Springfield, Ill. the crucial importance of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants during a Private College Student Lobby Day.Students met with State Sen. Edward Maloney (D-Chicago) and State Representatives Kelly Burke (D-36th), Bill Cunningham (D-35th), and Renee Kosel (R-81st). The students were encouraged to share their personal stories on how MAP grants affect them and other students they know, and how MAP grants and institutional aid make college possible.
MAP provides grants that do not need to be repaid to Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and demonstrate financial need based on the information provided by the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA). The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which administers the MAP grant, ran out of money for the need-based program in March, so eligible college students who apply for state assistance are now put on a waiting list. More than 51 percent of SXU undergraduates receive MAP grants.
The event, held every year in the capital, was organized by the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
SXU to host 16th Annual Summer Concert and Fireworks on Sun., June 24
Free event features The New Odyssey Band and refreshment vendors
Chicago (May 8, 2012) Saint Xavier University will host its 16th Annual Summer Concert and Fireworks on Sun., June 24. The New Odyssey Band, offering a unique entertainment experience, will perform from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on the front steps of the Warde Academic Center at the University's Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. The concert will conclude with a patriotic finale and fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. (dusk). The event is free and open to the public.
The community is encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Concessions will be available from The Original Rainbow Cone, Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon, Calabria Imports, Happy Jack’s, and the SXU Alumni Association. Attendees also may bring their own refreshments.
For more information, please contact the Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3748 or specialevents@sxu.edu.
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Chicago (May 8, 2012) Saint Xavier University will host its 16th Annual Summer Concert and Fireworks on Sun., June 24. The New Odyssey Band, offering a unique entertainment experience, will perform from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on the front steps of the Warde Academic Center at the University's Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. The concert will conclude with a patriotic finale and fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. (dusk). The event is free and open to the public.The community is encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Concessions will be available from The Original Rainbow Cone, Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon, Calabria Imports, Happy Jack’s, and the SXU Alumni Association. Attendees also may bring their own refreshments.
For more information, please contact the Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3748 or specialevents@sxu.edu.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
SXU University Relations wins two Silver Trumpet awards
Honored for SXU football news coverage, Annual Report
Chicago (May 1, 2012) Body text The Publicity Club of Chicago recently honored Saint Xavier University’s Office for University Relations with two prestigious Silver Trumpet awards. University Relations staff members will be recognized at the 53rd Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Wed., May 9 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. The Golden Trumpet Awards is the premier awards competition for Chicago's public relations and communications professionals. The coveted awards are presented for excellence in planning, creativity and execution.
University Relations received a Silver Trumpet in the "Video News Releases and Films" category, marking the third year in a row the Office has been honored for their achievements in this category. The winning entry, titled "Saint Xavier University Cougar Football,” is a compilation of comprehensive TV news coverage originating from video highlights of the SXU football team’s historic 2011 NAIA Championship season.
The Office also received a Silver Trumpet in the “Corporate and/or Annual Reports” category for its 2010 Annual Report, “Investing in the Work Force of the 21st Century.”
"The Golden Trumpet Award is the most prestigious of its kind in the Midwest," said Robert Tenczar, vice president for University Relations. "We are pleased to accept this distinguished award and grateful to the Publicity Club of Chicago for this honor, as well as for our strong relationships with Chicago television stations."
According to the Publicity Club of Chicago website, "The Golden Trumpet Awards vividly demonstrate that the creativity and innovative programming by Chicago and Midwest public relations professionals lead the nation in inspired work and enviable results."
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Chicago (May 1, 2012) Body text The Publicity Club of Chicago recently honored Saint Xavier University’s Office for University Relations with two prestigious Silver Trumpet awards. University Relations staff members will be recognized at the 53rd Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Wed., May 9 at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. The Golden Trumpet Awards is the premier awards competition for Chicago's public relations and communications professionals. The coveted awards are presented for excellence in planning, creativity and execution.
University Relations received a Silver Trumpet in the "Video News Releases and Films" category, marking the third year in a row the Office has been honored for their achievements in this category. The winning entry, titled "Saint Xavier University Cougar Football,” is a compilation of comprehensive TV news coverage originating from video highlights of the SXU football team’s historic 2011 NAIA Championship season.
The Office also received a Silver Trumpet in the “Corporate and/or Annual Reports” category for its 2010 Annual Report, “Investing in the Work Force of the 21st Century.”
"The Golden Trumpet Award is the most prestigious of its kind in the Midwest," said Robert Tenczar, vice president for University Relations. "We are pleased to accept this distinguished award and grateful to the Publicity Club of Chicago for this honor, as well as for our strong relationships with Chicago television stations."
According to the Publicity Club of Chicago website, "The Golden Trumpet Awards vividly demonstrate that the creativity and innovative programming by Chicago and Midwest public relations professionals lead the nation in inspired work and enviable results."
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