SXU celebrates 2011 Spring Commencement

More than 800 students receive diplomas

Chicago (May 16, 2011) Saint Xavier University celebrated its 2011 Spring Commencement on May 15 at the University’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., with more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students receiving diplomas.

Award-winning film producer Don Hahn and photojournalist and Romanian Children’s Relief founder Michael Carroll gave the Undergraduate Commencement speech. Golden Apple Foundation President and CEO Dominic Belmonte gave the Graduate Commencement speech. All three speakers received honorary degrees.

Watch video of Belmonte’s speech here.

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Video alert - Golden Apple President/CEO Dominic Belmonte speaks at SXU's 2011 Graduate Commencement

Golden Apple Foundation President and CEO Dominic Belmonte received an honorary degree and spoke at Saint Xavier University’s 2011 Spring Commencement on May 15.

Belmonte has been president and CEO of the Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching since 2006. He co-created the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program in 1989, named by Harvard University as one of 15 programs out of 1,200 nationwide as a finalist for its Innovations in American Government award. Belmonte also co-created the Golden Apple Teacher Education program in 1996, an alternative pathway to teacher certification for mid-career adults wishing a career in teaching secondary math or science or teaching elementary school children. Belmonte is the author of two books, Teaching From the Deep End and Teaching on Solid Ground. He taught English for 20 years at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Ill., and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in English at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Video Alert - Prof. William Kresse discusses identity theft at Michael's on NBC 5 News at 10

Saint Xavier University Professor William Kresse discusses the recent wave of identity thefts resulting from hackers tampering with checkout terminals at Michael's craft stores on NBC 5 Chicago News at 10 on May 11, 2011.

Kresse is an associate professor at the Graham School of Management and director of the Saint Xavier University Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption.

SXU invites community to free outdoor Summer Concert on June 26

Annual concert features Roy Vombrack Orchestra, concludes with fireworks finale

Chicago (May 11, 2011) Saint Xavier University invites the community to its 15th Annual Summer Concert at 7 p.m. Sun., June 26 on the front lawn of its Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St.

The free outdoor concert is open to the public. It features the popular Roy Vombrack Orchestra and concludes with a patriotic finale and fireworks display at dusk, approximately 9:45 p.m. Picnickers are welcome and concessions will be available. Food vendors will include: The Original Rainbow Cone, Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon, Fat Tommy’s, Calabria Imports Chicago, and the SXU Alumni Association. The concert’s rain date is Sun., July 10.

For more information, please contact SXU’s Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3748 or specialevents@sxu.edu.

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SXU University Relations wins two prestigious Golden Trumpet awards

Winning entries: “Saint Xavier University Cougar Football” and “Common Vision, Common Good”

Chicago (May 9, 2011) Saint Xavier University’s Office for University Relations received two Golden Trumpet awards for its television football coverage and its University magazine at the Publicity Club of Chicago’s 52nd Annual Golden Trumpet Awards Luncheon on May 6 at Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton Hotel. 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 Golden Trumpet in the "Video News Releases and Films" category for the second year in a row. The winning entry, titled "Saint Xavier University Cougar Football,” is a compilation of comprehensive Chicago TV News coverage originating from video highlights of the SXU football team’s historic 2010 season. The Cougars finished 13-1 overall, sweeping through the regular season with a perfect 11-0 record and claiming the Mid-States Football Association Mideast League crown for the second year in a row. The team was ranked as high as No. 3 in the NAIA's weekly Top 25 Poll, according to the SXU Athletics Department's Sports Information Office.

The Office also received a Golden Trumpet in the “Newsletters or Magazines” category for its fall 2010 Saint Xavier Magazine, “Common Vision, Common Good.”

"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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Video alert - Prof. William Kresse appears on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight"

Discussed Sony data breach, debit card fraud at Michael's and smartphone data theft

SXU Prof. William Kresse discussed debit card fraud at Michael's stores, the Sony Playstation Network data breach and smartphone data theft on May 5 on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight"

Kresse is an associate professor at the Graham School of Management and director of the Saint Xavier University Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption.

Chicago Tonight is an evening television news program broadcast weeknights on WTTW in Chicago. Chicago Tonight reports primarily on local news and presents features showcasing local artists and events.