Warde Academic Center reopens after fire

Fall semester classes will begin as scheduled on Aug. 24

Chicago (Aug. 19, 2009) Saint Xavier University ’s Warde Academic Center has reopened as of Wednesday, Aug. 19 for normal business after closing yesterday due to a basement electrical fire. Fall semester classes will begin as scheduled on Aug. 24.

“I’d like to commend the cooperation, good spirit and generosity of the Saint Xavier community,” said University President Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D. “Safety is our first priority, and the situation was well-managed and everyone stayed exceptionally level-headed."

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