Saint Xavier Spring Commencement May 17, 2009

Robert and Mary Rita Stump to receive Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa;
Richard H. Driehaus to be graduate Commencement speaker and receive Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa

Chicago (May 11, 2009)– Robert and Mary Rita Stump will receive the conferral by Saint Xavier University of the degree Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa, during the school’s undergraduate Commencement beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 17 in the SXU Shannon Center.

Richard H. Driehaus will be the Commencement speaker at the 3 p.m. graduate Commencement ceremony. He will receive a Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa.

Robert F. Stump, son of the late Walter and Marie Stump, and Mary Rita Stump, daughter of the late Morgan and Anne Murphy, exemplify the mission and core values of Saint Xavier University. Morgan Murphy, Sr. was a great friend and advisor to Saint Xavier and the Sisters of Mercy throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Between 1952-1954, Morgan Murphy, Sr. had a significant role in helping to secure the land for the Chicago Campus of Saint Xavier University. He was one of the first members of the then-College Lay Advisory Board, received an honorary degree from Saint Xavier in 1960, and was a Life Trustee of the University from 1966 until his death.

Their philanthropic spirit and affection for Saint Xavier University include real estate for the Orland Park Campus and financial gifts, including a gift to the Mercy Endowment Challenge.

Saint Xavier recognized Mr. and Mrs. Stump in 2002 with the University’s highest honor, the Shield of Saint Xavier.

Richard H. Driehaus, born and raised in Chicago, is truly a multi-faceted individual. He has enjoyed enormous business success, earning a reputation within investment management industry as an investor extraordinaire. He has also focused his attention and energy on a wide variety of philanthropic and community-service oriented projects, individually and through the efforts of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Trusts.

Mr. Driehaus earned his bachelor of science in commerce degree in 1965 and a master of business administration at DePaul University in 1970. He later endowed a Center for Behavioral Finance, established a Professorship in Behavioral Finance, endowed a Center for International Business Studies, and his foundation provides scholarship to fulltime M.B.A. students at DePaul University.

In addition, Mr. Driehaus has conveyed his gratitude to other Chicago-based educational institutions and religious orders focused on education, such as St. Ignatius College Preparatory School (his high school), St. Margaret of Scotland (his grammar school) and the School of Sisters of Notre Dame in recognition of their contributions to his success.

Mr. Driehaus made two transformational gifts to Saint Xavier University: Gilhooley’s Grande Saloon and the shopping center in which it is located; and an endowment to help Catholic elementary schools, in particular St. Margaret of Scotland. In 2006, Saint Xavier presented Mr. Driehaus with the Shield of Saint Xavier.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Joe Moore
(773) 298-3937 or jmoore@sxu.edu

Team SXU wins “Run to Remember” fundraising award

5k run/walk benefits families of fallen Chicago police officers

“Team SXU” posing at the Chicago Police Memorial Gold Star Family Park, east of Soldier Field. (L to R: David Pasqua, Deb Pasqua, Rob Weierman, Laura Earner, Jim Brodzinski, Clay Diaz, Gary Watland, Jack Norton, Bill Kresse, Sean Watland, Larry Meneghini, Leslie Watland, Kate Watland, Kristy Allen and Nancy Devine. Not pictured: Elizabeth Eichler, Brian Lynch, Paul Reynolds and Andy Devine.)

Chicago (May 7, 2009) Saint Xavier University’s “Team SXU” received an award for raising the most donations at the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Fifth Annual “Run to Remember” 5k run/walk along the Chicago lakefront.

The event benefits the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, which assists the families of Chicago police officers who are killed or seriously injured on duty.

Team SXU was composed of Saint Xavier faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends. Co-captains and Graham School of Management professors Kate Watland and Bill Kresse accepted the award on behalf of the team.

Additionally, Team SXU placed 19th in the race due to the efforts of its four swiftest runners: Larry Meneghini, Rob Weierman, Sean Watland and Jack Norton.
“This is really quite an accomplishment when you consider the class of teams participating,” Kresse said. “The first two teams were the NYPD Running Club and the Fleet Feet Nike Racing Team.”

Saint Xavier and the Chicago Police last year celebrated their “Partnership in Education” program’s tenth anniversary. The two institutions collaborate on various efforts, such as Saint Xavier offering MBA programs and degree completion programs at the Chicago Police Department Education and Training Division.

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Saint Xavier ID Theft Expert featured in Dallas Morning News

Read the Dallas Morning News story featuring SXU Professor Bill Kresse as he discusses the merits of current Texas identify theft legislation. The DMN has a daily circulation of about 340,000. Kresse, aka “Professor Fraud,” is the architect and director of the SXU Graham School of Management’s Financial Fraud and Examination and Management program.

SXU hosts Community Job Search Workshop

Three workshop sessions scheduled on June 10

Chicago (May 5, 2009) Saint Xavier University will host three Community Job Search Workshop sessions from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on June 10 in the Butler Reception Room of the Warde Academic Center of the Chicago Campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. The workshops are free and open to the public.

Attendees will receive career search assistance and advice, including resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, networking and job search resources.

"In accord with Saint Xavier’s Mercy commitment to service, we are offering these workshops in response to the difficult economic climate," said Jean Riordan, director of Career Services.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and sessions begin at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Additionally, Saint Xavier is sponsoring the following Community Resume Review Walk-Ins at Saint Xavier’s Chicago campus:

• 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, Student Lounge
• 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 25, Butler Reception Room

Pre-registration for the workshops is preferred, but registration will be allowed at the door. To register for a workshop or for more information, please contact Counseling and Career Services at (773) 298-3131 or counselingandcareerservices@sxu.edu.

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God Matters now on iTunes

New episodes begin 9:30 a.m., Sunday, April 26 on WXAV 88.3 FMChicago

(May 5, 2009) Chicago--“God Matters,” Saint Xavier University’s award-winning public affairs program, returns with all-new episodes at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26 on WXAV 88.3 FM.

You can also listen to WXAV online at http://www.wxav.com/ or download as podcasts from iTunes .

“God Matters” examines the complexities of everyday life, and how faith and values can affect our decisions. The program took second place in the 2003 Silver Dome Awards for Best Public Affairs Programming, beating out WGN.


Saint Xavier Vice President for University Mission and Heritage Sister Susan Sanders, R.S.M, Ph.D, and Assistant Director of Campus Life: Student Media Peter Kreten host the program.
Upcoming episodes of God Matters include:

· Prof. Tatiana Tatum discussing Earth’s water supply

· Prof. Christopher Appelt discussing his study of Chicago’s monk parakeets.

· Former Chicago Tonight host John Callaway discussing the State of the Union.

· Former CBS news anchor, A&E documentary host Bill Kurtis on America’s Diet.

· Prof. Graham Peck's found transcript of an Abraham Lincoln-Stephen Douglas debate.

· Prof. Laurence Musgrove on the Power of Poetry.

· Prof. Joyce Hunter on Air Rage.· Prof. Michael O’Keeffe on The Sopranos and pop culture.

To learn more about God Matters, contact Pete Kreten at (773) 298-3375. FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact: Joe Moore(773) 298-3937 or jmoore@sxu.edu

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Saint Xavier holds SSP Spring Awards Program

Chicago (May 1, 2009) Saint Xavier University held its 2008-09 Student Success program Awards Program on April 29 in the Fourth Floor Boardroom of the Warde Academic Center.

The Student Success Program is a federally funded grant program that specializes in retention and graduation of students who are low-income, first generation, or individuals with disabilities.

The Saint Xavier Annual Spring Awards program focuses on the academic achievements of its students, celebrating academic achievers and graduates, peer mentors, and the Tyesa Bowens Memorial Scholarship winners.

The 2009-10 Tyesa Bowens Scholarship Winners are Janeen Wilkey, Secondary Education, Evergreen Park; Larissa Campos-Junior, Spanish/Education; Chicago; Yvonne Schmitt, Secondary Education, Frankfort; Angela Morello-Nursing; Ashley Perisee; Spanish/Education, Oak Park. Runner-up was Joe Roccasalva, Math/Secondary Education, Chicago.
The 2009-10 SSP Spirit Award winners are Jean M. Fischer, Chicago and Gerardo Diaz, Evergreen Park.

Photos:
1) Left to Right: Ashley M. Perisee, Oak Park, Larissa Campos, Chicago, Angela M. Morello, Chicago, Joseph R. Roccasalva, Chicago, and the Director of the Student Success Program, Josiah Fuller.
2)Left to right: Jean M. Fischer, Chicago, Director of the Student Success Program Josiah Fuller, and Gerardo Diaz, Evergreen Park.

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