Funding comes from spending bill signed by President Obama
Chicago (Dec. 28, 2009) President Barack Obama signed an omnibus spending bill containing $1.25 million for Saint Xavier University to upgrade its Chicago campus library and develop a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education center at its Orland Park campus.
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) and Senator Dick Durbin worked together to secure funding for Saint Xavier’s library improvements and other local projects. Congresswoman Judy Biggert (IL-13) procured funding for the STEM center.
The University will receive $750,000 to update the Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library. Funds will be used to develop digital literacy programs, mobile computer labs and online communications systems providing live web casts, on-demand materials, and lecture and distance learning programs.
The University also will receive $500,000 to support STEM collaboration and partnerships with schools in Chicago’s south suburbs. The STEM Education Center will feature a state-of-the-art methods lab that will be used to provide hands-on science, math and technology programs designed to increase teachers’ knowledge and skills in these areas. Saint Xavier University School of Education staff will conduct site visits to schools in order to assess current and future progress and needs, and provide support and programming to teachers and administrators throughout the region.
“The Saint Xavier community is grateful to President Obama, Senator Durbin, Congressman Lipinski and Congresswoman Biggert or their dynamic leadership and commitment to higher education, as demonstrated by their efforts to secure federal funding for important renovation and development projects at our university,” said Angela Durante, Ph.D., Interim President and Provost of Saint Xavier. “The state-of-the-art technological improvements to the Stump Library at the Chicago Campus, and the development of a new STEM Education Center at our Orland Park Campus, all made possible by this funding, will result in great benefits to Saint Xavier students and be valuable resources to those wider communities as well.”
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Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
SXU financial fraud expert William Kresse discusses Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita's identity theft on CBS 2 News at 10
Saint Xavier University professor and financial fraud/identity theft expert William Kresse discusses Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita's recent identity theft on Mon., Dec. 21 on CBS 2 Chicago News at 10.
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.
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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Senior Sarah Rakauskas profiled in SouthtownStar
Read the SouthtownStar’s profile of Saint Xavier University senior and Southside resident Sarah Rakauskas. Rakauskas is an R.A. and recently received SXU’s 2009 Lincoln Student Laureate Award.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Chicago White Sox Chief Marketing Officer Brooks Boyer discusses the Business of Baseball at SXU’s 2009-10 Breakfast with the Experts series
Next speaker: Mesirow Financial Chairman and CEO James C. Tyree on Wed., Feb. 3, 2010
Chicago (Dec. 16, 2009) The weather outside was cold enough for hockey, but participants at the first 2009-10 Breakfast with the Experts event at Saint Xavier University were talking baseball with Brooks Boyer, vice president and chief marketing officer for the Chicago White Sox. The event was held Dec. 16 at the University’s Chicago campus.
More than 50 local business people and community members attended Boyer’s speech, titled “The Business of Baseball.” Boyer delved into popular White Sox promotional events, creating a successful sports entertainment experience and new marketing strategies for the Sox, and answered questions from audience members.
Breakfast with the Experts brings notable business, community and civic leaders to the south side to share insights, experience and industry knowledge with local business people. The breakfasts are interactive and designed to engage all participants through networking opportunities, a keynote address and a question-and-answer session. The series is sponsored by Saint Xavier University and the Beverly Area Planning Association.
Mesirow Financial Chairman and CEO James C. Tyree will speak at the next Breakfast with the Experts event on Wed., Feb. 3, 2010.
Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for BAPA Members. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to buy tickets, please contact BAPA at (773) 233-3100 or visit www.bapa.org, keyword: BAPA event tickets. To suggest a speaker or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please call 773-298-3311 or email to specialevents@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
Chicago (Dec. 16, 2009) The weather outside was cold enough for hockey, but participants at the first 2009-10 Breakfast with the Experts event at Saint Xavier University were talking baseball with Brooks Boyer, vice president and chief marketing officer for the Chicago White Sox. The event was held Dec. 16 at the University’s Chicago campus.More than 50 local business people and community members attended Boyer’s speech, titled “The Business of Baseball.” Boyer delved into popular White Sox promotional events, creating a successful sports entertainment experience and new marketing strategies for the Sox, and answered questions from audience members.
Breakfast with the Experts brings notable business, community and civic leaders to the south side to share insights, experience and industry knowledge with local business people. The breakfasts are interactive and designed to engage all participants through networking opportunities, a keynote address and a question-and-answer session. The series is sponsored by Saint Xavier University and the Beverly Area Planning Association.
Mesirow Financial Chairman and CEO James C. Tyree will speak at the next Breakfast with the Experts event on Wed., Feb. 3, 2010.
Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for BAPA Members. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to buy tickets, please contact BAPA at (773) 233-3100 or visit www.bapa.org, keyword: BAPA event tickets. To suggest a speaker or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please call 773-298-3311 or email to specialevents@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
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
SXU Football season ends at NAIA Semifinals
Watch news coverage of Cougars against defending national champs University of Sioux Falls
The No. 4 ranked Saint Xavier University football team ended its 2009 season after falling to defending national champion and No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls 48-6 Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Health Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cougars end their historic season at 13-1 overall.
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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
The No. 4 ranked Saint Xavier University football team ended its 2009 season after falling to defending national champion and No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls 48-6 Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Health Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cougars end their historic season at 13-1 overall.
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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
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