Thursday, May 23, 2013
Barack Obama’s signing of the Post 9-11 GI Bill meant an influx of veterans taking advantage of educational benefits. In particular, it presents Christian universities with a unique opportunity to educate, mentor, and minister to veterans returning from service war zones, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Many of these veterans begin their education while suffering both physically and psychologically.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Xavier University’s Hoff Dining Commons, managed by Chartwells since 2008, won Gold in the Residential Dining Concepts category of the 2013 NACUFS Competition.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Kelly Phelps, associate professor and acting chair of the department of Art at Xavier University, and his identical twin, Kyle, associate professor of Art at the University of Dayton, are featured in the June/July 2013 edition of internationally respected American Craft magazine.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Brian Till, dean of Xavier University’s Williams College of Business, recognized Alumni Achievement Award recipients at a reception on May 7.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Xavier University’s Williams College of Business will consolidate its Deerfield Township and West Chester MBA locations effective December 2014.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Blackbook HR, a technology startup company headquartered in Over-the-Rhine with national clientele, is partnering with Xavier University to help interns living at Xavier while in Cincinnati over the summer learn to love the city.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Friday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m., 17 seniors in Xavier University’s All For One ROTC battalion were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. Sixteen are from Xavier University and one is from Northern Kentucky University. LTC Kevin Wissel, himself a Xavier University alumnus and ROTC graduate, presided over his first commissioning ceremony at Xavier University
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Xavier University Williams College of Business is hosting three MBA information sessions this month, including a lunchtime session at the office of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce in the Carew Tower downtown.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Xavier University’s 175th commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, May 11 at the University’s Cintas Center. Tickets are not required and ceremonies are open to the public. A Baccalaureate Mass will be held May 10 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center on Xavier’s campus. On May 11, Xavier will confer 1,102 undergraduate degrees beginning at 9:00 a.m. and 853 graduate degrees beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
This semester Xavier University’s Williams College of Business partnered for the fourth time with Kao USA Inc. to offer junior and senior marketing majors an opportunity to participate in the Kao Brands Marketing Challenge.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Xavier University has awarded three female students scholarships for women in chemistry, computer science or physics from the Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) program of the Henry Luce Foundation. Students will be designated as CBL Scholars for their junior and senior years. The first round of CBL Scholars, under Xavier’s fourth grant from the Luce Foundation, was announced in March of 2012.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Xavier University departments are collaborating with the Norwood Fire Department in a mock scenario to train and educate students and providers to better communicate and cooperate in a crisis. The resulting reduction in errors means better care. It will be April 24 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
On Thursday, April 25, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Xavier University will officially launch its Center for Veterans Affairs. A brief ceremony will be held on the Academic Mall near Alter Hall (inside Alter Hall if raining). Media and the public are welcome.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A one-mile walk/run around the Xavier University campus will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. The event starts in front of Bellarmine Chapel. Shirts are available for $20, with proceeds benefitting “One Fund Boston,” set up by Boston officials to help bombing victims.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
CBI’s 2013 Civic Engagement series consists of three separate but related sessions that include best practices and tools that will help communities bring people together to collectively accomplish great things. Information is at 513-745-3348. The cost for each workshop is $25 or register for all three sessions for $60.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Xavier University’s Black Student Association (BSA) and Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the 37th annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 19.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Celebrating Everyday Evanston is a project where Evanston community members share personal recollections and photos of their lives in the under-documented community of Evanston. Annexed to Cincinnati in 1903, Evanston was the home of King Records (1540 Brewster Ave) and Doris Day (3475 Greenlawn Avenue), among other things.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Ron Quinn, EdD, of Wyoming, associate professor of Sport Studies at Xavier University and head girls’ soccer coach at Seton High School, will receive the Coach of The Year award from the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Women's Sports Association at its 20th Annual Awards Dinner April 23.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Thomas Knestrict, associate professor of education at Xavier University, has been named the Bishop Fenwick Teacher of the Year by the Xavier chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Xavier University is providing space for the UCanSpeakForMe annual Cincinnati Summit to Honor Crime Victims and Advocates on April 22 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. It will be held in the Conaton Learning Center’s Kennedy Auditorium at the corner of Dana Avenue and Francis Xavier Way on the Xavier campus. The organization provides information on how to interact with law enforcement and be proactive around the issue of cold case murders.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
As the nation gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, The Princeton Review in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), today named Xavier University as one of 322 Green Colleges. This is the fourth annual edition of the free guidebook saluting the most environmentally responsible colleges.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Cincinnati NEW (Network of Executive Women) is hosting award-winning lecturer Dr. Bertice Berry, who will share her unique blend of humor, storytelling and research to help us grow beyond the limits imposed by ourselves and society on April 24 from 2 pm – 6 pm at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors. The event is sold out.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Xavier University’s Master of Health Services Administration program has been rated by MHA Guide as the third most engaged alumni association in the United States, ahead of such schools as Cornell, University of Southern California, Ohio State and Penn State.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Sister Rose Ann Fleming, athletic academic advisor at Xavier University, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cincinnati Sports Professionals Network 2013 awards dinner on Wednesday, May 8.
Monday, April 15, 2013
As part of its commitment to the medical device community, Xavier University will host a special FDA National Forum (FDANationalForum.com) to gain stakeholder input on the top strategic priorities of the Office of Compliance on April 30 at Xavier University.
