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Xavier searches for Miller's replacement
The search is on. In the two hours between when men’s basketball coach Sean Miller announced he was leaving Xavier and the University pulled together a late afternoon press conference, athletic director Mike Bobinski’s phone didn’t stop ringing. Coaches from around the country kept calling, expressing their interest in being the next head coach of the Musketeers and trying to get on his short list of candidates. |
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Conaton Learning Commons
Thanks to a gift from 1960 graduate Charles Gallagher, the University’s new Learning Commons is being named after Michael Conaton, a 1955 graduate, current trustee, former board chairman and former interim president. The Conaton Learning Commons, under construction at Dana and Ledgewood avenues, is scheduled to open in fall 2010. Along with a new home for the Williams College of Business, it is part of the Hoff Academic Quad. |
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New Future of X dates
The National Alumni Association is holding three Future of X events this spring. These events bring alumni and friends an up-close-and-personal look at the many exciting ways in which Xavier is growing and changing. The first is Wednesday, April 22, at the Sears Tower in Chicago; the second is Wednesday, May 6, at the Arts Club of Washington in Washington, D.C.; and the third is Thursday, May 21, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Register online or, more information, contact Tom Brady at 513-745-4256 or bradyt@xavier.edu. |
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Most Valuable Program
Forbes magazine ranks the Xavier men’s basketball team No. 17 among the 20 most valuable college hoops teams in America. The rankings are based on the teams' financial benefit to their schools, athletic departments, athletic conferences and local communities. Xavier's men's program is valued at $13.1 million, with operating revenue of $7.9 million. Other area teams on the list include the University of Kentucky at No. 2, the University of Louisville at No. 3 and the Ohio State University at No. 10. The University of North Carolina topped the list. |
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MBA information sessions
Xavier is joining the area’s three other AACSB-accredited universities in joint information sessions to promote the value of an MBA degree. The sessions, at the Bankers Club, 511 Walnut St., downtown, are Wednesday, April 8. They run from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Schools participating with Xavier are Miami University, Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati. R.S.V.P. to ensure your spot.
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Antonio Johnson gala
The Black Student Association and the Office of Multicultural Affairs host the 33rd annual Antonio Johnson Scholarship Gala, Friday, April 17, from 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. in the James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center at the Cintas Center. The attire is black tie optional, and the keynote speaker is Judge Nadine Allen. Tickets are $30 general admission, $20 for non-Xavier college students, $15 for Xavier students and $20 for children ages 15 and under. Tickets are available from the Office of Multicultural Affairs. R.S.V.P. to 513-745-3181. |
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Cincinnati Reds game
Xavier alumni, students, friends and family members are taking over Great American Ballpark on Friday, April 24, for a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves. Tickets are available for $15, including transportation to and from the game, or $10 without transportation. Buses depart Buenger Circle at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the Gallagher Student Center on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 2:00 p.m., or by order form. For an order form or more information, contact Josh Baird at 513-846-2795 or by email at bairdj@xavier.edu. |
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Summer Honors Institute
Xavier’s Summer Honors Institute, a residential program that lets gifted Ohio high school students take a course from Xavier’s strongest academic programs and earn three college credits, runs from July 5-18. Credits may be applied toward degrees earned at Xavier as well as other colleges and universities. Students wishing to apply credits to colleges other than Xavier should contact that school's admission office. Cost is $500 and a limited number of scholarships are available. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10. |
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Cintas No. 3 among "Toughest Places to Play"
The Cintas Center finished third in national balloting for EA Sports' "Toughest Places to Play" in college basketball. The final standings are 1. North Carolina, 2. Clemson, 3. Xavier, 4. Pittsburgh, 5. Duke, 6. Kansas, 7. Louisville, 8. Syracuse, 9.Tennessee, 10. Arkansas, 11. Maryland, 12. Illinois, 13. UCLA, 14. Florida and 15. Texas. |
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