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Theology professor adopts two Haitian orphans
Assistant professor of theology Chris Pramuk and his wife, Lauri, were able to expedite the adoption process for two Haitian children and bring them to the United States following the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January. Rabbi Abie Ingber, director of the Office of Interfaith Community Engagement, and Rep. Steve Driehaus were able to work behind the scenes to speed up the process, which the Pramuks have been working on for a year. The homecoming was covered extensively in the Cincinnati Enquirer and on television stations WLWT and WCPO. |
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Demolition of houses making way for more construction
The bulldozers are coming. The last remaining houses along Ledgewood Drive and Herald Avenue that weren't demolished to make way for the Learning Commons and Williams College of Business building are being torn down this month to make way for the construction of the recently approved 525-student residence hall and dining complex. The houses include the Loyola House, Dorothy Day House, the Bellarmine Parish Center and the offices of residence life, mission and identity, and student publications. All of the offices have been relocated elsewhere on campus. |
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Young alumni gathering for wine, cheese, Spike Heels
Women of Excellence invites Xavier's young alumnae to gather for a little wine, a little cheese and a lot of Spike Heels at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Clock Tower Lounge. The wine and cheese is self-explanatory. Spike Heels is a contemporary comedy written by award-winning playwright Theresa Rebek in which two extraordinary women in ordinary circumstances burst bubbles in their respective relationships—and create a lot of laughs in the process. There are only five tickets left, so be sure to reserve your spot today. |
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Business Courier looks at the new business building
The new Williams College of Business building now under construction is going to do a lot more than just create new classroom space. An article in the Cincinnati Business Courier notes that it will be the center of a new gateway to campus, create a place where the business community can meet and be a central location for business students—something they don't have now. |
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Entrepreneurship Center gets new name, new leader
When the Williams College of Business building opens in August, it will include a new space dedicated to the teaching of entrepreneurship along with a new leader at its helm. The newly named Sedler Family Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is being created to help students start businesses and support those businesses after graduation. And the Center is now being led by Joseph Carter, who spent 27 years in business leadership positions before joining the faculty in 2007. The Center is named after Home City Ice president Tom Sedler and his family. |
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Black History 101 Mobile Museum coming to campus
As part of Black History Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is bringing the highly popular traveling exhibit of more than 2,000 artifacts that detail black history from slavery to hip hop, is stopping at Xavier Feb. 23-24. The exhibit is being set up in the Clock Tower Lounge. |
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University begins search for Alumni Engagement Director
Xavier is beginning the search process for a Director for Alumni Engagement within the Division of University Relations. This position will plan, organize and implement strategies for the benefit of Xavier's alumni network. It will focus on alumni engagement, recruiting students and raising funds. The position will be posted by end of day on Friday, Feb. 12, through the Office of Human Resources. Alumni are encouraged to apply. |
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