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Finance professor named interim dean of Williams College
Professor of Finance Stafford Johnson was chosen to replace former Dean Ali Malekzadeh, who left Xavier to become the Edgerley Family Dean of Business Administration at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. Johnson takes over his new duties on July 1 and will serve in that position until Xavier completes its national search for a new dean. |
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San Francisco Giants like senior first baseman Ben Thomas
Senior first baseman Ben Thomas was selected in the 34th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft by San Francisco. The Columbus, Ohio, native was named the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year this season and set a new career-high in home runs during his senior year. |
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Eight teams earn APR Public Recognition Award
The NCAA 2009-2010 Academic Progress Rates (APR) show that Xavier student-athletes continue to be successful in the classroom as well as on the playing field. Xavier's men's and women's tennis, women's golf and volleyball, men's and women's swimming, and women's cross-country and indoor and outdoor track earned top APR scores. |
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Professor Tom Knestrict in the spotlight for symposium
Thomas Knestrict, assistant professor in the Department of Childhood Education and Literacy, sponsors the Remarkable Families Symposium at Xavier to help local families raising children with special needs find the resources they need. WLWT created a video about Knestrict's own story. |
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Xavier Montessori Lab School has openings for fall
The lab school, located on campus, has space for children ages 6-9. The program is aligned with Xavier's Montessori teacher education program and serves as a hallmark for best practices in Montessori education. For more information, contact Principal Lesley Roth at 513-745-3402 or email kernld@xavier.edu. |
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Andy's Mediterranean brings ethnic flavor to Gallagher
Andy Hajar, owner of Andy's Mediterranean Grille in Walnut Hills, has taken over Ryan's Pub and Fresh Fusions Café in the food court at the Gallagher Student Center.
He's serving a mix of Mediterranean dishes from his restaurant with Ryan's traditional menu of burgers, wraps, soups and salads. |
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Tu Holloway is invited to World University Games tryouts
Senior guard Tu Holloway is attending the 2011 USA Basketball Men's World University Games Team training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Players will be selected for the 12-member team to compete in the 2011 World University Games men's basketball competition Aug. 13-23 in Shenzhen, China. |
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Trot over to A Day at the Races for Louisville alumni
Join Louisville and Lexington alumni, parents and friends for an afternoon of horse racing at beautiful Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 18.
Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Post time is 12:45 p.m.
Cost is $25 per person.
Ticket prices include a buffet lunch, admission, racing program and free parking. Register online or contact Darlene Gilligan at 513-745-3192.
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Step out for the Cincinnati Pops concert and dinner
The Cincinnati Pops presents "Hallelujah Broadway" on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Riverbend Music Center. Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and inspirational music from Broadway smash hits including the "Sound of Music," "Godspell," "Billy Elliot" and "Carousel." Incoming Pops conductor John Morris Russell leads the orchestra and the May Festival Summer Chorus featuring vocalists Roderick Dixon, Alfreda Burke and Anthony Kearns. Learn more at the Cincinnati chapter website.
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Film class produces documentary on Rollergirls team
Electronic media students produced a video documentary about the women who participate in the rough-and-tough world of local roller derby. The film, "The Roller Derby Queens," aired on June 3 on CET (digital channel 48.1 or Time Warner Cable channel 13) and follows members of the Cincinnati Rollergirls as they prepare for their first home game.
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Former golf standout Jason Kokrak wins Southern Pines
Former golfer Jason Kokrak won the Donald Ross Championship at Southern Pines on Saturday, May 28. Kokrak posted a course record of 61 during the tournament. Read about the win at Cincinnati.com and his course record at goxavier.com.
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Arthur Morthorst was a basketball legend in the late 1940s
Arthur F. Morthorst was a legendary basketball player from 1946-1950, a top scorer who was part of Xavier's first-ever postseason appearance, and the star who sank the winning shot in 1950 against Cincinnati. He never lost his love for his team, attending every home game for more than 20 years.
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Lost dog tag of former professor unearthed in Texas
A dog tag belonging to Fran Uecker's father, former English Professor Wesley P. Vordenberg, was found in Texas 10 years ago. It was reunited with Uecker on June 6.
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