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Reunion Weekend
If you haven't made your reservations for Reunion Weekend, now's the time to do so. Reunion Weekend-Nov. 6-8-is a great time to reconnect with old friends, make new ones and see firsthand all the exciting changes taking place on Xavier's campus. A complete listing of events and activities is available on the special Reunion Weekend web site.
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Back to the Bible marathon
Xavier students, faculty and staff, along with members of the Greater Cincinnati community, get back to the Bible at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, when they begin reading the Book of Genesis aloud - and they won't stop until they reach the end of the Hebrew Scriptures (II Chronicles). Back to the Bible takes place in the Clock Tower Lounge of the Gallagher Student Center. Individuals are asked to sign up to read publicly for 15 minutes in the language of their choice and from the Bible of their choice. To register as a reader, go online to reserve 15-minute shifts and for additional information. |
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Women's basketball ranked No. 11 in nation
Xavier's women's basketball team is enjoying a lot of preseason attention. The Associated Press ranks the team No. 11 in its 2009-2010 preseason poll - the women's highest ranking ever. In addition, Slam magazine ranks the team No. 5 nationally, and the Atlantic 10 coaches picked the Musketeers to finish first in the A-10. Additionally, Amber Harris and Ta'Shia Phillips earned mention on the A-10 Preseason First Team and the All-Defensive Team while Special Jennings was recognized on the Third Team.
The University men's team, three-time defending A-10 regular-season champion, was selected to finish second in the 2009-2010 campaign. Three players earned preseason honors: Jordan Crawford was selected to the A-10 conference third team, while Jason Love and Dante Jackson were selected to the A-10 conference All-Defensive Team.
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Fall jazz concerts
The Xavier University Jazz Ensemble is performing five special concerts this fall that resemble the atmosphere of the old jazz clubs. Instead of neat rows of chairs, audience members are seated at tables where they can enjoy snacks and beverages while imagining they are listening to Charlie Parker at Birdland, Dizzy Gillespie at The Blue Note or even B.B. King at The Regal. The three remaining performances are:
- Sundays, Nov. 8 and 22, at 8:15 p.m. in Xavier's Edgecliff Recital Hall.
- Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyric, 8907 Reading Road.
The on-campus events are free. Admission for the Lyric concert is $5, which includes admission, music, snacks, ice and soft drinks. Attendees are invited to bring their own beverage for this show. |
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Xavier is StormReady
Xavier is the National Weather Service's first StormReady university in Ohio. To become StormReady, the University developed plans for severe weather, installed weather radios, and ensured that forecast information from the Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio, could be received and communicated throughout the campus using several different methods. |
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Shantytown turns 20
Xavier students kicked off Shantytown 2009 on Sunday, Oct. 18, by constructing temporary shelters on Xavier's academic mall and moving into them for the week. The annual event has taken place at Xavier for 20 consecutive years to educate people about the struggles of homelessness. The theme this year was homelessness among young adults, ages 18-24. Group discussions took place to educate people about the causes of homelessness in this population, the services offered in our area and what individuals can do to help. |
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