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'Pending approval by the North Central Association. Call our Office of Graduate Admission today! (773) 298-3053 SAINT •XAVIER •UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS: 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60655 SOUTH CAMPUS: 18020 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 Email: [email protected] www.sxu.edu Saint Xavier's Volleyball Team went to NAIA Nationals for the first time in its almost 30 year history. Details on page 21.

The 2000 Cougar Volleyball Team

Editor's Note Letters to the Editor

3-10 University News New vice president for academic affairs, Maya Angelou to visit SXU, President Yanikoski in Bangladesh, SXU student sports milk mustache

11-13 Looking Back on 65 years of Service SECTION A: ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE The School of Nursing celebrates 65 th Anniversary

14-17 The Scope of Health Care at Saint Xavier The variety of health care programs and services offered by Saint Xavier's four schools is highlighted

18-19 A Gift that Gives Back Sheila Taafee Reynolds '43 speaks on the benefits of Gift Annuities ADMISSION APPLICATION

20-21 Sports News The Office of Admission High school Supersectional held in the CAC requests your assistance by giving the application inserted in this issue to a 22-25 Alumni News family member or friend Notable Alum: Sister Sheila Lyne, who is considering college choices. Commencement photos

24-28 Alumni Notes Editor's Note Editor Pro Tem Robert A.Quakenbush As the microscope on the cover suggests, this issue of Saint Xavier Magazine has a special focus. Assistant Editor Susan McCloskey '94 Saint Xavier University's commitment to quality health care goes back more than 150 years. The founders of Saint Xavier University, the Editorial Support Kate Lorenz Sisters of Mercy, went on to start Chicago's first Catholic hospital, and Bill Britt Saint Xavier later established the first collegiate nursing program in Stephanie Fordice Illinois. Today, Saint Xavier offers health care professionals exciting Amanda Ennis '01 graduate programs in a variety of health-related fields, including ER Amanda Trinkle '0 business, counseling psychology, nursing, public health and speech- Melissa Berni '02 language pathology. We thought we would devote several pages in this issue to explore how our four schools offer students and the community an array of health care programs of both study and service. Photography Bill Britt This issue also includes an article or two written by Bill Britt, who Monte Gerlach David V. Kamba served Saint Xavier University well during the past two-and-a-half John McKeith years as Manager of University Publications and editor of Saint Xavier Magazine. Bill was very much involved in the development of this President ^^^^ issue of the magazine. Bill recently accepted a position at another Dr. Richard A. Yanikoski Catholic institution of higher education that puts him much closer to his beloved Cubs (interestingly enough, this all happened just about the Director of Marketing time a new baseball season was about to begin!). On behalf of SXU, I and Public Relations would like to thank him for his contributions to Saint Xavier Magazine Robert A. Quakenbush and to the University. President of the Alumni Board Jerry Stengel '87 Enjoy your new magazine.

Design Best regards, Susan McCloskey '94

Saint Xavier University Magazine is published three times a year for Robert A. Quakenbush the University's alumni and friends. Editor Pro Tem Address 3700 W. 103rd Street Letters to the Editor Chicago, LL 60655 Web address: www.sxu.edu Double Check Your Information and the resident priest was Father Jim Phone (773) 298-3000 I just received the new SXU Lackemeier, a Holy Cross priest out magazine and enjoyed it immensely. of Notre Dame who was in Chicago Postmaster However, you need to check your working on an advanced degree. How Send change of address to: Saint Xavier Magazine information more closely. Xav's did do I know all of this? My husband 3700 W. 103rd Street and I were in the first graduating have a real chapel in the late 60's and Chicago, IL 60655 early 70's. It was located on the east class that included males and Father side of the building right about where Jim said our wedding mass in the most of the institutional advancement summer of 1971. Correction: The name of one of our offices are now. It wasn't particularly writers was omitted from the Winter Linda (Pennington) Forestor 2000 issue. Dan Frank '02. contributed pretty, but it was a chapel with church Class of 1971 to several of the University News stories. pews et al - not at all a classroom. As We would like to thank Dan for his a matter of fact, at the same time the contributions and apologize for the error. Please send all letters to: space directly under McGuire Hall Saint Xavier University Magazine, was the Office of Campus Ministry, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, II60655 University News

Chalokwu appointed Catholic Leaders Vice President for Confer at SXU Academic Affairs The presidents and principals of 36 Catholic high schools in the Chicago metropolitan area met at The Saint Xavier University Saint Xavier University on January community extends a warm 26 for a conference of Catholic welcome to Dr. Christopher I. high school leaders sponsored by Chalokwu, who joins the University the Archdiocese of Chicago's as the new Vice President for Office of Catholic Schools. Academic Affairs. The meeting agenda included Dr. Chalokwu, who is presently Dr. Christopher I. Chalokwu talks by Illinois State Senator Dan Vice Chancellor for Institutional Cronin and Saint Xavier University Research and Professor of Geology University of Ghana and has President Richard Yanikoski. at The University of Tennessee at served as a visiting professor at Following the meeting, several of Martin, will join Saint Xavier Middlebury College (Vermont). the Catholic high school leaders University on July 1. He is an elected fellow of the participated in a tour of the University President Dr. Richard Geological Society of America, University led by representatives of Yanikoski said of Dr. Chalokwu's serves as a member of the editorial the Admission office. selection, "Effective July 1,2001, Dr. board of the Journal of African More than 60 Catholic high Christopher I. Chalokwu will assume Earth Sciences, and is associate school leaders attended the the responsibilities as Vice President editor of the Geological Society of conference, representing the for Academic Affairs and Professor America Bulletin. following Catholic high schools: of Physical Science. Dr. Chalokwu is Prior to becoming Vice Chancellor St. Barbara, St. Benedict, Brother eminently qualified to assume both for Institutional Research at The Rice, Cristo Rey, De La Salle, roles. He is both a seasoned University of Tennessee at Martin, Fenwick, St. Francis de Sales, academic administrator and an Chalokwu served there as Vice Good Counsel, Gordon Tech, St. internationally respected scholar in Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Gregory, Hales Franciscan, Holy his primary field of geology." He has also served as the founding Cross, Holy Trinity, Immaculate "Dr. Chalokwu is well qualified Dean of the School of Arts and Heart of Mary, St. Joseph, St. to be Vice President for Academic Sciences at Benedict College Laurence, Leo, Loyola Academy, Affairs at Saint Xavier. His (South Carolina), and as Professor Maria, Marian, Marist, Mother background in the liberal arts and of Geology at Auburn University, McAuley, Mother Guerin, Mount sciences, coupled with an abiding where he received the Teacher of Assisi, Mount Carmel, Nazareth, interest in Catholic higher the Year Award in 1996. Notre Dame (girls), Our Lady of education, makes him very well Dr. Chalokwu was born in Nigeria Tepeyac, St. Patrick, Regina suited to a university like Saint on December 30, 1952. He and his Dominican, Resurrection, St. Rita, Xavier," Dr. Yanikoski added. wife, Irene, have a daughter, Bianca. St. Scholastica, Seton Academy, "Saint Xavier is very fortunate to Dr. Yanikoski noted that Dr. Trinity, and St. Viator. secure an academic leader of Dr. Chalokwu will join Saint Xavier Interim Co-superintendents of Chalokwu's caliber. We were during an important time of Catholic Schools, Sr. Judith blessed with a strong candidate renewal, adding, "Dr. Chalokwu Cauley, C.S.J, and Janet Sisler, and pool, and he is the best of the best. promises to be an exceptional other consultants from the We could not be more pleased with academic leader at Saint Xavier. archdiocesan Office of Catholic the outcome of this search." His organizational skills, experience Schools also attended the meeting. Dr. Chalokwu earned his Ph.D. with instructional technology, The meeting at SXU was from Miami University (Ohio), his grant-writing prowess, and arranged by the Office of Catholic M.S. and B.S. (with honors) from collegial style of governance will Education through the university's Northeastern Illinois University, be of immediate benefit to the Marketing and Public Relations and an A.S. from Miami-Dade University." office, with the assistance of the College. He received a Senior Conferences and Facilities office. Fulbright Fellowship to teach at the University News

Saint Xavier Community Working with various agencies An Evening with Maya such as Catholic Charities, the Participates in Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, the "Day. of Service" Chicago Park District and others, Saint Xavier University students Saint Xavier's first annual "Day volunteered at 15 locations. These of Service" community project on included Ronald McDonald Saturday, March 24, was an House, Sousa Transitional House, overwhelming success. More than Horner Park, St. Ailbe Apartments, 300 students, faculty, and staff, Tolton Manor, Washington and including Dr. Richard Yanikoski, Jane Smith Home, R.R. spent the day volunteering at McCormick Club, Lincoln Park various locations throughout the Conservatorium, St. Brendan local community. Apartments, A Sporting Chance "It was the largest student turnout Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, we have had at any student Harrison Park, St. Sabina Elders Maya Angelou Village, Dreams for Kids, and activity," said Alii Woods, Director Maya Angelou, celebrated poet, Chicago Police District 22. of Student Activities. "I have heard educator, historian, author, playwright, from many students that it's been "The University community's actress, civil rights activist, their favorite student activity as response to Service Day has been producer, and director, will visit well. I hope that it encourages all an inspiration to students and Saint Xavier this fall. An Evening of our students to give back to faculty to find out how much more with Maya Angelou, sponsored by society at every opportunity." they can do outside of a Service Student Activities, with additional "Day of Service," which was Day environment," said Paul Bear, assistance from the School of Arts sponsored by Saint Xavier's Director of Philanthropy of the and Sciences, the School of Student Activities Board, began at Student Activities Board. Education, Alumni Relations, and 8 a.m when volunteers participated Following the site visits, everyone the Honors Program, will be in a small pep rally and received was treated to a post-Day of Service presented on Sunday, October 7, volunteer assignments, then were party at 115 Bourbon Street 2001. bussed to their site visits. Restaurant in Merrionette Park. Born Marguerite Johnson in 1928, Ms. Angelou has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades during her career. Among the honors she has received include the Chubb Fellowship Award from Yale University in 1970, a Pulitzer Prize nomination in 1972 for Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie, and a Tony Award nomination in 1973 for her performance in Look Away. She has also been conferred over 30 honorary Doctorate degrees from schools nationwide. Most recently, Ms. Angelou received the National Medal of Arts for the year 2000. Established by Congress in 1984, the Medal of Arts honors individuals and organizations that. in the President's judgment, are deserving of special recognition by Saint Xavier students and Dr. Richard Yanikoski take a short break reason of their outstanding from volunteer work during SXU's "Day of Service". contributions to the arts in the United States. One of her most renowned works, Saint Xavier is a "Winner" I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Saint Xavier honored Thomas F. and an autobiographical account of her Susan Carey, of Hawthorne Race Course, youth, garnered Angelou a at its annual President's Scholarship Ball nomination for a National Book on Friday, March 9, 2001 at Chicago's Award in 1970 and was made into a televised CBS special in 1979. After Drake Hotel. Chaired by University a renewed interest in the book during trustee Darrell Jackson '81 and wife the mid-1990s, it spent over two years Valencia Ray-Jackson, the President's on the New York Times Paperback Scholarship Ball raises funds to benefit Nonfiction Best-seller list. academically outstanding students. Renee Ferguson of NBC 5 Chicago Through her work in script emceed the gala event, which was themed writing and directing, Ms. Angelou In the Winner's Circle. has been a groundbreaker for black Thomas and Susan Carey m md Mrs c&r&y^ of Riverside? TJL women. Her screenplay, Georgia, received one of the University's highest honors, the Shield of Saint Xavier. Georgia, was the first original script The Shield is bestowed upon persons who support Saint Xavier's mission by a black woman to be produced. of academic excellence and social concern with their own quest for learning Ms. Angelou has also appeared on and commitment to service. such television programs as Moesha, Touched by an Angel, and Caring for children is a way of life for Tom and Sue Carey. As the Sesame Street, as well as the film founders of the Learn to Earn program for Homeless and Abused How to Make an American Quilt Children, the Careys have helped support healthy, nurturing and the acclaimed miniseries Roots, environments for children at risk. Together they have raised ten for which she received an Emmy children, three of whom are fostered with full guardianship. nomination for Best Supporting Mr. Carey is President and General Manager of Hawthorne Actress. In 1998, she made her Race Course. A native of Chicago's Southeast Side, Mr. Carey graduated directorial debut with Down in the from Mount Carmel High School and later attended the University of Notre Delta. Dame where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business. While at the University of Notre Dame, he played football for four years and received a Angelou has also served in various Scholarship Athletic Award. He also holds a Juris Doctorate from capacities through appointments by Northwestern University Law School. several American leaders. At the request of Dr. Martin Luther King, Mr. Carey is a partner with the Chicago law firm of Carey, Filter, Jr., she became the northern White & Boland and serves as Chairman of the Board of South Shore coordinator for the Southern Hospital, Chicago. Christian Leadership Conference Mr. Carey supports several organizations that improve the lives of (SCLC). She was appointed by children, including the Racing Industry Charitable Foundation President Gerald Ford to the (President), the Boy Scouts of America (Board of Directors), and the Bicentennial Commission, and by Mercy Home Homeless and Abused Children's Foundation. President Jimmy Carter to the A well-known and respected philanthropist, Mrs. Carey was bom in Red National Commission on the Hill's Royal Women's Air Force Hospital in England. An artist from an Observance of International early age, Mrs. Carey's operatic voice earned her a scholarship to study at Women's Year. In January 1993, the distinguished Italia Conte School of Fine Arts. By the age of 16, she had she composed and recited her already appeared on numerous television shows and theatrical productions. original poem, On the Pulse of the On her first trip to the United States, Mrs. Carey began a career in Morning, at President Bill Clinton's broadcasting for a radio and television show in New Orleans. She soon inauguration. This piece, later moved to Chicago to become a member of the Stock Market Observer published, was also the title track of daily television show. her 1994 album for which she was Mrs. Carey continues to exercise her creative side. Recently she has presented a Grammy Award for best co-written a Broadway bound musical, "Love Is the Reason," based on the spoken word album. life of one of her daughters. University News

that no other activity can impart," Yanikoski said. The convocation was also addressed by David Preston, Canadian High Commissioner in Bangladesh and M.A. Kashem, Chairman of North South University Foundation. Sakib Ahmed delivered the speech of Valedictorium. During his visit, Dr. Yanikoski and NSU's Pro-Vice Chancellor, University President, Dr. Richard Yanikoski (right) met with Hafiz Siddiqi, signed the administrators at North South University when he traveled to Bangladesh. Cooperative Agreement, which provides NSU graduate students an Yanikoski in Bangladesh opportunity to complete certification Not only has Dr. Richard November 25, 2000. and graduate degree programs at Yanikoski, president of Saint At the ceremony, Dr. Yanikoski SXU. The agreement also allows Xavier, addressed graduating delivered the convocation address, for a faculty exchange in which students from SXU during advising the new graduates to use SXU and NSU will encourage commencement ceremonies, but their talent and knowledge for the exchange programs or other short- this past fall he traveled to benefit of all, saying that education term arrangements for their faculties. Bangladesh to speak to students had opened up many opportunities Other institutions of higher graduating from North South for them to serve society with great education partnered with NSU University (NSU). A total of 166 responsibilities. in Dhaka include the University graduates of NSU, Bangladesh's "Each of us may be tempted to of California-Berkeley, University first private university, were turn our back on the poor, ill or of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, conferred degrees at a convocation uneducated, but in serving them we George Washington University, ceremony held at the university's fulfill our highest moral obligations Pennsylvania State University, and new campus site at Basundara on to the society and attain a satisfaction Colorado State University.

Namesake's Feast Day introduced the University Trustees Xavier, one of the first members of who presented the awards. The Saint the Society of Jesus, and Spanish Saint Xavier was alive with spirit Francis Xavier Day awards recognize missionary to Europe, Africa, and on Friday, December 1, during the one student, faculty, and staff Asia. It is also the name day of annual Saint Francis Xavier Day member for outstanding service and Mother Frances Xavier Warde, the celebration. The day began with dedication to the University and the woman who brought the first a continental breakfast in the community. John P. Sweeney Sisters of Mercy to Chicago in SXU Diner at which attendees presented Dr. Angelo Bonadonna, 1846 and founder of Saint Francis were treated to latte mugs Assistant Professor of English, with Xavier Academy for Females, the commemorating the day. Award the Saint Xavier University Award. future Saint Xavier University. recipients and special guests Sister Christian Molidor, R.S.M., enjoyed a delicious luncheon in introduced Alice Brosius, Office their honor in the board room Manager of the Psychology followed by a Eucharistic Department, as the recipient of the Celebration in the McDonough Staff Excellence Award. Paul Bear, Chapel. The day was highlighted by Nursing and Adult College student, the University awards presentation was presented with the Sister Paulita and reception in the Formal Morris Award by Sheila King. Reception Room. Saint Francis Xavier Day is a Dr. Stan Boyer, the 1999 recipient celebration of SXU's namesakes, of the Saint Xavier University Award, patrons, values, and traditions. It is emceed the awards presentation and the feast day of Saint Francis Paul Bear Student Laureate Award Winner Ranell Cunningham, Saint Xavier University senior, has been awarded the Student Laureate Award by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. A non-profit organization established in 1965, the Lincoln Academy honors individuals either born or residing in Illinois. The Student Laureate Award is granted annually to an outstanding senior Ranell Cunningham from each four-year degree- granting institution of higher learning in Illinois. The award's criteria are based on a combination of the student's overall excellence in academics Julianna Schmell and extracurricular activities. Originally from LaPorte, Indiana, Ranell graduated from Sophomore Julianna Schmell was selected LaPorte High School in 1997 and is currently in her final as a local winner in a nationwide contest to semester at Saint Xavier University. She will graduate with a help educate Americans on the benefits of BA. in Sociology and Psychology in May 2001. During her milk. In July, the "Get Moo-ving With Milk time at Saint Xavier, Ranell has maintained a 3.93 G.P.A. and Tour" visited Julianna's hometown of has achieved many honors including the Dean's List, Portage, Indiana. Julianna took part in the Presidential, Collegiate, and Athletic Scholar, Who's Who famous milk mustache contest and was Among American Colleges and Universities, and NAIA Region chosen as Portage's local winner. Scholar Athlete. "I'm not pursuing a modeling career In addition to her impressive academic record, Ranell has also from this opportunity, but if something found the time to excel in extracurricular activities. She has been were to come out of it that would be great", a member of the Cougar volleyball team for four years. During said this once model now Botany major. her final season, she was elected co-captain of the team and led Julianna heard of the contest while reading the team to an outstanding season of 33 wins and 10 losses. She the morning paper the day of the contest, was also named to the All Region Tournament Team as well as and decided to visit the Milk Mustache the CCAC All Conference Team (South Division). "The success Mobile before work. "The best part of the of this year's team is in part a result of Ranell's contributions to contest was just being there," she said. the team. She certainly shows a lot of determination as well as The "Get Moo-ving With Milk Tour" character," states SXU's Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Bob visited over 120 cities nationwide last Heersema. year. The purpose of the tour was to During the past two years, Ranell has served as the Director of inform Americans on the potential milk Social Programming for Saint Xavier's Student Activities Board has to help people get fit, lose weight, and (SAB). She has been a Peer Mentor, a Student Ambassador, and stay in shape. In each city, people a member of the SAB Finance Committee as well. She has also submitted a photo of themselves sporting served on the Judicial Board and on the committee for the a milk mustache, and one winner was selection of the Teaching Excellence Award. "Extracurricular selected. The national winner, from activities are the fundamentals to a well rounded college Albany, NY, was chosen from the local experience," according to Ranell. winners to star in her very own milk ad, After graduation, Ranell hopes to work in a government- which will appear in the March issue of related field and eventually plans to attend graduate school. ESPN The Magazine. University News

New Residence Hall will be Named for Mother Huberta McCarthy

Saint Xavier University has contributions to the academic announced its new apartment-style growth of Saint Xavier. She residence hall will be named created a Lay Advisory Board, a McCarthy Hall in honor of Mother Women's Club, and a President's Mary Huberta McCarthy, R.S.M., Council. She also initiated graduate Saint Xavier's President from 1945 studies and the first enrollment of - 1960. Mother Mary Huberta's men at Saint Xavier (as part-time nephew, John McCarthy, is now students). Chair of Saint Xavier's Board of Mother Mary Huberta McCarthy Trustees. was not only President of Saint Dr. Richard A. Yanikoski, Saint Xavier College, but she also served Xavier's President, said, "Mother as the Sisters of Mercy Mother Huberta McCarthy oversaw the Provincial beginning in 1960. development of the 103rd Street Mother Huberta McCarthy, R.S.M. Sister Joy Clough, R.S.M., campus with loving care. The Photo courtesy of The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. President of the Sister of Mercy family tradition is carried on Chicago Regional Archives regional community in Chicago, today by her nephew, John C. said, "Naming the new residence McCarthy, who as chairman of the "The University owes hall for Mother Huberta is a Board of Trustees is leading wonderful way to recognize in a another major expansion of Saint an immeasurable debt permanent and visible manner her Xavier's campus facilities. The of gratitude to the enormous contribution to Saint University owes an immeasurable Xavier and to underscore the debt of gratitude to the McCarthy McCarthy family." important role the Sisters of Mercy family." have played throughout the During her tenure as President, University's history." Mother Huberta was the driving "Mother Huberta McCarthy, Scheduled to open in August, force behind the relocation of Saint R.S.M., was a woman of faith and McCarthy Hall is designed to Xavier College in the 1950s from vision. Her leadership in bringing house 100 students. The 36.000 its former site at 49th and Cottage Saint Xavier to its current site is square foot building will feature 25 Grove to its present campus at without parallel," said Dr. Yanikoski. apartment-style suites. Each two- 103rd and Central Park. Mother Huberta also made bedroom suite will include a living room, two bathrooms, two walk-in closets and a kitchenette. All of the air-conditioned suites will be wired for cable and Internet access. McCarthy Hall will also feature a laundry room on each floor, a student lounge, and multi-purpose room. Upon completion, upperclassmen currently living on campus will be given the first opportunity to reside in the new hall. McCarthy Hall also will be used in the summer months to accommodate overnight guests attending conferences and camps held at Saint Xavier University. Architect's rendering of the new McCarthy Hall. White House Chief of Staff JOHN PODESTA

Delivers John Podesta meets with students in the Bishop Quarter Room. SXU HONORS PROGRAM LECTURE

John Podesta, Chief of Staff to former President of the United States Bill Clinton, visited Saint Xavier University as a guest lecturer for the university's Honors Program. Mr. Podesta accepted an invitation from Dr. Judith Hiltner, Director of Saint Xavier University's Honors Program, to be this year's Honors Program Guest Lecturer. Mr. Podesta delivered the lecture on February 8 in McGuire Hall. The Honors Program at Saint Xavier University offers an enriched academic experience to talented and highly motivated students. Honors students may pursue any undergraduate major in the university's Schools of Arts & Sciences, Education, Graham School of Management, and Nursing.

John Podesta Judith Hiltner, John Podesta and Richard Yanikoski University News

New Committees Formed SXU's Board of Trustees recently restructured its committees in order to focus more effectively and efficiently on the University's needs. The Programs and Standards Committee reviews policies, programs, standards, and services concerning academic affairs, enrollment and student management. The Committee on Assets helps preserve and extend the tangible resources which support the University's mission, including buildings, budgets, and the endowment. The Committee on Trusteeship is responsible for the composition and quality of the Board, and for ensuring that those nominated to receive University awards are worthy of recognition. The Development Committee Annual Report Highlights Renewal oversees fundraising and image building for the University.

The Annual Report 2000 largest in the 154-year history of highlights Saint Xavier's progress the institution. The report also during the past year. notes that undergraduate and Your Referral Helps The theme of the full-color, 16- graduate enrollment increased for Alumni can help young people page report is The Transformation the third year in a row. and their alma mater in one step. and Renewal of Chicago's Oldest The annual report also includes This issue of Saint Xavier Catholic University. In words and financial statements that demonstrate Magazine includes an application to pictures, the report outlines how the financial position of the the University. The Office of Saint Xavier is moving from university as of the close of the Admission requests your assistance intention to achievement of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000. by encouraging you to give it to a university's Strategic Intentions: The report also notes the family member or friend who is emerging as a regional university, important role The Campaign for considering college choices. Let them building a vibrant community of Saint Xavier University will play in know that because you are an SXU learning and service, ensuring the transformation and renewal of alumnae or an alumnus, the fee for affordable educational opportunities Saint Xavier University. this application has been waived for talented students, remaining a For a free copy of the annual (noted on the application). leading Catholic institution of report or a companion booklet, As always, we invite you to higher learning, and serving the From Intention to Achievement encourage students to visit Saint Chicago metropolitan community. (which outlines the university's Xavier in person or online at The annual report highlights Strategic Intentions), please write www.sxu.edu. For more information significant trends, including the the Office of the President, Saint or to schedule an appointment, fact that undergraduate applications Xavier University, 3700 West contact our Office of Admission at have increased 46 percent during 103rd Street, Chicago IL 60655. (773) 298-3050, (800) 462-9288. or the past three years. This year's [email protected]. freshman class, for example, is the

10 The rich traditions of Saint Xavier Saint Xavier College became the only college University's School of Nursing evolve from the of nursing in Illinois and the 27th member commitment of the Sisters of Mercy to serve the school to be recognized nationally by the city of Chicago. The Sisters arrived in Chicago Association of Collegiate Schools of Nursing. It in 1846 and immediately opened a boarding has been fully accredited by the National school for girls, Saint Xavier Academy; Saint League for Nursing since 1958. Mary's, the city's first parochial school; and Another significant change occurred during began nursing the sick in their home. In 1852, 1955-1956 under the leadership of Sister Mary the Sisters were issued a charter for what is now Annette Walsh. In 1955, the school's name was known as Mercy Hospital. As the hospital began officially changed from Mercy School of to grow, the Sisters of Mercy recognized the Nursing of Saint Xavier College to the Saint need for trained women to care for the patients. Xavier College School of Nursing. Over the next three years, Sister Annette managed the transfer of primary responsibility for the nursing program from the hospital to the college, a transfer symbolized by its move to the 103rd Street campus in 1958. In 1966, the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society for nursing, was established at SXU. Consistent with SXU's responsiveness to community needs, the School of Nursing was one of the first to develop options for the registered nurse student to obtain a baccalaureate degree. In the fall of 1976, ten RN students were admitted to a pilot program. The curriculum allowed the RN student to challenge selected nursing courses while requiring them to take other nursing courses. In 1978, a Weekend College was established with a nursing major for registered nurse students as one of the four majors in this time frame. In 1985, an RN to Master's option was also developed in order to assist goal directed registered nurses to complete both a baccalaureate and a master's degree in nursing in a condensed time frame. Instruction and service blend in the traditions To meet this need, the Mercy School of Nursing of the Saint Xavier University School of was opened in 1889 and received its charter in Nursing. A Nursing Center was established in 1892 as the Mercy Hospital Training School. the east wing initially to meet the health needs of In the 1930's, the Sisters of Mercy joined a faculty and staff. Currently, it serves the new movement in nursing education believing smrounding community through services such as that collegiate preparation offered strong bimonthly immunization clinics, CPR classes, blood advantages to the profession of nursing. After pressure screening and health education classes. graduating the class of 1935, the Mercy The Gladstone School Family Nursing Center, a Hospital Training School merged its interests collaborative project involving the School of with those of Saint Xavier College creating the Nursing and the William E. Gladstone Chicago first generic baccalaureate nursing program in public grammar school, is a recent, innovative Illinois. It was a four-year collegiate course, example of intertwined educational and service offering students a basic liberal arts education goals. Launched in 1994 with a $1 million dollar combined with professional nursing experience, grant from the federal government, this project culminating in a bachelor of science degree. In brings family-centered primary health care to a May 1940, the Mercy School of Nursing of medically under-served community, prepares My Saint Xavier Education (condensed) by Sister Patricia A. Conroy, M.M., '56 It has been almost 45 years since our class of '56 graduated from St. Xavier and Mercy Hospital. In these many intervening years so much has changed in nursing, and in the world, that it is difficult to identify just how my education at St. Xav's helped me in my nursing career! And yet, I know that this education has certainly contributed to the many adjustments which have been a part of my involvement in overseas nursing service. nursing students to be competent practitioners in a In my first years in South Korea during the community setting, and provides an opportunity to early post-Korean War years, the need for on- assess quality and cost factors in a new model of the-spot decision making and problem solving health care delivery. More recently, the School of was urgent. As a new graduate it was perhaps Nursing faculty and staff have developed similar presumptuous of me, but I felt quite self- outreach to provide health care through its activities at confident and grounded in the principles of the Family Health Society in Chicago Heights, Alivio nursing and found myself devising creative ways Medical Center and the cooperative educational of meeting patient's needs in the absence of program at Vick School. equipment and supplies, without sacrificing During its history, the School of Nursing has these principles. So I would credit St. Xav's for responded to the changing needs of nursing students, the focus on scientific principles and problem the nursing profession and the health care system. The solving skills, as well as the broad experience traditions established in the last 65 years are the and opportunities of patient care received during foundation for future program development, our years of study and practice. characterized by innovations and responsiveness to educational and health care needs. In keeping with this It may be safe to say that one of the things I tradition, the School of Nursing founded the Chicago learned at St. Xav's is that nursing is a way of Institute for Nursing Education (CINE) in 1997 under life, an attitude of love and sen'ice whether in or the auspices of a Chicago Community Trust grant. The out of the professional service arena. It is a focus of this grant is the promotion of continued dynamic profession which requires continuing learning and education related to teaching and learning study, both forma I and informal, in order to keep in nursing education and practice. up with the rapid advances in science and More than 3000 students have graduated from Saint medicine which influence nursing care. I am Xavier University School of Nursing. Many Saint grateful for the short time spent at Saint Xavier, Xavier graduates have pursued additional degrees and and for the classmates who have become my have made significant contributions to nursing. Nursing veiy close friends and supporters over the years. alumni are practicing in nursing education, administration and service in a variety of health care our communities and nation. As we move into the settings throughout the United States and many foreign future, there is an urgent global need for registered countries. They bring with them a strong commitment to nurses (RN's) with baccalaureate and higher degrees quality nursing care and service. in nursing. Moreover, minorities are under Thank you to Sister Joy Clough, R.S.M. '65 for her represented in nursing and health care occupations historical research which was used to write this brief and in higher education in general. By the year 2025, history. ethnic minorities in the U.S. population are expected to increase by 37%. Nursing and the health care A VISION FOR THE FUTURE workforce of the future must represent the populations for whom care is needed and provided. The discipline of Nursing is an art, a science and a In keeping with this need, the faculty of the School of way of being. Now and in the future, the practice of Nursing is working to create welcoming our discipline is critical to the health and wellness of environments for all students as well as access to quality education for minority candidates and registered continuum of care, the need for interdisciplinary nurses seeking baccalaureate and higher degrees in nursing. learning, our complex health care systems serving Today our School of Nursing offers a variety of strong diverse populations. Faculty are actively engaging in educational programs both on campus and off campus that practice with students in our nursing centers, schools, are designed to help our graduates meet current and future parishes, and community organizations as well as in a health needs. Currently our enrollment is approximately variety of acute and long-term health care settings. 500 undergraduate students and 110 graduate students. Through our educational traditions and practice Our student body is ethnically diverse, representing many of reaching out to others and to communities in need, the different cultures. The programs recently received eight School of Nursing has established multiple relationships years accreditation from the National League of Nursing with individuals, educational institutions, professional (NLNAC) and preliminary approval from the Commission organizations, governmental entities, communities and on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). health care systems. These relationships Last year, the School of Nursing was « have established unique partnerships accredited by the American Nurses for education and service. The Alexian Association Commission (ANAC) to be a Brothers Medical Center educational provider of continuing education. cohorts, our clinical placements for In designing our current curricula graduate and undergraduate students, models, the faculty have held the belief the development and funding of the that while technology will continue to 'V ^j^ Chicago Institute for Nursing enhance the treatment of illness and Education (CINE), the LPN-BS Option, disease, health care will continue to the PLUS Program and the Nursing strive to be more holistic, return to a M-irt Centers are only a few examples of humanistic center and expand to include results from our relationships with alternative therapies. Delivery of care as health care providers and the

• well as access to care also remain strong communities we serve. In the future, we concerns as more and more individuals m believe our relationships will continue and families are denied care based on the to evolve to enhance learning, service, harsh realities of existing economic and m nursing practice and scholarship. •4 **1 social barriers. As a result we have f^Jt V I established Community-Based curricula, Mary Lebold, Ed.D,, R.N. '60 designed to recognize the changing V*5R* J A Dean, School of Nursing

My Saint Xavier Education (condensed) by Janice Phillips '85 My decision to attend Saint Xavier to pursue on an annual basis. I was honored to serve in this graduate studies was influenced by Saint Xavier's fine capacity, given that I had completed my community reputation and flexible schedule designed to meet the health practicum and my master's thesis at Mile needs of working nurses. I elected to pursue a Square Health Center. My academic preparation at concentration in Community Health because of my Saint Xavier was invaluable to me as I worked to love for community and public health issues and my address and influence the health care needs at an desire to improve the health and well being of inner city, community based health care center. minority and undersei-ved populations. Since my Today as I reflect back over the last 15 years since graduation from the nursing program with a Master's graduating from Saint Xavier, I can truly say that I in Community Health in 1985,1 can truly say that my have grown by leaps and bounds. I have been blessed academic preparation at Saint Xavier School of to assume the roles of clinical nurse specialist, health Nursing has served me well. administrator, researcher, academician, and policy Shortly after graduation, I assumed the role of regulator. I am confident that I have been blessed Coordinator of Clinical Services at the Mile Square with so many exciting opportunities, in part, because Health Center, where I collaborated with a of my academic preparation at the graduate level. multidisciplinary health care team to provide Of significance, I am often reminded of the words comprehensive health services. Located on the west of James Baldwin who once said, "Know whence side of Chicago, we were responsible for providing you come. If you know whence you come, there is quality health care services to thousands of patients really no limit to where you can go."

13 THE SCOPE OF HEALTH CARE AT SAINT XAVIER A glimpse af how eacfa of our four schools offer students and fa community a variety ofhdih arc services.

School of Arts and Sciences HEALTHY BEGINNINGS by Stephanie Fordice oo ince the early 1990s there One of the "clinics" on campus has been a growing dedicated to helping these Sawareness of childhood individuals in a one-on-one or group SCHOOL OF ARTS & disorders which affect social and setting is SXU's Community SCIENCES emotional functioning, Among Counseling Services, which is these disorders are: Asperger's located on the lower level of Pacelli • Healthy Beginnings Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Hall. Graduate students in the Disorder, High Functioning Autism, Counseling Psychology degree and Non-verbal Learning Disability. program also provide assistance in THE SCHOOL OF These disorders are also referred to the counseling sessions. EDUCATION as Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Community-based intervention is Asperger's Disorder is a disorder of also at the forefront of providing • Reaching for the Stars childhood that compromises a child's support for families with children social and emotional development with Asperger's Disorder and other GRAHAM SCHOOL OF even in the presence of good Pervasive Developmental Disorders, MANAGEMENT parenting and education. Children including high-functioning autism with Asperger's Disorder display the and non-verbal learning disability. • The Business of Healdi following social and emotional This community outreach program. difficulties: one-sided conversations, Project Respect, includes resources THE SCHOOL OF NURSING tantrums over small things, and information about the diagnosis rejection by peers, poor eye contact, and treatment of Autistic Spectrum extreme fear, clumsiness, and dislike Disorders as well as advocacy for • A Door Off the Street of change. Parents of children the rights of persons with Autistic with Asperger's Disorder and other Spectrum Disorders. Autistic Spectrum Disorders find Outreach services on campus themselves in confusing situations include: Saint Xavier University such as: conflicting diagnoses by Cougar Kids, a summer program professionals, criticism of their which will provide supportive social parenting efforts, blame and guilt, activities for children with Asperger family arguments and marital tension, Disorder and other Pervasive and sibling strife. Developmental Disorders; and In the tradition of the Sisters of Parent Partners, resource and support Mercy, whose concern for children services by, for and about families. has been at the very heart of their If you are interested in research or mission, Saint Xavier University intervention regarding Autistic faculty, staff and students are Spectrum Disorders, contact Dr. responding to the needs of children Sandra Burkhardt. SXU Department with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. of Psychology. 773-298-34 77. 14 SAINT • XAVIER • UNIVERSITY Main Campus 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60655 Phone 773.298.3050 Fax 773.298.3076 South Campus 18020 Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477 Phone 708.802.6200 Fax 708.802.6202 Website - www.sxu.edu Email - [email protected]

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•SECTION B - High School Students • SECTION C - Transfer Students (under age 23) •SECTION D - Adult Students (age 23 and over) » SECTION E - International Students

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high school city state zip graduation date

high school city state zip graduation date High school cumulative grade point average ACT composite score SAT total score

If you have not yet taken the ACT/SAT, when do you plan to do so? / (SXU school codes: ACT 1134, SAT 1708) month year Important! Please request your ACT or SAT scores and an official transcript from each high school that you have attended be sent directly to the Office of Admission, Saint Xavier University. If submitting a GED certificate, the official scores must also be submitted.

Attach a separate sheet listing any academic honors, work experience and extracurricular activities including years of participation and positions held or won.

Please list three references: one from a guidance counselor, one from an English teacher, and one of your choice: Name Position Phone Name Position Phone Name Position Phone

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List all colleges/universities you have attended:

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high school city state zip graduation date high school city state zip graduation date If you completed a GED certificate, that official scores must be submitted as well as transcripts. Cumulative college/university grade point average Total semester hours earned - List any academic honors you have earned, membership in honor societies, offices held, etc.:

Indicate activities, years of participation and offices held in sports, student government, publications, music, theater, civic groups, etc.:

Important! Transfer students with fewer than 30 semester hours from other colleges/universities must request official high school transcripts be sent to the Office of Admission, Saint Xavier University, as well as college/university transcripts from any other institution attended. Nursing and science majors must also have official high school transcripts sent.

Please go to page 4 now and complete SECTION F Page 2 SECTION D: ADULT STUDENTS (Age 23 and over)

List all colleges/universities you have attended:

college/university city state zip dates of attendance degree

college/university city state zip dates of attendance degree

college/university city state zip dates of attendance degree

List all high schools attended and include date of graduation:

high school city state zip graduation date

If you completed a GED certificate, the official scores must be submitted as well as transcripts.

Important! Adult students with fewer than 30 semester hours from other colleges/universities must request official high school transcripts be sent to Office of Admission, Saint Xavier University, as well as the college/university tran­ scripts from all institutions attended. Nursing and science majors must also have official high school transcripts sent.

Please describe any community activities or independent projects you may have undertaken. Have you received any special recognition for your efforts?

Employer Occupation Address City, State, Zip Dates of employment Full time_ Part time Does your employer provide tuition reimbursement? Yes No If yes, how much?

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Secondary School Guidance Counselor last name first name

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Documents to be sent to the Office of Admission, Saint Xavier University: 1. All transcripts of secondary school and college courses. Include an English translation when necessary. 2. An evaluation of all transcripts by an accredited educational credential evaluator. 3. An official TOEFL score report, sent directly from the ETS testing agency. Our school code is 1708. 4. A completed, signed and notarized Affidavit of Support (enclosed). Attach an official bank statement. 5. A signed Acknowledgement of Financial Obligation (enclosed). International transfer students must also send: 1. Photocopies of Form l-20(s), student visa, I-94 Departure Record and expiration page of passport. 2. Transfer of Release Form. 3. Official transcript(s) from U.S. school(s).

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If you attended another college, are you eligible for readmission to that school? Yes No_

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Relatives or friends who have attended Saint Xavier University: Name Position Phone Name Position Phone

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Brothers and sisters: (List additional names on a separate sheet.)

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Page 4 THE SCOPE OF HEALTH CARE AT SAINT XAVIER School of Education REACHING FOR THE STARS by Stephanie Fororaicd e oo hether you are a student, alum, faculty or conducted for children and adults who are experiencing staff member, if you have walked by learning difficulties in academic areas. After an WPacelli Hall and have seen colorful chalk evaluation is completed, S.T.A.R. recommends designs on the ground and wondered who did them, let resources where the individual can seek help. S.T.A.R. us introduce you. Beneath Pacelli Hall lies another also works with Community Counseling Services, a world: a world with blue, celestial hallways; individual division of the psychology department, in which they classrooms with themes such as sports, forests, ocean conduct the intellectual/ aptitude portion of the life, and flowers: observation rooms; a resource evaluation. S.T.A.R. also refers clients to other sources room/classroom; a testing room; faculty offices; and a if there is a need, such as clients with emotional or comfy waiting area. This world behavioral problems. The academy has also referred is the Scholastic Teaching clients to the Ludden Speech Clinic and Assessment Resource, or the Merwick Academy on S.T.A.R. Learning Academy. campus. Nestled in the basement of a S.T.A.R. offers remediation bustling dorm, this on-campus sessions, either for ten clinic gives graduate students weeks during the fall and in the Learning Disabilities spring semesters for one to two Program. Reading Program, hours each week, or the and other areas of study the intensive five-week summer opportunity to teach clients of school program. The lessons all ages the joys of are provided individually or learning. Overall, this in small-group sessions. clinic offers its clients the Instruction focuses on academic chance at a new life where skills such as basic reading/reading its instructors comfort and comprehension, mathematics, written counsel them through the expression, oral expression, and learning process. listening comprehension. The commitment to integrity, in With its beginnings in the addition to the substantially lower early 1970s, the S.T.A.R. fees S.T.A.R. requests for its Learning Academy, once services as compared to other service providers, makes called the Education it a great asset to the university and to the community. Clinic/Learning Disabilities Clinic, was created by a "We have had children say they want to quit their former faculty member through a grant provided to the regular school and come to school here all the time university. The program in Learning Disabilities was because this program is so successful for them. They in place before S.T.A.R. was created, but the two find themselves in an environment that is safe. We try complemented each other by becoming a place where to take the discomfort and pain out of learning. For so students could come and do some of the things they were many of them, their learning disability has made learning in class while serving the needs of the community learning a painful experience," says Mary-Kay at the same time. Sansone, Director of S.T.A.R. Learning Academy. What many people don't realize is that one of the characteristics of having a learning disability is also The S.T.A.R. Learning Academy is currently having average to above average intelligence, which is comprised of four permanent staff members, with the very frustrating for the individual. The S.T.A.R. number of graduate assistants ranging from four to six Learning Academy serves individuals with Specific students each semester. Graduate assistants have the Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder, option of working either full-time or part-time during including children ages 6-15 and adults, as well as the semester. The permanent staff members include: Mary-Kay Sansone, Director; Loretta Kucharczyk, SXU students. Diagnostic evaluations (testing) are 15 IE SCOPE OF HEALTH CARE AT SAINT XAVIER School of Education ' Reaching for the Stars

Learning Disabilities Specialist; such as activities like math bingo. They also want their Kori Springer, Clinic students to realize the profound impact they will have on Supervisor; and Colleen the lives of children, adults, and their families who come Kinsella, Office Manager. to them for assistance. Sansone and Kucharczyk "It's pretty exciting because all of our graduate both teach and serve on assistants have had high levels of employment success. committees in the School of They have been offered any number of positions and Education in addition to have had to choose what's best for them," says their involvement with the Sansone. S.T.A.R. Learning Academy. Word of mouth through former clients, alumni, and What they both stress to the faculty members is the best advertisement for graduate assistants and to the S.T.A.R. Learning Academy. S.T.A.R. receives their students is the referrals from parochial schools and is on a list of importance of using service providers in the greater Chicago area. instructional activities that are fun and motivating for "We have the ability to change lives and save lives," the students while serving an instructional purpose, says Sansone.

Graham School of Management THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH : by Ruth Ann Althaus, Director of Health Administration Program, Graham Schc \l anagement he health field is changing. Even our daily career professionals enhancing their prior training, newspapers chronicle the truth of this developing new skills, and preparing for advancement Tstatement. Scientific and technological in their organizations or for transition into new fields. advances, new health threats, compelling ethical Many hold professional degrees (in medicine, nursing, questions, baffling insurance and financing problems, occupational and physical therapy, law, or social work) and governmental and legal issues fill the headlines. while others work in a related field. The professional Our society is faced with finding the most appropriate, diversity of GSM students presents opportunity for ethical, and cost-effective means of promoting health multi-disciplinary consideration of complex problems for all its members through facing health administrators. Exciting class discussions prevention and treatment. The Public health is the arena in policy and administrative provide rare opportunities for dilemmas inherent in this quest which ideas and people from traditional industry adversaries are complicated and demand to share ideas in a non- well-prepared managers. the biological, medical, threatening environment. GSM The Graham School of faculty facilitate these Management (GSM), responsive physical, social, and discussions, assuring attention to to this change and complexity, managerial sciences meet. theoretical foundations and presents a variety of graduate encouraging formulation of health administration programs. solutions "outside the box." Its array of offerings allows mid-career students to Learning from the past, understanding the present, select a program that fits their current experience and and hypothesizing about the future are hallmarks of education, allows them to make a specific, desired GSM health administration programs which include career move, and to be prepared for future the following: Master of Business Administration in opportunities. Health Administration, Master of Public Health The nature of health administration attracts students (MPH), Master of Science in Health Administration. to SXU from a wide variety of backgrounds and Certificate in Managed Care and Employee Health experiences. The majority of these students are mid- Benefits Certificate. Dual degree options include

16 THE SCOPE OF HEALTH CARE AT SAINT XAVIER

Graham School of Management' The Busines s o Health

MPH/MBA, MPH/MS in Health Administration, and populations, rather than of that of individuals. Public MBA/MS in Nursing (with the SXU School of health is the arena in which ideas and people from the Nursing). biological, medical, physical, social, and managerial The Institute of Medicine recently described public sciences meet. Enhancing administrative skills of health as "society's interest in assuring conditions in students from all of these areas is the focus of the SXU which people can be healthy" through "organized MPH program. community effort by private organizations and Students come from widely diverse fields but share individuals as well as by public agencies." their interest in administration of programs that have a Consistent with this description, the new MPH focus on the community aspects of health. The program at Saint Xavier University considers how program prepares students for positions in a variety of society can impact the health of its members. The organizations. These include governmental, non-profit, program places strong emphasis on disease prevention and community-based organizations, and for-profit and health promotion, rather than on the treatment of corporations aware of the growing social mandate for existing illness, and it focuses on the health of attention to the social effects of their business.

Schoo l of NiNursint g A DOOR OFF THE STREET by Bill Britt The William E. Gladstone school, located on Chicago's What is Gladstone? 1 West Side, houses the Gladstone "Gladstone came out LLIIJSS: School-based Health Center, an outreach of the interest in -nil* ji» = center run by SXU's developing a place - - J11 ™ School of Nursing. where faculty can Wttfiff&sH fc|i p 1- practice their For the past eight years, students and plumbing are nearly complete and faculty members of the School and ready for the April target date. profession and also of Nursing have reached out to But the real excitement is a two- bring their students to some of the neediest Chicagoans: foot by two-foot square hole in the pre-K through eighth grade wall. That is where the "door off share in the practice," students on the Near West Side. the street" is going to be. This door Continuing the spirit of the Sisters represents, both literally and says Dr. Oesterle. of Mercy, the Gladstone School- figuratively, the extended outreach "Another desire was based Health Center is now Saint Xavier nursing faculty and preparing to welcome the parents students wish to create. It is the to have our undergrad and families of these students. hope of Gladstone Director Dr. A two-man crew is busy at work Mary Oesterle '68, that the simple and grad students in a tight construction space early addition of this door off the street work together at a on a February morning. They set will improve the state of health for the steel ribs of three examination the families of the students. "This common site." rooms. The duct work is secured to is really the spirit of the Sisters of the ceiling. The lighting, electric Mercy in practice...."

i" A Gift That Gives Back

"I know that I get something back and it's more enjoyable seeing my money put to good use while I'm alive, rather than just leaving it in my will," Sheila Taaffe Reynolds '43 said of her recent gift to the University.

With it, she established a Charitable Gift Annuity, a unique gift arrangement that returns payments to her for the duration of her life. When she dies, whatever is left in her annuity fund will be used to help others, just as she was helped by Sheila Taaffe Reynolds '43 the school many years ago. Her Catholic education started in first grade at Saint Xavier Academy. She rode the bus to the Charitable Gift Annuity • Here's How It Works school from her family home in Chicago's South Shore area. The nuns encouraged her studies, and when she graduated in 1939, it was with Gift Scholarships Donor or Other advanced standing in several courses. She was Programs offered and accepted a full tuition scholarship to attend Saint Xavier College. Annuity Payment Thinking back on her education, she said, "I T realized I had all these years of education for Lifetime free, and it was payback time." Her Gift Annuity Income pays nine percent and provides a tax deduction roughly equal to half the amount of her gift. In Deduction addition, a portion of her annuity payment is tax free. "It helps me now and will help others in the 18 future," she said about the gift, adding that others who want to help the school and themselves Gift Annuity Pavment Table should consider the idea. By donating cash (or shares of stock, mutual funds units, a Certificate of Deposit, paid-up insurance policies or other assets) you can help Saint Xavier and yourself at the same time. "It's a fine example of self help - people helping people and the future of our school," Mrs. Reynolds said. An active, involved mother of 12 - eight of whom live in the Chicago area - she knows a lot about helping others. Charitable gift annuities are created with

simple, one-page, easy to read and understand 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 agreements between donors and Saint Xavier Age University. Annuities return a fixed income over one person's lifetime or for the lives of two people. Many couples see them as a valuable part of their retirement plan. LB Tell me more! To establish one, some have used appreciated Please send confidential information on assets such as stock or units of a mutual fund that how to establish a charitable gift annuity. have increased in value. When your Fund units increase in value, financial advisors often caution Name that if you sell them, there will be a tax on the increased value. In addition, many quality Address mutual funds and stocks pay a very low annual dividend. City, State, Zip The solution? Many people find it's to their advantage as well as the University's to donate Lj I've got some questions; please call with the units in return for a Charitable Gift Annuity. Doing so avoids any capital gains tax on the more information. Fund's increased value. In addition, part of the The best time to call is: income paid by the Charitable Gift Annuity will be tax exempt income. The amount a Charitable Gift Annuity pays is Phone: based on a donor's age at the time of the gift, (see table at right) Return to: For more information or for a free personalized Mike Schwab, Director of Development illustration of how the arrangement can work for Saint Xavier University you, call Director of Development Mike Schwab at the University Development Office at (773) 3700 West 103rd Street 298-3328 or return the form at right in the Chicago, IL 60655 envelope provided in this magazine. Phone: 773-298-3328 19 Super Tuesday Back in Chicago at SXU The Convocation and Athletic travel all the way to farther decision was made to hold the Center was filled to the rafters for Chicago suburbs for their chance to tournament here. an exciting high school basketball play in the State Finals. In 1980, "It's nice to finally see something game. Crete-Monee High School hosted back here on the South Side," Mr. Brother Rice hosted the Illinois the Supersectional, but ever since Macey said. Josh Hendricks, Saint High School Association (IHSA) then, Chicago teams had to travel Xavier Sports Information Director Class AA Boys Basketball over 50 miles to East Aurora High agreed. "We've got to put on a Supersectional at Saint Xavier. On School for the competition. For the great show to keep this event where Tuesday, March 13, two high first time in 20 years, the IHSA it belongs - in Chicago," he said. school basketball teams competed Tournament was hosted on As for the game itself, a standing- for a trip to the IHSA State Finals. Chicago's South Side. room only crowd of $3,000 Thanks to the work of officials at Alan Macey, the Executive watched the Thornwood Brother Rice, Saint Xavier, and The Sports Editor of The Star Thunderbirds, led by their 6-foot- Star Newspaper, the game was Newspaper, first proposed that 11-inch, 290 pound center. Eddy played at SXU. Saint Xavier be the home of the Curry, defeat the Lincoln-Way Why was it such a big deal that Supersectional. IHSA officials Knights by a convincing 60-44 SXU hosted the competition? visited the CAC many times and margin. The Thornwood team Teams from Chicago's South and several articles about the issue advanced all the way to the state Southwest Suburbs did not have to appeared in The Star before the finals, but lost to Schaumburg. .jjingUpint^C^O Looking to get back into shape Alumni are welcome to but just can't find that perfect health club? participate in Saint Xavier University's intramural Look no more! Come back to the place where you program. Sports offered are 5-on-5 basketball leagues. experienced some of the best years of your life. volleyball, bowling, racquetball, table tennis, softball, The Saint Xavier University Convocation and Athletic sand volleyball and flag football. Center (CAC) has many things to offer, including some After an intense exercise session, stop by the Cougar of those friendly, familiar faces of the past. Pause, which is also located in the CAC. The Cougar The CAC currently has over 300 alumni and spouse Pause offers sandwiches, refreshments. Starbucks members who take advantage of the 90,000 square-foot coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts! facility. There is state-of-the-art cardiovascular and user- "I like that there are lots of different activities and friendly strength training equipment, including treadmill, classes that I can go to," said SXU alumna Denise elliptical and step machines and a variety of exercise McNicholas '95. "There's also a friendly atmosphere." bikes. There is also a wide selection of free weights. The new facility has become an important Also featured in the CAC is a 1/8 mile track marketing and recruitment tool. The Admission office overlooking the university, two racquetball courts, four and the orientation staff stop at the facility on their regulation-size basketball courts and an aerobic/dance campus tours. It helps attract prospective students studio. because it shows the school views physical activity as Offered at the CAC are group exercise classes such as an integral part of a well-rounded education. Saint kickboxing, step aerobics and group personal training. Xavier promotes many activities offered by the fitness Other special classes include yoga, swing dancing and center as fun learning opportunities outside of the self-defense. Fitness Coordinator Jennifer Kjos as well classroom. as athletic trainers Kate Degaetano and Jason Croft also So what are you waiting for? Call Jennifer Kjos at offer individualized personal training programs. (773)298-3588.

20 Congratulations to the SXU traveling, and the pure exhaustion, Women's Volleyball team! They the volleyball team members are completed their successful season ^W*ih// still under the pressure of by participating in the 21st succeeding academically. Kim Annual NAIA Volleyball Prohaska, Lisa Johnson, and National Championship Ranell Cunningham were each Tournament in West Palm named NAIA Volleyball Beach, Florida. In its almost • Scholar-Athletes, an honor 30 year history, this was the given for accomplishing a 3.5 first time the SXU GPA in addition to proving volleyball team made it to their superior athletic skills. the National Championships. About receiving the Scholar- The Cougars finished their Athlete award, Ranell said, "It season with 36 wins and 14 was such an honor and a surprise losses. Although they worked to be recognized for my efforts." vigorously and with extreme They did eventually compete in dedication, the Cougars did not the Nationals, playing four matches crush their opponents in the by Amanda Ennis '01 against the most successful teams National Tournament. They did, in the country, including Fresno however, enjoy the trip to beautiful Pacific and National American. West Palm Beach. beginning of the season, and the The Cougars celebrated their "The highlight of our season, team became more encouraged own efforts and accomplishments besides going to nationals, was with each goal they met and on their last day in West Palm beating St. Francis University surpassed. Beach. The players, coaches, twice. The girls realized a lot about Junior Nicole Bantura said, "It family, friends, and general team themselves when they beat St. was very exciting to win the supporters spent the day at the Francis," said Head Coach Bob CCAC, which is the Chicagoland beach, relaxing and swimming. Heersema, Region VII Coach of Conference. It was one of the While reflecting on their sense of the Year. Heersema feels rewarded beginning goals we had as a team, satisfaction, the team members and honored about receiving the and it was great to think that we were relieved that they could have title of Coach of the Year. "It was were the best team in the a break from excessive volleyball great to be recognized, and to know Chicagoland area. We didn't know practice for awhile. They always that my peers respect me enough to then that we would be competing to keep their minds on the next give me their votes. Of course, the be the best team in the nation." season, though. assistant coaches were a huge help The Cougars were entitled to Nicole Bantura, filled with throughout the season," he added. compete in the National confidence in the team, said, "We According to Senior team members Tournament after they beat the definitely have a strong enough Ranell Cunningham and Kelly Olivet Nazarene team in the team to make it to nationals next Hendry, who both received Regional Tournament, which year. I know we can keep up the postseason honors, "Coach Bob Nicole thinks was one of the winning streak." deserved to be named Coach of the highlights of the season. "It was When asked about the best or Year because he knows the game great to beat Olivet because then most rewarding aspect of coaching very well, he's a big hearted guy, we knew we would be going to the team that made SXU volleyball he's very caring and easy to work Nationals for the first time in SXU history, Coach Heersema's extreme with, and he's motivational for the volleyball history, and we knew we pride in the team flowed through team," said Hendry. "Coach Bob were one of the top 20 teams in the his voice. "By competing in the really knows how to boost team country. It's a feeling that is hard nationals and seeing all of the other spirit," Ranell added. to explain." teams, the girls finally noticed how Coach Heersema presented the Despite the grueling training and big they really were, which I was team with a list of goals in the practice schedule, the frequent trying to tell them all along."

21 Alumni News

A Notable Alum lam back

Hombye Bill Brit t Sister Sheila Lyne, R.S.M. '60 (BS), '65 (MS), and others hope Enter Sister Sheila Lyne. time to talk about "Xavs." that her knowledge and experience "There's a lot that needs to be During her welcoming reception as the City of Chicago's done," Sister Lyne explained. she told Mercy Hospital employees "Mercy's had its struggles. But she's back home. "But home is Commissioner of the Department we're currently putting together an different and I am different. I think of Public Health will allow her to excellent executive team." I come with broader experiences positively affect Mercy Hospital. A past president of the hospital, having come from the Department In the shadow of the new her re-appointment was announced of Health," says Sister Lyne. "It is McCormick Place stands a living in the summer of 2000. She would my hope that that broad experience leave a position with the city that will bring something more to Mercy." piece of Chicago's history: Mercy she held for over 10 years. As That experience has both Hospital. The first and oldest Commissioner of the Chicago educated Sister Lyne and hospital in the city, Mercy has Department of Public Health, reinforced beliefs she has held for grown as Chicago has grown, Sister Lyne put the corporal works years. One issue that she struggled as the city has struggled. of mercy to action on a grand scale. passionately believes in is Among her many endeavors, she universal health coverage. She says The highly competitive, cut and her team targeted low-birth rates that through her experience as throat atmosphere of health care in economically struggling areas, nurse, hospital president and has witnessed hospital and health violence prevention, and initiated department commissioner, she system mergers and mega-mergers, home visits to low-income and single truly believes that universal health mothers. They then focused on buyouts and bankruptcies. A coverage is the only answer to the establishing preventative measures health care riddle. privately owned hospital is nearly a to stop the problem before it starts. "Until we really care about all of thing for the history books in this "It is the business of Public our people, we're going to keep current environment. Health to say 'What is the health chasing after these issues and It's no secret that Mercy Hospital status in the City of Chicago?' and putting Band-Aids on them," she to begin doing something about it," says. has seen better times. Last year says Sister Lyne. "Once you By leveling the playing field, hospital board members decided recognize the causes you can begin fairly distributing funds and they needed a veteran administrator to prevent them." resources, and offering access to to take control of their institution. A thin woman with salt and professionals the public would be They wanted someone who knew pepper hair, her eyes are bright and more inclined to take preventative welcoming from behind her Mercy Hospital. Someone with the steps regarding health care. And. glasses. Her office door at Mercy she says, that would prevent experience and know-how to turn Hospital is left open. She admits expensive emergencies. around the current situation. that she's busy, but she'll make "The uninsured can't afford the 22 rising cost of health care," says Alumni Party Sister Lyne. "They're going to wait [to seek medical attention] until A good time was had by all who there's a crisis and that's going to attended the SXU Holiday Party on cost everybody more." December 7th at the Goose Island She says the foundation of her Brewing Company. Alumni beliefs and convictions regarding enjoyed appetizers such as spicy social justice were laid during her chicken wings, and assorted youth and particularly during her vegetables and fruits along with time at Saint Xavier. their favorite beverage. If you don't "I was very fortunate to attend want to miss out, come to our next Xav's," says Sister Lyne. "I was after-hours party at Corrigan's Pub invited to enroll in the first graduate on April 26th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. class they offered. I felt I really Cash bar and free appetizers received a well rounded education." available, no reservations needed. Without prompting, Sister Lyne Thank you SXU alumni! Just come on out and bring a friend! begins a litany of professors' names: Chemistry Professor Dr. This year the Fall Phonathon McCloskey; Sister Annette; and raised over $35,000 in pledges for Survey says. John Ziegler. Her face lights up at the Saint Xavier Fund. This the mention of these names. "It unrestricted support for Saint Thanks to all the field-based was an excellent experience," says Xavier University helps keep master's alumni who responded to Sister Lyne, "second to none." tuition costs down and maintains our survey. We are in the process of Recently, after attending a the University's programs for reviewing the responses and meeting held on SXU's main future students. If you would like formulating plans for the future. If campus, Sister Lyne sought the more information about the Saint you did not receive your survey, professional ear of a former Xavier Fund, please contact Sarah please contact Sara Miller Acosta classmate: Dr. Mary Lebold, Dean Phillips in the Development office at 773-298-3322 or by e-mail at of the School of Nursing. Sister at 773-298-3317. Lyne wanted to discuss a way to [email protected]. increase the number of student- nurses working at Mercy Hospital. "I want the students to know Your Reunion Class there is a sister organization that SXU's First not only cares about them, but E-newsletter: X-Cerpts Needs You wants to offer them experience and opportunity," says Sister Lyne. She Are you a member of the Class decided to write a letter to current The first edition of X-Cerpts was of'51, '76, '81, '91, or '96? Help students, encouraging them to recently e-mailed to all alumni us locate your classmates or help persist [in their studies] and with current e-mail address in the plan your class reunion for consider taking advantage of the alumni database. X-Cerpts is a new Homecoming 2001! The Alumni existing relationship between SXU monthly newsletter that contains Relations Office will be putting and Mercy Hospital. university news, information on together reunion committees for As far as how she thought the upcoming alumni events, and a few the classes mentioned above. If campus looked on her recent visit to surprises. Didn't get yours? E-mail you are interested in helping in campus, she said the Convocation us your name, graduation year, and some way or would like more and Athletic Center and McDonough e-mail address to [email protected]. information, please contact Sara Chapel and Mercy Ministry Center Type "X-Cerpts" in the RE: line Miller Acosta at 773-298-3322 or are both important steps for the and look for the next newsletter! by e-mail at [email protected]. We university to take. look forward to hearing from you! "It's wonderful to see." 23 The University Magazine Alumni Notes are compiled by the Office of Alumni Relations. It is our goal to provide accurate and timely news to our alums. Every effort has been made to list all those names brought to our attention prior to publication deadlines.

1951 Patricia Ann (Cotter) Chichester Region VII. Separately, Aurora Cable Professor Emeritus of Mathematics from SXU. (Nursing) and her husband Jack spent two Television interviewed Sister Evelyn on the weeks in Turkey last summer at the invitation art and benefits of Tai Chi for a program 1957 Rosemary Connelly, R.S.M. of Global Volunteers, an organization which airing locally in the Fox Valley Area. (Social Science) Sister Rosemary has been provides cross-cultural educational awarded the Respect Life Person of the Year opportunities. The Chichesters tutored 1955 Irenaeus Chekouras, R.S.M. Award from nine North Shore parishes. children ages 7-15 from regions throughout (Philosophy) Sister Irenaeus was elected 1959 Corinne Kabara, R.S.M. the country, and had the opportunity to meet Board Chair of the Institute for Women (History) Sister Corinne Kabara is the with representatives of the Turkish Today after serving on the board for many coordinator of a new program called government during their stay. They write that years. The Institute operates Maria Shelter Independent Living, administered through St. the kids "were quite up on their English" and and Casa Notre Dame, serving women and Catherine's Parish in Milwaukee in a joy to work with. children on the southeast side of Chicago. partnership with the Wrap-Around 1952 Evelyn Derezinski, R.S.M. 1956 Rosalie FitzPatrick, R.S.M. Milwaukee initiative. Independent Living (Philosophy) Sister Evelyn was recently (Mathematics) Sister Rosalie was honored at provides girls who have been declared recognized for her exemplary service and Saint Xavier University's 25-Year Club legally independent minors with various dedication to the membership by the Recognition Dinner for her years of dedicated support services. Marcella (Ahner) Lucas National Association of Catholic Chaplains, teaching and service. Sister Rosalie is a (Chemistry) has been appointed 24 4. Deborah Jo Gallas, M.S. in Arts and Science, graduate student speaker; 5. (left to right) Faculty Senate President-elect Dr. Matthew Costello, Staff Council Vice President Bill Britt and Faculty Senate President Dr. Eileen Quinn Knight.

Administrative Librarian of the Park Forest JoAnn Persch '61, Maureen Boyd and Pat Community's Mercy Life Conference last Public Library. Murphy '60 continue to work with the August. She also attended the annual United Institute. Nations Department of Public Information/ 1960,1965 Sheila Lyne, R.S.M. Non-Governmental Organizations conference (Nursing) Sister Sheila was recently 1962 Carol (Angerer) Loula (Education) in New York with 11 other Sisters of Mercy. presented with the Thomas and Eleanor Wright recently retired from teaching after 26 Last November, Sister Karen took part in Award from the Chicago Commission on years, 22 of which were at St. Katharine's- the World March for Women in New York Human Relations. In awarding her its St. Mark's Independent College Preparatory with Sister Carlotta Oberzut '68. highest honor, the Commission recognized School in Bettendorf, Iowa. She currently Sister Sheila for her "superlative resides in Moline with her husband Jim, 1969,1978 Judy (Muraida) DiFilippo management skills" and "visionary guidance who is also a retired teacher. They enjoy (BA Nursing, MA Rehabilitation Nursing) of the Chicago Department of Public visiting their four children and three has been named President of the Association Health," where she served as Commissioner grandchildren, and look forward to of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) for the through last year. Sister Sheila recently welcoming a new grandchild in May. 2000-2001 term. Judy has been involved in ARN for many years at the local and national resumed her former position of President Kathleen McDonough, R.S.M. (Education) level, serving as ARN Director for Region 4 and CEO of Mercy Hospital; a January 3, Sister Kathleen ran her sixth Chicago and as chair of many ARN committees. Judy 2001 Chicago Tribune feature profiled her Marathon in October, taking just over five also belongs to the Business and as she transitioned into her new role. hours to complete the race. Professional Women's Association. Illinois I960 Ruth Mutchler, R.S.M. (English) 1968 Karen Donahue, R.S.M. Nurses Association and the American Sister Ruth is the new Executive Director of (Biology) Sister Karen Donahue spoke Nurses Credentialing Center Commission the Institute of Women Today. Also, Sisters about social analysis at the Detroit Regional on Accreditation. 25 Alumni Notes

1970 Mary Ann Porucznik (English) and director of teacher education in the on CRIS Radio and has been president of writes that she has managed to combine her School of Education at Benedictine the Queen's Guild at Queen of the Universe interest in writing and women's history in University. Kathleen has served as an Church in West Lawn. several ways. Last fall, her biography of adjunct professor at the university since Grace Wilbur Trout, The Woman Who 1988. George A. Shimko (Business 1983 Walter J. Fronczek (Criminal Never Fails, was published by the Historical Administration) recently joined the Chicago Justice) has been named Assistant Dean of Society of Oak Park and River Forest. The Bulls organization as director of Operations Student Life and Judicial Affairs for book tells the story behind one of Illinois' for the Bulls Basketball Schools. Since Moraine Valley Community College. early fighters for women's suffrage. As a 1994, George has been the Executive Fronczek has worked for MVCC for the storyteller, Mary Ann does costumed Director of GSBS Basketball. Over 5,000 past several years, most recently as Director presentations of historical figures such as boys and girls have become part of GSBS of College Activities. Trout, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Florence Basketball at the Oak Lawn Pavilion and 1984 Elizabeth A. (Kobylar) DeRenzo Nightingale and Margaret Sanger. She has have learned the fundamentals of sound (English/Art) has accepted the position of also authored a biography of Augusta basketball on the court and good citizenship Director of Development Communications Chapin, an early minister of the Unitarian off the court. George's family includes his and Grants at Benedictine University. Universalistic Church. wife Miriam, sons George and Alex, and Christopher B. Wlezien (Political daughters Kristen and Kara. 1973 Barbara (Kocher) Brown (Nursing) Science) received a fellowship to the received an MSN from the University of 1980 Patricia Schultz (Education) University of Iowa after graduating from Phoenix in 1999. She currently is an received the 1999 George McGuire Award SXU. Upon completion of his Ph.D.. he Assistant Nurse Executive Officer at from Saint Xavier University. The Award is joined the faculty of the University of Arizona State Hospital. presented by a committee of SXU faculty, Houston, where he also directs the Institute and annually honors an outstanding for the Study of Political Economy. 1975 Kathleen (Obertin) Olsen (Nursing) graduate in the field of education. Schultz, Christopher's focus of research is American recently completed a Ph.D. in Adult who taught elementary school, special government. He has published extensively Education from the University of Idaho. education and has been a case manager and in political science journals. an administrator, is pursuing a doctorate in 1979 Kathleen Jack (Education) has been 1985 Carol Schuberth (Art) Last year educational policy at Loyola University. named assistant professor, department chair Carol's paintings were exhibited at the 1980,1986 Patrice A. Stephens (BA Chicago Cultural Center (SAN Members Show) at Aurora University (Area Artists Director of Alumni Relations Nursing, MA Rehabilitation Nursing) was profiled in a November 26, 2000, Chicago Show) and at the Beverly Art Center (Alice Search Underway Tribune feature describing her work at and Arthur Baer Art Competition). Leanne Christ Hospital's Center for Breast Health. M. (Janikowski) Stoterau (Music SXU is looking for a seasoned professional Education) is Liturgical Choir Director and to develop and promote educational, 1981 Beth E. Klimaitis (Psychology) Campus Minister at Queen of Peace High social, cultural and religious events for presented at the annual conference of the School, and Director of Music Ministry at graduates of the university. The ideal American Mental Health Counselor's St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orland Park. candidate will have a thorough Association (AMHCA) in July, 2000. Her She recently collaborated with alumna Julie understanding of the mission of the paper on Counseling the Woman Facing Gieffers-Kane '92 and Linda Gervain, university and a commitment to Catholic Crisis Pregnancy considered some of the friend of SXU and Director of Music higher education. Qualifications include needs women have for information and Ministry for St. Linus Church in Oak Lawn, five years of successful, increasing support. Edward Eber (Business on a ten-day. 60-person Jubilee singing responsibility within an alumni/external Administration) has been appointed Vice pilgrimage through Italy. relations or development setting; President of Founders Bank, which is located in Chicago and the south and bachelor's degree (advanced degree 1986, 1999 Susan Parker (Education) is southwest suburbs. Eber was formerly a the 2001 George McGuire Award recipient. preferred); demonstrated ability to vice president at the Standard Bank and The McGuire Award, presented annually by supervise staff and volunteers, plan Trust Company. Kathy A. (Maranda) SXU's School of Education, honors an programs and events, manage budgets, Mills (Nursing) graduated from St.Vincent's outstanding graduate in the field of and collaborate effectively with people anesthesia program in 1985 and has been education. Parker teaches at Northwest of diverse interests and abilities. practicing as a CRNA in Massachusetts. In School in Evergreen Park. Illinois. August, Kathy, her husband Shawn and Please send your cover letter and daughters Ashley and Carly welcomed baby 1986 Mark J. Zabloudil (Business resume to the: Summer Rene to the family. They recently Administration) is a candidate for Downers Office of Employee Services moved to Gilmanton, NH. Grove Village Council Commissioner. He is a current member of the Economic Saint Xavier University 1982 Nance L. Dulaj (Education) was Development Commission. 3700 West 103rd Street recently honored by Today's Chicago Chicago, IL 60655 Woman magazine as one of "100 Women 1987 Marcia Wlezien (Business Making a Difference in Chicago". For over Administration) moved to Atlanta. GA in or phone 773-298-3451 20 years she has served as the West Lawn January, joining the Georgia-Pacific or fax 773-298-3482 Neighborhood columnist for the Southwest Corporation as Manager of Defined Benefit News-Herald. Nance also reads for the blind Plans in its Retirement Programs for additional information Department. She previously was Manager of 26 Retirement Plans at Ryerson-Tull, husband Phil welcomed their second baby, Penelope) and 'The Stoned Guest' (I'll sing headquartered in Chicago. In June 1996, Elizabeth Frances, in March of 2000. She Ribalda). I'm really excited about it and am Marcia married Paul W. Rainey. Gabriel F. joins her two-year-old brother Andrew. in the process of writing a grant proposal to Fakhouri (Political Science) is a deputy Laurie resigned her speech language pay for it all!" Samantha Friel (English) Democratic committee man in Palos pathology position to stay at home full time. recently announced her candidacy for the Township. He also serves as precinct captain Phil continues to manage the Jewel in collector position with Orland Township's and party liaison to the growing Arab- Highland Park. Board of Trustees. She is currently an American community in the Palos area. attorney in Orland Park and is a member of Fakhouri works in real estate document 1993 Teresa King (Psychology) was the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce, the research in the office of the Cook County engaged last fall and is planning a Fall, Orland Park Chamber of Commerce, the Recorder. 2001 wedding. Last October, Teresa also United Way of Southwest Cook County and accepted the position of Assistant to the Saint Xavier Alumni Association Board 1989 Thomas Zwartz (Accounting) is Director of Patient Services at Rock Creek of Directors. Executive Vice-President and COO at Jays Center Psychiatric Hospital in Lemont. Foods, L.L.C. of Chicago. Tom and his wife 1996 Sister Christina Helding (Nursing Kathleen are the parents of Timothy (7), 1994 Torie Anderson (Education) is the LPN) graduated from an eight-week Michael (5) Aubrey (2) and their newest, new Assistant Principal at Lincoln Middle intensive course and clinical to become a addition. Jack (6 months). They reside in School in Dolton District 148. Misty Kirby- wound ostomy continent nurse (formerly Tinley Park. Nolan (Nursing) received her Master's called ET nurse). In July she moved to degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Milwaukee and is currently working at St. 1991 Sandra (Ogorzalek) Quinn Loyola University last May. She is currently Francis Hospital. John (Mike) Driver (Education) teaches Special Education at working at Northwestern Memorial (Music) reports that he has been living on Cassell Elementary in Chicago. Hospital as a Transplant Nurse Practitioner. and off in Spain, studying and performing flamenco and classical guitar, but plans to 1995 Kathleen O'Brien (Education) 1991.1993 Barbara (Askew) Pavoni return to the United States this spring. He is recently became engaged to Michael (BA Liberal Studies, MA Education) is a interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Demcak. They are planning an August 2001, VISTA-Corporation for National Service orchestral conducting. Driver also wedding. Joelle M. (Kostecki) Metacarpa volunteer, assigned to Catholic Charities of participated in the Camino de Santiago, an Las Vegas. She works with the Retired and (Education) married Tom Metacarpa 800-kilometer walk from southwestern Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) as a on July 1, 2000. She is currently working as France to the Holy Cathedral in Santiago de Tutor Coordinator. a sixth-grade middle school teacher in Compostela in the northwestern corner of Tampa, Florida. Ellen Kessie Moeller Spain. 1992.1994 Marlon Sanford (BA Music, (Music) states "the DMA program is going MA Music Education) teaches General to take me three years with a recital every 1997 Gale S. O'Connor (Education) Music and Choir at Austin Oliver Sexton semester. Fall 2000's recital is going to be a completed her Master's degree in SBD/EBD Elementary School. He is also the organist directing project of scenes from at Chicago State University in December. at Monumental Baptist Church on Chicago's Monteverdi's 'Return of Ulysses' (I'll sing She is currently a Special Education Teacher South Side. Last summer Marlon attended the Gospel Music Workshop of America held in New Orleans. In Search of Saint Xavier University Alumni Have you ever tried to get in touch with 1992 Tina Chirillo (Education) teaches and an old classmate, only to find that the last developed extended-day kindergarten directory is eight years old? Well, your classes for George McClellan Elementary School in Chicago. Kathleen Yukich troubles are over. Soon an impressive (Music Education) is currently working half- directory of our alumni will be available to time at Noonan Elementary Academy in help you locate all your friends. Mokena. teaching music education. She The new Saint Xavier University Alumni established and directs the children's choir directory, scheduled for release in July 2002, will be the most up-to- at the biweekly Mass for the academy. date and complete reference of over 500 SXU alumni ever compiled! Kathleen also works with the classroom This comprehensive volume will include current name, address and teachers to present the Christmas and spring musicals. Kathleen serves as a cantor for phone number, academic data, plus business information (if Mass and special liturgies at St. Agnes applicable), bound into a classic, library quality edition. Catholic Church in Chicago Heights and The Alumni Relations Office has contracted the prestigious Bernard performs with the Instrumental/Choral C. Harris Publishing Company, Inc., to produce the directory. Harris ensemble and with the adult choir. Julie will soon begin researching and compiling the information to be printed Gieffers-Kane (Music) is the Director of in the directory by mailing a questionnaire to each alumnus/a. (If you Music Ministry for Our Lady of the Ridge prefer not to be listed in the directory, please contact the Alumni Church in Chicago Ridge. Julie recently collaborated with alumna Leanne Stoterau Relations Office in writing as soon as possible.) '85 and Linda Gervain to prepare a Jubilee The new Saint Xavier University Alumni Directory will soon make Choir of 60 singers to undertake a ten-day finding an alumnus/a as easy as opening a book. Look for more pilgrimage through Italy. Lauren information in future issues. (Heinrich) Alsot (Speech Pathology) and r Alumni Notes

teaching Language Arts, Math and Project Field Based Course" as a springboard to her In Memory of... P.A.S.S. in Camdenton, Missouri. fellowship. While in Costa Rica, Karen studied the impact of humans on the tropical • Mrs. Dorothy (Williams) Carter '45 1998 Amy (Sramek) Pervazas (Nursing) rain forest. Karen appreciates the excellent was married on September 18, 1998, and is • Mrs. Beryl (Flately) Doherty '26 education that she received at SXU and "a Nursing currently living in New Lenox, Illinois. special thank you goes to Dr. Knight, Dr. Amy works at Silver Cross Hospital. Julie Carroll, Dr. Leonard and Dr. Carvaretta." • Mrs. Cecilia (Hohl) Farley '45 Wogan (Music) completed her Master's Heather Schmaedeke (Art) is currently Nursing degree in Musical Theater/ Opera at teaching a yearbook class at Mother • Sister Vianney Liston, R.S.M. '32 Southern Illinois University last May. Julie McAuley High School and is a freelance Social Science won the SIUC 2000 Concerto Contest and graphic and web designer. Heather performed an aria with the symphony recently won second place in an exhibit • Mr. Mark Mucha '94 orchestra. Over the summer Julie worked co-sponsored by Chicago's Department of Business at Findlay Summer Stock in Ohio doing a Cultural Affairs. The painting is currently •Dr. Edna O'Hern '41 revue, a musical and a British farce. Julie on display at Midway Airport. She English traveled to Omaha during the holiday season encourages alumni to visit her website at to join the Nebraska Theater Caravan's tour www.mortis.net/~hmschmaedeke. Nicole • Mrs. Mary A. (O'Donnell) Scott '37 of A Christmas Carol. Amy Berger (Music Caum (Music Education) is currently a M.A. in Education Education) has joined the Center Cass full time choir teacher at Argo Community • Mrs. Eleanor (Smith) Thompson '43 School District, which serves the High School. She teaches beginning/ Nursing Darien/Downers Grove/Woodridge area. intermediate and a cappella choir aside from She teaches general music for first and teaching private voice lessons. Caum also second grade at Elizabeth Ide Elementary developed a curriculum for a music A memorial fund has been set up by and third through fifth grade general music appreciation course that should be offered in Mark Mucha's '94 family to help at Prairieview. Amy states that it was an the 2001/2002 school year. Rebecca Jaracz pay for medical bills and help his opportunity for her to broaden her horizons (Education) is currently an Early Childhood wife, Kelly, and 11-month old son. by adding more grade levels and directing a Autism teacher at River View Elementary in Jacob. Mark, 28, died on March fourth and fifth grade chorus. Plainfield. 25th after a heroic battle with liver 1999 Karen Aleman (Education) spent cancer. Kelly (Frank) Mucha is a 2000 Christine Eich (Education) is an three weeks in Costa Rica last summer as a 1995 graduate of Saint Xavier and LD/BD Resource Teacher in Matteson Woodrow Wilson Fellow. The fellowship Mark is the son-in-law of Carole School District 159. Brendan Koch program is run through Princeton and Duke Frank, an SXU staff member. (Music Education) recently accepted a Universities, and the National Science Contribution to the fund can be position with Burbank District 111 teaching Foundation and the Organization for made to the "Mark Mucha Family general music K-9. Koch writes that Tropical Studies (OTS) sponsored Karen's Fund," in care of Old Kent Bank. eventually he would like to be a high school work. Karen writes that she used her 3101 W. 95th, Evergreen Park. IL band director. master's thesis "Environmental Sciences: A 60805.

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The Saint Xavier Fund provides essential financial assistance to every aspect of the University. As an integral part of The Campaign for Saint Xavier: A Cornerstone for Student Success, the Saint Xavier Fund enables the University to uphold its mission of offering a unique and challenging education to its students. The effects of the Saint Xavier Fund are felt all over campus. Whether at a computer lab, an examining room in the Nursing Center, or a tutoring station in the Student Success Program, the Saint Xavier Fund helps sustain and enhance the University. As a friend of Saint Xavier University, we ask that you consider donating to this important and essential fund.

For more information about the Saint Xavier Fund, please contact Sarah Phillips at (773) 298-3317, or via email at [email protected]. At a glance

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