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An unexpected passing

[email protected] October 24, 2014

David Pollack, a 58 year-old adjunct professor of philosophy, passed away in a University classroom on Oct. 6.  The cause of his death has not been determined, but authorities have indicated that there...

Homecoming: SLU students, alumni, and family participate in the golf-cart parade, one of the many activities held during the weekend.
Elizabeth Scofidio  / Contributor

Welcome home, Billikens

[email protected] October 14, 2014

University draws students, alumni, family Homecoming and Family Weekend gave visitors to SLU a chance to see a variety of changes, from the new catering on campus to the selection of a new president...

Discussing the desegregation of SLU

[email protected] October 14, 2014

70 years later, Heithaus homily has lasting impact The year 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the official desegregation of Saint Louis University; 1944 was the first year that blacks and other non-white...

Friend of the Court – and Community

[email protected] October 14, 2014

Gathered in a tiny classroom, a handful of pre-law students decided to change the Saint Louis Community for the better. The group they formed, Amicus Curiae, is SLU’s new pre-law society on campus. Founded...

Meet the chairman

[email protected] October 14, 2014

This December, Saint Louis University will welcome a new chairman to its Board of Trustees, according to a news statement released on Saturday, Sept. 27. At that time, current chairman Joe Adorjan will...

Fantastic Freshmen

[email protected] October 14, 2014

This year’s freshmen, the Class of 2018, stand out in SLU’s Fall 2014 census. The class boasts a mean GPA of 3.85 and an average ACT score of 27.6, both of which are all-time University records. In...

Let Us Introduce You: Yuan Gao

Let Us Introduce You: Yuan Gao

[email protected] October 14, 2014

CGC Program Coordinator Speaks on Increasing Diversity She may still be learning the ropes at Saint Louis University, but Yuan Gao has already immersed herself in efforts to enhance SLU’s diversity...

Education: Canada speaks to the crowd about schools in the U.S.
Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Canada conquers curriculum

[email protected] October 14, 2014

Education reform leader speaks on the school system The nation’s top leader in the education reform movement, Dr. Geoffrey Canada, came to Saint Louis University’s campus to speak on his experiences...

Literary Award: Jeanette Winterson addressed those in attendance at the award ceremony.
Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Literacy Award: Winterson honored

[email protected] October 14, 2014

On Tuesday, September 23, English author Jeanette Winterson was presented with the St. Louis Literary Award by the St. Louis University Library Associates, a group dedicated to the promotion of SLU’s...

Understanding disability: Event highlights solidarity

[email protected] October 14, 2014

October is Disability Awareness Month, and as the month comes closer, Student Disability Services and the Disability Services Club (DSC) here at SLU set up an exhibit to kick it all off. Students and faculty...

IFSA: The association provides international faculty with the opportunity to connect
Javier Muro de Nadal / Staff Photographer

IFSA Welcomes International Faculty

[email protected] October 14, 2014

Event held to assist foreign members of SLU Staff The SLU IFSA (International Faculty and Staff Association) Fall Welcome Event, held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, provided a setting for faculty members...

Courtesy of Michelle Peltier

New boss in town: Presidential Inauguration Oct. 3

[email protected] October 14, 2014

On Oct. 3, 2014, Saint Louis University will host an event not seen on campus in almost 30 years: the inauguration of a new president. At 9:00 a.m., Fred Pestello, Ph.D., will be officially inaugurated...

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