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Let Us Introduce You: Simone Bregni

[email protected] October 14, 2014

Italian professor on skateboarding, priesthood Simone Bregni came a long way to teach here at Saint Louis University—4,759 miles to be exact.  Born in Asti, Italy, a town about 35 miles east of the...

SLU: Parts of the University’s strategic plan could include campus improvements.
Courtesy of Michelle Peltier

Bicentennial Strategic Planning: Preparing SLU for the next two centuries

[email protected] September 19, 2014

  In 2018, Saint Louis University will celebrate its bicentennial—200 years of Jesuit education in Missouri. And, as SLU moves closer to 2018 and its 200 year anniversary, administrative...

Job action: VERP revisited

[email protected] September 19, 2014

In April, then-Interim President of Saint Louis University Bill Kauffman announced the Voluntary Enhanced Retirement Program (VERP), which was offered to select faculty and staff. The program consisted...

Greenhouse: Stump sees the work done in the greenhouses as a potential catalyst for future innovations in sustainable living.
John Schuler / Editor-in-Chief

Fishy business: Micah’s tilapia

[email protected] September 19, 2014

In its mission statement, Saint Louis University pledges dedication to the service of humanity and innovative studies required to transform society. Helping to carry out this aspect of the mission...

Language: With its name change, the department hopes for awareness of its academic opportunities
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A language by any other name…

[email protected] September 19, 2014

For universities, including Saint Louis University, developing a name for an academic department that incorporates all the elements of the department can be difficult, especially if that department...

Flying in the city: Balloons over Forest Park

[email protected] September 19, 2014

This coming Friday, Sept. 19, balloons will fill the air in preparation for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race.  The race, celebrating its 42nd year, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20.  There will...

Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Let Us Introduce You: Claire Gilbert

[email protected] September 19, 2014

History professor discusses academics, world travels For history professor Claire Gilbert, traveling around the world is a common venture. From India to Argentina, Gilbert’s passion for history has...

Jessica Park / Illustrator

Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of hacking?

[email protected] September 12, 2014

ITS Department talks security, password safety Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, the iCloud, computers, cell phones, and even the mySLU portal are all tools common among SLU students for work and for recreation....

SLU breaks top 100

[email protected] September 12, 2014

Saint Louis University celebrated its entrance back into U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of the top 100 national universities. The news magazine released its 2015 rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and...

Dining: Aramark has yet to open some venues on campus, including in the BSC.
Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Aramark: First impressions vary

[email protected] September 12, 2014

This semester has seen Aramark replace Chartwells as the dining services provider for Saint Louis University. The change has brought in many new dining locations such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, Panda...

Jammin’ for Jesus: Theology club spreads the love

[email protected] September 12, 2014

When sophomore Theology major Hannah Vestal came back from Cape Town, South Africa after a semester abroad last spring, she knew that she wanted to bring some of her experiences there back to St. Louis...

Water: 31 new water bottle-filling stations have been installed throughout campus.
Javier Muro de Nadal / Staff Photographer

Wellness initiative opportunity

[email protected] September 12, 2014

During this past summer, SLU’s campus experienced many changes. In addition to the installation of the new president in July and the University’s new food provider setting up camp, there have also...

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