Mercy Matters Newsletter September 2023
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, Saint Xavier University is Chicago's first
Catholic university. Today, the University serves approximately 3,500 students from
over 45 different states and 13 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate
and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students
for competence, character and career success.
Stay up to date with SXU News!
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Message from the Interim President
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Dear SXU Community:
Our new academic year is underway at Saint Xavier University, and a spirit of optimism
is evident throughout the campus. We welcomed our largest freshman class in history!
Our New Student Induction ceremony was held in August and the skies cleared just as
we began the procession to the Shannon Center. During my comments as interim president,
I shared the stories of our founders, the courageous women who envisioned better lives
for the poor, ill, and uneducated and lived accordingly. I reminded our students that
many of them are the same age as those who pioneered new pathways as Sisters of Mercy.
We expect great things from them, too.
Last spring, I completed 23 years of service as the thirteenth president of Aurora
University and now am enjoying an opportunity to help lead SXU during this important
transition year. Our presidential search is underway. Already, consultants from a
nationally respected firm have interviewed members of the University family about
their hopes for a new president and the future of our University. The ink is almost
dry on the leadership profile that will be used to share our story with candidates
across the country. We are planning for a strong applicant pool and may even have
a chance to conduct some interviews before the holidays. You will want to follow our
progress on the Presidential Search webpage.
It hasn't taken me long to realize that Saint Xavier has much to offer its students
-- and a new president, too. I look forward to staying in touch this year and hope
you will hold us in your prayers as we conduct the national search for our next leader.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Sherrick, Ph.D.
Interim President
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SXU to Host DEI Summit
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Saint Xavier University will host the DEI Summit: Doing DEI in Education featuring
keynote presenter Damon Williams, Ph.D., on Tuesday, October 3. The summit promises
to be an enlightening exploration of the shifting landscape of DEI. Read more.
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SXU to Host Annual Homecoming Week
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Saint Xavier University will host its annual Homecoming celebration with a variety
of fun events for faculty, staff, students and friends beginning Monday, October 2.
Read more.
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SXU Esports Coach Lemar Daniels Named NAECAD Coach of the Year
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SXU esports coach Lemar Daniels has been named National Association of Esports Coaches
and Directors (NAECAD) Head Coach of the Year after leading the SXU esports team to
three division titles. Read more.
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SXU Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month
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The Saint Xavier University community is celebrating Latinx Heritage Month throughout
September and October with a variety of events, discussions, workshops, and more.
Read more.
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SXU Recognized as a 2024 College of Distinction
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Saint Xavier has been recognized nationally and regionally among the 2023-2024 Colleges
of Distinction for the seventh consecutive year. Read more.
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SXU Alumna Receives Emmy Award
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SXU alumna Miryam Villarreal '17 has been awarded her first Emmy for a two-part story
about a group of Escaramuzas who keep the all-female equestrian sport alive in California.
Read more.
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SXU Student Awarded Yard Runner Scholarship
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SXU biology senior Mia Cox has been awarded the inaugural Yard Runner Scholarship,
given to a student who values excellence, possesses autonomy and responsibility in
leadership positions, and is involved in the local community. Read more.
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SXU Named a 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School
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SXU has been named a Military Friendly® School by Military Friendly® for the fourth
year in a row, highlighting SXU's excellence in practices, outcomes and programs for
veteran students. Read more.
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Important Dates to Remember
Make Your Gift to SXU
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Donations to SXU's annual fund go toward scholarships for deserving students. Since
its founding, Saint Xavier has maintained a commitment to educating individuals who
are often underrepresented in higher education. Your support allows SXU to build on
its success and transform the lives of even more incredible students. Make your gift now.
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