Over 50 alumni and friends gathered at Gilhooley's Grande Saloon for the first Alumni Author Book Signing event on Thursday, October 15th. John Wills '81, was available to sign copies of his latest novel, Gripped by Fear, the second book in his Christian-themed Chicago Warriors thriller series. John shared stories about his career as a Chicago Police Officer and FBI agent and what inspired him to begin writing novels over five years ago.
John is a former co-editor of Suspense Thriller Zine and has published more than 60 articles in both print media and online, including sites such as Officer.com and Police and Security News. For more information about this event, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 773-298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu.
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| John Wills '81 and his wife, Chris. | John enjoys the evening with family, friends and SXU alumni. |
We encourage all our alumni and friends to join us for our pre-game "tailgate" this Saturday, October 24th at noon. Let's join forces in support of our 8-0 Cougars as they face Iowa Wesleyan College (Iowa). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field.
In honor of "senior day" we will give each senior football player a gift from the Alumni Association. We will set up our Alumni Association tent and welcome alumni and friends to Bruce R. Deaton Field starting at noon. Prior to kick-off, we will provide hot chocolate and cookies as well as information about upcoming events.
We will also have our long sleeved red SXU t-shirts available for sale - with proceeds going to support student scholarships. Please come and join your fellow alumni and friends and support our Cougars for this very exciting - last regular home game of the season!
Please contact our office at 773-298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu if you plan to attend the football game on Saturday!
Tuesday, November 3
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All are welcome to see the excitement as the SXU women's volleyball team takes on Cardinal Stritch University. Prior to the game The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations will host a pre-game hospitality table to kickoff this senior/parent night celebration. Hope you can join the fun.
For additional information or to R.S.V.P please contact 773-298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu.
Wednesday, November 4th
6:30 p.m.
Paul Green, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University, will open Saint Xavier University's Squeaky Weal Lecture Series on Wednesday, November 4th, with his responses to the title questions of his talk: "Revenue, Revenue Wherefore Art Thou? Has Government Become Too Expensive?"
For additional details, visit the Squeaky Weal Lecture Series Web page.
Thursday, November 12th
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Vino100 Naperville
3027 English Rows, Suite 105, Naperville, Illinois
Saint Xavier University Trustee and Alumnus, John Benish Jr. '98, and the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations, invite alumni & friends to an evening of wine tasting at Vino 100 in Naperville. Located on Route 59 just south of 103rd in the new English Rows Town Center, Vino 100 is like no other wine store offering a fun and relaxing environment to explore the world of wine. $ 20.00 admission includes wine sampling and appetizers. We hope you and a friend can join us for what's sure to be an enjoyable evening.
For additional information or to R.S.V.P please contact 773-298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu.
You are cordially invited to celebrate the magic of the Christmas season...
Tuesday, December 15
First Seating 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Second Seating 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
The Third Annual Holiday Tea offers an escape from the bustle of the season as you and your guests partake in the elegance and grandeur of a traditional tea. $30 admission includes a delightful assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets that are sure to appeal to every palette.
For additional information or to R.S.V.P please contact 773-298-3316 or alumni@sxu.edu.
Homecoming 2009 proved to be a fun-filled experience for the entire SXU community. Parents, students and friends gathered at various events while alumni came back in record numbers throughout the weekend of September 25-27 to celebrate the rich heritage of the University.
Please visit our Alumni & Friend Gatherings page to see pictures from this year's Homecoming.Save the date for next year's Homecoming celebration, October 2, 2010!
With a bequest to Saint Xavier University, you create a living legacy, an investment in the future for men and women to search for truth, to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to serve wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good.
Please contact Sister Ann Flanagan in the Office of University Advancement at flanagan@sxu.edu or 773-298-3543 for additional details.
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