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Mercy Matters Newsletter September 2022


Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ is Chicago's first Catholic university. Today, the University serves approximately 3,250 students from over 20 different states and 9 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students for competence, character and career success.

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Message from the President

Dr. Laurie Joyner

Dear ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØCommunity:

We have so much to celebrate as we begin a new semester at Saint Xavier. We welcomed nearly 660 first-time, first-year students to campus this fall, as well as many new faculty and staff members, including Dr. Natalie Page, chief diversity officer.

As an expression of institutional mission, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØlaunched its inaugural Day of Service, featuring more than 750 first-year students, staff and faculty who engaged in projects to meet pressing community needs while building a sense of belonging among members of our extraordinary campus. In the coming weeks, we will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which includes our second annual Fiesta de la Familia, honoring SXU’s core values of hospitality and diversity in all of its forms.

As you can see from the stories below, we are thrilled to share that ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØremains the most affordable Catholic institution in Illinois and continues to earn impressive accolades from U.S. News & World Report (2023), including top rankings for:

  • Best Value
  • Best Regional University
  • Social Mobility
  • Diversity

A tradition of innovation intended to drive student engagement, learning and success remains integral to Saint Xavier’s DNA. We are excited to share an update about new co-curricular opportunities emerging from our esports initiative.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the exciting events planned for Homecoming Week. These celebratory events fill me with pride for those who have come before us as well as gratitude for all those who continue to support the transformative work of this incredible university.

Our remarkable history, inspiring mission, engaged community, talented students, great campus traditions and generous alumni, donors and friends comprise the ties that bind us together. I hope you enjoy reading about how we continue to animate our purpose and nurture our community in the pages ahead.

Sincerely,

Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØWelcomes Natalie Page as Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer

Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer Natalie Page

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ (SXU) proudly welcomes Natalie Page, Ed.D., as inaugural chief diversity officer (CDO). In her role, Page will facilitate the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a hub that champions, organizes and ensures diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) among the University community. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØRanks on 2023 List of Best Colleges

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØRanks on 2023 List of Best Colleges

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØcontinues to receive annual accolades from U.S. News & World Report, receiving national recognition in the areas of nursing, diversity, social mobility, business, and more. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØis consistently ranked among the best colleges in the Midwest. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØto Host 2022 Homecoming

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØto Host 2022 Homecoming

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØwill kick off the annual Homecoming celebration with a variety of events and activities for students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØRecognized as 2023 College of Distinction

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØRecognized as 2023 College of Distinction

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØhas been recognized nationally and regionally among the 2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction for the sixth consecutive year, honored for its mission-driven, student-centered transformational educational experience. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØComputer Science Students Earn Outstanding Project Award at Research Expo

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØComputer Science Students Earn Outstanding Project Award at Research Expo

Four ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØstudents recently earned an Outstanding Project Award for their Research Expo project, "Project PARKA," an app they developed that detects the number of empty and occupied spots in the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØparking lot. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØAnnounces Head Coach for Esports Program

Lemar Daniels

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØselects Lemar Daniels as head coach of the new esports program that will begin competition this fall for the 2022-23 season. Esports, or electronic sports, are multiplayer, organized video games played competitively. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØHolds 2022 Cougar Trax

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØHolds 2022 Cougar Trax

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØrecently welcomed incoming students to campus last week with annual traditions Cougar Trax and New Student Induction. This year, first-year students participated in an inaugural campus-wide service project. Read more.


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØCelebrates Latinx Heritage Month

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØCelebrates Latinx Heritage Month

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ community is celebrating Latinx Heritage Month September 15 through October 15 with a variety of events, discussions, games, workshops and more. Read more.


Important Dates to Remember


Wednesday, September 21: Spirit of Mercy Day

Monday, September 26:ÌýAmerican Red Cross Fall Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 28: Fiesta de la Familia

Thursday, September 29:

Saturday, October 1:

Saturday, October 15: Estrellas de ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØLatinx Achievement Awards

Every Tuesday and Friday: Virtual Prayer at noon via

Visit the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØCalendar to see more upcoming events.