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Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss fraud live on FOX's Good Day Chicago

Watch Prof. William Kresse, aka "Professor Fraud" in "The 12 Scams of Christmas" – #12 Secret Skimmer Fraud

Exclusively on FOX's "Good Day Chicago" weekday mornings from now through Fri., Dec. 24

More than 430 receive diplomas at SXU's 2010 Winter Commencement

Chicago Ald. Virginia Rugai gave commencement speech

SXU's Tom Lynch on "Chicago Tribune Live" after being named 2010 Fred Mitchell Award recipient

Award honors top place-kicker for excellence on field and in community

TV Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse, aka "Professor Fraud" live on FOX's "Good Day Chicago" on Fri., Dec. 24

Kresse will wrap up "The 12 Scams of Christmas"

TV Alert! SXU football's Tom Lynch to appear on Comcast Sportsnet Chicago's "Chicago Tribune Live" today

Watch 2010 Fred Mitchell Award recipient at 5:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 15

SXU hosts Catholic high school fairs for elementary students on Dec. 9

One-stop shop for families seeking Catholic education

SXU to host Fourth Annual Alumni and Friends Holiday Tea

Holiday tea is at 1 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 14

Video alert! No. 3 SXU football wins NAIA Championship Series quarterfinals game 40-21

Does it matter where we pray?

Liturgical design consultant to speak at SXU on Dec. 2

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas president to speak at SXU

Lecture to address challenges of faith and religion for adult believers

Video alert! SXU Prof. Joyce Hunter discusses potential TSA opt-out protests on ABC 7's Chicago News This Morning

Video alert! SXU Prof. William Kresse discusses phony military scams on CBS 2 Chicago News at 10

Video alert! Watch coverage of No. 3 SXU football's first round NAIA Championship Series win on ABC 7 Chicago, FOX Chicago and WGN-TV

Watch SXU football highlights: No. 3 Cougars win NAIA Championship Series first round 66-19

SXU receives Council for Advancement and Support of Education award

Honored with Silver Award in "Best Annual Report" category

SXU Gallery hosts exhibit of selections from University's permanent collection

Includes works by Andy Warhol, Arthur Secunda, Antonio Clave and Elzbieta Sikorska

Saint Xavier University Chorale to perform fall concert

Concert is 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 20

Unstoppable! - SXU football finishes second perfect regular season in a row

Watch video highlights

ABC 7 Chicago, CBS 2 Chicago and WGNtv.com cover SXU football’s second perfect regular season in a row

Catholic theologian to speak at SXU

"A world of wizardry or spiritual wisdom?"

SXU celebrates Arab Heritage Month with special events during November

Arab music improvisation show, calligraphy demonstration and interfaith lecture

SXU Department of Music presents November concert series

Public is invited

SXU continues 2010-11 film series with "Bitter Rice"

Third installment in "Working on Film" series

SXU African American Studies hosts student lecture series

Opening themes include "skin tones" and "Thomas Jefferson's views"

SXU's next Theology South lecture focuses on Abraham Lincoln's faith

Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michael B. Hyman to speak at 9:30 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 4 at Chicago campus

Cokie Roberts draws more than 1,100 to SXU's fifth Voices and Visions Lecture

ABC political analyst gave insider's view of Washington, D.C. and issues facing lawmakers

SXU inaugurates Christine M. Wiseman, J.D., as its 19th President

Week of celebratory events concludes with Installation Procession and Ceremony

Video Alert! Watch SXU President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. interviewed live on “Fox Chicago News at Noon”

Former network TV news anchor Cokie Roberts speaks at SXU tonight

Voices and Visions lecture at 7 p.m. in Shannon Center

SXU volunteers pack more than 400 lunches for local shelters

Service Through Action Team has donated more than 1,800 lunches since Dec., 2009

SXU hosts fifth annual “Breakfast With Your Legislators” question-and-answer and networking event

Attendees included Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3rd), State Sen. Edward Maloney (D-18th), State Rep. Al Riley (D-38), State Rep. Mary Flowers (D-31st) and State Rep. John O'Sullivan (D-35th)

Oct. 22 marks inauguration celebration for SXU's 19th president Christine M. Wiseman, J.D.

Attending dignitaries include State Sen. Edward Maloney, The Hon. John P. Daley, Ald. Virginia Rugai, The Rev. John R. Gorman and delegates from 32 colleges and universities nationwide

Award-winning Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin to speak at SXU

Lecture is 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 28

SXU art department hosts “Fresh Produce” exhibit

Exhibit runs through Nov. 2

Free lead screenings for children at SXU Health Center

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, no appointment necessary

Inauguration Celebration for President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D.

Week of events culminates with Installation Ceremony on Oct. 22

Network TV News Anchor Cokie Roberts to speak at SXU

Tickets still available for Oct. 21 lecture

SXU wraps up successful 2010 Homecoming Celebration

Undefeated Cougars beat Taylor University 46-21, Flash Mob halftime show, more than 1,000 attend 10th Annual Cougar 5k Run/Walk

"Braden Scale" creator Barbara J. Braden to lecture at SXU

Lecture part of ongoing School of Nursing 75th Anniversary Celebration

National League for Nursing names SXU program to second consecutive "Center of Excellence" designation

SXU one of six programs nationwide to receive honor

Flash mob steals SXU homecoming halftime show

SXU to host lecture about President Harry Truman

2010 Fall John T. Farrell, Sr. Forum is Oct. 14 at Chicago campus

Msgr. Kenneth Velo kicks off SXU's 2010-11 Catholic Colloquium lecture series

"Where the Light Shines: Catholics in Chicago" on Oct. 19

SXU continues 2010-11 Film Series with "El Norte"

Second in "Working in Film" series

SXU to host 5th Annual "Breakfast With Your Legislators" on Oct. 19

Cong. Dan Lipinski, State Sen. Edward Maloney, State Rep. Mary Flowers, State Rep. John O'Sullivan, State Rep. Al Riley and Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann scheduled to attend

Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss debit card fraud on Sept. 29 on FOX’s Good Day Chicago

Paste Magazine names SXU's WXAV 88.3FM one of 40 best low-wattage stations in country

Watch video of Eastern Conference Champions performing their song from "Twilight: Eclipse" soundtrack at WXAV

"Touchdown Tuesdays" a shopping bargain for all SXU Cougar football fans

Four more opportunities to save on discounted sportswear

SXU student group receives national honor

SXU chapter of National Society of Collegiate receives Bronze STAR status

Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss debit card fraud on ABC7 Chicago News This Morning

SXU receives more than $410,000 in federal grants for nursing equipment

Funding will support undergraduate nursing education, technology and distance education equipment for graduates

SXU celebrates 2010 Homecoming Week

Celebration begins Sept. 27; FEMA Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III '02 to be honored

SXU President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D., to give first 2010-11 Theology South lecture

"How Faith Influences Leadership" on Oct. 7 at Chicago campus

SXU’s 14th Annual Golf Classic raises more than $128,000 for student scholarships

10th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk kicks off SXU Homecoming Weekend

Event begins at 9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 2 at Chicago campus

SXU hosts 2010 Harvest Literacy Conference on Oct. 13 at Orland Park Campus

Daylong event for teachers, professionals and parents who play role in promoting literacy

More than 200 people celebrate SXU School of Nursing's 75th Anniversary

Home to first integrated baccalaureate nursing program in Illinois

SXU to host presentation on financing college educations

“Financing Your Future: A Presentation about the Affordability of a College Education” at 10 a.m., Sat., Sept. 18 at Chicago campus

New SXU President Christine M. Wiseman, J.D., named to Crain’s annual “Who’s Who in Chicago Business” list

List includes nearly 750 of Chicago’s “movers and shakers important to the Chicago business community”

SXU begins 2010-11 film series with Modern Times

First in “Working on Film” series

Video Alert! SXU Cougars Football featured on FOX Chicago News at 9

“Weather by Request” – Sept. 2 game night forecast by Meteorologist Amy Freeze

SXU professor Joyce Hunter on WTTW "Chicago Tonight" show

Aug. 24 live prime time TV appearance:"Anger in the Air"

SXU’s School of Nursing celebrates 75th Anniversary

Home to first integrated baccalaureate nursing program in Illinois

Watch Pres. Wiseman's video welcome to students

Watch video of SXU welcoming new students at Annual Induction Ceremony

San Diego Padres pitcher and SXU alum Luke Gregerson ‘06 meets with alumni and friends

Gregerson attends post-Cubs game reception

SXU ranks in top 25% US News/World Report 2011 “Best Colleges - Midwest”

SXU named to G.I. Jobs 2011 List of Military Friendly Schools

“Gold Standard” for veterans transitioning to higher education

Video Alert! Prof. Joyce Hunter discusses air rage on CBS 2 News at 10

SXU awarded U.S. Department of Education Grant

$301,690 under Student Support Services Program

SXU releases 2010 spring graduates

Presidents of Chicago Southland College Association Sign Mutual Aid Agreement

Unique Pact Ensures Cooperation between Institutions during a Campus Crisis

Network TV News Anchor Cokie Roberts to speak at SXU

Tickets available now for Oct. 21 lecture

President Wiseman meets with Sisters of Mercy

SXU releases Spring 2010 Honorable Mention list

Video Alert! Prof. Jim Hagen, Ph.D, discusses solar storms on CBS 2 Chicago News at 10

SXU’s Pipolo throws first pitch at White Sox game

SXU sponsors post-game fireworks

SXU Football Ranked No. 4 in College Fanz Preseason Poll

SXU awarded $5M for capital improvements to Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library

Grant awarded by the Illinois Board of Education

SXU’s Pipolo To Throw Out First Pitch at Upcoming Sox Game

SXU releases Spring 2010 Dean’s List

SXU instructor/alumnus receives Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award

Jason J. Crean of Woodridge to be honored at White House ceremony, received $10,000 grant

SXU joins Institute for Fraud Prevention’s Research Consortium of Universities

IFP recognizes SXU’s Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption

SXU to host Community Job Search Workshop

Get resume reviews and advice about networking, interviewing, job hunting

Spirit of America marching band to perform July 3 and 4 at SXU

Music, dance and marching show begins at 8 p.m.

Ten SXU professors granted tenure

SXU Chef heads to the White House for “Let’s Move!” anti-childhood obesity campaign

Chef Michael Smith volunteers to help local schools create healthier menus

SXU service trip travels to Belize

Nine SXU volunteers built a home for needy people

Ald. Virginia Rugai hosts SXU political science class at city hall

Associate professor Michael Clark, Ph.D. group meets Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley

SXU professor chosen for distinguished national fellowship award

Karen Benjamin, Ph.D. named National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

Video Alert! Watch Prof. James Aman, Ph.D., discuss possible Google "Street View" privacy violations on CBS 2 News at 10

SXU art students post work online

View Printmaking II students’ “virtual gallery”

WXAV 88.3 FM to broadcast 2010 Windy City ThunderBolts season

SXU’s student-run radio station will air 55 regular season games

New SXU president Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. presides over 2010 spring commencement

More than 850 students receiving diplomas

Saint Xavier University appoints Vice President of Business and Finance

Raymond P. Catania begins May 24, 2010

SXU Alum appointed FEMA Regional Administrator

Andrew Velasquez III cites his Graham School of Management MBA

SXU announces 2010 Spring Commencement speakers

The Rev. Michael M. Boland ’82 and Jeanette Rodriguez, Ph.D

New SXU president Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. to lead 2010 Commencement ceremonies

Class of 2010 graduates May 16

SXU Office of University Relations wins prestigious Golden Trumpet award

Winning entry: “Saint Xavier University Cougars Football”

SXU graduating seniors commissioned to faith-based community service

Commit to Mercy Volunteer Corps and Archdiocese of Chicago for one year

Team SXU raises $1,881 at Run to Remember 5k Walk/Run

Event benefits Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

SXU Health Center offers reduced-cost children’s physicals

Physicals for sports, camp, school, etc. available from May to September

SXU volunteers pack more than 300 lunches for needy people at area shelters

Service Through Action Team has donated more than 1,000 lunches since December, 2009

Video Alert! Watch Prof. James Aman, Ph.D., discuss network security on CBS 2 News at 10

SXU co-sponsors free workshops for small business owners

Writing business plans, employee retention and more beginning April 29

Emmy Award-winning playwright and author John R. Powers to speak at SXU

Mount Greenwood native wrote “The Last Catholic in America” and “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?”

SXU hosts Senior Art Show

“Juxtaposition” artists’ reception on Sat., April 24

SXU to host free money management seminar

“Making Your Money Work For You; Basic Budgeting and Credit Management” at 10 a.m. on April 20

SXU Music Department hosting flute choir, chorale concerts

April 16 and 18 at Chicago campus

SXU to Honor International Year of the Nurse, Florence Nightingale Centennial

Prayer Service in Conjunction with Global Prayer Event in Washington, D.C.

SXU to host alumni networking event

April 29 at the Crystal Tree Country Club

SXU raises more than $325,000 for student scholarships

25th Annual President’s Scholarship Ball honors ComEd Chairman and CEO Frank M. Clark

Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss recent identity theft from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on WTTW's Chicago Tonight

TV Alert! Watch coverage of SXU Job fair on March 30 on ABC 7 News at 5

Illinois Supreme Court Justice and Special Olympics Founder Anne M. Burke speaks at SXU

Video Alert! Prof. William Kresse discusses potential for fraud in health care reform live on FOX Chicago News at Nine

TV Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss potential for fraud in health care reform live on FOX Chicago News at Nine

Matthew Abraham, Ph.D. to deliver academic freedom lecture

Focusing also on the question of Palestine

Check Out the SouthtownStar's "Rolling with the Cougars" Blog

Blogger "rolling" with Women's basketball team at the 2010 NAIA National Championship

President-designate Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. Meets With Students

First-time Meeting Features Pizza, Goodie Bag and Goodwill

SXU hosts Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Combo Spring Concert

Concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 26 at Chicago campus

SXU hosts Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Combo Spring Concert

Concert scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 26 at Chicago campus

SXU President-designate meets with Illinois Congressional Delegation Members in Washington D.C.

First Capitol Hill Visit Representing SXU

Fr. Francis Tebbe to deliver next Theology South lecture

“Fulfilled in Your Hearing: Preaching God’s Word” on April 1

Saint Xavier Art Gallery presents the work of Sister Solina Hicks, R.S.M.

Exhibition to take place from March 16 through April 9

SXU nursing professor receives $10,000 Illinois Board of Higher Education Fellowship

Zepure Samawi, Ph.D., RN, honored for teaching students to think critically, provide competent care

Illinois Supreme Court Justice and Special Olympics founder Anne M. Burke to speak at SXU

“Public Servant/Private Catholic: A Jurist Reflects on Faith and Profession” on March 23

SXU hosts 12th Annual Job Fair on March 30

20 employers scheduled to attend fair

Free health screenings available at the SXU 7th Annual Health Fair

Open to public beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 26

ComEd Chairman/CEO Frank M. Clark to receive Shield of Saint Xavier at SXU’s 25th Annual President’s Scholarship Ball

President-designate Christine M. Wiseman, J.D., to host reception

Radio Alert! SXU Prof. William Kresse discusses identity theft on WGN Chicago Radio on Feb. 24, 2010

Video Alert! ABC 7 News covers the Chicago Metropolitan Gang Summit at SXU on March 3, 2010

Video Alert! Watch Prof. William Kresse discuss census scams targeting seniors on CBS 2 News at 10

More than 500 regional law enforcement officials from 80 agencies meet for Chicago Metropolitan Gang Summit at SXU

Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis stressed need for new strategies, interdepartmental networking

SXU Receives Presidential Community Service Award

Named to 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Regional law enforcement leaders to address gangs, guns and drugs at Chicago Metropolitan Gang Summit at SXU

Daylong summit aims to provide new strategies, networking to law enforcement on Wed., March 3

SXU volunteers pack 360 lunches for needy people at area shelters

60 Service Through Action Team members volunteer together

Video Alert! Coach Bob Hallberg and Women’s Basketball team on Fox’s “The Final Word”

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center President/CEO to speak about health care at SXU

Sr. Sheila Lyne, R.S.M., will deliver “Healthcare in the Mercy Tradition” lecture and conversation on March 11

SXU Music Department presents Opera in an Hour! An After-School Performance of “Die Fledermaus”

Operetta to be performed in English on March 10 at SXU

TV Alert! Coach Bob Hallberg and Women’s Basketball team on Fox’s “The Final Word” at 10 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 28

SXU University Relations wins Gold at 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards

Commended for environmental sustainability promotions, web design and social media

SXU releases Fall 2009 Dean’s List

SXU releases Fall 2009 Honorable Mention list

Video Alert! Watch WGN newsman Tom Negovan discuss being embedded with U.S. troops in Afghanistan

Student Veterans Association presents Negovan with SXU challenge coin

SXU’s Board of Trustees elects new chair and vice chair

John T. Costello and Sr. Georgine Scarpino, R.S.M., begin two-year terms in May

SXU Chapel Choir will lead music at 11th Annual Mass for College Students

Cardinal Francis George will celebrate mass on Feb. 24 at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral

SXU to host early childhood development conference

“Early Childhood Today: Building Our Future One Child at a Time” on March 3 at Orland Park campus

Online registration now available for SXU’s President’s Scholarship Ball

ComEd Chairman/CEO Frank M. Clark to be honored with SXU’s highest honor, the Shield of Saint Xavier

Chicago newsman Tom Negovan to reflect on experience embedded with U.S. troops in Afghanistan at SXU

"Assignment Afghanistan: A Chicago Reporter's Journey to War and What He Learned There” on Thurs., Feb. 11

SXU Gallery to host “Extended” art exhibition

Exhibit runs until Feb. 17 with artists’ reception on Feb. 10

International Financier/Chicago Media Leader James C. Tyree discusses “the good, the bad and the ugly” of the U.S. economy at SXU

Mesirow Financial CEO/President and Sun-Times Media Holdings, LLC chairman expresses guarded optimism about economy, future of the media at “Breakfast with the Experts” series

SXU celebrates Black History Month

Month of speakers and events at Chicago campus

World War II Marine Corps Veteran to discuss combat experience as SXU’s Winter 2010 Forum

Lecture is 11:30 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 18

Tickets now available for author, educator and humanitarian Greg Mortenson's lecture at SXU

"Pennies for Peace" founder's lecture is 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 3

Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to honor its Chairman, SXU’s Maureen Kelly, at annual dinner

Event is Feb. 4 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest

Banker and alum Darrell B. Jackson to speak at SXU’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration

President of Personal Financial Services – Illinois to speak at 4:30 p.m., Jan. 19 at Chicago campus

SXU Music Department hosts “Return of the Divas” Faculty Recital

7:30 p.m., Tues., Jan. 26 at Chicago campus

International Financier, Chicago Media Leader and South Side Native James C. Tyree to Speak at SXU on Feb. 3

Mesirow Financial Chairman/CEO and Chicago Sun-Times Media Holdings LLC. Chairman is Featured Speaker at “Breakfast with the Experts”

Sr. Joy Clough, R.S.M. to give Theology South lecture on Feb. 4 at SXU

“Imagine That! Scriptures and Stories” will focus on Jesus’ human qualities in the Gospel

SXU School of Nursing Dean named to La Rabida Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees

Gloria Jacobson, R.N., Ph.D., to serve three-year term at Chicago hospital

SXU welcomes back students with Winter Week 2010

Week of activities includes first ever Cougar men’s volleyball game on Jan. 13


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