April 2007
When Claudia Everts Goldman, ’77, took her first art class as an undergraduate, she probably didn’t envision that she would one day be asked by the university to create a sculpture for Homecoming 2007. See how she used art to forge a lifetime of university memories.
For the past year and a half, Roy Pequeño, ’05, has lived in Santiago, Chile, providing services to the disadvantaged through the Holy Cross Associates. In a typical week, he finds himself serving as teacher, youth advisor and food server. Take a closer look at his inspiring journey.
Hundreds of faculty and staff members convened in February to hear from President George E. Martin about the latest St. Edward’s University successes, as well as future initiatives. Read more about diversity, enrollment, fundraising and curriculum.
They came. They saw. They reconnected. More than 800 alumni, parents and their families returned to the hilltop for Homecoming Weekend, Feb. 9–11, 2007. In addition to the annual basketball doubleheader and pre-game tailgate party, alumni showed their school spirit at numerous events.
During Homecoming, members of the class of ’57 were inducted into the Golden Guard, a special society that recognizes alumni who are celebrating their 50-year class reunion. While they celebrated the past, the inductees also looked to the future, presenting the university with a gift to help ensure that tomorrow’s students flourish.
Recently, The New York Times recognized St. Edward’s as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse private universities in the United States. Learn more about this distinction and why it’s important.
With the completion of the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center–North Building this past fall, many assumed Fleck Hall would be slated for demolition. Not so. Major renovations are underway, transforming the outdated building into a new home for the School of Education.
What do new books for the Scarborough-Phillips Library, a carton of beakers for a science lab and costumes for a Mary Moody Northen Theatre production have in common? They’re all valuable student resources that are often made possible through generous donations to The St. Edward’s Fund. See how every gift makes a difference to the students of today — and tomorrow.
Lots of great activities are on the horizon, from unique chapter events to our Party at the Hilltop celebration for new alumni. Make sure you’re part of the fun.
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