E-News for Parents: St. Edward’s University

April 2009

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Headlines from the Hilltop

Get Ready for Your Senior's Graduation

Judge Thomas Buergenthal to Speak at Commencement

Judge Thomas Buergenthal, the American judge on the United Nations’ International Court of Justice, will address the 2009 senior class and their family and friends at the spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Buergenthal was nominated to the court by the United States and elected by the U.N. General Assembly and the Security Council. He also worked on the three-member U.N. Truth Commission for El Salvador and is the first American to be elected to the U.N. Human Rights Committee.

Graduation Tips for Your Senior

2008 Graduation Graduation is right around the corner. Are you and your senior ready? You can help keep your senior on track during this final semester with our helpful graduation checklist from the Office of the Registrar. It lists key to-do items that need attention from your student before graduation. There’s also a complete listing of specific dates and times for commencement practice, baccalaureate service and other important events.

Has your student stopped by the Office of Career Planning? It’s a “must do” for all St. Edward’s University students — especially seniors. Find out more about Career Planning in this newsletter.

In the next few weeks, your senior will receive invitations to end-of-year graduation events and parties sponsored by St. Edward’s. We are proud to celebrate your senior’s accomplishments.

Staying Connected

Just because your senior is leaving the hilltop doesn’t mean he or she can’t stay in touch with fellow Hilltoppers. The St. Edward’s University Alumni Association helps support and connect graduating students to more than 22,000 alumni around the world through special events and various alumni chapters. Every graduate can join the alumni association for free.

Giving Back

Graduates are encouraged to leave a lasting legacy on the hilltop by making a donation to the Senior Gift Campaign. With their gift, graduates make an investment in the education of future Hilltoppers — just like previous alumni of St. Edward’s have invested in the Class of 2009.