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

December 2010

Get Ready for Spring

Mark Your Calendar!

Academic Reminders

Dec. 11: December Graduation Ceremony
Jan. 18: Spring 2011 classes begin
Jan. 24: Last day to change sections or add classes
Feb. 28: May graduation certifications due in the Office of the Registrar
March 14–19: Spring Break
April 4: Last day to withdraw from any class
April 21–23: Easter Break
May 12: End of semester
May 14: Graduation (View the Graduation Checklist.)

See the complete academic calendar.

Upcoming Events


Feb. 25, 26 & 27 Homecoming and Family Weekend 2011

Mark your calendar now for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2011 at St. Edward’s. It’s a great time to visit your student, meet faculty and staff members, hear about our latest campus developments and get to know other Hilltopper families. Get details and register now.

  Time: See the Homecoming and Family Weekend 2011 schedule for specific event times.
  Location: St. Edward’s University


Kozmetsky Center Speaker Series & Exhibit

Get insights on political, economic and social trends in hot spots across the globe and their implications for the world community. Events are part of the 2010–2011 academic year theme: Social Equality in a Globalized World. All panels are held on the St. Edward’s campus and are free and open to the public.

Feb. 1 28: Fact, Fiction, and the New World: The Role of Books in the Making of America
Exhibit on loan from Humanities Texas
  Location: Displayed in the Scarborough-Phillips Library
Feb. 8: Transforming Education for the 21st Century
A. Lee Fritschler, PhD, George Mason University, School of Public Policy
  Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
  Location: Jones Auditorium
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
Feb. 15:
Educating Young Leaders for Human Rights and Peacebuilding
Jeffrey Helsing, PhD, United States Institute of Peace
  Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
  Location: Maloney Room, Main Building
March 8:
Reducing Poverty and Improving the Economic and Social Development of Disadvantaged Populations
Stephen Vetter, President and CEO, Partners of the Americas
  Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
  Location: Jones Auditorium
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center


New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March with members and friends of the St. Edward’s community in the 250th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

March 17:
For details, contact Kristina Weaner ’07


Job & Internship Fair

With another record attendance of 100+ companies anticipated, Career Services will host its annual Job & Internship Fair. 10% of employers who attended the event last year represented Fortune 500 companies. Top 5 industries represented: Nonprofit, Education, Advertising/Marketing, Government and Financial Services.

March 24:
Time: 1–4 p.m.
  Location: Recreation and Convocation Center,
St. Edward’s University


Hilltopper Athletics Spring 2011 Season

Cheer on the Hilltopper teams in baseball, softball, tennis and golf. Check out the game schedules.



Mary Moody Northen Theatre 2011 Season

Feb. 3–13:
Eurydice
Orpheus and Eurydice are in crazy, delirious love. All is going well until a strange man lures Eurydice away from her wedding reception with a letter from her long-dead father. This poetic, lyrical and surprisingly funny play by Pulitzer finalist Sarah Ruhl weaves an enduring tale of love, compassion, memory and longing. Directed by Managing Director of Mary Moody Northen Theatre Michelle Polgar.
March 3–13:
On the Verge
Equipped with infectious optimism, humor and pluck, three Victorian women set off on an adventure to Terra Incognita, uncharted territory. This wild theatrical ride comes complete with pithy dialogue, a bushel of anachronism, an encounter with Mr. Coffee, a Yeti, Cool Whip and a 1950s presidential campaign. Directed by Assistant Director of Mary Moody Northen Theatre David Long.
April 7–17:
Carousel
When Julie Jordan meets carnival barker Billy Bigelow on a carousel ride, her life is changed forever. Flirtation gives way to the power of love in this glorious tale of love and redemption. With its brilliant score and splendid lyrics, Carousel was dubbed “the best musical of the 20th Century” by Time Magazine. Directed by Music Program Coordinator Michael McKelvey.
  All Show Times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
  Location: Mary Moody Northen Theatre
St. Edward’s University
  Call 512-448-8484 for tickets.