Mercy Matters Newsletter June 2021
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, Saint Xavier University is Chicago's first
Catholic university. Today, the University serves approximately 3,800 students from
40 different states and 10 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate
and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students
for competence, character and career success.
Stay up to date with SXU News!
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Message from the President
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Since the spring of 2020, we have eagerly anticipated the day we could once again
gather as a learning community, a hallmark of our SXU experience. I am grateful for
our incredible faculty, staff and students, all of whom worked together in important
ways to de-densify campus and keep one another safe during the pandemic, while creating
meaningful opportunities to connect and learn virtually.
We look forward to safely welcoming our students, faculty and staff back this fall.
Witnessing our Catholic, Mercy educational mission in action through vibrant conversations,
exciting campus activities and meaningful community service will remind us of how
blessed we are to be a part of such a Mercy-inspired community.
We could not have asked for a better time to reconnect in person, as we continue to
celebrate our 175th year of educational excellence. The articles below highlight important
initiatives, opportunities and traditions that reveal the promise of Mercy, and the
spirit that continues to inspire all of us toward compassion and service each day.
Together, we are building on this work to secure our future for another 175 years.
Be on the lookout for opportunities to join us in celebrating this milestone.
With gratitude,
Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President
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Four SXU Grads Work to End Domestic Violence
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Four SXU alumni are working together to end domestic violence. Monica Carey '82, '98,
Marie Ferro-Lusk '15, Nancy McMorran '16 and Jessica McCarihan '16 all serve on the
Board of Directors for A New Direction (AND), an organization that provides counseling,
education, support and advocacy to individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Read More.
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SXU Holds Annual Research Expo
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SXU's annual Research Expo was held April 19. The Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Initiative reflects Saint Xavier University's leadership commitment to excellence in teaching,
learning and scholarship, and the student-faculty teams of the expo engage in meaningful
work while also providing an opportunity to address research questions and contribute
to the intellectual life of campus. Read more.
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SXU Honors 2020 and 2021 Mission Day Award Recipients
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SXU proudly held the annual Mission Day Awards on March 24. Each year, the University
awards three individuals whose exemplary service embodies the University's mission
of service and compassion. Read more.
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SXU Holds 25th Annual Golf Classic
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Since 1997, the Saint Xavier University Golf Classic has raised more than $1 million
for student scholarships. All are invited to experience a great day of golf and fellowship
with friends and colleagues while raising money to support SXU student scholarships. Read more.
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SXU Welcomes Conference for Mercy Higher Education
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SXU spent reflective, thoughtful time preparing for its visit from the Conference
for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE). CMHE seeks to preserve and develop the core Catholic
identity and mission of Mercy higher education in accord with the spirit, mission
and heritage of the Sisters of Mercy. Read more.
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SXU Announces New Memorial Scholarship
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SXU alumna Mary Janet (Janet) O'Leary '59, a champion of Saint Xavier's mission of
service and a firm advocate for the importance of education, will be honored with
a new endowment. The Mary Janet (Dreyer) '59 and John W. O'Leary Memorial Scholarship
will support students at Saint Xavier for years to come. Read more.
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SXU Student-Athlete Returns to Volleyball Court After Defeating Cancer
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SXU student-athlete Cameron Petrusevski has an exceptional amount of fighting Cougar
spirit. Having recently finished chemotherapy treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia
in March, Petrusevski is working hard to be back in full swing for next year's volleyball
season. Read more.
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SXU -- A Family Tradition: Cynthia Zane and Srikant Rao
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In celebration of 175 years of Mercy education, our Legacy Families series honors
the generations of families committed to advancing the SXU mission! Cynthia Zane '78
and her son, Srikant (Sri) Rao '94, have found a home at Saint Xavier for more than
40 years and witnessed much of the University's evolvement, having been part of some
of the institution's most innovative initiatives. Read more.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
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