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A Year of Firsts Sees Women's Soccer Squad in NAIA Title Hunt

In their inaugural Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference season, the Bees women's soccer squad won the regular-season title and didn't stop there. A win in the first round of the NAIA national tourney has earned the women their first-ever berth in the national quarterfinals on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Read about them.

In the News

Winter Commencement is Dec. 19

Nearly 300 new members will join the St. Ambrose alumni rolls on Dec. 19 at the Davenport RiverCenter. OT instructor Jon Turnquist will address the candidates. Find all your Winter Commencement information here.

McMullen Awards Presented Dec. 6

Msgr. John Hyland '64 and Jim '69 and Karen Collins will be presented McMullen Awards during the Feast of Saint Ambrose Mass for their tireless support of St. Ambrose students. Read about the honorees.

Bees Kicker in Contention for National Award

A record-setting senior year has Matt Cotiguala in contention for an award that recognizes the kicker at any collegiate level who best represents excellence on the field and in his community. Read about Matt.

A 10th Year of Bee-ing the Difference

More than 600 students came together to help neighbors with fall projects on Nov. 8. The SGA-sponsored day of volunteerism has steadily grown into one of the biggest events on campus. Watch an SAUtv report.

MOT Student is Truly Heading for Home

A popular member of the SAU community for more than half a decade, Joseph Appah '12 will use his education to bring occupational therapy to his native Ghana. Read a front-page QC Times story about Joseph.

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Christmas is Coming to Campus

Musical programs, the children's play and Christmas party and the Feast of Saint Ambrose activities usher in the season. Read about it.

Justice Speaker Changes Perspectives

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SAU IQ

Q

What is the name of the national award for which Matt Cotiguala is in contention?

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Last Month's IQ

Q

How many kidney transplants took place in the United States in 2014?

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17,105

WINNER:

Katie (Baker) Krizek '96

Remember When...

Actually, this is more a question of Remember Who? As in: does anyone out there remember who this gentleman caught carving a turkey in the fall of 1973 might have been? Alas, the 1973 yearbook does not share his identity. But we thought this photo might whet your appetite for Thanksgiving Dinner. See a larger image.

Class Notes

Nate Becker '00

A Silicon Valley-based designer at SmartThings, a company that specializes in smart home technology, Nate Becker also is a new father who spoke about balancing work and fatherhood with PowerToFly, a blog site for working women. Read his thoughtful Q&A.

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