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Sailor Returns To His Sister's Joyful Surprise

Winter Commencement never fails to produce heartwarming Ambrosian stories. This year's was special, too, as Logan Wheeler, fresh off of a Middle East deployment, surprised his sister by being there for her big day. 

 

• Paige Wheeler's surprise

• Caroline's a grad and so is Dad

• Lisa beat cancer, earned Master's

• SAUtv: Commencement Address

• See the day in pictures

 

 

 

In the News

Christmas Greetings — From Our Patron Saint

On Dec. 6, the St. Ambrose Chamber Singers performed Veni Redemptor (Come Redeemer), a composition by Music Department Chair William Campbell, PhD, based on a 4th Century Advent hymm written by Saint Ambrose of Milan. View video of the performance.

Tragedy Leads to SADD Chapter on Campus

When a good friend died in an accident involving an impaired driver just a few blocks from campus, SAU senior Ty McLane turned tragedy to SADD-ness. He started a campus chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions. View a TV interview with Ty. Read a story from The Buzz.

Chemistry Club Earns National Recognition

For a second straight year, the SAU Chemistry Club is among 104 nationwide college chapters to receive a commendable rating from the American Chemical Society. Read about the club's activities.

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Successful Alums Appointed Trustees

Phil Doherty, recently retired as CFO of the Tribune Group, and Angela Lawrence, an insurance executive, have joined the SAU Board of Trustees. Read about them.

Loyal Ambrosian Couples Honored

Joe and Joyce O'Rourke and John and Helen Morrissey were honored at Mass to celebrate the Feast of Saint Ambrose. Read about it.

Celebrate Civil Rights Week

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SAU IQ

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What does the Chemistry Club use to make ice cream?

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Last Month's IQ

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Where in Liberia did Saye Beipa focus his Ebola-fighting information campaign?

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Nimba County

WINNER:

Carey (Sehmann) Brewer '97

Remember When...

Junior class officers Richard Jones, David Burke and Mike Coleman helped construct the Nativity scene that graced the quad for Christmas season 1972. View a larger image.

Class Notes

Stacie Talbert Scott '94

Stacie Talbert Scott has been appointed to the Board of Directors of YWCA Rockford. She is the executive director of budget and purchasing for Rockford Public Schools. Read about her.

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