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Remembering the El Salvadoran Martyrs

Remembering the El Salvadoran Martyrs

This November marks the 20th anniversary since the murders of six Jesuits and two lay women by Salvadoran government forces at the University of Central America. Campus Ministry is hosting several events to remember the victims. On Nov. 12, there will be the annual “Celebration of the Liturgy” at 12:05 p.m. at the Chapel of St. Ignatius. On Nov. 16 a panel discussion and procession will take place starting at 7 p.m. at the Student Center.

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Soaring Business

Soaring Business

Bill Ayer, chairman and CEO of Alaska Airlines and Alaska Air Group, gave a talk on “Staying Aloft in an Industry Storm” as part of the Albers School of Business and Economics Executive Speaker Series. Tay Yoshitani, CEO of the Port of Seattle, is the next speaker of the series on Jan. 27, 2010.

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Scholarly Discussion

Scholarly Discussion

Senior economics and philosophy major Allie Lemieux was among those in attendance at the McGoldrick Legacy Reception: Celebrating 30 Years of Supporting Alumni Family Legacies on Oct. 23. The event, part of Family Weekend 2009, honored SU family legacies and the work of James McGoldrick, S.J. Current recipients and alumni of the McGoldrick Scholarship were on hand to share stories and reflect on Father McGoldrick’s impact. The scholarship program was created in 1979 by the Alumni Board of Governors.

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A Weighty Cause

A Weighty Cause

President Stephen Sundborg, S.J., joined ASSU President Jessie David in carrying 5-gallon jugs of water to raise awareness on how a small amount of water can make a world of difference for those without it. This was more than a demonstration to illustrate the effects of water shortages and diseases that impact one billion people worldwide—the aim was to raise $5,000 to build a well in a developing country.

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Monster Clean Up

Monster Clean Up

Seattle University students, staff and faculty teamed up with community members and volunteers from the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce for a “Monster Street Sweep” on, appropriately enough, Halloween. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to pick up trash and debris and help beautify blocks immediately north of campus along Madison Street.

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Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle's Capitol Hill. More than 7,500 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2010" ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Learn more.