NEC Video Shares SFU Swimmer Katie Lafferty’s Story
Teresa Narduzzi, Staff writer
February 3, 2017
Saint Francis swimmer Katie Lafferty beat ovarian cancer in 2014, and her story is now being shared with a wider audience through a video package produced by the Northeast Conference. Lafferty, a junior business major from Bremen, Indiana, had surgery in April 2014. She had been diagnosed with dysgerminoma,...
SFU Hosts Chinese New Year Celebration
Yu Zhou, Staff writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
SFU’s Office of International Student Programs hosted a Chinese New Year celebration for students and faculty on Jan. 28 in Schwab Hall. After a morning of traditional Chinese food preparation—which included dumplings, beef with opinions and pepper, fried rice, and more—guests began arriving...
SFU’s Annual Blanket Drive Underway
Aidan Sweeney, Staff writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
SFU’s annual blanket drive to help needy area families with young children and infants kicked off recently. Blankets can be dropped off between Jan. 16 and March 17 at the main entrance to Scotus Hall. Blankets must be handmade and must come from a smoke-free environment. The blankets, which...
Students Report on Museum Opening, School of Business and History of SFU’s Nickname
December 14, 2016
Filed under News, Showcase, Video
Students in "Broadcast News and Public Affairs" - a course taught by Communications faculty member Donna Menis - have produced news reports on a number of different topics throughout the 2016 fall semester. In the news package below, Matt Crawford, Angel Creek and Hakeem Kinard share information about...
Football Team Captures First Conference Title
November 14, 2016
Quarterback Zack Drayer accounted for four touchdowns to help the Saint Francis football team claim its first ever Northeast Conference title. The Red Flash earned a 31-21 win over Central Connecticut State on Senior Day at DeGol Field on Nov. 12 to improve to 7-3 overall and 5-0 in the NEC. With...
Panel explores ethical issues of 2016 presidential election
Amanda Schiavo
November 7, 2016
Filed under Academics, News, Showcase
A Community-Faculty-Student Forum, “Ethical Issues In The 2016 Presidential Election,” brought differing viewpoints to the JFK Student Lounge Thursday night. The event was held to shed light on the ethical issues occurring during the 2016 Presidential Election and trends throughout history. Dr....
The Future of Business has arrived to Schwab Hall
Sam Kimmel and Matt Fraley
October 11, 2016
Filed under Academics, News, Showcase
The modernization of Schwab Hall has been completed; hundreds came out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated home of the School of Business on Friday, September 16th. The $7.6-million project, fully funded by the generosity of alumni and friends of SFU, had been operational since...
Musical Godspell to Debut in November
Emma Catalano, Staff writer
October 10, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
The Saint Francis Theater Department will perform Godspell as its Fall Musical this November. The former Broadway hit illustrates the events of the Gospel according to Matthew, following Jesus’ ministry and his interactions with his disciples during his time on Earth. Visiting Assistant Professo...
Annual Involvement Fair held in JFK
Emma Catalano, Staff writer
September 14, 2016
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
More than 80 clubs and organizations recruited new members at SFU’s annual Involvement Fair, held August 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the JFK Lounge. “It's one-stop shopping for all your club and organization needs," said Facilities and Events Coordinator Lori Schrift, who was in charge of...
Greek Life Recruitment Kickoff Brings Campus Together
Sam Kimmel, Staff writer
September 2, 2016
Filed under Greek Life, Showcase
The beginning of a new school year means the start of Greek Life recruitment season yet again. Wednesday night, JFK Student Center held its “Greek Meet and Greet” event and gave students across campus the opportunity to learn more about Greek Life. “The importance of the very first night of...
Opening Mass held on the mall
Emma Catalano, Staff writer
September 2, 2016
The new semester was ushered in on with the Mass of the Holy Spirit on August 23, celebrated by Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., President of Saint Francis University. “The purpose of the Mass of the Holy Spirit is so that we can pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to guide us during the...
