Adrian Dominican Sisters Gift St . Joseph Academy to Siena Heights University

The Adrian Dominican Sisters donated the St . Joseph Academy building ( below ) to the University in February 2016 . Located on the Sisters ’ campus , the five-story building will be used for academic purposes , classrooms and faculty offices . “ We are grateful to the Adrian Dominican Sisters for this wonderful gift and promise to live out our Dominican values and traditions with all the students who are educated in this building ,” said SHU President Sister Peg Albert , OP , PhD . The Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters , Sister Attracta Kelly , OP , JD , noted that the Congregation was pleased to make this gift to Siena Heights University . “ Whether through myth , legend or actual history of

the Congregation , our Congregation grew when Mother Camilla , with great courage and daring , began the Academy from whence St . Joseph College , now Siena Heights , became a reality ,” Sister Attracta said . “ We can only begin to imagine the hundreds of Sisters and students who have learned about life and how to love themselves and each other in the classrooms and hallways of the Academy . We know that the many who have now gone to their reward will look lovingly and send special graces to all who keep alive the vision of Dominic there .” The building , which formerly served as an elementary and high school since its construction in 1948 , will undergo renovations this year . The first department to move to the facility will be the Education Department . Renovations will occur in phases , and the total project will cost around $ 4 million .

Blanchard , Reising Present Essay at Buffalo State

Professor of Marketing Claudia Blanchard and Professor Emerita in Art Christine Reising presented their visual essay , “ Women of Worth : Opening Doors to Social Change , at the Czurles-Nelson Gallery ,” at SUNY Buffalo State from Oct . 26-Nov . 6 , 2015 . Spanning three centuries of history , “ Women of Worth ” showcases nine female business leaders from three industries who utilize their commercial enterprises to create social change .

SHU ’ s Health Care Leadership Team Wins Case Competition Again

SHU ’ s health care leadership student team again won the third annual MCACHE Student Case Competition Oct . 2 , 2015 . This is the second consecutive year SHU has defeated graduate students from much larger colleges and universities in this competition . Team members were Suzanne Celmer-Harter , Lisa Whitlatch and Sandra Ziaja . Professor of Leadership Dr . John Fick lead the team .

Sustainable College Committee Joins AASHE

SHU ’ s Sustainable College Committee recently received the funds for two years of membership in the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education ( AASHE ). With this membership , SHU can take advantage of numerous resources and benefits .

SHU Marching Band 2016 Drum Major Selected

The Saints Marching Band announced that junior psychology major Rachel Fox is its 2016 SHU drum major . Fox , a bass clarinetist , is a graduate of Britton- Deerfield High School , where she was drum major for three years . Freshman nursing major Shelby Becker will serve as alternate drum major . Becker , a trumpeter , is a graduate of Onsted High School .

SHU Marketing and Communications Office Earn CASE Awards

SHU ’ s Office of Marketing and Communications recently won three awards in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education ’ s ( CASE ) Pride of District V Awards Program ( above ). The awards program generated 400 entries from 80 institutions in Illinois , Indiana , Michigan , Minnesota , Ohio and Wisconsin . Siena Heights earned recognition in the following categories :

• Excellence in Print Advertising : Bronze — Taste of Adrian poster .

• Best Website , Individual Page or Section : Honorable mention — Find a Program Page .

• Best Event on a Shoestring : Bronze — Fireside Chat / Food for Thought .

The program honors institutions and individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the concept and execution of advancement programs and communications throughout District V .

Barbee Elected to Midwest MLA Executive Committee

SHU Associate Professor of English Matthew Barbee was elected to a threeyear term on the Executive Committee of Midwest MLA , the regional chapter for the Modern Language Association . As a member of the Executive Committee , Barbee will be have a leadership role in planning and coordinating the annual MMLA conference and will contribute to the governance and financial decisions of the organization .

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