In response to the stay-at-home order issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 20, Saint Xavier’s Campus Life and Campus Ministry transitioned many events online utilizing The Den. Director of Campus Life,…
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Saint Xavier University Commencement Ceremonies Postponed Due to COVID-19
Saint Xavier University’s commencement ceremonies for the 2020 spring semester have been postponed due to COVID-19. President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. made the announcement to the community in an email on Monday…
Residence Halls Closure Amid Pandemic
With Saint Xavier University’s decision to close the campus and transition all classes online, the closure of the residence halls became an integral part of the closing campus process. This decision led…
Saint Xavier University Transition to Canvas Following Campus Shutdown
Questions and concerns about internet bandwidth are at the forefront as schools, universities, and businesses transition to remote platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. With all classes moved to Canvas, The Xavierite reached…
IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns
Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: March 27, 2020 Rebecca.B.Clark@Illinois.gov …
Student Petition Calls For Partial Tuition Refund
On March 18, a Saint Xavier University student created a petition on Change.org calling for the University to refund part of the student body’s tuition. The petition cites the refund due to…
New Publication Dates for The Xaverite
In light of the on-going COVID-19 situation, The Xaverite Staff has decided to move the normal publication dates to Tuesdays and Thursdays in order to continue providing quality content while working from…
Saint Xavier Transitions to Online Classes in Response to the Coronavirus
This article was collaboratively written by Kyle Acuna and Trey Waller. Saint Xavier University has transitioned all classes to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. President of Saint Xavier University…
A Farwell to Provost James MacLaren
In May, Saint Xavier University’s provost Dr. James MacLaren will be transferring to Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania to become their new president. MacLaren has served as provost for almost two years…
Rise in Cancelation: The Effect of the Coronavirus on Music Events
The Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has spread significantly the past few weeks and many precautions are being taken to prevent it from spreading. One major precaution being taken is that events…