Spring 2009
Table of Contents Summary
Strategically placed plans
President Joseph Lee describes why the college’s strategic plan is more
important than ever.
Professor awarded science grant
Professor Johan Erikson wins two-year geology grant that will fund undergraduate
research assistantships.
Men’s basketball team wins championship … and
our hearts
February fabulous leads to March Madness.
The economic crisis demands cost-saving response
Saint Joseph’s joins other colleges in reducing budget during tough
times.
Make a Difference Campaign update
The economic downturn impacts donors across the board.
Overview of faculty expertise
What our faculty are researching, presenting and intrigued by.
Welcome to summer – lakeside
Mix of summer classes, workshops and entertainment make for diverse ways
to complete degree or develop professional skills.
Women’s swim team makes a splash
Hard work pays off for St. Joe’s swimmers in strong second year.
Admitting President Obama’s
daughters
When he moved to Washington, D.C., to take a new job, Erby Mitchell ’98
had no idea he would meet and greet President Barack Obama’s family.
At home in the big leagues
At the top of his game as President of Fox Sports Networks, Randy Freer ’82
scores high in the business of sports.
Alumna’s Hispanic ministry
Chilean immigrant Sister Patricia Pora ’08, RSM, demonstrates an
inspired commitment to America’s fastest-growing minority.
“Write me a letter.”
Beyond English class: one professor’s unique assignment reveals the
power of writing across the curriculum.
More than a cop shop
Criminal justice major embraces sociology and social work, creating a well-rounded
graduate that employers favor.
TALK with triple athlete Ryan Prescott ’09
Senior physical education major Ryan Prescott is an honors student and
triple athlete at Saint Joseph’s, though he wasn’t always
encouraged to play sports in high school.