Students who have used up their 200 prints have started looking for alternative means of printing hard copies for their end of term papers.
Jewish students discuss their Hawk Hill experiences sharing household traditions with roommates
Almost every time I meet someone new at Saint Joseph's the inevitable question arises: "Why did you decide to come here?"
The easy answer has always been: scholarship.
Spring convocation honors President Timothy Lannon, S.J.
On April 13, members of the St. Joe's faculty and administration gathered in the Wolfington Teletorium for the biannual President's Convocation. However, this year was a bit different.
Saint Joseph’s University Dining Services still have not shed the cage exclusively
Every morning in the St. Joe's dining hall, Aramark employees work to prepare hundreds of meals for the students that will crowd the various food counters when the Campion dining hall opens its doors at 7:30 a.m. Out of the variety of foods, one has been continuously criticized in past years by students and faculty alike: eggs.
Board of Trustees Secretary Lynn McKee,’83, brings student input to the search committee
Board of Trustees Secretary Lynn McKee, '83, answered a call from the Saint Joseph's University community to include more student and faculty input in the presidential search process.
Three years after initial debates began with neighbors in Lower Merion Township, Saint Joseph's University has received the approval to begin construction on the athletic facilities on Maguire Campus.
Last Tuesday, Marie Sharlow, '11, walked into Campion to hear the reality of life after graduation.
Sharlow, along with other Saint Joe's students, gathered in the Forum Theater to learn financial budgeting strategies from Pat- rick McGrory, '99, adjunct professor of finance, on March 29. McGrory spent his time advising students on ways to spend money wisely when students have their first jobs.
Office of IT reports an unknown source compromised 18 Saint Joseph’s email accounts
On March 24, reports were made to the Office of Information Technology, which stated that several university email accounts were compromised. After looking further into the degradation of a university email server, the office soon found that a number of employees of the university had fallen victim to an email scam known as "phishing."
Public Safety attempts to balance campus security with the openness of the St. Joe’s community
Recent emails have been sent out to the St. Joe's community regarding the new increased security measures for access to university buildings. The reports have claimed that members of the surrounding community have created disturbances to students, faculty and staff members.
Every few years a group of Saint Joseph's students travel to Bolivia as part of a Faith-Justice class. The whole program is intended to facilitate students' understanding of developing countries and to provide a forum for students to explore the meaning of the Jesuit and Global Spirit.
The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan on Friday March 11, ultimately left many portions of the country in ruin. The quake also damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, resulting the loss of power at many reactors and, eventually, an explosion occurring near one reactor, triggering fear of a meltdown.
Faculty and students voice opinions about the future president of Saint Joseph’s University
In an announcement to faculty and staff last week, Paul Hondros, '70, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said that the Presidential Search Committee will initially seek only qualified Jesuit candidates for the search.
Over the winter the campus squirrel population has explored the university's housing options for hibernation.
Students living in Hogan Hall first noticed the critters as they returned from winter break; however, the students had suspected that the squirrles had taken up residence much earlier.
Student Union Board (SUB) president, Erica Malanga, '12, is one of the many Daniel Tosh fans here at St. Joe's. When she heard there was a possibility of winning a chance to have him film an episode of Tosh.0 at her own school, the effort to win began immediately.
The days of grainy radio broad- casts are no more—YouTube vid- eos and social media are making big things happen all over the world. The new face of technol- ogy has changed the lives of the oppressed in Egypt, and even the life of Saint Joseph's University student, Peter Bonilla, '11.
What's in a name?
Marketing majors studying the consumer effects of product branding might argue much more than meets the eye.
Members of National Immigrant Youth Alliance declare themselves ‘unafraid and unapologetic’ at Cente
This past Saturday, March 19 many local students and youth rallied together at Independence Mall waving American flags and shouting slogans while en route to the United States Customs House.
The rally was organized by local students and immigrants who are still fighting to show their support for the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act and immigration reform.
Board of Trustees announces to faculty, staff that an interim president will be announced
In an email sent to faculty and staff at noon on Tuesday, the Board of Trustees announced that the university would consider only Jesuit candidates in its upcoming presidential search.
You're sitting down with your colleagues watching someone give a business presentation when suddenly the room begins to shake, the windows rattle and you realize you're stuck on the 24th floor of a 30-story building.
Anonymous letter to the Archdiocese cites previous accusations against Saint Joseph’s chaplain Timot
Late in the afternoon on Friday, Mar. 4, 2011, Saint Joseph's University President Timothy Lannon, S.J., sent emails to the university community about allegations concerning Thomas Gleeson, S.J., a part-time chaplain in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and a minister for the Jesuit community at the Loyola Center.
O’Keefe’s announcement that he will not take office has community wondering where to go next
A special session of the Saint Joseph's University Board of Trustees' Executive Committee was held early on Monday to discuss the impending restart of a presidential search.
Medical concerns will put the Jesuit on a leave of absence for the upcoming year
A special session of the Saint Joseph's University Board of Trustees' Executive Committee was held early on Monday to discuss the impending restart of a presidential search.
The meeting was scheduled just days after an announcement was made by the university that Joseph O'Keefe, S.J., would no longer be able to serve as St. Joe's 27th president.
Lannon sends emails to students, staff
Late in the afternoon on Friday, Mar. 4, 2011, Saint Joseph's University President Timothy Lannon, S.J., sent emails to the university community about allegations concerning Thomas Gleeson, S.J., a part-time chaplain in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and a minister for the Jesuit community at the Loyola Center.
Gleeson was the target of a civil sexual harassment lawsuit in California in 1999 that alleged that he and two other priests at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley had harassed John Bollard, a former seminarian who was 25 at the time of the alleged harassment.
Lannon sends emails to students, staff
Late in the afternoon on Friday, Mar. 4, 2011, Saint Joseph's University President Timothy Lannon, S.J., sent emails to the university community about allegations concerning Thomas Gleeson, S.J., a part-time chaplain in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and a minister for the Jesuit community at the Loyola Center.
Gleeson was the target of a civil sexual harassment lawsuit in California in 1999 that alleged that he and two other priests at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley had harassed John Bollard, a former seminarian who was 25 at the time of the alleged harassment.
Various students, faculty and administrators contribute to set conference on campus in motion
Social media isn't only used to keep in touch with friends on Facebook or to update your status on Twitter.
According to Aimée Knight, Ph.D., and her social media class it has another purpose - change.
Travel agencies cancel trips due to crimes in Mexico
Most American college students instantly associate spring break with the warm, sandy beaches of Mexican seaside resorts, yet this picture may quickly be changing.
Change is being brought to Saint Joseph's University with the selection of its new 27th president, Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J., and along with this change have come many student reactions.
University Council deadlock produces executive mandate
Since switching to ETS, a research and assessment development nonprofit that analyzes data student evaluations, the University Council noticed that the new organization presents an ethical issue among students and faculty.
On Feb. 18, student mailboxes began filling with notifications from Greg Nicholls, Ph.D., director of counseling and personal development.
The music is blasting, you feel a bit tipsy and you're ready to have one of the best nights of your life, whether sitting in the back seat of a cab or taking that last shot of alcohol before leaving, you know tonight's going to be a good night with a small recently-bought piece of plastic resting in your pocket.
Campus projects cause classes to relocate
Construction of the Post Learning Commons, the new addition to the Drexel Library, began at the beginning of the year.
On Thursday, Feb. 10, Saint Joseph's University welcomed two speakers, Nathaniel Miller and Susan Landau, to speak about issues concerning the Middle East and to provide a historical background of Israel, Palestine, the Gaza crisis and various other humanitarian issues.
Admissions will need more applications to reduce acceptance next semester
The Department of Admissions is aiming to decrease the acceptance rate of St. Joe's, with a goal for the incoming class of 2015 of less than 80 percent acceptance.
Increase the university’s contribution to rising healthcare costs awaits the approval of the Board
The general perception among Saint Joseph's faculty has historically been that the university offers better-than-average compensation with respect to employee benefits.
But the advantage has also come with a traditionally less-than-average salary, according to Vincent McCarthy, Ph.D, professor of philosophy, and a member of the Advisory Board for Faculty Compensation (ABFC).
U.S. Sen. Michael O'Pake, '61, a man who has been re-elected to Pennsylvania's state Senate an overwhelming 10 times, has died recently from complications after heart surgery.
Some frustrated commuters would rather risk the ticket
With more and more students heading to Maguire Campus for class, finding parking near Merion Hall has become increasingly difficult.
This New Year began with many changes around campus, making the President's Office not the only office that will experience a transformation this semester.
Protesters rallied voicing opinions about the current president of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Students from Saint Joseph's University, joined the march which started at 15th and Market Street and ended at the Philadelphia City Hall last Wed., Feb. 2.
Good mental health is essential to succeed academically, according to Saint Joseph's University's Counseling Center.
St. Joe's students gathered at Finnesey Field last Wednesday night, Jan. 26 to celebrate the snow fall with various antics including snowball fights, dances in the snow and sledding down the hills that surround the field. What began as an event posted on Facebook for the residents of the Lafarge, Sourin and McShain dorms to face off in one big snowball fight, ended up involving students from all around campus.
Joseph M. O’Keefe discusses what’s to come in 2011
During a Jan. 31 visit to St. Joseph's University, incoming University President Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J., sat down with The Hawk's Editor-in-Chief to discuss ideas and potential initiatives to be implemented next semester.
Shuttle cancellation leaves students hoofing it to campus
The Jan. 26 snowstorm that forced St. Joe's offices to close at 12 p.m. also ended the university's shuttle services to student dormitories.
Marketing students compete in Project (RED)
Saint Joseph's University students, Brittany Adams, '13, Kristie Davis, '11, Lauren Fedon, '12, and Caroline Brown, '11, registered for an Introduction to Marketing class taught by Assistant Professor of Marketing James Kelley, Ph.D., and were eventually given the opportunity to pitch an organtization called Project (RED) an idea they created.
Project (RED) was founded in 2006 by U2 frontman and activist, Bono.
Merion Hall, located on the Maguire Campus across from Cynwyd Hall, recently opened at the start of the second semester.
Joseph M. O'Keefe to replace Lannon in May
Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J., will take over as the 27th president of St. Joseph's University this spring.
A Sept. 27 resolution voted on and passed with majority support in the University Student Senate (U.S.S.) set the plans in motion that would officially extend the terms of current senators into the spring semester.
At a Dec. 1 meeting, Denys Davis, community liaison and off-campus housing coordinator at Saint Joseph's University, addressed a crowd of Manayunk and Roxborough residents who had come to voice complaints about noisy student parties.
Final exams: even the mention of the word can make some cringe. But it's not just St. Joe's students who fear the end of the semester.
The Student Budget Advisory Board (SBAC), is responsible for allocating about $200,000 worth of funds from the university to over 80 student-run organizations on campus. Every year, the SBAC conducts an annual process to determine the allocation of these budgets.
Mahmoud Mustafa,'12, vice president for financial affairs of the University Student Senate (U.S.S.), requires each student organization on campus to fill out the student budget packets during the annual process.
Remember that half-eaten lunch you "accidentally" threw in a recycling can? Ruby Robinson does. Robinson is responsible for collection of recyclable materials for approximately 70 buildings at Saint Joseph's University. Hired in the summer of 2007, Robinson loads and unloads her truck four or five times a day as she empties recycling bins across campus.
Saint Joseph's University granted special use exception for expanded use of Maguire Campus
Hundreds of hours and almost two years after St. Joe's applied for a special exception for expanded use of the James J. Maguire '58 Campus, university officials finally have something to smile about.
In a unanimous vote, the Lower Merion Zoning Hearing Board granted the university their desired special exception, which would allow renovations to take place on the 38-acre property.
Letter regarding faculty benefits causes controversy
Two versions of a letter, one statement apart in their content, have become a source of tension between faculty and administrators at Saint Joseph's University.
Imagine a room entirely filled with the prospect of change and innovation, where everyone is gathered together under the same goal: change. This is what Aimée Knight, Ph.D., assistant professor in the English Department at Saint Joseph's University, has been working for, alongside her students involved in her classes.
No job security. No benefits. And virtually no hope of finding tenure. These conditions, in addition to having to travel to multiple universities per day, taking on a workload equal to double that of tenured track faculty, and a salary that some professors have describes as "almost laughable," make up the job description of a typical St. Joe's adjunct.
Over a short six week period, a sports marketing class at Saint Joseph's University planned the second annual wiffle ball home-run derby and, in turn, raised $10,000 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
"New York Times" bestselling author Alexandra Robbins wants college students to know that life doesn't have to be a competition, prestige is imaginary, and that they shouldn't be "douchebags" when they drink.
For twenty years, the Clery Act has impacted the day-to-day operations of college campuses across the country.
