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Father Thomas Hennen will miss being a part of the St. Ambrose community, even though his new position is a mile and a half down the road. SAU chaplain father Thomas Hennen is set to become the next pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Davenport on July 1 after four years as chaplain. The […]
Meet Alan Sivell. Sivell teaches communication courses at St. Ambrose. He joins Ryan to discuss his “nomad” years, how an East Coaster ends up in Iowa, and his time at WQAD. Listen to Who’s Who of SAU!
This week, we take a look at St. Ambrose Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse and their unprecedented success this season. Plus we learn about changes to this summer’s orientation for new students. Listen to these stories and more, right now, on 𝘚𝘈𝘜 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬.
Meet Carl and Stella Herzig. Carl teaches English courses at SAU. His wife Stella is a reference librarian at the university’s library. They join Ryan to share their religious journey with Vaishnavism, a denomination of Hindu.
Welcome to the Who’s Who of SAU! Join Ryan Sandness as he takes an intimate look at the faculty and staff members of St. Ambrose University. We’ll learn about their hobbies, personal life, and interests beyond their field. Look for new episodes on Tuesdays! Listen now!
This week, a high-profile figure on campus is leaving for a new appointment, the St. Ambrose Dome is nearing re-opening, and the cash-prize for a popular campus competition is increasing. Listen to these stories and more, right now, on 𝘚𝘈𝘜 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬.
St. Ambrose will say goodbye to a beloved figure in Campus Ministry once the academic year comes to a close. SAU Chaplain Father Thomas Hennen has been appointed as pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Davenport. The appointment was made by Bishop Thomas Zinkula. “I make a promise of obedience to the bishop,” Hennen […]
This March marks the one year anniversary of the serious arrival of COVID-19. I asked students about what they’ve learned outside the classroom during a time never seen before. “What have you learned about yourself since the start of the pandemic?” Name: Brooke Hass Hometown: Pearl City, Ill. Major: Strategic Communication/Public Relations “I’m a lot […]
This week, St. Ambrose announces plans for the Fall semester, the school plays host to the NAIA Dance and Cheer championships and SAU baseball looks towards their first home game in over a year. Listen to these stories and more, right now, on 𝘚𝘈𝘜 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬.
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