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Galvin Elevator Construction: Fall Semester Begins

St. Ambrose University students returned for the fall semester in August to see the elevator construction in the Galvin Fine Arts Center and what has been completed so far over the summer. Since the last photo essay, the outside structure has made way for the electronics of the actual elevator shaft. Check out the progress […]

Elevator construction in Galvin: Month 3

After cutting holes in the floor of each of the three stories, the location of the elevator shaft was more visible to those around the Galvin Fine Arts Center. Those curious were able to see down into the ticket office and basement from the radio station and vice versa. The month of July consisted of […]

Construction continues on Galvin elevator: Photo Essay

Work continues on the elevator in the Galvin Fine Arts Center. Work has moved to the lobby area as well as upstairs at the radio station, KALA-FM. Look below to see the progress already made. All photos courtesy of Ryan Sandness.

Construction begins on Galvin elevator: Photo Essay

After graduation on May 15, construction began in the basement of the Galvin Fine Arts Center to build an elevator. For the departments in Galvin, this summer will see their workload shift to accommodate the construction process. Take a look at what the start of construction looks like. Photos taken on May 26.

Crafted Quad Cities: Community-created art

Entering Crafted Quad Cities is like entering a walk-in Etsy shop, as the owner describes it. Just about everything in the store is handcrafted by your neighbors, and it’s only a short walk away from campus.

Ramadan at SAU: A student’s perspective

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan has been under way for the past two weeks. Although St. Ambrose is a Catholic institution, Ambrosians still interact with people from diverse backgrounds. This is the case for someone like Ritaj Algburi. A senior psychology major with a minor in biology, Algburi finds this sense of diversity on campus […]

“Sew” Crazy for The Status Sew

Meghan Curran, SAU elementary education major, owns her own small business, which she operates out of her housing

BSU Hosts Second Annual Unity Walk

On Wednesday, April 28 at noon, the St. Ambrose University Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the second annual Unity Walk on the SAU campus. The Unity Walk’s purpose is to reaffirm solidarity on campus. The event drew in around seventy participants from the SAU community including faculty, staff and students, which was a decrease in […]

Word on the Street: Staying in and watching what?

2020 and 2021 have forced everyone to spend an increased time at home (or in the dorms). Many home-stayers have turned to watching more television, specifically shows that they can binge watch. With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Youtube, and Disney Plus, catching up on content has never been easier.  A surge of […]