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Social Justice Conference Brings New Perspectives

SAU Weekly’s Malu Coelho takes you to the 26th annual Social Justice Conference hosted by SAU’s School of Social Work. Its afternoon session was highlighted by a reentry simulation to demonstrate the challenges faced by those who have been recently incarcerated.

SAU Weekly: April 5, 2024

On this new edition of SAU Weekly, our School of Social Work finds new perspectives at their 26th annual Social Justice Conference. Plus, campaigns for SAU’s Student Government Association are currently underway. What you need to know ahead of election day next Thursday. And in sports… our Cheer and Dance teams make history yet again […]

Ward Takes on NFL Pro Day

SAU wide receiver Yemi Ward talks about his experience trying out at Pro Day hosted by Northwestern University.

What’s the Buzz: President Amy Novak Talks Higgins Hall

In “What’s the Buzz,” Miranda Richards sits down with SAU President Dr. Amy Novak to discuss her vision for the Higgins Hall of Innovation and Human-Centered Design.

Meet Tom Higgins ’67

SAU Weekly’s Luke Vera introduces you to Tom Higgins, whose generous donations made the Higgins Hall project possible. Higgins graduated in 1967 and currently sits on the Board of Trustees.

A History of Higgins Hall

SAU Weekly’s Miranda Richards takes you back in time for a look at what was once Leclaire Hall. It featured a gymnasium and indoor track, and the first indoor, underground swimming pool west of the Mississippi River. Elements of these can still be seen within the newly-renovated Higgins Hall of Innovation and Human-Centered Design.

SAU Weekly: March 15, 2024

In this special edition of SAU Weekly, we showcase the historic renovation of Leclaire Hall into what’s now Higgins Hall of Innovation and Human-Centered Design. Miranda Richards takes you back in time for a look at the Leclaire gymnasium and swimming pool. We’re also joined by SAU President Dr. Amy Novak to discuss her vision […]

Moran Empowers SAU Students

SAU Weekly’s Malu Coelho shows how SAU’s Latinos Unidos chapter kicks off Women’s History Month by hosting Daisy Moran of the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

Students Learn Proper Dinner Etiquette

SAU Weekly’s Anne Krull takes on dinner etiquette at the special class put on by Sodexo and the Campus Activities Board.

Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade Planned for Cosgrove Cafeteria

SAU Weekly’s Nick Zepeda reports on the upcoming renovations of St. Ambrose’s cafeteria within Cosgrove Hall and what changes to expect before the end of the term.