student life

Inside SAU Athletics: Esports

On this week’s episode of Inside SAU Athletics, we sit down and catch up with our Esports program. We are joined in studio by Esports Director Keith Hamaker to discuss his first season as the leader of the program. And we meet Devin Proctor to talk about his freshman season, and how he continues to […]

Dance Marathon Celebrates Their 13th Year!

Dance Marathon hosted its 13th Big Event in the Rogalski Center as they celebrated a year of fundraising and dancing for the kids. For one SAU student, they have been a part of Dance Marathon since he was a kid. Carson Dalaska was a miracle child and is now a volunteer.  “As a kid I […]

Bee Adaptive and Inclusive Club

The Bee Adaptive and Inclusive Club is a student-led organization at SAU that promotes inclusivity and advocacy for youth and adults with disabilities.

Celebrating World Cultures

The Rogalski Center Ballroom was bustling on Sunday, March 30, as representatives from countless cultures, backgrounds, and identities gathered together for the World Cultures Festival.  Hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities (WACQC), this annual event featured performances, fashion, and display tables from each culture represented. The World Cultures Festival was a […]

SAU Theatre’s Swashbuckling Showcase

It has been a busy spring for the SAU Theatre Department as they prepare for a one-of-kind performance of “Pirates of Penzance.” Dan Hale, the department’s chair-person, is the show director but is “wearing many hats for this production.” He is excited to showcase this performance for the local and SAU community. Dan told us, […]

What’s the Buzz?: A New Administration with SGA VP Kirti Mann

SAU Weekly’s Grant Ward sits down with SGA’s newly-elected vice president Kirti Mann to discuss her campaign alongside President Matt Ardaugh and their plans for the 25-26 school year.

SAU Weekly: April 4, 2025

🎬 Welcome to a brand-new episode of SAU Weekly! In this week’s edition: 🗳️ Election Results Are In! Find out who you chose as the next SGA President. 🎭 Go behind the scenes as SAU Theatre gets ready to debut a swashbuckling comic opera. And in Sports: 🏆 SAU Cheer and Dance teams shine once […]

SAU Weekly: March 28, 2025

This week on SAU Weekly:🗳️ Meet the SGA Candidates – With the presidential election coming up, hear from the three candidates about their plans for YOU! 📚 Registration Prep – Get the classes you need next semester with these essential tips. 💙 Day of Giving – Find out how you can give back and make […]

Dance Marathon Hosts Fundraising Gala

On March 8th, the fifth annual gala for St. Ambrose Dance Marathon was hosted in the Rogalski Center Ballroom. Many students from the SAU community, including faculty, family, and alumni came to support Dance Marathon’s biggest fundraising event of the year, all while enjoying a nice dinner. Fundraising Director, Addie Hendrick explained that this event […]