Condolences

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Gerry Papachristou, husband of Pat Papachristou (Economics) and father of Mark Papachristou (’97, MBA ’99) and Angela Papachristou (’07), had a massive stroke Saturday morning, May 11. According to the doctors, it happened very quickly, so he did not suffer. He died peacefully surrounded by family singing and praying early Sunday, May 12.

Two memorial services have been scheduled and the family hopes that members of the CBU Community will be able to come to one of them.

On Wednesday, May 15, there will be a memorial service at the Church of the Holy Apostles at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception. The church is located in Collierville at 1380 Wolf River Blvd.(past its intersection with Houston Levee, St George’s High School).

On Thursday, May 16, there will be a Memorial mass at St. Patrick Church (4th and Linden) at 5:15 p.m., preceded by the Rosary  at 4:45. There will be a reception in the Parish Life Center afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Patrick Food Ministry, Holy Apostles Outreach Committee, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent in care of Campus Box 70.

Congratulations, Class of 2013!

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Additional photos from the various Commencement Week events are on CBU’s Flickr site >>>

Special congratulations and kudos to the following award recipients:

SCHOOL OF ARTS AWARDS
Michalyn Caicé Starr Easter and Michael Joseph Smith
Outstanding History Student Award

Francesca Jean Gattuso and Carol Tidwell Simpson
Kenneth W. Mathis Award for Outstanding Education Graduate

Ariel G. Kingsley
Behavioral Sciences Faculty Award

Kimberley Jo Gardner
Christine Ladd Franklin Award for Outstanding Non-traditional Psychology Major

Desireé Evangeline Mitchell
Outstanding Visual Arts Student Award

Amanda Kelly Jones 
Literature and Languages Faculty Award for English & English for Corporate Communications 

Amanda Rose Willhite
Margarette J. Sather Outstanding School of Arts Graduate Award

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AWARDS
Bao R. Zeng
Delta  Sigma Pi Scholarship Key

Elizabeth Marie McLean
Wall Street Journal Award

Virginia Kate Williams
School of Business Faculty Achievement Award

Catherine Eliot DelBove
Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key
Memphis Chapter – Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Award

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AWARDS
Brian David Ratcliffe
Philip M. Becker Award in Chemical Engineering

Martin Tribo
Brother Philip Morgan Electrical Engineering Design Award

Adam Joseph Thornton
T. Herbert Darnell Award
Outstanding School of Engineering Graduate Award

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AWARDS
Cameron Volpe
Biology Faculty Award

Claire Catherine May
Crane Vision Research Fellowship

Stephen Riley Pace
Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Award

Brent Joseph Holmes
Brother Dominic Dunn Award 

UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Amanda Rose Willhite
Brother I. Leo O’Donnell Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Taylor Ray Tartera
Thomas Lipsmeyer Award

Catherine Eliot DelBove
Brent Joseph Holmes
Amanda Kelly Jones 
Stephen Riley Pace
Christian Brothers University Alumni Award

CBU’s First White Coat Ceremony

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whitecoat1The Physician Assistant Studies Program made CBU history on May 4 in the University Theater when it coated its first cohort, marking a rite of passage for the students from didactic classroom and lab instruction to practical clinical training. The event also marks the first PA white coat ceremony in Memphis. Congratulations to the 31 members of Class of 2014! (More photos from the ceremony are available on CBU’s Flickr site >>>)

VIDEO OF WHITE COAT CEREMONY
If the video does not appear in your browser or mobile device, please click here >>>

Commencement Week!

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Thursday, May 9
Graduation Rehearsal & Regalia Pick-up
Canale Arena, 6:00 p.m.
This event is mandatory for all students participating in the Commencement Exercises. Reception to follow Rehearsal in Buckman Quad.
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Friday, May 10
Presidential Student Recognition
University Theater, 10:00 a.m.
Parents of honored students and CBU faculty/staff are invited to attend.

Alumni Legacy Dinner
Sabbatini Lounge, 5:00 p.m.
Invitations will be issued to legacy students and their alumni families for a relaxing dinner prior to the Baccalaureate Service.
 Please RSVP by May 6 to alumni@cbu.edu or (901) 321-3270.

Baccalaureate Service
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1695 Central), 7:00 p.m.
Students will meet at the Cathedral by 6:30 p.m. (Undergraduates: Wear Regalia only, Graduate students: Regalia and Hood. Please do not bring your cap.) Ruby R. Wharton, attorney and First Lady of the City of Memphis, is the keynote speaker and the 2013 recipient of the Bishop Carroll T. Dozier Award for Peace and Justice. A reception for graduates and guests will be held following the Baccalaureate Service in Marion Hall.  Families will have the chance to take photos with their graduates.
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Saturday, May 11
Commencement Exercises
Signaigo Field, 9:00 a.m .
The ceremony begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. During the ceremony, the University will award an Honorary Doctor of Public Service to Mayors Mark H. Luttrell and A C Wharton Jr. in recognition of their lifelong commitment to the citizens of Memphis and Shelby County. Reception to follow in the Buckman Quadrangle.

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Follow CBU on Social Media for Commencement Week events, photos, reminders and fun features:
• Official CBU Facebook page
• Official CBU Twitter account
• Official CBU Instagram account

The four Schools and various academic and administrative departments will be posting to their Facebook pages as well. You can find a complete listing of official CBU social media profiles HERE.

The official hashtag for Commencement 2013 is #BUCS2013. Please use it to tag your posts and share your updates with the CBU family! (If you can’t view the video below on your mobile device or email, please click here >>>)

Even though CBU staffers will be actively posting throughout Commencement Week, graduating seniors and their friends are encouraged to join in capturing the fun and excitement of Commencement! As you get ready to say good-bye to CBU, share your favorite moments and memories!

  • Graduating seniors: Did anything you ever dream of come true while you were at CBU? What do you dream of? What do you hope for as you leave CBU?
  • Faculty & staff: What words of wisdom do you have for the graduates to encourage them to dream big and go after their goals?
  • Alumni: How did CBU prepare you to pursue your dreams?

Share your photos, your thoughts and your dreams! Let’s show the world how special this time of the year is for all of us at CBU!

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Buccaneer outfielder Jarrett Jenkins (Business Administration ’14) has been named to the All-GSC First Team. Jenkins hit .336 with 27 runs, 16 stolen bases, 14 runs batted in, and seven doubles for the Bucs this season. He leads the team in batting average, on-base percentage, runs, hits, doubles, walks, stolen bases, outfield putouts, and outfield assists.

Lady Buc third baseman Marie Joiner (History ’14) has been named to the All-GSC First Team. Joiner led the GSC in batting average this year, hitting .429 with 57 hits, 11 doubles, 21 runs, seven steals, and 12 runs batted in. She led the Lady Bucs in hits, doubles, runs, stolen bases, batting average, and slugging percentage this season. She ranks first in the GSC and 45th in the nation in batting average, and she is sixth in the GSC in on-base percentage. She also ranks 20th in the nation in at-bats per strikeout, as she only strikes out once every 33 at-bats.

Dr. Pong Malasri (Packaging) has been invited to serve as guest-editor-in-chief for a special issue on “Transport Packaging: Theory & Practice” for the International Journal of Advanced Packaging Technology, a new open-access peer-reviewed e-journal. Dr. Asit Ray (Chemical Engineering), Dr. James Aflaki (Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Ali Pourhashemi (Chemical Engineering), and Larry Rutledge (CBU Certified Test Lab) are among the international editorial team of the issue.  The closing publication date is November 1, 2013. Call for Papers can be viewed at: http://technical.cloud-journals.com/index.php/IJAPT/pages/view/Call-For-Papers-Transport-Packaging.

Joy Robertson (History ’13) has been accepted to the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis.

catholicdeansDr. Eric Welch (Dean, School of Engineering), pictured above seated in the center,  attended a conference of Catholic Engineering Deans in Seattle, April 29-30. There were sixteen engineering schools represented, including Marquette, Saint Louis University, Loyola, Notre Dame, Manhattan College and Gonzaga.

The CBU Honors Program won the school category in the at the On Location: MEMPHIS International Film & Music Festival with it’s short film, “Memphis Rocks: A Buccaneer Family Vacation.” Way to go, Buccaneer Family!

Petting and Burning Away Stress

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Student Life offered a variety of exam-week stress relief methods last week, ranging from free breakfast late at night to free massages. Also on the stress-less schedule was a “Burn Away Some Stress Party” at the LLC fire pit attended by about 120 students who enjoyed free s’mores and marshmallows over the free fire, along with other free cookout food and drink. stress_burningAnd then there were the dogs… not the hot dogs at the fire pit, but the Therapy Dogs. Those friendly, furry bundles of puppy love are guaranteed to lower blood pressure and heart rate and just make you smile and say “awwwwww…” Stress relief? Mission accomplished.
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Trustees Honored for Service

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The CBU Board of Trustees held its final full-membership meeting of the 2012-13 fiscal year on April 30 and paid tribute to five members who are ending their terms of service to the Board. Pictured below with board chairman Robert McEniry are Albert Cantu (top left), Gregory Duckett (top right), Charles “Chip” Dudley (bottom left) and Dr. Stephany Schlachter (bottom right). Not pictured is Pravin Thakkar (’67). trustees1trustees2

Cheerio, Bonnie Lass!

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Among the many accolades and reminiscences of Dr. Evelyn McDonald‘s 20+ years of service to CBU during her retirement party on May 2, the alumni of the Pi-Epsilon Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon presented her with a bench in her honor, soon to be placed in the vicinity of the Brother Tony Pisano Memorial. Pictured above with Dr. McDonald are Felix Bishop (’82), Ray Karasek (’03, MBA ’07), and Wilson Phillips (’08).

Methodist Hospice and CBU Honor Vets

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As Memorial Day approaches, Methodist Hospice and Christian Brothers University will host a free community event honoring our veterans on Thursday, May 16 in the University Theater with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a viewing at 6:30 p.m. of Honor Flight, a documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004, nearly 60 years after their epic struggle.

If you can’t view the video below in your browser, email or mobile device, please click here >>>

Donations will be accepted to benefit the Methodist Hospice We Honor Vets program. As part of the We Honor Vets program, veterans at the Methodist Hospice are honored with special recognition consisting of a certificate thanking them for their service and a flag lapel pin.

CBU is a VA-Designated Yellow Ribbon University. This designation allows eligible veterans of the United States Armed Forces who qualifies for educational benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program to apply for generous grants thereby, receiving an education from prestigious CBU without paying tuition or mandatory fees.

In addition, CBU is ranked among “Best for Vets: Business Schools 2013” by the Military Times. Out of the 100 schools responding to the first-ever national survey, CBU ranked 19 out of 62 selected by the Military Times for its master’s business programs that help veterans bridge their military skills to corporate America.

For additional information about this free community event, contact Dee Flood, community development manager for Methodist Hospice at (901) 818-2105 or dee.flood@mlh.org. For more information on the programs and opportunities for Veterans at CBU, contact Anthony McClyde at (901) 321-4455 or amcclyde@cbu.edu.

New Study Abroad Trips

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CBU’s Study Abroad announces three exciting Travel/Study locations for 2013/14:

  • Exotic southern Spain (Seville, Cordoba, Grenada – more info)
  • The beautiful mountain city of Leon, Mexico
  • The Eternal City of Rome

Courses include Engineering, Chemistry and Religious Studies. All courses satisfy an international experience requirement for Global Studies minors. Details will be posted  on the Study Abroad website as plans develop or contact studyabroad@cbu.edu for more information.

CBU TAPPI Student Chapter

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The TAPPI Student Chapter at Christian Brothers University has completed its first year with various activities from TAPPI-CBU fundraising golf, fried-rice fundraising project, and participation in the 2013 TAPPI Student Summit in North Carolina. TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries and is the publisher of Paper360º and TAPPI JOURNAL. The chapter elected its new officers for the coming year on April 26, pictured above (l-r): Dr. Pong Malasri (Faculty Advisor), Patrick Held  (Treasurer), Griselda Matos (Secretary), Mallory Harvey (President) and Phyo Thoon Aung (Vice President).

Bridge Builder

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The steel bridge shown above was designed and built by Shawn Breckenridge as his Civil Engineering senior design project. Pictured with the bridge are (l-r) Professor Gene McGinnis (Civil Engineering), Zach Winters (Electrical Engineering ’13), Matt Sanders (Civil Engineering ’13), Shawn Breckenridge (Civil Engineering ’13), Dr. Louie Lin (Civil Engineering), Lauren Harrett (Civil Engineering ’15), and Dr. Pong Malasri (Civil Engineering/Packaging).

Cloar Exhibition at CBU Ross Gallery

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Autumn Meditation, by Carroll Cloar (1958)

Autumn Meditation, by Carroll Cloar (1958)

The Beverly and Sam Ross Gallery at CBU will be among the local galleries and museums participating in a joint area-wide exhibit “Celebrating Carroll Cloar” in honor of the late artist’s centennial. CBU’s exhibition of 26 drawings from the University’s permanent collection, “Crossing Place,” begins May 31 and runs through July 26. More >>>

Safe Zone Program

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Coming this fall: The CBU Safe Zone Program will support LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersexed, and allied) students. Safe Zones provide spaces where LGBTQIA students can find support and information, free of judgment and hostility. Moreover, the Safe Zone Program aims to promote a campus environment where LGBTQIA students feel welcomed, affirmed, safe, and protected from harassment and homophobia. The Safe Zone Program will be housed in Student Life under the new Associate Vice President of Student Life. Safe Zone Ally training will be conducted in September for interested faculty and staff members who want their offices to serve as designated Safe Zones. Watch for more information on this new program and the training session. If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Emily Holmes, chair of the Safe Zone Program Committee, at emily.holmes@cbu.edu.

Buc Scoreboard

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BASEBALL (9-37, 1-24 GSC)
05/02: Bucs 3, Delta State University 9 (GSC Tournament; at Chattanooga, TN)
05/03: Bucs 5, University of North Alabama 10 (GSC Tournament; at Chattanooga, TN)

SOFTBALL (11-30, 7-25 GSC)
05/04: Lady Bucs 4, Valdosta State University 5 (GSC Tournament; at Southaven, MS)
05/04: Lady Bucs 3, University of North Alabama 14 (GSC Tournament; at Southaven, MS)

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Dorothy & Kemmons Wilson Speaker Series

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The 8th annual Dorothy and Kemmons Wilson Speaker Series will present an address by Jim Stovall at Christ United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. on May 14.  Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the bestselling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture. For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, the President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected  Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. If you are not familiar with Mr. Stovall’s ministry, visit his website at  jimstovall.com.

This Week’s Events

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME PARTY FOR CLASS OF 2013: All graduates in the Class of 2013 are invited to join the CBU Alumni Association on Monday (April 29) for a Happy Hour in Buckman Quad, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Good food, music and beer! 
RSVP to rsvp@cbu.edu.

GOOD DEEDS & SEEDS PARTY FOR GROWMEMPHIS: Psi Chi and the Psychology Club will be collecting seed donations for GrowMemphis on Monday, April 29 in the LCC Commons, 5:00-6:00 p.m. All donations of flower and vegetable seeds will be accepted — they come in packets and are affordable! Donations of garden gloves and garden tools will also be accepted. Refreshments and drinks will be served. Donations will be taken up until Saturday, May 4. There is a box outside of Kenrick 211 for donations if you cannot attend the party.

THEATRE AUDITIONS: The CBU Theater Department is seeking two females to play the roles of Lisa and Cory in Steve Dietz’ relationship thriller Private Eyes. For those who have already auditioned, you are invited to try again since this production will be using understudies. Auditions will be held on Monday (April 29), 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the University Theater. Bring a headshot/resume if you have one, Scripts will be provided. Production dates for the play are October 31, November 1, November 2, and November 3. Appointments are required. Contact the director, Matthew Hamner, at mhamner@cbu.edu for more information.

STRESS RELIEF: Do you need an enjoyable break from end-of-school-year stressors? If so, the offices of the Counseling Center and Health Resources in Student Life invite you to participate in the following:
• You can get a free chair massage (shoulder and neck) in the Thomas Center Conference Room by Massage on the Go. Tuesday, April 30, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Come visit with the Therapy Dogs, brought to campus by the Mid-South Therapy Dogs and Friends Organization. They will be in the shady area between the Assisi Hall and Plough Library.  (Rain location – Thomas Center breezeway).  Thursday, May 2,  10:30 a.m.– 12:00 noon. 

CBU’S FIRST WHITE COAT CEREMONY: The CBU Physician Assistant Studies Program will host the University’s first White Coat Ceremony for its Class of 2014 on on Saturday (May 4) at 10:00 a.m. in the University Theater. The white coat ceremony is a rite of passage in medical education that marks the student’s transition from preclinical study to clinical health sciences. The entire CBU Community is invited to attend this historic occasion.

Debut of Brother Vincent Mass

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Christian Brothers High School will debut its official school Mass on Thursday (May 2), which is a tribute to the late Brother Vincent Malham. Br. Vincent was a renowned concert pianist who served as president of CBU from 2005 until his death in 2008. The high school band performed at his funeral.

The performance will take place at St. Peter’s Church, coincidentally scheduled for the fifth anniversary of Br. Vincent’s death on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It will be streamed live at www.cbhs.org.

The choral and band directors worked to incorporate into the Mass the school’s traditions in a way that would encourage students to participate while building pride and tradition. In the search for inspirational material, they found compositions from Br. Vincent in the songbook This is the Day.

“Br. Vincent was a very inspirational Brother to all those that he encountered and had a strong passion for the arts,” explained band director Patrick Bolton. “In memory of the life of Br. Vincent, I began using his works as root material in the composition, including his ‘Mass of Thanksgiving’ and the hymns ‘This is the Day,’ ‘Take and Eat,’ and ‘Brothers Rejoice.’”

Over the years, Br. Vincent served as a teacher, administrator, and Visitor of the former St. Louis District. He served as president of Bethlehem University prior to his presidency at CBU. An accomplished pianist, Brother Vincent traveled with the late Brother Laurence Walther and performed in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Read more about the Mass and Br. Vincent >>>

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Dr. Jeff Gross (Literature & Languages) presented his paper on “Sustaining Refusal and Imagining New Societies: The Scarlet Letter, ‘Bartleby,’  and the Production of Space” at the College English Association Annual Conference in Savannah, GA, on April 6. Dr. Gross was awarded the James R. (Dick) Bennett Award for Literature and Peace. Given annually for a paper presented at the conference, the $250 prize from the CEA recognizes “a paper or project that contributes significantly, through action or understanding, to the prospect of living in harmony with the Earth and humankind.” An expanded version of Dr. Gross¹ paper is forthcoming in the CEA Critic.

Cindy Stanley (Student Financial Assistance) was recently honored by the Tennessee Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) for 25 years of service to students.

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Congratulations to the following students who accepted the invitation to join Alpha Chi Honor Society: (School of Arts) Maria Fernanda Fallas Rodriguez, Sarah Longoria, William McAllister, Daryl Stephens and Caitlin Waldrop; (School of Business) Kelsey Bizzell, Vera Bobbitt-Shaw, Edward Genes, Cynthia Mullis, Peter Reynolds and Jenna Schletty; (School of Engineering) Mahnoor Fatima, Kaitlin Howle, Wei Siow and Joshua Swillum; (School of Sciences) Stephanie Allen, Elton Banks, Anna Birg, Lydia Hyatt, Todd Seabrook and Erika Yates. Also pictured in the photo above are graduating seniors Amanda Gurene Jones, Gina Bui,  and Jessica Ferrell. Others who received invitations have until May 4 to confirm their invitation. Other seniors who would like to receive their honor cords, but were unable to attend need to contact either Dr. Fitzgerald or Dr. Price prior to graduation.

Celebrating 30 Years

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CBU President Dr. John Smarrelli (at right), joined Jim O’Connor (Vice President for Sales and Operations for Follett Higher Education Group) for the ribbon-cutting and festivities surrounding the CBU Bookstore’s renovation and 30-year partnership with CBU on April 23.

Faculty & Staff News

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Tim Doyle will join Student Life as the new Associate Vice President for Student Life on June 3. Tim comes to CBU from Iraq, where he served at Medes American University and the American University of Iraq. Prior to that, he was Dean of Students and VP of Student Affairs at Oglethorpe University.

John Lewis will join Student Financial Assistance on May 28 as Director of Financial Aid.  John comes to CBU from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he served as Director of Financial Aid for the last four years. John has a strong background in utilizing Banner for Financial Aid.

Commencement Info

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COMMENCEMENT WEBSITE:  All graduates are asked to consistently check the Commencement website for the most up-to-date information regarding the ceremony. You may access this website at www.cbu.edu/commencement2013/overview.html.

COMMENCEMENT TEXT MESSAGE SERVICE: Please sign up for the free text message service to receive updates regarding all Commencement events. To sign up, simply text the word CBU to 313131.

Fall Break in Spain

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Dr. Jose Davila will be taking a group of students to southern Spain over Fall Break 2013 to study renewable energy. The students will travel to Seville, Cordoba and Granada on their week-long adventure. Students will visit the Abendoa Solar Plant, Spanish mosques, synagogues and cathedrals as well as the Jewish Quarter. They will then travel to the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens. Students in all majors are welcome to travel, but engineering and science students can take ME 496 ST: Renewable Energy for 3 hours of credit. A deposit of $300 is due by May 3. Contact the International Initiatives Office to reserve your place today. You can find more information by joining the Facebook Event.

 

CBU Hosts Healthcare Packaging Meeting

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Br. Louis Althaus (Executive Assistant to the President), Deniel Olivares (Universidad DeLaSalle, Bajio), and Br. Tom Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry)

Br. Louis Althaus (Executive Assistant to the President), Daniel Olivares (Universidad DeLaSalle, Bajio), and Br. Tom Sullivan (Director of Campus Ministry)

The Healthcare Packaging Consortium hosted a successful one-full-day consortium meeting on April 19 at CBU with over 40 attendees from CBU, Merck, Medtronic, Smith & Newphew, FedEx, National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, Southern Growth Studio, Olympus Surgical Technologies, The Pallet Factory, Wright Medical, and WS Packaging. The Pallet Factory sponsored an out-of-town speaker, John McLeod III, director of the Pallet Design System, National Wooden Pallet & Container Association.

The Universidad DeLaSalle, Bajio (Leon, Mexico) sent a representative, Daniel Olivares, to the meeting. Daniel is chair of Industrial Engineering and his specialty is in logistics.  He co-presented a paper entitled “Global Lasallian Packaging Alliance” with Dr. Pong Malasri (Packaging). Other presenters from CBU were Dr. Ray Brown (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Asit Ray (Chemical Engineering). The proceedings of the meeting are online and can be downloaded here >>> 

Buc Scoreboard

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BASEBALL (9-35, 1-24 GSC)
04/23: Bucs 4, Bethel University 14 (at McKenzie, TN)
04/28: Bucs 5/1, Union University 6/9 (at Jackson, TN)

SOFTBALL (11-28, 7-25 GSC)
04/27: Lady Bucs 1/2, University of West Florida 4/3 (at Pensacola, FL)
04/28: Lady Bucs 1/3, Valdosta State University 9/10 (at Valdosta, GA)

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04/22-23: Gulf South Conference Championship (Tunica, MS); Bucs 8th of 8 teams; Mitchell Bennett led the Bucs, tying for 19th of 40 players with 230 (+14); Lady Bucs 5th of teams; Lauren Harrett led the Lady Bucs, finishing 16th of 24 players with 177 (+33).

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
BASEBALL
05/02-06: Gulf South Conference Tournament (Chattanooga, TN; AT&T Field)

SOFTBALL
05/03-05: Gulf South Conference Tournament (Southaven, MS)

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(l-r) Dr. John Varriano, Brent Holmes, Dr. Johnny Holmes and Dr. Pascal Bedrossian

(l-r) Dr. John Varriano, Brent Holmes, Dr. Johnny Holmes and Dr. Pascal Bedrossian


Brent Holmes (Physics ’13) was presented with the Brother Dominic Dunn Award by the School of Sciences at the 17th Annual CBU Student Research Poster Session, held April 16 in Sabbatini Lounge. This award is presented annually by the faculty of the School of Sciences to the outstanding graduating senior with a major in science or mathematics. The award is given in the memory of Brother Dominic Dunn to the graduate giving strong evidence of academic excellence and of service to the University and/or the community. (More than 50 students from the School of Sciences, School of Engineering and Department of Behavioral Sciences presented research at the Poster Session. Photos are available online courtesy of Dr. Anna Ross >>>)

Dr. James Allen (Sport Management) has been awarded Certificate of Merit of the Outstanding New Advising Award – Faculty Academic Advising by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Established in 1983, the NACADA Annual Awards Program for Academic Advising honors individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising.

Dr. Emily Holmes (Religion & Philosophy) presented her paper “The Desert, the Garden, and Christ: Making a Garden of the Wasteland” at the First Annual Conference and Workshop on Food Justice and Peace at Michigan State University on April 12.

Dr. Karl Leib (History & Political Science) presented a paper entitled “State Sovereignty in Space: Current Models and Possible Futures” at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association in San Francisco on April 6. He also attended the annual meeting of the Tennessee Political Science Association in Nashville on April 20.

Anthony Maranise, CMC, Obl.S.B. (Religion & Philosophy ’11) recently published his seminal research entitled “Superstition & Religious Ritual: An Examination of their Effects and Utilization in Sport” in the academic journal, The Sport Psychologist (March 2013). He also recently received the designation of “Certified Master Chaplain” through the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and will be serving as a guest on Dr. Mary McDonald’s radio show, “Seize the Day,” on May 15. It can be heard on KWAM 990 or streamed online.

Jada Owens (English ’13) has been accepted to the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis.

(l-r) Dr. Eric Welch (Dean of Engineering), Rizgar A. Jan, Robert L. Bell II, Robbie Webb, Charles McCain and Dr. Rita Engler

(l-r) Dr. Eric Welch (Dean of Engineering) with Rizgar A. Jan, Robert L. Bell II, Robbie Webb, Charles McCain and Dr. Rita Engler, new inductees into Epsilon Mu Eta Honor Society

The Alpha Delta Chapter of Epsilon Mu Eta, the Engineering Management Honor Society, inducted seven new members on March 22. Graduate Engineering students inducted were Robert L. Bell II, Manuel De Tuya, Rizgar A. Jan and Robbie Webb. Faculty members inducted were Dr. Rita Engler, Charles McCain and Gene McGinnis. These students and faculty have shown both exceptional academic achievement and excellent character. Congratulations to the 2012-2013 members of the Alpha Delta Chapter for their achievements and this recognition, and for the honor they bring to the University.

This Week’s Events

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MAX MALONEY’S “LAST LECTURE”: Please join the Honors Program and the CBU community for this extraordinary event on Tuesday (April 23) at 12:45 p.m. in Spain Auditorium  — during which Dr. Max Maloney (Religion & Philosophy) will give his hypothetical “Last Lecture.” If you like big words, tall professors, and yummy food for thought, this is your lucky day! Last Lectures usually include the professor’s reflections on their academic career, advice for better living, and even a few laughs. Let’s see what Dr. Maloney comes up with. Light refreshments will be served prior to the talk. Based on past Last Lectures, this is a not-to-be-missed event!

BOOKSTORE RIBBON-CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE: To commemorate and celebrate their 30-year partnership, Christian Brothers University and Follett Higher Education Group are hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 23 in the newly renovated CBU Bookstore, 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. . The celebration will begin with a blessing by Campus Ministry followed by an official ribbon cutting ceremony. A reception will immediately follow the blessing. The entire CBU Community is invited to attend. More info >>>

PRE-LAW SOCIETY MEETING: Have you ever been interested in what it takes to create and file legal briefs, the thrill of arguing a case before a judge and jury, the process of preparing for and applying to law schools, or are you just civic minded and interested in how the legal system effects you and your rights? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, or are considering law school as an option in your future, then you are invited to an organizational meeting of the CBU Pre-Law Society on Thurday (April 25) at 4:15 p.m. in Kenrick Hall 200. If there are any questions regarding this event feel free to contact Eddie Gallarno at ggallarn@cbu.edu for more information.

HAND BELL & MEN’S CHORAL CONCERT: Iowa Lakes Community College from Emmetsburg, Iowa will present a 45-minute concert featuring their Hand Bell Group and Men’s Choral Ensemble. Both have received regional recognition for their performances. The short concert will be in the Sabbatini Lounge on the second floor of the Thomas Center on Thursday (April 25) at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. These 40 students will also be touring the campus for possible transfer to CBU. They will be touring various Memphis music venues on Friday and Saturday as part of their tour. Let’ s give them a great CBU welcome!

EARTH DAY: CBU will welcome Rev. Fletcher Harper as this year’s Earth Day guest speaker on Thursday (April 25) in Spain Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Fletcher is an Episcopal priest and executive director of GreenFaith. GreenFaith’s mission is to inspire, educate and mobilize people of diverse religious backgrounds for environmental leadership. Their work is based on beliefs shared by the world’s great religions – GreenFaith believes that protecting the earth is a religious value, and that environmental stewardship is a moral responsibility. The lecture is sponsored by the CBU Sustainability Committee, Student Sustainability Coalition, CBU Honors Program, Department of Religion & Philosophy, and the Living Learning Communities. (If you cannot see the video below in your browser or on your mobile device, please click here.)

eatlocalEAT LOCAL, EMBRACE GLOBAL: Do you know where your food comes from? Dr. Emily Holmes and the students of the Honors Capstone course “Food Justice: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating” would like to invite the CBU community to their final presentations on Friday (April 26) in the LLC classroom, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Students will provide tasting samples of locally sourced foods to teach us how to “Eat Local; Embrace Global.”

BUCCANEER FAMILY VACATION: The Honors Program film Memphis Rocks: A Buccaneer Family Vacation will be shown at the On Location: Memphis International Film and Music Festival (Memphis Rocks category) on Saturday (April 27) at 2:00 p.m. at Malco Studio on the Square. When the Honors Program read that the film festival was inviting short films (up to five minutes) from Memphians about what they think makes Memphis rock, the students took up the charge and A Buccaneer Family Vacation is the result. View the film here >>>  (This hilarious fast-paced film will have you on the edge of your seat for the entire five minutes!)
ATTENTION ALPHA CHI MEMBERS & MEMBERS-TO-BE: Alpha Chi will hold its senior reception on Sunday (April 28) at 2:00 p.m. in the Montesi Executive Center in Buckman Hall.  Graduating seniors will be honored and receive their cords. In addition, juniors and seniors who qualify will be inducted. Be sure and check your email!  Invitations were sent by email.  Any questions? Contact Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald at malinda@cbu.edu or Dr. Randel Price at rprice@cbu.edu.

Zeta Phi Beta Week of Service

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The Alluring Alpha Mu Chapter of Sorority, Incorporated is holding its Week of Service on April 22-27!

Tuesday, April 23: 
• March of Dimes Table, 12:30-2:00 p.m., outside of Alfonso Dining Hall. Alpha Mu will be raising money for March of Dimes (or you can donate online at www.marchforbabies.org/AlphaMu1920)

Wednesday, April 24
• So Sweet Treats, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. outside in the Quad. Alpha Mu will be selling snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy!

Thursday, April 25
• March of Dimes Table, 12:30-2:00 p.m., outside of Alfonso Dining Hall. Alpha Mu will be raising money for March of Dimes (or you can donate online at www.marchforbabies.org/AlphaMu1920)
• A True Blue Family Affair: Spring 2K13 Joint Neophyte Presentation with the Alpha Beta Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated at 7:00 p.m. in the University Theater: Come witness of the unveiling of the newest members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated!

Friday, April 26
• Alpha Mu will be volunteering at Saint Mary’s Soup Kitchen at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 28
• March for Babies Walk at 8:00 a.m. at Shelby Farms: Registration is at 8:00 a.m.; he walk begins at 9:00 a.m. You can register, join the Alpha Mu team, and donate online at www.marchforbabies.org/AlphaMu1920

Alpha Mu will also be having a $50 gas card raffle during the week: Tickets are $1 each.