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传统. 的y are part of what makes the university experience so unique and memorable. We have a number of 圣 Xavier traditions that we hope you will explore during your 与我们共度时光. Below are some of the traditions that occur during the year, a brief description and their time-frame.
SXU的传统
Cougar Trax is a two-day program designed to welcome all new first-year students to the academic community and to allow them to experience a unique SXU tradition. 这 program, held the Thursday and Friday before classes begin, includes a mandatory programming, First-Year Fest, and New Student Induction.
欢迎周 consists of a series of social, educational, and recreational events 一开始 of the fall 学期. 欢迎周 takes place the first week(s) of classes 每年秋季学期.
的 RSO公平 provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the registered 校园学生组织. 的 entire campus community is invited to celebrate the new 学期 at the Fair and snacks are provided for all who attend!
的 RSO公平 occurs once per 学期 on the Wednesday of 欢迎周 and Winter 周.
这 month consists of a series of social, educational and recreational events celebrating 拉美裔文化遗产. 这 month begins September 15 and goes until October 15!
赞助 by Student Activities, Student Government Association and Student Activities Board, Campus Ministry, Career Services, Country House Dining Services, UNIDOS and Chicano Bachateros. For more information, contact Student Activities at 773-298-5114 or studentlifeFREESXU.
"We 的 People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
圣 Xavier University celebrates 宪法日!
乔治·W总统. Bush signed a bill on December 8, 2004, (public law 108-447) that designates every September 17 as 宪法日 commemorating the September 17, 1787, signing of the Constitution.
To open the academic year each September, SXU celebrates 慈悲精神日, blending two revered traditions -- the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which opens the school year at Catholic institutions, and Mercy Day, which honors the start of Mercy education in Dublin, Ireland in September 1827.
A week full of Cougar Spirit and entertainment. 这 annual festivity culminates in the welcoming of alumni and 同学会 football game that occurs annually on a Saturday.
Gather to charge up for finals with a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage, and all the fixings prepared by the Student Activities staff. 好好享受期末早餐吧 Monday of Finals 周 during both the fall and spring 学期s.
的 celebration consists of an event honoring Dr. 马丁·路德·金. 一开始 春季学期. 的 MLK Celebration takes place during the week following 马丁·路德·金纪念日.
这 heritage month consists of a series of social, educational, and recreational events celebrating Black History. 黑人历史月 events take place during the 二月.
这 month consists of a series of social, educational, and recreational events celebrating 女人的历史. 妇女历史月 events take place during the month of March.
Each March, SXU highlights the service aspect of its Mission Statement by conferring three awards for outstanding service -- one each to a student, a staff member, and 一名教员. 的 任务一天 awards ceremony is open to all University members.
SXU has their annual 晚夜间 event every spring 学期. 过去的日期包括: an inflatable obstacle course, a caricature artist, bingo, crafts, massages, volleyball, basketball contests and of course food. 这 event is open to all students at SXU.
Explore foods from across the country at SXU's version of the Taste of Chicago, coordinated 学生活动委员会 (SAB). 的 SXU的味道 takes place during the spring 学期.
的 斯嘉丽和格雷奖 Ceremony formally recognizes students' achievement in leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement at 十大彩票网赌平台. 的 斯嘉丽和格雷奖 occur annually during the last week 春季学期.
Dance the night away at a downtown venue after enjoying a delicious meal. 协调 学生活动委员会. 春季毕业舞会 takes place annually on a Friday in late 三月或四月初.