2003 Vol.73, No. 2 Xavierite

              The Xavierite
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Dwyer To Replace Yanikoski As President
By Yola Haddad
News Correspondent
Dr. Judith A. Dwyer will become the first
laywoman to assume presidency of Saint
Xavier University. On October 1, Dwyer
will replace outgoing president Dr. Richard
Yanikoski, who announced his decision to
leave his post in December 2003, "To pursue scholarly interests too long deferred."
He plans to begin what he anticipates will
be a ten-year agenda of research projects
concerning the status and future of Catholic higher education.
"The choice of Dr. Dwyer was an easy one,
she is an extraordinary woman and an extraordinary academic. Her experience as a
university administrator is extensive and
impressive." said John P. Sweeney, Board
of Trustees chairman in a press release dated
September 3."
"Her credentials are superior in every respect. We look forward to her future success at Saint Xavier University as it moves
to a new level of excellence based on the
foundation laid by Dr. Yanikoski."
Dr. Dwyer, who is currently the Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul,
Minn., enthusiastically stated that she looks
"forward to becoming a member of a vital
Judith A. Dwyer stands in front of Morris Hall (Photo - The Xavierite)
community of high energy and intellectual
rigor and a community committed to a vibrant future."
When asked how she felt about being the
first laywoman to hold the title of President
of St. Xavier University, Dr. Dwyer said,
"It is a great honor, the presidency is a position of leadership, and I have experience as
a scholar and administrator who has enjoyed
many opportunities to collaborate with men
and women in moving a university forward."
Dr. Dwyer's exceptional 12- page resume
states that she has more than "20 years of
successful experience working on and with
the Board of Trustees, fund raising, donor
and alumni relations, marketing, strategic
planning, new programmatic development,
and the accreditation process."
Dr. Dwyer has a Ph.D. in theology from the
Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and has completed post-doctoral
work at both Harvard University and Oxford University.
Dr. Dwyer said her experience at the University of St. Thomas, a Catholic institution,
will help her as she joins Saint Xavier University. She says that "both schools are similar, both are rich in Catholic heritage, both
are located in an urban environment and
both share commitment to liberal arts and
career preparation.
While at the University of St. Thomas, Dr.
Dwyer initiated and oversaw the university's
strategic planning process (1999-2003)
which will determine priorities for the comprehensive capital and endowment
fundraising campaign to be launched in the
next several years. Included in the process
is a $250 million master campus plan. She
has also supervised and expanded four campuses.
"She possesses the academic credentials,
administrative experience, commitment to
Catholic higher education, strength of character, and boundless energy necessary to
lead SXU into the future." Dr. Yanikoski
wrote in a September 3 memo.
New Pulaski Building Creates Much Needed Space
By Patrick Matthews	
Deputy News Editor
Continuing with the on going efforts of Saint
Xavier University to modify and expand
with the ever-increasing amount of students
cycling in, the Pulaski Building has become
a new addition to the SXU community. The
Pulaski Building, which is 4800 square feet,
was originally built in the 1940s and was in
dire need of rehab within the, what was, dilapidating structure. It now contains four
classrooms and a new telemarketing area for
the much needed University expansion.
Classrooms 1 and 2 both have electronic
projector screens and projectors in the ceilings. This enables professors to be able to
provide multimedia information while
teaching. As for classrooms 3 and 4, room
3 can seat twenty-four students while classroom 4 is a seminar room that can seat
twelve. Classroom 1 can seat thirty students
while classroom 2 seats thirty-two.
In addition to the new classrooms there are
two brand new restroom facilities in addition to a lounge area with pop and snack
vending machines as well as a copier.
Security has also been updated on the building to ensure safety for all students and personnel. To access the buildings you must
have your student express cards to swipe at
the two entrances of the building. There are
also security cameras mounted inside and
outside of the building.
As for the second floor, which is the new
facilities for the telemarketing department,
is also only accessible by key card. It contains a conference room with seating for
eight, a faculty or staff office, a new
restroom and a kitchenette with a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and dining
area. In the largest room on the floor there
is six telemarketing stations used for recruiting and fund raising.
All the facilities have carpet or tile flooring
and the building is complete with central air
conditioning and heat. The building is currently being leased and the University is
looking for a donor that will slap his or her
last name as part of the title of the new building.
Due to the increase in school enrollment
SXU has their shuttle bus running back and
forth much more than it used to. This will
help benefit students who are taking a class
their and not have to drive all the way to the
main campus in order to get to where they
need to go in a timely matter.
The University, in the near future, is looking for art and/or display materials to place,
in the now empty, front windows facing
Pulaski.
Ken Kulick, the Building and Construction
manager for the University, had a moment
The Pulaski Building, located at the corner of 103rd St. and Pulaski Ave. (Photo - The Xavierite)
to speak to the Xavierite about this project.
Mr. Kulick said, "The Pulaski facility adds
pleasant and appealing classroom space.
The one in question, the whole area, the
building and the parking lot, is more than
dramatically illuminated and has added one
hundred and ninety parking spots to the campus. The University has been well received
by the community, especially the neighbors."
Received well indeed, the University found
it's been welcomed into the community with
open arms. The illumination has cut down
on the garbage dumping and underage drinking that used to take place there, according
to local residents.
The Pulaski Building is found at the corner
of 103rd street and Pulaski. It is next door
to Parking Lot 14 for easy access to the
building.