School of Theology Appoints New Dean
A new leader will take the helm of Santa Clara’s prestigious Jesuit School of Theology at the beginning of next academic year. Kevin O’Brien, S.J. the current vice president for mission and ministry at Georgetown University, will take over as dean of JST starting August 1, 2016.
Campus Safety Report
Apr. 7: CSS noticed a student on surveillance video dragging a tree branch into Swig Residence Hall. The student was not cooperative and SCPD was called. SCPD arrested the resident for being drunk in public.
Oscar Winner Visits Campus
With the release of Academy Award-winning film, “Spotlight,” the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse controversy has propelled the issue into the national spotlight once again. On Monday evening, the Santa Clara community took part in this discussion.
Fr. Engh Announces Creation of Blue Ribbon Commission
In his State of the University Address in February, Fr. Michael Engh, S.J. announced that Santa Clara will be convening a Blue Ribbon Commission on Diversity and Inclusion.
Boba Bubbles up in Santa Clara
Sharetea, a Taiwanese chain that sells black tea and pearl milk tea drinks commonly referred to as boba, just opened a new shop one block from campus. The new franchise hopes to capture the market of the student population.
Campus Safety Report
Apr. 2: Two armed male suspects reportedly robbed a female student at 420 Lafayette Street, an off-campus location. The suspects then fled the area in a vehicle. A campus alert was issued after receiving specific details from SCPD.
CASA El Salvador Program Suspended
After more than 15 years of operation, Santa Clara has suspended the study abroad program CASA El Salvador for summer and fall 2016 due to the country’s increased homicide rate.
Class of 2016 Commencement Speaker Announced
Carolyn Woo, author, academic and the president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services or CRS, will address the graduating class of 2016 at Santa Clara’s 165th undergraduate commencement ceremony on June 11.
Santa Clara Police Department Officer Arrested
Charged with operating an illegal chop shop, receiving stolen property and possession of stolen property, Officer Green was arrested by Santa Clara County sheriffs on March 25.
Campus Safety Report
Mar. 22: Two campus residents were found in possession of several bottles of an alcoholic beverage in their room. One of the residents was identified as underage. All of the alcohol was confiscated and disposed of.
City Honors Worker Stories
Next month, three university employees who serve on the Bon Appetit dining staff in the Benson Memorial Center will be published authors. Their writings will be printed in an annual collection of work by participants in Read Santa Clara, the City of Santa Clara’s adult literacy program.