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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campus Safety Report– Week 9

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.