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SLU Mission Matters

by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

Saint Louis University’s Office of Mission and Identity ensures that the principles and traditions of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, and the mission and core values of SLU are integrated into operations, structures, programs and practices, and the formation of its students, faculty, staff, administration and board members.

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  1. Mission Matters Ep. 69 - Becky Muich, Louise Neiman, and the University Honors Program

    Dr. Becky Muich and Louise Neiman discuss the programming and goals of the Honors Program at Saint Louis University.

  2. Mission Matters Ep. 68: Leslie McClure and the College for Public Health and Social Justice

    Dean Leslie McClure discusses the College for Public Health and Social Justice and the state of public health today.

  3. Mission Matters Ep. 67: Michael Boyle & the Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education

    Dr. Michael Boyle, Executive Director of the new Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education, discusses the founding and goals of the center.

  4. Mission Matters Ep. 66 - Claude Heithaus and the "Heithaus Homily"

    Fr. David Suwalsky, SJ, Vice President for Mission and Identity, discusses the life and work of Fr. Claude Heithaus, focusing on his work to promote racial justice at SLU and the legacy of his 1944 homily denouncing racial segregation.

  5. Mission Matters Episode 65: Christopher Tinson and Katrina Moore on the Clocktower Accords and the Department of African American Studies

    Dr. Christopher Tinson, department chair in African American Studies, and Dr. Katrina Moore, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement in the College of Arts and Sciences, discuss the state of the Department of African American Studies before and since Occupy SLU, and the...

  6. Mission Matters: An Examen for Civic Life

    An Examen for Civic Life ahead of our Nation's elections

  7. Mission Matters Ep. 64: Luella Loseille & Rochelle Smith on Occupy SLU

    Luella Loseille, Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion in the Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship, and Rochelle Smith, vice president of the Division for Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement, discuss the legacy of Occupy SLU 10 years later, and discuss the upcoming...

  8. Mission Matters Ep. 63: Kasey Fowler-Finn and Spiders (yes, that's right!)

    Dr. Kasey Fowler-Finn, Associate Professor of Biology, speaks about her research with spiders--and all they have taught her about living the Jesuit mission fully!

  9. Mission Matters Ep. 62: Paul Lynch & Students from his class on the Sacramental Imagination

    Paul Lynch, English professor, is joined by two students in his class Sacramental Imagination: Modern American Catholicism in Literature, Rhetoric, and Film, to speak about how a sacramental imagination is a way of living with an Ignatian worldview--and how it benefits not just ourselves but our...

  10. Mission Matters Ep. 61: ITS & New Recording Studio

    Tim Murphy, Assistant Vice President, and his team join us from the brand new recording studio in Pius Library. Listen to them describe the space and all its possible uses for students, faculty, and staff! Learn more at https://www.slu.edu/news/announcements/2024/february/atc-recording-studio.php

  11. Mission Matters Ep. 60: Jasmin Patel & OVPR

    Jasmin Patel, Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff in the Office of the Vice President for Research, speaks about the work of the research office, the current projects happening, and what makes SLU unique in its striving to be an R1 institution of higher learning.

  12. Mission Matters Ep. 59: Diane Richter and Team & the Interdisciplinary Center for Autism Services

    Director Diane Richter, Ph.D., and members of her therapeutic team speak about the variety of outreach offered to the community by the Interdisciplinary Center for Autism Services, housed in SLU's School of Education. Learn more at https://youtu.be/kKDBf-0mbK4?si=gkM-VYT-fOScqqJ9

  13. Mission Matters Ep. 58: Cid Cardoz & ITS

    Cid Cardoz, Director of IT End User Services, explains the wide scope of SLU's IT services and all the ways the team is making it possible for SLU's mission to live and thrive safely and efficiently.

  14. Mission Matters Ep. 57: Kendra Johnston & CADR

    Kendra Johnston, Director of SLU's Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources, speaks about the work of the center in advocacy for the health needs of students, and how the team at CADR work to make the mission come alive on campus.

  15. Mission Matters Ep. 56: Andrea Hitsman & SLU Campus Visits

    Andrea Hitsman, Director of Visit/Admission Event, speaks about her work with prospective SLU students (and current!) as she lives out SLU's mission every single day.

  16. Mission Matters Ep. 55: David Pole & Ignatian Thought from a Buddhist

    David Pole, Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Research at SLU's Medical School, speaks about how he incorporates his Buddhist practices and beliefs into his work in the Jesuit mission.

  17. Mission Matters Ep. 54: Gene Brion & Loyola Academy

    Gene Brion, Director of Mission and Identity at Loyola Academy, speaks about the intersection of our two educational institutions in light of the Jesuit mission. Learn more at www.loyolaacademy.org

  18. Mission Matters Ep. 53: Julia Lieberman

    Julia Lieberman, Professor of Spanish and Intercultural Studies, speaks about her research and expertise, connecting them to the rich history and legacy of Jesuit education

  19. Cupples House

    Cupples House by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  20. Vatican And End

    Vatican And End by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  21. CGC

    CGC by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  22. Catholic Studies Center

    Catholic Studies Center by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  23. Jesuit Center

    Jesuit Center by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  24. MOCRA

    MOCRA by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  25. Marguerite

    Marguerite by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  26. Spring Hall

    Spring Hall by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  27. Clocktower

    Clocktower by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  28. Fusz

    Fusz by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  29. Sunken Garden

    Sunken Garden by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  30. Xavier

    Xavier by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  31. Pius Circle

    Pius Circle by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  32. College Church

    College Church by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  33. SLUMA

    SLUMA by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  34. STL King

    STL King by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  35. Intro

    Intro by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  36. Serra

    Serra by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  37. Immaculate Conception

    Immaculate Conception by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  38. Ignatius The Pilgrim

    Ignatius The Pilgrim by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  39. Ritter

    Ritter by SLU Office of Mission & Identity

  40. Mission Matters Ep. 52: Kyle Crews & Jesuit Worldwide Learning

    Kyle Crews, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs from the School for Professional Studies, speaks about an exciting new collaborative initiative starting up in Fall 2023, when a SLU education will be made available in a variety of locations all across the globe!

  41. Mission Matters Ep. 51: Luella Loseille & Atlas Week

    Luella Loseille, Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion and Coordinator of Atlas Week, speaks about the exciting upcoming events during April 16-22, 2023. Tune in to learn more and don't forget to visit https://www.slu.edu/atlas-week/index.php

  42. Mission Matters Ep. 50: Gladys Smith & Habitat for Neighborhood Business

    Listen to Gladys Smith, Program Director of Habitat for Neighborhood Business, describe how her own experience as a SLU grad positioned her perfectly to make a difference in this transformative project for business entrepreneurs in St. Louis City. For more information, contact Gladys directly at...

  43. Mission Matters Ep. 49: Meredith Rataj and Jeff Smith & the Transformative Workforce Academy

    Program Director Meredith Rataj and Jeff Smith speak about the work of the Transformative Workforce Academy for those members of the community who are justice-involved. Learn more at https://workforcecenter.slu.edu/twa.jsp

  44. Mission Matters Ep. 48: Mary Dunn & the Center for Research on Global Catholicism

    Dr. Mary Dunn, Associate Professor in Theological Studies and Director of the Center for Research on Global Catholicism, speaks about the Center's birth and initiatives--both present and future.

  45. Mission Matters Ep. 47: Richard Marks & the Cross Cultural Center

    Dr. Richard Marks, Assistant Vice President for the Division of Innovative Community Engagement and Director of the Cross Cultural Center speaks about the wide variety of initiatives and programs offered at the Center.

  46. Mission Matters Ep. 46: Caitlin Stamm & the University Archives

    Caitlin Stamm, SLU's archivist, speaks about the contents of the archives, the role of archivist, and how history is being made at SLU today.

  47. Mission Matters Ep. 45: Fr. Ted Vitali, C.P. & Living the Jesuit Mission as a Passionist Priest

    Fr. Ted Vitali, professor of philosophy and Passionist priest, tells us how he has come to see the Jesuit mission at SLU alive and well over the years--with a word or two of recommendation for how to strengthen it moving forward.

  48. Mission Matters Ep. 44: Harold Braswell, SLU's "Jewish Jesuit"

    Listen to Dr. Harold Braswell, SLU professor of Health Care Ethics, speak about how he has integrated his Jewish heritage with the Catholic Jesuit mission of SLU. For more information on his experience with the Hawthorne Dominicans, you can read this article:...

  49. Mission Matters Ep. 43: Tim Hercules & IntoSLU

    Tim Hercules, Director of IntoSLU, speaks about our international Billikens and the program designed to optimize their SLU experience.

  50. Mission Matters Ep. 42: Jim Roach & the Ignatian Family Teach In

    Jim Roach, long-time Campus Minister at SLU and moderator of the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) speaks about this incredible opportunity for students all across the nation (and world!) Listen to find out where the Billikens are headed next week to put into practice "the faith that…

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Saint Louis University’s Office of Mission and Identity ensures that the principles and traditions of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, and the mission and core values of SLU are integrated into operations, structures, programs and practices, and the formation of its students, faculty, staff, administration and board members.

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