Celebrating Campaign Conclusion, President’s Tenure

Monday, April 11, 2011

When: Saturday, April 16

What: Building dedications and a symbolic ribbon-cutting on the University’s Maguire Campus, tours of the campus and a black tie gala in the Hagan Arena will celebrate both the tenure of outgoing President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., who is leaving next month to become president of Creighton University, as well as the successful conclusion of the University’s $150 million capital campaign.

Highlights include:

10:30 a.m.: Dedication and ribbon-cutting of Maguire Campus building

Location:  Lawn outside Merion Hall, Maguire Campus

Details: Fr. Lannon will preside at the dedication of several buildings on the University’s Maguire Campus, including Merion Hall, the largest academic building on the Maguire Campus.  A new statue of St. Ignatius, the founder of the Society of Jesus, will also be dedicated.

The dedication ceremony is open to all. Those wishing to attend can RSVP to Tara McFadden (tmcfadde@sju.edu).

 

Contact Information

Media Contact: Harriet Goodheart, Assistant Vice President for University Communications, 610-660-1532 (office), 215-219-7877 (cell)