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Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J. Elected As New Jesuit Superior General

In Rome on Saturday, January 19, 2008, Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J. was elected to be the new Jesuit Superior General. As the leader of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Nicolas will succeed Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., who is retiring from the position at the age of 79.
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Lenten Message From University President Julio Giulietti, S.J.

Some of you have asked if I could offer a few suggestions for meditation leading to prayers for the Lenten Season. I am happy to do so. Below are two links that I use myself, alternating from one to the other daily. You may find one or both of interest.
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Alumna Chosen to Head SUNY Center

Beez Schell, Ph.D. '89 Named as Founding Director of the Professional Development Center at SUNY

Lea Ann 'Beez' Schell '89 has been named the founding director of the Professional Development Center at the State University of New York Fredonia.

Schell will begin her new position in June and will hold the faculty rank as a professor in the department of sports management and exercise science.
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WJU Alumnus Joins Bush Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President George W. Bush recently announced Chris Frech has been named deputy assistant to the President for legislative affairs.
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First Varsity Team Returns to Campus

Wheeling Jesuit University's first men's varsity team returned to town Saturday, Jan. 26, to celebrate and remember the first tip-off in the great tradition of Cardinal basketball.
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