The Rev. Julio Giulietti, S.J. will be formerly installed as the eighth president of Wheeling Jesuit University the weekend of Oct. 19, 2007. Invited guests include national dignitaries and community leaders from all walks of life.

The festive inaugural activities begin Oct. 19 and the formal installation ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20.
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Georgetown President Dr. John J. DeGioia is Keynote Speaker at Inauguration

"Wheeling Jesuit University is honored that Dr. DeGioia has agreed to participate in the inaugural celebration of his friend and colleague, and our new President Julio Giulietti, S.J." - Dr. James F. Birge, Executive Vice President.

The Rev. Julio Giulietti, S.J. will be formally installed as the eighth President of Wheeling Jesuit University at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Alma Grace McDonough Center. The moment will be marked by two days of festivities and ceremonies, many open to the public.
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WJU Alumnus Leading a Life of Service to Others

WJU prepares students for life, leadership, and service and alumni are definitely putting this into practice.

Wheeling resident Joe Saverimuttu, class of '06, spent his first year as a graduate as part of the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, based in Denver, Colorado.

Academic Dean, Dr. Letha Zook recommended the program to Joe to help him figure out what he wanted to do in life. Zook had served in the program as a house mentor for those confused about the direction in their lives.
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WJU Alumni Launches Facebook Site

Wheeling Jesuit University has launched a new communication tool to allow alumni to communicate better with one another and with the University.

In early October, the Alumni Relations Office became a member of the Facebook community when Wheeling Jesuit Gold went live. The site offers alumni, current students and prospective students the opportunity to keep up to date on campus activities, news stories, pictures and athletic events.

“This is a new and exciting endeavor for the alumni office. We are excited to enter the world of Facebook. I hope our alumni will join our community and become active members,” said Kelly Klubert '85, director of Alumni Relations. “The project is the brainchild of John Paul Nardelli, our graduate assistant. I thank him for all his work creating and maintaining the site.”
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Cardinal Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members

Wheeling Jesuit University welcomed three new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame, Saturday, Sept. 22 at a morning ceremony that began with a brunch and concluded with the unveiling of three new plaques to hang on the McDonough wall of fame.

Honorees are: Avon Lake, Ohio resident Michael J. Gerrasch '96; Downingtown, Pa. resident Jill Sassaman Neuhaus '95; and Selinsgrove, Pa. resident James W. Findlay '96.
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Cardinal Women Golfers Win The Northern Regional at Crispin

Reigning WVIAC champions, the Wheeling Jesuit University Lady Cardinals won the WVIAC Northern Regional held at Oglebay's Crispin course Sept. 23 and 24.

Coach Vail is proud of her young team, now in its fourth year of existence and already claiming the WVIAC crown twice. Her women have also been recognized by the NGCA (National Golf Coaches Association) for their academic excellence, coming in at the number eight spot in the national poll, with a GPA of 3.673.
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