Get Ready for Having Fun: The Campus Activities Board Events for The Fall of 2022
“Students can expect more of us now that there will be no masks or social distancing… there will be more events with a larger number of people attending.”
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Your new home away from home: Adjusting to life at Saint Leo as an international student
One of the perks of attending a culturally diverse university like Saint Leo University is that you never feel completely alone. The international student population makes up 22 percent of the university campus, with students hailing from over 100 countries.
A journey of prayer and discernment: Saint Leo alumnus prepares for ordination to the priesthood
On May 21, the Diocese of St. Petersburg will witness the ordination of two men to the Catholic priesthood—including, notably, Saint Leo University alumnus Zachary “Zach” Brasseur, who graduated from Saint Leo in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor in theology.
“Oh, the places you’ll go!” Alumni of 2021: seizing opportunities and dreaming big.
Although every incoming freshman class is “the biggest yet” at Saint Leo University, it’s important to remember the graduate of previous classes. Having weathered through COVID-19, the old Colleges and Honors program and a different university president, Saint Leo’s alumni have seen it all.
Zooeyia: Animal companions and mental health
On April 18, students at Saint Leo’s University Main Campus enjoyed the company of many different animals during “Zooeyia,” an event sponsored by the College of Education and Social Services. From 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, attendees interacted with various animals located in different spots across campus.
Sigma Tau Delta hosts yard sale to support Ukraine
On April 22, Sigma Tau Delta hosted a yard sale to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The week leading up to the event, students were encouraged to drop off gently used items such as books, glassware, and clothing. An art station was set up where students could decorate shirts and finger paint with the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag. The event’s profits will go towards the Red Cross and Wyższa Szkoła Humanitas, a Polish university dedicated to helping Ukrainian refugees. The Humanitas Foundation allocates funds for people escaping the war in Ukraine and seeking shelter within the university.
Academic Excellence Day 2022
On April 7, Saint Leo University celebrated its annual Academic Excellence Day to honor and recognize the achievements of students on university campus.
Dr. Frank Hernandez: home away from his home
Dr. Frank Hernandez is a professor who is always motivated to help his students be the best versions of themselves; his students love him for what and how he is.
How transgender students can be visible on campus
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated every March 31. It aims to bring attention to the discrimination and violence faced by the trans community while also celebrating their lives and contributions.
The new rules and policies of the Wellness Center
On April 8th, Saint Leo University officially opened the new Wellness Center located on the university’s main campus in Saint Leo, FL. The center is dedicated to mind, body, and spirit connections. The Wellness Center is open to students, faculty, staff, and others outside the school community. As a way of maintaining the community-oriented nature of the Wellness Center, there are policies about membership and rules to follow while using the facilities at the center.
