Sister Dorothy Neuhofer, the University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, is currently the longest-running staff member in the Saint Leo community; she has worked for the University for 49 years as of today, and she has enjoyed those 49 years thoroughly. By next year, she will have worked for the University for half a century – and her many years of hard work for and dedication to the University are a testament to her love of Saint Leo and its history.
Have you ever wondered how certain things came to be? Now that the University has reached its 125th anniversary, thoughts are being pointed to the school’s physical growth and academic history – how it all started. However, this article will explore the origins of two features of the SLU community that may not be on everyone’s minds.
Walking down the path to the lake or to Apartments 1-4, one might noticed a short wall enclosing a tiny cemetery. Entering the cemetery, there are four raised headstones lined up behind one another. These headstones mark the resting place of the second (Francis Sadlier), third (Marion Bowman), fourth (Fidelis Dunlap), and fifth (Patrick Shelton) Abbots of the Saint Leo University Abbey. The first Abbot, Charles Mohr, was put to rest in the Grotto. Behind the Abbots’ headstones is a crucifix in front of and a small barrier wall. The right side of cemetery is the resting place of monks. The left side is shared with the Nuns and notable people related to the Abbey.
The Garden of Gethsemane and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto across State Road 52 takes people into a different atmosphere. The tunnel of trees that light cannot pierce lead the way to what people at the University nickname “The Grotto.” For many years, The Grotto has been used as a place for peace and spiritual refreshment. However, many students of the University go for a different experience: for a night to be scared by the unknown. But it is not just the unknown of the darkness and dense foliage that students are unfamiliar and uninformed with; students, along with many other people who visit The Grotto or affiliated with the University, do not know the true meanings behind the statues and designs, or even why The Grotto exists. Brother Stannis Law, Prior of the Saint Leo Abbey, aids in bringing more of an appreciation for The Grotto by sharing his research and insight about its history.
In 1978, Hatfield was employed as a clerk in the Campus Bookstore. Her starting pay was $2.65 per hour. This was also the year of the first test-tube baby, the prototype of Sony’s first Walkman, and the first online forum.
Saint Edward Hall, which is currently the main office space for many faculty and staff members, began its construction in 1926. However, at this time, the hall was not meant to be the office space that it is today; rather, it was to be designed as a dormitory – the first ever at the school – for students. It was completed by the Christmas of that year and cost around $250,000 to complete. Each of the offices used to be living spaces for students, and many offices were once used for other purposes; for example, one office may have been used as a shower, and another as a reception room. A library was also once stationed at what is now known as Trane Stop. In 1940, loudspeakers were placed above the building and were used to broadcast the new campus radio station WLEO.The first time you ever set foot on the University’s main campus, you were probably awestruck by the overall beauty of it; behind all of this, however, the history of the campus remained a mystery to you, the answers lying in wait in the buildings that populate the campus. What did all of these buildings represent? Where did they come from? This article takes a look at several buildings currently and previously on campus and explores some of their origins and histories.
Two ambassadors from the Pasco County Supervisor of Election’s Office hosted an event, sponsored by Dr. Heather Parker and Mr. Francis Orlando, in which students and staff were encouraged to register to vote on the spot.
People must register to vote by midnight of Oct. 6 or have sent in a registration form postmarked by then in order to vote in the election. Voting is only permitted in the state of residence and prior to voting, and any change of address must be reported. Voters can report a change of address at the polls on the day they vote thanks to a new digital system. Registration is a once in a lifetime activity. Once you have registered to vote, you don’t have to register again unless you relocate to a different state.
By Annie Hays, Arts & Entertainment As the job market continuously becomes competitive, many students…
Dr. Kirk became president in January 1997. While he has been in office, the campus has undergone dramatic changes. The student population more than doubled during his term; it expanded from approximately 7,400 students to 16,500. Meanwhile, the campus has had 11 new buildings added to its design, including the Donald R. Tapia School of Business.
The Student Government Union and Student Services Annual Awards Banquet is an annual awards banquet to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations. This year the theme for the awards was “Green and Gold.” Participants were strongly encouraged to dress in green and cold attire. The ceremony took place on April 10, 2014, in the SCC Boardrooms. Faculty, staff, students, and families gathered for the celebration.
