(continued from previous page) 4. On behalf of the entire Xavier community, we thank you for your leadership and service. Are there any words of wisdom or reflections that you would like to share with our Xavier Family? JP: If you would have told me back in 1998 that 22 years from then I would have a professional career that started with an NBA Championship with the Detroit Pistons, to experiencing the largest bankruptcy in history while with General Motors, to eight moves across four states, and a global pandemic, I’d have said nothing out of sheer disbelief. I share this because none of us know what truly lies ahead…but what I do know is that each of our experiences leads to the next. Good and bad, each of these are moments to learn from and reflect upon. Leaning on faith and knowing when to trust in that faith will provide us with rewards never imagined. Claire: The Xavier community provides just that, a community. It is so important for all of us to take care of each other and support each other. That is the foundation of my career in public health and what I do every day is rewarding.
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#XavierXperience! Our New (and Hopefully Temporary) Normal
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March 17, 2020. The last day Xavier students attended class in-person. Most had no idea the day had so many “lasts”. Since then our world has changed, our lives have changed and we continue to live in unprecedented times. Technology, aided by amazing faculty and staff, has made it possible for our students to continue to learn at every level. At Xavier we deeply care about each and every student and have a responsibility to teach them, not only academically, but about faith and social development. We are proud to say that we have worked at each one. What follows are some unique ways we have pivoted to online learning, to providing faith opportunities, and to providing social development while celebrating what makes Xavier special. On page 14, enjoy portions of unsolicited appreciation letters written by an international student and a parent. It is moments such as this that make us proud to witness our staff and students shine through this challenging time.
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