Gigantes y Cabezudos By Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93, 08 Mar 2006 2 min read Gigantes y Cabezudos In December 2005, a devil, a chicken head, a chocolate-dipped rabbit, a blue hand, a hamburger, and even a 12-foot-tall figure of St. Ignatius were among more than 30 “giants and heads” that paraded around campus.
Science and Social Justice By Kim Kooyers, 08 Mar 2006 11 min read Science and Social Justice Social entrepreneurs use technology to address some of the world’s urgent needs.
A Dream Opportunity By Monte Lorenzet, 08 Mar 2006 3 min read A Dream Opportunity Santa Clara University’s sleep lab is one of only a very few such research facilities at an undergraduate institution. The lab will be fully operational within the next few months–but it’s already benefiting students, faculty, the University, and the research community.
Portrait of an SCU Student Voter By Kim Kooyers, 09 Sep 2005 7 min read Portrait of an SCU Student Voter Survey shows most students vote and want honest politicians.
Unfinished Message By Toshio Mori, 09 Sep 2005 5 min read Unfinished Message We share an excerpt from a collection of short stories by Mori, whose work highlights the plight of Japanese immigrants in the U.S. during World War II. The book is a part of the California Legacy Series, a partnership between SCU and Heyday Books.
The Drive to Create SCM Staff, 09 Sep 2005 6 min read The Drive to Create Albert Hoagland, helped to build the first disk drive, and now works to preserve the history of magnetic disk storage.
The Familiar Stranger By Cynthia M. Baker, 09 Sep 2005 6 min read The Familiar Stranger Jewish assistant professor of religious studies, Baker has found a fit between Jews and Jesuits.
Taking a shot overseas By David Driver, 10 Mar 2005 4 min read Taking a shot overseas Former Bronco basketball players keep their careers going by playing professionally around the world.
Embracing Differences By Adam Breen, 10 Mar 2005 2 min read Embracing Differences An SCU student spends a summer helping children in Moscow orphanages.
An Extraordinary Secret By Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly ’93, 10 Mar 2005 4 min read An Extraordinary Secret SCU Professor of Music Hans Boepple is a gifted pianist and dedicated teacher.
The Koko Connection By Victoria Hendel De La O, 10 Mar 2005 7 min read The Koko Connection Senior Tierra Wilson’s perseverance landed her a job as a gorilla research assistant and caregiver.
A Rotation in Ethics By Rita Beamish ’74, 10 Mar 2005 10 min read A Rotation in Ethics Students learn about the ethics of health care by shadowing doctors and nurses at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose.