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The St. Ambrose University e-Newsletter November 2009

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Here's the November edition of the AmbroseZine. Read and enjoy.

-- Winter Commencement
-- Scholarship Named to Honor Orfitelli
-- Sundberg Named Sandburg President
-- Alumni Event: Christmas Parties
-- Sports Scoop
-- What's Going on at Galvin
-- 'From St. Ambrose to the big stage for Bluder, Pingeton'
-- This Month's SAU IQ and Last Month's Results

Winter Commencement
Read all the details about this year's Winter Commencement, Saturday, Dec. 19. A list of degree candidates is also posted.
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Scholarship Named to Honor Orfitelli
An endowed scholarship will be offered annually in the memory of Mike Orfitelli, Department of Kinesiology Professor and Chair, who passed away suddenly Oct. 17. Read More >>
Sundberg Named Sandburg President
Alum and first-generation college graduate Lori Sundberg '03 DBA, recently was named president of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Ill. Read More >>

Alumni Event: Christmas Parties
It's not yet Thanksgiving, but now is the time to reserve a spot on your holiday calendar with fellow alums! Christmas parties in Milwaukee, Chicago, Peoria and the Quad Cities are sure to bring holiday cheer! Read More >>
Sports Scoop
After winning the MCC Volleyball Championship Nov. 14, the Queen Bees will host the NAIA championship opener against the College of the Ozarks (Mo.) Nov. 21 at Lee Lohman Arena. Read More >>

Bowling: SAU Women Sixth, Men Eighth at Warhawk Open
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Golf: SAU received a one-year contract extension to host the 2011 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championships. Read More >>
What's Going on at Galvin
Be delighted Dec. 5-6 by this year's children's musical, "A Year With Frog and Toad," presented by the SAU Theatre Department.
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Professor of Art, Leslie Bell, is showing his art exhibit, "Girl Whirl," at the Quad City Arts. Read More >>

'From St. Ambrose to the big stage for Bluder, Pingeton'
Former SAU Queen Bee basketball coaches Lisa Bluder, head coach for Iowa, and Robin Pingeton, head coach for Illinois State, met on opposite sides of the court Nov. 15 during the KCRG-TV Hawkeye Challenge in Iowa City. Read the QCOnline story >>

This Month's SAU IQ
What position did Lori Sundberg '03 DBA have before being named president of Carl Sandburg College?

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Last Month's SAU IQ

Question: What college did the women's volleyball team beat to win the regular season title?
Answer: Clarke College
Winner: Amanda Ziegeweid ’01