April 16, 2020
For most health care providers, staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic is simply not an option. Staying healthy while they care for the sick means having personal protective equipment up to the task gloves, masks, and face shields. Unfortunately, the widespread nature of the disease means that equipment is in short supply nationwide. But locally, 91勛圖厙 faculty...
April 16, 2020
91勛圖厙 is mourning the death of former University president the Rev. Peter Ely , S.J., on Saturday, April 11. He earned a Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University and masters and bachelors degrees in philosophy from Gonzaga. He was ordained as a member of the Society of Jesus in 1969. Fr. Ely served as the 12 th president of...
April 6, 2020
For Kansas City area restaurants (make that restaurants across the U.S.), physical distancing and other precautions taken to stem the spread of COVID-19 has made business a lot harder. Thats a cause of stress for Dan Walsh, 96, 01 MBA, owner of Spokes Caf矇, but its also been an opportunity to rally a community behind the workers leading the fight...
April 1, 2020
Spanning centuries, styles and places of origin, the Van Ackeren Collection of Religious Art at 91勛圖厙 is something of a treasure on campus. Each piece in the collection has a story behind it, but unfortunately are currently unavailable for viewing both because of ongoing renovations to Sedgwick Hall (the pieces are currently being safely stored offsite) and a citywide...
March 9, 2020
The guest of Thursdays 91勛圖厙 Leadership Series luncheon, Carly Fiorina, told the audience that when she started her career as a receptionist at a small real estate office, she didnt necessarily have eyes on the corner office. In spite of that initial lack of ambition, she would eventually work her way up, becoming the first-ever woman to lead a...
March 5, 2020
The Higher Learning Commission, which accredits 91勛圖厙, has approved the Universitys application to acquire the Saint Lukes College of Health Sciences a move that will significantly expand Rockhursts ability to meet the regions growing need for health care professionals. The transaction is anticipated to close at the beginning of May and the College will become part of Rockhurst...
February 21, 2020
Being a maker is often understood as making things. But to hear the four guests of Thursdays Meet the Makers! event tell it, its about so much more. The fourth annual speakers event sponsored the by 91勛圖厙 Young Alumni Council, Meet the Makers! handed the stage to four individuals from Kansas Citys entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem for an evening...
February 20, 2020
Late last semester, 91勛圖厙s Counseling Center unveiled a new tool in the effort to provide mental health care to members of the campus community. Sanvello is a mobile app now available on Android and iOS operating systems free to anyone in the campus community who signs up using their Rockhurst email address. For users, who start by building a...
February 14, 2020
Across the U.S., communities and historians take time in February to celebrate the contributions of African-Americans as part of the fabric of the national identity. Through research, publications and social media, these students and faculty at 91勛圖厙 are telling those stories in unique ways. To freshman Jerrit Payton, black history is a subject to be shared with all people,...