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Alumni News

Get Blue Pregame for Women's Basketball
Alumni and friends, put on your blue and head to CU! Support the MVC preseason favorite Creighton women's basketball team as it opens the 2009-10 season in its new on-campus home, the Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena. Learn more and RSVP online here.

Thanksgiving Day Alumni Mass and Continental Breakfast
Alumni and their families are invited to join fellow alumni and the St. John's parish community for the annual Thanksgiving Day Alumni Mass and Continental Breakfast, officiated by the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., Creighton University president. Breakfast will immediately follow in the V.J. and Angela Skutt Student Center, Mutual of Omaha Ballroom. Visit the alumni website for more information.

Young Alumni Pregame Event Set for Jan. 6
Young alumni (graduates from 1999 to 2009), mark your calendars now for the annual Young Alumni Pregame Event on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Then catch the Bluejay men's basketball team in its home season-opener against Drake at Qwest Center Omaha.

Save the Date: Get Blue National Game Viewing
Mark your calendars now for the Get Blue National Game Viewing Day, set for Saturday, Jan. 16, when the men's basketball team takes on the Wichita State Shockers. Watch the game with fellow alumni in varying parts of the country, or participate in the Omaha Get Blue event and see the Jays in person at Qwest Center Omaha. More information.

In the Spirit

Communion of the Saints Focus of Podcast
Creighton theology professor Eileen Burke-Sullivan, Ph.D., MCHRSP'84, discusses the Communion of the Saints in the Catholic Comments weekly podcast. Listen here.

Experience the Power of Advent
Enter into the beauty of the season of Advent with Creighton University's Online Ministries' "Praying Advent" website. Prayers for each day of Advent, readings, essays, audio retreats for download and reflections are online at Creighton's "Praying Advent" website.

Praying Online for Loved Ones Who Have Died
During November, the Catholic Church traditionally prays for the dead. Creighton University's Online Ministries offer a virtual "Book of the Names of the Dead," which allows people from around the world to e-mail names of those who have died to be included in the book -- and in prayer. (A Memorial Prayer Service is also set for Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at St. John's Church.)

Campus News

Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
Creighton University was recognized nationally by the Fulbright Program for developing Fulbright scholars. Read more.

Students Showcase Undergraduate Research Projects
Eleven Creighton undergraduate students, who participated in the 2009 Ferlic Summer Research Scholar program, showcased their original research at the fourth annual poster presentation on Nov. 2. Read more and view videos here.

Creighton Earns Workplace Wellness Award
Creighton University is one of 27 Nebraska employers to be recognized recently with a 2009 Governor's Excellence in Wellness Award for a successful workplace wellness program. Read more.

Creighton Named Good Neighbor
Creighton University once again has been recognized nationally as a "best neighbor" for its community impact. Creighton ranked in the top 10 at No. 6. Read more.

Major Grant Funds Hearing Research
Creighton University will receive nearly $5.6 million over the next five years as part of a National Institutes of Health grant to study neurosensory hearing loss -- the type of hearing loss typically associated with aging. Read more.

CU in the News

Creighton Medical Center Renews Tenet Deal
Creighton University Medical Center has renewed its partnership with Tenet Healthcare Corp. The new agreement calls for additional capital investment in the hospital, expansion of primary care networks and improved faculty recruitment efforts. Read more.

A "W" Shaped Economy?
Creighton economist Ernie Goss, Ph.D., says the economy in a nine-state Midwest region is slowly expanding but is still very fragile. Goss explains that we might be dealing with a "W" shaped economy. What does he mean by that? Watch this short video report.

Creighton Inks Downtown Stadium Agreement
Creighton has signed a 10-year deal to play baseball in Omaha's new downtown stadium -- TD Ameritrade Park. The Jays will play some of their home games in the new stadium when it opens in 2011 and all home games in 2012. Read more.

Healthy Holiday Shopping Season?
Don't count on it, says Creighton assistant professor of economics John Deskins, Ph.D. With seven million people unemployed, he says, "there's no way we can have a fully healthy season." Read more.

Bluejay Athletics

Creighton Earns 2008-09 MVC All-Academic Award
For the fifth time in seven years, Creighton has been recognized with the Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic Award. Bluejay student-athletes posted a 3.32 cumulative grade-point average over the 2008-09 academic calendar. Read more. 

Women's Soccer: Three Named Academic All-District
Creighton's Eden Hingwing, Kyla Hoskins (pictured at right) and Claire Zach were all named to CoSIDA's Academic All-District Seven Women's Soccer Second Team. Read more. Creighton (12-5-2 overall) plays Missouri State in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament tonight (Nov. 6) at Morrison Stadium, 6 p.m. start. The winner advances to the championship match on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. More women's soccer.

Men's Soccer: Finlay Named Academic All-District
Creighton sophomore Ethan Finlay has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VII First-Team as voted on by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Read more. Creighton (7-3-4 overall) concludes regular-season play against Drake this Saturday (Nov. 7), with the MVC Tournament beginning Friday, Nov. 13, in Des Moines, Iowa. More on men's soccer.

Women's Basketball Tabbed MVC Preseason Favorites
The Creighton women's basketball team has been picked to win the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) as voted on by the league's coaches, sports information directors and media. Bluejay senior forward Megan Neuvirth was tabbed the MVC Preseason Player of the Year. Read more. Download the women's basketball media guide.

Men's Basketball Picked Second In Preseason MVC Poll
The Creighton men's basketball team has been picked to finish second in the Missouri Valley Conference, according to the preseason poll of the league's coaches, sports information directors and media. Read more. Download the men's basketball media guide.

Creighton to Host MVC Volleyball Tournament
The Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball Tournament will be held Nov. 26-28 at Creighton's Ryan Athletic Center and D.J. Sokol Arena. The Jays begin a four-game homestand against Drake this Saturday (Nov. 7) at 7 p.m. More on volleyball.