Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. J. Michael Pressimone on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Inaugurations are generally held within the first six months of a new president's arrival. Enthusiasm is still high. The president has had time to know the campus and people better, more fully understand its challenges and opportunities, and thus, be able to build a compelling message, direction and vision. While Dr. Pressimone is getting a head start on knowing Fontbonne before his official start date through transitioning meetings and committees, his first two months on campus are during the summer which is a different experience than the academic year offers. From a practical standpoint, the rule of thumb is that an inauguration requires a minimum of six months of planning!

More details will be forthcoming on all the special events as part of the Inauguration celebration.

The Theatre Alumni Group will celebrate several awards the Mustard Seed Theatre recently received from the St. Louis Critics Circle Awards, during a special reception and advance production of "Falling" on Thursday, April 10th. "Falling" is the award winning off-broadway play by Fontbonne Professor of Theatre, Deanna Jent.  It is based upon Jent's life and her family's experience bringing up an autistic child.

The reception will begin at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, immediately followed by the production at 8 pm. Reservations are required. Please contact Margaret Hesse '89 at 314.880.3608 or mhesse@tuethkeeney.com.  Admission is free with a donation of canned good(s) that will be distributed to those in need.

"Falling" will return for a regular run on campus from April 11-May 4, 2014. For more information on securing tickets for a future production, and to read more about other special events, please visit the Mustard Seed Theatre Website.

The Fontbonne University office of Alumni Relations and the Cyber Security Program in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invite you to the Spring Alumni Professional Networking Event on:

Wednesday, April 23
5:30-6:30 pm
Networking Reception: complimentary wine, beer & appetizers
lobby, Jack C. Taylor Library
6:30-7:30 pm
Main presentation in the Lewis Room, Jack C. Taylor Library

Meet fellow alumni, St. Louis City Police Chief Sam Dotson '01 and retired County Police Chief Tim Fitch '99 for a conversation about how our city is prepared to deal with school safety, St. Louis' crime rating, cyber security threats and other behind the scenes observations. Register Now.

     ♦ Onsite instruction at your facility or on campus.

     ♦ Needs assessment to tailor services.

     ♦ Corporate discounts to help lower the cost of tuition.

     ♦ Certificates, courses & seminars available.

     ♦ Evening and online degrees provide maximum flexibility.

For more information visit our website or contact the Office of Corporate Academic Services at 314.889.4675 or corporate@fontbonne.edu

Soccer Teams Honored for Scholastic Achievements

Both men's and women's soccer teams were honored by the National Soccer Coaches of America Association with the 2012-13 Team Academic Award for team grade point averages. Fontbonne was one of only 184 colleges across the country to have both its men's and women's teams receive the honor. This is the second straight year the women's team has received the honor and the first year for the men. Click here for sports schedules and other athletics news.

Alumni Reunion Weekend

Save the Date. October 10-12, 2014.  New date, new activities, new president, but forever purple and gold! Celebrating with all alumni classes with special recognition given to the 10th, 25th and 50th anniversary classes.  
Don't miss the State of the "U" address from Fontbonne's new President, Dr. J. Michael Pressimone.  For more information contact: 314.889.1403 or email alumnievents@fontbonne.edu