12/22/2017

The senior class of the Investigative and Medical Science program along with the Medical
Laboratory Sciences program go for a sleigh ride in the Allied Health Professions
Building lobby. (From left) Justin McCarver, Joseph Vander Heyden, Amanda Reed, Kalley
Schwab, Linda Le, Brad Lanford, Kayla Schmidt, Caleb Brown. Photo by Corey Mauer

Marley, dreaming of a ‘Merry Christmas!’ Marley comes to work with his owner, Katie
Linnenbrink to visit with students as they wait for their advising appointments in
the College for Public Health and Social Justice, bringing cheer to all. Submitted
by Katie Linnenbrink

Several employees in the Controller’s Office gather to snap a picture with Blue Santa
and one of his elves on Tuesday, Dec. 12. (From left) Elf, Carrie Rahl, Blue Santa,
Tyler Bleche, Megan Walton, Karen Wamhoff, Mariela Mara. Submitted by Mariela Mara

A snowman takes some time during his holiday season to catch up on the latest legal
research with his favorite journal at the School of Law. Photo by Adam Westrich

Campus Ministry mugs for the department's annual holiday selfie. Submitted by Erin
Schmidt

"Why study for finals when you can spend five hours baking Christmas cookies instead?"
Submitted by Sarah Koepsell

The School of Law communications team, Adam Westrich, Jessica Ciccone and Maria Tsikalas,
take a “family photo” in the Scott Hall lobby to adorn their suite door as part of
the school’s Holiday Door Decorating Contest. Photo by Adam Westrich

This photo served as a greeting card sent out by the students in the accelerated Master
of Science of Nursing degree program to faculty, nurse preceptors and nurse managers
who help the students throughout their clinical education. Submitted by Kristen L'Ecuyer,
Cathy Koetting and Cori Duncan

Blue Santa stops by Campus Ministry. Submitted by Susanne Chawszczewski

(From left) Lili Guo, Ph.D., Yelena Belyaeva-Standen, Ph.D., Sydney Norton, Ph.D.,
and staffer Lori Corzine enjoy a bite at the Languages, Literatures and Cultures holiday
party on Friday, Dec. 8. Submitted by Lori Corzine

Fine and Performing Arts chair Laura Franklin and freshman Matthew Brawner entertain
at the department’s holiday party. Photo by Meme Wolff

The Office of International Services celebrated one of the 12 days of Christmas with
Blue Santa. Photo by Jordan Glaser

Blue Santa stops to enjoy cookies and hot drinks during Java with the Jesuits on Wednesday,
Dec. 13 at the Campus Ministry office in the School of Medicine, which was hosted
by Robert Murphy, S.J., and several Jesuit scholastics. Submitted by Lindsey Joyce

A student smiling at how his mini-Christmas tree turned out. Photo by Jordan Glaser

Blue Santa and his elf share in the holiday spirit at the School of Education. Submitted
by Farah Habli

The Office of International Services celebrated the season with a 12 days of Christmas
countdown. (Pictured) Annie Cavedine, Cathy Donahue, Karissa Walton, Bert Barry, Jordan
Glaser, Kate Brooks and Margaret Kessler. Submitted by Annie Cavedine

Christmas baking to combat finals stress. Photo by Sarah Koepsell

Faisal Alateeg painting a pot for his mini-Christmas tree sapling at the International
Student Christmas Party. Photo by Jordan Glaser

Medical students from SLU’s chapter of Physicians for Human Rights held their third
annual Christmas Card Party on Wednesday, Dec. 6, making cards for inmates in the
Special Needs Unit at a Missouri prison. Submitted by Fred Rottnek

International students decorate cookies at the OIS International Student Christmas
party. Photo by Jordan Glaser

Students send a holiday greeting from the selfie station at the OIS International
Student Christmas party. Submitted by Jordan Glaser

The dean's office entry in the School of Law's Holiday Door Decorating contest. Photo
by Adam Westrich
As Jack Frost nips at noses and Christmas carols fill the air, the SLU community shares
their snapshots of joy, cheer and goodwill this holiday season in a holiday-themed
photo story.
From cookie baking to making cards to brighten the holiday season for those in need,
the University's staff, students and faculty members have been busy making their last
weeks before the close of 2017 merry and bright.
Newslink would like to thank all those who submitted their photos filled with holiday
spirit for this story. The Division of University Marketing and Communications wishes
the SLU community a joyful, peaceful and hopeful Christmas and happy New Year!