SLU Celebrates the Holidays
Move over Blue Santa! Santa Marley Linnenbrink wishes everyone a “Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!” from Tegeler Hall. Photo by Katie Linnenbrink
Future Billikens Chloe Lemons, Kaitlyn Smith and Max Smith enjoy the “snow” and the
University Christmas Tree at Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Charlotte Kawa
Little Billiken Jude Brennan, son of Kate Brennan (A&S ’02), a staff member in the
College of Arts and Sciences, and P.J. Brennan (SPS ’12), holds a candle during SLU’s
tree lighting ceremony during Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Kate Brennan
Blue Santa and his elves join staff members in the School of Social Work to collect
the school’s contributions to this year’s toy drive. Photo by Karen Bolinger
Members of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) celebrate with CFO David Heimburger
at the annual “Heimburger Christmas Party” at the Wool Center on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Pictured (front, left to right) Ed Pfeiffer, Josh Johnson, Jim Moran and Alex Calza;
(back, left to right) Henry Owens, McKayla Green, Air'Shay Lampkin, Darryl Walker,
Joey the Dealer, Sheila Hatcher, David Heimburger and Doug Thomas. Photo by Amy Russell
Students grab a holiday nibble to help them through finals courtesy of University
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and Fran Pestello, Ph.D., at Cupples House. Photo
by Steve Long
SLU Blue Santa's gift wish - a new blue 'sleigh'. SLU Blue Santa saw this new 'sleigh'
as he began making rounds for the SLU Toy Drive on Thursday, Dec. 12, as it was parked
outside of the Wool Center. Photo by Elf Holly Jingles
The Hospital Medicine Section contributed many bags of toys towards SLU's Blue Santa
program and had fun getting pictures taken with Blue Santa. Pictured (back row, left
to right) Nitika Kaswan, M.D., Karra Adams, DNP, Justin Purdy, M.D., Mary Streif,
Joe Wheeler, M.D., Blue Santa; (front row, left to right) Jessica Mitchell, PA-C,
and Keniesha Thompson, M.D. Photo submitted by Mary Streif
A group of merry makers celebrates together at Christmas on the Quad. Photo submitted
by Dom Pryor
Many Micahs gathered on Monday, Dec. 9 to celebrate the holidays, enjoy treats and
sparkling grape juice, share TikTok videos, and to raise funds to help the kids at
Gateway 180. Photo by Debra Wilson
Future Billiken William Maitz shares a hug with the Billiken at the University Tree
Lighting Ceremony at Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Lynn Grimshaw Maitz
Alumni Bridget McDermott Flood (A&S ’78, Grad A&S ’80) and Michael Flood (A&S ’73)
help future Billiken Bard AuBuchon (center) get up close and personal with the holiday
decorations in the new Career Services Center during Christmas on the Quad. Photo
by A.C. AuBuchon
Future Billiken Jude Brennan, visits with Santa Claus during a special visit at Christmas
on the Quad. Photo by Kate Brennan
Billiken family members - Charlie, Michelle and future alumna Chloe (center) - kick
off the holiday season after Thanksgiving dinner and celebrate the joy that family
truly is. Photo by Jim Carpentier
Students attend a holiday party thrown by SLUCare physician and faculty member Christine
Jacobs, M.D. Photos by Chandra Morris and Tonya Bland
Students Jadah McCaston, Macy McCandles and Emma Payne visit Santa during Christmas
on the Quad. Photo submitted by Greta Henderson
The leadership team of the Division of Housing and Residence Life gathers during the
department's holiday party. (From left) John Rios, Jeremy Schierhoff, Amanda Heubach,
Manisha Ford-Thomas, Lauren Davis and Piere Washington. Photo submitted by Amanda
Heubach
(Left to right) Caleb Laschinski, Tino Alivia, Taylor Baxter and Rachel Raynier load
up with Christmas cookies and other treats at the Micah Program Holiday Party. Photo
by Debra Wilson
(Left to right) Micah members Michael Ogunfowokan, Michael Kenney and Christa Lolley
enjoy a holiday treat. Photo by Debra Wilson
Santa Claus and SLU students give the Rockettes a run for their money during Christmas
on the Quad. Photo submitted by the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement
Members of SLU's SLUCare staff snap a festive photo. Photo submitted by Farzana Hoque,
M.D.
The Division of Housing and Residence Life gathers to embrace love at the department's
holiday party. Photo submitted by Amanda Heubach
Students attend a holiday party thrown by SLUCare physician and faculty member Christine
Jacobs, M.D. Photos by Chandra Morris and Tonya Bland
(From left to right) Farzana Hoque, M.D., Joe Wheeler, M.D., Josh Mayer, M.D., snap
a photo at a holiday party for SLU's medical staff members. Photo submitted by Farzana
Hoque, M.D.
(From left) Tara Houston and Kathryn Dortch from the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement
snap a holiday selfie with the Billiken at Christmas on the Quad. Photo submitted
by Tara Houston
Members of the Office of Alumni and Donor Engagement share a moment with Santa Claus
during Christmas on the Quad. Those pictured are: Annelise Pivin, Jessica Pressler,
Debbie Dill Garvin, Claire Herman, Rachel Rimmerman, Tara Houston, Jessica BouAoun,
Tony Minor and Julie Anderson-Gibbons. Photo submitted by Tara Houston
The Black Alumni Association celebrates at the association’s annual Holiday Bash event
in Il Monastero on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Those pictured include: Regina Walton, of the
Diversity and Community Engagement; Joshua Johnson, of the Department of Public Safety;
Charles Martin, Diversity and Community Engagement, Michael F. Jones, II, Ph.D., SLU
alumnus and Black Alumni Association president, and University Trustee Darryl Jones.
Photo submitted by Tara Houston
Students in the Executive Master of International Business (EMIB) Program celebrate
the holidays with Ugly Sweater Lunch during their last class day. Photo submitted
by Jill Newman
Is that Olaf tagging along with Blue Santa? Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Blue Santa gathers with University President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., Fran Pestello,
Ph.D., and staff members in the President's Office as he makes his SLU rounds. Photo
submitted by Jessica Trout
The Black Alumni Association celebrates at its annual holiday gathering at Il Monastero.
Photo submitted by Tara Houston
Blue Santa stops to thank members of BGI Constructors as they continue work on SLU's
new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building on campus. Photo submitted
by Jessica Trout
Joshua Johnson, of the Department of Public Safety, and Tara Houston of the Office
of Alumni and Donor Engagement mug for the camera to celebrate the season. Photo submitted
by Tara Houston
Senior Medical Laboratory Science students pose for a Christmas card photo that was
sent to all of their clinical sites and clinical preceptors thanking them for teaching
and mentoring them during their senior clinical rotations. Those pictured include
(left to right) Phuong Truong, Kari Kernen, Awa Diop, Kate Simokaitis, Rachel McMillin,
Brittany Krafft, Logan Stahl, Taylor Hartfield and Kelsey Garbe. Photo by Lizzie Sextro
Blue Santa stops for a selfie with staff members in the Office of Diversity and Community
Engagement. Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Faculty, staff members, students and alumni from the Richard A. Chaifetz School of
Business donated dry food items and canned goods plus cash donations for 16 families
of Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis, an organization helping children-in-need meet
their full academic potential through supporting their college dreams for more than
40 years. Here, staff and faculty members drop off SLU’s donations. Photo submitted
by Jill Newman
Blue Santa's helpers have their hands full with donations from the SLU community.
Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Sophomore Joseph Talarico, a psychology student, poses during a snowfall between Verhaegen
and DuBourg Hall. Photo submitted by Joseph Talarico
Regina Walton (left) of the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, and Judi
Buncher of the Office of Mission and Identity, stand with donations, including many
from the University's Hospital Medicine Section, for a family adopted by Walton's
office. Photo submitted by Regina Walton
Staff members in the Grab and Go in Busch Student Center share a moment with Blue
Santa. Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Members of SLUCare's Marketing team offer Blue Santa a break and company as he makes
his rounds. Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Staff members gather with Blue Santa as he collects donated toys on the south campus.
Photo submitted by Jessica Trout
Members of the School of Social Work gather for a holiday party. Photo submitted by
Karen Bolinger
There has been much mistletoeing and many hearts glowing as the Saint Louis University community, from current and future alumni to students to staff and faculty, celebrated the holiday season.
There have been kids jingle-belling and folks telling each other to "Be of good cheer."
With loved ones drawn near, SLU's Billikens have enjoyed marshmallows roasting and caroling out in the snow.
As 2019 comes to a close, the SLU community has shared many spectacular pictures showing that, truly, this is the hap-happiest season of all to be a Billiken.
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!