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SJU Athletics Newsletter: May 2014

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The Newsletter for Alumni, Parents and Friends of Hawk Athletics

May 2014

Congratulations to the Class of 2014

More than 80 Saint Joseph's student-athletes were among the members of the Class of 2014 who graduated on May 17.? While most participated in University Commencement Exercises, members of the baseball and men's and women's track teams received their degrees in special graduation ceremonies later that evening and on May 20, respectively.? For the first time, special white graduation sashes were worn to identify student-athletes.? photos>

Four SJU Teams Earn NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Four Saint Joseph's University athletic teams - golf, women's lacrosse, women's rowing and softball - have earned Public Recognition Awards from the National Collegiate Athletic Association for their latest Academic Progress Rate scores. more>?

A-10 Among Top Conferences in APR>

ATHLETICS News

Hawkins and Galloway Named Class of 1950 Award Recipients
Mo Hawkins (women's soccer) and Langston Galloway (men's basketball) have been selected as the 2014 recipients of Saint Joseph's Class of 1950 Award, as SJU's top graduating student-athletes. They were honored at the University's Commencement on May 17. more>

SJU Announces 2013-14 Individual Team Award Winners

Lafferty Tabbed as New Hawk Mascot
Brian Lafferty has been selected as the Saint Joseph's University Hawk mascot for the 2014-15 season, becoming the 35th student to represent the University in that capacity. A rising senior, Lafferty served as the Hawk mascot for the women's basketball program in 2013-14 and previously worked as a team manager with SJU men's basketball. more>

More Headlines

Hawks Dominate Atlantic 10 Baseball Postseason Honors | SJU Earns Second Seed at A-10 Championship

Wray, McGee Headline NEC Men's Lacrosse Honorees | Simanski to Play in USILA North-South All-Star Game

Women's Rowing Places Third at A-10 Championship | photos>

A-10 Pairings Set for 2014-15 Men's Basketball Season

Sierra, Urrea Earn A-10 Men's Tennis Honors; Davis Receives Women's Tennis Accolades

Four Women's Lacrosse Standouts Garner A-10 Recognition

Hawk Rugby to Compete in Collegiate Rugby Championships at PPL Park | Tickets>

VIDEO: Meet Current Student-Athletes on 'Take 5'

SOCIAL MEDIA: Subscribe to the Hawks YouTube Channel

ONLINE STORE: Gifts for Moms, Dads & Grads

DEVELOPING EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS

SJU Student-Athletes have the Passion to be Champions
You don't play a sport at SJU unless you love it. The rewards can be far away and the work is constant and unrelenting, but passion is what drives us to be Champions Everyday. watch>

Women's Track's O'Connor to Perform Post-Graduate Service with AmeriCorp
Senior Darcy O'Connor, a four-year member of the women's cross country and track teams, is among 33 SJU students from the Class of 2014 who will be performing post-graduate volunteer service. O'Connor will work for AmeriCorps as a fellow with Tenacity in Boston, an organization that combines academic enrichment, tennis/fitness, and life skills to provide new opportunities to underserved urban youth and to increase high school graduation rates. more>

More Headlines

SJU to Host Youth Summer Sports Camps and Clinics

PHOTOS: Baseball & Softball Alumni Day | Tennis Alumni Day

DOWNLOAD: Official SJU Athletics Mobile App

ALL-ACCESS: Check Out Video from the A-10 Digital Network

Greetings from Hawk Hill,

May is among my favorite times of the year.? As the weather warms, you can feel a palpable buzz on campus.? Whether it's final exams, championship competition or graduation, the month serves as the culmination of all the dedication and hard work put in over the past year.

For our seniors, it is a particularly remarkable time, providing an opportunity for reflection. The relationships they have created and experiences they have shared with teammates and coaches during their time on Hawk Hill will remain with them forever. We wish them well as they move on to the next chapter in their lives and look forward to them returning and staying active and involved.

The conclusion of the academic year can be a stressful time for our student-athletes and we would like to offer special kudos to our Academic Support staff. Our most recent APR scores - which included four teams receiving public recognition awards from the NCAA - are a testament to their efforts.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge all of the generous individuals who have supported our teams this year by making a contribution to the Hawk Athletic Fund.? If you have not already done so, you still have an opportunity to directly impact the experience of our student-athletes by making a gift at sjuhawks.com/haf. Thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm and passion for the Hawks.

Go Hawks!

Don DiJulia
Director of Athletics

Athletic Events

SJU SOCCER WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY

Join the SJU Soccer teams for a World Cup Watch Party on June 22 when Team USA takes on Portugal. more>

More Athletics Events

May 31 - June 1: Collegiate Rugby Championships | Tickets>

June 22: SJU Soccer World Cup Watch Party

June 23: Jack Gallagher '63 Alumni Golf Outing

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