The Rocky Mountain Collegian

John Cook gives recipe for success in business

Alumnus addresses his personal philanthropy and volunteer work

by R.H. Popli

On Sept. 12, Saint Louis University alumnus John Cook took the stage to give a speech emphasizing the effect of his philanthropic efforts on his success in business. Cook has since retired from serving as the chairman and CEO of PRG-Schultz International, Inc.

SLU junior dies; Mass on Saturday

Stephen Ringkamp, a 22-year-old student at Saint Louis University, died off-campus on Tuesday, Sept. 11. He was a junior in the John Cook School of Business. Visitation is today from 4-8 p.m.; a funeral Mass will begin tomorrow at 10 a.m. Both will take place at St.

Titone steps down

DPS Director retires after 14 years at SLU

by Kat Patke

After 14 years at Saint Louis University, Jack Titone will step behind his desk today as the department of public safety director for the last time. As of Sept. 14, Titone will be retired, leaving current DPS Investigator Larry Purvis in charge as interim-director.

Clifton launches SLU Connection

by Margaret Murphy

Andrew Clifton, Saint Louis University's newly inducted Student Government Association president, launched a new interactive website on Thursday, Sept. 13, called SLU Connection. The site is intended to bring together students and administration in ways not yet seen at SLU.

Required "mentoring period" begins Monday

by Ian Darnell

For the first time, University administrators are requiring that all underclassmen in the College of Arts and Sciences meet with professors in their declared degree programs during a three-week "mentoring period," which kicks off on Monday, Sept. 17. Students and their "faculty mentors" will discuss course options for the spring semester, as well as post-graduate possibilities and career goals.

Dedication ceremony date set for Research Center

by Leah Lavelle

The Edward A. Doisy Research Center, one of Saint Louis University's biggest construction projects at the moment, is rapidly nearing its completion. As a result of the center's progress, an official dedication ceremony has been set for Dec. 7. However, the center will open for research even sooner.

Interesting person of the week: Kwabena Bempah Tandoh

by Leah Lavelle

Kwabena Bempah Tandoh has dreams, and he is making them happen. Among K.B.'s biggest aspirations? "I want to start an inner-city boarding school," Tandoh said. He said that the school would provide college preparatory education for males ages 12 to 18. Tandoh, who "wanted to stay in higher education" after earning his college degrees in urban and community studies at the University of Connecticut, has started this year as a residence hall coordinator at Saint Louis University's Marguerite Hall and is taking his first classes toward a doctorate in educational leadership and higher education at SLU.

Foreign Affairs

Heavenly Lake: Scenes from the Silk Road

by Joe Eggleston

"Joe, how do I tell them to look the other way?" Jason asks this as he squats next to three middle-aged Kazakhs; he is trying to catch a profile picture of them sitting on a log outside one of their yurts (sturdy, tent-like structures used by seasonal nomads).

SGA votes to move ashtrays

by Megan Lovato

The second meeting of the 35th General Assembly of Saint Louis University's Student Government Association was held this Wednesday. In addition to seating its new members, the senate granted a spot-funding request, passed a resolution enforcing smoking regulations and heard a presentation by representatives of the newly launched SLU Connection website.

C-SPAN campaign bus brings political awareness to SLU

Online exclusive

by R.H. Popli

On Monday, Sept. 10, the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus arrived at Saint Louis University and provided tours to students and faculty to help educate them about the upcoming 2008 election. The C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus, designed to inform students about C-SPAN and the political process, in addition to serving as a production studio, stopped at SLU from 9 a.

German Department strives to keep German House interest alive

Online exclusive

by Kara Chapman

The Saint Louis University German Department was anything but silent. When 3741 Laclede, more commonly known as the German Language House, was not occupied by German speakers last year for the first time in the seven-year history of the language houses, the department sprung into action.

Greek Life Conduct Board streamlines Greek system policies

Online exclusive

by Derrick Neuner

Controversy over Saint Louis University's student conduct system-exacerbated by Pi Kappa Alpha's removal from campus last year-has prompted an overhaul of the system's approach toward Greek students. The changes were initiated this summer and went into effect with the new semester.