Painting the Town Bronco Red

Thousands of alumni revisited SCU for Grand Reunion to reconnect with old friends and create new memories. Reminisce with these highlight reels and photos. Want to share in the joy? Mark your calendar for next year’s reunion from Oct. 9-12!

Alumni News

“Get in the Boat and Row”

Dan Caputo ’67 recently shared a tale that’s worthy of a TV show script—the story behind the SCU crew team’s founding. How did a crew team prepare with no boats, oars, or water? Read on and find out!

Progress Needs People

President Julie Sullivan’s Impact 2030 strategic plan has SCU looking to the horizon. Last week, the University launched a new campaign to better communicate its mission, direction, and global impact. And members of our alumni family are stepping up as the first ambassadors! Hear how Sam Bertram ’16, M.S. ’18 and Mirelle Raza ’15 are turning their Santa Clara experiences into real-world solutions.

New School

After a nationwide search, the San Mateo County Community College District has selected Manuel Perez ’04 as the new president of the College of San Mateo. As the college’s first queer-identifying and Latino president, Manuel aims to foster a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Native American Heritage Month

Looking to dive into Indigenous stories this November? Check out "Prairie Man" by Norman Matteoni ’60 or this helpful guide from the University Library. You can also catch up on the latest Alumni Book Club read—“The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters—about a mystery that remains unsolved for nearly 50 years after the disappearance of a four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl.

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University News

Giving Thanks

November marks SCU’s 3rd Annual Gratitude Month, so take a moment to contemplate the good in your life! The festivities include a talk on Truly Human Leadership with Barry-Wehmiller CEO Bob Chapman and a fireside chat with President Julie Sullivan on Monday, Nov. 18. Livestreaming tickets are available if you’re unable to attend in person.

Faith-Filled Champions of Change

Santa Clara University invites you to the 2024 Opus Prize Award Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 14. The incredible humanitarian efforts of Cătălin and Bianca Albu, Zachariah Presutti, S.J., M.Div. ’21, and Francisca Ngozi Uti, H.H.C.J. will be rewarded with $1.2 million—$1 million for the laureate and $100,000 each for two finalists. Register here for the ceremony or learn more about the Opus Prize and hear from the Opus Prize Ambassadors.

In Memoriam

We mourn the loss of Don Polden, professor emeritus and former dean of the Santa Clara University School of Law. As dean of Santa Clara Law, Don helped launch the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, the International Human Rights Clinic, and the Entrepreneurs’ Law Clinic. We are grateful to Don for his years of service to the Santa Clara University community.

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