Monthly Archive for May, 2011

Walk to Madrid, Walk a Sacred Path

Published by Laura Thomson on May 25, 2011 in Campus Ministry, General News, On Campus and Simon Rec Center. 0 Comments

In preparation for the summer “Walk To Madrid” program, the Simon Recreation Center and Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry are inviting the SLU community to “walk a sacred path.”

From Wednesday, May 25 through Thursday, June 2, the Campus Ministry Labyrinth will be available in the Simon Recreation Center main level multipurpose room. Participants must present a SLU ID at the Simon Recreation main entry desk for access (non-member access is for Labyrinth use only and does not include full use of the Simon Recreation Center). Daily hours are Monday – Friday 6 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 9 pm. For more information contact walktomadrid@slu.edu.

Labyrinths can be found from ancient Egypt to Crete to Celtic, Scandinavian and Native American cultures. Historically, the labyrinth had two functions: to simulate a Christian’s pilgrimage to Jerusalem or to be an act of repentance. For the pilgrim, walking the labyrinth symbolized the quest and search to become closer to God. For the penitent, the labyrinth was walked on one’s knees as a form of penance. [Source: http://www.lessons4living.com/chartres_labyrinth.htm]

Two of the most popular labyrinths are located in cathedrals, Chartres Cathedral in France and Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Labyrinths have become popular in recent years.

Unlike a maze, the labyrinth has only one path which leads to the center and out again. The path winds throughout and becomes a mirror for the pilgrims. Walking a labyrinth is a spiritual exercise. This method of prayer invites one to use one’s body, through the means of walking the labyrinth path, to help one’s spirit to come to tranquility and stillness. This “walking meditation” is very much aligned with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s encouragement to use all of one’s senses when praying.

The Campus Ministry Labyrinth was purchased in 1998 to provide the SLU community with an opportunity to experience this spiritual exercise of “centering prayer.” Walking the labyrinth is a prayer experience which is open to men and women of all faiths.

The SLU labyrinth is based on the design of the labyrinth in the Chartes Cathedral which was created around 1220. The Chartes Cathedral design is an eleven circuit which is divided into four quadrants. The SLU labyrinth is a portable labyrinth made of white parachute silk, on which the paths are silkscreened in blue. The paths are marked out by small, blue fleur-de-lis.

 

IT Upgrades for the Evening of Friday, May 20

Published by Laura Thomson on May 18, 2011 in ITS Updates. 0 Comments

To ensure we have a robust business continuity process for our critical information systems, information technology services will perform a live production test of our Netscaler failover capabilities. This event will take place Friday, May 20, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. During this test, there will be periods of time (approximately 60 minutes each) where service may be interrupted. You may experience connectivity issues with the following systems:

SLUGlobal
SLU.edu websites
Epic (EHR)
Eprescribe
MyChart
SLUApps.org

The Citrix Netscalers are network load balancers that direct internet traffic to the University’s critical web services. They are a key piece in making these services highly available and scalable. The 5/20 maintenance is the final phase of an effort to update the firmware of the Netscalers and re-design, reconfigure and change the network placement of them to increase reliability,security, and vendor supportability. It is an important process to help ITS in continuing to provide reliable, critical services to our internal and external customers.

 

SLU Ice Hockey Club Documentary “Billikens Hockey: Road to Glory”

Published by Laura Thomson on May 11, 2011 in Awesome Students and General News. 0 Comments

For the last three months, the Saint Louis University Ice Hockey Club was followed by SLU-TV cameras in order to capture all aspects of team life. Now, the crew is ready to show the world what Billikens Hockey is all about.

The second episode of a four-part documentary-style series will be broadcast on SLU-TV Wednesday night, May 10, at 5 p.m.

Update: Due to scheduling conflicts the second episode will now be broadcasted Friday, May 13 at 5 p. m.

If you missed the first episode you can catch up below.

 

Visit Billiken Hockey for more information or become a fan on Facebook.

 

Rooms in Bloom at the Historic Samuel Cupples House

Published by Laura Thomson on May 11, 2011 in Art, Cupples, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

Wondering where to bring the parents and relatives during a lull in pre-commencement events? Treat your guests to a floral feast at the Historic Samuel Cupples House!

Rooms in Bloom will feature vivid, imaginative florals designed by the area’s top florists. The floral artistry will be on display throughout our historic mansion, beginning Thursday May 19 at 5:00 p.m. and will continue until Sunday, May 22. A patio reception featuring the jazz trio, The Silk Pajamas, will be held on Thursday, May 19, beginning at 5: 00 p.m.

The flowers and fragrances of spring will cross-pollinate with the art and ambiance of the Historic Samuel Cupples House to create the perfect oasis for a relaxing afternoon.

Please visit the Cupples House site for the entire schedule.

 

SLU Walk to Madrid!

Published by Tynan Shevlin on May 9, 2011 in General News. 0 Comments

This summer, the Saint Louis University community will walk all the way to Spain. Not literally, of course. But with the Walk to Madrid program, you can be a part of a team effort to take a virtual walk that spans the distance from SLU’s St. Louis campus to the Madrid campus.

The idea is to take at least 10,000 steps – approximately five miles – per person per day. Over the course of the summer, you and your team members will keep track of your progress. In the process, you’ll participate in a healthier lifestyle and improve your well-being.

Who is eligible to join? All Saint Louis University students, faculty and staff members can participate.

When can I start? Registration opens May 18th at the 13th Annual Poker Walk hosted by the Simon Recreation Center. The program runs for 8 weeks starting Monday, June 6, and the program ends Sunday, July 31st.

How do I know how far I’ve walked? You’ll receive a pedometer to wear every day, and your team captain will chart your and your team’s progress throughout the program.

How do I sign up? Organize a team (8 participants per team. No more, no less.) and choose a team name and captain. Then visit the Walk to Madrid website at http://slu.edu/walktomadrid.xml to sign up.

Team Captains are asked to attend a meeting on June 3rd. There will be three times available (8 a.m., noon and 4:30 p.m.) to receive a brief orientation and to  pickup your team gear.

Find out more about the SLU Walk to Madrid Program.