Students, faculty and staff at Saint Louis University joined members of the community in celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass on March 5 at St. Francis Xavier College Church.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

No car? No worries! You'll find plenty of places to explore, dine, shop and play all within walking distance of the Saint Louis University campus.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University is located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, a vibrant city that's home to more than 3 million people. Whether you're into sports, food or entertainment, find out Billikens love most about St. Louis.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Alumnus and longtime philosophy department faculty member Theodore R. Vitali, C.P., Ph.D., (Grad A&S '74 & '76), with the blessing of his order, the Passionist Congregation, designated Saint Louis University as the beneficiary of his retirement account.The gift will benefit the philosophy department, partially endowing a chair named in Vitali’s honor and establishing an endowed scholarship for a full-time undergraduate or graduate philosophy student from the Passionist Congregation.Learn more about supporting SLU at www.slu.edu/give.

Saint Louis University's Giving Day advocates encourage other people to make gifts, share news on social networks and help spread the word to donors. Efforts by Giving Day advocates can help unlock special challenges and matching gifts that help increase SLU Giving Day's impact.For more information about becoming a Giving Day advocate or to get involved, contact SLU Assistant Director of Digital Philanthropy Danielle Christopher at danielle.christopher@slu.edu.