Alums Celebrate #WeAreSXU Day From Home

CHICAGO — March 25 was "We Are SXU" Day, a yearly event celebrated by alumni of Saint Xavier University on the South Side. Although all in-person gatherings were of course canceled or not even planned for the 2020 event due to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of alums still celebrated from home.

"Our celebration via social media was a success – we flooded our feeds with scarlet and grey," said Erin Mueller, associate vice president of university advancement. "Thanks to the alumni and friends who shared touching memories and inspirational support for our students and community. "

Many shared their own personal messages on Twitter.

It's #WeAreSXU Day! We will be sharing and retweeting messages from our fantastic alumni and friends all day long for our students about what makes our community so special. Here's a message from Maureen Wogan, VP of Enrollment Management, Student Development & Student Success: pic.twitter.com/q9kHdcqukK
— Saint Xavier Alumni (@SXUAlumni) March 25, 2020

Have a look here at a few more of these messages:

It’s #WeAreSXU Day & I’m celebrating from home! Class of ‘18, current staff member, & current grad student! Staying connected with our beloved students from home with EXTRA silly hair because I can! Give to SXU here: https://t.co/4GSVPaj896 @SaintXavier @SXUAlumni pic.twitter.com/R76UWhmjhu
— Suzi (@roguesuzi) March 25, 2020

We may be celebrating remotely but it is still #WeAreSXU Day and a great day to be a Cougar!https://t.co/C0J3uFbePG pic.twitter.com/3hPdqlX1hL
— KT (@bkathompson3) March 25, 2020

I have memories of feeding ducks in Lake Marion & walking to the statue of Mary w/my grandfather. That statue sits outside my office now. My mom got her nursing degrees at SXU, and I’m an alum ‘04. Now I get to pass on the SXU legacy as Director of Choral Activities. #WeAreSXU pic.twitter.com/ZIq4GIM6aS
— SXU CHORAL PROGRAM (@sxusings) March 25, 2020

For more, follow the #WeAreSXU hashtag on Twitter.