Stephen Lamkin, the Director of the Billiken Success Program, tells us about the transformative power of presence and relationship in journeying with a special segment of our SLU Billiken population.

Lindsay Gonterman, Director of the SOAR program (Students' Opportunity for Achievement and Resources), tells us about the program, its history and the future of the SLU Billikens who are participants. Learn more at www.slu.edu/soar

Kyle Clinkingbeard, student counselor, therapist, and social worker at the University Counseling Center, speaks about the Center and all it offers to students--especially this year as we focus on "accompanying youth in the creation of a hope-filled future."

Julie O'Heir, the director of SLU's prison education program, introduces Steven and Fletcher two SLU students finishing their sentences at the Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre. They speak about how they experience their SLU education as freedom, empowerment, and reorientation toward a life of greater meaning.

Victoria Martin, "Dr. V," the Interim Director of Retention & Student Success, speaks about the initiative of Billikens First Chapter and the support system it creates for some of our newest Billikens.

Lauren Davis, Interim Associate Director of Housing, Operations, and Facilities, talks about the ins and outs (no pun intended) of Move-In days here at SLU, as well as the transition from Summer Welcome to Fall Welcome for all our SLU Billikens.

Susan Fanale, Director of Orientation and all that is involved with First Year Experience for new Billikens, speaks about SLU 101, Oriflamme, and the ongoing support provided for new students at SLU.

Dr. John Martin III, the director of the Gift Body Program at SLU Medical School, describes what the program is, how it benefits medical students, future medical students, and even already-practicing surgeons. Learn more at https://www.slu.edu/medicine/medical-education/case/gift-body-program.php

Fr. Suwalsky and Dr. Johnson speak about the nature of hope, the effects of hope, and the absolute need for hope to be our commitment, our support, and a lived aspect of our SLU mission.

Judi Buncher, incoming president of SAC and Felicia Powell, current president of SAC at Doisy speak about what the committee is all about and how to become a member.

Fore more information visit https://www.slu.edu/sac/