Two attempts to merge with Marycrest College were both deflated. After much anticipation and planning for
Newman College (the name that the new college was to obtain), the merger remains for many a dream that
practically touched the surface of…
LEFT: The Chapel of Christ the King was completed in the fall of 1953 to serve the Christian community. Adjacent to the chapel is Hayes Hall, which serves as residence for seminarians and also classroom space. LOWER LEFT: The barracks became the home…
During World War II, the location St.
Ambrose was chosen as a base for the
training of United States Naval officers.
Because of this arrangement, in October,
1945, Secretary James V. Forrestal,
bestowed the U.S. Navy's Certificate of
Commendation on…
In 1885, the central unit of Ambrose
Hall was dedicated on its present site.
This same year the college was incorporated as a "literary, scientific, and
religious institution." Although it was
officially known as St. Ambrose seminary until 1908,…
LEFT: Rev. A.J. Schulte
First President of St. Ambrose.
BELOW: Early dorm accomadations of Ambrose Hall.
Reflections
St. Ambrose College, the center for much of our
growth and development, had at its conception, a
philosophical base approximating the…
1908-1972
In Memoriam — Rev. John E. Keating
"A gentleman is one who never inflicts pain."
Newman
Father John Edward Keating, 64, a member of
the faculty at St. Ambrose, died of a heart attack
June 26 in Spokane, where he was teaching summer school…
'73 Oaks Salutes Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke
The Rev. Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke, tenth president of St. Ambrose College, took office as president in June, 1964. As of June 1, 1973, he is
resigning his presidency.
Monsignor Menke has been associated with…
DUCTION
We find ourselves in an age of constant change
and challenge. Our life at Ambrose is by no means
an exception.
The surroundings, images, and activities of
Ambrose speak for themselves. We have moved
from day one of our existence toward growth…
Symbols are almost totally devoid of meaning to
modern man. For this age has lost the sense of
symbolism. As minor consequence the symbol of
the bee, displayed on the official seal of St. Ambrose College, is not fully understood.
In the ideal, every…
