Santa Clara University

Feeling at Home

Santa Clara University is home to many things: an historic Mission, a first class museum, a community of scholars. Alumni who return to campus for reunions and other activities often say they feel like they are coming home.

For many alumni, the Catholic Church is home. In our cover article, Mitch Finley '73 explores the reasons why some Catholics-including SCU grads-decide to leave the Church, and what brings many of them back home.

The University is home to thousands of students every year. To help keep this community safe, specially trained student Emergency Medical Technicians volunteer their time to respond to emergency calls from fellow students on campus. Read about this impressive group and how they help both the campus community and the wider Santa Clara neighborhood in "Students to the Rescue".

As a new exhibit at the Orradre Library testifies, the campus is also home to an incredible collection of early scientific equipment. In her piece "A Favorite Abode of Science", Associate Editor Elizabeth Kelley Gillogly '93 previews the interesting array of scientific instruments that Santa Clara Jesuits acquired in the 19th century and the impact the collection has had on the history of science.

And finally, I'm proud to announce that Santa Clara Magazine won an honorable mention award in the publications category at the annual Jesuit Advancement Administrators' conference this summer. We owe much of our success to involved readers who share story ideas and feedback with us. We take seriously our role as your home for alumni news. Please stay in touch!

Sincerely,

Adam Breen, Editor