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SCU Stories

The people of Santa Clara University all have good stories to tell. Here is a random selection of snapshots of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make the school extraordinary.

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Rugby

Santa Clara ruggers

Mike Ramirez '09
Finance major
Mike Ramirez was a newcomer to rugby, but that didn't stop him from joining the club team his freshman year. Read the full profile »
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Beijing study abroad trip transforms

Gabriel Sattayapiwat '09
Math major, Asian American studies minor
Studying in Beijing changed how Gabriel Sattayapiwat approaches his studies, and the world. Read the full profile »
Tim Sennott BSME '09 uses engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems.
Tim Sennott '09
Finding a new perspective in engineering
Using engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems. Read the full profile »
Professor Hersh Shefrin

Revealing the illusion of control

Professor Hersh Shefrin
Leavey School of Business
Business Professor Hersh Shefrin examines how optimism and delusion can lead to bad business decisions. Read the full profile »
Patti Simone

Appreciating the aging mind

Patricia Simone
Associate Professor, Psychology Department; Director, Gerontology Program
Patricia Simone is interested in how the brain stays nimble as we age. Her specialty in the psychology department is cognitive aging. Read the full profile »
Teixeira

Embracing community

Elico Teixeira '08
B.S. engineering physics  Currently studying management science and engineering at Stanford University
Elico Teixeira '08 chose Santa Clara for its small classes and attentive professors. Read the full profile »

SCU Stories

Russel Skowronek
Associate Professor Russell Skowronek

Uncovering Mission history

Pottery from California’s past told Russell Skowronek about the state’s history.

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