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Six Decades Later, World War II Memorial Dedicated in Texas
 More than 60 years after their sacrifice, the Texas service women and men who died in the deadliest conflict in the history of the world will have the World War II Memorial of the state of Texas dedicated in their honor. UST President Robert R. Ivany, who fled Hungary as a child with his family to the United States during the war, will deliver the keynote address. The Honorable Tom Craddick, speaker of the Texas House, will introduce Dr. Ivany.
The war cost more than 60,000,000 civilian and military lives over the course of the roughly seven-year global conflict. Of the 830,000 Texans who served, more than 22,000 Texans were killed.
In recognition of the anniversary when the Second World War drew to an official end, the dedication was held Aug. 15, outside the Texas Supreme Court Building in Austin. |
Ivany Named Chairman of Board for MHAHouston
 The Mental Health Association of Greater Houston’s board of directors has elected a new slate of officers to serve during 2007-2008, with UST President Robert Ivany assuming the position of chairman of the board. Officers include three vice presidents Jeff Love, Peggy d’Hemecourt and Bill McClain; secretary-treasurer Connie Estopinal; and immediate past president Maureen Hackett.
Dr. Robert Ivany has served as president of the
University of
St. Thomas since July 1, 2004. Prior to his retirement from the U.S. Army as a major general, he presided over the
Army
War
College in
Carlisle, PA. His 34-year military career as an armored cavalry officer included commands in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Germany and
Vietnam . He has spoken on the topic of leadership development and has focused on military and civilian leadership challenges. He has served on the MHAHouston board since 2005, has served as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and been a member of the Executive Committee.
“I am very honored to be asked to serve as chairman of the board for MHAHouston,” Dr. Ivany said. “I remain committed to the mission of MHA as an integral and dynamic part of the
Houston community and will strive to advance our goals in the short and long term. We are blessed with a very competent and committed staff, and I look forward to working with them and with members of the board.”
MHAHouston, established in 1954, is affiliated with Mental Health America and Mental Health America in
Texas, is a nonprofit, United Way agency devoted to promoting mental health and improving the care and treatment of persons living with mental illness through education and advocacy. |
Community Involvement: Give a little, Get a lot
 The University of St. Thomas is dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement and service learning in higher education. In the fall of 2000, UST became a member of Texas Campus Compact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community service. As a result of that alliance, UST made the commitment to develop service-learning programs as part of its curriculum. Acting to fulfill the University’s vision of responding creatively to challenges posed by poverty, globalization, limited economic resources and changing demographics, the service learning component allows students to connect classroom theory with practical experience in the community. UST’s Office of Volunteer Opportunities provides UST students, staff faculty and alumni a resource to increase personal and academic growth through community service. Every semester, the University hosts a President’s Day of Service when faculty, staff, students and alumni come together in action. This Day of Service is a call to incorporate one’s beliefs into a lifetime of action.
 “I found that working to give back to the community has been among the most rewarding things I have done during my time at St. Thomas. I have had the chance to work with alumni, faculty, staff and students, both traditional and non-traditional, as well as members of the greater community. Each time I see more and more clearly how, by giving of my time and effort, I can do something to make the world a better place."
Nathan Prihoda,
UST Senior Psychology & Catholic Studies Major |
Talking to the Leaders of Tomorrow
 UST President Robert Ivany talks to students who attended the Management Leadership for Tomorrow-Houston Fellows program held on the UST campus in September. The Houston Fellows program is for high performing African American, Hispanic and Native American high school seniors who signed up to complete a year-long curriculum that will prepare them for success in college and their future careers. The seminars help ground participants in the civic and business issues facing Houston; and involves them in action-oriented projects to help make Houston an even better place to live and work. After Dr. Ivany’s talk on UST’s goal to educate leaders of faith and character, the UST Admissions Office gave the students helpful tips on choosing the right college. |
Ecuadorian Consul General Donates Books to UST
 In September, the Consul General of the Republic of Ecuador in Houston Guillermo Alvarez donated books from the Republic of Ecuador to UST’s Center of International Studies. Accepting the donation is UST President Robert Ivany. The Center now has the largest Ecuadorian collection of books in Houston housed in Tiller Hall. |
UST Receives Scholarship Monies from Newman Circle
 University of St. Thomas President Robert Ivany (center) receives a $12,500 check from the Newman Circle, an organization of Catholic women who believe in and support the University of St. Thomas by contributing toward scholarships to aid worthy students. Shown (left to right) are Martha Ann McGrew, Barbara Fosdick, Father Dennis Andrews, CSB, Pat Cook, Dr. Robert Ivany, Norma Clark, Mary Ann Benedict, and Delta Thompson. The Newman Circle, in addition, informs and involves its members in religious and cultural activities in the community as a means of enriching their lives. |
UST President, Robert Ivany, Receives George Washington Distinguished Service Award
 Dr. Robert R. Ivany, president of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, was awarded the George Washington Distinguished Service Award by the Paul Carrington Chapter of the Texas Society and National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
This prestigious award has been given each year since 1944 to a person who has manifested the highest quality of public and private life as exemplified by George Washington, the father of our country and first president. The citation presented to Ivany reads: “Dr. Ivany demonstrates the qualities of good citizenship and faithful, meritorious service to his fellow man as exemplified by the father of our country and by our founding fathers.”
Past recipients of the George Washington Distinguished Service Award include church, civic and business leaders, an astronaut, governors of Texas, U.S. Senators, physicians, mayors, judges and attorneys; and a "Who's-Who" list of dignitaries including Judge Ross Sterling, Bishop A. Frank Smith, Gov. Price Daniel, Judge Spurgeon Bell and Judge William Blanton, Jr. The award was presented at the George Washington Birthday Celebration dinner on Feb. 22 at the Briar Club. |
St. Anne School Texas Glitz Gala a Success!
 On Feb. 24, Dr. Robert Ivany received the Crusader Award for continued support of the mission of Catholic education at the University level from St. Anne’s School in Tomball at its annual gala “Texas Glitz.” Event chair Catherine Pierce reported that “his words of encouragement and support moved the crowd of 300 plus to a very generous support of our auctions, live, silent and Big Board! Not only was this the most successful event in our school’s history, but it brought together many diverse groups from our community in celebration of our wonderful school.” |
President Ivany Inducted into Kinights of Columbus Council
 UST President Robert Ivany and Bill Cork, director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry for the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, were newly inducted into the Knights of Columbus Fr. Vincent J. Guinan Council 13940. The council was chartered in December 2006 to serve the University of St. Thomas community. Featured in the photo (l to r are Grand Knight and UST student Luke Stuckey, Dr. Robert Ivany, Bill Cork, and Recorder and UST student Clint Mendonca. |
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