Have you marked your calendars for the 2026 Wine Festival? This year marks the 25th anniversary, and you won't want to miss it! March 7, 2026 – Wine at the Warehouse April 11, 2026 – Preview Dinner May 16, 2026 – Wine Festival Wine Tasting Check out sau.edu/winefest!

It was great to see so many Bees back at SAU for the 2025 Homecoming Celebration! Here is the Class of '75 on their campus tour. Congratulations on 50 years!

Alumni Board Member Spotlight! Tina Kohn ’87 earned her BA in Communications from St. Ambrose University and currently resides in Bloomington, IL. To learn more about Tina and our other Alumni Board members, visit our website!

Thanks to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at Mac’s Tavern for an afternoon of art, laughter, and a little friendly competition. A big shoutout to the Kappa Pi Art History Honor Society for hosting such a fantastic event — and to all who came out to celebrate!

The 2025 Swarm shirts are a great way to show your St. Ambrose spirit! Visit rb.gy/c42bkh to learn more about how you can purchase a shirt today!

Congratulations to Morgan ’23 and Justin ’23 Wright, who celebrated their marriage on August 31 surrounded by members of the St. Ambrose family! 🎉🐝 Getting married soon? Contact the Alumni Office to receive an SAU flag for your big day!

At the 2025 Celebration of Generosity, Brita Ossian ’22 received the Emerging Leader Alumni Award for her impactful advocacy and service. We’re proud of her achievements and excited to see the continued difference she’ll make in the community!

We hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy the beautiful fall colors around campus. What do you love most about the fall season?

Quercus, St. Ambrose University’s creative-arts journal, accepts writing, artwork, and audio/visual submissions from SAU students, faculty, staff, & alumni. Submit Oct 1–Jan 31 for the 2025–26 issue! Guidelines & past issues: sauquercus.com. Send us your best!

At the 2025 Celebration of Generosity, John Mondanaro '84 received the Distinguished Leader Alumni Award in honor of his musical contributions to the well-being of his community. We are incredibly proud to see him living out his Ambrosian values in all that he does!

Happy Halloween from the St. Ambrose University Alumni and Advancement Office!

Best wishes to Ty '22 and Kate Lewis, who tied the knot on June 28th with fellow St. Ambrose alumni there to celebrate!🐝💍 Planning your wedding? Reach out to the Alumni Office to get an SAU flag for your special day!

At the 2025 Celebration of Generosity, Lydia Amissah-Harris '22 was presented with the Emerging Leader Alumni Award for her outstanding contributions to community health and maternal wellness. We are so proud of her as she continues to exemplify what it means to be Ambrosian!

We’re raising a glass to 25 years of the Wine Festival! Don’t miss this milestone celebration—mark your calendars for these special events! March 7: Wine at the Warehouse April 11: Preview Dinner May 16: Wine Festival Wine Tasting Find all the details at sau.edu/winefest

Save the Date! This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, join Ambrosians everywhere in celebrating the power of generosity and the spirit of the Hive. 🐝💛 sau.edu/about-sau/news…

Don't miss your chance to grab some Alumni swag! Visit saualumni25fall.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to place your order today! All orders are due November 22, 2025 and will ship out 2-3 weeks after the store closes.

At the 2025 Celebration of Generosity, Matthew Thole ’19 received the Emerging Leader Alumni Award for his dedication to empowering others and inspiring future professionals. We’re proud to see Matt embody the Ambrosian mission in service to his community!

Alumni Board Member Spotlight! Christine Reed ’91, ’10 MEd, earned a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology and later returned to St. Ambrose for her Master of Education. Learn more about Christine and our Alumni Board members on our website!

From freshman classmates to husband and wife — congrats to St. Ambrose alumni Hannah (’21) and Jordan (’21) on their beautiful wedding surrounded by friends they met on campus!💍🐝 Getting married soon? Email [email protected] for a flag to celebrate your big day!

This Bee the Difference Month, Jen Walker '99 shares the importance of serving our community and loving our neighbors.