01/20/2016
The Silent March in remembrance of civil rights heroes of previous years is an annual rite of Civil Rights Week at St. Ambrose University.
"St. Ambrose has a long legacy of being involved in Civil Rights work and action," said Tim Phillips, PhD, the SAU Dean of Students and a co-director of the Diversity Work Group. "We feel like this is an annual reminder to re-energize our mission."
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Advocacy is embedded in Leslie Waddle’s ’24 MSW DNA. After 23 years in the military, she knows how to stand up for herself and – more importantly – how to stand up for others. But she felt like a piece of the puzzle was missing.
Ellie Schilling ’24 has always wanted to be an engineer. Her grandfather, a professor of electrical engineering, was her driving influence.
Tya Johnson ’24 MSW is ready to lead. As a girl, she felt let down by people in roles of authority. She often felt stereotyped and given up on. But a therapist, and her own resilience, helped inspire her to pursue a career where she could help others.
