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Three world records and counting
A Creighton alum and Denver high school teacher recently broke his third Guinness World Record, deadlifting his own weight 70 times without stopping, for a combined lift of 13,000 pounds. The trick, he says, was “to get as many reps in as I could before my body realized what was happening.” His previous two records — one he broke while wearing high heels — still stand. He plans to break his fourth record early next year. Read more.
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C is for Creighton
The Creighton Dictionary continues with our entry on the letter C. You might be able to guess a few of these entries — one rhymes with “Schreighton Schuniversity.” But you’ll find a few surprises, too. Read more.
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The alum who saved 200,000 lives
He was one of the most consequential individuals ever to graduate from Creighton University, though few know his name. This is the story of John Pehle, a man whose courage and conviction helped save 200,000 lives. Read more.
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Save the date: Giving Tuesday!
Mark your calendars. Nov. 29 is Giving Tuesday! For the international day of giving, we’ll be highlighting an essential and urgent need for Creighton students — the student emergency and student retention funds. Sign up to receive a text reminder on Giving Tuesday.
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Cheer on the Bluejays this Thursday
The No. 6 seed Creighton Bluejays defeated the No. 1 seed Georgetown Hoyas, 3-0, to claim their first-ever BIG EAST Tournament Championship! Now, Creighton will host Missouri State at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, at Morrison Stadium. Tickets are on sale now! Reserved seats are $10 and general admission tickets are $9. More information.
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Upcoming events
Join us for one of the following alumni events:
- Thanksgiving Mass — 9 a.m. CT, Thursday, November 24, in Omaha
- Christmas with Creighton in the Twin Cities — 1 p.m. CT, Saturday, December 3, in Minneapolis, MN
- Alumni Reception in Las Vegas during ASHP — 6:30 p.m. PST, Monday, December 5, in Las Vegas, NV
- Christmas with Creighton in Chicago — 4:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, December 10, in Chicago
- Phoenix Game Watch: Creighton vs. ASU — 6:30 p.m. MT, Monday, December 12, in Scottsdale, AZ
- Creighton at Marquette Pregame — 5 p.m. CT, Friday, December 16, in Milwaukee, WI
- Christmas with Creighton in Kansas City — 6:30 p.m. CT, Friday, December 16, in Kansas City, MO
- Christmas at Creighton — 6 p.m. CT, Saturday, December 17, in Omaha
- Bluejays on the West Coast — 4 p.m. PST, Tuesday, December 20, in Palo Alto, CA
- Palm Springs Presidential Reception — 5 p.m. PT, Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Palm Springs, CA
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