We’ve launched a new project this month for the Creighton community: a Bluejay-inspired Advent calendar. Whether you’re looking to reflect on the reason for the season, or you’re hoping to find a little extra Christmas cheer, we’ve got you covered. See what Christmas surprise awaits on Day 5.

An Opening Ceremonies boat ride. The picturesque beach volleyball court underneath the Eiffel Tower. Two encounters with LeBron James. Taryn Kloth, the first Creighton alumna to compete in the Olympics, reflects on Paris and talks Bluejay volleyball. 

Campus is sparkling once again. And St. John’s is glowing with Christmas-themed spotlights. There’s a festive holiday feeling flowing throughout the Mall. The Christmas season has arrived on campus. 

Creighton received a $250,000 grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to support students, faculty and staff as they engage with Artificial Intelligence as a tool for learning and research. Read more about why Creighton is “well-suited to lead the way in this area.” 

In this season of giving, please consider supporting Creighton students. When you make a tax-deductible gift before Tuesday, Dec. 31, your contributions will immediately go to work addressing essential campus needs. Make a gift.

Eileen Burke-Sullivan, STD, the longtime leader of Creighton’s Mission and Ministry Division prior to her retirement in 2022, died on November 30 surrounded by loved ones at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Read Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, reflection on her remarkable life in a message to the Creighton community.

Our new podcast, From the Mall, has bonus content! Check out the YouTube page to find out what Jahenns Manigat loved most about Creighton home games and why women's basketball coach Jim Flanery has no plans to stop dancing.
 
Episode 2 is coming soon: A conversation with The Rev. Jeff Sullivan, SJ

For the special Bluejays in your life, here’s something to share via text, email or social media: Creighton Christmas cards! You can even download a high-resolution image, print it and send it out the old-fashioned way. Download the cards.

No one’s opening Christmas presents without first reading the gift tag. So splash a little Creighton spirit on the ever-important to/from card! We’ve got eight separate designs, including St. John’s Church and Santa sporting a blue hat. Print the gift tags.

This exploration into Creighton’s history with Christmas is sure to leave you nestled in your favorite holiday sweater, curled up by the warm fireplace, uplifted by good tidings and yuletide cheer. Metaphorically, at least! Read more about how Creighton found Christmas. 

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