Hispanic Heritage Week

September 29, 2011

Last week, the World Language Department celebrated  Hispanic heritage  week, beginning each day with a fun fact about a Spanish Speaking country and a trivia question. At the end of each day, the students took their answers to the attendance office and at the end of the week, students with correct... Read more »

A New Angel in Heaven

Haley H. '12
September 9, 2011

     On August 17th, Micaela Danielle White, Ursuline graduate of the class of 2011, became what she has always been – a beautiful angel.      Micaela was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2010, just a short time after her senior snowball dance.  After spending Christmas, New Years, and... Read more »

Sage — Your new dining service!

August 30, 2011

Starting fall 2011 Sage dining food services is the new provider for the Ursuline cafeteria. The food of Sage is made from the freshest materials and prepared from scratch every day.  Similar to the LEED status of the school, Sage gives a nod to our environment by using local ingredients for the meals... Read more »

Community celebrates ‘Peace One Day’ for 9th consecutive year

October 4, 2010

The entire Ursuline community gathered in the front of the school Sept. 21 to celebrate Peace One Day, an international day of peace and non-violence. Eleven years ago this September Jeremy Gilley, who visited Ursuline eight years ago and presented his film, founded the film project Peace One Day to... Read more »

Student travels from Milan, Italy to attend classes at UA

Pia F. '12
October 4, 2010

     Every school year, Ursuline welcomes exchange students.  This year is no exception.  In this issue, the Bear Facts will feature junior exchange student Irene Cesati who comes to us from Milan, Italy. Irene arrived at Ursuline through the American Field Service (AFS) program.     AFS is... Read more »

20 Questions for Hannah W.

Emily W. '11
October 4, 2010

How does it feel to be the head student of the school?      Being Student Body President is honestly surreal. I’ve been on Student Council in the past, and that has been an amazing way to meet the girls in my grade, but as Student Body president I have had the opportunity to meet girls from every... Read more »

Summer internships give opportunities to rising seniors

Annie G. '11
October 4, 2010

Opportunities to actually glimpse what life might be like in 10 years are rare. This past summer, however, several seniors were given the chance to intern at jobs that they hope to pursue in the future.   The program, which has been ongoing for several years, was led this summer by Ms. Alexander and... Read more »

Students examine UN Millennium Development Goals

Maggie K. '11
October 4, 2010

“There is nothing more important to be thinking about this morning; and there just isn’t a more important topic in today’s world,” were the words spoken by Chris Anderson, host of the TEDxChange “The Future We Make,” a webcast presented by the World Affairs Council as part... Read more »