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Well a week of travel is on the board, touring Northwest Iowa and my old stomping grounds for Catholic College Week.  Saw a lot of great students, and I am hopeful that a few of their applications will find their way across my doorstep.

It's already Thursday and I feel like I am just catching up from all of the road chaos, but it's a happy chaos because I feel like I am back out there with my finger on the pulse.  One thing is consistent - many seniors still haven't sent in their application yet!  Just goes to show that some things never change!  Everybody has been enjoying their first month of school, for many homecoming is right around the corner and it's so easy to get caught up in those senior moments - but don't forget about life ... Read More »

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

So the question is, did your mom take your picture this morning?  Don't be shy, my mom totally made get my picture taken in front of the house, and also turning around to take a picture of the backpack.  So guess what I made my kids do...you got it!  And the tradition continues - although it does make it worthwhile when my dauther is proud to sport her "packpack."

So what are some of your first day of school traditions or memories?  I'd love to hear any and all of them.  I have friends who take pictures of their kids not just by the house, but outside of school, walking into school, with their teacher, with their mom....

In a related st ... Read More »

MOVE IN!!  I'll be here early on friday for move-in, so anyone who wants to see my perspective as I run around feel free to follow me on twitter at:

http://twitter.com/creightonjoe

You can also read below my past blog entries if you want to catch up on what I've been posting for most of the summer.  In the meantime, stay tuned for a great weekend!

Thoughts from this summer........

8/12/09   Schools In!

My wife teaches, and today ... Read More »

Through the incredible genius of my friend Christian who runs this well oiled online admissions machine, I have been able to take my blog into what I will now call Joe 2.0.  Sounds catchy right?  Now it's not just me posting at you, but with you, since now you can reply back to me, make comments, or just make fun of my lack of hair in general.

As always, let me know if there is anything in general you want me to post!  Things are getting very busy around campus, as many students begin to come early to familiarize themselves with campus before they officially move in tomorrow and Saturday!  By Saturday afternoon, we will have our entire record Freshmen class on campus, and ready for Welcome Week!  We already have a lot of fres ... Read More »