St. Ambrose University Alumni

06/04/2026

In one week, Bees from across the country will join together at their local Bee Happy Hour to share memories and stories about their time at SAU. Where are you attending this year's celebration?

Bloomington, IL: Schooners; 810 E Grove St, Bloomington, IL 61701 from 5:30PM-7:30PM

Cary, IL: Galati’s Hideaway; 800 Feinberg Ct, Cary, IL 60013 from 7:00PM-9:00PM

Chicago, IL: Monk's Pub; 205 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606 from 4:00PM-6:30PM

Davenport, IA: Project Renewal; 513 Warren St, Davenport, IA 52802 from 4:30PM-6:30PM

Davenport, IA: Macs Tavern; 316 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801 from 5:00PM-8:00PM

Freeport, ME: Maine Beer Company; 525 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032 at 5:00PM

Geneseo, IL: Stumphy's Restaurant & Bar, Sugar Maple Golf Club; 19283 E 1600th St, Geneseo, IL 61254 from 5:00PM-7:00PM

Leawood, KS: Talk of the Town; 5201 W. 135th St, Leawood, KS 66224 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

Nashville, TN: Tailgate Brewery; 7300 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209 at 6:00PM

Peoria, IL: Kouri's Pub; 4421 N. Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615 from 5:00PM-7:00PM

St. Louis, MO: Das Bevo; 4749 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 from 5:30 PM - 7:30PM

Sublette, IL: La Fiesta; 107 W. Main St., Sublette, IL 61367 from 4:30PM-6:30PM

Tampa, FL: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse; 8002 Citrus Park Dr, Citrus Park, FL 33625 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Temecula, CA: 28464 Old Town Front St Temecula, CA 92590 at 6:00PM

Twin Cities, MN: Urban Growler Brewing Company; 2325 Endicott St. , St. Paul, MN 55114 from 6:00PM-8:00PM

https://sau.edu/about-sau/news-events/events/2026/bee-happy-hour.php

06/02/2026

Orientation season is among us! Incoming Bees will visit campus to lean about what joining our St. Ambrose family is all about! Do you remember your summer orientation?

https://sau.edu/admissions/orientation-2026/

06/01/2026

We're halfway through 2026! Check out what events are still yet to come!

Visit: sau.edu/alumni for more information!

05/31/2026

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass🐝💙

Join fellow SAU alumni at the 2026 Bee Happy Hour, where great memories meet even better company. Find a gathering near you to attend on June 11th!

https://sau.edu/about-sau/news-events/events/2026/bee-happy-hour.php

05/30/2026

Wherever you are, there’s a Bee Happy Hour waiting for you on June 11, 2026. Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni in your area, and celebrate the St. Ambrose community together.

Bloomington, IL — Schooners | 5:30–7:30 PM
Cary, IL — Galati’s Hideaway | 7:00–9:00 PM
Chicago, IL — Monk’s Pub | 4:00–6:30 PM
Davenport, IA — Project Renewal | 4:30–6:30 PM
Davenport, IA — Macs Tavern | 5:00–8:00 PM
Freeport, ME — Maine Beer Company | 5:00 PM
Geneseo, IL — Stumphy’s Restaurant & Bar at Sugar Maple Golf Club | 5:00–7:00 PM
Leawood, KS — Talk of the Town | 6:00–8:00 PM
Nashville, TN — Tailgate Brewery | 6:00 PM
Peoria, IL — Kouri’s Pub | 5:00–7:00 PM
St. Louis, MO — Location TBD
Sublette, IL — La Fiesta | 4:30–6:30 PM
Tampa, FL — BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 5:00–7:00 PM
Temecula, CA — Old Town Front St. | 6:00 PM
Twin Cities, MN — Urban Growler Brewing Company | 6:00–8:00 PM

We hope to see you at a Bee Happy Hour near you!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Volume 35 of Quercus is officially live! We invite you to explore this year’s volume and enjoy the incredible range of stories, reflections, and creative work from across the SAU community. This year’s edition features an outstanding slate of contributors! Thank you for continuing to celebrate the talent, creativity, and voices within our SAU community and for supporting all those who make Quercus possible.

05/28/2026

A little bloom-scroll to interrupt your daily doomscroll 🌸🌼🌺

05/27/2026

Bee Happy Hour is on June 11, 2026! Join fellow Ambrosians across the country for an evening of connection, conversation, and Fighting Bee spirit. Find a location near you and make plans to attend.

Bloomington, IL — Schooners | 5:30–7:30 PM
Cary, IL — Galati’s Hideaway | 7:00–9:00 PM
Chicago, IL — Monk’s Pub | 4:00–6:30 PM
Davenport, IA — Project Renewal | 4:30–6:30 PM
Davenport, IA — Macs Tavern | 5:00–8:00 PM
Freeport, ME — Maine Beer Company | 5:00 PM
Geneseo, IL — Stumphy’s Restaurant & Bar at Sugar Maple Golf Club | 5:00–7:00 PM
Leawood, KS — Talk of the Town | 6:00–8:00 PM
Nashville, TN — Tailgate Brewery | 6:00 PM
Peoria, IL — Kouri’s Pub | 5:00–7:00 PM
St. Louis, MO — Location TBD
Sublette, IL — La Fiesta | 4:30–6:30 PM
Tampa, FL — BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | 5:00–7:00 PM
Temecula, CA — Old Town Front St. | 6:00 PM
Twin Cities, MN — Urban Growler Brewing Company | 6:00–8:00 PM

05/26/2026

Calling all Ambrosians!

It’s time to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the hive at Bee Happy Hour on June 11th, 2026! Visit https://sau.edu/about-sau/news-events/events/2026/bee-happy-hour.php to find your crew!