To be part of the St. Ambrose hive, Ambrosians are called to take flight...to go out and live lives of service inspired by our patron saint, Saint Ambrose of Milan, and our beloved mascot - the bee. Worker bees don't just buzz around aimlessly. They build. They connect. They transform the world around them - one flower, one drop of honey, one act of pollination at a time. That's what Bee the Difference Month is about. It's about heading into our communities; a swarm of Ambrosians who are making a difference. It's a chance for us to live our values out loud:
To be courageous to step into a new place or meet a new person. To use wisdom to listen, learn and grow. To offer talents in service, not just to help, but to heal. To act with justice, knowing that a small act ripples outward.
Join the St. Ambrose Alumni Board and fellow Ambrosians at Bee the Difference events throughout the month—serve, connect, and make an impact together!
- Friday, November 7th, 8-11:30 a.m.: Indianapolis, IN
- Saturday, November 8th, 10 a.m.: Quad Cities, IA/IL
- Tuesday, November 11th, 5-7 p.m.: Indianapolis, IN
- Friday, November 28th, 9-11 a.m.: Chicago, IL
Other ways to stay involved all month long:
- Tell us how you are supporting your community! Email AlumniAssociation@sau.edu. We’d love to see a picture of you in action.
- Join our November prayer chain, organized by Alumni Board members Leah Hanson and Hayley Coker.
- You can be a part of Bee the Difference Month from anywhere by praying for alumni, friends and family of alumni and specific needs in our communities.
- A prayer or reflection will be posted on Mondays throughout the 30 days of service and prayer on the SAU Alumni Facebook and Instagram accounts. Each week will include invitations to submit prayer requests to AlumniAssociation@sau.edu.
- On Thursdays, those who sign up for the prayer chain will receive an email with the submitted prayer requests. Members will pray for these intentions over the next week.
- If you’d like to join the prayer chain or you’d like to offer to share a reflection on a Bible verse or devotional passage, please email AlumniAssociation@sau.edu.
