The History of Today At Xavier

What is the name of the first publication for staff and faculty announcements at Xavier University?

• Xavier Today

• The Daily Musketeer

• The Preview

• Xavier Connect

Answer explanation

The Preview is the name of Xavier's first faculty and staff announcement publication. It's first issue appeared in 1991. However employee announcements started as early as 1950 through FAX or Faculty of Xavier was a publication that covered both faculty and staff news.

How many times a week did staff and faculty read The Preview?

• Daily

• Once a week

• Every other week

• Once a month

Answer explanation

The Preview was printed daily on a half-sheet a paper with 3-4 announcements for faculty and staff.

True or False? When The Preview went digital it was printed and emailed to staff and faculty daily.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In 2001, The Preview appeared only in electronic form. There was a website and email version (that was discontinued in 2003.)

When did Today at Xavier announcements go out via email?

• 2000

• 2004

• 2006

• 2010

Answer explanation

Between 2004-06, announcements were submitted on an online platform. In 2010, The Preview, which became known as Today at Xavier moved to email and was sent out three times a week.

How did staff and faculty submit announcements?

• They emailed their announcements to the email gate keeper

• Via carrier pigeon

• Via the Hub

• Via the XU portal

Answer explanation

The XU portal was the platform where staff and faculty submitted announcements. Today, that platform is known as the Hub.