I am from Creighton University,

from Gallagher Fountain to Morrison Stadium.

I am from 8,236 students.

from Old Gym rooftops and underground tunnels

to Starbucks and Sodexo.

I am from all-nighters for Bio tests,

from Saturdays in the library

and traditional Wednesjays.

I am from bricks on the mall,

from Schlegel Center service trips

from Cortina, FLP, Dean's Fellows, Honors,

and Pep Band, CSU, and Greek Life.

I am from where the Bluejays fly

and Omaha, which I now call home.

I am from the land of Coach McDermott,

from a top-ranked soccer team

from a Crew in Blue-striped pants.

I am from Creighton President bobbleheads,

from free food at WAC,

from late night study snacks.

I am from ongoing traditions and strong Jesuit values,

from Theology and Philosophy

and struggling through Core Classes.

I am from flooding Residence Halls,

from 4 a.m. fire alarms.

I am from the KFC and St. John's,

from the mysterious Golden Elevator

and Old Market adventures.

I am from ever-changing weather,

from Career Fairs and Jobs4Jays,

from lifesavers like The Edge and DoIT.

I am from life-long friendships,

from great opportunities

and service to the community.

I am from a close-knit community,

from brilliant professors and challenging courses.

I am from Magis and AMDG,

from Campus Ministry, 10 p.m. mass, and Muslim prayer,

from all walks of life and all over the world.

I am from Creighton University.