before classes start with planned social activities and introductions to the many resources on campus.

The annual New Student Convocation and Family Welcome will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Chaifetz Arena. Incoming students and their families will have the opportunity to hear from administrators, faculty, students and staff as they become members of the SLU community.

Other scheduled events include the annual Fall Welcome Kick-Off Event and Square Dance Thursday, Aug. 22; Midnight Breakfast, which is also on Thursday; and the First-Year Summer Reading Session on Friday.inside the ropes.

A nine-year pro, Provodnikov followed up a stellar amateur career with an even more impressive campaign in the professional game. He has had notable wins over several top foes, including a 2015 ‘Fight of the Year’ nominee with Lucas Matthysse, a 2013 Fight of the Year with Timothy Bradley and a 2013 10th- round stoppage over Mike Alvarado that yielded him the WBO Super Lightweight World title.

Covina, California’s John Molina (28-6, 23 KOs) is also highly regarded among boxing fans for his exciting fights. Since turning pro in 2006, the aggressive-minded Molina has delivered action-packed fights such as his 2014 BWAA ‘Fight of the Year’ against Argentine slugger Matthysse and a surprising upset knockout against previously unbeaten Mickey Bey, Jr. in July 2013.

“I have been waiting