This semester we are happy to feature blog updates from Alexis Mack, a senior Communications Major spending a semester in Barcelona, Spain. Below is her first update! “January 8th of 2017 is the day of new. On this day I will have traveled to a new country (Spain), where I will meet new friends, attend
Read More.Albertus Spotlight on Carlos Chaparro-A Story of Triumph and Advocacy
Carlos Chaparro had a secret. Although he had all the trappings of success – a full-time job at a bank and a home of his own – he spent a lot of energy hiding his past. In and out of foster care for most of his childhood, Carlos thought he found salvation when his biological
Read More.Leading Ourselves into and through 2017!
Leading Ourselves into and through 2017! Happy New Year, 2018! No, that’s not a mistake, for the next few minutes I want you to jump forward a bit to January 2nd, 2018, and consider that you’ve achieved all your goals from the last 12 months. It feels good doesn’t it? In 2017 you hit your
Read More.Christmas…when does it happen?
Submitted by Sr. Joan Scanlon, O.P., Interim Assistant to the President for Dominican Mission The Christmas season overwhelms us with lights, sounds, images and oftentimes an excess of sensory stimulation. Tucked into the corners of this season there may be moments of silence, darkness and sometimes awareness and reflection. In A Child’s Christmas in Wales,
Read More.#GivingTuesday at Albertus
Albertus Magnus College is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We
Read More.#Thankful4Pell
Last academic year, nearly 8 million students – including 33 percent of all undergraduates – benefited from receiving a federal Pell Grant. Without this support from the federal government, many low-income students would not be able to pursue their post secondary educational dreams. Here at Albertus we would like to highlight two students who are #thankful4pell
Read More.Saint Albert Week
Today is the Feast of Albertus’ patron Saint, and whom we receive our name, Saint Albert. Today, and this week we celebrate Saint Albert. The celebrations began Monday with the scarving of the Saint Albert statue in front of the Taglietela Academic Center and will continue throughout the week with a mass in celebration of
Read More.5 Reasons Not to Miss Fall Fest
5. Come support all your Favorite Albertus Teams or play in an Alumni Game! Fall Fest will host contests as both the Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams take on Norwich right on Celentano Field. Did you play sports while you attended Albertus? Here is your chance to get back on the field! Fall Fest will
Read More.Spotlight on Junior Achievement Day
Submitted by Howard C. Fero, PhD, Director of Graduate Leadership Programs For the third year in a row the Graduate Leadership Programs at Albertus Magnus College will be spearheading in an exciting, rewarding, and important day at the Davis Street Magnet School in New Haven. On Wednesday, October 26th, we will have students, alumni, faculty, and
Read More.Spotlight on Bridget Judd, Women’s Soccer
Submitted by Athletics Bridget is a senior for the Albertus Magnus College women’s soccer team. This fall, she has started all 11 games for the Falcons and picked up one assist. 2015: During her junior season, she appeared in all 20 games for the Falcons…started 16 games…she took 10 shots and scored one goal…won the team’s
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