Didn’t get your dream job right out of college? Worried about your student loan debt? Don’t fear the bill that’s coming in November! The average Albertus graduating student borrowed $25,181 in federal student loans in the 2012/2013 academic year. These students received student loan bills for $290 a month, but you don’t have to! Standard
Read More.Students with Goals
My name is Kelsey Proctor, and I am a senior on the Albertus Magnus Women’s Lacrosse team. This is my first season playing lacrosse, up until last month I had never played before. With the help of a persuasive teammate – Halle Altieri – and coach Joe Caruso, I agreed to play. I could not
Read More.Experiential Etiquette
The campus has been abuzz with experiential learning opportunities these past few weeks, including Experiential Learning Day (ELD). A few weeks back, I shared my past experiences at ELD; the focus of this blog will be on some of the other events I attended. On April 3rd, the college hosted the 4th Annual Business Etiquette
Read More.Commencement 1968 – by Denise Franklin Terry ‘68
Ms. Denise Franklin Terry ’68 recalls an Albertus experience formed during a vastly different (but significant) period in time. While dress codes have dissipated and House Mothers have evolved into Resident Assistants, the Dominican tradition still provides the backbone of an Albertus education. On June 6, 1968, my class stood in front of Rosary Hall
Read More.Interview with Brian Pierce, O.P.
On Monday, March 31, Fr. Brian Pierce gave the St. Catherine of Siena lecture in the St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture series. The title of Fr. Pierce’s talk was, “Caught in the Middle – Between Two Friends.” This inspirational lecture will be posted on the Albertus Magnus College YouTube Channel. Brian Pierce, OP., is a Dominican
Read More.Volunteerism: Servant Leadership at its Finest
Spring is often a time of renewal. A second chance at those New Year’s Resolutions that we forgot once February rolled around. During your own reflections, have you thought about taking on a new leadership challenge? Have you thought about using your leadership skills in the community? Have you thought about volunteering? I know many
Read More.Financial Aid for Veterans
Veterans Should Apply for Financial Aid (and it’s easier than you think!) First of all, thank you for your service. We’re happy that you are interested in applying for financial aid and are here to take the confusion out of the process. Have you visited the Registrar’s Office to let them know that you’re a
Read More.Learning the Dominican Foundation
Dominican Preaching Conference The Dominican Preaching Conference is based in its mission statement: “The National ‘Preaching in Action’ Conference is a venue where college-age students explore Dominican spirituality and preaching. The National College ‘Preaching in Action’ Conference is a collaborative response to our desire as Dominicans to introduce college students to the foundations and characteristics
Read More.Update on the Crisis in Ukraine
An Election Once the president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, fled to Russia, abandoning his country, and it became apparent that a movement existed in Crimea to rejoin Russia existed, the situation, which had been an internal struggle over the economy and future direction of the nation, quickly spiraled into further chaos. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry
Read More.Dreams in Graphic Detail
Albertus senior Beata Brouard showcases art exhibit featuring classmate Rebecca Samuels. Senior Rebecca Samuels currently has her exhibit “Circular Somethings” featured inside the Hubert Campus Center at Albertus Magnus College. An East Haven, Connecticut native, Samuels will be graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in art (with a concentration in graphic design) and a
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