We always hear about Albert and science. In 1941 Pope Pius XII named Albert the Great—our very own Albertus Magnus—the patron saint of the natural sciences. But I’d never heard of Albert and art, and, being an art professor, I know that science and art are profoundly connected. So I wondered if Albert had anything
Read More.Data Dilemmas on the FAFSA
It’s that time of year — FAFSA Renewals are coming in! Keep an eye out for these common mistakes when renewing your FAFSA: Nicknames are cute, but they don’t belong on your paperwork. Always use your legal name. The name used for your financial aid information must also match the name listed on your Social Security Card.
Read More.Albertus: On and Off the Court
My time with the Albertus Men’s basketball team has been an amazing journey. The last five years with my teammates, head Coach Mitch Oliver and other coaching staff have been some of the most memorable times in my life. We have been blessed with many accomplishments as a team. Winning four GNAC championships and getting
Read More.Service Learning and Leadership
We have been working for the past eight weeks to prepare the Capstone Project, the culminating work of our studies in the Master of Arts in Leadership. We have learned a great deal from our coursework, especially in Servant and Community Leadership and have chosen to propose the addition of service to the Leadership Program.
Read More.Three Cheers for Our Athletes
Here at Albertus, we are very fortunate to have multi-talented student athletes. Below, we have entries from two of our talented Three Sport Athletes who discuss how Albertus gave them an athletic experience like no other. Growing up I played soccer and basketball, and I knew one day I was going to have to make
Read More.What It Means to be Part of the Student Alumni Association
Richard and Riker Mitchell are founding members of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and seniors on the verge of graduation. The Mitchells grew up in Naugatuck, Connecticut, where they attended Naugatuck High School. We’ve asked them to reflect on joining SAA and how they feel about becoming alumni. Richard Mitchell I’m a current member
Read More.Justice For Ferguson
Matt Waggoner, assistant professor of philosophy is the author of this essay, which he presented during the Justice Panel hosted by Albertus Magnus College on the main campus in March 2015. He voices his opinions on the recent events that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri, and on what he feels is in need of change within
Read More.Student Services at Albertus
As I sat down to write this blog entry about the intersection of the Dominican Tradition and the Division of Student Services, I began to think about the various ways that we embody the tradition and Dominican heritage of Albertus. Student Services is intrinsically Dominican. There are four pillars of the Dominican Order: prayer, study, community and service.
Read More.Experiential Learning Day
Experiential Learning Day, now in its fifth year, is a chance for all students both Graduate and Undergraduate, day and night, to come together and share, learn, teach, and discover all that they have experienced in their years here at Albertus Magnus College. With such wonderful traditions and so much to offer, it becomes clear
Read More.Four Effective Résumé Writing Strategies for Veterans
Résumé writing can be a worrisome endeavor for anyone re-entering the workforce; however, some veterans find it more challenging because they have the added responsibility of translating their military experience into civilian experience. Below is a list of four tips to help Veterans create a top notch resume that highlights their workforce skill set while
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