Ways to Stay Motivated By Amina Khokhar In order to keep sane throughout this uncertainty and frustration, I have found activities to take up my time with positivity. Instead of being negative and being in a hole, I have tried to change my mindset and work on bettering myself. With this, I like to keep
Read More.Using Art as Therapy for Positive Mental Health
During this time of uncertainty, as we come together in flattening the curve to this pandemic, art has been making its way across the globe. Pictures of rainbows and hearts that children and their family’s created are taped to their home windows and front doors, and chalk drawings are seen on sidewalks in neighborhoods offering
Read More.Feast of St. Catherine of Siena 2020
One of the great women saints of the Dominican Order is Catherine of Siena. Catherine was born in 1344 in Siena, Italy. Although Catherine had no formal education as a child she left us her Prayers, Letters and Dialogue (with God). At Albertus Magnus College we look to Catherine for inspiration as a person who
Read More.Albertus Students Repair Home for Alternative Spring Break
This year, Albertus Magnus College students volunteered their time for Alternative Spring Break to help repair homes with Habitat for Humanity in the Burlington and Mercer Counties, New Jersey. “I think the students and staff who went on this year’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Maple Shade, New Jersey had an overwhelmingly positive experience,” says
Read More.Battling COVID-19 On The Frontlines | Alumni Spotlight
As the Chief of Police for the Town of Orange, I have been extremely busy during the coronavirus pandemic, putting in very long hours. My role is to support our officers who are on the front lines, ensuring that they have the proper equipment and policies in place to do their jobs safely. Here in
Read More.Director of Art Therapy Program to present at WICE
Angel Duncan, the Director of the MAATC program at Albertus, was invited to give a talk for WICE (When Internationals Connect in English), a foundation based in Paris, France on her work in dementia research. Anyone is welcome to attend this virtual Zoom presentation at no cost. She will be speaking on, Lifestyles to a
Read More.Falcons From Home | Tameeka Parks ’21
In February 2016, 26 years after high school, I started my collegiate academic career. First, as the last cohort of the New Dimensions program (Cohort 16/04 rocks)! I earned my Associates of Science in Business and Leadership Studies. I am the Class of 2021, due to graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology! What an adventure!
Read More.Good Friday 2020
Scripture “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Psalm 22:1 Reflection These words spoken by Jesus as He hung on the Cross take on a new relevance and meaning this year. Our daily news and social media feeds are filled with stories of the advance of COVID-19 across our nation and our world. Both young
Read More.Holy Thursday 2020
Scripture “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” John 13: 14-15 Reflection Holy Thursday is a day when Christians traditionally gather together to recall
Read More.The New Normal: Albertus Employees Work from Home
Here at Albertus Magnus College, we have dedicated faculty and staff who are here to work with you to achieve your goals and see you soar. During these difficult times, the transition to virtual meetings and online learning has shaken up the daily routines of the Albertus community. Hear from some faculty and staff on
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