It’s December 22, and today at 3:00 p.m. Albertus Magnus College will close in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. I am now nearly six months into my tenure as the 14th president of this special place, and as our community prepares for a well-deserved respite, I share some observations. Yesterday, the College’s
Read More.Scripture Passage for the Third Sunday of Advent
I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul. Isaiah 61: 10 The third Sunday of Advent is a time of rejoicing in anticipation of the coming of the Savior. In what ways is God the joy of your soul?
Read More.Weir Farm International Historic Site Continues to Support Art Therapy Outreach at Albertus Magnus College
As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Albertus Magnus College Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) Community Outreach Program, Weir Farm National Historic site has committed to an additional $2,500.00 in cost sharing to run community based art therapy groups in the 2017-2018 academic year. Located in Wilton, CT, Weir Farm
Read More.The Essence of Interfaith Dialogues: Faith over Fear
On November 20, 2017, members of the Albertus and New Haven community gathered for the St. Albert the Great Lecture, to hear a presentation entitled “The Essence of Interfaith Dialogue: Faith over Fear.” This lecture was given by Rabbi Herbert Brockman, who has served as leader of the Mishkan Israel community in Hamden, Connecticut. for
Read More.Scripture Passage for the Second Sunday of Advent
A voice cries out in the desert, prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God In the desert and the wastelands of our lives and our world, how are we preparing a way for the glory of God to be revealed?
Read More.Why I Became a Dominican Volunteer
One cold December day in Chicago, I was waiting to cross Garfield Boulevard, the street in front of Visitation Catholic School where I was working as a Dominican Volunteer, when the teacher I worked with jokingly shouted, “Let’s make a run for it!” as cars rushed towards us. “Go ahead if you want,” I replied,
Read More.Albertus Magnus College Community Garden
Planning for the Albertus Magnus College Community Garden began in June of 2017, with the expectation that the garden will be up and running in the Spring of 2018. The garden promises to be an important addition to the College, providing not only a beautiful aesthetic addition to the campus, but also helping the College
Read More.A Jamaican Experience to Remember
My name is Liz Falcigno, and I recently graduated from Albertus Magnus College with my Bachelor’s in Business Management. While attending Albertus I was a part of the Business Club. In April I was invited to join Dr. Clara Munson on a mission trip to Kingston, Jamaica. Laurel Flanagan, Max Pelloth, Justin Tharau, Zach Monti,
Read More.Scripture Passage for the First Sunday of Advent
O Lord, you are our father; We are the clay and you the potter: We are all the work of your hands. Isaiah 64:7 Advent is a season of hope and expectation, a time of waiting and becoming. How is God, the potter, shaping you? What are you becoming?
Read More.Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut – Albertus Tree of Hope
Thanks to the help of various departments and campus community members, the Financial Aid Office is participating in the Christmas fundraiser, “Trees of Hope,” in support of the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut. The outpouring of donations has resulted in a fully decorated Albertus Magnus College tree that embodies the theme: “College: Where Success Begins.”
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