Leadership is often defined as a process of influencing others to accomplish a task by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. A good leader sets the plan in place, organizes resources and makes sure everyone understands what’s going on, orients the team members and then lets them go. Leadership is about relationship building. It’s not always
Read More.Financial Aid: How To Handle Your Tax Credits and Deductions
CAUTION: Submitting these Tax Credits/Deductions May Result in a Large Refund! Waiting until April 15 to file your taxes for fear of owing? Remembering to enter these educational tax credits/deductions in could alleviate some stress. We can’t all be tax professionals, but here are a few tricks of the trade to help you maximize your
Read More.Dominican Tradition in the Evening Program
In 2011 the New Dimensions program at Albertus Magnus College implemented a series of assignments into the first week’s curriculum in the Preparation for College course taught at the associate level. The class was divided into teams, and each team was assigned a different topic to present the following week. Topics included, The Tradition of
Read More.Don’t be a Debt Statistic
Education is a great investment. Student loans can help you achieve your academic goals. It’s a federal requirement that we award you your maximum loan eligibility, but it’s not a requirement that you take the full amount. While it’s tempting to take the full amount, here are some facts to keep in mind: FACT: Financial
Read More.Life of a Student and Traveler (Part 2)
September 5 – December 12, 2014 After visiting London on the first day of our trip and after having my last German final at the end of our program, I’ve noticed a great shift in my life. Throughout my time in the “Universität of Salzburg,” I was able to realize the differences between not only
Read More.Albertus Student Alumni Association (SAA) to Participate in Student Engagement and Philanthropy Month
During the month of February, the Albertus SAA will join over 100 educational institutions worldwide to participate in Student Engagement and Philanthropy Month. The initiative, organized by the Council For Advancement and Support of Education, is designed to increase student understanding of philanthropy and grow engagement on campuses. CASE has sponsored similar initiatives annually since
Read More.Albertus’ Womens Basketball Trip to Muhlenberg
My name is Meg Thornton, a sophomore on the Albertus Magnus College women’s basketball team. This November, we traveled to Allentown, Pennsylvania to participate in a tournament hosted by Muhlenberg College. To begin the tournament, we played against the home team, Muhlenberg. The Mules were a very good team. Despite losing the game, we made
Read More.Leadership Lessons from a Football Great
America’s torrid love affair with the seven month-long ritual known as football is one that grows stronger and more passionate with each passing season. From the first pre-season game in August to Super Bowl Sunday in February, grills, face paint, foam cheese heads, and novelty jerseys smother American culture as millions obsessively pursue their favorite
Read More.Recalculating your Resolutions
Every January 1, we make resolutions to better ourselves. Setting a goal is easy, but sometimes achieving the goal seems impossible. Here are some small financial tips that might help you along the way: Don’t buy coffee, make it yourself – Purchasing one medium coffee a day can cost you upwards of $730 a year. Is your goal
Read More.The Art of an Albertus Education
Below you will find an interview conducted by current Albertus Art student Rebecca Weinberger of Steve Sangapore ’13, who has been successfully exhibiting his work across the nation. Name: Steve Sangapore Year Graduated: 2013 Major: Graphic Design, Studio Art , Minor: Music Masters Degree: No What are you doing that is art related: Exhibiting and publishing work nationally, working
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