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
Read More.Serving Up Some Team Spirit
With 2014 being my fourth year on the Albertus Magnus women’s tennis team, my team and I had high expectations for the season. After all, the year before we finally made it to the GNAC play offs for the first time in many years. As our season begun, we became more doubtful with regards to
Read More.Holidays on a Budget
Avoid the Post-Holiday Financial Hangover: Budgeting Tips for the Holidays It’s wonderful to be in the spirit of giving, but the holidays can often lead to out-of-control spending. This year, consider some of these tips to help keep your holiday season merry and bright. Make Your List, Check it Twice – Participating in Secret Santas
Read More.Major League Leadership – Part Three
Part Three: Leading the Game As the final installment of this series on Major League Leadership, this month’s blog will focus on the last three Bases of Leadership which are necessary for becoming a Major League Leader, Knowing your Game, Fostering Teamwork, and Creating a Winning Culture. In order to be an effective leader, in
Read More.The Best Part of Thanksgiving is the Giving
When the Financial Aid Office thinks of Thanksgiving, we think of the warm, cozy feeling of being surrounded by family, the smell of turkey cooking, and the food! Particularly, eating the stuffing, mac and cheese, and pumpkin pie, all while fighting for the turkey leg. Plus, there’s the comfort of being able to stay home
Read More.Athletic Hall of Fame Scheduled for November 8
Albertus Magnus College will induct four individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Honorees are Michael Abbey ’04, a four-time GNAC (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) All-Conference First Team soccer player; Sr. Charles Marie Brantl, O.P., Ph.D.,’51, former professor of economics and vice president of academic affairs, and a devoted fan of athletics at
Read More.Major League Leadership | Part Two : Leading Others
Last month I introduced you to the Ten Bases of Leadership that my co-author and I identified in our book, Lead Me Out to the Ballgame: Stories and Strategies to Develop Major League Leadership, and discussed the first three bases of leadership; Finding you Passion, Leading By Example, and Earning Respect, the bases which fall
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