Traits of Leaders…Leadership Derailers Enthusiasm, Independence, Confidence, Diligence – these are all characteristics which are quite positive, and all things which as leaders we should aim to develop. Why then are we talking about these in a blog about leadership derailers? Well, let’s consider these traits on the surface. We want our leaders to be
Read More.Albert Week
November is traditionally a month of remembering – the saints, our loved ones who have died, veterans and the celebration of Thanksgiving when we recall all the blessings we have received. Tucked in the middle of the month is the feast of St. Albert the Great, the patron of Albertus Magnus College, on November 15.
Read More.Women’s Soccer Team at Albertus
During the recruiting process, Coach Nick stressed one thing with all of us; he assured us that we would be joining something bigger than ourselves. As a high school senior, picking out the college you want to spend the next four years at can be extremely stressful, but that promise stuck out in our minds.
Read More.College Spirit Through the Eyes of a Falcon
The Albertus Magnus College community celebrated a Fall Fest weekend of fun, festivities but most of all we shared in camaraderie and college spirit. This is a time when all students, faculty / staff, alumni, family, friends and neighbors join together in fanfare and excitement over celebration of athletics and academics. The Albertus community celebrates the Fall
Read More.Cultivating Exemplary Leadership: The Right Mix
Part 3 The Right Mix It’s your first day as manager in your new organization and you are a bit nervous. Sure, you have 10 years experience in management, have worked with all types of people before, and have been successful in the past, but this is different, new people, new environment, and a new
Read More.Global Studies and the Dominican Mission
Robert A. Bourgeois October 8, 2013 Efforts to learn and understand the Dominican tradition led to the creation of a course for the Global Studies Program at Albertus Magnus College, “Human Rights and Religious Witness in Latin America,“ which is situated at the intersection of globalization and the Dominican mission. By globalization, I refer to
Read More.Volleyball: it’s more than just a game.
Written by Caitlin Prete BUS TIME = TEAM BONDING My experience as an Albertus Magnus Student-Athlete has been very exciting and interesting. One of my favorite parts, besides playing of course, is the bus rides. On our very first bus ride, our team had a team bonding session and we all got really
Read More.Patricia Compagnone: Reflections on Science Research in Liverpool (Part Two)
Patricia Compagnone I still refer to my 2011 sabbatical experience at the University of Liverpool, England, as a transformative event, a whimsical dream that actually came true. Virtually every goal I had set for myself – both professional (making a substantial contribution to what was a new research area for me) and personal (assimilating into
Read More.Candlelight Ceremony
The Candlelight Ceremony is a tradition of Albertus Magnus College dating back to its founding in 1925. At the Candlelight Ceremony the senior students welcome the incoming freshmen by passing on the “light of knowledge” with a lighted candle. From the 1938 yearbook of the College we read, “Now the senior class passed on the
Read More.Building the Albertus Community One Step at a Time
On Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013, more than 20 members of the Albertus community braved a hot, humid, rainy day to participate in the 36th Annual Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race, which benefitted a number of charitable organizations. The race offered 5K and 20K courses, and the Albertus runners ranged in ability from
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