From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Simplicity Amid the Splendor Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College After spending my first week in Rome, I concluded it offers seemingly endless examples of breathtaking beauty. For me, my visit to Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Saint Mary Major) was
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Innovation and What It Means to Be Human Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Throughout our Rome Seminar experience, we spent considerable time looking toward the future, and in light of Pope Leo XIV issuing his Magnifica Humanitas encyclical just days
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Liturgy and Lessons from St. Peter’s Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Our world is filled with places whose history and beauty can overwhelm the senses. As a first-time visitor, I can now unequivocally say St. Peter’s Basilica is one of
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from RomeWalking Through Our Dominican History Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College One of the greatest gifts of the Rome Seminar was the opportunity for Becky and me to visit places that connect directly to Albertus Magnus College’s Dominican heritage. Much as our
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome A View From St. Peter’s Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Earlier this summer, while participating in the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities’ Rome Seminar, I shared a few moments from the journey through social media. With the benefit of
Read More.11,000 Miles to Albertus
PHILANTHROPY 11,000 Miles to Albertus Born in Shanghai during the tumultuous 1930s, Lisa (Cheng) Tou ’56, experienced a childhood shaped by upheaval and resilience. Just before the Communists seized control of mainland China in 1949, Lisa, her parents, and two younger brothers fled to the British colony of Hong Kong where she received a sound
Read More.Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Expands To Become Albertus West
It was during President Camille’s visit to Los Angeles, California on January 9, 2019 that the idea of a Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Albertus Magnus College was born. Inspired by President Camille’s enthusiasm about forming a Chapter, and Gio Duaqui’s long-held dream, Gio and Barbara Chesney Schmir, the two alumni attendees, became a committee
Read More.A Message from President Marc M. Camille, January 20, 2021
Today, our nation transitions to new presidential leadership and our democracy begins anew, as it does every four years and has now for more than two centuries, presenting the promise of hope and opportunity. My hope and prayer for our nation and for our community is that in the days ahead, themes such as love,
Read More.20 For 2020 | Albertus Magnus College’s Year in Review
Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back on this year, our Fearless Falcons continued to thrive as they faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community persevered with the determination and resilience that defines the Albertus family. Students, faculty, and staff were both resourceful and thoughtful, pulling together to care for one another and have an
Read More.A Pilgrimage to Walk in the Steps of St. Dominic
Four Dominican pillars serve as the foundation for an Albertus Magnus College education: study, prayer, community, and service. In my first year serving as president, the pillar of study was a priority, as I embarked on a listening and learning agenda, hearing stories of Albertus Magnus College experiences and impact. Now in my second year
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