Based in Wolcott, Connecticut, Matthew Warren shares how much Albertus Magnus College has made a positive impact in his college experience and future career. As a Criminal Justice Major, he stated that his favorite professor is Professor Lawrie and his most memorable class is “Criminal Law and Procedure”. In relations to his major he also
Read More.Cinco de Mayo 2020
Hear from international Albertus student, Lucia Gutierrez Gomez ’23, from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico on the history of Cinco de Mayo and what it means to her. Lucia plans to major in Healthcare Management and is a part of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team. May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo, commemorates the day of the
Read More.#FalconsUnite on the Frontline during COVID-19 Pandemic
Stephanie Presson-Lapre ’10 works as a Program Director for an eating disorder program. After COVID-19 hit, they had to quickly make the transition to virtual programs. “Since mid March, we have been able to implement both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an amazing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) all online! These times are certainly difficult
Read More.Academic Tutors Share Tips for Staying Motivated
Ways to Stay Motivated By Amina Khokhar In order to keep sane throughout this uncertainty and frustration, I have found activities to take up my time with positivity. Instead of being negative and being in a hole, I have tried to change my mindset and work on bettering myself. With this, I like to keep
Read More.Using Art as Therapy for Positive Mental Health
During this time of uncertainty, as we come together in flattening the curve to this pandemic, art has been making its way across the globe. Pictures of rainbows and hearts that children and their family’s created are taped to their home windows and front doors, and chalk drawings are seen on sidewalks in neighborhoods offering
Read More.Feast of St. Catherine of Siena 2020
One of the great women saints of the Dominican Order is Catherine of Siena. Catherine was born in 1344 in Siena, Italy. Although Catherine had no formal education as a child she left us her Prayers, Letters and Dialogue (with God). At Albertus Magnus College we look to Catherine for inspiration as a person who
Read More.Albertus Students Repair Home for Alternative Spring Break
This year, Albertus Magnus College students volunteered their time for Alternative Spring Break to help repair homes with Habitat for Humanity in the Burlington and Mercer Counties, New Jersey. “I think the students and staff who went on this year’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Maple Shade, New Jersey had an overwhelmingly positive experience,” says
Read More.Battling COVID-19 On The Frontlines | Alumni Spotlight
As the Chief of Police for the Town of Orange, I have been extremely busy during the coronavirus pandemic, putting in very long hours. My role is to support our officers who are on the front lines, ensuring that they have the proper equipment and policies in place to do their jobs safely. Here in
Read More.Director of Art Therapy Program to present at WICE
Angel Duncan, the Director of the MAATC program at Albertus, was invited to give a talk for WICE (When Internationals Connect in English), a foundation based in Paris, France on her work in dementia research. Anyone is welcome to attend this virtual Zoom presentation at no cost. She will be speaking on, Lifestyles to a
Read More.Falcons From Home | Tameeka Parks ’21
In February 2016, 26 years after high school, I started my collegiate academic career. First, as the last cohort of the New Dimensions program (Cohort 16/04 rocks)! I earned my Associates of Science in Business and Leadership Studies. I am the Class of 2021, due to graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology! What an adventure!
Read More.