Albertus Magnus College celebrates World Mental Health Day each year by partnering with Fresh Check Day, an organization that, according to their website, “is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.”
Read More.I Chose Albertus for the Flexibility and Location
Grand Openings are always fun but our newly renovated classroom space in East Hartford is literally a blessing. Albertus Magnus College celebrated its new East Hartford campus home at 225 Pitkin Street on September 30 with prayer as well as a little pomp and circumstance. Students, staff, trustees, alumni, and area employers all believe a
Read More.Alumni Profile: Debra Arrato ’90
Debra J. Arrato ’90 is a 25 year veteran entrepreneur who created Ice Cream Emergency – a mobile, full-service ice cream parlor disguised as a whimsical rescue vehicle, serving premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, which Debra calls “a social, congratulatory food that is always associated with appreciation, pride, and happiness.” Debra started out in
Read More.Alumni Profile: James Scott ’06
The added value of real life experience is something that differentiates Albertus Magnus from other colleges. A standout example of this is James T. Scott ’06, assistant professor and faculty advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He previously was a Sergeant with the Connecticut State Police and recently retired after 21 years
Read More.Alumni Profile: Alana DeChello, Esq. ’12
Alana DeChello, Esq. ’12 is our newest member on the Alumni Advisory Board for Albertus Magnus College. Graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Alana is an attorney who joined the DeChello Law Firm in North Haven, Connecticut in 2015. Alana’s primary focus is estate planning and probate law, where she assists
Read More.An Albertus Legacy: the Hamid Family
The Hamid family moved to the United States in 1989 and resided in New Haven for a number of years before moving to Hamden in 1993. Shortly after coming to the United States, the Hamid family started a family daycare service, which has now been running for over 25 years. First born, Salman and sister,
Read More.Alumni of the Year: Mary Lou DiPaola ’72
Mary Lou DiPaola ’72 is the recipient of this year’s Alumni of the Year Award, presented to a member of the Association who has attained preeminence in his/her life through outstanding professional, scholarly, and artistic achievement; who is devoted to serving others through volunteer/community service work; or who has manifested extraordinary loyalty and dedication to
Read More.Alumni Highlight: Claudette Ahumada ’18 in Colorado
When I graduated from Albertus in the spring of May 2019, I had no idea the shift that was about to take place in my life. Graduating with a B.A. in Psychology and working with the amazing staff in the department truly gave me a hunger to work in the field that I could not
Read More.The Falcons 5k Challenge is Back!
Albertus community members are invited to join Team Albertus in a number of races that support our local communities and raise awareness and money for big issues. On Saturday, September 28, a Albertus joined the 28th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Association Southern Connecticut Walk and James Barber 5k Run held at East Rock Park. The
Read More.MAATC Student Loren Rubino ’20 to Host Workshop at The Kennedy Center
Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) student Loren Rubino ’20 will be hosting a workshop at The Kennedy Center’s Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative (MDAC) on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This is a part of a larger series called “Second Saturdays: Connect & Create Community Art Workshops for Adults”. Rubino will be speaking
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