No matter what your job title actually is, there’s a certain level of initiative that you’re expected to take. Regardless of the task at hand, supervisors will always take notice of an employee who takes the extra step in the workplace. Whether it involves showing a heightened level of enthusiasm, going beyond the call of
Read More.Earning a College Degree Can Help You Increase Your Value as a Working Professional
It doesn’t matter what your current job is – you know that you’re worth more than what you’re being paid. As you wonder what you can do to start changing your life, we have one question for you: have you ever considered returning to college? We’ve compiled a list of ways in which earning a
Read More.An Internship of a Lifetime – An Albertus Student’s Story of Transformation
Melanie Ulizio, Class of 2014, is a graduate of the Accelerated Degree Program, who turned her psychology internship into an experience of a lifetime. Presenting in front of an audience of 40+ people at Albertus Magnus College’s Experiential Learning Day, held in March, she told the group why it had been a dream come true
Read More.Don’t Let Conflicting Information Get You Down!
Wonder why we keep asking for more information? It’s because you may have answered a question inconsistently. Some of our more common data entry errors are listed below. Don’t fall prey to these mistakes. Know the author: who does it belong to? It is important to pay close attention to who should be completing the
Read More.How to Make the Most of Your Free Time this Summer
We know that the summer is an eagerly anticipated time throughout the academic year. It’s a milestone; a checkpoint that allows you to reflect on your learned skills and most importantly (for many undergraduates), a well-needed break from your academic studies. However, for those who are already employed, it is the perfect time to sign
Read More.Reflecting on the Albertus Journey
Back in the fall of 2011 I had my first HU 101 Introduction to College Life class write letters to themselves. I told them that I would hold onto the letters and hand them out prior to graduation 2015. Rebecca Weinberger, Class of 2015, spent some time reflecting on her 2011 letter last week and
Read More.Aesthetics of Thomas Aquinas Reflection
We always hear about Albert and science. In 1941 Pope Pius XII named Albert the Great—our very own Albertus Magnus—the patron saint of the natural sciences. But I’d never heard of Albert and art, and, being an art professor, I know that science and art are profoundly connected. So I wondered if Albert had anything
Read More.Data Dilemmas on the FAFSA
It’s that time of year — FAFSA Renewals are coming in! Keep an eye out for these common mistakes when renewing your FAFSA: Nicknames are cute, but they don’t belong on your paperwork. Always use your legal name. The name used for your financial aid information must also match the name listed on your Social Security Card.
Read More.Albertus: On and Off the Court
My time with the Albertus Men’s basketball team has been an amazing journey. The last five years with my teammates, head Coach Mitch Oliver and other coaching staff have been some of the most memorable times in my life. We have been blessed with many accomplishments as a team. Winning four GNAC championships and getting
Read More.Service Learning and Leadership
We have been working for the past eight weeks to prepare the Capstone Project, the culminating work of our studies in the Master of Arts in Leadership. We have learned a great deal from our coursework, especially in Servant and Community Leadership and have chosen to propose the addition of service to the Leadership Program.
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