With 2014 being my fourth year on the Albertus Magnus women’s tennis team, my team and I had high expectations for the season. After all, the year before we finally made it to the GNAC play offs for the first time in many years. As our season begun, we became more doubtful with regards to
Read More.Holidays on a Budget
Avoid the Post-Holiday Financial Hangover: Budgeting Tips for the Holidays It’s wonderful to be in the spirit of giving, but the holidays can often lead to out-of-control spending. This year, consider some of these tips to help keep your holiday season merry and bright. Make Your List, Check it Twice – Participating in Secret Santas
Read More.Major League Leadership – Part Three
Part Three: Leading the Game As the final installment of this series on Major League Leadership, this month’s blog will focus on the last three Bases of Leadership which are necessary for becoming a Major League Leader, Knowing your Game, Fostering Teamwork, and Creating a Winning Culture. In order to be an effective leader, in
Read More.Peace Leadership Skills Program
Seventeen students are taking part in a Peace Leadership Skills Program sponsored by Student Services and the Offices of Dominican Mission and Ministries. Students are participating in this six session program to grow in skills of active listening, communication, conflict resolution and mediation. The students participating in this program are: Robert Keidel, Daniel Valmont, Torrie
Read More.The Albertus Experience
I looked forward to Monday’s. I haven’t missed a class since I started, and it’s not because I’ll lose a grade or anything like that, it’s just because I’m really excited about coming here and being with my team members. The resources here – everyone has been so supportive. If you need tutoring, if you
Read More.The Best Part of Thanksgiving is the Giving
When the Financial Aid Office thinks of Thanksgiving, we think of the warm, cozy feeling of being surrounded by family, the smell of turkey cooking, and the food! Particularly, eating the stuffing, mac and cheese, and pumpkin pie, all while fighting for the turkey leg. Plus, there’s the comfort of being able to stay home
Read More.Enhancing Dominican Values
The Albertus community gathered for several events recently which enhance our Dominican values on campus. Founders’ Day On Friday, September 19 the College celebrated Founders’ Day, an annual day dedicated to our Dominican heritage and the welcome of our newest students. The theme of Founders’ Day this year was Dominicans: Preaching through the Arts. The
Read More.Athletic Hall of Fame Scheduled for November 8
Albertus Magnus College will induct four individuals into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Honorees are Michael Abbey ’04, a four-time GNAC (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) All-Conference First Team soccer player; Sr. Charles Marie Brantl, O.P., Ph.D.,’51, former professor of economics and vice president of academic affairs, and a devoted fan of athletics at
Read More.Major League Leadership | Part Two : Leading Others
Last month I introduced you to the Ten Bases of Leadership that my co-author and I identified in our book, Lead Me Out to the Ballgame: Stories and Strategies to Develop Major League Leadership, and discussed the first three bases of leadership; Finding you Passion, Leading By Example, and Earning Respect, the bases which fall
Read More.Avoid a Password Fail
Raise your hand if you’ve had a friend hack your status. Now put both hands up if you’ve done it to someone else. It all seems like fun and games, until somebody gets their identity stolen. Don’t believe us? Take a look below: Leaving your phone unlocked puts more than just your social media pages
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