Over their recent Spring break, a group of Albertus Students and Alumni took part in “Service Learning: Across Borders” in Canada. Leyna Arden ’14 recalls her experience of the trip below. A few semesters ago I had the privilege of taking one of Albertus Magnus’ service learning classes, “Literature of the Immigrant.” Because my experience
Read More.How to NOT Pay for College
Looking to find a way to cover your out-of-pocket school expenses? Interested in reducing your student loan debt? Sounds like you should start applying for scholarships. Applying for scholarships sounds like it takes hard work, creativity and time, but these tips will help demystify the process. Here are some “Do’s and Don’ts” for the scholarship
Read More.Emotional Intelligence
Being an emotionally intelligent person requires us to remain poised when our stature, ego or psychological well-being is being threatened. Emotionally intelligent people are able to prevent the emotional hijacking of their brain; more specifically the part of the brain called the amygdala. When things heat up and stakes are high emotionally intelligent people prevent
Read More.Dive in this Summer
Hi! My name is Lindsey Wiber, head lifeguard at the Albertus Magnus College Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut. I have been a lifeguard here for almost two years. You can find me here Monday through Friday mornings, and around the building in the afternoons and weekends teaching future generations Lifeguard or CPR courses. I love
Read More.Defining Patriotism
Patriotism defined by the Webster Dictionary is, ‘love that people feel for their country’. As we celebrate Independence Day, we remember the men and women who serve our country and protect our freedom. Our veterans and their families deserve our appreciation for their service and our support as they transition from active military duty to
Read More.All in the Family
Graduations tend to make one stop and think about their journey up to this moment. Albertus Magnus College has been a part of my family for longer than I can remember. My aunt, mother, father, and sister have all attended the College, from the mid-seventies up until this past May when I received my bachelor’s
Read More.Have You Been Called?
“Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your vocation.” That’s what Aristotle had to say about “vocation.” The word “vocation” comes from the Latin “vocare” which means voice. You might think of it as the voice of your soul! If you mention the word “vocation” to most people, they usually
Read More.Is Your Deadline Approaching? Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and now you think it’s time to kick up your heels and enjoy summer break? Put your beach plans on hold until you’ve confirmed that your financial aid file is complete. A lot of deadlines are approaching, so make sure you don’t lose out
Read More.The Joy of the Gospel
On February 28th of this past academic year, a book discussion of Evangelli Gaudium, or Joy of the Gospel, by Pope Francis, took place at Rosary Hall. Copies of the book had been distributed earlier to faculty, staff and students. Many more read the book than could attend the discussion, but a large group was able
Read More.Forever A Falcon
Before Graduating on May 18th 2014, we asked Patrick Dornfried to reflect on his Albertus experience and describe the memories that he’ll take with him in the next chapter of his life. As graduation approaches and I ready myself for the next step in my life, I find it helpful to take a look at the
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