This week we welcome guest blogger David O’Sullivan, Executive Director/Coordinator of Community Soup Kitchen in New Haven. You can reach David directly at Soupkitchen@christchurchnh.org. Community Soup Kitchen began operations in 1977. A small group of Yale students and their spouses saw the need in the community and decided to create a place where those who
Read More.Dr. Patty Compagnone-Post: Science Research in Liverpool
Scientific research is a quest of discovery, culminating in the dissemination of new knowledge following what can be an intensive peer-review process. Understandably, the focus of experimental research is to acquire a sufficient body of information that provides a “story” worthy of publication; in major research institutions the catch-all phrase is “publish or perish”. What
Read More.COOK and CARE Walk-A-Thon
This week we welcome back guest blogger Kate Walton, MA, Executive Director of the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven, who is this year’s chair for the Cook and Care Walk-a-Thon. Albertus Magnus College is proud to host this year’s walk-a-thon on October 20, 2013. You can learn more or register for the
Read More.Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven
This week we welcome guest blogger Kate Walton, MA, Executive Director of the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven. You can reach Kate directly at kwalton@carenewhaven.org Albertus is proud to support the work of IVCG. You can help by participating in the Cook and Care Walk-a-Thon, hosted by Albertus Magnus College on October
Read More.“An education that …is practical in its application”
As part of the ePortfolio classes Albertus Magnus College students have an opportunity to write about the mission statement of the college and how this statement impacts their lives now as college students and in the future. Student Matthew Mezzei from Wallingford, CT, a member of the Class of 2016, shared his thoughts on the
Read More.Open your minds, Open your hearts… the Priceless Side of Higher Education for Adults
The Format Everyone is familiar with the traditional learning format of universities and colleges but an for an adult returning to school there are so many different options. Adults have families, full-time jobs and many other responsibilities. These responsibilities make it hard to attend classes in the traditional format. Adults may find an accelerated format
Read More.The Concept of Servant Leadership
In 1955 the Los Angeles Police Department adopted the motto “To Protect and to Serve.” The long standing mission statement of the Orange Police Department has been, “To protect life and property and to serve the public, always with integrity and professionalism, striving to achieve an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust and cooperation.” What does
Read More.Mission Blog: Marney Tyrell
“Enhancing each student’s development, both as an individual and as a member of society” As part of the ePortfolio classes Albertus Magnus College students have an opportunity to write about the mission statement of the college and how this statement impacts their lives now as college students and in the future. Student Marney Tyrell of
Read More.M.F.A. Musings
O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention… -Shakespeare, from the prologue to Henry V O Muse! the causes and the crimes relate… -Dryden’s translation of Virgil’s Aeneid, Line Eight As I read the variety of final manuscripts produced by our M.F.A. graduates in poetry, fiction and creative
Read More.Accelerated Degree Programs for Adults
Many working adults, who did not complete college, realize later in life that having a college degree can make a big difference in their future, helping them to move along their career track and find greater success. Reaching educational goals after taking a break from more traditional college life doesn’t have to be unattainable amidst
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