Being a student athlete is never a simple task. As student athletes, a lot of our time is invested in the sport itself, for me its Softball. From practice, to games, our schedule is always packed, taking up more than 30 hours of our week during season time. With that time being occupied, its a
Read More.Albertus Spotlight on our Award Winning Student Alumni Association!
On February 4 and 5, 17 members of the Student Alumni Association, including the new Executive Board, attended the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP) District 1 Conference at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They were able to share ideas and programs with over 200 students from 17 different schools.
Read More.Buena Suerte a Barcelona Alexis Mack!
This semester we are happy to feature blog updates from Alexis Mack, a senior Communications Major spending a semester in Barcelona, Spain. Below is her first update! “January 8th of 2017 is the day of new. On this day I will have traveled to a new country (Spain), where I will meet new friends, attend
Read More.Albertus Spotlight on Carlos Chaparro-A Story of Triumph and Advocacy
Carlos Chaparro had a secret. Although he had all the trappings of success – a full-time job at a bank and a home of his own – he spent a lot of energy hiding his past. In and out of foster care for most of his childhood, Carlos thought he found salvation when his biological
Read More.#GivingTuesday at Albertus
Albertus Magnus College is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We
Read More.#Thankful4Pell
Last academic year, nearly 8 million students – including 33 percent of all undergraduates – benefited from receiving a federal Pell Grant. Without this support from the federal government, many low-income students would not be able to pursue their post secondary educational dreams. Here at Albertus we would like to highlight two students who are #thankful4pell
Read More.Saint Albert Week
Today is the Feast of Albertus’ patron Saint, and whom we receive our name, Saint Albert. Today, and this week we celebrate Saint Albert. The celebrations began Monday with the scarving of the Saint Albert statue in front of the Taglietela Academic Center and will continue throughout the week with a mass in celebration of
Read More.5 Reasons Not to Miss Fall Fest
5. Come support all your Favorite Albertus Teams or play in an Alumni Game! Fall Fest will host contests as both the Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams take on Norwich right on Celentano Field. Did you play sports while you attended Albertus? Here is your chance to get back on the field! Fall Fest will
Read More.Spotlight on Bridget Judd, Women’s Soccer
Submitted by Athletics Bridget is a senior for the Albertus Magnus College women’s soccer team. This fall, she has started all 11 games for the Falcons and picked up one assist. 2015: During her junior season, she appeared in all 20 games for the Falcons…started 16 games…she took 10 shots and scored one goal…won the team’s
Read More.Albertus Spotlight on Joy Morrison
Submitted by the Division of Professional and Graduate Studies The first comment anyone makes about Joy Morrison is that she lives up to her name. Upbeat and spirited, her enthusiasm is contagious. And when she speaks about her studies in the Albertus Magnus College Accelerated Degree Program, her enthusiasm amplifies. Although she started her college
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