From becoming a nurse in the Island of Jamaica to the prestigious Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing, Ena Williams MS ‘07, MBA ‘08 is riding the wave of success.
Read More.The Drama Club takes center stage for the second year in a row
In 2022, the Albertus Magnus College Drama Club was revived after years of hardship. That year they held their first playwright contest, which was a success that debuted a student-written play—The Atomic Family From Outerspace. In the second year of their contest, they received an unprecedented number of submissions and decided to perform two plays on the same night– Getting A Head By Tessa Schober ‘24 and The Five Stages By Kristian Lozada ‘25.
Read More.Art Therapy Partners with Vocational Development Program
Amity Transition Academy (ATA), a community and vocationally based program, was founded
by Patricia Fitzgerald with the mission to help prepare high school students with intellectual
disabilities to transition into future employment. The program collaborates with Albertus Magnus
College, providing classroom space and creating unique work opportunities for the students on
campus. ATA quickly caught the attention of the Master of Arts in Art Therapy & Counseling
(MAATC) program director Dr. Lisa Furman. The mission of the ATA inspired Dr. Furman to
foster a connection with Fitzgerald and introduce art therapy into programming by offering an
internship placement at the Amity Transition Academy.
Albertus grad saves a life – leads with heart and empathy
On October 12th of 2023, Albertus Magnus College alumnus and police officer Brendan Clark ‘23 arrived on the scene of a heart attack while on duty in Berlin, CT. Along with Officer Aimee Kryzkowski, Clark performed twenty to thirty minutes of CPR on the victim, Henry Lavette. Miraculously, Lavette regained his pulse and was taken to the hospital, where he would go on to make a full recovery.
Read More.2nd Annual STEM Internship Day
On Friday, October 20th , the 2nd Annual STEM Internship Day took place. The event was held in
the Tagliatela Academic Center Atrium at noon. STEM students that completed a summer
internship presented their research and experiences from their internships.
First to Fly
National First Generation Day is when we celebrate all those strong enough to be the first in their families to take flight and go to college. Joshua Austin `25 is one of the many outstanding students at Albertus Magnus College who has excelled despite the obstacles he has faced.
Read More.Department of Languages and Cultures Testimonials
As one of the youngest and most “Americanized” in my family, I chose to pursue a minor in Spanish to – properly and fluently – speak, read, and write Spanish and reconnect with my culture through literature. The Department of Languages and Culture allowed me to do more than that! The courses offered were diverse, digestible, and intriguing.
Read More.What Does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You?
While Hispanic Heritage Month has come to an end, that does not mean that we stop celebrating Hispanic Heritage. In today’s article, Juan Felipe Valencia ’26, a Columbian international student majoring in Business Management at Albertus Magnus College, discusses his Colombian heritage and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him.
Read More.The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Alumna and Trustee, Rosemarie (Siefert) Dios ’80, has teamed up with her daughter and
business partner, Gloria Dios, to help boost the financial proficiency of Albertus students and
faculty.
Bringing the spotlight back: A college student’s journey in revitalizing a Drama Club
Albertus Magnus College student Shannon Visco ‘24 had always loved theater and had been involved in drama since elementary school. When she arrived at college, she was excited to continue pursuing her passion for theater and join the Drama Club. However, Shannon soon discovered that Albertus Magnus College’s Drama Club was no longer functional.
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