Here at Albertus, we are very fortunate to have multi-talented student athletes. Below, we have entries from two of our talented Three Sport Athletes who discuss how Albertus gave them an athletic experience like no other. Growing up I played soccer and basketball, and I knew one day I was going to have to make
Read More.What It Means to be Part of the Student Alumni Association
Richard and Riker Mitchell are founding members of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) and seniors on the verge of graduation. The Mitchells grew up in Naugatuck, Connecticut, where they attended Naugatuck High School. We’ve asked them to reflect on joining SAA and how they feel about becoming alumni. Richard Mitchell I’m a current member
Read More.March Madness for the Mary Benevento Fund for Athletics
It’s no secret. Albertus is a destination for DIII athletes. Our men’s basketball team, in particular, has earned many accolades this season. After winning 27-straight games, the #7 Albertus Magnus men’s basketball team fell to #10 Dickinson College at the buzzer as the Falcons ended their season with a heartbreaking 74-72 loss in the NCAA
Read More.Financial Aid: How To Handle Your Tax Credits and Deductions
CAUTION: Submitting these Tax Credits/Deductions May Result in a Large Refund! Waiting until April 15 to file your taxes for fear of owing? Remembering to enter these educational tax credits/deductions in could alleviate some stress. We can’t all be tax professionals, but here are a few tricks of the trade to help you maximize your
Read More.Dominican Tradition in the Evening Program
In 2011 the New Dimensions program at Albertus Magnus College implemented a series of assignments into the first week’s curriculum in the Preparation for College course taught at the associate level. The class was divided into teams, and each team was assigned a different topic to present the following week. Topics included, The Tradition of
Read More.365 Days of Service
For it is in giving that we receive. – St. Francis of Assisi The season of joy; goodwill to men; a time of hope; the spirit of giving. It is during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s that we most notably hear these phrases uttered. However, that leaves 300+ days in the year.
Read More.Life of a Student and Traveler (Part 2)
September 5 – December 12, 2014 After visiting London on the first day of our trip and after having my last German final at the end of our program, I’ve noticed a great shift in my life. Throughout my time in the “Universität of Salzburg,” I was able to realize the differences between not only
Read More.Lifelong Friends, Lifelong Opportunities
“Being a returning working adult, it was important for me to be in class in a structured program, rather than taking an online program or another program that would not be in person. Having my degree has given me the confidence to consider other positions and be open to other opportunities that I wouldn’t have
Read More.Dominican Tradition: Interview with Sr. Toni Harris, OP.
Sr. Toni Harris, OP gave the St. Albert the Great Lecture in the St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Sr. Toni’s topic was, “Religious Iconography through the Lens of the Dominican Charism”. In her lecture Sr. Toni shared with us the significance of religious icons, the process of “writing” an icon
Read More.Leadership Lessons from a Football Great
America’s torrid love affair with the seven month-long ritual known as football is one that grows stronger and more passionate with each passing season. From the first pre-season game in August to Super Bowl Sunday in February, grills, face paint, foam cheese heads, and novelty jerseys smother American culture as millions obsessively pursue their favorite
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