As a college student, it is important to know the traditions and history of your school. At Albertus Magnus College, one of our most sacred traditions is Founders’ Day. This day celebrates the founding values of the College and is a great way to connect modern-day students to the school’s roots.
Read More.Albertus International Student and Hockey Player Reflects on What It Means to Be a Falcon
Charles Risk ’23, an international student and dynamic member of the Albertus Men’s Ice Hockey Team, has strong Falcon Pride. He reflects on what it truly means to be a Fearless Falcon.
Read More.Juneteenth Prayer from Albertus Dominican Ministries
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Read More.Second Week of Lent Reflection
Scripture: “While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.”Luke 9:29 Reflection: Today we read the Gospel story of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Taking his disciples off alone, Jesus is “changed in appearance.” It is as if, at the beginning of his turn toward Calvary, there is a moment
Read More.First Week of Lent Reflection
Scripture Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be temptedLuke 4: 1 Reflection The first Sunday of Lent always begin with Jesus alone in the desert for 40 days. The desert is not a good place to be alone and certainly
Read More.Choose Kindness: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
Scripture:“For gracious and merciful is God, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.”Joel 2:13 Reflection:Choose Kindness is the Albertus theme for Lent this year. The Gospel reading from Matthews presents an invitation to be aware, to reflect and to act with kindness in how we are in right relationship with ourselves, with
Read More.Christmas…when does it happen?
Submitted by Sr. Joan Scanlon, O.P., Interim Assistant to the President for Dominican Mission The Christmas season overwhelms us with lights, sounds, images and oftentimes an excess of sensory stimulation. Tucked into the corners of this season there may be moments of silence, darkness and sometimes awareness and reflection. In A Child’s Christmas in Wales,
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.Student Government Association Builds Community through Service to the College
Submitted by Wendy Paul Coming into Albertus Magnus College my freshman year was, as I assume for many, a pretty scary experience. I didn’t know anyone, I had only ever been to the college campus once before for instant decision day and I felt very out of place. This, however, did not last long. Being
Read More.Education and Service
Blog submitted by student, Esther Hartzell ‘17 Albertus Magnus College offers such a wonderful opportunity for all of its students. As a Catholic college, set in the Dominican tradition, it offers opportunities that focus on the four Dominican Pillars. One that I have focused on a lot over my years at Albertus is service. As
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