Fall 2018 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Fall 2018 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:32:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Divine Intervention: Two Sisters of Mercy, two stained glass windows, and a decision that changed everything /divine-intervention-two-sisters-of-mercy-two-stained-glass-windows-and-a-decision-that-changed-everything/highlights/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:20:58 +0000 /?p=24114 Sebago Lake

by Patricia Erikson The real estate agent took the Sisters to see the small stone chapel. The rest is history. For the Aztecs, it was the prophecy of an eagle, perched on a prickly pear cactus and devouring a snake. For Brigham Young and the Latter Day Saints, it was a [...]]]> Looking for a Cure /looking-for-a-cure/magazine/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:32:50 +0000 /?p=23642 A person wearing glasses and a lab coat is looking intently through a glass board covered with various handwritten notes and equations. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A person wearing glasses and a lab coat is looking intently through a glass board covered with various handwritten notes and equations. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Avery Liotta Henderson is passionate about the world of drug discovery. At ɫ��Ƶ of Maine, he is gaining experience with hands-on skills in learning how to synthesize, isolate, and purify compounds. He routinely sets up reactions, including those that are sensitive to moisture and air, so by gaining experience with these sensitive techniques, he will be well prepared for graduate school. This type of research opportunity is an extremely valuable experience for our science students, and particularly important to those students who want to pursue scientific research in the future.]]> At Home Across The Globe /barbara-plaugher/magazine/fall-2018/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:03:18 +0000 /?p=23838 An elderly woman sits at a table with framed art, books, a photo album, and cookies in a room filled with bookshelves. A vase of red flowers from her garden decorates the table, adding a touch of home to the cozy setting. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

An elderly woman sits at a table with framed art, books, a photo album, and cookies in a room filled with bookshelves. A vase of red flowers from her garden decorates the table, adding a touch of home to the cozy setting. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Barbara Plaugher 84 has embodied the Core Values of Saint Joseph’s College by providing humanitarian aid to some of the poorest families across the globe through twenty volunteer service trips. She recounted these experiences in a beautiful memoir published in 2016 called Perseverance: Missions to the World.]]> Monks News /monks-news/magazine/fall-2018/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:42:35 +0000 /?p=23627 Ryan Godin '17, Jim Caron, Mike Caron, and Dave Larose pose winningly

Ryan Godin '17, Jim Caron, Mike Caron, and Dave Larose pose winningly

Saint Joseph’s receives NCAA Division III Internship grant, new volleyball coach, several coaches collect career victory accolades, golf classic, newest Hall of Famers, and alumni athletes return to campus for friendly competition.]]> Following the Mercy Tradition: Taking Compassionate Action /following-the-mercy-tradition-taking-compassionate-action/magazine/fall-2018/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:58:19 +0000 /?p=23615 Two clergy members in red vestments stand at an altar; the central figure holds up a large wafer, and religious items are positioned in front of them, including a chalice and a crucifix. The scene embodies the tradition of compassionate action, reflecting mercy through their sacred rituals. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two clergy members in red vestments stand at an altar; the central figure holds up a large wafer, and religious items are positioned in front of them, including a chalice and a crucifix. The scene embodies the tradition of compassionate action, reflecting mercy through their sacred rituals. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Embodying the core value of faith at Saint Joseph’s College, the new Campus Chaplain Father Gabriel provides several new opportunities to engage in the Mercy tradition.]]> Sexual Violence is Not Inevitable /sexual-violence-is-not-inevitable/magazine/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:47:54 +0000 /?p=23635 Saint Joseph's College students who walked out of class to raise awareness about sexual violence

Saint Joseph's College students who walked out of class to raise awareness about sexual violence

With $299,884 grant funding from the Department of Justice, Saint Joseph’s College invests in preventative strategies to create a safe and inclusive community.]]> When Words Find Their Home /when-words-find-their-home/magazine/fall-2018/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:13:52 +0000 /?p=23745 A person with short hair is sitting indoors by a window, wearing a sleeveless, patterned top. There is a plant on the windowsill and some office equipment on the desk, making it feel like home. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A person with short hair is sitting indoors by a window, wearing a sleeveless, patterned top. There is a plant on the windowsill and some office equipment on the desk, making it feel like home. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

While Dr. Gibson's specialty is the novel (English Classics and British Literature), she also teaches Nonfiction Prose. She writes poetry and pens reviews for contemporary fiction. “It’s important to be involved in different kinds of writing, different modes, for different audiences,” she says.]]> Moon Landing, Flower Power, and Women’s Rights /margaret-letourneau/magazine/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:50:15 +0000 /?p=23714 Margaret stands in front of Xavier Hall.

Margaret stands in front of Xavier Hall.

Margaret Morrissette LeTourneau ’70 attended Saint Joseph's during a time of change. By the late ’60s activism related to women’s rights, the Vietnam War, and racial desegregation swept across the nation. In Standish, the Great Debate came: should the College go co-ed?]]> #Suitelife: A Style of Communal Living /suitelife/magazine/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:50:19 +0000 /?p=23618 Students walking towards an academic building with a sign reading "Freeden Hall" on a sunny day, embracing the camaraderie that comes with communal living. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Students walking towards an academic building with a sign reading "Freeden Hall" on a sunny day, embracing the camaraderie that comes with communal living. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Ask anyone about what they picture as a stereotypical college dorm room, and you’ll hear a number of similar responses. Cramped rooms, bathrooms down the hall, and one or two roommates. Feeney Hall, aka the Suites, differs from this picture by offering apartment-style housing for up to eight students. It’s located across from Alfond Hall in an area known as the “Fishbowl”—made up of five available residence halls that form a horseshoe shape. As one of the upperclassmen residence halls, it’s a popular destination on campus and one of two group housing options.]]> NOH8 /noh8/magazine/fall-2018/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:41:43 +0000 /?p=23686 Four people in sports uniforms with "St. Joe's" text on them smile and pose closely together, one giving a piggyback ride. A small NOH8 logo is visible in the corner of the image, showing their support for the NOH8 campaign. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The ɫ��Ƶ Counseling Center launched a movement to emphasize the importance of respect and civility called Stand Up 2 H8, or NOH8 for short.]]>