Women’s History Month at Albertus Magnus College: Conversations of Faith, Life, and Justice
Meister Eckhart Center and Black Excellence 365 Present Two Events
New Haven, Conn., March 15, 2023 – Albertus Magnus College highlights two events in March, Women’s History Month, as part of its Aquinas Lecture Series: Conversations of Faith, Life, and Justice. These discussions are presented by the Meister Eckhart Center and Black Excellence 365 to promote inclusion, self-reflection, and a greater sense of belonging.
What: Preaching Through Beauty: The Art of Sr. Thoma Swanson, O.P.
This panel of Albertus community members will explore the art of Sr. Thoma Swanson, O.P., who served as a member and Chair of Albertus’ Art Department for many years, and whose art explores themes ranging from Dominican history, the life of faith, social justice, and the natural world.
When: Thursday, March 23 from 5:30-6:45 pm.
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What: Servant of God; Sr. Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood.
Continuing our Saints Among Us series, this documentary will explore the riveting life of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman, a Black Franciscan Sister who used her gifts to educate and challenge the church and society to grow in racial inclusivity.
When: Thursday, March 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Both events will be held in the Behan Community Room in the Hubert Campus Center; 831 Winchester Ave., New Haven and will also be livestreamed. RSVP at www.albertus.edu/eckhart/events.
About Albertus Magnus College
About Albertus Magnus College: Albertus Magnus College, founded in 1925, is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Its values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For six consecutive years, graduating classes at Albertus have achieved post-graduate employment and graduate school success at a rate of at least 95%. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate program, accelerated adult degree program, and 11 graduate programs. Proud to enroll a student body where more than half of its students come from minority backgrounds and nearly the same percentage of undergraduates receiving Federal Pell Grants and being first generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor’s degree programs in Game and Computer Arts, General Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Project Management, Public Health, Social Media, and Supply Chain Management; among its graduate programs is the State of Connecticut’s only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program. Just three years from its historic 100th Anniversary Year, the College is implementing its new strategic plan, Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century, which articulates an inspiring, bold vision, in which Albertus Magnus College "will be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.