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What does it mean to live out one’s vocation as teacher and scholar in a Catholic college or university? What spiritual and intellectual wells can keep us fresh and nurtured throughout an academic career in such a place? Those are the questions Collegium explores.

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Notes From Alums

Together with her mathematics students, Collegium alum Maritza Branker curated a very well-received exhibit that breaks down perceived barriers between the logical rigor of math and free-flowing creativity. Castellani Art Museum, part of Niagara University, will host the exhibit, “Beyond Numbers: Mathematical Patterns, Shapes, and Flow,” until March 30, 2025. See details at this link.

Welcome Three New Member Institutions!

We are delighted to welcome Niagara University and the University of Scranton to full Collegium membership. In addition, the US Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross joined, opening up participation in the annual colloquy to men and women at any of their eight colleges and universities. The approach of charism groups paying a single dues and tapping faculty from their affiliated schools is a promising strategy to help smaller schools gain the benefits of Collegium membership, including Catalyst Grants and Collegium booster shots.

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Using Lectio Divina to Prepare For Teaching

Mentor alum Elizabeth Keenan talks with Collegium Director Karen Eifler about how to use the ancient prayer form of Lectio Divina (sacred reading) for a few minutes before class in order to be able to focus on the often overwhelming topics she explores with her Social Work students.