Special Announcements

Phi Alpha Theta to initiate new members on April 21

There will be a brief Phi Alpha Theta initiation ceremony on Thursday, April 21 at 12 noon, in the Humanities and Fine Arts Conference Room, which adjoins the office of the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts, Fr. Rene Kollar, O.S.B. Inductees should plan on attending. New members include Erin Urick, Virginia Leiner, Martin Schenck, Jack Miniotis, Lauren Kemerer, Zack Clark, Crystal Crouse and Rachel Karpency.   ( Read More )

Public Relations Office hiring work-study students

The Public Relations Office is currently accepting resumes for two part-time work-study positions for fall semester.  If interested, please submit a resume to the Public Relations Office, second floor, Alfred Hall. ( Read More )

World Day of Prayer for Vocations to be observed April 17

In response to the late Holy Fathers' wishes to set aside Sunday, April 17 as a special day of prayer for Vocations, the Archabbey would like to invite the Saint Vincent family to join together in honoring the Pope's request in observing the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday, April 17 at  7 p.m. in the Archabbey Basilica. All are invited to gather for an hour of Adoration, Prayer and Witness with Sacred Music Provided by the children of the Igou Family. This is sponsored by the Archabbey Vocation Office, 724-532-6655. ( Read More )

Seminarians invite Saint Vincent community to Festival of Praise

The Saint Vincent College family is invited to celebrate and honor all seminarian and college graduates at the Festival of Praise to be held on Friday, April 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Crypt below the Saint Vincent Basilica.  Come for prayer, adoration, the Sacrament of Confession and joyful singing with the Cryptora Band. ( Read More )

Career Services announces Marine Corps Officer Candidates School

Students, what are your plans for this summer?  Would you like to spend six weeks training with the United States Marine Corps at Officer Candidates School?  This paid leadership internship called the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) gives you a chance to earn $2700 dollars for six weeks of training.  You will come away from this training with valuable leadership skills that will set you apart from your peers. If you participate in the summer training, you are not obligated to join the Marine Corps; it is your choice.  You need to complete your degree first, but if you decide to accept a commission and become an Officer of Marines, more than 20 job specialties would be available to you, including jet pilot, if you are qualified. For more information, contact Captain J.T. Bertagna via email at bertagnajt@1mcd.usmc.mil. ( Read More )

All are invited to participate in electronic chat with writer Christopher Torockio

Dr. Beth Martinelli’s fiction students will hold an electronic chat with writer Christopher Torockio on Tuesday, April 19 at 5 p.m. Anyone else interested in participating in the session should contact her at ext. 2315 or via e-mail at beth.martinelli@email.stvincent.edu ( Read More )

Career Services to present Graduate School Seminar on April 14

Career Services will be offering a Graduate School seminar entitled, “The Road to Graduate School: Navigating Your Way to Success,” on Thursday, April 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Saint Vincent College in the Carey Center Student Union. This event is in conjunction with a consortium of regional colleges and universities, including: California University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill University and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Johnstown. ( Read More )

Environmental Education Week is April 10-16

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History students present theses at Phi Alpha Theta Conference

History juniors and seniors attended the Western Pennsylvania Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference and Undergraduate History Forum held at Clarion University on April 2. Senior History majors Virginia Leiner and James Natale presented versions of their senior theses.  Ms. Leiner's paper, "Caravaggio and the Identity of Saint Matthew:  A Study of the Advent of Ambiguity in Art," was awarded a paper prize.  Other students who attended included:  Nick Baum, Bryan Bish, Kristy Cameron, Neal Cholock, Desiree Craig, Bob Dern, Stacy Ducar, Eric Eiseman, Tara Hopper, Lauren Lewandowski, Doug McIndoe, Tim Meyers and Matthew Shields.  Dr. Sommers attended and served as a panel moderator for a group of papers on the Cold War. ( Read More )

NAICU asks all to show support for Perkins Loan Program for Student Assistance

NAICU (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) asks that students, alumni, faculty, administrators and staff encourage their legislators to keep the Perkins Loan Program as an important source of federal assistance to students. Members of Congress can be reached through the Capitol switchboard at 202-244-3121, the toll-free Student Aid Alliance number at 1-800-574-4AID or www.studentaidalliance.org. ( Read More )

Oblates of Saint Benedict to meet April 17

The Oblates of Saint Benedict, Latrobe Deanery, and all others who are interested will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, in the retreat lounge at St. Emma Monastery in Greensburg.  (Please note the change of time and place.)  The Benedictine theme to be treated will be “Friendship,” based on the Chapter 16 of the book Benedict’s Way, with emphasis on faithfulness in human relationships.  Those who have copies of the book should bring them; copies will be supplied to others. Those who wish to make the day of recollection at St. Emma from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or just to come to supper before the meeting may phone the Benedictine Sisters at 742-834-3060. ( Read More )

Panel offers advice on graduate school

Dr. Jennifer Koehl(panel coordinator), assistant professor of biology, Dr. Holly Rine, assistant professor of history and Dr. Gene Torisky, assistant professor of philosophy, engaged over 20 students who are contemplating applying to graduate or professional school in a panel discussion at an event sponsored by Career Services on March 17. The panel addressed the process, writing cover letters, identifying and using resources, understanding timetables, preparing for the interview, developing relationships with faculty, identifying an advisor and selecting alternate paths if not accepted. (Shown in photo are Dr. Rine, speaking, and seated, Dr. Torisky and Dr. Koehl.) ( Read More )