Special Announcements

Library announces spring break hours

On Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 the Library will be closed for spring break. From Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10, the Library will be open 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. On Saturday, March 11, the Library will be closed, but will be open on Sunday, March 12 from 6 to 10:45 p.m. Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 13. ( Read More )

Phi Alpha Theta announces initiation for March 31

A formal initiation for both fall and spring initiates of Phi Alpha Theta is planned for Friday, March 31 in the Student Union Conference Room. Refreshments will be served, and initiates who wish to invite their parents or family are welcome to do so. All current members should plan to attend. Officers for next year will be elected at this meeting. ( Read More )

Living Green in Westmoreland County event to be held March 16

“Living Green in Westmoreland County” will take place on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Science Center Amphitheatre. The program will be geared to the general public, with two workshops focused on two areas of interest to the average local homeowners. The workshops will address the question of how can we buy local, fresh foods grown sustainably, and how we can use environmentally friendly approaches to manage our yards, gardens and lawns. ( Read More )

Saint Vincent students invited to Lenten conference at Seton Hill

Seton Hill University’s Campus Ministry Director, Fr. Steven Honeygosky, O.S.B., invites Saint Vincent College students to attend a free Lenten conference which will be held Wednesday, March 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm in 101 Lynch Hall. ( Read More )

Cancer Society Relay for Life kick-off event scheduled for March 18

All members of the Saint Vincent community are invited to take part in the American Cancer Society Latrobe Relay for Life 2006 kick-off event, “Lights, Camera, Take Action For A Cure,” on Saturday, March 18 at the Four Points Sheraton, Greensburg, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. The event features food, contests (including a Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike contest), give-aways, raffles, dancing and prizes. The event is designed for family fun and admission is free. To register, call Dawn Pruett at the American Cancer Society at 724-834-9081 or visit www.cancer.org. ( Read More )

Festival of Praise announced for March 3

“Forgiveness is God’s might!” – John Paul II. All are invited to take part in the Festival of Praise to prepare for the Lenten journey Friday, March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Crypt below the Saint Vincent Basilica. All are invited to join the adoration, confession, praise and worship with Cryptora. ( Read More )

Next Bulletin to be published March 15

The deadline is noon on Monday, March 13 for the next online Bulletin which will be published on Wednesday, March 15. Submit items by e-mail to bulletin@stvincent.edu . Though e-mail is preferred, written items may be delivered to the Public Relations Office, 2nd floor, Alfred Hall, sent via house mail or faxed to 724-537-4587. Please include your name and phone number. ( Read More )

Retired Archabbot from Indiana to speak to Oblates on March 12

The Right Reverend Lambert Reilly, O.S.B., will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Oblates of Saint Benedict affiliated with Saint Vincent Archabbey at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 in the Westmoreland Room of the second floor of Placid Hall at Saint Vincent College. Archabbot Lambert is the retired Archabbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana, the author of two books, and a well-known preacher and retreat director. He will speak on the topic “Oblates, Like Monks, Must Become Better.” ( Read More )