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Things to Do at Steelers Training Camp

Posted by Alexander Byers on Wed, Jun 12, 2019 @ 10:06 AM

For 54 years, Saint Vincent has been the official summer home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thousands of people from all over the United States gather to watch their favorite football players practice on Chuck Noll Field.

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Topics: Steelers, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, SVC, campus, SVC campus, steelers training camp, pittsburgh steelers, laurel highlands, chuck noll field, things to do, visit, tour

Prefect Application FAQs

Posted by Ashley Krause on Thu, Jan 31, 2019 @ 14:01 PM

It’s almost time to welcome new members to the Residence Life staff! On Feb. 1, prefect applications are due, and applicants may be starting to feel the pressure of their upcoming interviews. This time last year I was an applicant and had tons of questions of my own, so I figured, now with almost a year of ResLife under my belt, I’d give an inside look into what we do and ease your nerves going into this exciting, yet intimidating process. If you’re torn whether to apply or not, stick around and let’s see if I can spark your interest!

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Topics: students, Student Life, blog, Student Blog, Ashley Krause, prefect, residence life, student affairs

Off Campus Adventures

Posted by Ashley Krause on Tue, Nov 27, 2018 @ 14:11 PM

One of the first reactions people have when I tell them I go to school at Saint Vincent is: “Isn’t that in the middle of nowhere?!” Well … kind of … but there’s actually a lot to do around here. I’ve always liked small-town living, which is one thing that really made me fall in love with this campus. We have our own little community that is quiet and separate from the hustle and bustle of city life. But, if we hop in the car, there are tons of options for fun things to do within a 20-minute drive.

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Topics: Campus Life, Community, college, Latrobe, adventure, things to do, Ashley Krause

New Major, New Mindset, New Me

Posted by Ashley Krause on Mon, Nov 26, 2018 @ 09:11 AM

Confessions of a college junior who changed her major when she was halfway to dental school.

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Topics: college, college life, blog, Student Blog, Ashley Krause, major

Seven Ways for College Students to Connect to New People

Posted by Ashley Krause on Mon, Nov 19, 2018 @ 13:11 PM

Freshman year of college. We met A LOT of people at once. It was honestly overwhelming! Trying to find your place and establish new friends at a new school. Some people came to college with their friends or at least knew some names on campus, while others were completely lost and had to seek out friends on their own. No matter which of those categories you fall under, everyone seeks new friendships and wants to connect with others outside their circle.

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Topics: college life, friends, friendships, blog, Student Blog, Ashley Krause, clubs, freshman

Club Fair Week

Posted by Ashley Krause on Thu, Sep 13, 2018 @ 10:09 AM

You know the semester is in full swing whenever it’s Club Fair week!

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Topics: Campus Life, Student Life, Saint Vincent College, college life, saint vincent campus, Ashley Krause, clubs, campus activities

How to make your dorm room feel like home

Posted by Ashley Krause on Tue, Aug 28, 2018 @ 11:08 AM

Welcome back, Bearcats!

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Topics: college, Saint Vincent College, college life, college home, dorm life, dorm room, #SVCdorm, Ashley Krause, decor

My Favorite Shots

Posted by Alexander Byers on Mon, Jun 11, 2018 @ 13:06 PM

I haven’t worked for Saint Vincent for very long, but over the past 2 and a half years I was able to capture some pretty fun, interesting and amazing shots. My job as the assistant director of digital media – photographer and videographer –  allows me to photograph landscapes, sporting and campus events, summer theatre, portraits and other photos our marketing team wants and needs.

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Topics: students, Student Life, Alexander Byers, campus, photography, SVC campus, saint vincent campus, saint vincent students, basilica, landscape

A Night at the Opera: The Marriage Of Figaro

Posted by Kaitlyn Thomas on Thu, Jan 4, 2018 @ 09:01 AM

On the night of Nov. 4, I attended the Pittsburgh Opera at the Benedum Center. The show was The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart and da Ponte. The trip was sponsored by the Honors Program, so there were several students and faculty of Saint Vincent College in attendance.

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Topics: benedum, opera

Thai Night

Posted by Kaitlyn Thomas on Mon, Nov 6, 2017 @ 08:11 AM

There’s something infinitely enriching about discovering that there is a wealth of culture right in your backyard. Dr. McMahon decided to take our Honors Systematic Theology Class out for Thai food as a cultural enrichment.

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Topics: honors program, Kaitlyn Thomas, thai culture, Pittsburgh's cultural center

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On this blog, current students write about everyday life on the campus of Saint Vincent College, a private, liberal arts college located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

 

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Michael Brinker

Michael Brinker, junior communication major, currently in Orlando, working with the Disney College Program.

Amanda MacMurtrie

Amanda MacMurtrie transferred to Saint Vincent as a sophomore studying English with a minor in Theology. Transferring to a new school is not the easiest thing in the world, but she is steadily finding a home on this beautiful Benedictine campus. Between enjoying life in community, balancing books for fun and books for class, and finding little corners of beauty, Amanda is discovering a few joys of life at Saint Vincent College.

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