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Working for Event and Conference Services

Posted by Adrianna Workman on Wed, Jun 29, 2016 @ 10:06 AM

Being that this is my very first blog, it took me some time to figure out where to start and where to go once I did start. After a few tries and complete blanks, I will start here… 

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Topics: internship, Event and Conference Services, New Evangelization, Adrianna Workman, Summer

SVC: The Full Package

Posted by Maura Snyder on Wed, Apr 6, 2016 @ 15:04 PM

Hi Neighbors! 

Maura here! I wanted to talk a little bit about my research experience at Saint Vincent. When I chose to be a psychology major, I knew that I would have to go to grad school if I wanted any of the cool psych jobs ;) But when I decided to go to a small liberal arts college, I had so many people tell me that I wouldn't get the same research experience that I would at a big university and this would leave me behind when it came time to apply for grad school.

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Topics: communication, Saint Vincent College, Fred Rogers Scholars, Maura Snyder, Psychology, research

A Night at the Symphony

Posted by Kaitlyn Thomas on Wed, Mar 30, 2016 @ 16:03 PM

I sometimes listen to classical music when I study. My sister is a musician, and I attend her concerts here and there. But, I can’t recall a time where I’ve chosen to go to a professional concert outside of some class or other obligation. It’s not like I don’t enjoy music or its benefits; I’ve just never had a chance to go. That changed for me after the Honors Program took a trip to the Pittsburgh Symphony. 

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Topics: music, honors program, Kaitlyn Thomas, symphony, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh Symphony

Observation Inspiration: Education at SVC

Posted by Mallory Truckenmiller on Fri, Mar 11, 2016 @ 10:03 AM

As a freshman at SVC, I’m a bit of a newbie to the education program and wasn’t 100% sure what to expect from the classes I’ve encountered so far. I knew that because I want to be a high school English and/or Spanish teacher that I was going to start observing middle school and high school classrooms during my field classes, but I never expected how amazing it was going to be!

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Topics: Education, Jim Henson, Mallory Truckenmiller, Student Teaching

Exploring the Fred Rogers Exhibit

Posted by Maura Snyder on Wed, Mar 2, 2016 @ 15:03 PM

Hello Neighbors!

We wanted to tell you about one of the best hidden gems of Saint Vincent - the exhibit at the Fred Rogers Center! It tells the story of Mr. Rogers’ life from the small town boy in Latrobe to becoming one of the most iconic television hosts.  The exhibit moves through Fred's life by showing artifacts and stories relevant to each phase of his life.  There is also a section where you can write a letter to Mr. Rogers. You can see the original puppets, trolley, some sweaters and Daniel Striped Tiger's clock.  There are even some of the original written compositions written by Fred himself.  Also, have fun with the interactive wall of guest stars that contains a picture and a short biography of each star.  The next time you are at the Rogers Center, stop and take a look at the exhibit to learn more about everyone's favorite neighbor!  We hope to see you in our neighborhood soon!

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Topics: fred rogers, fred rogers center, Maura Snyder, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Adam Burgh, Daniel Tiger

Sixth-Grade Lunch Duty

Posted by Morgan Stout on Wed, Feb 10, 2016 @ 16:02 PM

So, I got to cover 6th-grade lunch today (mind you I don’t know any of these kids because I’ve never covered this lunch before), and this happened:

A small sixth-grade girl comes bounding, literally bounding, up to me. She’s got a cold sore in the left corner of her mouth, and her arms are just a little too long to fit her torso. They flop at her sides as she runs like she meant to glue her arms in their entirety to her sides, then ran out of glue after finishing just the upper parts. But her eyes were the brightest in the whole cafeteria, and the light made them sparkle just as she jumps and lands in front of me and excitedly asks, “What’s your name?”

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Topics: English, Morgan Stout, Lunch Duty, Student Teaching

Cliques on Campus?

Posted by Nicole Sierra Wilson on Thu, Feb 4, 2016 @ 10:02 AM
In movies, there are always different groups of cliques that are portrayed. In most cases, there would be the jocks, the nerds, the cheerleaders, the preps, the Goths or even the foreign exchange students all sitting together excluding anyone who doesn't fit the criteria of the group. These same types of cliques can often be seen in high school cafeterias. 
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Topics: Campus Life, Sierra WIlson, Cliques, Diversity, SVC, Fitting In

A Transfer’s Guide to Saint Vincent College: Part 1

Posted by Amanda MacMurtrie on Wed, Jan 20, 2016 @ 12:01 PM

Not a day goes by without learning something new. Transfer students know this all too well.

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Topics: Community, Saint Vincent College, How To, Benedictine, Transfer, Amanda MacMurtrie

New Year, New You?

Posted by Hailey Umbaugh on Tue, Jan 12, 2016 @ 16:01 PM

For many, the dawn of the New Year shines with a bright and hopeful light. The New Year is time to herald in the new beginnings, new challenges, and new hopes, while kicking yesteryear’s bummers to the curb (and don’t cha come back no more, no more).

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Topics: Psychology, New Year's Resolutions, Hailey Umbaugh

Allow me to introduce myself...

Posted by Morgan Stout on Mon, Jan 11, 2016 @ 13:01 PM

Hi there! My name is Morgan. I'm a senior English education major at Saint Vincent (I'll be graduating in May!), and I'll be blogging here for the spring semester! 

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Topics: Education, Senior, English, Morgan Stout, Introduction

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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, 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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