Archive: Reflections
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Reflections from NJSLC 2016: Building bridges, not walls
Georgetown University is the 2017 host for the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference: Set the World on Fire, July 19 to 23. (Conference details are available online). Our…
July 5, 2017
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Reflections from NJSLC 2016: Fellowship and engaging with others
Georgetown University is the 2017 host for the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference: Set the World on Fire, July 19 to 23. (Conference details are available online). …
June 22, 2017
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Pow Wow: A Place for Celebrating and Learning
On April 23, Copley Lawn was transformed into a ceremonial site of Native American culture as Georgetown University and the GU Native American Student Council hosted the 5th…
May 16, 2017
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Reflections from NJSLC 2016: Jesuit Values, words to live by
Georgetown University is excited to host the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference: Set the World on Fire (NJSLC) July 19 to 23. Leading up to this year’s conference, the…
May 15, 2017
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Deconstructing Islamophobia and Religious Discrimination: A Domestic Immersion Experience
The popular assumption about Islam in America is that it is a predominantly Arab, immigrant identity. However, the experience I gained from my Alternative Break Program (APB),…
May 15, 2017
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Howard Gray, S.J. Graduation Examen 2017
“Hello, Graduating Seniors…” Outgoing Vice President of Mission and Ministry, Fr. Howard Gray, S.J. sat down this week to share a short reflection based on the Jesuit Examen with…
May 11, 2017
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ESCAPE: a space for all students to feel included, understood and welcomed
In August of last year, when I accepted the position of ESCAPE program director, I was told ESCAPE was unique and this would be the best job I would ever have. Back then, I might…
May 9, 2017
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Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre celebrates Mass at Dahlgren Chapel
Like most Monday mornings, I woke up, made myself breakfast and did some homework. I was midway through the semester, and used to my routine by now. Around 11:30, I went, …
May 4, 2017
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Holi Hai!
On April 2, a cloud of red, blue, yellow, green, and orange powder descended on Copley Lawn as students of all backgrounds gathered to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi. Also…
May 3, 2017
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Learning on the job: My Year as Secretary of the Campus Ministry Student Forum
When I ran for the position of Secretary on the Campus Ministry Student Forum, I was completely out of my element. I had a limited understanding of the purpose of a board, and…
May 3, 2017