Congratulations, Class of 2011!

Today, Saint Peter's College celebrates commencement exercises for the 120th time, sending the Class of 2011 off to pursue their dreams. The special day includes a keynote address, honorary degrees and most importantly an opportunity for the family members and friends who have supported the graduates throughout the years to celebrate. Congratulations and best wishes to the newest members of the Saint Peter's College alumni family!

Modern Immigration

Amy Gottlieb, an immigration lawyer, adjunct faculty member at Rutgers Law School – Newark and program director of the American Friends Service Committee Immigrant Rights Program in Newark, will present on modern immigration in the United States. Freshmen are required to attend, but anyone interested may join as well. The presentation will include a lecture and discussion. This lecture is part of the Common Reading Program, a program designed to help foster community among first year students, promote shared values, and a create a sense of academic rigor. This year’s book selection is Crossing into America:  the New Literature of Immigration, a collection of works edited by Louis Mendoza and Subramanian Shankar. Ms. Gottlieb's event is the first in a series of activities that will serve to connect faculty and student affairs personnel by enhancing the classroom experience with co-curricular activities. The lecture and discussion will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center.

Volunteer Fair - 9/23/10

As a Jesuit college, Saint Peter's strongly encourages all community members to understand and support the Jesuit ideal of being a man or woman for others. Students benefit a great deal from being active in their communities, often learning skills that make them more marketable in the workforce after graduation. The annual volunteer fair helps students who are interested in volunteering to find a site to work at during the year. Over 20 local service agencies will be in attendance, including the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless, the Gloria Robinson Housing Project, Citizen Schools, Liberty Science Center and Christ Hospital. It will be held in the McIntyre Lounge on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.