SEU Connect
December 2008
in THIS issue
Academic Roundup
Learning to Serve and Understand Others
Through Campus Ministry
Students at St. Edward’s University are encouraged to explore issues of social justice, diversity and spirituality — even if different from their own — through Campus Ministry’s CommUNITY program and other service opportunities such as Alternative Spring Break, International Immersions and S.E.R.V.E. Austin.
Getting Involved with CommUNITY
CommUNITY, new from Campus Ministry, gives students a chance to explore faith-based issues and engage in
intellectual dialogue with peers. CommUNITY opens doorways into different communities and situations that students may not
otherwise have access to. Programming ranges from Christian to non-Christian group events and activities,
- Student CommUNITY Groups: students can connect with peers of similar and different faiths
- CommUNITY Events: students can experience the practices of other faiths such as the Passover Seder, Iftar Dinner and Noah’s Pudding
- Austin Connections: students can locate various Austin religious communities
- Spiritual Guidance: open to students of all faith backgrounds
“The biggest thing we want parents and students to remember is that Campus Ministry is here to serve the entire student body,” says Assistant Director James Puglisi. “You don’t have to be Catholic to get involved.”
Learning to Serve
At St. Edward’s, learning doesn’t just take place in the classroom.
Campus Ministry encourages all students of the
Annual programs include Alternative Spring Break, which allows students to spend their spring break serving around the country in different mission-type programs, and International Immersions to impoverished areas in Peru and India.
Learn more about the service opportunities available to your student through Campus Ministry.
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