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To Jamaica, Haiti, Louisiana and Back: Students Reflect on Their L.O.V.E. Trip

Manhattan College students are no strangers to humanitarianism. For years, the Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) Program has allowed students to travel to various cities and countries all over the world to build homes, provide disaster clean up, and work with impoverished families. This month, a handful of students gave up a week of their breaks to lend a hand to those in need. Emily … Continue reading To Jamaica, Haiti, Louisiana and Back: Students Reflect on Their L.O.V.E. Trip

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MC Community Raises Money for Syrian Refugees

by Tori James, Staff Writer The ongoing Syrian refugee crisis has approximately nine million Syrians displaced throughout the world. In light of this, the Manhattan College community is doing their part to not only spread awareness of the problem, but also to provide assistance to Syrian refugees. The initiator of these efforts is Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D and professor of religious studies.  Afridi has worked with Brother … Continue reading MC Community Raises Money for Syrian Refugees

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Toy Drive Brings Joy to a Community

Constant chatter, often turned into screaming, fills the cafeteria. The kids pace back and forth, engaging in conversations with their friends and families, all while anxiously waiting for their turn. Their number is called. They rejoice. Waiting for them is Santa Claus, carrying a present in hand. This is the scene at St. Jerome’s Church in the South Bronx, which hosts Manhattan College’s Lasallian Collegians’ … Continue reading Toy Drive Brings Joy to a Community

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A Night in the Life: Fr. George Hill

At exactly 6:05 p.m. last Sunday, I stumbled into the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, rushed past the members of the music ministry towards the open sacristy door. There stood Father George Hill, donning his usual fleece sweater vest over his habit, the iconic attire of any Roman Catholic priest. “Anthony, there you are,” he said with a smile as he began … Continue reading A Night in the Life: Fr. George Hill

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Mission Month Redesign Reflects MC’s Tradition

CAROLYN QUEST SENIOR WRITER This month of April, Manhattan College celebrates its Lasallian tradition and mission by affirming the day-to-day activities and events that students, faculty, administration and staff all organize and attend. Mission Month was coordinated with the college community and the Office of Mission by the Vice President for Mission, Brother Jack Curran. The recast of De La Salle week all started when … Continue reading Mission Month Redesign Reflects MC’s Tradition

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