Nature Theology

Lectio divina, translated as “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of reading and hearing a sacred text in which the words are received as a source for reflection, letting the […]

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National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Workplaces should include opportunities for all

NYSID President and CEO Maureen O’Brien – also a Maria College Trustee – encourages students to recognize the need for inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and says that inspiring disability mindfulness is the first step in breaking down barriers and opening up these opportunities. Pictured above: Maria College Senior Vice President Victoria Battell (left) and Maureen O’Brien outside of the Frank E. O’Brien Jr. Student Support Center where the Office of Accessibility Services is located.  

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National Disabilities Awareness Month: Disabilities are common and help is available

In recognition of National Disability Awareness Month, Accessibility Services Coordinator Peter Bocala shares the stories of two students at Maria who have disabilities. Disabilities such as ADHD, OCD, Depression and Anxiety are common and the Office of Accessibility Services can help!

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National Women’s History Month: The Maria mission and heritage is all around us

In honor of National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I sat down at my desk to write my first blog for Maria College. Being a former history major […]

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Student aid supports the larger community

Last month, Maria College’s Opportunity Programs students (OP) participated in Student Aid Advocacy Day, where they had the opportunity to share the positive impact of student aid programs with our […]

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Unity Starts with Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength

The 2021 Mercy Week theme is “unity,” initiated by Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Officer at Maria College, Victoria Battell. Unity is a fitting, yet challenging theme for a […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I would like to reflect on what being Hispanic means to me, and the impact it has on my goals, aspirations, and […]

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Real-life Applications of Maria Communication Courses

As a college senior, I’ve taken a lot of useful classes. In particular, I would like to tell you about the positive impact of two recent courses. Last fall, I […]

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Transformation Through Hardship

This past Spring, the Maria College Care of Earth Committee met to discuss initiatives for the coming year that would be centered around the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern, ‘Care […]

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“Where the Wild Things Are” ASL Translation

  Psychology student, Rebecca Brech ’20, provides an exact ASL “Where the Wild Things Are” translation:   One night boy named Max put on wolf suit. Had big ears, whiskers, […]

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