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Like many of you, I anxiously awaited the news from the 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus. Who would be the new Father General? What would he see as his priorities? How will his leadership guide us all, and in particular, Alpha Sigma Nu? On October 16, 2016, the Congregation elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, SJ, as Superior General.
Born in Venezuela, Father Sosa has spent much of his life as a Jesuit in academia, as professor and rector, with his research and teaching in political science. Father Sosa obtained a licentiate in philosophy from l’Università Cattolica Andrés Bello in 1972. He later obtained a doctorate in political science from l’Università Centrale del Venezuela in 1990.
So, it is not surprising that in two of Father Sosa’s initial major speeches, he chose to focus on the “intellectual apostolate” of the Society of Jesus. At the University of Antonio Ruiz de Montoya in Lima, Peru, he explained:
What we call the intellectual apostolate is central to the mission of the Society today, as it has been from its inception. The complexity of the world’s problems makes intellectual reflection even more urgent and central, in order to render quality service to humanity…The Society of Jesus, from its birth, has been associated with spiritual depth, the intellectual apostolate, closeness to the poor,
and an intellectual understanding of the human processes. Today, it confirms this way of proceeding, which leads to a deepening commitment in the intellectual apostolate.
Father Sosa reiterated that the Jesuits were founded by men studying at a university, and that they have always emphasized that forming the intellect is as critical as spiritual formation, resulting in work that studies the human condition of suffering and addresses the causes of that condition – a faith that promotes justice.
“Our intellectual work is ‘apostolic’ work when we see it and when we perform it in light of these four characteristics described by Father Sosa (see red box on page 2), and these four characteristics are not always the way we think of the academy,” explains Michael Garanzini, SJ (Saint Louis ‘71), Secretary for Higher Education for the Society of Jesus. “When it is concerned with real people and real world problems, when it operates for a ‘bigger purpose’ under a larger vision of human potential and the purpose of our human communities, this work is apostolic.”
As did Fathers General Kolvenbach and Nicolás before him, Father Sosa reminds us that the intellectual apostolate must be present in all the works of the Jesuits…in the university and
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THE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR IS...
Announcing the 2017 winner(s)
INTRODUCING THE NEW SEELOS GRANT
Investing in Chapter leaders
ALUMNI CLUB HAPPENINGS
See what Clubs are doing
FATHER SOSA ON THE INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATE
Reflecting on newly-elected Superior General’s priorities
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funFACTS
Fr. Sosa entered the Society of
Jesus at age 17.
Ever interested in social science, he studied political
science and philosophy.
Fr. Sosa is the first Latin
American to lead the Jesuits.
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FATHER GENERAL ARTURO SOSA ON THE INTELLECTUAL APOSTOLATEBy Kate Gaertner, Executive Director, Alpha Sigma Nu
When it is accomplished in the world, that is, when it finds meaning outside itself, by not being enclosed in its interest but by finding meaning in people, themes, and the problems of
humanity, and consequently of the Church.
When it has an evangelical orientation, because it is affected by what happens to human beings and creation. Intellectual work is an apostolate because it is clearly and explicitly
directed towards the constructions of a world closer to the characteristics of the Kingdom of God.
When one is aware of the need to carry out this work in collaboration with others. Intellectual work is an apostolate when it is carried out in the open…When it is able to interact
with other disciplines, enrich other perspectives and visions of the world, science and culture.
Intellectual work in the Society is apostolate when it is experienced as a received mission, as a sending. As a result, it is performed as a service. It does not seek recognition or
glory from people or institutions. It is an intellectual effort made by apostles, that is to say, by persons, Jesuits or others, men or women, who live it as a mission.
Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ Abridged speech from University of Antonio Ruiz de Montoya March 23, 2017
Intellectual Work is an Apostolate:
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beyond, “In short, intellectual work is an apostolate if it keeps alive the link between deep reflection, concern for peoples’ lives, and the building of a more human and Christian world.”
As a Jesuit university alumna, his words resonate. My professors, having been ‘formed’ as Jesuits, sought not only to educate us but to train us to look beyond the university to our communities and their human needs…to see and act on the connection between knowledge and action.
“Acting without thinking,” says Father Sosa, “becomes so often useless and even dangerous. Thinking detached from the reality of social and pastoral action is a futile and dangerous exercise.”
How is Father Sosa speaking to Alpha Sigma Nu and its over 70,000 members living in the world today? While his speeches at Vidyajyoti College of Theology in Dehli, India, and the University of Antonio Ruiz de Montoya in Lima, Peru, were geographically far afield from our Chapters and from the vast majority of our members, Father Sosa speaks very specifically to the values of our Jesuit honor society:
I am convinced that creation is not over yet, and that, we human beings, are the creators responsible for ensuring that people can find the conditions suitable for a dignified life… This is possible if each person understands himself as part of a community and experiences relationships with others as a dimension of himself. This experience impels one to make one’s own contribution to the common good regardless of age, ability, education, social status, ideology, culture, religion, or the colour of one’s skin.
At our induction, we pledged to be committed to intellectual integrity and the pursuit of wisdom, and to be loyal to the moral, social, and religious ideals of our Jesuit education. We committed ourselves to the well-being of others and to serving them. We vowed to do all of this for the greater honor and glory of God. Clearly, we committed ourselves to the intellectual apostolate.
There is great power in our pledge and in our collective commitment. Let us be a community of creators..
The Alpha Sigma Nu Board of Directors met March 17-19, 2017, to discuss the Society’s mission priorities, financial needs, and Chapter and Club programming. The Board meets by teleconference monthly and in person at Triennial Conferences and at the midpoint between conferences. Items on the agenda included strategic international expansion, ASN’s communication strategy, current Chapter programs, member benefits, and alumni resources.
The Alpha Sigma Nu Board members are President Kerry Dziubek (Marquette ’90), Vice President David Morrissey (Loyola Marymount ’63), Treasurer Michael Bizzario (Fairfield ’94), Secretary Eva Marie Carney (U. of San Francisco ‘79), Thomas Regan, SJ (Fairfield ’84), Maggie Lund (Scranton ’84), Michael Braden, SJ (Saint Peter’s ’10), Cassandra Clark-Theirl (Holy Cross ’01), Jennifer Dominiquini (Scranton ’93), Gregory Kalscheur, SJ (Boston College ’13), Thomas Nolan (Saint Louis ’01), Annie Selak (Santa Clara ’04), Dung Tran (Gonzaga ’11), Michelle Pérez (Saint Peter’s ’14), and Michael Reardon (Marquette ’15).
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LOYOLA UNIVERSITY ANDALUCIA – 2017 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
When the Board of Alpha Sigma Nu celebrated the first induction of the new Chapter at Loyola Andalucia, little did they know that just seven months later, they would be congratulating this nascent Chapter as the 2017 Chapter of the Year!
The Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter of the Year Award honors the Chapter whose programming for the year has been truly outstanding in embodying, in meaningful and innovative ways, the tenets of scholarship, loyalty, and service. The LUA Chapter impressed the selection committee with a strong service component focusing on refugees, executive boards working on two campuses, and its critical partnership with Campus Ministry.
Their programs included:
• Conference on refugees • Lecture on the Jesuits in Paraguay• Starting the “Loyola Green Club”• Initiating a host program to match
members with international students• Holding a school supply drive for
Moroccan and Algerian refugees• Spiritual Exercises Weekend Retreat
for E-board
• Working to promote international collaboration with Marquette and Sogang
• Visiting all freshmen classes to set ASN membership as a goal
Congratulations to Faculty Adviser Borja Martin Garrido (Loyola Andalucia ’16), Ignacio Garrido Cruz (Loyola Andalucia ’16), Francisco de Santiago Ruiz (Loyola Andalucia ’16), Julia Linares Martin
(Loyola Andalucia ’16), and their fellow Chapter officers on receiving ASN’s fourth annual Chapter of the Year Award. “This has been such an honor for us,” said Francisco. “We have worked to take the best of Alpha Sigma Nu and put it together with the culture and concerns in Spain and in Europe. We are committed to strengthening the Chapter to ensure future generations of LUA members.”
The Fordham Chapter’s notable programs included multiple collaborations on service with both campus and Bronx service organizations, organized 70 volunteers to visit retired Jesuits, and held two gatherings with University President Joseph McShane, SJ (Le Moyne ’71) exclusively for members. Congratulations to Chapter officers Nazifa Nasim (Fordham ’16), Nicole Benevento (Fordham ’16), John Moriarty (Fordham ’16), Margaret Fisher (Fordham ’16), and Faculty Adviser Michael Trerotolo (Fordham ’16).
After University President Brian Linnane, SJ (Holy Cross ’95), welcomed the Chapter to the Jesuit residence to kick off the year, the Loyola Maryland Chapter frequently collaborated with the Center for Community Service and Justice on service programs in the community. The Chapter hosted a panel of Jesuit alumni addressing how to live Jesuit values in the “real world” and held its annual spring lecture event. Congratulations to Chapter officers Scott Cannon (Loyola Maryland ’16), Jamie Surgent-Nahay (Loyola Maryland ’16), Michael Jones (Loyola Maryland ’16), Brooke Dugan (Loyola Maryland ’16), Briana Stuhlman (Loyola Maryland ’16), Grace Giannattasio (Loyola Maryland ’16), Faculty Adviser Frank Haig, SJ (Wheeling Jesuit ’66), and Chapter Coordinator Anita Podles.
Kate Gaertner (Marquette `04), Executive Director of ASN, presented the award to Borja Martin Garrido and Ignacio Garrido Cruz, along with Thomas Regan, SJ and Michael Garanzini, SJ.
ASN Board President Kerry Dziubek and NYC Alumni Club President Bob Kennedy (Canisius `84) presented the award to Fordham Chapter officers, Adviser Michael Trerotola, and Fordham President Joseph McShane, SJ.
ASN Board Secretary Eva Marie Carney presented the award to Chapter President Scott Cannon and Adviser Frank Haig, SJ.
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INTRODUCING THE NEW SEELOS GRANTThanks to funding from the Blessed Francis X. Seelos, C.Ss.R, Fund, Alpha Sigma Nu was pleased to announce the Seelos Grant this spring, founded to promote Ignatian-inspired student leadership. The Seelos Grant removes financial barriers for student ASN members who wish to participate in Ignatian leadership programs. The grants provide funding for student members’ attendance with the intention that they enhance their skills as Chapter and campus leaders, change-makers and Jesuit collaborators. Student members can apply for a grant to cover costs of programs in line with the mission of ASN.
This year, the Seelos Grant is helping student members attend the following programs:
Ignatian Justice Summit: Brings together students from Jesuit and other Catholic universities who are passionate about driving change for more socially just local and global communities. The program provides formation in the areas of leadership, social justice, and Ignatian spirituality. www.ignatiansolidarity.net/programs/university-leaders-summit
National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference: Gathers student leaders from various Jesuit schools and universities together to examine current student issues and explore ways to address them, strengthen leadership skills, and discover how to better serve their colleges and universities in the Jesuit tradition. www.njslc2017.com
Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice: Annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family- Jesuit Institutions and larger church- to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. www.ignatiansolidarity.net/iftj
Alpha Sigma Nu is proud to announce the eight current recipients of the Seelos Grant for 2017. These student members, representing seven Jesuit universities, will have the task of bringing back their experience and lessons to the local Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter. We look forward to hearing about their experiences and their Chapter events in the next school year.
Megan Martinez (Regis ’17) Megan plans to network with other Jesuit student leaders, learn from them, and continue these relationships beyond the conference. She hopes NJSLC provides her contacts and ideas she can use to benefit her Chapter.
Matthew Civilette (Le Moyne ’17) Chapter Vice-president in `17-18, he is looking forward to developing his leadership skills through a Jesuit lens, as well as learning how other Chapters increase member engagement.
Declan Murphy (Fordham ’17) Chapter Secretary in `17-18, Declan is looking to maximize ASN involvement at Fordham. He hopes to help develop a network of ASN leaders who can share ideas and coordinate national and international events.
Jose Aranda Alvarez (Loyola Andalucia ’16) On the e-board next year, and having studied at both Marquette and Sogang, he is particularly interested in brainstorming about increasing the ASN global connection and collaboration.
Maria Regla Villabos Ramila (Loyola Andalucia ’16) On the e-board next year, Regla hopes to improve her leadership skills. She has studied at Marquette and ICAM-Loyola in France and wants to further understand different countries and cultures.
Michael Harding (Fairfield ’17) Chapter President in `17-18, he is looking forward to substantive discussions on service and leadership and hopes to use lessons from NJSLC to empower his Chapter members to act entrepreneurially and collaboratively.
Jeffrey Kopaniasz (Marquette ’16) Chapter Alumni Relations Coordinator for `17-18, he looks forward to meeting other ASN leaders and learning what makes their Chapters effective and how to be a catalyst for the growth of the Marquette Chapter.
Kevin Nguyen (Rockhurst `17) As a son of Vietnamese refugees, he looks forward to attending the IJS to meet other Jesuit student leaders, develop his advocacy skills, and learn how to promote respectful discourse.
The Lunch & Learn webinar series for Alpha Sigma Nu members has proven to be a popular event. The second webinar took place on Thursday, March 30th and hosted speaker Tim Shriver, President of Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Mr. Shriver talked about what led him personally to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and shared several stories from his time as president that highlight social justice, faith, and the unique attributes of Ignatian spirituality. If you missed it, you can still hear his talk! Go to www.alphasigmanu.org/news/video-from-lunch-learn-webinar.
Watch for news of the next webinar which will take place this fall.
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PLANNED GIVING WITH Alpha Sigma NuHave you thought about including Alpha Sigma Nu in your estate plan? Planned gifts ensure your gift to ASN has the biggest impact and serves as an enduring legacy for future generations.
Your attorney or tax adviser can help you identify the specific charitable bequest that is best for your finances and charitable vision. Planned gifts are a tax-wise way of giving and offer benefits to you, the donor, as well as to our honor society. Planned gifts include bequests,
retained income gifts, life insurance, and retirement plan benefits.
Contact Amy Venables O’Neil at (414) 288-7547 or by email at [email protected].
OUR GENEROUS DONORS(BOLD indicates donors who have contributed 10 or more years.)
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Thomas P. HoganWalter J. HoganThomas D. HohmanLinda L. HolderMaura A. HopkinsJospeh & Michelle HorejsiSarah HorsmanDaniel & Susan HortonPeter M. HosinskiKaren M. HultRobert B. Hupp, Jr.Ryan A. HusaynuAdolph M. Hutter, Jr., MDAlvin K. IkedaKaren L. JacobsMichael J. JacobsThomas A. JaconettyKaren M. Jahimiak, DDSJohn A. JanicikKathleen A. JanickChristine Q. JanickiPaul C. JanickiTwyla M. JensenStephen J. Jepsen, MDKevin B. Johnston, AMODennis R. JoyceJames J. Joyce, Jr.Kathleen L. JulianoTerry C. KabanuckThomas A. KaczkaPaul T. KaplunKennard J. Kapstafer, MDRosemarie D. KarcherJames H. KasterMaurice E. Kaufman, EdDConnie A. Kearney Donald R. Kelly, Jr.William P. Kelsey, III, DDSRobert T. KennedyJames R. Kimmey, MD, MPHDonald E. KingJoseph T. King, Jr., MDRobert F. King, Jr.Kris M. Kipp, RN, MSNJoseph J. KlokaMary E. KlugChristopher D. KnapickMary A. Kosir, MDDonna KozinaStephen A. Kozsan, CPAJoan K. KramerRobert M. KrasneLinda M. KresnyeMichael T. KucharskiJames P. KurtzThomas A. LaboeMargaret M. LadnerPaul J. LadoneBrendan Lally, SJWilliam L. Lamey, Jr.John J. LandersGabourie LangerJohn V. LangerArthur C. Latno, Jr.Raymond A. LeBlancMark L. LeFevourKarla A. Leinen-DoughertyMichael J. LemonThomas P. LenehanJohn E. LentBruce W. LesterJohn LeuppThomas LevisMichael LewisBruce R. LimpertBrian F. Linnane, SJGeorge I. LitmanSharon Locy, PhDThomas A. Lombardo, Jr., MDTerence P. Lonergan, MDSebastiano J. LoPrestiFrederick J. Lower, Jr.John P. Lubicky, MDAli M. Luck, MDStephen P. Lucke Owen B. LynchPatrick J. Lynch, SJBrian C. MachlerRobert F. MadejM. D. MagdeAmy L. MagnussonJerome J. Magolan, Jr.
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LIVING THE IDEALS: Challenges & Calling
Like many of you, I have always considered being
well versed on current affairs a virtue, a citizen’s
responsibility, and a measure of my self-worth.
Growing up, we kept up with news of the world
through radio, television, and the daily newspaper.
Today, online newspapers, email alerts and social
media bring non-stop, up-to-the-minute news to
my computer, tablet, and phone. I am informed,
yes, but how am I internalizing and responding to
news of today’s pressing events?
Pope Francis and Father General Adolfo
Nicolás (Marquette ’15) have been tugging at
my sense of complacency. In describing the
globalization of indifference, Pope Francis states,
“Sadly, today’s information explosion does not
of itself lead to an increased concern for other
people’s problems… Indeed, the information
glut can numb people’s sensibilities and to some
degree downplay the gravity of the problems.”
The Father General similarly laments, “We
have more information than ever, but less ability
to think, to reflect, to digest that information.
So there is a globalization
of superficiality.”It is easy to point to young people, earphones in
and heads down, looking at their phones, as the
targets of these cautionary comments; however,
we all must consider how superficiality and the
globalization of indifference impact us. Christine
Firer Hinze (Marquette ’95), Director of Fordham
University’s Curran Center for American Catholic
Studies, cautions, “Superficiality (a vice of the
mind) and indifference (a vice of the affect) will
diminish our humanity by short-circuiting our
capacities for seeing, judging, and acting in
solidarity with neighbors.”
How can we, as individuals
and as the Jesuit Honor Society, respond to this
phenomenon? For me, the first step is silence…making time to consider how I personally have
become indifferent and superficial. Ms. Hinze
recommends a scrutiny, “I suggest that we
especially commit ourselves to a rigorous and
persistent examination of how well our personal
and institutional efforts cultivate
robust habits of solidarity with
suffering people in other areas
of the world.” As Father Nicolás states, “The
globalization of superficiality
challenges Jesuit higher
education to promote in creative new ways the depth of
thought and imagination that
are distinguishing marks of the
Ignatian tradition.”
Perhaps we, as members of Alpha Sigma Nu,
can experience this scrutiny and discernment
together. Let us together seek the depth of
thought, imagination, and faith to which Father
Nicolás calls us. Through silent personal
reflection and in dialogue with one another,
fellow stewards of the Ignatian tradition, perhaps
we can imagine ways to connect with those
around us and to collaborate on action. For in
solidarity, we affirm our humanity.
Kerry Dziubek (Marquette '90)
ASN Board President
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in thisissueThe only honor society permitted to bear the name
Jesuit – it is a distinction that comes with a certain
responsibility. Alpha Sigma Nu provides members
a unique connection to the Society of Jesus
and a purposeful challenge to be collaborators
beyond graduation. As Jesuit numbers decline,
collaboration ensures their mission and values
continue to make a difference in the world through
those lay persons most exemplifying the teaching
of Jesuit higher education.These colleges and universities are not simply
looking to impart scholarly knowledge but rather a
holistic knowledge of self, spirituality, and humanity.
How can we as the Jesuit honor society inspire
tomorrow’s Jesuit-educated collaborators and
change makers?
Alpha Sigma Nu is tackling this question with new
energy. At 101 years old, the Society is continually
evolving to meet challenges. New collaborations
with Jesuit organizations have been forged.
Student leaders are finding a vibrant community
of fellow A∑N leaders both online and face-
to-face at A∑N Leadership Summits, Triennial
Conferences, and career networking events.
Alumni Clubs are enlivened, adding programming
and even expanding to new cities. A∑N is
utilizing ever-evolving ways to communicate with
members. The website has been refreshed, and
social media feeds are active and thriving. New
initiatives are adding meaning to membership
and connection to Jesuits, strengthening the
community of collaborators.
A great example of this new energy can be seen
in the Society’s latest resource for all members,
the Lunch & Learn webinar series. To kick
off the series, we welcomed Jim Martin, SJ,
(Weston ‘97) to speak to members on October
20th about his latest book Jesus: A Pilgrimage.
Members had special access to Fr. Martin and an
opportunity to ask him questions about his book,
Alpha Sigma Nu’s role in faith life, and how to
understand the humanity and divinity of Christ.
We look forward to our next Lunch & Learn
webinar this spring and other new initiatives to
inspire A∑N members to live out their pledge and
collaborate with the Jesuit network for positive
change. You can watch the video of Fr. Martin’s
webinar at www.alphasigmanu.org.
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THE POWER OF THE PLEDGE
Felt in chapels from Loyola Marymount to Boston
College, from Campion to Spring Hill, a great hope
and a sense of the possible emanate in the room
when new inductees, led by Chapter presidents,
stand and recite the Alpha Sigma Nu pledge.
These new members promise “to do all this in light
of the Jesuit concern for the greater glory of God,”
pledging to use their intellect, experience, and heart
in the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
When did you make your pledge? As the mission
of Jesuit education has evolved over ASN’s 100
years, the pledge’s focus has moved from an
internal, campus focus to a wider commitment
to caring for local and global communities. Early
on, members pledged service to the university,
promising “no fraternal interests or campus politics”
would interfere with meeting their responsibilities as
members. Later, members “promised to do all in
my power – both now and in my subsequent career
– to carry out the ideals...” All versions have the essential pledge to
scholarship, loyalty, and service over a lifetime with
an emphasis on serving others. The pledge binds
us all in heeding the call of St. Ignatius. As Pope
Francis explained in 2013:"In following what St. Ignatius teaches us, the
main element ... is to learn to be magnanimous.
What does being magnanimous mean? It means
having a great heart, having greatness of mind; it
means having great ideals, the wish to do great
things to respond to what God asks of us.”
The foundation of the ASN pledge is found
in the mission of the Society of Jesus,
“a mission rooted in the belief that a new world of justice, love and peace needs educated persons of competence, conscience and compassion…dedicated to the reform of society and its structures.” Today, the Jesuits look to
all of us to be collaborators, not only because of
their declining numbers but because of a renewed
theological vision of mutuality and partnership with
the people of God. There is no better way to celebrate the Alpha
Sigma Nu Centennial than to renew your pledge.
The pledge is a challenge to ask these questions:
How will I bear the name Jesuit? How will I
collaborate? As Pope Francis might ask, how
will I be magnanimous?If you would like a laminated pledge card sent to
you, send an email to Amy Venables O’Neil at
[email protected] with your name and
preferred mailing address.
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Alpha Sigma NuTHE HONOR SOCIETY OF JESUIT
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESALPHA SIGMA NU707 N. 11TH STREET #330
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KATE GAERTNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EMAIL: [email protected]
KRISTINA TADEO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
EMAIL: [email protected] VENABLES O’NEIL,
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
EMAIL: [email protected]
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To celebrate the Alpha Sigma Nu tenets in this
Centennial year, ASN honors 100 members with the
Alpha Sigma Nu Magis Medal. Magis, a key concept
in Ignatian spirituality, does not simply mean “more,”
rather magis invites us to serve the world better, with
fire, passion, and zeal to better glorify and serve God.
The Magis Medal is awarded to those who exemplify
scholarship, loyalty, and service in their work in the
service of faith and the promotion of justice.
Nominations from ASN member universities and ASN
staff research illuminated the outstanding contributions
of members across the globe. “Our members inspire!”
says Executive Director Kate Gaertner. “From all
generations and from all schools, from Honduras to
Southeast Asia, across Africa and South America and
here in the United States, our members have seen the
needs of the marginalized and worked to address them.
On behalf of all members, we salute and thank these
100 models of magis.” Look for more information about the 100 Magis
Medal awardees on the ASN Centennial website at
www.alphasigmanu.org/centennial, on the
ASN Facebook page, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Xavier University students reciting
the pledge in 1998Loyola Chicago students
reciting the pledge in 2011