LASALLIANLOOK
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n addition to countless hours hitting the books, the College’s Lasallian Leaders logged more than 1,806 service hours during the 2010-2011 school year. And they’ll have some more help this academic year, as Manhattan awarded nine 2011 high school graduates dedicated to serving their community with Lasallian Leaders scholarships. The scholarship program, which launched in 2005, was founded as a way to acknowledge prospective students who previously attended a Lasallian Catholic high school and are committed to community service and expanding service to the College community similar to the ideals of St. John Baptist de La Salle. “Students who receive the Lasallian Leaders scholarship attempt to develop creative ways of integrating the mission with campus life programs,” says Brother Charles Barbush, FSC, program coordinator of the center for career development’s Mentor Program and the Lasallian Scholars program. Recipients of the scholarship take an active role in maintaining Lasallian traditions and meeting monthly to collaborate on planning events on campus that raise awareness of the College’s heritage. The Lasallian Leaders also participate in various activities throughout the year, such as speaking at freshmen orientation, helping resident assistants, creating residence hall projects, and joining Relay for Life. In addition, they are required to complete 30 hours of service per semester to maintain their scholarships and are each involved in a service project through campus ministry and social action, Habitat for Humanity, the Methodist Home or Visitation Parish School.
Some of the Lasallian Leaders lend a hand at the Church of St. Francis Xavier’s welcome table in New York City in October.
Library Award Stocks the Stacks the International Society for Science and Religion selected Manhattan College as a recipient of its Library Award. As part of the award, the College will receive 250 books on topics relevant to the study of religion and science. The books, which initially will be on display after their arrival, will be available for student and faculty researchers. MANHATTAN.EDU N 5