Sister Dominga, M.C. shares the story of her vocation and memories of her time with Mother Teresa. Brietta Haynes (‘17) reads her letter to home, which reflected on her four years at Ave. Students wrote letters to donors thanking them for their committment to Ave Maria University.
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Clockwise from Left The AMU Opera Ensemble performs at the Sixth Annual AMU Scholarship Dinner.
did I know I would find the meaning of life there serving the poorest of the poor. I learned we are simply called to will the good for others each day we live.” In her letter, senior Brietta Haynes reflected on her four years at Ave, “Ave Maria has given me an excellent, authentic Catholic education for which I will be forever grateful. Pursuing Catholic Studies has given me such insight into my faith but I have learned more than just theology. Ave’s rigorous core curriculum was daunting as a freshman, but looking back, I could not imagine I would graduate with such knowledge. Ave Maria invested in my future, and I am not taking that for granted. I honestly do not believe that I could have dreamed of a better college experience, or excellent education.” To close the event, guests heard from freshman Annie Schlueter, who is planning a career in broadcast journalism, and will be one of the first to enroll in Ave Maria’s new Communications major. Annie addressed her letter to “the Ave Maria Family”. She said, “Beyond academics, the community at Ave Maria is overwhelmingly beautiful. I am surrounded by joy...real people with real struggles who are still living in love with Jesus. What other school can you walk through campus and be smiled at by nearly everyone? I love Ave because I am surrounded by young adults who don’t have their lives figured out, but who are seeking truth in joy.” She continued, “I have been here a little over a semester and I have grown so much. I cannot wait to keep going and see how God continues to move and change the world through Ave Maria University.” There are abundant blessings to be grateful for at this University. Vital among them is the generosity of benefactors like Mission Society members. Through their commitments, Ave Maria provided 99% of students with scholarships and/or financial aid for the 2015-16 academic year. It is truly thanks to your prayers, dreams, and support, this great University is possible.
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