Saint Mary’s representatives at the International Lasallian University Leadership Program in Rome included Dr. Roxanne Eubank, Dr. Donna Aronson, Rachel McGee, Suzanne Deranek ’83, and Dr. Mary Catherine Fox ’75.
The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies Moraga, Calif. The Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies, a three-year residential course of study that meets for two weeks each summer, is an intensive Lasallian formation and education program that studies the life and work of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the origins of the Lasallian mission. Participation in the Buttimer Institute is open to faculty and staff. Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice The Brother John Johnston Institute of Contemporary Lasallian Practice is a formation program that focuses on Lasallian heritage in light of contemporary realities. The thematic areas covered were: Lasallian Story and Vision; Lasallian Service to the Poor and the Promotion of Social Justice; and Lasallian Spirituality, Vocation and Association. A capstone project is expected of all participants. The program is conducted on a two-year cycle (March 2014-March 2016), and consists of five in-person gatherings and four online sessions. It is designed for faculty and staff. Lasallian Social Justice Institute The Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI), an annual one-week workshop held in different locations around the country, attempts to ground participants experientially, practically, and spiritually in the Catholic social teachings on social justice and in the preferential option for the poor that is a hallmark of Lasallian identity. LSJI is open to faculty and staff. Huether Lasallian Conference Chicago, Ill. The Huether Lasallian Conference is an annual gathering of Lasallian educators in the Region. The theme changes from year to year with a focus on innovative educational issues. The Huether Conference is open to all faculty and staff. Lasallian Summer Retreat This three-day retreat with Lasallian scholar Brother Gerard Rummery, FSC, in 2015 explored the themes of Lasallian history and the life of De La Salle, with an emphasis on the spiritual life and Lasallian spirituality. The summer retreat is offered to faculty and staff.
Saint Mary’s students Chris Lackey ’18 and Rachael Storey ’17 meet with Superior General Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, at the Generalate of the De La Salle Christian Brothers in Rome.
Collegium: A Colloquy on Faith and Intellectual Life Collegium seminars bring together scholars interested in exploring aspects of the Catholic intellectual tradition, and their role in the mission of Catholic higher education. This opportunity rotates on a yearly basis between The College of Holy Cross, Saint John’s University in Minnesota, and the University of Portland. The Collegium seminars are designed for faculty and university leaders. Lasallian Mission Days The Lasallian Mission Days program is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn more about many aspects of our Lasallian mission—from the life and times of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the development of the international Lasallian educational mission, service to the poor, Lasallian spirituality, the Christian Brothers worldwide and at Saint Mary’s, and the history of Saint Mary’s University. The group meets for four hours each day, for four days, and is for new members of the university community as well as for those who would like to know more about our Lasallian mission today. The Lasallian Mission Days program is for faculty and staff. International Symposium on Lasallian Research Twin Cities Campus This annual symposium gathers creative minds to dialogue about the key characteristics or key areas that comprise the field of Lasallian research today, look beyond a study solely of the origins, tradition, and heritage in Lasallian research, break open the possibilities for Lasallian research in the 21st century, and propose avenues or topics for future needed Lasallian research. The goal is also to develop a community of scholars committed to supporting, conducting, and publishing Lasallian research. ≠
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