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Student Life sacramental life, interdenominational dialogue, and varied community service. Living compassionately reflects yet again another Notre Dame charism, that of embodying God’s goodness, as the Emmanuel College community invests itself in a comprehensive volunteer service program both at home and abroad. Emmanuel College hosts the Catholic population of the member colleges of the collaboration of the Colleges of the Fenway, another vital component of the spiritual life of the College. The Center for Mission and Spirituality The Center for Mission and Spirituality seeks to translate into action the strong mission, beliefs, and legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and to make bridges to the sisters locally, nationally, and internationally. The Center for Mission and Spirituality provides opportunities for formation, education, and social justice through discussions, lectures, community service, and prayer. Through the various mission integration programs, the strong mission and vision of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SND) continues to permeate Emmanuel’s campus. Counseling Center The Counseling Center provides assistance to any member of the undergraduate Emmanuel College community who wishes to discuss a matter of personal concern in a supportive and confidential atmosphere. The staff includes counselors, a psychiatrist and graduate counseling interns. Workshops and group discussion on such topics as relationships, stress, interpersonal communication, relaxation techniques and assertiveness training are offered periodically. Short-term counseling is available upon request, and
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special interest support groups are formed on occasion. The Counseling Center provides consultation with outside therapists regarding their Emmanuel College student clients. The Jean Yawkey Center The Jean Yawkey Center serves as the central gathering area—the “hub” of activity for the student body. The building includes the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium with wireless Internet access, student meeting spaces, dining facilities, recreational and fitness areas, as well as a 1,400-seat gymnasium. The Jean Yawkey Center hosts various weekly student organization meetings, Family Weekend events, discussion and study groups, intramural programs, numerous club activities including concerts, poetry slams, multicultural food tastings, lectures and open-mic nights. The Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership provides opportunities for Emmanuel students to utilize Boston as their extended classroom while simultaneously allowing them to serve at agencies and schools throughout the greater Boston area. The Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership sponsors academic and co-curricular events including service learning courses, a cultural competence training program, a city-wide service day, and the student leadership institute. Annually, the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership awards scholarships to upperclass Emmanuel students for exemplary work. Residence Life and Housing The Office of Residence Life and Housing provides students with opportunities to explore new experiences, enhance personal growth, build new relationships, and play an active role in celebrating and promoting the ideals of a Catholic community. The