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Students participating in Lives of Commitment pre-orientation retreat

 

Lilly Programs:

Lives of Commitment

Summer Fellows Program

Professions and Religious Leadership in the Global Commons

Chiasma

Global Citizenship Conference with Young Alumni (2008)

Lilly Senior Keystone and Retreat

Venture Fund for New Initiatives

Lilly-Enhanced Academic Year Internships

 


Lives of Commitment:

Application deadline
extended to
June 25, 2008


Click here to apply.

A first year program for students interested in service and reflection on
what it takes to lead a life of commitment.

The Lives of Commitment Program engages a select group of first-year students in intentional reflection on issues of social justice, ethical and religious commitments, and the integration of values with work.

These students actively participate in weekly service work as part of a small group at one of seven nonprofit organizations that support immigrant and refugee communities. The Lives of Commitment students, faculty

 
 Cybele Kotorias teaches English at FIRE.

and staff advisors and student leaders gather for community site visits and reflection sessions on leading lives of commitment in our complex world. A pre-orientation retreat and a mid-year retreat are held for all participants.

Active involvement includes at least three hours of weekly community service, comfort in engaging diverse ethnic and religious communities in the Twin Cities, active participation in monthly small and large group discussions and activities, and a high motivation to explore one's own commitments.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact Eily Marlow, Lilly Program Associate at 651-696-6738.

 

“LOC had been an extremely important part of my experience at Mac. The friendships and connections that I have made through LOC are ones that I will treasure for a long time. The opportunity to really examine my gifts, interests and passions in the context of service-related vocation has been exciting and empowering.”

- 2006-2007 Lives of Commitment student

 

 

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