December 14: Thankfulness for Semester’s Accomplishments

Final Day of Fall Classes

            We give thanks to God for all we have accomplished this semester. Although much work still lies before us, we recognize the importance of stopping to celebrate our achievements. We acknowledge and celebrate God for all of the help we received this semester. We express gratitude for our professors, our tutors, and our classmates. We give thanks for the knowledge and tools God granted us this semester. May God continue to bless us and our education, as well as our campus and our community.

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September 12: Installment of Passion for Learning in Community

            In our world of mass productivity, our education can become a monotonous trek towards a degree. Keeping our goals in mind while we study, we also hope to maintain our passion for learning. We ask God to invigorate our campus community with drive and curiosity. May we find the challenges of our studies fulfilling rather than tedious. May this passion not only lead us towards our goals, but also give us joy and excitement in the daily process.

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September 6: Collaboration Between Students & Professors

First Day of Fall Classes

     We recognize that the relationship between students and professors is a rewarding and challenging balance between respect and collaboration. We give thanks to God for the teachers who nurture and encourage us. We also ask God to grant us patience during periods of conflict with our professors. May we practice grace and understanding during these periods, and may our professors practice the same towards us. May our community be one of harmony and growth between students and professors, so that all may accomplish their goals of discovery.

Photo by Ellen Kneeskern '18