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Commencement Edition
May 13, 2024 Issue Thirty-One
“Go forth and set the world aflame."
-St. Ignatius of Loyola

As this academic year draws to a close, we give thanks for each of our community members here at JST-SCU. This year has been a time of change, growth, learning, and listening as we move toward achieving the aspirations of a new strategic plan, engage more deeply in synodality, and continue to adapt to our ever-changing world. Thank you for being a part of this community!

- JST Office of Student and Community Life


Featured Event

2024 JST-SCU Commencement Festivities

Commencement Mass

JST-SCU Commencement Mass & Reception

Friday, May 17 | 5:15 PM | Gesu Chapel

Join us for the 2024 JST-SCU Commencement Mass & Reception in celebration of our graduating students. Mass will begin at 5:15 PM with a celebratory reception to follow.

Live Stream available: JST-SCU Commencement Mass Live-Stream

lay sending dove

JST-SCU Lay Sending Service

Saturday, May 18 | 10:00 AM | Gesu Chapel

Join us to celebrate and bless our graduating lay students in a special Lay Sending Service. A festive brunch will follow the service.

Live Stream available: JST-SCU Lay Sending Service Live-Stream

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JST-SCU Commencement Exercises

Saturday, May 18 | 3:00 PM | All Soul's Episcopal Parish
2220 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA

Join us for the 2024 JST-SCU Commencement Exercises as we celebrate the JST-SCU Class of 2024. Reception to follow.

Live Stream available: JST-SCU Commencement Exercises Live-Stream

What's Happening at JST

Monday | May 13

Dean's Town Halls Regarding the Potential Relocation of JST-SCU

9:00 AM & 10:00 AM | Loyola Board Room

Students, the Dean will be hosting a town hall to introduce the process of a comprehensive assessment and a collective discernment of the potential relocation of JST-SCU to the Santa Clara campus. Two town hall sessions are scheduled on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 9:00 and at 10:00 am. Students are free to attend either of the two sessions depending on your schedule and availability. Teresa will send calendar invitations requesting an RSVP. Kindly respond to the invitation to facilitate planning. Acting Co-provost Ed Ryan and I will facilitate the conversation. We will introduce the process and invite questions and feedback on the key issues and stakeholders of the process. I encourage you to consider participating in this important conversation to shape the future of JST-SCU.

Tuesday | May 14

Ice Cream by freepik from flaticon

Day of THANKSgiving

11:30-2:30 PM | Manresa Lounge & Compania

Gratitude and generosity are in abundance for the 2024 Day of Giving! Stop by downstairs any time from 11:30 - 2:30 on Tuesday, May 14 for homemade hot fudge and brownies, ice cream, and all the fixings for a delicious sundae treat!

Friday | May 17

JST-SCU Commencement Mass & Reception

5:15 PM | Gesu Chapel

Saturday | May 18

JST-SCU Lay Sending Service

10:00 AM | Gesu Chapel

 

JST-SCU Commencement Exercises

3:00 PM | All Soul's Episcopal Parish | 2220 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA


Sunday, May 19th

Summer holidays begin.  

Magis will return in September!

Included in This Week's Magis
  • Resources: Covid/Vaccination Protocols, Berkeley Safety Alert Sign Up, SCU Mental Health Resources, Campus Safety Information
  • JST Career Connections Webpage

Kudos Corner
Cone with colorful confetti bursting out.

Congratulations to the JST-SCU Class of 2024!

Congratulations 2024 Graduates! by JST STudent Life
We want to celebrate our community's achievements! Please let us know if you have something to celebrate such as an award, a recognition, the completion of a major project, etc.

Spiritual Formation & Liturgy

Liturgy Presider Schedule

  Tuesday,
5/14
Wednesday,
5/15
Thursday,
5/16
Friday,
5/17
8:00AM Odhiambo Musoni Goeke None
5:15PM Ngwenya Nguyen Griener w/ Deacon Everson Commencement Mass: Orobator

Our Tuesday evening, our liturgy will be a simple weekday celebration. 


On Thursday evening, Dan Everson will preach when serving as Deacon. 


On Friday, Our Commencement Liturgy will be celebrated at 5:15 PM. There is no morning liturgy that day. 


On Saturday, all are invited to attend the Lay Sending Liturgy at 10 AM. 


Final Lay Sending Preparations - Saturday, May 18,  9:15 AM: 
All those who will participate in the Lay Sending liturgy are asked to be present at 9:15 AM for final preparations. You and your sponsors will be assigned seats. Please see the email to be sent on the morning of Tuesday, May 14 with instructions for you and your sponsors. 

 

Liturgies Following Graduation Weekend

From May 21 to May 31, the liturgy schedule each week will include evening masses Tuesday to Friday at 5:15 PM in Gesù. 

We will resume 5:15 PM evening liturgies on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

 

A Note of Thanks

With the conclusion of this academic year, I share a note of gratitude to the many contributors to our liturgies this past year. Thank you for your many and varied contributions!


Instituto Hispano

Instituto Hispano

Questions? Contact jstinstitutohispano@scu.edu

PASTORAL DE CONJUNTO: Mentoreo de jóvenes adultos en la comunidad Latina/Hispana (VIA ZOOM)

Invitamos a todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Jesuita de Teología (JST) a ser parte de una nueva y emocionante iniciativa para apoyar su ministerio en la iglesia. Las Comunidades de Práctica con la Comunidad Latina/Hispana es una nueva iniciativa de la Red de Liderazgo Ministerial y Teología Latina/o, una asociación entre JST (Instituto Hispano) y GPPM. El objetivo final es crear una oportunidad de desarrollo profesional que sea accesible y personalmente relevante para todos los que participan. El propósito es crear una comunidad de práctica (pastoral de conjunto) que se reúne para ofrecer apoyo mutuo y mejores prácticas que integren la justicia social.   

8 sesiones – miércoles|  (19 de junio - 14 de agosto, 2024)  6:00PM a 7:15PM

Inscríbase aquí Ingresa a: https://slate.scu.edu/register/mentoreodeJovenesAdulto


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Upcoming Enrichment Opportunities

Engaging Particularities XXI | Living Comparitively: Vocation, Existential Dialogue, and Practical Applications

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 17 

Boston College is pleased to announce our 21st annual Engaging Particularities conference, centered on comparative theology. This year’s theme is "Living Comparatively: Vocation, Existential Dialogue, and Practical Applications," and the conference will take place on September 16-17, 2024. We invite submissions of papers. Please see our attached call for papers for submission guidelines and circulate this information to any students or colleagues who might be interested in participating. 

The guest speaker is the illustrious Dr. Francis X. Clooney.

More Information


GTU & Community Events

Music Break with the Hangtown Fry!

Monday, May 13 | 5-6pm | GTU Library front patio
 
GTU Librarian Colyn Wohlmut’s band the Hangtown Fry will be playing live music for us on the patio! Be sure to mark your calendars for this fun-filled evening event.

The Hangtown Fry are Kevin Brownell, Vern McElroy, and Colyn Wohlmut. They play a new style of music: “citygrass”. It’s a “loud on the inside” blend of country, soul, bluegrass, rock, funk, blues, love, loss, friendship, joy, longing, beer, whiskey, weed, and a little bit of prayer thrown in for good measure.

This family-friendly event is open to all – bring your friends and celebrate the beginning of summer with us!

Career Connections

For more information on the featured jobs and more resources to help with your job search, visit JST's new Career Connections Webpage.

Preparing for What Comes Next!

Stay tuned for future opportunities for professional development and preparation for your future career!

Career Opportunities

Coordinator of Faith & Community Life

Creighton University, Omaha, NE | More Information & How to Apply

 

Religious Studies Teacher

De La Salle High School, Concord, California | More Information & How to Apply

 

Director, HR

Notre Dame High School, Belmont, California | More Information & How to Apply

 

Religious Studies Faculty

Notre Dame High School, San Jose, CA | More Information & How to Apply

 

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Cincinnati Jesuit Parish Family, St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati, OH | More Information & How to Apply

 

Theology Teacher

Loyola High School of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA | More Information & How to Apply

 

Calvert House Associate Director

Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL | More Information & How to Apply

 

On-Campus Work Opportunities

JST is Hiring NOW - Student Employee Position Available

Please see the JST Student Employment page for information on openings for student employment.


Resources

The JST-SCU Culture of Care: Keeping One Another Safe and Healthy

COVID-19 Vaccines & Other Immunizations

Please the SCU Prepared Site for all COVID Related Information

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Locations Near JST:

  • CVS Minute Clinic (within walking distance of JST and free with your student health insurance)
  • City of Berkeley Vaccine Clinics

 

City of Berkeley News

JST recommends that JST students sign up for the City of Berkeley community mailing list in order to get prompt updates and information.  Please go to: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/signup/13567

 

CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) Short-Term Therapy
CAPS continues to offer short-term therapy. The basic steps to getting started in CAPS are outlined below, and the CAPS website has more detailed information on short-term therapy services:

  • First Step: Phone consultation. Students can call 408-554-4501 to schedule a phone consultation, which takes 15-25 minutes. During this call, CAPS staff assess if the therapeutic support a student is seeking fits within the short-term therapy model at CAPS. Collaboratively, the therapist and student will determine next steps.  
  • If short-term therapy is recommended, a CAPS therapist will then reach out to the student to schedule a 50 minute intake appointment via the SCU Health Portal.  
  • If referral to an off-campus therapist or services is recommended, an appointment with the Cowell Center Clinical Case Manager will be offered to support the referral process.

*Reminder: There are no limits on the number of therapy sessions and no fees at CAPS, but services are designed to be short-term.

 

Campus Safety Services

Campus Safety Services encourages students, faculty, and staff to be an active participant in your personal and community safety.  The following safety reminders will help keep campus safety a priority:

  • Always lock your vehicle and residence upon exiting and at night; if you live off-campus, consider investing in a doorbell camera device
  • Never store valuables in your vehicle 
  • Use fortified locks when securing your bicycle or skateboard
  • Be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity to Campus Safety and/or the Berkeley Police Department
    • CSS: (408) 554-4441
    • BPD:  911 or from a cell phone call 510-981-5911
  • Prioritize and respect your own mental health; encourage others to do the same

Hours of Operation

Campus Safety Service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have two shifts to serve you, 6a-6p and 6p-6a respectively. Our dispatch center is located in the Main Parking Structure (Building 714). Please contact us anytime at (408) 554-4441.   You can also go to  https://www.scu.edu/campus-safety/


JST Calendar Highlights

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