"And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been, full of work that has never been done, full of tasks, claims, and demands; and let us see that we learn to take it without letting fall too much of what it has to bestow upon those who demand of it necessary, serious, and great things."
―Rainer Maria Rilke

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  • 1st Annual Laudato Si Symposium | Oct. 4
  • Pilgrimage Through the Senses | Oct. 13
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JST Workshop: Giftedness and Growth: Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

November 8, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Room 216

The Myers-Briggs Type indicator (MBTI) is a self-report instrument designed to help us understand our personality type, strengths, and preferences. Based on the work of psychologist Carl Jung, it also provides a positive approach for understanding and valuing individual differences. This workshop will provide a review and interpretation of the MBTI, focusing on our giftedness and areas of potential growth. Time allowing, other aspects of the MBTI will be explored. Bring your experience, insights and questions! 

Participants are asked to complete the MBTI questionnaire before the workshop so that individual scores can be provided. (If you have already taken the MBTI and can provide your scores, there is no need to take it again unless you choose to.)

Facilitator: Clare Ronzani

Please register with Mack Griffith (mgriffith@scu.edu) by Friday, October 20, 2023. Participants will receive the questionnaire once they register.

Clare Ronzani taught courses in spirituality for many years at JST.  She also served as JST’s career advisor and has offered retreats and workshops for the JST community.  

React or Act? Practical guide for conflict resolution (November)

November 18 | 9:00-3:00 PM | Zoom | Register Here

This workshop offers the opportunity to know and become aware of the learned ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that shape our personality; identify the origin of conflicts in our personal, group, and social interactions; and explore various ways to process them creatively.

Catholic Art Connection

The mission of the Catholic Artist Connection is to connect and support Catholic artists of all disciplines both professionally and spiritually, through both online resources and in-person gatherings, to ease the loneliness of being a Catholic artist and encourage the creation of art for Christ.

See the CAC website for more information on opportunities to submit work and sign up for their newsletter.

New Horizons Journal | Call for Papers

Papers Due: October 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM (Pacific)

New Horizons Journal is peer-reviewed by students of the Jesuit School of Theology (JST) at Santa Clara University. New Horizons seeks to uplift the voices of emerging graduate student writers of various disciplines within the field of theology. Because the Journal shares in JST's commitment to academic excellence, the Journal will accept only the highest quality material for publication, material which echoes JST’s dedication to the pursuit of culturally contextualized theology.

The latest issue "This is My Body" has been published (editor MyLan Metzger).  We invite our community to access this edition here.

There is a Call for Papers for the next edition (editor Jesus Munoz), the title of which will be "The Synodal Way of the Laity." What is the future of the laity in the Church? What is the synodal way of the laity? New Horizons invites submissions on the theme of lay ministry and ecclesial unity.  Details are posted on the JST campus and also located at this website.

Submissions should be uploaded by 12 PM on October 30, 2023, to newhorizonsjst@scu.edu. Accepted submissions will be published in February 2024. Please email Jesús Muñoz (jemunoz@scu.edu) with any questions or inquiries.

Boston College Graduate Student Conference | Call for Papers

Proposals Due: December 31, 2023 | BC Graduate Student Conference Call for Papers

Fireside Chat: Ethical Consideration with AI in the Workplace

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 10:00-11:00am | Zoom

We are living through a social experiment with AI in the workplace. The key now is to understand what generative AI is and its potential impacts. Our colleague Irina Raicu, with Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, will share a high-level overview of Generative AI, answering questions such as Where does it belong in the workplace? What are its limitations? What are the ethical concerns?

More Information & Zoom Registration Here

Live Author Talk: The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 11:00-12:00pm | Zoom

Join our Live Author Talk featuring Dave Eggers and his book, The Monk of Mokha. If you cannot make it, still register for the event to receive your unique link to view the recording at your convenience.

The Monk of Mokha is the exhilarating true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana’a by civil war.

More Information & Registration

Farmers Market: South Berkeley

Tuesday, September 26 | 63rd St. & Adeline St. | 2:00-6:30PM

The Ecology Center Farmers’ Markets are open-air marketplaces where California farmers bring fresh, locally-grown produce and farm-processed foods to sell directly to consumers. Our markets feature fruits, vegetables, nuts, baked goods, jams and preserves, juices, olive oils, meat, cheese, prepared foods, nursery plants, and flowers. We are committed to supporting small-scale farmers who practice sustainable agriculture. In addition, we always accept CalFresh EBT and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks, and offer Market Match at each of our markets.

Free Concert | Chapelwood Chancel Choir, Rockridge Chorale, Our Lady of Lourdes Choir

Friday, Oct. 6 | 6:00 PM | Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oakland, CA

Donations are welcome to support the Our Lady of Lourdes Church Music Ministry.

“Bringing The Food System Home” Facilitated by Dr. Mary McGann, RSCJ

Oct. 24 | 7-8:30 PM | St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall & Zoom | RSVP Here

Join us on Tuesday, October 24th for a talk facilitated by Dr. Mary McGann, Professor of Liturgical Studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. Dr. McGann will lead us through an examination of the food system and our participation in it. From the importance of edible schoolyards to the spirituality of eating, Dr. McGann will provide parents, educators, and community members tangible ways to institute greater awareness in our daily practices of engaging with the food system.

Questions? Please connect with our PA Board at madpaboard@gmail.com and Speaker Series Chair, Dr. Kate Barush at kbarush@scu.edu

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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

Mental Health Resources through SCU | CAPS 24/7

JST-SCU students have access to

• 24/7/365 Mental Health Support Line - 408-554-5220 (press 1 to reach the 24/7 support line)
• Free telehealth or off campus face-to-face counseling sessions
• Access to multiple mental health educational resources

See the Cowell Health Center for more details

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/

Preparing for What Comes Next!

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

Career Opportunities

Interim Principal

3625 24th Ave, San Francisco | More Information & How to Apply

Digital Content Coordinator

Remote or Washington, D.C. | More Information & How to Apply

Program Coordinator

Rostro de Cristo, Quito, Ecuador | More Information & How to Apply

Director of Campus Ministry

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA | 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.