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Go Forth!

When I was a student in ACE, I remember the sudden quiet that hit at the end of our summer class session. All of a sudden, the eight weeks were...

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From left to right: Tom Betterly, Kate Jensen, and Sean Kelley in master's regalia holding their M.Ed. diploma in hand jumping up.

Commencement Weekend in ACE: Traveling and Searching for Wisdom

There I was: standing outside my broken-down car on the shoulder of the I-17 just north of Sedona, Arizona. This interruption to my journey home from my ACE placement sparked...

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Cup of Joe: Sacred Spaces

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss places on campus that hold spiritual significance for them.

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Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

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Cup of Joe: Who is Jesus to You?

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss their Lenten journeys and answer the question: "Who is Jesus to you?"