New Haven, Conn. — October 29, 2026

Albertus Magnus College will celebrate Albert Week 2026 from November 11–18, honoring St. Albert the Great and embracing the Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service through a week of campus traditions, service initiatives, spiritual reflection and community engagement.

A highlight of this year’s celebration will be Dropping Into the Present Moment, a hands-on contemplative art workshop on Monday, November 16. Moving beyond the traditional lecture format, the experience invites participants to slow down, quiet the mind, and explore a meditative approach to watercolor art as a way to cultivate presence, reflection and connection with the Divine.

There will be an evening session at 5:30 p.m. in the Behan Community Room of the Hubert Campus Center that will be open to the community. Space is limited to approximately 15–16 participants per session, and advance registration is required. To register for the workshop, please RSVP here.

Facilitated by Maureen E. Carey, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Social Work at Molloy University and practicing artist, and Katherine Patterson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education and Human Services at Molloy University, the workshop introduces participants to the accessible practice of “dropping color.” Using specialized watercolors and high-quality watercolor paper provided for the session, participants will place colors on the page and observe the movement, merging and flow of water and pigment.

No previous art experience is necessary. The workshop is designed to offer participants an opportunity to be fully present, reflect and explore how intentional moments of stillness can bring us peace and help prepare us to serve others.

The workshop reflects the Dominican understanding that living one’s faith is essential to sharing it with others. In a fast- paced world, the intentional practice of pausing and quieting the mind can help foster authentic presence, deepen reflection and strengthen our capacity to serve our communities.

Albert Week 2026 Schedule

Throughout the week, Albertus students, faculty, staff and community members will have opportunities to participate in activities that reflect the College’s enduring Dominican tradition.

Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Mobile Food Pantry, Tiers Lot
• 12:15 p.m.: Albert Scarfing, outside Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership
• 2:30 p.m.: Veterans Day Prayer, St. Catherine of Siena Chapel

Thursday, November 12

• Gratitude Wellness Walk: Pick up a map and enjoy at your leisure a self-guided wellness walk to special locations throughout campus, with items for reflection or other treats at different destinations. Printed maps can be picked up at the following locations: Bree Commons, Fireplace Lounge in the Hubert Campus Center, Tagliatella Academic Center, and Rosary Hall. Digital maps will also be available.
• 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Dominican Forum, Behan Community Room
• 4:00–5:00 p.m.: Community Garden Cleanup

Friday, November 13

• First Year Experience Field Day
• 2:00–3:00 p.m.: Sandwich Making, Dining Hall

Sunday, November 15

• 11:00 a.m.: Mass of St. Albert the Great, St. Catherine of Siena Chapel

Monday, November 16

• 12:30 p.m.: Dropping Into the Present Moment contemplative art workshop for Albertus students, Behan Community Room
• 4 p.m.: Centennial Time Capsule Burial, Rosary Hall
• 5:30 p.m.: Dropping Into the Present Moment contemplative art workshop, Behan Community Room. RSVP is required, please register here.

Tuesday, November 17

• 12:30 p.m.: Service of Remembrance, St. Catherine of Siena Chapel

Wednesday, November 18

• 12:30 p.m.: Floats and Facts, Hubert Campus Center, Room 106 - Presented by the Dominican Impact Group (DIG), students can learn about Dominican Saints and enjoy an ice cream float.
• 7:00 p.m.: PGS Online Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Meister Eckhart Center

Additional initiatives throughout the week include free coffee for veterans at the Bree Common coffee bar, a food drive benefiting Centro San Jose, and Falcon Flights organized by the Student Alumni Association.

Albert Week offers an opportunity for the College community to celebrate the legacy of St. Albert the Great while putting Dominican values into practice through acts of reflection, gratitude, fellowship, and service. More information can be found at https://www.albertus.edu/albert/.

Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Albertus’ values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or entered graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College enrolls approximately 1,400 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate programs. Albertus Magnus College takes pride in a student body where nearly half of undergraduates are first-generation students and Pell Grant recipients. The College is recognized for its innovative curricula, featuring programs in General Health Sciences and Public Health, as well as its newest offerings: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Connecticut’s first LPN-to-BSN program. Among its distinctive graduate offerings are Masters in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, MBA, and the State of Connecticut’s only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program.

As it begins a second century, Albertus is implementing a new strategic plan, The Centennial Plan: Crossing the Bridge to a Second Century, that advances its bold vision as a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking Catholic institution in the Dominican tradition. Grounded in the liberal arts and the Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service, the College prepares students to think critically, lead ethically, and thrive through innovative, immersive learning experiences that empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.