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updated: July 30, 2008

Newsletter Articles Online

Thomas Aquinas College publishes a quarterly newsletter with articles about campus events, faculty and board members, student life, construction projects, and a host of other items of interest to the College community. Most of those articles are reprinted on the College website, and linked under various sections throughout the entire site, depending upon the subject matter. Articles from the most recent newsletters are listed below in reverse chronological order. Older news items, including articles from past newsletters, can be found under the College News Archives pages.

Recent Newsletter Articles

Summer 2008 Newsletter

›	College Graduates Largest Class to Date
›	Cardinal Pell Offers St. John Fisher as Example to Graduates
›	President's Dinner, Wednesday, May 7, 2008
›	Senior Class Speaker Characterizes the Class of 2008
›	The Spirit is Moving: Baccalaureate Mass Homily
›	Perspectives from "Down Under"
›	To Speak "To God or Of God"

Spring 2008 Newsletter

›	Our Lady of the Most Holy Tinity Chapel Takes Shape
›	Comprehensive Campaign Is Extended
›	From the Desk of the President
›	Once In a Lifetime
›	A Chapel for the Ages
›	A Grand Reunion
›	St. Thomas On the Sanctifying Work of the Holy Spirit
›	Three Appointed to Board of Regents
›	"Only You, Lord... for Everyone"
›	It Just Keeps Giving and Giving and Giving
›	College Ranked 3rd Best in U.S. for "Yield"
›	Helping to End Poverty
›	Regents Plan 2nd Annual Golf Classic
›	Alumna Update
›	Image of Angelic Doctor Graces St. Thomas Hall
›	Passing On The Traditions of the Church

Fall 2007 Newsletter

›	Faculty Office Building Dedicated to St. Thomas
›	College Opens 37th Academic Year
›	From the Desk of the President
›	A Plentiful Harvest
›	High Praise from College Guides
›	Two Appointed Governors of the College
›	Regent's Tournament a Success
›	New, More Faithful Translation of "Theology of the Body"
›	Society for Aristotelian Studies Holds Annual Meeting
›	To Save the World That is Gasping for Truth
›	"You are exactly the people we need."
›	California's own College of Light
›	Christopher Hugh Derrick, 1921-2007
›	The Apostle of Truth
›	"May Your Spirits Soar"
›	An Interview with Facutly Memeber, Dr. Anthony Andres ('87)
›	Education for Life
›	Chapel Update
›	Updating Our Crest

Summer 2007 Newsletter

›	"Be the Manifestation of His Light and Truth": Commencement Address of Archbishop Malcom Ranjith
›	President's Farewell to the Graduates
›	Faith is our Sure and Necessary Guide: Senior Class Speaker
›	"Clothed with the Word of God": Baccalaureate Mass Homily
›	"Thou Art a Priest Forever"

Spring 2007 Newsletter

›	Lecture and Concert Series Named for St. Vincent de Paul
›	Praise from Kiplinger's and The Princeton Review
›	A Campaign Update from President Dillon
›	In Memoriam
›	Chapel Update
›	Commencement Speaker to Come from Rome
›	"Modern-Day Barbarians," Rev. George Rutler
›	"Sound Foundations," Dr. Tom Cavanaugh ('85)
›	Faculty Center Update
›	St. Thomas Day Address by Rev. James Schall, S.J.
›	New Board Member, Bud Daily
›	Farewell to Fr. Borden
›	Tax-Free IRA Gifts

35th Anniversary Newsletter

›	Saluting the Past, Looking to the Future
›	Celebrating a Milestone
›	President Dillon's Remarks
›	Invocation by Cardinal Mahony
›	Frederick J. Ruopp Welcomes Guests
›	Mario O. Grant, Chairman of the Board, Reflects on 35 Years
›	Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Presents Proclamation
›	Jim Barrett, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Offers a Toast
›	President of Alumni Association Pledges Prayers and Support
›	Bishop Bruskewitz' Keynote Address
›	George Weigel's Keynote Address
›	Homily by Rev. Sebastian Walshe ('94)
›	Benediction by Monsignor Weber

Winter 2007 Newsletter

›	Two Nights to Remember
›	Faculty Center Takes Shape
›	From the Desk of the President
›	Chapel Update: A Manager for the Crown Jewel
›	Chapel Update: Columns from Italy Installed
›	The Virtue of Thankfulness
›	Music for the Season
›	Regent Profile: Chairman, James Scanlon
›	What to do with Harvard's Missing $390 Million?
›	"Don Rags"
›	High School Great Books Summer Program
›	New Governor: Mark Ryland
›	An Expression of Faith and Confidence
›	Governor Profile: Margaret Brooks-Llamas
›	Alumni Updates: Commerce with Compassion
›	Alumni Updates: Committed to the Craftsman's Task
›	Alumni Profile: A Puerto Rican Connection

Fall 2006 Newsletter

›	From the Desk of the President
›	Convocation 2006
›	"The Holy Spirit and Truth": Convocation Mass Homily
›	Chapel Update
›	Faculty Building Update
›	Leadership in the Priesthood
›	Practicing Law in Public
›	Three New Lifetime Learners
›	Day Fire
›	Wash for Life
›	Archbishop Obinna of Nigeria Visits
›	Farewell, Fr. Michael
›	College Welcomes Two New Chaplains
›	Society for Aristotelian Studies

Summer 2006 Newsletter

›	Apostolic Nuncio Presides at 32nd Commencement
›	"A Lever Long Enough... and a Place to Stand": Commencement Address of Archbishop Celestino Migliore
›	President's Farewell to the Graduates
›	The Pope's Man at the U.N.
›	"Clothed with the Word of God": Baccalaureate Mass Homily
›	Wisdom: Human and Divine: Senior Class Speaker
›	A Parting Gift
›	Spring Alumni Ordinations
›	Capstone of the Program

Spring 2006 Newsletter

›	A Noble Venture
›	Admitting "The Country's Best Students"
›	From the Desk of the President: A National Catholic Register Interview
›	Choir Concert at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
›	Faith, Freedom and the Collapse of Communism: Ambassador Shakespeare on President's Day
›	Dean Speaks on Feast of St. Paula
›	Dr. R. Glen Coughlin and Aristotle's Physics
›	Dr. Ronald Richard and Newton's Principia
›	New Director of Development
›	One of the "Best"
›	RIP Francis Montgomery
›	Sacred Artist James Langley ('85)
›	The Culture of Life: An Interview with Fr. Frank Pavone
›	On the Road
›	Alumni Updates: Mary Rose Bacani ('03)
›	Alumni Updates: Ginger Mortensen ('96)
›	Students Walk for Life
›	Alumni Profile: Joseph Almeida ('81)

Winter 2006 Newsletter

›	Construction of Faculty Building Commences
›	Lights, Camera . . .
›	From the Desk of the President: Why the Great Books?
›	Chapel Update: Bells
›	Chapel Update: Rocks
›	New Governor, R. James Wensley
›	A Shepherd to His Flock: An Interview with Bishop Vasa
›	Papal Biographer Lauds College
›	Covering the Pope: An Interview with George Weigel
›	The Founders Speak: Dr. Ronald P. McArthur The Nature of Catholic Higher Education
›	The Founders Speak: Marcus Berquist Discipleship in the Intellectual Life
›	The Founders Speak: Dr. John W. Neumayr The Background of the College
›	Three New Regents
›	The Christmas Spirit
›	A Voice for the Voiceless
›	A Salute to Benefactors
›	Choir Shines at Advent Concert
›	Profile: Governor Paul Griffin III
›	An Interview with Paul Griffin III
›	Alumni Profile: Team Work

Fall 2005 Newsletter

›	"Prepare the Way of the Lord; Make Straight His Paths"
›	Accolades for Thomas Aquinas College
›	From the Desk of the President: This is the Time
›	Standing With Socrates
›	Academic Year Begins with Historic Convocation
›	A Time of Pentecost - Bishop Vasa's Homily
›	God Bless Father Sebastian, 40th Alumni Priest
›	Go to Thomas . . .
›	Big Steps for the Smallest Ones
›	Some Alumni Authors: Cavanaugh
›	Some Alumni Authors: Hippler
›	Some Alumni Authors: Goyette
›	Alumni Update: Nick Blaha
›	Alumni Update: Luke Reilander
›	New Tutor Profile: Mr. David Arias
›	Profile: Member of the Board of Governors
›	An Interview with Frances Hardart
›	What They Did on Their Summer Vacation
›	Order of Malta Weekend
›	Alumni Profile: Captain Brooks Braden, U.S.M.C.
›	FOUNDATIONS for Planned Giving

Summer 2005 Newsletter

›	Cardinal Dulles at Commencement
›	Campus Celebrates Benedict XVI
›	President's Farewell to the Graduates
›	"Rome is the Center of Unity"
›	A Modern-Day Jonah
›	"You are Works in Progress"
›	"Learning in Wartime"
›	An Interview with America's Only Theologian-Cardinal

Spring 2005 Newsletter

›	A Changing of the Guard: New Members elected to Board of Governors
›	From the Desk of the President: Reflections on Fatherhood
›	"Do Good and Avoid Evil" - More Complicated Than in the Past: Dr. Thomas Cavanaugh ('85) on the Principle of Double-Effect
›	Avery Cardinal Dulles to Preside at Commencement
›	Welcome to Sunny California...
›	In the World, not of It: Founding Member of Legacy Society Leaves Generous Bequest
›	She Lived and Died the "Little Way:" Jacqueline (Ford) Lemmon ('87), RIP
›	'You Can't Out-Give God:' Rolfe Kratz ('97)
›	Media Take Notice: "College Gaining the Recognition it Deserves"
›	Presidents, Courts and the Constitution: President's Day Lecture by former U.S. Attorney General, Edwin A. Meese
›	First Walk for Life West Coast

Winter 2005 Newsletter

›	Advent Concert: Guest Artists Join Students to Celebrate
›	Fritz B. Burns Foundation Grants $3M to Thomas Aquinas College
›	Jim Caviezel: World Renowned Actor Sounds a Battle Cry
›	Christmas Merrymakers Turn out for Appreciation Dinner
›	Profile: Member of the Board of Governors: James P. Conn
›	An Interview With James Conn
›	Eldon Quick: Dramatic Presentation Complements Curriculum
›	In Memoriam: Paul Joseph Levine (Class of '04)
›	Working for a Pro-Life Nation
›	Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Moore: First to Participate in Charitable Gift Annuity Program
›	Answering the Call: Fr. Joseph Orlowski ('93), 38th Alumni Priest
›	From the Desk of the President: The Identity and Mission of the Catholic College
›	Navigating the Media Requires More Than Just PR: Richard Diamond ('92)
›	Cardinal Schonborn Dedicates Final Residence Hall
›	Thomas Aquinas College Makes "Top 10" List
›	Alumni Profile: Michael Van Hecke ('86): "It is Better to Build Children than to Repair Men"

Fall 2004 Newsletter

›	Students Called Together to Pursue Truth
›	From the Desk of the President: Convocation Day Remarks
›	High Marks for Thomas Aquinas College
›	Convocation Homily by Bishop Vigneron: "The Gift of Wisdom: The Intellect as the 'Disciple of Love'"
›	Shepherding the Diocese of Oakland: An Interview with Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron
›	Financial Aid Program Helps Many
›	Internal Changes Strengthen Campaign Efforts
›	Great Books Summer Program
›	New College Chaplain
›	Analytic Skills at Work
›	Board Member Profile: Dr. Harry G. Browne
›	An Interview with Harry G. Browne
›	New Tutor Profile: Mr. Brian Dragoo ('01)
›	Grad Appointed to #2 Spot at Pontifical University
›	Grad in Key Position at Dept. of Homeland Security
›	Board of Regents Assists Campaign
›	Alumni Profile: High-Tech Monk Rev. Bernard McCoy, Cist. ('88)

Summer 2004 Newsletter

›	Put Out Into Deep Water: Commencement Address of His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze
›	Walking In The Light Of Christ: Homily of His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze, Baccalaureate Mass
›	An Interview with Cardinal Arinze
›	I Will Go to the Altar of God: Three Graduates Ordained to Priesthood
›	From the Desk of the President: Address to Seniors
›	Senior Address-Brendan Wicke

Winter/Spring 2004 Newsletter

›	The Aquinas Review: Reflections by the Editor, Dr. Ronald P. McArthur, President Emeritus
›	Cardinal Arinze to Preside over Commencement
›	Be an Angel!
›	College Establishes Board of Regents: New Board to Aid College in Development Efforts
›	Discerning a Call to the Priesthood: Fr. Paul Moreau, L.C. ('89)
›	The Chapel by Night
›	Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel Gift Opportunities
›	College Story Aired
›	Positioning for Success: Gearing Up for Second half of Campaign
›	Appointment to National Board for President Dillon
›	Estate Planning: Making Your Financial Wishes Come True
›	College Benefits from Generous Bequests: Legacies of Giving
›	Two Graduates Appointed to Pontifical Council: One of Ten Couples Appointed by Holy Father
›	Groundbreaking Marks Milestone: Residence Hall to be Completed by Start of 2004-05 Academic Year
›	The 2004 Summer "Great Books" Program for High School Students...
›	In Memoriam
›	U.S. Judicial Nominee Lectures at College: Dr. Leon Holmes Explores the Concept of the Abyss in the Book of Revelation
›	New Yorkers Gather for News about the College
›	New Graduate Takes Part in International Forum on St. Thomas: '03 Graduate Chosen to Deliver Paper
›	From the Desk of the President

Fall 2003 Newsletter

›	Pilgrimage to Rome
›	Board of Governors Resignations
›	From the Desk of the President
›	Mother Teresa of Calcutta Beatified
›	College Guides
›	Convocation
›	Bishop Ricken
›	Board of Governors Member Profile: John E. Schaeffer
›	Dean McLean
›	Summer High School Program
›	Jean-Marie St. Francis
›	Fr. Gary Selin
›	New Tutor Profile: David Appleby
›	New Tutor Profile: Edward Wassell

Summer 2003 Newsletter

›	Cardinal Stafford Tells Graduates: "You Are Truly Free"
›	From the Desk of the President: Address to Seniors by President Thomas E. Dillon
›	Commencement Address: "Freedom is Obedience to Truth"
›	Baccalaureate Homily by Cardinal Stafford: "This Catholic College is Supremely a Eucharistic Community"
›	Senior Address, Matthew Goulding: "The Value of Friendship"

Spring 2003 Newsletter

›	J. Francis Cardinal Stafford to Preside over Commencement
›	Maria O. Grant Accepts Gavel from William W. Smith: New Chairman of the College's Board of Governors
›	William Weber Smith, M.D., Honored for Long, Productive Service
›	In Memoriam: Richard Lloyd Noble
›	Alumni Profile: Christine Hidley, '92
›	Bill Simon, Jr. Extols Role of Religion in Public Life
›	Eight Faculty Members Honored for Thirty Years of Service
›	Catholic Writers' Conference Inspires Attendees
›	David Young, New Member, Board of Governors

Fall 2002 Newsletter

›	Record Freshman Class Enrolls, With Maximum Student Body in Sight
›	Freshman SATs Among Nation's Elite, As Scores Spike Upwards
›	Governors Emeriti: Ralph McInerny, Felix McGinnis, Jr.
›	Sons and Daughers of Alumni
›	Successes of the H.S. Summer Program
›	Board Member Profile: Maria O. Grant, Campaign Co-Chair
›	Alumni Profile: Sr. Thomas Aquinas, President of Aquinas College
›	New Tutor Profile: John Goyette, Ph.D.
›	New Tutor Profile: Phillip Wodzinski
›	Carol Day - Bushwhacker, Hiker, Mountaineer, Astronomer, Naturalist, Tutor

Summer 2002 Newsletter

›	Cardinal Schonborn Addresses Graduates
›	Commencement Address: "Fundari Amicitiam - Build up a Friendship"
›	Baccalaureate Homilist: Fr. C. John McCloskey III: "Go Out Into the Deep"
›	Catholic Answers - Cardinal Schonborn, Live!
›	Senior Address, Luke Reilander: The Effects of Conversion

Spring 2002 Newsletter

›	Christoph Cardinal Schonborn, Director of the Catholic Catechism, To Preside Over 2002 Commencement Ceremonies
›	Pope John Paul II Awards Academic Prize to College Alumna, Dr. Pia de Solenni
›	College's Accreditation Reaffirmed in Historic Joint Visit
›	Catholic Writers Gather At Thomas Aquinas College for Learning, Inspiration
›	New residence hall for men completed and dedicated to the Prince of the Apostles and the Apostle to the Gentiles
›	The College Board of Governors - Member in Profile: J. Edward Martin
›	Alumni Profile, Dr. Pia de Solenni, '93 Winner of the 2001 Award of the Pontifical Academies
›	New Members of the College Board of Governors
›	John Q. Masteller Appointed Vice President for Development

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