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About
Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
Kathleen Burke Inducted into the Order of St. Albert
At each Commencement, amid the celebration of Thomas Aquinas College’s newest graduates and their efforts, the College takes time to thank its most cherished friends. In particular, it extends membership in the Order of St. Albert the Great to its most exceptionally generous benefactors. This year’s inductee to the Order is Miss Kathleen Burke of Los Alamitos, Calif., a longtime member of both the College’s President’s Council and its Legacy Society.
It was through her onetime pastor in San Diego — the College’s first chaplain, Msgr. John Gallagher — that Kathleen Burke first became aware of Thomas Aquinas College more than two decades ago. Drawn by the College’s strong Catholic identity and the morally healthy student life it informs, she became a member of the President’s Council in 1990, and she has been making provision for the College and its students ever since.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis University in 1944, Miss Burke moved to California, where she has worked in the healthcare field throughout her adult life. She has held positions in numerous organizations as a health nutritionist, helping to provide for the physical needs of people of all ages and walks of life.
“Miss Burke’s profession has afforded her the opportunity to perform innumerable corporal works of mercy,” said Chairman Wensley. “And through her many gifts to Thomas Aquinas College, she has also been engaged in a spiritual work of mercy for our students.” Added President McLean, “We are blessed by her friendship, and we are profoundly grateful for her kindness.”
Posted August 5, 2011