[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1582]
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       HONORING ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
congratulate Albertus Magnus College on its 75th anniversary. With the 
purchase of a New Haven mansion renamed Rosary Hall, the Dominican 
Sisters of Saint Mary of the Spring founded Albertus Magnus in 1925. 
Since then, the Albertus Magnus community has become a landmark in the 
city of New Haven.
  Initially a women's college, Albertus Magnus has expanded its program 
base to meet the needs of a our changing community. Dr. Julia McNamara, 
President of Albertus Magnus, has served as the driving force behind 
these innovations. Her dedication to students, commitment to 
excellence, and creative energy have been the key to the renaissance at 
Albertus Magnus. The New Dimensions Program is an excellent example of 
how Albertus Magnus has created new and innovative programs to open the 
doors of education to a broad spectrum of students. Introduced only six 
years ago, the New Dimensions Program is an alternative education 
program that allows working adults to obtain their Associate's, 
Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in Management at an accelerated pace 
convenient to their schedule. This nontraditional program has allowed 
hundreds of working men and women to further their education while 
continuing in their careers.
  In addition to its dedication to educational opportunity and academic 
excellence, Albertus Magnus is a tremendous resource to the New Haven 
community. Administrators, faculty and students are involved with 
service organizations throughout the city--demonstrating a deep 
commitment to enriching our neighborhoods and making a real difference 
in the community. As a host site for the 1995 World Special Olympics, 
Albertus opened its campus to thousands of children and families who 
traveled to New Haven to participate in the games, playing an 
instrumental role in the success of that extraordinary event.
  Albertus Magnus College, though small in comparison to other local 
schools, is rich in history and committed to providing its students 
with the skills and confidence necessary for future success. Over its 
75-year history, Albertus Magnus has continually dedicated itself to 
providing its students with an exceptional college experience. I was 
privileged to be asked to teach international politics in the 1970's at 
the college, and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Recently 
graduating the largest class in its history, Albertus Magnus has 
succeeded in fulfilling the dreams of the Dominican Sisters of Saint 
Mary of the Springs--creating a collegiate environment that 
successfully challenges students to realize their full potential as 
scholars and as human beings.
  It is my great honor to join with the administrators, faculty, 
students, alumni, and community members who have gathered this evening 
to express my heartfelt congratulations on the 75th anniversary of 
Albertus Magnus College and extend my best wishes for continued 
success.

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