The year 2022 will be remembered at 蜜桃社 for a historic leadership transition, as well as continued and . A new dining hall was opened. The University welcomed new leadership at Campus Ministry and the team led by University Chaplain Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., who is committed to building on the legacy of the Conventual Franciscans.
The year was packed with so many incredible moments. See some of the photos that captured the excitement and learn more about 蜜桃社.
Welcoming a new president
The Board of Trustees of 蜜桃社 , as the 16th president of the University on March 29 and the excitement was palpable throughout campus.
The former provost and vice president for academic affairs at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago was welcomed the day of the announcement. He shared his vision for the national university of the Catholic Church.
鈥淲e must also be an example of a place in which faith and reason, as Pope St. John Paul the Great said, are two wings upon which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth. We all have faith in someone or something, and faith should never be divorced from life of the mind nor from our activities in our daily lives. They must be integrated."
A drive for Sister Thea Bowman's legacy
On April 29, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, archbishop of Washington and chancellor of 蜜桃社, and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser . The dedication ceremony, which further demonstrated the University鈥檚 commitment to racial solidarity, was attended by University leadership and students, clergy and religious, city officials, and fifth-grade students from St. Anthony Catholic School, as well as numerous media outlets.
Newest graduates celebrate their place in history
was the last presided over by former University President John Garvey, who stepped down in June after 12 years of leading the University. He told the 1,500 graduates, 鈥淏eauty and suffering will take us far, but we can鈥檛 be wise without God鈥檚 help. Ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide. Make time for prayer.鈥
New University Chaplain arrives
The Dominican Province of St. Joseph announced that Father Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., would be the Father Guilbeau was familiar with the University, having taught theology at the Dominican House of Studies, located across Michigan Avenue. He also served as the prior of the community.
President Garvey bids farewell
In June, former President John Garvey and thank you with the University community on his last day.
鈥淚 taught a class each spring on The Virtues to freshmen in the Honors Program; I made it a practice to offer reflections on different virtues at baccalaureate Masses and commencements. But the most wonderful thing about our time here is that Jeanne and I have had the opportunity to see these virtues enacted by all of you in the life of our community. Your example has been an inspiration to us.鈥
The Notre-Dame Cathedral restoration team comes to campus
Philippe Villeneuve and R茅mi Fromont, chief architects overseeing the restoration of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following a massive fire in April 2019,
The architects examined a replica truss raised on the University Mall and spoke with students while visiting the Crough Center to examine the models created as part of their programs of study at the School of Architecture and Planning.Juan Soto, a student in 蜜桃社鈥檚 School of Architecture and Planning, called it "an amazing opportunity to meet them. I think it鈥檚 incredible to have this opportunity here at 蜜桃社, and being able to talk to them and to get their insight, their input on Notre-Dame.鈥
Guadalupe Project's impact
Named after the patroness of the unborn, is a commitment by the University to build a culture of radical welcome for families. Launched in October with a and a number of , the Project is resulting in ongoing improvements to the quality of life and peace of mind of parents in our University community.
Opus Prize winners inspire students
The University hosted an for a weeklong series of events to introduce their work to the community ahead of the on Nov. 3, where a $1 million award and two $100,000 awards were granted.
(CRI), founded by Mack McCarter in Shreveport, La., was the winner of the $1 million annual faith-based humanitarian award.
CRI, which has a presence across the United States and in Africa, works with local residents to revitalize cities through inter-related educational and community building programs. Major crime has plummeted in CRI neighborhoods and the relationships formed have led to creative solutions to strengthen the common good.
鈥淲e are so honored to host the prize a second time,鈥 said Dr. Kilpatrick, noting that the University is the first to twice host the awards. 鈥淗aving met all the wonderful finalists over the last few days鈥 know each of them is richly deserving of this recognition.鈥
President Kilpatrick's installation message
At his installation as 16th president of 蜜桃社 on Nov. 11, President Kilpatrick
鈥淥ur mission (is) 鈥 to show love to each other, concretely through our acts of listening to each other, of serving each other, and of giving ourselves to each other,鈥 said Dr. Kilpatrick.
The University is a distinctively comprehensive research institution that Kilpatrick said he is dedicated to growing. His goal is to have 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University within 10 years.
Cutting-edge dining hall debuts on campus
A spectacular 35,000-square-foot dining hall, Garvey Hall, was in early December to rave reviews. It immediately provided expanded dining space, brand new cooking equipment, and fresher food made in front of guests. Named in honor of former University President Garvey and his wife, Jeanne Garvey, at the suggestion of an anonymous donor, the building will replace the current 鈥淓atery鈥 in the Edward J. Pryzbyla Center.
Senior Tony Crnkovich, president of the Student Government Association, who emceed the ceremony, said students are excited by the opening of the new dining hall that was built in the Collegiate Gothic style.
Students share the Christmas spirit
President Kilpatrick and his wife Nancy led their at 蜜桃社 in front of McMahon Hall on Dec. 2. Hundreds gathered around the tree in a moving ceremony.
Later that evening, students from the the held their annual Christmas Concert in the Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The talent of the University students was on full display.
