Armed with lessons learned from a successful summer school session, Cristo Rey St. Martin has implemented a comprehensive, hybrid strategy for teaching and learning. It’s been only 38 days since CRSM said goodbye to the Graduating Class of 2020 but CRSM has already finished its first two weeks of the 2020-21 school year. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, CRSM … Read More
Becoming More Valuable to Our Business Partners
Becoming More Valuable to Our Business Partners The Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) has a unique understanding of the threats that face American corporations during the pandemic. As partners, we share many of the same challenges; how to maintain productivity, decisions about working and learning remotely, what are the required skills for the “new normal”- just to name a few. … Read More
Campus Ministry’s “New Normal”
Having a positive impact on the community and in the world is the mission that Campus Ministry shares with its students, faculty, staff and, for that matter, the world. The “new normal” of the Covid-19 pandemic has made being a person for others, committed to faith and justice even more important, if not more challenging. Thanks to Steans Family Foundation … Read More
Volunteer Project at The Ray Bradbury Experience Museum
Thanks and appreciation was extended to CRSM student volunteers: Charlize C. ’22, Mauricio C. ’21 and Jonathan C. ’23 for their help in preparing for Mr. Bradbury’s 100th Birthday celebration. As a business partner of Cristo Rey St. Martin, The Ray Bradbury Experience Museum (RBEM) offers Cristo Rey students a working experience and area residents a fascinating look into the … Read More
“If I Could Do College All Over Again”: An Interview with Leslye Franco Soberanis
Leslye (CRSM ’16 Carthage College ’20) and I talked after she finished her day as a volunteer at Cristo Rey St. Martin. As a recent college graduate, she is in the middle of her search for a position that fits her many talents and passions; some of which include training, global corporations and living abroad. Like many of her fellow … Read More
July President’s Pen: Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola
Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. Among his many inspired writings, including The Spiritual Exercises, he is purported to have said, “Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.” Another saying attributed to him is, “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” We love our students and we … Read More
“Commitment and Time Management”: An Interview with Cassandra Abarca
Cassandra (CRSM ’18 Alverno College ’22) and I spoke on the phone not long after a Boston-based non-profit announced that she had been elected to the organization’s 2020-2021 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Like most recent college prep graduates, her journey during the Covid-19 pandemic can only be described as unpredictable. But it is clear that her ambition and mastery … Read More
A Year of Academic Firsts & The Graduating Class of 2020
On July 24th, CRSM held its first (and hopefully last) socially distanced commencement ceremony in the parking lot of CRSM. A decidedly singular affair, it seemed somehow appropriate for this one-of-a-kind graduating class – a group which set new standards of excellence that future classes will strive to meet and exceed. Family members, teachers, staff and guests gathered … Read More
Corporate Work Study Program: Freshman Ready for Work
Freshman Ready for Work After Training in the Corporate Work Study Program Freshmen spend many hours in the CWSP going over the basics of how to work in a corporate environment. The topics covered span a wide range of skills that students (and adults) need to survive and thrive in a business environment. Email Etiquette Timecard Training Professional Chit Chat … Read More
Campus Ministry Bids a Bittersweet Farewell to Ms. Morales
CRSM is saying goodbye to its Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Daisy Morales. Ms. Morales is a graduate of Cristo Rey St. Martin. She recently received her Masters in Counseling and will be working as a therapist in an alternative school. She will be working with children, including many that are processing trauma. During her fellowship, she will also be … Read More