In his book, Seeing with the Heart: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Adventures, the Jesuit Fr. Kevin O’Brien, S.J. describes the importance of balancing a life of action with a life of contemplation: “Living with purpose demands that we work through certain creative tensions. We must pay attention both to where we are walking and … Continue reading "Welcome Back Event on Capitol Campus Shines Light on Contemplation in Action"| Mission in Motion
These have been some exciting weeks at the Capitol Campus. With the move from 640 Massachusetts Avenue for the SCS community and the arrival of faculty and staff from other units and programs at 111 Massachusetts Avenue, there is much anticipation as the fall semester begins next week. 111’s opening to students marks a major … Continue reading "Cornerstone of the 111 Massachusetts Avenue Building Anchors Capitol Campus in Mission"| Mission in Motion
Each year, Georgetown SCS honors outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni at the annual Tropaia Awards in Gaston Hall. This is a treasured occasion to publicly celebrate the ways that SCS community members bring the Spirit of Georgetown, the Jesuit mission and values that animate this entire learning community, to life in their study and work. The SCS Spirit of Georgetown award is selected by a committee of faculty and staff through a rigorous process of reviewing peer nominations. | Mission in Motion
In this week’s post, we hear from Fr. Taroh Amédé, S.J., a development officer for American Jesuits International, as well as a student in the SCS Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management program. He reflects on the global mission of the Jesuits and how he is working to realize that mission through his work and study. Last week, we reflected on the enduring significance of St. Ignatius of Loyola on the occasion of his feast day. This week, we feature a living embodiment of the Ign...| Mission in motion
The post reflects on the meaning of Ignatian discernment in light of the coming move to 111 Massachusetts Avenue and the growth of Georgetown’s Capitol Campus. Georgetown honored the July 31 Feast Day of St. Ignatius with Mass in Dahlgren Chapel followed by a reception. Image: Jesuits.org | scsvalues.georgetown.domains
Every July 31 is a welcomed opportunity to pause and reflect on the enduring meaning of the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits or the Society of Jesus. This innovative leader revolutionized religious community life, spiritual practices, and mission engagement strategy in ways that still reverberate today. Surely, the global presence … Continue reading "Annual Feast of St. Ignatius an Opportunity to Renew Commitment to Discerning Mission on Capitol Campus"| Mission in motion
When you remember the 640 Massachusetts Avenue campus of SCS, which we will bid farewell to at the end of July, what will first come to mind? This post is a reflection on more than ten years of memories in this mission-animated space. | Mission in motion
This week’s Mission in Motion responds to Rabbi Rachel Gartner’s invitation to reflect in the summer by suggesting three spiritual practices that put reflection into action. | Mission in motion
This week’s post is about the Summer College Immersion Program. During their three weeks on Georgetown’s Hilltop, students experience a range of courses and experiential learning opportunities, including a four-session program entitled “Reflection in the Jesuit Tradition.” “I want to help people be proud of their smile, especially people who are embarrassed by their teeth.” | Mission in motion
With over five years of posts, this Mission in Motion blog now observes some annual traditions. This week, I would like to revisit two traditions: spiritual practices especially suitable for the summer months (see “This Summer: Learn to Pray, Read Slowly and Spiritually, and/or Explore Nature”) and learning more about the deeply mission-aligned Summer College Immersion Program (see “Vocation, Discernment, and Decision-Making with the Summer College Immersion Program”). The occasion fo...| Mission in motion
The Summer Day Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean— the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and … Continue reading "An Examen for Summer"| Mission in motion
This week’s post is a reflection about the much-anticipated opening of the 111 Massachusetts Avenue building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus that will begin operations in the Fall 2025. | Mission in motion
This week I was invited to present at the second annual Staff/AAP Symposium organized by the Staff and Academic and Administrative Professionals Advisory Council. The theme of the day’s programming, which includes presentations, peer mentoring, fellowship, and breakout sessions about different topics, was “Thriving at Georgetown.” I gave a short presentation titled, Putting Mission in … Continue reading "Want to Develop As a Leader? Try These Three Ignatian Practices Every Day"| Mission in motion
Each year, Georgetown SCS honors outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni at the annual Tropaia Awards in Gaston Hall. This is a treasured occasion to publicly celebrate the ways that SCS community members bring the Spirit of Georgetown, the Jesuit mission and values that animate this entire learning community, to life in their study and … Continue reading "2025 Spirit of Georgetown Winner Reflects on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, the Value of International Education, and t...| Mission in motion
This week’s Mission in Motion reflects on mission-oriented new degree programs at SCS tackling pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. As the nation’s attention turned this week to the devastating impact of another high-powered weather disaster (if you’d like to support disaster relief efforts, the Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service has identified organizations serving the affected regions), I was reflective about recent curricular news at SCS. The ...| Mission in motion