2024 Heritage Month Celebrations
During the month of October, we celebrate the history of St. Norbert College, founded in 1898 by the Rev. Bernard Pennings, O. Praem., and today the only Norbertine college in the world. This year we have multiple ways to celebrate the 126th anniversary of the founding of the college.
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 | |
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1-3:30 p.m. Baer Mall |
Happy Birthday Month SNC! SNC faculty, staff and students are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC.
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Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 | |
6:30-7:30 p.m. Fort Howard Theater |
What Does the Eucharist Have to Do With a Liberal Arts College?: St. Norbert and the Vocation of Catholic Higher Education Today Tim O'Malley, Ph.D., theologian of the McGrath Institute for Church Life and acclaimed author of nine books on topics related to liturgy and sacramental theology will lecture on the Eucharist's connection to liberal arts college. SNC faculty, staff and students are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC. |
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 | |
7:45 a.m. Prelude
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Heritage Month Prayer Breakfast and Award Presentation The Founder’s Award at St. Norbert College is given to employees and students of the college in recognition of their contributions to the Norbertine spirit and tradition on campus. Awards are given as part of a Heritage Week Prayer Breakfast for Founder's Award recipients and their guests, along with SNC faculty and staff. In order to provide hospitality for those who plan to attend, please complete the Heritage Week Prayer Breakfast RSVP. |
2-2:30 pm or 2:30-3 p.m. |
Norbertine Timeline Tunnel Tour (FYS qualifying event) There are two back to back offerings available - one starting at 2 p.m. and the other starting at 2:30 p.m. SNC faculty, students and staff are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC; others can just plan on attending. RSVP for 2 p.m. offering; RSVP for 2:30 p.m. offering. |
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | |
3-3:45 p.m. |
Norbertine Timeline Tunnel Tour SNC faculty, students and staff are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC; others can just plan on attending. |
4-5 p.m. Fort Howard Theater |
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Living Gift or Museum Curiosity? John O'Callaghan, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, permanent member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and a graduate of St. Norbert College will give a lecture on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. SNC faculty, students and staff are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC; others can just plan on attending. |
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | |
Mass of Thanksgiving 10:30 a.m. St. Norbert Abbey
Ceremony 2:30-3:30 p.m. Walter Theatre
Reception Immediately following ceremony Baer Mall |
St. Norbert College Presidential Inauguration The St. Norbert College Board of Trustees is proud to announce and celebrate the inauguration of the college's ninth president – Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. Mass of Thanksgiving For more information please visit the SNC Presidential Inauguration webpage
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Monday Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 | |
Various times and locations |
SNC Homecoming Week |
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | |
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. Q&A Mulva Library, Center for Norbertine Studies |
Center for Norbertine Studies Open House and Spanish Norbertines Exhibition Q & A You have questions - Michael Holstead, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Norbertine Studies, has the answers! SNC faculty, students and staff are encouraged to RSVP through mySNC; others can just plan on attending. |
12 p.m. Mulva Library, Center for Norbertine Studies |
Pizza with the Premonstratensians Let us know you are planning to be there by registering via mySNC! |
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | |
12 p.m. Mass at Old St. Joe's 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn at Michels Commons - Sensenbrenner |
Lunch with the Saints & Blesseds: Bl. Ricvera of Clastres, O. Praem. Come celebrate the feast of Bl. Ricvera with noon Mass at Old St. Joe’s followed by lunch and a talk at 12:30, Sensenbrenner Room.
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All Month | |
Online all month |
SNC Trivia Contest SNC students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a trivia contest to learn more about the college and its history. All entries will be entered into a drawing to win SNC swag from the bookstore and mission-related items. |
Mon-Frid 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or with swipe access Mulva Library |
Selfies with SNC's Founder SNC students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by the Mulva Library during the month of October to take a selfie with the Abbot Pennings statue. |
Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Center for Norbertine Studies |
Iberian Norbertines: 700 Years of (Nearly Forgotten) History (1143-1835) The Center for Norbertine Studies, along with the help of Br. Terry Lauerman, O. Praem. and Rosemary Sands, has put together a display on the Spanish Norbertines. We welcome all to visit the Center for Norbertine Studies on the second floor of Mulva Library to discover the profound legacy of the Norbertines in Spain and Portugal through a captivating exhibit showcasing centuries of spiritual and cultural influence. The displays will be open for viewing in the Center for Norbertine Studies, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, throughout the month of October. |
Check back in the near future for additional information on offerings. |
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Phone: 920-403-3055
Email: mission@snc.edu