On the afternoon of Sunday, October 14, Thomas Aquinas College hosted a concert featuring Italian tenor Luciano Lamonarca in St. Cecilia Hall. Mr. Lamonarca performed various arias, songs, and sacred hymns with the accompaniment of a violin, piano, and cello, but for his final two numbers, he was joined by the Thomas Aquinas College Choir, directed by Sean Donnelly (’16) and accompanied by Paul Grimes (’15) on the piano:

On Columbus Day, a 25-year old statue of the holiday’s namesake found a new home on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College.

“We are pleased to place this statue of Christopher Columbus on our academic quadrangle,” said President Michael F. McLean. “And we are grateful to College Governor Robert Barbera for giving it to us.”

Three New Tutors, Vice President,
and Facilities Manager

This past weekend, retired tutor Dr. Carol Day and the College’s resident assistant, Jeannette Richard (’17), led a campout at the Sage Hill campground in Santa Barbara.

The crew hiked to the Red Rock Pools on Saturday, and most even braved the chilly water for some fall swimming. They then spent the afternoon exploring the area around the campsite, reading in the great outdoors, climbing trees, playing catch, resting in hammocks, and cooking dinner. That evening they enjoyed the stars as well as some good conversation and hot chocolate.

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Probability and Likelihood in the Dialectical Proposition

By Dr. Anthony Andres
Thomas Aquinas College
Tutor Talk (prepared text)
September 19, 2018

While on campus last week to meet with students who are considering religious vocations, the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles paid a visit to St. Thérèse Hall. Sr. Elizabeth Therese, O.C.D., and Sr. Maria Goretti, O.C.D., joined some 50 women for tea and cookies, after which they spoke about Carmelite spirituality, growing in one’s relationship with God, and their own vocations stories.

Each fall the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take turns staging welcome events for the new Freshman Class. This past weekend, the sophomores did their part, hosting an informal dance on the academic quadrangle. The dance included skits, refreshments, and plenty of swing-dancing:

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Matriculation Remarks
By the Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly
Bishop of Spokane, Washington
Convocation Day, August 20, 2018
Thomas Aquinas College

Thank you, Dr. McLean. I welcome this opportunity to offer very brief comments on this occasion.