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Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
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Note: The following essay is adapted from comments made before the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors at its May 15, 2015, meeting.
By Rocky Brittain (’15)
President McLean, members of the Board of Governors, good afternoon and thank you for this opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself and to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for our beloved college.
On the eve of Commencement 2015, Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean hosted a reception for members of the Senior Class and their parents in St. Bernardine of Siena Library. Photos from the event are available via the slideshow below.
On the eve of Commencement 2015, the Thomas Aquinas College Parents’ and Alumni Associations jointly hosted their second annual dinner for graduates and their families. Due to inclement weather, this year’s dinner took place inside St. Joseph Commons, where Tlaquepaque, a popular local Mexican restaurant, served fresh tacos with all the fixings. Some 460 soon-to-be graduates and their loved ones were on hand for the festivities.
Note: At its 2015 Commencement exercises, Thomas Aquinas College awarded its highest honor, the Saint Thomas Aquinas Medallion, to Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, O.C.D., vicar general of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
On May 16, Thomas Aquinas College celebrated its 41st Commencement Exercises, honoring the 80 members of the Class of 2015. The day began with the Baccalaureate Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. Rev. Joseph Illo, a former College chaplain who is now pastor at Star of the Sea Church in San Francisco, served as the principal celebrant and homilist:
Note: Each year the graduating class elects one of its members to present the Senior Address at Commencement. Upon graduation, this year’s speaker, Joshua Brittain of Tempe, Arizona, plans to teach third grade at Cicero Preparatory Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Images for Sale: Commencement Photos and Portraits
- College’s Governors present a gift to new graduates, faculty, and staff
- Photo Slideshows: Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement
- Fr. Illo’s Baccalaureate Mass Homily: Caritas in Veritate
Note: Each year the president of Thomas Aquinas College hosts a dinner on the Wednesday before Commencement as a chance for members of the faculty and staff to bid farewell to the graduating class. The president, dean, and assistant dean all speak to the Seniors and, customarily, the Seniors present a gift to the College. Below are President Michael F. McLean’s remarks and a photographic slideshow from this year’s dinner.