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This week’s Mission in Motion reframes pre-semester jitters. “If we give ourselves the time and space, we can actually convert these anticipatory feelings into some soul-searching and self-discovery that can animate our personal and professional growth at Georgetown. Our jitters can become our joys.”

Reflecting on Georgetown’s Mission as a Resource for the New Academic Year – Mission in motion Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Jamie KralovecReflecting on Georgetown’s Mission as a Resource for the New Academic Year This week’s post is a reflection about the nervousness of starting a new academic year. Can we turn our jitters into joys by leaning more into the resources of Geo...

For most people, achieving a lifelong dream is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But two lifelong dreams? From mastering design to leading with purpose, Alisa Tom, an alumna from the Master's in Design Management & Communications program earned a Fulbright and launched her own wellness-focused studio. Proof that when passion meets opportunity, the impact is limitless.

Alisa Tom | Georgetown SCS

This week’s Mission in Motion features the latest Georgetown Faces profile of Haroot Hakopian, SCS assistant dean for student affairs. In the profile, Haroot describes how the Jesuit value of cura personalis (care for the whole person) plays a vital role in helping students navigate their own stories of identity and the college admissions process. “We come to better understand what matters to this university by learning through interviews, photographs, and descriptive text what matters to the diverse faculty and staff that animate Georgetown’s mission and values.” https://scsvalues.georgetown.domains/service-in-action/shining-a-storytelling-spotlight-on-a-key-member-of-the-scs-summer-team/

This week’s Mission in Motion reflects on the possibilities for peace arising from the Olympic games. Pope Francis delivered an address on the eve of the Summer 2024 Olympic games in Paris, expressing that sports harness the power of cultivating unity. https://scsvalues.georgetown.domains/service-in-action/olympics-bring-together-scs-community-illustrate-the-possibilities-of-peace-around-world/

Georgetown Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications grad Josh Sweetin’s passion for clean energy not only led him to craft a groundbreaking Capstone on nuclear fusion and land his dream job at Booz Allen Hamilton, but it also proves that public relations is more than just communications trends; it can inspire change through innovative technology.

Passion, Focus Spark Career in Clean Energy Passion, Focus Spark Career in Clean Energy

This week’s Mission in Motion post highlights the July 31 feast day of St. Ignatius, which is being celebrated by Georgetown at a 12:10 p.m. ET mass in Dahlgren Quad followed by a reception: “At SCS, there are obvious ways that St. Ignatius relates to the unique dynamics of our learning community and our particular mission and values as Georgetown’s vibrant home of professional and continuing education.” https://ow.ly/kesT50SLaHO

"Three years ago ... I did something I never thought I would ever do in my adult life: I enrolled in a graduate program at Georgetown University." Balancing full-time work and a graduate program is no easy feat, yet Nick Lagalante (G’24) thrived in the Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications program.

Why I Chose a Master’s in Public Relations from Georgetown Why I Chose a Master’s in Public Relations from Georgetown

While enrolled in the Master’s in Information Technology (IT) Management program at Georgetown, Chaudhary Muhammad Yaseen (G’24) was inspired by Cura Personalis, or care for the whole person. Motivated by the University’s mission-driven values of giving back to the community, Yaseen's Capstone led to the founding of a healthcare nonprofit in Pakistan, blending IT and healthcare to inspire change.

Tech Capstone Leads to Healthcare Nonprofit in Pakistan Tech Capstone Leads to Healthcare Nonprofit in Pakistan

In a thrilling journey from Georgetown to the global stage, two alumnae from the School of Continuing Studies head to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Representing different countries and showcasing their skills in women’s basketball and the triathlon, these Master’s in Sports Industry Management graduates are ready to compete among the world's best.

Two SCS Alumnae to Compete in Summer 2024 Paris Olympics Two SCS Alumnae to Compete in Summer 2024 Paris Olympics

This week’s Mission in Motion reflects on the recent Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities assembly that brought together Jesuit schools across the country, including a group from Georgetown, to discuss the challenges facing higher education at a perilous moment in history. “Declining faith in democratic institutions, a crisis of mental health, the persisting legacy of injustice as a result of enslavement by Jesuit schools and oppression of Indigenous peoples, a warming planet, and a need for a reimagined way of presenting a Jesuit style of teaching all speak to the urgency of this moment.” https://scsvalues.georgetown.domains/service-in-action/ajcu-faith-justice-and-reconciliation-assembly-brings-together-university-colleagues-at-a-critical-time/

📣 Reminder to all newly enrolled students for on-campus programs: As required under DC law, Georgetown students who attend classes in person are required to submit proof of immunization documentation. For more information on how to do so, visit: bit.ly/4bP4C3K

On July 2, President Biden signed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act into law. But before the bill was passed, Carol Blymire, faculty director of the Public Relations & Corporate Communications program at SCS, and her former student, Kelley Moore (G’18) played key roles in the communications campaign, working alongside Congress members and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Connected to SCS National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act Connected to SCS

Over the last decade, Jamie Kralovec, the associate director of Mission Integration, has played a key role in bringing the Spirit of Georgetown to life at SCS and beyond. As a staple of our community, Jamie has been highlighted in the latest edition of Georgetown Faces. bit.ly/JKralovecGUFaces

How a Spiritual Director, Urban Planner Animates the Jesuit Values Growing up, Jamie Kralovec dreamed of becoming a Jesuit. Now, he helps students find deeper meaning through the Jesuit tradition.

This week’s Mission in Motion post interviews an SCS alum who was recently featured in the Washington Post for running all 1,838 streets in D.C. in the last two years: “I’ve always been inspired by the Ignatian tradition, and jogging certainly brings me closer to God…It’s a time where I really feel embodied, where I consider the experience of being alive in this physical, fragile form.”

https://scsvalues.georgetown.domains/service-in-action/recent-scs-graduate-accomplishes-major-feat-running-down-every-street-of-washington-d-c-and-discovering-more-about-himself-and-the-city-along-the-way/

The SCS building will close EARLY today at 5:00 p.m. Modified operating hours are in place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Thursday, July 11. For more information, please check your Georgetown email.

Meet Amanda Reich, the Program Director for the Master’s in Sports Industry Management program at Georgetown SCS and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration student. Growing up surrounded by higher education professionals, Reich envisioned a career in academia. Today she dedicates her career to fostering inclusive and student-centric educational environments. https://scs.georgetown.edu/news-and-events/article/9670/sports-management-program-director-job-and-calling

This week's Mission in Motion features the English Language Center's (ELC) Japanese Calligraphy Workshop at SCS. Hosted by ELC student Hiroko 'Mai' Sano, this workshop reflects Georgetown's mission to embody intercultural understanding through its education.

SCS English Language Center Hosts Event on Japanese Cultural Experience, Advancing Georgetown’s Global Mission – Mission in motion Posted on June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 by Jamie KralovecSCS English Language Center Hosts Event on Japanese Cultural Experience, Advancing Georgetown’s Global Mission Hiroko “Mai” Sano (far right) is a student in the SCS English Language Center who presented this week at the School about Japanes...

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House Lunch today! It was a great day meeting all of you, and we look forward to welcoming you back on campus soon!

AI is evolving at lightning speed, transforming industries and reshaping our world. In response, SCS held the Responsible AI Intersectoral Seminar Series, an eight-session initiative to bridge the gap between AI innovation and ethical implementation across various sectors. Read the reflections of the seminar series, emphasizing the potential of AI across all fields.

Navigating the Path to Responsible AI Implementation Navigating the Path to Responsible AI Implementation

Juneteenth is a day of celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In honor of this important holiday, we will ring the bells of Healy Hall for 19 minutes at 12:19 p.m.

As we honor this day and celebrate independence, we also recognize the struggle — historically and in our current moment — to achieve true freedom and justice for all. https://bit.ly/43yQI2B

This week’s Mission in Motion reflects on Juneteenth and the spiritual resources necessary to uphold freedom and equality. “While Juneteenth is certainly a time for celebration of the struggle for freedom and equality, it is also an important time at Georgetown to re-commit to this long-haul work of racial justice.”

Juneteenth Holiday Presents Opportunities for Spiritual Growth and Communal Reflection – Mission in motion Posted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jamie KralovecJuneteenth Holiday Presents Opportunities for Spiritual Growth and Communal Reflection This week’s post is a reflection on the Juneteenth holiday and the spiritual resources necessary to sustain the long struggle for freedom and equality. Explo...

Is your organization ready for the future? In a recent article, Human Resources Management faculty member Sabrina Ling explains why organizations must build a robust talent bench to avoid the chaos of unplanned leadership changes. https://scs.georgetown.edu/news-and-events/article/9620/building-your-bench-organizational-talent

This week’s Mission in Motion features Georgetown’s summer programs and shares how to transform learning experiences with small group discussions and effective facilitation. “My five-step framework for facilitating can help convert an ordinary experience of group discussion into something more meaningful.”

5 Steps to Facilitate Meaningful Meetings: Insights from Georgetown’s Summer Programs – Mission in motion Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 by Jamie Kralovec5 Steps to Facilitate Meaningful Meetings: Insights from Georgetown’s Summer Programs This week’s post is about the importance of small group discussions and how effective facilitation can help participants, like the students participating in G...

Sebastian Grajales, a master's student in Georgetown's Emergency & Disaster Management program, has made history as the first School of Continuing Studies student elected President of the Graduate Student Government or GradGov. With a background in Latin American politics and a passion for climate policy, Grajales aims to address global climate challenges and ignite positive change at the university. "In times of despair and uncertainty, our best course of action is to work together as a community to find solutions."

Making History: First SCS Student Elected GradGov President Making History: First SCS Student Elected GradGov President

The week’s Mission in Motion explores the Jesuit educational commitment to public service by highlighting the efforts of SCS Faculty Director Carol Blymire, who has played a key role in supporting a federal Parkinson’s legislation that recently passed the U.S. Congress. “It is heartening that SCS students have faculty models across the programs who put into practice in their own professional areas of work what they share in their classrooms.”

SCS Faculty Leader Demonstrates Georgetown’s Values by Helping Advance Federal Legislation to End Parkinson’s – Mission in motion Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by Jamie KralovecSCS Faculty Leader Demonstrates Georgetown’s Values by Helping Advance Federal Legislation to End Parkinson’s The week’s post explores the Jesuit educational commitment to public service by highlighting the efforts of SCS Faculty Director Car...

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and Culture at Georgetown - Georgetown University Home Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and Culture at Georgetown Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and Culture at Georgetown As the first Catholic, Jesuit higher education institution to establish an LGBTQ Resource Center (2008), Georgetown celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and draws upon our commitment to co...

Today and every day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸