Take Back The Night Walk

Take Back The Night is a powerful and empowering event that brings our community together to support survivors of sexual assault, raise awareness, and take a stand against all forms of sexual violence. The event includes a walk across campus followed by an opportunity for reflection, support, and shared commitment to creating a safe environment for all.

 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7 PM (Holt Room)

 

Living the Legacy│Pilgrimage of Hope

Living the Legacy with Jonathan Delgado
Time: 9:45 A.M.
Location: Lawrence Room, Rosary Hall

Pilgrimage of Hope and Planting Sustainable Gardens
Time: 2:30 P.M.
Location: Begin at Rosary Hall and end at the garden behind the Motherhouse.

Founders Week 2025

Honoring the Founders of Dominican University; The Dominican Sister’s of Blauvelt all week!

September 21 through 26, 2025


Founders Week 2025 Schedule of Events 

Saturday, September 20
Family Mass, 5:30pm, Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse (This will be part of the Fire in the Sky activities. No Sunday Mass in Rosary this week.)

Monday, September 22
Founders Week Keynote with Walter Hidalgo, 11:15am, Lawrence Room

Tuesday, September 23
Living the Legacy with Jonathan Delgado, 9:45am, Lawrence Room
Pilgrimage of Hope and Planting Sustainable Gardens, 2:30pm, Begin at Rosary Hall and end at garden behind the Motherhouse.

Wednesday, September 24
Prayer in Motion – Walking the Labyrinth, All Day, Lawrence Room
Fun with Founders – Bingo with the Sisters, 2:30pm, Motherhouse Huston Room

Thursday, September 25
Spirit of the Founders Awards Ceremony – 2:30pm, Lawrence Room

Keynote Address – Walter Hidalgo


Keynote Speaker Walter Hidalgo

Topic │ Saint Martin de Porres Got Bars: Hip-Hip, Healing and Holiness in the Streets

Date │ Monday, September 22, 2025

Time │ 11:15 a.m.

Location │ Lawrence Room, Rosary Hall

Founders Week Keynote Speaker

Interfaith Connect

Panel Discussion

Sacred Stories: Interfaith Conversations with Healthcare Providers

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the role of sacred stories and interfaith conversations in healthcare. This event will bring together healthcare providers to explore how diverse spiritual perspectives shape patient care, ethics, and healing.

Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Zoom
Register in advance using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing meeting link. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xUJ4-XTjSbq5fe6xrpsUCQ

 

 

Residence Halls Open for Returning Students

The Final Stretch!

Gina Shoemaker and Jill Breen are back and they are wrapping up Health is Wealth with self care strategies during finals!

Wednesday, April 28, 2025
2:30-3:15pm
Casey Hall, Room 205

Why am I Struggling in School?

Join Dr. Yvette Lebenberg as she discusses ways to get back on track.

  • Understanding ADHD
  • Strategies for Success
  • Executive Functioning

Monday, April 21, 2025
2:30-3:15pm
Casey Hall, Room 205

Nutrition & Eating

Stop by the Smart Health Center in the Granito lobby for some quick tips on proper nutrition & eating healthy!

 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm
Granito Lobby

Prioritize your Mental Health

Join us as we welcome Gina Shoemaker, MPH, LMSW for a discussion about performance anxiety, injury and perfectionism. Train your brain with helpful strategies!

Monday, March 24, 2025
2:15-3:30 pm
Casey Hall, Room 205

Mindfulness Explained & Practiced Part 1

2 Part Series! 

Join Ellie Mental Health therapists Jill Breen, LMSW and Jenna Wallace, LCAT, MT-BC for a 2 part series focusing on 'Mindfulness' and how students can utilize the many benefits it brings. 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
2:30-3:15 pm
Casey Hall, Room 205

(Part 2 will be on March 18, 2025.  Same time and location.)