Through our Career Pathways Program we seek to achieve a twofold goal: to assist students in discerning their vocations and to enable them—through internships, specialized programs, mentors, and seminars—to set out on the path of that vocation.
Each student meets one-on-one with our Career Pathway Coordinator, Eric Buck. Through the initial meeting and those that follow, Mr. Buck will get to know the student’s unique qualities and interests, provide vocational guidance, assist the student in creating a résumé and cover letter, and guide the student toward both internships and postgraduate jobs.
“The Career Pathways program at Magdalen College has given me great assurance and preparation for all opportunities that may present themselves in the future. In my time here at the college I believe I have been given the instruments to carry myself as a spiritual person in a practical world.”
Initially, we meet one-on-one with each student, getting to know him or her, with the goal of enabling each student to discover his or her vocational pathway.
We then research and communicate the internship opportunities, pre-professional programs, and employment opportunities to each student.
We help students develop professional relationships with potential mentors and affiliated organizations.
We prepare students by guiding them through the steps required to apply for a professional position: writing a resume and cover letter, leading each in a mock interview, mentoring them in regards to social etiquette, and assisting them with maintaining and developing professional relationships.
We invite speakers to campus who assist students as they plan for post-graduate employment.
We offer additional seminars and provide resources for students discerning graduate school and religious vocations.
“Coming in to Morgan Stanley, one of the first things I saw was the energy and efficiency that filled the offices. They told me that on the job you are given a long rope and you can choose what to do with it. The message was clear: productive and hard work will not go unnoticed, and it is up to you to make it happen. Throughout the last four years my education in a liberal arts program has taught me, above all else, how to think critically and use my knowledge productively. This helped me considerably when I began, as I was immediately able to isolate what needed to be done and begin learning what was needed in order to accomplish it.” – Baron Torres, Class of 2015
Students will have the opportunity to earn one college credit by taking one of the following courses offered at Magdalen College. Taught in Socratic-style seminar discussions, each course enables students to explore a particular interest and discover if it could lead to a college major or area of focus. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer liturgy, and sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Myth in Philosophy: Seeking Wisdom through Poetry and Story (1 credit) – Dr. Erik van Versendaal
What is the relationship between poetry and philosophy? Why does speaking about ultimate things lead philosophers into the realms of poem and story? This course considers philosophical works that are undertaken in a poetic mode alongside poems that express philosophic truth.
Physics: Understanding Boomerangs, Billiard Balls, and Balance Beam Routines (1 credit) – Mr. John Klucinec
This course explores the laws of motion as described by Galileo and Newton, by reading and discussing these authors and through classroom experiments. Students will gain an understanding of physics in concrete phenomena: through the aerodynamics of the boomerang, the motion of billiard balls, fluid dynamics, air flight and the physics of gymnastics and diving.
Theology of the Body: The Deeper Meaning of Love, Sex, and Marriage (1 credit) – Dr. Ryan Messmore
When it comes to romantic relationships and marriage, today’s culture is awash in confusion. The Church calls people to see a deeper meaning to sexual desire and marriage. But what is that, and how can it be pursued in modern times?
$325.00 USD
Students will experience the joy of learning in a variety of liberal arts fields, including courses in literature, philosophy, theology, and politics. Taught primarily in Socratic-style seminar discussions, these courses allow students to read classic texts and wrestle with big questions across a range of disciplines. Students will spend 3.5-4 hours in class each day, have some assigned homework, and spend the remaining time in prayer, liturgy, and sacred music, relaxation with new friends, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
$125.00 USD
Saturday October 30, 2021
10:00 am | Brunch |
11:30 am | “Favorite Authors in the Curriculum” led by Dr. Ryan Messmore, Dr. Mary Mumbach, and Dr. Erik van Versendaal |
12:30 pm | “Word and Truth” seminar led by Dr. Erik van Versendaal |
1:30 pm | “Life after Magdalen” Career Pathways/Alumni Panel led by Dr. Eric Buck |
2:30 pm | Refreshments in President’s office for Prospective Students and Parents |
2:30-5:00 pm | Enjoy our beautiful campus and surrounding town of Warner
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5:00-6:00 pm | Dinner |
6:30 pm | Jeopardy featuring faculty and alumni guests |
7:00-10:00 pm | Bonfire and Swing Dance with the East Bay Jazz Band |
Sunday October 31, 2021
10:30 am | Mass |
11:30 am | Brunch |
1:00 pm | Consecrating Ourselves to The Blessed Trinity |
Saturday October 30, 2021
10:00 am | Brunch |
11:30 am | “Life After Magdalen” Career Pathways/Alumni Panel led by Dr. Eric Buck |
12:30 pm | “Nature of Man” seminar led by Mr. John Klucinec and Dr. Eric Buck
or “Word and Truth” seminar led by Dr. Erik van Versendaal |
1:30 pm | “Favorite Authors in the Curriculum” led by Dr. Ryan Messmore, Dr. Mary Mumbach, and Dr. Erik van Versendaal |
2:30 pm | Refreshments in Dining Room for Current Parents |
2:30-5:00 pm | Enjoy our beautiful campus and surrounding town of Warner
|
5:00-6:00 pm | Dinner |
6:30 pm | Jeopardy featuring faculty and alumni guests |
7:00-10:00 pm | Bonfire and Swing Dance with the East Bay Jazz Band |
Sunday October 31, 2021
10:30 am | Mass |
11:30 am | Brunch |
1:00 pm | Consecrating Ourselves to The Blessed Trinity |
Saturday October 30, 2021
9:30 am | Coffee with the President |
10:00 am | Brunch |
11:30 am | “Life After Magdalen” Career Pathways/Alumni Panel led by Dr. Eric Buck |
12:30 pm | “Nature of Man” seminar led by Mr. John Klucinec and Dr. Eric Buck |
1:30 pm | “Favorite Authors in the Curriculum” led by Dr. Ryan Messmore, Dr. Mary Mumbach, and Dr. Erik van Versendaal |
2:30 pm | Refreshments in Dining Room for Alumni |
2:30-5:00 pm | Enjoy our beautiful campus and surrounding town of Warner
|
5:00-6:00 pm | Dinner |
6:30 pm | Jeopardy featuring faculty and alumni guests |
7:00-10:00 pm | Bonfire and Swing Dance with the East Bay Jazz Band |
Sunday October 31, 2021
10:30 am | Mass |
11:30 am | Brunch |
1:00 pm | Consecrating Ourselves to The Blessed Trinity |
Baby-sitting will be available for children of Alumni from 11:00-2:00, please register.