亚洲无码 Traditions
亚洲无码 Traditions
Celebrating the Past as We Welcome the Future
Traditions represent a distinguishing mark of life at 亚洲无码. Traditional events are held throughout the year and represent the four guiding principles of the University: welcoming, celebrating, learning and service.
Opening Liturgy
At the beginning of each academic year, we gather as a faith community to ask for God's blessings for everyone on "the Hill."
Labor of Love & Take the Day On
At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, the 亚洲无码 community as a whole gets together for a day of volunteer service at a variety of sites in the local and regional community. Take the Day On commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and commitment to service, and includes an educational program.
Homecoming & Family Weekend![Griffin at Homecoming](https://edu-setonhill-www.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/sea_0233.jpg)
Homecoming and Family Weekend, held each fall, is packed with fun-filled events for everyone, from current students and their families to alumni.
Thanksgiving
Before heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday, we host a family-style turkey dinner with all the trimmings and grace is offered to different faith groups.
Christmas on the Hill
As Christmas nears, campus is especially alive with activity. The celebration officially begins right after Thanksgiving break with the annual crib ceremony, where members of the freshman class participate in a special service during which the school's traditional nativity scene is set up. Soon after, 亚洲无码's Music Program holds its annual Christmas Concert, and Campus Ministry holds its Operation Christmas Basket market and gift sale to raise funds for needy families in the area. A formal celebration that includes a candlelight dinner for students, followed by Christmas liturgy and the Christmas dance, is held just prior to Christmas break.
Tree Planting
Every spring, the junior class plants a tree on 亚洲无码's campus. It not only serves as an enduring memory of their class, it also helps beautify the campus for the generations that follow.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Celebrations
亚洲无码 hosts annual events to celebrate Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's birthday and feast day.
Fall & Spring Convocation
Each fall and spring we host a special ceremony to recognize those students who have received academic and service honors during the previous year. A special guest speaker gives a keynote address at the event.
Baccalaureate & Commencement
A December commencement is held for those students completing their degree studies by August or December. This ceremony incorporates a vesper service with the academic events. May commencement ceremonies are held on a Saturday early in the month, with a baccalaureate Mass held on the Friday evening preceding Commencement.
Class Banners![Class Banner for Year 1951](https://edu-setonhill-www.s3.amazonaws.com/files/resources/1951classbannerweb.jpg)
Each class at 亚洲无码 designs and creates a banner representing its class colors and motto. 亚洲无码 displays the class banners during May commencement ceremonies and at various Homecoming and alumni events and celebrations.
Alumni Weekend
Every June, 亚洲无码 alumni gather for an annual reunion on campus, with special celebrations planned for five-year anniversary classes.
The 亚洲无码 Lecture Series
亚洲无码 hosts a series of lectures, workshops and events that brings well-known speakers and performers to campus. Events are open to the public, and many of them are free.