Founder's Week 1999

“They who act ingenuously and speak sincerely...are esteemed and loved everywhere." - St. Vincent de Paul

The core value of the University - Truth, is described as seeking knowledge in accord with reality and behavior faithful to ethical standards.  In our world of corporate scandals, spin doctors, and post-modern relativism, how can we come to know what is right and just?

Our Founder, St. Vincent encourages us to put on the virtue of simplicity -- being the same on the outside as we are on the inside, our appearance reflecting our hearts.  And as seekers of truth, we need to promote honesty and transparency in our relationships with others.   This year's Founder's Week considers the many manifestations of ethical behavior from a distinctly Vincentian perspective. In the workplace and through acts of service to those in need, we look at the ways that professionals and students can promote justice through ethics.

Calendar of Events

The Elizabeth Ann Seton Traveling Museum will be on display in the Quiet Lounge, Marillac Terrace, from January 20th - February 26th.

Vincentian Saints exhibit - 3rd Floor, St. Augustine Hall.

Friday, January 22
Spirit Day with Mike Jarvis
12:20 p.m.
Cafeteria, Staten Island campus

Monday, January 25
Founder's Day
Opening Eucharist/Founder's Awards
12:15 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Queens campus
Awareness Luncheon to follow
Founder's Recognition Recipients

Catholic Worker Presentation
12:20 p.m.
Spellman Hall, Staten Island campus

Supper Seminar
6:30 p.m.
Marillac Terrace, Queens campus
Speaker: John Maher, C.M. - "There's Something About Vincent"

Tuesday, January 26
Staff, Administrators and Faculty Luncheon
12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Spellman Hall, Staten Island campus
"The Vincentian Mission Continues Through Life"

Faculty Luncheon (CST)
12:20 p.m.
Bent Hall, Rms. 277 A and B, Queens campus

Law School Panel - Crime and Innocence
4:30 p.m.
Law School, LL01, Queens campus

Film - "A Time for Miracles"
7 p.m.
Bent Auditorium, Queens campus

Film - "A Time for Miracles"
7:30 p.m.
Resident Life Community Center, Staten Island campus

Wednesday, January 27
Service Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Marillac Terrace, Queens campus

Volunteer Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lavelle and Mahoney Halls, Staten Island campus

Supper Seminar
6:45 p.m.
Kelleher Center, Staten Island campus
Speaker: John Maher, C.M. - "There's Something About Vincent"

Thursday, January 28
Liturgy
12 p.m.
St. Vincent's Chapel, Staten Island campus
Dedication of drawing by Rocco Mirro

Colloquium - Fides et Ratio
1 p.m.
Spellman Hall, Staten Island campus

Film - "A Time for Miracles"
4:30 p.m.
Storm Center, Queens campus

Seminar with Students
3:30 p.m.
Law School Solarium, Queens campus
"Is Tolerance Enough: The Catholic University and the Common Good"

Vincentian Convocation
8 p.m.
Marillac Auditorium, Queens campus
5th Annual Chair of Social Justice Lecture
Speaker: David Hollenbach, S.J. - "The Common Good and the Recovery of Public Life"
Awarding of Honorary Degrees and Medals

Saturday, January 30
Service Day
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
St. John the Baptist, Brooklyn