• Teaching as Service to God 

  Singh, Somnath (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  I cannot see God but I can see my students – one of His beautiful creations. Therefore teaching, for me, is service to God which I try to accomplish by incorporating Ignatian values (Finding God in Each and Everything ...

• The Institute for Embodied Learning 

  Dimond, Annie (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The Institute for Embodied Learning uses the merits of the Enneagram system to encourage students to know themselves a bit more complexly. It facilitates investigation into how who they are, in all their depth, mystery ...

• Low Income Taxpayer Clinics: Volunteer Income Tax Preparation 

  Purcell, Thomas J. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  • The IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program coordinates free tax return preparation for low income taxpayers by volunteer preparers • Volunteers pass several examinations and undergo training before they ...

• The Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution 

  Brock, Mary Lee (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  ADR -Alternative Dispute Resolution -is an emerging field. Areas of focus for the Werner Institute include helping people focus on: • Transforming adversity into dialogue • Developing collaborative negotiation skills • ...

• Women’s & Gender Studies: A Minor that makes a Major difference 

  Calef, Susan (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  What is WGS? A program in the College of Arts & Sciences that combines two interdisciplinary fields – Women’s Studies and Gender Studies – to offer an 18-credit hour minor to undergraduate students. Embracing its foundations ...

• Youth Leadership Omaha 

  Fisher, Jeremy M. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Youth Leadership Omaha (YLO) is an interactive leadership development program which informs, motivates and increases the awareness of selected high school sophomores from the greater Omaha metro area through issue-oriented ...

• Leadership and Development Programs: Student Activities Office 

  Kelsey, Kaitlin M. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The Emerging Leaders Programs are based on Chris Lowney's Heroic Leadership text, and seek to develop leaders in the Ignatian tradition. Though Lowney never completed the formation process, he has utilized the history, ...

• Sustainability 

  Duda, Mary J. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The Sustainability Council at Creighton University is made up of students, staff, and faculty. The goal of our organization is to bring effective sustainability strategies to Creighton University, integrating this important ...

• Cold Toes, Warm Hearts: A Partnership between Swanson Hall & Siena/Francis House 

  Nelson, Matthew James (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The purpose of Cold Toes, Warm Hearts is to raise money and awareness for the Siena/Francis House and engage in reflective discussions about homelessness and how our community can help. As Swanson’s Residence Hall Council, ...

• Street Law 

  Strand, Palma J.; Weber, David P. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  In the Street Law class, law students go out to local middle and high schools and teach those younger students law basics. A unique blend of content and methodology, Street Law uses techniques that promote cooperative ...

• St John’s Church: Nourishing the Ignatian Spirit since 1887 

  Malone, Patrick J. S.J. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Liturgies at St John’s try to capture the passion of St Ignatius, who placed at the foundation of the spiritual life to give praise, reverence and thanks to God. Intensive preparation and prayer go into the major ...

• Teaching Quantum Mechanics using Ignatian Pedagogy 

  Duda, Gintaras (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Although the Jesuit ideal of “magis" means in part that a Catholic and Jesuit education should be richer and fundamentally different than a secular education, it has proven difficult to apply the ideals of Ignatian ...

• Student Support Services Cultural Immersion Service Trips on Jesuit Higher Education in the 21st Century 

  Thurber, Karen; Barnett, Cedora (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Student Support Services (SSS) participants annually participate in fall and spring break cultural immersion trips to reservations on the Cheyenne River, Navajo, Oglala Lakota, Rosebud Sioux, and Winnebago reservations. ...

• College of Arts and Sciences: Connecting to Spirituality 

  Ishii-Jordan, Sharon (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The College of Arts and Sciences provides a variety of opportunities for its faculty and staff to engage in collective ways to develop their own spirituality and explore ways to enable their spiritual growth to enrich ...

• Ignatian Charisms Adopted for the Senior Vice President for Operations Division 

  Dukat Brandt, Micki (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  During 2013, the Senior Vice President for Operations Division’s leadership met with Rev. Dick Hauser, S.J., to discuss and adopt the following Ignatian Charisms for the Division: 1. Finding God in All Things 2. Cura ...

• Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library: Providing Service to Others for Academic Excellence 

  LaCroix, Michael (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Since opening in 1961, the staff of Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library have had a basic purpose: To serve the Creighton community in ways that promote academic excellence.

• What Does A Social Worker Make?....Social Work Program 

  Grandbois, Gerald H.; Harris, Barbara M. (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The Senior Field Practicum provides the footprint for students in the social work field to do as St. Ignatius asked “go and set the world on fire.” A Jesuit education is marked by the student’s capacity for contemplation ...

• Department of Residence Life / Residential Student Competencies: Intentional, Purposeful Development Grounded in the Ignatian Tradition 

  Grassmeyer, Kim (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  The Department of Residence Life at Creighton University provides a class-year housing system designed to provide an exceptional opportunity for students to build community with one another. Each phase of living on campus ...

• Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities Through Financial Education 

  Kalkowski, Julie (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  Creighton’s Mission states: “Creighton faculty members will conduct research to enhance teaching, to contribute to the betterment of society, and to discover new knowledge.” Each of the pillars that compose this mission ...

• Online Ministries: A Ministry of Creighton’s Collaborative Ministry Office 

  Alexander, Andy S.J.; McCann Waldron, Maureen (Creighton University, 2014-02-03)

  1. Daily Reflections 2. Daily Prayer 3. Online Retreats 4. Praying Advent & Lent 5. Student Daily Reflections 6. Pope Francis Resource Site 7. Campus Presentations

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