Marianist Student Communities
For several years the Office of the Rector with cooperation from Campus Ministry has provided housing for students interested in exploring the Marianist charism, and who are committed to building and being community in the student neighborhood. These communities use Mary as their model to form houses of Marianist hospitality.
Mission Statement for the Marianist Student Communities:
Inspired by the Marianist Charism of bringing the Gospel message of Jesus to our world, we pledge to live together and be a witness of Christian community to the students in our neighborhood. We strive to incorporate the Marianist Charism and the University’s documents on Community Living and Diversity into our everyday lives.
Community members are committed to:
- Respecting one another
- Being a praying community, coming together two or three times a week for prayer
- Having at least three meals together each week
- Being a house of hospitality for other students to come weekly to pray and share meals.
- Being involved in Campus Ministry or Office of the Rector programs or activities
- Developing a relationship with the Neighborhood Fellow and participating in those programs
- Following the rules and regulations in the University Student handbook concerning gatherings and/or parties and the use of alcohol
- Seeking to develop servant leadership skills
- Striving to be a living witness of the Marianist spirit
- Participating and initiating Catholic and Marianist activities on campus
- Writing a Community Covenant based on the Marianist Spirit
- Attending Marianist formation meetings (two a semester)
-
Meeting regularly with a
Marianist mentor
Marianist Student Communities 2007-2008
36 Evanston
223 K Street
305 Kiefaber Street
423 Kiefaber
Street
340 Stonemill
Road
57 Woodland Avenue
Application Process:
Each academic year applications are made available to students interested in exploring living in a Marianist student community. Students will attend one of two mandatory information meetings, submit individual applications with an identified group for housing, and interview as a community. Current Marianist Student Communities are required to reapply each year based on their participation in living the expectations of the program.
Time-line:
November 15, 2007 3:30 p.m. Information meeting
Alumni Hall 213
November 19, 2007 6:00 p.m. Information meeting II
Alumni Hall 213
November 26, 2007 5:00 p.m. Applications due
December 3-5, 2007 Interviews
December 14, 2007 Notification of decisions
December 21, 2007 New communities complete requirements
January 31, 2008 Communities notified of
housing assignment
If
you are interested in applying to live in one of these
communities please email Maureen O’Rourke for an application.