A look back...
Former students share the impact of the Newman Center.
I came to lake state not knowing what to expect from college, and did not have a direction of what I truly wanted out of my time in school. I ended up coming to the Newman center, and it gave me direction and ultimately defined my time at Lake State. It offered me a great community of people who shared my values, opened my mind, and became my closest friends. The Newman center was key in my faith formation, but was also a haven and home away from home for me throughout a busy student schedule. I am grateful I had a chance to serve and be served by a beautiful student ministry community. I left LSSU knowing I had a full and fruitful college experience thanks the the Newman Center. |
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Community service events offered by the center allow students to take part and have an impact in the community. It allows us to connect with the parish and interact with members of Sault Sainte Marie that we may otherwise may not have otherwise met. Volunteering also gets us to spread our time, talents and mission of the Newman Center. |
Social events are an awesome opportunity to grow in fellowship. It is supportive and open environment where everyone can speak freely and be themselves! It is a chance for everyone to relax, get closer to one another and overall have a fun time after the hectic school week. It also lets people who cannot join us for weekly program connect up with fellow Catholics. |
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Retreats have been a regular part of my college career here at LSSU. They help me refocus on God in the middle of the semester when I really need it. I am thankful for the relationships I have made with students Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech University as well as the opportunity to grow closer to those from the Newman Center without the stressors and distractions of school. Those who host the retreats do a great job, and help me grow in faith and see God from a different perspective. |