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Living Learning Center
The Living Learning Center provides a learning environment for Assumption students to intellectually engage with peers and faculty outside the classroom. Through Interest Circle discussion groups, residents of the Living Learning Center participate in structured opportunities to talk about current events and social issues in this unique residential community.
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Active participation in the Living Learning Center will strengthen residents’ capacity to:
- critically analyze differing viewpoints,
- speak clearly and persuasively,
- develop an awareness of current events bearing on our global society,
- gain a better understanding of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
STAFF
Director of the Living Learning Center:
Heather MacMillan, Apt. 510
Resident
Assistants:
LLC 120 - Julia Gaudet
LLC 202 - Peter Melko
LLC 316 - Lauren Trapasso
LLC 402 - Zack Okolowitcz
LLC 516 - Ashley Marco
Faculty/Staff In Residence
Paul Shields, Apt.
210
Assistant Professor in English
Father Barry Bercier, AA, Apt.
410
Visiting Assistant Professor in Theology
James Soldner, Apt. 310
Instructor of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
LLC INTEREST CIRCLE FACULTY MENTORS
Faculty Mentor |
Department |
Interest Circles |
Fr. Barry Bercier, A.A |
Theology |
Music: What is it? Why does it do what it does? |
Scott Glushien
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Arts, Music & Theatre |
Photography in the 21st Century: What is Real, and (When) Does it Matter
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Christian Gobel |
Philosophy |
"Faith and Reason"
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Juan Carlos Grijalva |
Modern & Classical Languages |
Race and Gender stereotypes in Latin America |
Irene Houle |
Business Studies |
Executive Compensation: Just Rewards or Ill-Gotten Gains?
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Dan Jones
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Business Studies |
"Life Lessons from Films about Sports" |
Maria Kalpidou |
Psychology |
Raising Happy and Successful Children
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Christopher Klofft |
Theology |
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW: Images of the Demonic in Film
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Mike Land |
English |
Life Stories
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Daniel Maher
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Philosophy |
Laughter 101
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Carrie Nixon |
Arts, Music & Theatre |
Drawing and Watercolor
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Edith Read |
Arts, Music & Theatre |
"Visual Art as a Voice"
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Paul Shields |
English |
"Family Guy" and Family Politics
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James Soldner |
Human Services & Rehabilitation Services |
The Impact of Alcohol and Drug Dependence among College and University Students
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Steven Theroux |
Natural Science |
Science and Religion: Are They Compatible?
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Please direct questions to Resident Director Heather MacMillan at
livinglearningcenter@assumption.edu.or (508) 767- 7505.
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