Bean Foundation Supported Lecture

John Kaag is Professor of Philosophy at UMASS Lowell and the award-winning author of several books, including American Philosophy: A Love Story, Hiking with Nietzsche, and American Bloods. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, and elsewhere. His keynote lecture is about Perez Blood, the recluse astronomer and friend of Henry David Thoreau. Dr. Kaag explains the Blood family’s pivotal influence on American history, from the distant past of the Revolutionary War to the twentieth century.

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Men's small faith group

No matter your major or class year, the 2024 Public Service, Law, Non Profit, and Social Impact Career Expo brought to you by the Office of Campus Ministry, the Meelia Center for Community Engagement, and the Career Development Center, can put you in touch with a wide variety of organizations.

Whether you are starting to explore possibilities, looking for a career or internship opportunity, this Career Expo is a great way for you to connect with employers in a more informal setting. We encourage to you ask about openings and career options, while receiving helpful feedback on your application, including your resume.

To make the most of your Career Expo visit, meet in advance with a Career Development Center team member to create or update your resume and discuss your plans. We will have a 'Career Info Table' day of to answer any of your questions, including how to follow-up after the Expo!

Join the Center for Ethics in Society as we welcome Kerry Benenato to campus for a dinner discussion with students. Dr. Benenato received her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Boston College and spent eight years working at Moderna, where she served in multiple roles including Vice President of Platform Chemistry and Formulation Discovery. In 2022, Dr. Benenato was awarded the American Chemical Society Heroes of Chemistry award for her work contributing to Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax™️). Dr. Benenato is currently the Chief Platform Officer at Sail Biomedicines.

During the dinner discussion, Dr. Benenato will discuss the value of a liberal arts education to future success and keys to career growth, all within the context of her work as a chemist.

Dr. Kerry Benenato joined Sail in February 2024 as Chief Platform Officer, bringing to the company a distinguished career in the development of mRNA products and product candidates. Prior to Sail, she served as Chief Scientific Officer of 76Bio, a startup focused on the development of a novel targeted protein degradation modality using mRNA/lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technologies. Prior to this, she spent eight years in positions of increasing responsibility at Moderna, most recently serving as Vice President, Platform Chemistry and Formulation Discovery, where she led the Platform team, with oversight for the discovery and development of mRNA delivery tools for multiple modalities (infectious disease, rare disease, immuno-oncology, auto-immune diseases) and the development of tools for LNP biophysical characterization.  
In 2022, Kerry was awarded the American Chemical Society Heroes of Chemistry award for her work contributing to Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax™️). She began her industry career in scientific research at AstraZeneca, after completing a research fellowship at Harvard University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Boston College and a B.S. in Chemistry from Providence College.

Join us for our weekly Wednesday Night Worship!

7:05 PM - Vespers - Abbey Church
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM - Adoration with Music - Abbey Church
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM - Confession - Lower Church
9:00 PM - Campus Mass - Lower Church

Join us on October 10 at 4:00 PM for a discussion with Professor James Calvin Davis from Middlebury College!

Hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life, Professor Davis will present "Moral Imagination for a Toxic Global Future: A Theological Argument for Liberal Education as a Public Good."

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in important conversations about the role of liberal education in today’s world.

     Location: NHIOP West Wing

     Light refreshments provided

We hope to see you there!