Your Summer Preparation for Christendom

Important Note: You should have received two emails this week with instructions for setting up your new Christendom Microsoft 365 account, which includes your @christendom.edu email address. Please set up your account ASAP. Beginning next week:

1. Your MyChristendom credentials will change. You will access MyChristendom using your Christendom Microsoft 365 credentials.
2. All official emails will be sent to your @christendom.edu email account. This is the last email that will be sent to your personal email address.

Student Handbook

Dear students,

As you prepare for the upcoming academic year, I want to emphasize the importance of familiarizing yourselves with the Student Handbook. While the Orientation Guide is a great start, I strongly encourage you to read the Student Handbook in its entirety this summer.

A thorough understanding of its contents isn't just a requirement; it will truly benefit you throughout your time here. You'll find full descriptions of vital areas like Campus Safety and Security, College Services, Student Life, Academic Policies, and the Student Code of Conduct, along with the Academic Calendar and much more.

You can access the 2025-2026 Student Handbook on Christendom's website. You'll also receive a hard copy during the first week of school, which will be included as part of your daily planner.

Please note that by signing your Registration Acknowledgment Form in your Orientation Checklist, you are confirming that you have read the Handbook and agree to abide by all its policies.

God bless,

Mr. Cook

Vice President for Student Affairs

Summer Philosophy Course with Mr. Brown

Dear students,

I love philosophy and one of my biggest goals as a teacher is to help you develop a similar love.  My hope is that this will happen for you, perhaps even during your first semester here. But I recently thought, "Why wait?" Why not try to spark your interest in philosophy even before you arrive on campus?

With this in mind, I approached Mr. Cook with the idea of hosting a short, three-week online philosophical "class" this summer, meeting once a week for one hour. Mr. Cook agreed, thinking many of you might be interested, and I certainly hope you are!

Here's the plan:

Each week, I would ask you to read a short text from Thomas Aquinas, and then we will discuss it during an online Zoom meeting. I've chosen texts that explore the reasons behind three of the Commandments (specifically, the two overarching Commandments of "love God" and "love thy neighbor" and the Third Commandment, "Keep Holy the Sabbath"):

• Week 1: We will discuss "Love God."
• Week 2: We will discuss "Love Thy Neighbor."
• Week 3: We will conclude with a discussion of "Keep Holy the Sabbath."

There's an almost limitless number of texts I could have chosen, but I believe you'll enjoy reading Thomas's profound thoughts on these foundational principles.

Our first discussion is scheduled for next Wednesday, June 11 starting at 8:00 pm EDT. If you decide to join us, please do your best to complete the reading beforehand (links for the first two readings are above) so that we can have a lively discussion rather than a lecture!

I look forward to meeting some of you next Wednesday night.

Zoom Meeting Info:

Time: Jun 11, 2025 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94549211461

Meeting ID: 945 4921 1461

Mr. Brown

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

GET-TO-KNOW Dr. Trey Stanford

Professor, English Language and Literature (Chair)

• B.A., M.A., University of Dallas

• M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

• Area of expertise: American Literature

• Married to Theology Professor Mary Stanford with 7 children

• Enjoys watching Christendom sports, hiking and canoeing in the Shenandoah Valley, and watching classic movies

• Has been teaching at the college for over twenty years

Important Dates

• First Week of June: Your Christendom email address and password will be sent to your personal email account.
  • Action: Set up and start checking your Christendom email at least twice per week.
• June 11: First Online Philosophy Class with Prof. Brown at 8:00 pm EDT
  • Action: Read the accompanying reading and join the class here.
• June 26: Deadline to complete your Orientation Checklist and submit all required forms.
  • Action: Submit all required forms.
• Mid-July:
  • Final Welcome Weekend schedule will be shared.
  • Information on accessing online course registration will sent via the Christendom Beginnings email.
  • Updated booklist for Fall semester courses will be available online.
• Two Weeks Prior to the Start of the Semester: Roommate and residence hall assignments will be emailed to you.
• August 22: Move-In Day and Welcome Weekend begins.

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