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ACE San Jose community at a San Jose Sharks game

Chomp Chomp! Chomp Chomp!

One recent Thursday evening I found myself surrounded by people imitating sharks and cheering as bodies slammed against plastic walls. My community had decided to venture out to a San...

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ACE Chicago Community left to right: Alex Alatriste, Uku Urb, Mary Rozembajgier, and Mike Hanisch

Troll Bogeys

In the chapter titled, “Halloween,” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the three characters known by fans around the world now as “The Golden Trio” were not yet friends...

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Cup of Joe: Discovering Joy

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reveal how they discover joy in their lives and invite viewers to do the same.

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I'm Going to Miss This

All teachers know the magic of returning from winter break. For ONCE, you feel rested and motivated for the new semester ahead. Sure, there is always a bit of exhaustion...

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Cup of Joe: Merry Christmas 2024!

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with members of the ACE Teaching Fellows Team to share themes of the Christmas...

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Cup of Joe: December Retreat - Part 2

In another special "Cup of Joe On the Road" episode, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC sits down with Kate Jensen (ACE 31), Jack Hutter (ACE 31), and Jenna Budicini (ACE 30)...

San Jose community at December Retreat

The Waiting Period

You’re sitting at an airport gate, surrounded by harried and weary travelers, and you hear over the intercom that your plane is delayed. Sighing, you settle into the hard-backed seat...