Late October and early November signal the start of a special season here at Georgetown. No, I do not mean the start of fall, although I do … [Read more...] about CARNES: Acknowledge Importance of Extensions
CARNES: Remember Georgetown’s History of Slavery
The bells of Healy Hall and Dahlgren Chapel departed from their normal rhythm on the afternoon of Aug. 25. For four long minutes, beginning … [Read more...] about CARNES: Remember Georgetown’s History of Slavery
CARNES: Discerning New Priorities
On banners and in New Student Orientation talks, in classes and on retreats, we proudly proclaim the values of the Spirit of Georgetown. … [Read more...] about CARNES: Discerning New Priorities
CARNES: Thinking in Centuries
At Georgetown University, we think in centuries. We dream big. As I like to tell incoming students, we have a vision here that is expansive, … [Read more...] about CARNES: Thinking in Centuries
CARNES: Finding Hope in an Age of Survivors
The voice of one of the migrants in the so-called “caravan” passing through Mexico has been echoing in my ears all week. On a podcast, I … [Read more...] about CARNES: Finding Hope in an Age of Survivors
CARNES: Picking Up the Pieces
By this point in the semester, week four, things have mostly calmed down. My students and I have found our rhythm, and we have begun to … [Read more...] about CARNES: Picking Up the Pieces
CARNES: Living in Liminality
It is April, and in the Jesuit community that means that Fr. Otto Hentz, S.J., has begun offering his annual daily prayer of petition at our … [Read more...] about CARNES: Living in Liminality
CARNES: On Times of Waiting
The siren wailed, just close enough that it could be heard over the din of late afternoon traffic, last Friday in Mexico City. The driver of … [Read more...] about CARNES: On Times of Waiting
CARNES: Continuing to Venture Forward
Over the stove in my kitchen, I have a small brass plaque that bears an inscription attributed to Michelangelo. It says simply, “I am still … [Read more...] about CARNES: Continuing to Venture Forward
CARNES: Embracing the Mid-Semester Rhythm
During my first two years of college, I rowed crew. OK, I didn’t actually “row” — at least not most days. I was a coxswain. Still, the … [Read more...] about CARNES: Embracing the Mid-Semester Rhythm