News from the Collegeville Institute

Read all about what’s happening at the Collegeville Institute. In this section of the website we share opportunities of interest, news about what’s going on at the Collegeville Institute, alumni news, and updates on our artists in residence.

Help us Celebrate Fr. Kilian McDonnell’s 100th Birthday
August 26, 2021Collegeville Institute
We invite you to share well-wishes, photos, and memories to celebrate Collegeville Institute founder Fr. Kilian McDonnell's 100th birthday.
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Board Establishes Donald Ottenhoff Fellowship Endowed Fund
August 17, 2021Collegeville Institute
In May 2021, the Board of Directors of the Collegeville Institute established the Donald Ottenhoff Fellowship Endowed Fund.
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Announcing 2021-22 Emerging Writers Cohort
August 10, 2021Collegeville Institute
The Collegeville Institute has selected five writers to participate in the 2021-22 Emerging Writers Mentorship Program: Angie Hong, Sarah Ngu, Zeena Regis, Natarsha Sanders, and Sophia Stid.
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July Writing Workshops for Advanced Writers and Academics
July 30, 2021Collegeville Institute
During July, the Collegeville Institute hosted two writing workshops online: one for advanced prose writers, and one for religious scholars.
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CI Staff Celebrates Ottenhoff’s Retirement
July 30, 2021Collegeville Institute
Collegeville Institute staff recently gathered to celebrate Executive Director Don Ottenhoff's retirement after almost 17 years of leadership.
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2021 Virtual Summer Writing Workshops Kick Off in June
June 28, 2021Collegeville Institute
In June, the Collegeville Institute hosted three virtual writing workshops.
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First Emerging Writers Cohort Concludes
June 25, 2021Collegeville Institute
In June 2021, four writers completed the Collegeville Institute's pilot Emerging Writers Mentorship Program led by Michael N. McGregor.
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Announcing our New Executive Director
May 14, 2021Collegeville Institute
The Board of Directors of the Collegeville Institute has named Dr. Jacqueline Bussie as its 5th executive director.
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Columba Stewart named Benedictine Resident Scholar
April 23, 2021Collegeville Institute
The Collegeville Institute is proud to name Fr. Columba Stewart, OSB as the 2021/22 Benedictine Resident Scholar.
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Apartment Renovation Project Underway
April 21, 2021Collegeville Institute
In January 2021, the Board voted unanimously to begin renovations on our 50-year-old facilities. The first phase is currently underway.
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