Commons Hour 2026-2027
The Commons Hour is every Monday during the Fall and Spring semesters from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. University Convocation and University Gatherings meet from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Fall Semester 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
August 17 |
Classes begin at 8:00 AM |
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August 24 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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August 31 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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September 7 |
Labor Day Holiday, University Closed |
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September 14 |
Mass of the Holy Spirit* |
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September 21 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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September 28 |
CTE Fall Speaker - tentative |
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October 5 |
Staff Assembly Meeting |
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October 12 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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October 19 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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October 26 |
University Convocation* |
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November 2 |
Staff Assembly Meeting |
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November 9 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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November 16 |
Friendsgiving (lunch)* |
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November 23 |
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November 30 |
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| December 7 | Final Exams/Faculty Assembly Meeting (4-5 PM) |
Other University Wide Gatherings:
University Opening Day: Monday, August 10, 2026
Spring Semester 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
January 11 |
Classes begin at 8:00 AM |
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January 18 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, University Closed |
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January 25 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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February 1 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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February 8 |
Pre-Lenten Gathering* |
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February 15 |
CTE Spring Speaker - tentative |
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February 22 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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March 1 |
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March 8 |
Spring Break |
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March 15 |
University Convocation* |
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March 22 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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March 29 |
Easter Monday, University Closed |
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April 5 |
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April 12 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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April 19 |
Laudato Si Community Gathering* |
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April 26 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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May 3 |
Final Exams/Faculty Assembly Meeting (4-5 PM) |
Other University Wide Gatherings:
Celebration of Colleagues: Monday, May 10, 2027
*Faculty & Staff Community Gatherings are hosted by Office of the President and sponsored by University vendors and private donations
The University reserves the right to change these dates as deemed necessary.