Commons Hour 2025-2026
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 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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August 18 |
Classes begin at 8:00 AM |
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August 25 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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September 1 |
Labor Day Holiday, University Closed |
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September 8 |
Mass of the Holy Spirit* |
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September 15 |
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September 22 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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September 29 |
CTE Fall Speaker |
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October 6 |
University Convocation* |
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October 13 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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October 20 |
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October 27 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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November 3 |
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November 10 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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November 17 |
Friendsgiving / Food & Clothing Drive* |
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November 24 |
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December 1 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
| December 8 | Final Exams |
Other University Wide Gatherings:
University Opening Day: Monday, August 11, 2025
Spring Semester 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
|
January 12 |
Classes begin at 8:00 AM |
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January 19 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, University Closed |
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January 26 |
Winter Social* |
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February 2 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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February 9 |
CTE Spring Speaker |
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February 16 |
Pre-Lenten Gathering* |
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February 23 |
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March 2 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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March 9 |
Spring Break |
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March 16 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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March 23 |
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March 30 |
University Convocation |
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April 6 |
Easter Monday, University Closed |
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April 13 |
Faculty Assembly Meeting |
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April 20 |
Laudato Si Community Gathering* |
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April 27 |
Provost Area Meeting |
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May 4 |
Final Exams |
Other University Wide Gatherings:
Provost Area Meeting: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Celebration of Colleagues: tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
*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.