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Go Forth!

When I was a student in ACE, I remember the sudden quiet that hit at the end of our summer class session. All of a sudden, the eight weeks were...

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From left to right: Tom Betterly, Kate Jensen, and Sean Kelley in master's regalia holding their M.Ed. diploma in hand jumping up.

Commencement Weekend in ACE: Traveling and Searching for Wisdom

There I was: standing outside my broken-down car on the shoulder of the I-17 just north of Sedona, Arizona. This interruption to my journey home from my ACE placement sparked...

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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...

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Cup of Joe: Thanksgiving Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their Thanksgiving traditions, expressing gratitude for good food and great company.