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Winter 2024

We are excited to share the Winter 2024/2025 edition of The Word Magazine. This cardinal expressions edition highlights the incredible work accomplished by faculty, students and alumni at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

In this issue read about the VOCES8 Masterclass taught at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with visiting local high schools; learn about Justin Puente, BBA ’15, MBA ’17 and his business Bull Moose Printing, LLC; and hear about the Music Therapy program and the alumni who supervise their internship opportunities.

Read the Winter 2024 Issue (PDF)

Give More Than You Take

If music is the universal language, then to study music is to learn how to build bridges, connect with those who are different from oneself, and explore what bonds people rather than what divides them. 

Give More Than You Take

With two degrees in business, Justin Puente, BBA ’15, MBA ’17, has skillfully combined his learned expertise with his natural design talent to carve out a niche in the T-shirt design industry, with his beloved alma mater among his favorite customers.

Service to Others Through the Arts

Music therapy stands at the intersection of artistry and healing, providing a powerful service to individuals through therapeutic music interventions.

Dan Diehl

Dan Diehl has a knack for unraveling complicated communication - or perhaps it’s better described as the ability to simplify complex concepts. 

Having Grit and a Servant’s Heart

For Denise Hernandez, BBA ’05, the value of service was demonstrated throughout her childhood by her parents, Jesus and Patricia Rodriguez. 

Melody of the Soul

It is often said that music is the language of the soul. Music can evoke memories, and give expression to emotions, relationships and life circumstances that are inexpressible through words alone. Music has no limits. Perhaps that is why music is such a significant part of our faith lives.