Students Live Among Neighbors, Work for Causes
October 19, 2009
This semester, a select group of students has made goals to effect change on campus, within the Washington community and around the world – all while living within one of the university’s neighboring communities.
In it’s inaugural year, Magis Row serves as a living and learning community for some of Georgetown’s third- and fourth-year students wanting to expand upon their passions to pursue causes outside the classroom.
"The idea behind Magis Row deals with the Jesuit concept of Magis -- striving for more," said Katie Heather, assistant director for the Office of Residence Life. "The Jesuits are never satisfied with the status quo, nor are the students they teach."
Located on the 1400 block of 36th Street, Magis Row consists of 59 students residing in 16 townhouses – 12 houses for groups of four, and four houses for groups of eight. Each was selected to live in the off-campus housing based on their academic standing and attention to community service.
Jeanne Lord, associate vice president for student affairs, said the mixers and Magis Row as a whole exhibit the university's commitment to being a good neighbor.
"Many of us spend a great deal of time talking to our neighbors about this and thinking about how we can have a positive impact on the community," she said. "By creating a community that fosters civic engagement and responsible citizenship, Georgetown and our students live out our commitment to being good neighbors every day."
Earlier this semester, Magis Row residents participated in two mixers during the first month of school to get acquainted with their new neighbors off campus, as well as other students within the Magis Row community.
