This bright spot on the third floor of the Donnelly tower is the office of Service Learning where Andy Julo connects students and faculty with meaningful experiences serving others in the community. Andy's office is a place that beckons dreamers and doers alike.
Andy attended Rockhurst University before transferring to College of St. Benedict | St. John’s University in Minnesota, graduating with a BA in Studio Art. Then, he went on to volunteer (see below) in Subiaco, Italy. When Andy isn’t connecting the dots for others, at work, he can be found reflecting on the writings of his favorite contemporary theologian, Fr. Richard Rohr, OSF. He works on the side as a curator at the Farm to Market Bread Co. gallery, as a frame-maker at Ward & Ward Custom Picture Framing Inc. and he and his brother manage an antique booth at the River Market Antique Mall - Booth #900 to be exact.
Andy's talents and boundless energy, which he shares generously, touch the lives of our community in countless ways. Whether he is coordinating the Bloch Service Project, planning New Student Orientation, arranging campus blood drives and health fairs, he continually works to enrich campus life. Though he juggles multiple projects and initiatives, Andy is a master at making things happen for others. And regardless of where his day is headed, you can always count on Andy for a delicious cup of coffee served humbly with a healthy dose of lighthearted wit and humor.
Andy attended Rockhurst University before transferring to College of St. Benedict | St. John’s University in Minnesota, graduating with a BA in Studio Art. Then, he went on to volunteer (see below) in Subiaco, Italy. When Andy isn’t connecting the dots for others, at work, he can be found reflecting on the writings of his favorite contemporary theologian, Fr. Richard Rohr, OSF. He works on the side as a curator at the Farm to Market Bread Co. gallery, as a frame-maker at Ward & Ward Custom Picture Framing Inc. and he and his brother manage an antique booth at the River Market Antique Mall - Booth #900 to be exact.
Andy's talents and boundless energy, which he shares generously, touch the lives of our community in countless ways. Whether he is coordinating the Bloch Service Project, planning New Student Orientation, arranging campus blood drives and health fairs, he continually works to enrich campus life. Though he juggles multiple projects and initiatives, Andy is a master at making things happen for others. And regardless of where his day is headed, you can always count on Andy for a delicious cup of coffee served humbly with a healthy dose of lighthearted wit and humor.
Trinkets from andy's office that show off his personality:
| ST. BENEDICT MEDALLION Before starting at Donnelly in 2011, I served in the Saint John’s Benedictine Volunteer Corps – an opportunity for alumni of Saint John’s University (Collegeville, MN) to serve one year participating in the communal life of a Benedictine monastery. I was stationed at Il Monastero di San Benedetto in Subiaco, Italy, providing English speaking guests guided visits of the medieval monastery known for its collection of frescoes that represent over a millennium of Italian art. During the 5th Century, a young St. Benedict left the city of Rome and fled to Subiaco and is said to have lived in a cave for roughly three years before founding 12 monasteries in the region. This medallion portraying St. Benedict in the cave, was one of the very special gifts I received at the end of my time with the monastic community CYANOTYPE The cyanotype photo process dates back to the early 1840s. Developed as a relatively inexpensive means to reproduce diagrams and floral specimens, the cyanotype was used well into the 20th century in the field of construction for architectural ‘blue prints.’ As an artist, I make cyanotypes that record both natural and human-made objects such as this small weed that was growing behind my apartment. CANDY BOWL In the original 1971 version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) tells those taking an exclusive tour of his factory, “Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.” Wonka is actually quoting a poem by Ogden Nash, entitled: “Reflections on Ice-Breaking.” Since I was a child, I’ve been a big fan of candy – hence the candy bowl. I try to keep some around at all times for those visiting the Office of Service Learning. STACK OF BOOKS Who doesn’t like books? I’m interested in books that vary in subject matter from medieval Christian ritual to contemporary indigenous artists. Most of the titles I’ve collected since high school were either gifts or were purchased at used bookstores, thrift shops and garage sales. In addition to the information that’s contained between the covers, I’m also very interested in how books are designed, their layout and the varied ways modern society makes use of the printed word. SERVICE LEARNING My primary role here at Donnelly is to connect students with meaningful service opportunities. So whether it’s helping to build a home with Habitat for Humanity or reading to kids at a local elementary school, our students are taking the learning they’re receiving in the classroom and using it to address needs present in our community. Here, Tiffany Dixon (‘13) is assisting a student at the Kansas State School for the Blind work on a collaborative art project as part of a service learning assignment in her Drawing I course. MUG I collect antiques – mainly items from the 1950s and 1960s. I really enjoy objects from the American Southwest like this Frankoma mug. I’m fascinated by things that reference people and places that have had an influence on American identity – particularly as it’s perceived in popular imagination. |