Dr. Lin's Instructional Web - Barry University

Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin was inaugurated as Barry’s fifth president during the
Founders Day Weekend celebration, held in November 1981. Sister Jeanne came to Barry
after serving as Executive Assistant to the President of St. Louis University, St. Louis,
Missouri. In conjunction with Sister Jeanne’s inauguration, the institution changed its status
and became Barry University.
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
Baccalaureate Mass - is celebrated prior to the Commencement exercises to ask
God’s blessing on the graduates and their families.
Winter and Spring Chorale Concerts - are Barry’s gift in music and song to the
Miami community in December and April.
Commencement - takes place in May, and December of each academic year.
Founder’s Day - ordinarily celebrated November 15 (Bishop Patrick Barry’s
birthday), marks the traditional tribute to the four founders. A special program is planned and
always includes the celebration of the Eucharist to invoke God’s continued blessing on the
university.
Honors Convocation - is held prior to commencement to honor students who have
achieved high academic standing or who have been elected to campus and/or national honor
societies. The event is sponsored by the university’s Honors Committee.
Mass of the Holy Spirit - is celebrated for the university community during the first
week of Fall classes to pray for God’s blessing and protection on the new academic year and
the members of the Barry family.
Orientation - is a program of activities, which serves as an introduction to the
university, its facilities, its programs, and most importantly, its people. The program is
composed of two facets: academic matters and social or extra-curricular activities. Orientation
provides an excellent opportunity to obtain answers to any questions you may have and to
easily become a part of the Barry University community.
The Orientation Program utilizes the small group approach under the leadership of
trained upperclass students. In these small groups students can follow a give-and-take pattern
of learning and establishing new relationships. Freshman and new students are also
encouraged to enroll in the continuing orientation course (ORI100) during the Fall
semester. This course provides an opportunity for on-going support and friendship for
the new student.
Rose and Candle Ceremony - is one of the oldest traditional student activities at
commencement. The ceremony attempts to symbolize in word and song the deep bonds of
friendship which have developed between seniors and underclassmen. Seniors give a candle,
symbol of knowledge and wisdom, to an underclassman of their choice and receive, in return, a
red rose, symbol of love and friendship.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES
Michael J. Griffin, Ed.D., Vice President
Maria Luisa Alvarez, M.B.A., Associate Vice President
M. Eileen McDonough, Ed.D., Associate Vice President
TBA, Dean of Students
Yanick Jean-Francois, Office Manager
Juliette Basha, Secretary
Thompson Hall 104, 305-899-3085
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