Heritage and History Podcasts

Based on Campus Ministry’s lecture series, “We Come to Tell Our Story,” Heritage and History podcasts share through storytelling the rich heritage of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and others who have nurtured and empowered our university throughout the years. The Heritage and History Lecture Series moved under the auspices of the University Archives in the Fall of 2022.

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The Garden School: The Spirit of Edgehill

Annie Reid

After the death of William Babcock, businessman and philanthropist, Edgehill mansion was sold to the Dominican Sisters in 1920. In 1946, Dominican College opened the The Garden School, which held pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes in the mansion. Sister Patricia Lyons was founder and principal of the school until it closed in the 1980’s.
What Was It Like in My Day?

Mary Sagues

In part I of her story, Sister Mary Sagues, O.P. (class of ‘51), reflects on her time at Dominican College as an undergraduate student from 1947- 1951. The second part of her talk focuses on her time as a Dominican Sister, teaching Music History and Music Theory, and as the Director of Admissions at Dominican beginning in 1957.
Dominican: Adaptable and True to Its Roots

Thomas Burke

Thomas Burke, Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Studies shares his personal story and how he came to teaching at Dominican University of California. He goes on to discuss the travels of Sister Mary Gomaere to California, the foundation and the growth of the University and how it’s adapted over the years.
Branching Out

Sarah Pereira

Sarah Pereia, Class of 2017, shares her experience as a student of Dominican University of California and her involvement in Campus Ministry and the Siena Leadership Team.
Growing Strong

Lianni Castro

Lianni Castro, Assistant Director Campus Ministry, talks about the growth of Dominican University of California from a 2 year college in 1890 to its current status as a 4-year university
The Strength of our Roots

M. Patricia Dougherty

Sister Patricia Dougherty, O.P., PhD, Professor of History, presents on the history of the Dominican Order through the life of Saint Dominic and the founding of Dominican Order the founding of the order in 1216. She continues with the arrival of the Dominicans in California in 1849 and the founding of the Dominican College in 1889 through the present day.