September 2018
We're only 10 days away from Homecoming 2018!

Saturday, September 29 | 11 am - 5 pm
Mark your calendar for this exciting day, and show your Tiger pride.
  • Men's and Women's Soccer and Women's Volleyball Games
  • Alumni Beer Garden
  • Food Trucks
  • Student-Run Carnival (great for kids of all ages!)
  • Mass with Father Mac and Father Al Smith
  • Breakfast with the Alumni Board (open to all)
  • Athletics Alumni Event (off-campus)
Register today at holyfamily.edu/homecoming.
Athletics Alumni Event
Co-acting Athletic Directors, Tim Hamill  '04, M'08 and Jermaine Rolle, would like to invite all athletics alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2018 on Saturday, September 29 for a fun-filled day of athletic events, food trucks and yes, even an alumni beer garden!

Later in the evening all athletics alumni are invited to Chickie's & Pete's on Roosevelt Boulevard for a buffet reception and cash bar. Tickets will be free for the first 75 alumni athletes who register for and attend any of the Homecoming events. Tickets for guests and for those paying at the door cost $25 per person.

Register today at holyfamily.edu/homecoming.
Family and Friends Fall Bingo: Oct. 21


The Family and Friends of Holy Family University are hosting their annual Bingo on Sunday, October 21. Tickets cost $40 per person and include a three-course dinner and multiple Bingo games with cash prizes!

Event regularly sells out - get your tickets today!

Friday, November 2, 2018
7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Family's Alumni Association is hosting the 4th Annual Quizzo Night on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein. All proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.

Quizzo is a game of trivia, played in team format. Teams for this event may include two to ten people.

This event is open to all Holy Family University Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Family and Friends. Must be 21 years of age or older.

Tickets cost $30 per person and include a dinner buffet, draft beer, wine, soda, dessert, and Quizzo games with cash prizes.

Get your tickets early as this event is likely to sell out!

See complete information at: holyfamily.edu/AlumniQuizzo

If you have any questions and/or to volunteer on the Quizzo Committee, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@holyfamily.edu or 267-341-5017.
Family Center Free Workshops:
Family Matters


October 4
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Resources

October 11
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Becoming a Gatekeeper for Suicide Prevention

October 18
The Transformative Power of Awareness

October 25
Embracing and Celebrating the Rich Dimensions of Diversity

November 1
Caregiver Heal Thyself: Caring for Oneself in the Midst of Caring for Another

November 8
The Impact of Pregnancy Loss on the Family

For more information about these workshops:
Campus News
  • Holy Family University Granted $1.5 Million from Pennsylvania RACP
    Holy Family University was awarded a $1.5 million grant for campus enhancement from Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program on Thursday, September 5, 2018. Plans for enhancement are still being developed but will include renovations to the Campus Center and Holy Family Hall, designed to bring all student services under one roof to improve student access and enhance their experience. Read more here. 
  • State Board of Nursing Approves Accreditation for Holy Family University's BSN-DNP Program
    On July 23, 2018, Holy Family University's School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions was granted approval by the State Board of Nursing to introduce a new track to their Doctor in Nursing Practice program: Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Certified Register Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Mary Francis Suter will serve as the program director. Read more here. 
  • Holy Family University and Universidad de O'Higgins in Chile Sign Exchange Agreement
    On August 20, 2018, Holy Family University and Universidad de O'Higgins signed a memorandum of understanding involving a faculty, scholarly, and research exchange program with the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. Read more here. 
  • Three Nursing Students Present Research During Independence Blue Cross Internship
    Alyssa Christiansen, Dayna Howitz, and Reece Young, senior nursing majors, presented their research projects and accompanying posters during the Independence Blue Cross Foundation's recognition event for its nursing internship program on August 3. Read more here. 
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Save the Date

Homecoming 2018

Saturday, September 29

Family and Friends Bingo
Sunday, October 21

Alumni Quizzo
Friday, November 2

Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 27

Nativity & Christmas
Tree Lighting

Wednesday, November 28

President's Club
Holiday Party

Thursday, December 6

Alumni Board
Open Meeting

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Charter Day
Monday, February 11, 2019
 
Reunion 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019

Golf Classic 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Holy Family Alumni Social Media:
Featuring YOU!

We hope you've been enjoying our social media posts on our Facebook & Twitter.

We would like to feature
YOU, our alumni, as much as possible and we are asking for your submissions for our "Alumni Around the World Wednesday," "Throwback Thursday," and "Four-Legged Friday" posts.

Want to Get Involved?

The Alumni Office and the Alumni Board of Directors are always looking for volunteers for various events, class representatives, and other initiatives.

If you would like to get involved and volunteer your time or services, please reach out to alumni@holyfamily.edu

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