On behalf of the entire Holy Family community, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We're so grateful for our alumni and we thank you for all of your support and participation in 2019.
Together with the Alumni Board of Directors, we have so much planned for 2020, including Axe Throwing, Holy Family Night at the Phillies, and of course, Reunion and Homecoming! We hope that you, your classmates, and your families will join us.
If you'd like to learn more and/or get involved, stop by the
Alumni Board Open Meeting on Thursday, January 9, in the Campus Center, Room 115 at 6:30 PM
. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP by email here
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Thank you for your continued support,
Julie Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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GREAT DAY TO BE A TIGER
Tuesday, February 11
All are invited to be a part of Holy Family's 66th birthday celebration!
Join us on campus for a range of events, including mass and Tiger Talks, or show your Tiger Pride from afar in the spirit of our Day of Giving!
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ALUMNI AXE THROWING
Thursday, March 19
Save the Date and stay tuned for more information about this fun and unique Alumni event!
Mazhu Axes is the premiere axe throwing facility in NE Philadelphia near Bustleton and Haldeman Avenues.
No experience needed, but pre-registration will be required. Tickets will be available in January 2020.
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REUNION 2020
Saturday, April 25
All alumni are invited to celebrate the 2020 Reunion Classes (those classes ending in "0" and "5"), the Golden Alumni Society (Classes of 1958-1969), the Class of 2019 and the 2020 Alumni Achievement Award Winners.
To volunteer as a Class Rep, please contact the Alumni Office at
267-341-5017
or by email at
alumni@holyfamily.edu
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Call for Nominations: Alumni Achievement Award
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All alumni, faculty, and staff members are invited to nominate a deserving alum for the 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards, which honor graduates who have displayed great accomplishment(s) in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts.
Nominations must be received by February 15.
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Holy Family Welcomes New Mascot, Blue!
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Holy Family University introduced a new mascot, Blue, during a double header basketball game on Tuesday, December 3. "At age 32, and with two degrees under its belt, it was time for the previous Tiger to join our very active alumni association,” said Sister Maureen McGarrity, President of the University.
Blue, Tiger, and all our alumni who have proudly sported the Tiger mascot costume over the years were formally recognized for their service during halftime.
All are invited to meet Blue on Saturday, December 21 at the basketball games against Jefferson beginning at 12 Noon. The games will also celebrate the 2019 Holy Family Athletics Hall of Fame inductees:
Cat Carr '11 - Women's Basketball*
Mike McLaughlin '91 - Women's Basketball Coach
Allison Maddock '01 - Softball
Melissa Murphy '03 - Women's Soccer
Danny Williams - Men's Basketball Coach
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- Holy Family hosts Women in Leadership Day On November 20, Holy Family hosted the Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's Women In Industry Day. . The event featured interviews and discussions with industry leaders to help women learn more about careers in banking, construction, healthcare, law enforcement, technology, trades and more. Holy Family's President, Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, PhD '70, greeted and welcomed guests. See a photo from the event here.
- Kopka Wins Tampa Review Prize Dr. Keith Kopka, Assistant Professor from the School of Arts & Sciences, has won the 2019 Tampa Review Prize for Poetry for his first book of poems, Count Four. In addition to a $2,000 check, the award includes hardback and paperback book publication in 2020 by the University of Tampa Press. Read the full announcement here.
- Women's Volleyball returned to NCAA Division II Semifinals Holy Family's women's volleyball team received an at-large bid to return to the NCAA Division II East Region semifinals and became the first CACC team to attend the conference in back-to-back years. The Tigers defeated Bentley University in the quarterfinals, but fell short to University of Bridgeport on Friday, December 6, at Molloy College's Quealy Gymnasium. Read more about the incredible season here.
- Alumni Social Media News Holy Family Alumni's Facebook page surpassed 1,000 likes and followers in November 2019. The Office also created an Instagram account to pair with their Twitter account and LinkedIn Group. All Alumni are invited to submit their photos and updates to be featured on these channels. Click here to be featured on Holy Family Alumni's social media.
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It was so wonderful to have seen so many alumni during recent campus events:
Deck the Halls - Monday, November 18
Pack the Stands - Tuesday, December 3
President's Club Holiday Party - Wednesday, December 4
Christmas Rose - Friday, December 6
Be sure to view, download, and share the event photos on Flickr and on our Alumni social media.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at an event in 2020!
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Alumni Benefits & Services
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ALUMNI BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: NORTHEAST CYCLE DISCOUNT
Holy Family's Alumni Office is pleased to announce a new partnership with Northeast Cycle, an indoor cycling studio, which is located in Morrell Plaza (9910 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19114).
All Holy Family alumni can enjoy their first class for FREE and a 10% discount by using the code “HFUALUMNI” when booking online at
northeastcycle215.com
or via the
MindBody app
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Special thanks to Northeast Cycle owner, Dana Dobrowolski ’10, for this special deal!
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In the spirit of the season, we hope you will include Holy Family in your year-end giving and support student success! With your generosity to the Blue & White Fund before December 31, which makes your gift eligible for a 2019 tax deduction, you will make a Holy Family education more accessible to our deserving students.
Make your gift today!
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Holy Family University Alumni Office
Marian Hall
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(267) 341 - 5017
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