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Kicking off the Holidays with the Nativity & Tree Lighting Ceremony |
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The event also celebrated other faith and holiday traditions on campus, including Christmas Rose, as well as caroling, refreshments, and photos with Santa Blue! View the photos here.
Happy Holidays from Holy Family University!
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President's Club Holiday Party |
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Alumni, trustees, students, and other members of the President's Club enjoyed a special Holiday Reception on Thursday, December 8 at The Union League of Philadelphia.
The reception also celebrated Lifetime Trustee Dominic Marano H'13 for all that he has done for Holy Family and the community. View the photos here.
The President's Club of Holy Family recognizes those individuals who demonstrate leadership through philanthropy. Donors who make annual gifts of a certain amount are recognized as members and receive special recognition and opportunities to engage with University leadership. Learn more about the President's Club here.
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There is still time to share your feedback! |
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If you haven't already, please share your feedback and encourage your peers to do so as well.
Your participation will help us plan future alumni programs, events, and communications.
The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and, as a thank you for your time, you can choose to be entered into a raffle for one of five (5) $100 Amazon gift cards.
Thank you to everyone who participated so far!
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Give a gift to future alumni |
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In the spirit of the season, we hope that you will consider a gift to Holy Family's Blue & White Fund, the Annual Fund that directly supports our students (and future alumni like you!).
Gifts that are postmarked or submitted online by December 31 will be eligible for a charitable deduction in tax year 2022.
To make a gift, please visit holyfamily.edu/giveonline, or contact the Office of University Advancement at 267-341-5005. Thank you for your generosity! |
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New Alumni Benefits for the holiday season |
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Save on admission to the Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA! This completely immersive one-of-a-kind winter wonderland of lights, shopping, and dining runs until December 31. . |
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Holy Family's Alumni Office is pleased to announce an affiliate partnership with the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA! Enjoy discounted tickets for the whole family at the Colorful Christmas event (now - January 3) and to the "Factory" all year long! |
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- On December 21, Holy Family University's School of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted a pinning ceremony for 94 new graduates who completed their traditional BSN program. The program included remarks from Peg (Bigley) O'Grady '84 RN, MSN, OCN, FAAMA. Congratulations to our new alumni!
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- Holy Family University’s Psy.D. program hosted its 6th Annual Ethics Forum on November 22 with a program focus on Ethical Considerations for Media and Professional Identity. Led by Diane Menago, Psy.D., program and clinical training director of the program, this year's doctoral cohort presented the challenges facing mental health professionals with the misconceptions and ethically questionable information circulating about mental health.
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Athletics News
- It's basketball season and the Tigers are winning big! View the highlights, schedule and live-stream information online to support Holy Family's Men's and Women's basketball teams.
- Multiple records were broken by the Men's and Women's track & field teams in their first two competitions for the 2022-2023 season. Three students, Korryn Braxton-Young, Kouto Anyika, and Javon Bowen, won East Coast Conference (ECC) weekly honors.
- The awards keep coming in for our Fall 2022 Student Athletes!
- Four All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) members of Holy Family's soccer program (Sean Touey, Brianna Pudlo, Joel Richmond and Jacqueline Ziegler) have earned further postseason accolades.
- Four members of Holy Family's Volleyball team (Brianna Moss, Ashley Petrasovic, Morgan Steck and Faith Zehnder) earned a spot on the 2022 Academic All-District® Team, as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC).
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Holy Family University Magazine |
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In case you missed it, the latest issue of Holy Family University Magazine is now available!
Check out this issue's feature stories, alumni profiles, University news and events, accomplishments by our faculty, staff, and alumni, highlights from athletics, class notes, and more at: holyfamily.edu/magazine.
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A leader in Nursing Education: Susan Apold '79, Ph.D., RN, AGNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, dean of the School of Nursing at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, NY.
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Alumni who make Disney Magic Happen: Rachel Johnson '16, Anthony Ciardullo '22, Camille Johnson '22, Alexandra Lipscomb '21, and Kalyn McCann '21 discuss their experiences in the Disney College Program.
(Alumni, if you didn't receive a physical copy in the mail, update your contact information via the Alumni Update Form.) |
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Holy Family Travel Opportunities |
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Holy Family’s Study Abroad program is excited to announce two programs coming in 2023 that are open to the entire Holy Family community:
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March 2023 – Join Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, for a 10-day tour of Costa Rica, exploring rain forests, environment and culture. See complete details here.
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May 2023 - Join Dr. Melissa Rampelli, Associate Professor of English, for an 12-day, Grand Tour of Italy, including Venice, Florence, Assisi, Sorrento, and Rome. See complete details here.
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May 2024 - Join Dr. Jenai Grigg, Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, for an 11-day intercultural tour of South Africa, including Johannesburg, Kruger National Park area, and Cape Town! See complete details here.
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Save the Date! Reunion 2023 |
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The Alumni Office is pleased to announce that Reunion 2023 will be held on-campus in conjunction with Commencement activities on May 18-20, 2023.
Reunion en bleu and the Alumni Awards Presentation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023.
All will be invited to join us as we celebrate the 2023 Reunion Classes (those ending in a “3” or an “8”), including the Class of 1973 (50 years), the Class of 1998 (25 years), the Class of 2013 (10 years), and the Class of 2018 (5 years)! Stay tuned for more information in the new year.
To volunteer as a Class Representative or event host, please contact Julie Rempfer ’10, Director for Alumni and Parent Relations, at jrempfer@holyfamily.edu or call (267) 341-5017. |
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Apply for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief |
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The Federal Student Loan Debt Relief program seeks to provide eligible borrowers with a one-time full or partial discharge of their loans. Federal Pell Grant recipients may receive up to $20,000 in debt relief and others may receive up to $10,000 in debt relief.
See complete details and updates about the program and see if you qualify at: studentaid.gov/debt-relief. The online application is live and accepting submissions through December 31, 2023. Apply today! |
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Alumni Benefit Spotlight: Northeast Cycle |
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Holy Family University is pleased to partner with Northeast Cycle, an indoor cycling studio, 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.
Thanks to Northeast Cycle owner, Dana Dobrowolski '10, for this special deal!
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Just in time for the holiday season, Holy Family's Campus Store has an assortment of gifts and apparel for everyone on your list - including fellow Holy Family alumni!
Shop online at: holyfamily.bncollege.com or visit the newly renovated store in person. Regular hours are posted here or call the store at: (267) 341-3588. (Note: Vintage HFU stuffed animal tigers are only available in store). |
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We Continue to Stand with Ukraine in Prayer |
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