What's new with you? Have you recently changed jobs or been promoted? Do you have a new address? Have you gotten married or are you expecting a bundle of joy? We want to know!
You can easily update us by completing the Alumni Update Form. You can also submit your stories and photos to appear in our Alumni Social Media pages. We (and your alumni family) look forward to hearing from you!
As you'll read in this eNews, there are many fun events happening in the next few months for you, your fellow alumni, and your family. If you'd like to get involved with the Alumni Association and/or if you'd like to volunteer an one of these upcoming events, please let me know!
-Julie (Ivers) Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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Reunion 2019: Saturday, April 27
Online Registration Now Open!
All alumni are invited to join us for this wonderful evening to celebrate the 2019 Reunion Classes (all classes ending in "4" and "9"), the Golden Alumni Society (Classes of 1958-1968), and the Class of 2018!
Schedule of Events
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Golden Alumni Reception
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Mass with Father Mac
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm le dîner en bleu & Alumni Achievement Awards Presentation
Registration:
Classes of 1958 - 1969 - Complimentary
Classes of 1970 - 2013 - $40
Classes of 2014 - 2018 - $30
Non-Alumni Guests - $40
Gather your former classmates and get your tickets before they sell out! See complete information and register online at: holyfamily.edu/alumnireunion
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Tigers on the Loose
Wednesday, April 10
Join us at the Museum of the American Revolution for our annual scholarship celebration to raise critical funds for student financial aid.
Tickets include a reception and open bar in the Museum's Liberty Hall and open-air terraces, as well as access to the Museum's exhibition galleries and special presentations of George Washington's War Tent.
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Great Day to be a Tiger Success
Holy Family University celebrated its 65th birthday, Great Day to be a Tiger, on February 11, 2019. The day included events for the entire Holy Family community, such as a Taste of Philadelphia lunch, Tiger Talks, Mass, and a Sto Lat birthday party featuring Bob Kelly of FOX 29, Mummers (Quaker City String Band) and Stock's cake for all!
In addition, the University held a Day of Giving initiative that resulted gifts from 187 donors. Having surpassed the goal of 165 donors, the University will receive a $10,000 match from a group of leadership donors.
Thank you to all our alumni and friends who supported this event! See the pictures and videos at:
holyfamily.edu/greatday
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Campus News...
- Ray and Mildred Taylor Awards Fund Research and Relationship Building Dr. Michael Markowitz, Vice President for Academic Affairs, announced this year's recipients of the Ray and Mildred Taylor Awards during the University's Spring Business Meeting on January 16. The award program was established through an endowment created by Carol Taylor, RN, PhD, a former University faculty member who served from 1979-1987 and 1995-1997 in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. Taylor and her family created the award to honor her parents: Raymond and Mildred Taylor. Carol was honored by the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions in October 2012 with its highest award, the Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award. Read more..
- Holy Family University Launches New MS in Organizational Leadership Program Holy Family University has officially launched its Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership, a Rapid Degree program. Organizational Leadership is a field of study within business management where students learn ways in which highly functional organizations operate and the role that strong leaders play in contributing to this success. Read more...
- Rosen Publishes Pair of Works Dr. Jonathan Rosen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the School of Arts and Sciences, and his co-author, Hanna Samir Kassab, released their latest collaborative book, Corruption, Institutions, and Fragile States. The book was published by Palgrave Macmillan. They previously published Drugs, Gangs, and Violence in September 2018. Read more...
- Holy Family University Receives Title IX Grant Funding for Second Year Holy Family University was awarded an It's On Us PA Grant through the Governor's Office in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Education on January 9, 2019. The grant money, totaling $29,960, will help support continuing education for the Tigers that ROAR program. Read more...
- Ginsberg Named to Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Cohort Dr. Freda Ginsberg, Director of the Counseling Psychology graduate program, has been named to the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) 2019 cohort. Dr. Ginsberg was nominated by Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Read more...
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Spring 2019 Issue of Tri-Lite
Tri-Lite
has been the official student newspaper of Holy Family University since 1954.
Tri-Lite
provides student journalists opportunities to hone their craft and prepare for a career in the evolving media landscape.
Tri-Lite
transitioned from a print publication to a digital presence in October 2017.
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Out of the Darkness Walk
Saturday, April 13
Holy Family's Social Behavioral Sciences Club (SBS) is partnering with the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to host an
Out of the Darkness walk at Holy Family on April 13th at 11:00 AM.
Register or donate today
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Holy Family Day at the Franklin Institute with Marvel Superheroes
Saturday, June 8
The Alumni Association invites the entire Holy Family community to join us on Saturday, June 9
th at the Franklin Institute to visit the new
Marvel: Universe of Superheroes exhibit!
Adult Ticket (Ages 18+): $24
(
$13 off regular priced ticket
)
Youth Ticket (Children 3-18): $18 (
$9 off regular priced ticket)
Children ages 2 and under are free.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance to receive the discount. Tickets include 10:30 AM entrance to the
Marvel: Universe of Superheroes exhibit as well as general admission to the Franklin Institute for the rest of the day. Full price tickets will be available at the door, but do not guarantee access to the exhibit.
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Make a Gift!
The Tigers are calling!
In the coming weeks, you will be contacted by current students from the Phonathon. Please pick up your phone and consider giving to the Blue & White Fund, Holy Family's Annual Fund that supports student financial aid.
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Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday, February 27
On behalf of Karen Galardi, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Holy Family, we invite all alumni to a special dinner and networking event on Wednesday, February 27 at 6pm
Join Dr. Barry Dickinson, Dean of the School of Business Administration, Chris Quinn, Director of the Division of Extended Learning, and special guest for the evening, Pamela Henshall, President of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, to learn how networking opportunities can advance your career.
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Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, March 7
Join your fellow classmates and professors for a special Alumni Happy Hour at Three Monkeys
Cafe,
located minutes from Holy Family's main campus across from the Torresdale Train Station.
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $10-15 per person if paid in advance, $20 at the door.
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HFU Spring Blood Drive
Friday, March 22
(Sponsor code: Holy Family University)
For more information, contact Mark Ness, Faculty, Radiologic Science Program, at [email protected] or 267-341-3275.
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Painting without a Twist
Sunday, April 7
Come support Senior Class Legacy for the Class of 2019 with a fun painting without a twist party. No artistic experience needed - just come ready to have fun and channel your inner Picasso!
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(Doors open at 12:45)
Tickets: $20.00 per person
Contact Sister Maria Annette Mallen, Senior Class Legacy moderator, at
[email protected] or 267-341-5014 for more info.
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Holy Family Bookstore
Need new gear? Want to get a special HFU gift for your fellow alumni?
Shop the rest of the bookstore's website
here.
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Save the Date
School of Business and Division of Extended Learning Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday, February 27
Three Monkeys Happy Hour
Thursday, March 7
Holy Family Spring Blood Drive
Friday, March 22
Painting without a Twist
Sunday, April 7
Tigers on the Loose
Wednesday, April 10
SBS Out of the Darkness Walk
Saturday, April 13
Reunion 2019
Saturday, April 27
Golf Classic 2019
Wednesday, June 5
HFU Franklin Institute Day
Saturday, June 8
Homecoming 2019
Saturday, October 5
Family & Friends Bingo
Sunday, October 27
Quizzo 2019
Friday, November 8
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View the latest issue of
Holy Family Magazine
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Familogue, Holy Family's yearbook, has been digitized and is available online to all alumni for
FREE
!
Beginning with the first graduating class in 1958,
Familogue was published for every class through 2013.
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Order your HFU License Plate Today!
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