Happy New Year! On behalf of everyone in the Alumni Office and on the Alumni Board of Directors, we wish you a joyful, healthy, and successful 2019.
If you have questions or feedback about anything included in this eNewsletter or if you would like to get more involved with the Alumni Office or Board of Directors, please let me know!
-Julie (Ivers) Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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Last Call for Nominations:
Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award is given to a graduate who displays great accomplishment(s) in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts. Through these accomplishments, these alumni bring recognition to themselves and to Holy Family.
To nominate an alumnus or alumna for this Award, go to:
Nominations must be received by January 31st. In addition to being recognized on campus and in various other promotions, winner(s) will receive two complimentary tickets to Reunion 2019 on April 27th, where they will be formally recognized by their peers and the HFU community.
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Holy Family University has celebrated the birthday of its founding charter for many years. Each February, our recognition of this historic event provides meaningful opportunities for the University community to reflect on how far we have come as an institution of higher learning and the mission that guides us.
Visit
holyfamily.edu/greatday to see the full schedule and register for all of the
FREE events planned, including a 'Sto Lat' birthday party with special guests!
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HOT OFF THE PRESSES:
Holy Family Magazine
The latest Holy Family University Magazine is now available online and explores topics of national security, stress and burnout in the nursing field, and record-breaking athletic performances. Let us know what you think by sending a Letter to the Editor.
Check your mailboxes! All alumni should have received a hard copy of this issue.
Didn't receive it? Contact the Alumni Office
to confirm that we have your correct mailing address.
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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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Registration coming soon!
Alumni from all classes are invited to celebrate the 2019 Reunion Classes (all those ending in "4" and "9"), our Golden Alumni Society (Classes of 1958-1968), and the Class of 2018!
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Campus News...
- A Year in Review: 2018 Holy Family University was blessed with good fortunes and positive outcomes throughout 2018. Students across a variety of disciplines participated in conferences and internships that boosted their classroom experience with experiential opportunities; faculty across each school published scholarly work that reinforces the academic quality and rigors, and the University was the recipient of numerous grants and gifts that will impact future generations of students. Here is a look back at some of our favorite moments. Read more...
- Abigail Wernicki, PhD Named Vice President for Student Affairs On December 17, 2018, Holy Family University announced the appointment of Abigail Wernicki, PhD, as Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr. Wernicki has over 10 years of experience as an undergraduate instructor and holds a PhD in Theological and Philosophical Studies from Drew University in Madison, NJ. In addition, she has combined experience in graduate and undergraduate enrollment management, communications and marketing, and program development. Read more...
- Christmas Boxes Donated to Dominican Republic
Students from the School of Business Administration's Freshmen Experience class (FEXP) compiled and wrapped 102 Christmas boxes for children in the Dominican Republic. The gifts will be delivered and distributed through Operation Christmas Child.
Thirty-five freshmen and nine upperclassmen came together in early December to put together the gift boxes, which included unique gifts for each age group.
Read more..
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Holy Family Art Exhibit in NYC
Pam Flynn, Professor of Art and Coordinator of Fine Arts at Holy Family University, announced,
Balance, her new exhibit will be coming to the NYC's Ceres Gallery in February.
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Save the Date: Holy Family Day at the Franklin Institute
Saturday, June 8
Alumni and families are invited to join us for Holy Family's Day at the Franklin Institute! Discounted tickets must be purchased in advance and will include access to the museum and a 10:30am tour of the special exhibit,
Marvel Universe of SuperHeroes!
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Make a Gift!
The Blue & White Fund is the primary source of individual support for Holy Family University with unrestricted gifts providing immediate impact on student success.
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Tell us your news!
Have you recently moved? Changed jobs? Gotten married? Do you have other personal or professional news you'd like to share?
Tell us your news by completing our
Alumni Update Form.We look forward to celebrating your success in the upcoming issue of Holy Family's Magazine!
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Happy Hour at Three Monkeys
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.
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etails and registration coming soon!
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Calling all Alumni who love to travel!
Together with Shelley Robbins, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, we are developing an exclusive travel opportunity for our alumni and friends in 2020.
Please help us plan this trip by completing this 1 minute survey about your travel preferences.
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Familogue Yearbook Now Online!
Familogue, Holy Family University's yearbook, is now digitized and available online to all alumni for
FREE!
Beginning with the first graduating class in 1958, Familogue was published for every class through the Class of 2013.
To view, search, and download Holy Family yearbooks, please visit
holyfamily.edu/yearbooks.
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Holy Family Alumni Social Media:
Featuring YOU!
Want to see yourself in our social media posts on
Facebook &
Twitter? Submit your stories and photos today
here!
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Karaoke Night & Food Truck!
Come support Senior Class Legacy for the Class of 2019 with a fun Karaoke Night and Philly Goodfellas food truck!
When? Thursday January 17
Time? Doors open at 5pm
Tickets? $5.00 per person
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Save the Date
Monday, February 11
Three Monkeys Happy Hour
Thursday, March 7
Tigers on the Loose
Wednesday, April 10
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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Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter Bingo
Holy Family University's Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be hosting their annual Bingo and Basket Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased at:
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Order your HFU License Plate Today!
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Alumni Benefits & Quick Links:
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