What an amazing few weeks! Since the last issue, we've celebrated and seen so many of you at the Scholarship Ball, Commencement (and related end of the year ceremonies), and Alumni Reunion 2018, le diner en bleu! Read all about those events and other exciting campus news in this issue and save the date for the Fall events!
Request for updates! We want to know what you're up to both professionally and personally (so we can celebrate you!) and we also want to confirm that we have your current contact information to send the University Magazine and related updates.
Thank you and happy reading!
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Alumni Reunion 2018
On Saturday, May 12, Holy Family
alumni from all class years and their guests celebrated the
2018 Reunion Classes (all classes ending in "3" and "8"), the Golden Alumni Society (Classes of 1958-1967), and the Class of 2017 at Reunion 2018, le diner en bleu!
After 4pm Mass with Father Mac and a visit to the Bookstore, alumni from all class years and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale.
Guests reconnected over hors d'oeuvres and an open bar at the cocktail reception and heard inspiring words from Sister Maureen and the Amazing Class of 1968 - who commemorated their 50th Anniversary by starting a scholarship!
After a delicious dinner buffet, everyone
danced the rest of the night away! Before heading home, alumni guests were given a Reunion tote bag/backpack and a unique Alumni Association key chain.
Congratulations to Aileen (Donnelly) Conway '68, the winner of our
early registration prize pack, which included a stuffed Tiger, t-shirt, tote, water bottle, decals, and more!
Thank you to everyone who came and to everyone who helped make the evening such a success.
We hope to see you next year!
Save the date for Reunion 2019:
Saturday, April 27, 2019
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Welcome to the Alumni Family,
Class of 2018!
On Tuesday, May 15, Holy Family University proudly conferred 774 total degrees to future teachers, nurses, business professionals, and more during its 2018 Commencement ceremonies.
Student Awards
The Mother M. Neomisia Award was established by the Board of Trustees to honor the foundress and first President of Holy Family. This distinction is given annually to the Senior whose qualities of service and loyalty to the University merit particular distinction. The
Mother M. Neomisia Award was presented to Matthew Weed, BA, '18.
The Alumni Senior Award is presented annually on behalf of the Holy Family University Alumni Association and honors a graduating student who best represents the student body through his/her campus involvement, community service on behalf of the University, life experience, and academic achievements.
The Alumni Senior Award was presented to Jenna Brenner, BSN, '18 by Paula McCourt '01, PhD, Secretary of the Alumni Board of Directors.
Retiring Faculty Recognition
Holy Family University honored three of its retiring faculty: Dr. James Huber, Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Patricia Michael, Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Kathleen Quinn, Professor in the School of Education.
Honorary Degrees
Holy Family University presented four honorary degrees during Commencement. Albert Tantala Sr., President of Tantala Associates, LLC, Engineers and Architects; Pamela Rainey Lawler, Founder, Philabundance; Dennis Colgan Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Barthco International, Inc.; and Audrey Evans, MD, a pediatric oncologist and co-founder of the original Ronald McDonald House were selected as this year's recipients.
Read more about each recipient here.
Holy Family proudly bestowed the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to all of the recipients. It is the highest honor that the University grants and is presented to individuals whose contributions to the public good warrant exceptional recognition.
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Campus News
- Jayda Pugliese '09 M'14 Named a Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Jayda Pugliese, a Holy Family University alumna (BA '09, MEd '14) and current student in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program, has been named a finalist for the 2019 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award, presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Read more here.
- Division of Extended Learning Names Recipients of End of Year Awards. Holy Family University's Division of Extended Learning announced the four recipients of its End of Year awards during the Extended Learning Graduate Reception on Thursday, May 3 at the University's Bensalem location. Read more here.
- SNAHP Faculty Present at Nursing Education Research Conference. Dr. Cathy Heilferty, Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, and Dr. Mary Wombwell, Professor & Coordinator of the RN-BSN Program, presented at the NLN/Sigma Theta Tau: Nursing Education Research Conference, held from April 19-21 in Washington DC. Read more here.
- Dr. Stacy McDonald Presented Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Stacy McDonald, Associate Professor of Psychology for the School of Arts and Sciences, was presented the Teaching Excellence Award during the school's faculty meeting on April 17. The Teaching Excellence Award honors full-time faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated innovation and dedication in the art of teaching.Read more here.
- Rielly-Carroll Receives Grant to Study Seagrass Fragmentation in Barnegat Bay Dr. Elizabeth Rielly-Carroll, Assistant Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences, received a grant from the PADI Foundation to study seagrass fragmentation in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. The grant totals $3,180. Read more here.
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25th Annual Scholarship Ball
Thank you to everyone who attended the 25th Annual Scholarship Ball on Saturday, May 5 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel.
We honored Gail Kass, President and CEO of NewCourtland Senior Services, and the evening's proceeds benefited student financial aid.
Special thanks to Ricky Haldis '16, owner of Wise Owl Multimedia, who produced this special video for the Ball featuring students, alumni, and friends of Holy Family University.
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As always, if you have any additional questions, comments or needs we can address, do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your support!
Julie (Ivers) Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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Holy Family LinkedIn Survey
Holy Family's Marketing and Communications team is actively working to better understand how our alumni view and use
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SAVE THE DATE
Homecoming 2018
Saturday, September 29
Alumni Quizzo
Friday, November 2
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 27
Nativity & Christmas Tree Lighting
November/December 2018
Reunion 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Golf Classic 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
More events and details coming soon!
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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 Fridays' posts.
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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
[email protected]
Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing from you!
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