May 2019
Upcoming Alumni Events
30th Annual Holy Family Golf Classic 
Wednesday, June 5

Date : Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Time: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Location: The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale

  Join us at one of Philadelphia's premier golf courses to raise critical funds for student financial aid. Tickets include lunch and cocktails, the chance to golf on this exclusive 18-hole Donald Ross golf course , and an evening cocktail reception featuring awards and prize drawings. 

For complete information as well as individual tickets and sponsorships, go to: holyfamily.edu/golf or contact  Christina Bender, Director of Annual Giving, at  267-341-3017  or  [email protected] .

Holy Family Day at the Franklin Institute
Saturday, June 8

The Alumni Association invites the entire Holy Family community to join us on Saturday, June 8 th at 10:30 AM at the Franklin Institute to visit the  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 from the Alumni Office. 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.

Read all about the exhibit and get your tickets today at: holyfamily.edu/hfu-fi-day
Campus News
  • Peterson, Sister Pimentel Named Commencement Honorary Degree Recipients Holy Family University will present two honorary degrees during its 2019 Commencement ceremony, held on Tuesday, May 14 at the Kimmel Center. Thomas Peterson, Network Television Producer, Author, and Catholic Evangelist and Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley have been selected as this year's recipients. Read more...
  • Student Internship Includes a Bit of Disney Magic Justin Biegenwald's internship with Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida was filled with a little bit of magic and a lot of fun. The junior Business Intelligence major spent his spring semester in the Sunshine State through the Disney College Program.Read more...
  • Students Analyze Mumps Outbreak in Philadelphia Stephanie Gunn, Ashley Larsen, Danielle McDermott, and Taryn Velazquez, students in Dr. Michael Dickman's Microbiology class, have been examining the recent Mumps outbreak at local Philadelphia and Bucks County schools. Read more...
  • IPL Collaborative Presents in Paris The Involuntary Pregnancy Loss (IPL) Collaborative, Drs. Kimberly Dasch-Yee, Jenai Grigg, and Stacy McDonald, visited Paris, France from March 5-8 to present at the 8th Annual World Congress of the International Association of Women's Mental Health (IAWMH). Read more...
  • Eighteen Students Present at 21st Annual SEPCHE Honors Conference Eighteen students presented their research projects during the 21st Annual SEPCHE Honors Conference, held at Cabrini University, on Saturday, March 23. Under the direction and guidance of Holy Family University's Honor Council and nominated by their mentoring professors, students presented a variety of academic and artistic presentations. Read more...
Recent Alumni Events
Alumni Reunion 2019
  Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 2019 Alumni Achievement Award Winners, the Golden Alumni Society, and all of the 2019 Reunion Classes (those ending in "4" or "9").

Save the Date for Reunion 2020: April 25, 2020 
To volunteer as a Class Rep, please contact the Alumni Office and watch for updates at:  holyfamily.edu/alumnireunion
Tigers on the Loose
Holy Family's Alumni Board of Directors were proud sponsors of Tigers on the Loose!

Thank you to everyone who attended Tigers on the Loose 2019 at the Museum of the American Revolution! Nearly 200 guests enjoyed a fun night out with Ben Franklin and fellow Holy Family friends, faculty and alumni -- all while raising critical funds for student financial aid.  See the photos here.

Stay tuned to holyfamily.edu/tigersloose for updates about the date and location for Tigers on the Loose 2020!
In This Issue...
Make a Gift!
Support Holy Family students with a gift to the Blue & White Fund!
Save the Date for Upcoming Alumni Events

Commencement
Tuesday, May 14

Golf Classic
Wednesday, June 5

HFU Franklin Institute Day
Saturday, June 8

Holy Family Day at the Phillies
Thursday, September 12

Family & Friends Bingo
Sunday, October 27

Quizzo
Friday, November 8

Christmas Rose
Friday, December 6

Now Accepting Applications for the Alumni Board of Directors

Want to get involved and serve the University on behalf of the Alumni Association? Consider joining the Alumni Board of Directors!

Candidates interested in joining the Alumni Board will need to submit a copy of their resume and a letter of intent, which will be reviewed by the Board prior to the vote. 


PS - Want to get involved in a different way, such as serving as a Class Rep or on volunteering at an event or on a Board Subcommittee, contact the Alumni Office at 267-341-5017 or at [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your support!
Travel with Holy Family

For over 10 years, Holy Family has partnered with EF Educational Tours to travel all over the globe and explore culture, healthcare, education, art, biodiversity, history, and geography. 

The trips are open to all HFU students, alumni, family, and friends, and travel packages include flights, lodging, ground transportation, many meals, guides, and tours.

Visit the HFU Abroad page for complete information, including photos and the Travel Blog from past trips as well as links to information about upcoming trips: 

Germany, Italy & Switzerland
(May 2019)

London & Paris
(December 2019)

Peru
(May 2020)
Familogue Now Online!

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.

To view, search, and download Holy Family yearbooks, please visit holyfamily.edu/yearbooks.
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