Spring has sprung! Read on for complete information about the Alumni Achievement Award winners, the Reunion, and a plethora of other Alumni events, career fairs, and campus news.
We want to hear from you! Please don't hesitate to contact the Alumni Office with any and all questions, concerns, address changes and personal and professional news. You can also easily update your information through the
Alumni Update Form.
Thank you for your continued support!
-Julie Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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Congratulations to the
2019 Alumni Achievement Award Winners!
The Alumni Association selected four distinguished alumni to receive the Alumni Achievement Award, which honors those graduates who display great accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts.
The winners will be honored during the upcoming Alumni Reunion at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Congratulations!
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Last Call for Tigers on the Loose!
Wednesday, April 10
Join alumni and friends at the Museum of the American Revolution for our new 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.
The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, April 3.
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Reunion 2019: Saturday, April 27
All alumni (regardless of class year) are invited to join us in celebrating 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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Holy Family University Family Center
Spring 2019
Workshops
Beginning April 4, the F
amily Center will host four
"Living Fully" workshops and a Book Discussion, designed to explore contemporary issues.
All Living Fully sessions below will be held
on Thursdays from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in ETC 211.
Thursday, April 4
Concerned About the Alcohol and/or Drug Use of a Friend or Loved One: How Can I Help!
Presented by: John Watson, MS, NCC, LPC, Director of Counseling Services, Holy Family University
Thursday, April 11
Bamboozle Proof!
Presented by: Glenn Gatlin, MA, Instructional Technologist, Holy Family University
Thursday, April 25
Shedding the Stigma of Addiction
Presented by: Patrick McElwaine, PsyD '00, M'04 Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Sciences, Holy Family University
Thursday, May 2
Job Hunting 101
Presented by: Gene Kovalchick, MS, VP for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, Holy Family University and Don Brom, MS, Careers Center Director, Holy Family University
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Campus News...
- Holy Family's Alternative Spring Break 2019 For the past 13 years, Holy Family University has participated in Habitat for Humanity's Alternative Spring Break program, which provides college students with an opportunity to make the most of the short break that takes place in March. This year, 25 students and 4 faculty/staff chaperones from Holy Family traveled to Laredo, TX to work with the Laredo Habitat for Humanity to build decent, affordable homes for those in need. Read more about Holy Family's Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter...
- Honors Symposium Showcases Student Research The Honors Program at Holy Family hosted its Honors Symposium on Friday, March 1. Each Honors Program student is required to work on a research project with a faculty mentor as part of the Honors Program requirements. This event is the culmination of that research experience, where the Honors Program juniors are presenting their research projects. Read more...
- Rosen Speaks at Mexican Senate Dr. Jonathan Rosen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the School of Arts and Sciences, recently participated in a daylong event at the Mexican Senate where he spoke about the opioid epidemic in the United States. The Mexican Senate spent the day examining opioid production in Mexico, specifically Guerrero, a state located in the south of Mexico, that is a leader in producing opium. Read more...
- Hope's Book Explores Important Poets Warren Hope, an adjunct professor for the School of Arts and Sciences, recently published A Movement of Minds, a collection of biographical sketches of important poets. The book was published by Greenwich Exchange Publishing. Read more...
- Pair of Professors Awarded Grant for Teaching Psychology Skills Dr. Alexa Bonacquisti and Dr. Patrick McElwaine 00 M'04, Assistant Professors in the Graduate Counseling Psychology program, were recently awarded a $1,500 Instructional Resource Award grant from the Society for Teaching of Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association, to develop modules for teaching counseling skills. Read more...
- CJMA Student Presents at ACJS Conference Kate Coffey, a graduate student in the Criminal Justice program, recently submitted and had her paper accepted by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). Her presentation, entitled "The Effectiveness of Mentoring on Juvenile Delinquency", was presented on Saturday, March 30 at The ACJS 56th Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more...
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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.
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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 8
th at the Franklin Institute to visit the new
Marvel: Universe of Superheroes exhibit!
Adult Ticket (Ages 18+): $24
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$13 off regular priced ticket
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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!
Support Holy Family students with a gift to the Blue & White Fund!
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Save the Date
Tigers on the Loose
Wednesday, April 10
SBS Out of the Darkness Walk
Saturday, April 13
SPMM Alumni Event
Monday, April 15
Psychology & Criminal Justice Career Fair
Wednesday, April 17
Folio Night
Wednesday, April 17
Business Career Fair
Tuesday, April 23
Nursing Career Fair
Wednesday, April 24
Reunion 2019
Saturday, April 27
DEL Alumni Reception
Thursday, May 2
Golf Classic 2019
Wednesday, June 5
HFU Franklin Institute Day
Saturday, June 8
Family & Friends Bingo
Sunday, October 27
Quizzo 2019
Friday, November 8
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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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Sports Management Marketing (SPMM)
Alumni Networking Event
Monday, April 15
On behalf of the SPMM 439 Senior Seminar Class, all alumni are invited to the 1st Annual SPMM Alumni Networking Event. The event includes a guest speaker from the Philadelphia Soul and it is a great opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and professors. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Monday, April 15th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Campus Center Room 115
Please contact the Alumni Office at [email protected] or by phone at (267) 341-5017 no later than Friday, April 12th to RSVP.
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Folio Night 2019
Wednesday, April 17
Serving as Holy Family University's literary magazine since 1959, Holy Family
Folio
is a lasting tradition that celebrates the creativity and artistic integrity of its contributors.
Come celebrate the release of Folio's 42nd issue, featuring special readings. Food and Drinks will be served.
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Campus Center Room 115
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Holy Family University Spring Career Fairs
Looking for a job? The Careers Center provides a comprehensive list of services available to all alumni for FREE including, but not limited to, career counseling, writing resumes and cover letters, interview skills and mock interviews, networking tips and job search techniques.
Grab your resume and head to an upcoming Career Fair! All events take place in the Campus Center Lobbies and/or Campus Center Gym.
Psychology & Criminal Justice Career Fair
Wednesday, April 17
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Business Career Fair
Tuesday, April 23
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Nursing Career Fair
Wednesday, April 24
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
For complete details, contact Don Brom, Careers Center Director at 267-341-3224 or by email at: [email protected].
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Educational Research Forum
Thursday, April 25
The School of Education invites all alumni to attend its annual Educational Research Forum. This year's event will include a reception followed by p
resentations from doctoral students, Lisette Agosto and Robert Boffa, as well as from faculty members, Roger Gee, Patricia Joergensen, Roseanna Wright, Helen Hoffner & Stephen Young.
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Place: ETC Lobby & First Floor Classrooms
For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Zook, Dean of the School of Education at
[email protected].
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Division of Extended Learning (DEL)
Graduation Reception
Thursday, May 2
The Division of Extended Learning and Continuing Education invites all alumni to a graduation reception, honoring the Class of 2019!
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Place: Campus Center Room 115
For more information, contact Amy Brandt,
Admissions Support Specialist for the Extending Learning Program, at [email protected]
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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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