Greetings!
In two weeks, Holy Family University will celebrate its 66th birthday! The Charter Day celebration, now referred to as Great Day to be a Tiger, includes Mass, Tiger Talks (like TED talks), a Birthday Party with Stock's Birthday Cake, and our second annual Day of Giving Campaign. Our goal is to break the donor participation record with 200 donors in one day!
Detailed information will be coming soon, but we hope you will consider making a gift to the University to commemorate this exciting milestone.
In the meantime, read on about all of the exciting things happening on campus and mark your calendar to join us at an upcoming Alumni Event! Thank you for your continued support in all our initiatives and hope to see you soon.
Julie Rempfer '10
Assistant Director for Alumni and Parent Relations
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ALUMNI AXE THROWING
Thursday, March 19
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Grab a friend or two, and join us for our first ever Axe Throwing Night at Mazhu Axes, the premiere axe throwing facility in NE Philadelphia!
If purchased in advance, alumni tickets cost $25 per person and non-alumni guests cost $30 per person.
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HOLY FAMILY NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES
Tuesday, April 7
The entire community is invited to join us at Citizens Bank Park for the 7:05 PM game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
In addition to supporting Holy Family, it will also be a Hatfield Dollar Dog Night!
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REUNION 2020
Saturday, April 25
All alumni are invited to celebrate the 2020 Reunion Classes (those classes ending in "0" and "5"), the Golden Alumni Society (Classes of 1958-1969), the Class of 2019 and the 2020 Alumni Achievement Award Winners.
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Middle States Update
Many of you are aware that Holy Family University (HFU) is accredited by the regional accreditation agency, the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE), generally referred to as Middle States. To maintain accreditation, the University must periodically apply for reaffirmation of accreditation. For HFU, this is occurring during the 2020-2021 academic year.
In preparation for this reaffirmation, under the direction of the MSCHE Steering Committee comprised of appointed faculty and staff members, Holy Family University has been engaged in an in-depth self-study, following MSCHE’s Requirements of Affiliation and the Standards of Accreditation.
We want you to be a part of the process. Over the next year, all alumni are encouraged to regularly visit
holyfamily.edu/middlestates
to read detailed information and updates, and to participate and contribute to our self-study process.
We thank you in advance for your feedback!
Dr. Bernice Purcell, DBA ’85 and John Andelfinger, Co-Chairs of the Middle States Steering Committee
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Holy Family Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Officially Inducted
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Holy Family University officially inducted the newest members of the Holy Family Athletics Hall of Fame, as three outstanding student-athletes and two legendary coaches were enshrined as the Class of 2019 on Saturday night at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast.
This year's class included,
Catherine Carr
'11 (Women's Basketball), Melissa Murphy '03 (Women's Soccer), Allison Maddock '01 (Softball), Mike McLaughlin '91 (Women's Basketball Head Coach) and Dan Williams (Men's Basketball Head Coach).
Nearly 160 guests were on hand for the first Hall of Fame induction since 2010. The induction ceremony began with emcee James Allsman, the Voice of the Tigers, welcoming everyone and introducing
Tim Hamill '04 M'08
, Holy Family's
Director of Athletics.
Each inductee was introduced by someone of their choosing that shared stories, memories and career-highlights of each individual.
"It was an amazing evening highlighting the careers of five individuals that made a huge impact at Holy Family," said Hamill. "To officially induct them as Hall of Famers is truly an honor. It was great to see so many alumni along with family and friends. The love and support for all inductees was on full display tonight."
The Holy Family Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 with the inaugural class to honor those former Holy Family student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have exhibited high moral character as defined in the University's Mission Statement and Core Values.
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- Students, Faculty and Staff Pitch-In at Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service On Monday January 20, eighty Holy Family faculty, staff, and students joined over five thousand volunteers at Girard College–and 150,000 across the region–for the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service, the largest in the nation. University President Sister Maureen, CSFN, PhD, participated in the Opening Ceremonies, alongside Governor Tom Wolf, Mayor Jim Kenney, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr., Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro as well as other local dignitaries and sponsors. Read more here.
- Sister Maureen visits Marco Island, FL University President, Sister Maureen McGarrity, CSFN, PhD traveled to Marco Island, FL on January 5th and enjoyed lunch with Bob and Joan Fiorentino '83, Denise McNulty, DNP '86 and Denise's friend,Tony (pictured above).
- Criminal Justice Program Receives Significant Research Grant Patricia Griffin, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Graduate Criminal Justice Program, has been awarded a considerable research grant of up to $180,000 to assess the practices and outcomes of the Bucks County Drug Court. Drug Court aims to break the cycle of addiction, crime, and repeat incarceration by offering an alternative pathway for offenders living with substance use disorders. Applicants accepted into the program receive comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation services designed to build the skills needed to become productive members of society. Read more here.
- Nursing Students Experience Hands-On HAZMAT Learning Simulation On January 14, thirty nursing students in Holy Family’s Fast Track Second Degree nursing program (pictured above) participated in a hazardous material (HAZMAT) simulation at the University’s Newtown campus, supervised by Detective Joseph Rovnan, Philadelphia Police Department Counter-Terrorism Operations. The students were divided into two groups, responders and victims, so they could immerse themselves and get a 360-degree viewpoint of their function and appreciation for the individuals being cared for in an emergency. See photos and read more here.
- Holy Family Alumni Now on Instagram In addition to Facebook, Twitter, and a LinkedIn Networking Group, Holy Family's Alumni Office is now on Instagram! All alumni are encouraged to follow for fun posts (like Throwback Thursday) and to stay connected to the University. Click here to submit a photo for Holy Family Alumni's social media.
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Last Call for Nominations: 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards
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All alumni, faculty, and staff members are invited to nominate a deserving alum for the 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards, which honor graduates who have displayed great accomplishment(s) in one or more of the following areas: professional achievement, community volunteer service, and humanitarian efforts.
Nominations must be received by February 15.
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Alumni Benefits & Services
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ALUMNI BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: NORTHEAST CYCLE DISCOUNT
Holy Family's Alumni Office is pleased to announce a new partnership with Northeast Cycle, an indoor cycling studio, which is located in Morrell Plaza (9910 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia PA 19114).
All Holy Family alumni can enjoy their first class for FREE and a 10% discount by using the code “HFUALUMNI” when booking online at
northeastcycle215.com
or via the
MindBody app
.
Special thanks to Northeast Cycle owner, Dana Dobrowolski ’10, for this special deal!
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Save the date of Tuesday, February 11
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Save the date of Tuesday, February 11!
Please join us on Tuesday, February 11 for Holy Family University's second annual Day of Giving campaign!
In conjunction with Great Day to be a Tiger, Day of Giving encourages our alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students to reflect on our past and to demonstrate their belief in The Value of Family.
For more information on Day of Giving, please contact Christina Bender, Director of Annual Giving, at 267-341-3017 or
cbender@holyfamily.edu
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Holy Family University Alumni Office
Marian Hall
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(267) 341 - 5017
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