January 23, 2015
Alumni News and Events
What's happening at HF?

We're so pleased to announce and invite you to attend the Alumni Reunion Brunch this May! Brunch will be held on the Sunday before commencement and we wish for all alumni classes to join us for an excellent meal and a morning of reconnecting with old friends. Details are below. 

Thanks for staying connected. We hope to see you soon!
Alumni Brunch
Please join us for an Alumni Reunion Brunch on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Maggies on the Waterfront (9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114) from 11am to 2pm. We welcome all alumni to partake in this event, with a special invitation extended to our special anniversary classes ('10, '05, '00, '95, '90, '85, '80, '75, '70, '60) and our Golden Graduates celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Class of 1965. The cost of this event is $25 per person and includes a buffet of breakfast and lunch food items, coffee, tea and two mimosas or bloody mary's per person. 
 
All guests must RSVP and purchase tickets in advance. Please [email protected] for more information

 

Event Details 

When: May 17, 2015
Where: Maggies on the Waterfront
9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Time: 11am to 2pm
Ticket Price: $25 per person

Who: ALL ALUMNI! 

SEPCHE Alumni Summit
On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Holy Family alumni will have the opportunity to gather and connect with alumni from Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Immaculata University, and Neumann University at our first-ever SEPCHE Alumni Summit.

The Alumni and Career offices at the SEPCHE- the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education- member schools are working together on this event. The program, taking place on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Pyramid Club in Center City Philadelphia will feature a reception, a keynote speaker on the topic of leadership, and the opportunity to meet with professionals from a variety of fields. 

Registration information will be available soon and space will be limited to 20 guests per school. If you are interested in attending, please email the Alumni Office at [email protected]. We will provide advance registration information to all those who RSVP now. 
Life After Ferguson 
Where Do We Go From Here?

This year, in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, the Holy Family University Diversity Team is hosting a major event on campus. On Thursday afternoon, January 29th, 1:00pm-3:00 pm, ETC Auditorium there will be a panel-led forum entitled, "Life after Ferguson: Where do we go from here? The goal or purpose of this event is to identify strategies to move beyond the current state of racial tension, violence, and unrest that exists in our city and our nation following the events of Ferguson and New York City. In an effort to promote healing through meaningful dialogue between members of law enforcement and the community, especially the black community, the panel will respond to questions posed to them by our moderator, Dr. James Huber. This event is open to the public as well as our campus community, so it would be most helpful if you could RSVP if you plan to attend with the number of people you wish to bring.

RSVP to Dr. Gloria Kersey-Matusiak at [email protected].
Winterfest at Newtown Campus


Folio Submissions- Deadline extended
Alumni are invited to submit writing (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, plays, and screenplays) and original artwork (photographs or scans of other visual art) to Folio- Holy Family's literary magazine! Submissions are due by January 30 and can be uploaded at: 


Email [email protected] for more information. 
BINGO- Save the Date
The Friends and Family of Holy Family University are hosting their annual BINGO event on Sunday, March 22, 2015. 

Go Bananas for the Scholarship Fund

Join the Holy Family Alumni Association at Go Bananas in Southampton, PA for a yogurt fundraiser on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2pm to 6pm. The cost of this event is $10 per person at the door for a cup of yogurt and choice of cofee, tea or hot chocolate. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. 

 

Contact [email protected] for more information. 

 

Event Details 

When: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Where: Go Bananas, Southampton Shopping Center, 
516 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Cost: $10 per person

Who: All Alumni! 

Back to Class with the School of Ed
The School of Education invites you back to the classroom! If lifelong learning is your passion or if you would like to experience a bit of what the School of Education can offer, join us for a free class this spring.

Topics, dates and registration information are available here
ZUMBA Class
 
Mark your calendars for ZUMBA at HF! Alumna Jenna Spadaccino leads a great, hour-long workout! 

January - 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

Classes are held at 6pm in the Campus Center on all dates listed above. These classes are free and open to alumni. Hope you'll join us this semester!
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering with Holy Family? We have two opportunities for alumni to get involved.

Join the Alumni Board! If you're interested in serving on the Alumni Association Board, please contact us at [email protected]. The Board meets 4-5 times per year and develops events, volunteer opportunities and fundraising ideas in conjunction with the Alumni Office. 

Become an Alumni Admissions Ambassador! Are you interested in sharing your experiences as a Holy Family student and working with the Admissions Office to recruit new students? Contact Tim at [email protected] for more information. 
Counseling Continuing Education
Holy Family University is offering continuing education workshops for licensed professionals and other community mental health and social service providers during the 2014-2015 school year. These eight (8) workshops provide NBCC-approved Continuing Education Units (CEU) for licensed professionals and other community mental health and social service providers in fulfillment of licensure renewal requirements, employer requirements, or professional development goals.

Annual Fund
Annual fund mailings are going out to alumni! Look for them to arrive in your mailbox over the next few weeks. If you'd like to make a gift online, you can do so here: http://www.holyfamily.edu/about-holy-family-u/general-info/giving-to-hfu/ways-to-give

Thank you for your continued support of Holy Family. 

As always, if you have any additional questions, comments or needs we can address, do not hesitate to contact us.  

Best,

Alumni Office
Holy Family University

In This Issue
Events
1/29- Life After Ferguson
2/7- Winterfest at Newtown
3/22- BINGO
4/16- SEPCHE Alumni Summit
4/19- Go Bananas Fundraiser
5/17- Alumni Brunch 

Various Dates- ZUMBA
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