On this anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, we remember those who's lives were lost or changed that day, and pray for those still grieving the loss of a loved one.

 

Fall 2015 is off to a great start here on campus. We welcomed the 3rd largest freshmen class in University history - 350 students! The Class of 2019 was accompanied on their first day of classes by the locally famous Pope Bot (recap below). Zumba returned this week and we are gearing up for next week's Food Truck Festival. In November, your Alumni Association Board is hosting their first fundraiser, a Quizzo night at Cannstatter. It will be a busy fall and we couldn't be more excited! Thanks for staying connected. 

 

Please contact us at [email protected] with questions or feedback. 

Social-media phenomenon "Pope Bot," started by the Philadelphia-based radio morning show Preston and Steve, has been traveling around Philadelphia and made a stop at Holy Family for the first day of classes. Pictures from Pope Bot's visit to campus are posted on Facebook. Sister Maureen, President of Holy Family, called into Preston and Steve during Pope Bot's visit. You can hear her conversation with WMMR via Youtube. 

We are celebrating the World Meeting of Families here at Holy Family. A list of activities and events is available on our website. 

WMOF Activities @ HFU! 

Dr. Larry Riley, History professor at Holy Family from 1985 to 2000, who passed away recently. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family during this difficult time. 

Lisa Vivino '96 shared her thoughts on the passing of Dr. Riley:

"Mentor, advisor, professor, friend and great debate partner... Dr. Riley was one of a kind and many of us learned so much from him and all of the life adventures he shared so willingly with us during his tenure at Holy Family. He gave of himself selflessly and we all reaped the benefits of that selflessness. He will be missed by so many. I can hear him arguing about Gilgamesh with St. Peter already..."

An obituary for Dr. Riley is posted on Philly.com.

The Admissions Office needs you! Doug Ulrich '12 is recruiting Alumni Ambassadors to assist in the recruiting process. Ambassadors attend events in their local areas and provide information for prospective students about Holy Family while sharing their experience as a student. Help us find and welcome the next generation of Holy Family students. 

if you are interested in volunteering as an Alumni Ambassador, please contact Doug at [email protected]. 

Alumna Jenna Spacaccino '13 leads this dance-exercise class- free and open to all alumni.

The fifth annual School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions Alumni Association Reunion and Distinguished Lecture Program will feature Sorrel King, who will lecture on the topic of "Creating a Culture of Patient Safety Together."

 

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Education Technology Center Auditorium

Holy Family University

9801 Frankford Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19114

 

Cost: $25 per person

Reception - 6 pm, Lecture - 7pm

There will be a book signing by Ms. King after the lecture. One continuing education hour will be given to all registered nurses who attend the lecture.

 

Questions? Email [email protected] or call Wendi Smith at 267-341-3294.

In 2001 Sorrel King's daughter Josie died as a result of medical errors. Consumed by grief Sorrel was determined to honor Josie's memory. She and her husband created the Josie King Foundation. Setting out to prevent patients from being harmed or killed by medical errors, she entered a world unknown to her-the health care industry. Sorrel King has become a nationally renowned patient safety advocate. As a public speaker she travels the country spreading her message to hospitals, doctors, nurses, CEOs, board members, medical/ nursing students and more in hopes that Josie's story will inspire change thus creating a better, safer healthcare industry for us all. 

 

Sorrell King was chosen as one of "50 Women Changing the World" by Woman's Day magazine in February 2010 and is the author of "Josie's Story: A Mother's Inspiring Crusade to Make Medical Care Safe."

Holy Family University is proud to partner with the Food Trust to welcome students, staff, faculty, alumni, and our community to the first ever campus Food Truck Festival!

Due to a larger-than-expected response, tickets for the Food Truck Festival are SOLD OUT! The wait list for tickets is open. Click the link below to register.

The Holy Family Alumni Association Board is hosting a Quizzo night on Friday, November 6th from 7pm to 11pm at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein. Tickets are $30 per person and include a dinner buffet, draft beer, wine and soda and a quizzo game with cash prizes! 

Contact [email protected] to purchase tickets.

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

Best,