October 2020
Quizzo Registration: Now Open!
Holy Family University’s Alumni Association is pleased to host the 6th Annual Alumni Quizzo Night (virtually!) on Friday, November 6, 2020 with quizmaster, Stephanie Morgan ‘12!

This virtual fundraising event is open to the entire Holy Family community.

All proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.

See complete details and get your team's tickets at: holyfamily.edu/alumniquizzo
Blue & White Fund
Now, more than ever, our students need you!

Over 95% of our incoming undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Your support of the Blue & White Fund, regardless of the gift size, helps them realize their dreams.

You have a variety of ways to give, and your gift might even be matched or qualify you for membership in one of Holy Family University's donor clubs. If you haven't made your gift yet, please contact Christina Bender, Director of Annual Giving, at 267-341-3017 or by email at: cbender@holyfamily.edu.
Alumni Record Updates
What have you been up to? New job, promotion, or retirement news to share? Have you gotten engaged, married, or welcomed a new addition to the family? Do you have a new address and/or updated contact information?

Tell us so we can update our alumni database!
Simply send us an email or complete the Alumni Update Form.

You can also choose to have your personal or professional updates featured in the Class Notes section of Holy Family's Magazine. Deadline for the next issue is October 31, 2020.
Alumni Events
Thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual events so far this semester! Networking events, happy hours, an Alumni concert and more.

Actual feedback received:

"It was great catching up with classmates from the past."

"I enjoyed meeting the career and alumni team. Having different recruiters available to speak with in the breakout groups was a nice experience to learn and connect with."

"It was one of the best nights spent in my room ever."
Watch (or rewatch) the Facebook Live recording of the Spirit Week Alumni Concert with Melissa Wegfahrt '15 here.
Upcoming Alumni Events:

From Quizzo to stand-up comedy wine tasting, there are more fun, virtual events coming up for you and your classmates to join in! Click on each event title for more information.

For a complete list of all alumni events, please visit: holyfamily.edu/calendar.
Holy Family in the News
Updates from Campus Ministry
While restrictions due to the pandemic have made it challenging to gather in person, we can still gather virtually as a University community.

Weekday Mass: The entire campus community is invited to join in the celebration of the weekday Mass, presented virtually each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1 pm. See the complete information and WebEx link here.

Bear Mountain: In lieu of the traditional bus trip, Father James MacNew, OSFS, Director of Campus Ministry, is collecting prayer intentions to be delivered to Bear Mountain, NY. All submissions are completely anonymous and can be submitted here.
Online Options for Graduate Programs are Extensive at Holy Family
Thinking about another degree? Long before COVID-19 entered our lives, Holy Family began offering a broad array of masters and doctoral level degree programs in a fully online format designed to meet the needs of busy professionals and others who aspire to advance their careers.

“We’ve been presenting graduate programs online since 2016, and we continue to expand our portfolio,” said Karen Galardi '86, EdD, MBA, Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies. “In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we view our online degree options as more valuable than ever.” See full article here.

Courses are offered in 8 and 15 week formats. Some programs can be completed in less than a year. Check out the full catalog and information about all programs here.

BONUS: The application fee is waived for alumni!
Alumni Benefit Spotlight: Franklin Institute
Holy Family University alumni, friends and family members can save up to 20% on museum admission!

Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where kids and parents can explore the fun side of science. With twelve cutting-edge hands-on exhibitions, science has never been so fun - discover for yourself!

Just follow three easy steps to purchase your discounted tickets today:

* STEP 1: Visit the Affiliate Ticket Program website, www.fi.edu/affiliates
* STEP 2: Login and enter your organization code: FAMILYGRP
* STEP 3: Purchase and print your discounted tickets

Thank you Melissa (Blazejewski) Fleming '04 for this partnership!
Holy Family University Alumni Office | holyfamily.edu