April 7, 2015
Alumni News and Events
What's happening at HF?

We hope you're enjoying the beginning of spring and the Easter season. Here on campus, the trees are changing and the students are inching their way toward final exams and commencement. Campus looks lovely in a winter white but we much prefer these colors. 

 

 

 

In this newsletter, there are details on many events: Reunion Brunch, the Leadership Summit, Suicide Prevention Walk, Student Teacher Reception, Newtown Flea Market, Froyo Fundraiser, Scholarship Ball and more. We appreciate your continued connection to HF and hope to see you soon! 

 

Don't forget to use to alumni survey to update your mailing address and career info as you experience life changes. 

 

If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at [email protected].

AlumniBrunchAlumni Reunion Brunch

UPDATE: A live jazz band will play at the Alumni Reunion Brunch!!  

Tickets are selling quickly! Are you coming to the Alumni Reunion Brunch? This will be a great day to reconnect with old friends, meet a few new ones and celebrate your Holy Family relationships. Thank you to those who have already ordered tickets. What are you waiting for? Get your group together and send us an email!

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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! 

 

All guests must RSVP and purchase tickets in advance. Please  email [email protected] for more information

SEPCHESEPCHE Alumni Summit

We are just over a week away from the SEPCHE Alumni Summit on Leadership- a few spaces remain! 
  • The Summit is set for Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 6-8pm at the Pyramid Club in Center City Philadelphia.
  • There will be a gathering reception, keynote speech, and breakout sessions.
  • Deborah Diamond will deliver the keynote speech on the topic of leadership.
  • The breakout groups will be conducted on the topics of  Social Media/LinkedIn, Entrepreneurism, Branding and Marketing Yourself, Building a Network, and Navigating Transitions.
  • Cost: $15, includes reception, keynote and breakout sessions
This is an opportunity to gather with fellow Holy Family alumni and connect with alumni from  Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Immaculata University, and Neumann University. The summit is open to professionals of all ages, career levels and industries. 

Let us know if you would like to attend: [email protected]

ScholarshipBallScholarship Ball and Auction

"Dance till the stars come down from the rafters
Dance, Dance, Dance till you drop." ~W.H. Auden

Alumni are cordially invited and encouraged to attend this year's Scholarship Ball. The Scholarship Ball will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia. This is an evening of dinner, dancing and fellowship among Holy Family community in support of scholarships for our current students. Your support of this event helps us provide an affordable, quality education to a new generation of students. 


The Holy Family University Pre-Auction in support of our 21st Annual Scholarship Ball is now underway! For the first time ever, you have the opportunity to
bid on several exclusive items before they are offered for auction at our Scholarship Ball. Be sure to put your best bid forward as the highest Pre-Auction bid will become the opening bid at our Scholarship Ball. If there are no higher bids during the event on the 18th, the item is yours! All online bidders will be notified  on MondayApril 20thItems such as Dinner with Sister Maureen, Phillies and Eagles tickets, as well as a week on Martha's Vineyard, can be bid on at http://www.biddingowl.com/holyfamilyuniversity.
YogurtGo 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, which includes a cup of yogurt and choice of coffee, 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! 

OODWalkOut of the Darkness Campus Walk


StudentTeacherStudent Teacher Reception


School of Education Alumni: you are cordially invited to attend the semi-annual Student Teacher Reception on Monday, April 27 from 5 to 7pm on our Northeast Campus.

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This event honors our students and their cooperating teachers, university supervisors and building principals for successfully completing student teaching and to celebrate their attainment in fellowship.  The reception will begin with hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages in the Education Technology Center lobby at 5:00 and will conclude with a short program beginning at 6:15 in the adjacent auditorium.  

 

Your attendance would be greatly appreciated by the students and the School of Education faculty, and would afford you the opportunity to reconnect with faculty and friends.  And, importantly, your conversations with our teacher candidates will inspire and encourage them as they prepare to leave us and begin their own professional journeys.  We encourage you to attend; we would love to see you!  

 

RSVP Required by 4/20/15 - [email protected] or call 267-341-5017.

SummerCampBICA Summer Camp

Are you looking for a summer camp for your children? Holy Family is hosting the BICA Summer Camp for children ages 3 to 15 from June 22 to August 14. Visit their website or check out the flyer link below for more information. 

FleaMarketFlea Market at Newtown Campus

B.L.A. at the Holy Family Newtown Campus is hosting their annual flea market on Saturday, April 25 from 8am to 1pm. Vendor spaces are available. 


ParentingRetirementParenting and Retirement Workshops

Holy Family is proud to offer  free parenting and retirement workshops to our alumni and surrounding community. 

There are three parenting workshops remaining for this semester! Wednesday, April 8, 15, and 22 will cover topics of anger, defiance and teenagers. Child care is available during these workshops. Check out the flyer for more details and registration information.

There are also three retirement workshops remaining for the semester. Thursday, April 9, 16 and 23 will cover the topics of supportive services, nutrition and life closure. Check out the retirement workshop flyer for more details and registration information. 
FolioNightFolio Night
The staff of Folio 38 cordially invites you to attend Folio Night, a celebration of the publication of Folio, Holy Family University's literary magazine.  

Folio Night will be held on  Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Campus Center Lower Lobby.  There you will be able to receive a copy of Folio 38 as well as listen to readings from some of this year's contributors.  Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by  Wednesday, April 8th to  [email protected] if you will be attending.  If you would like to bring guests, please let us know how many will be attending as well.

This year we look forward to having the following guest speakers at Folio Night:
  • Christine FlanaganAssociate Professor (University of the Sciences), Faculty Adviser (Elixir, USci's Literary Magazine), Fictionist, Playwright
  • Warren HopeAssistant Professor (University of the Sciences), Poet
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PhilliesJoin HFU MiniTHON at the Phillies!

Come out and enjoy a fun night out at Citizens Bank Park with the HFU MiniTHON Club! We will be attending the Phillies vs. Mets game on Saturday, May 9! A percentage of each ticket purchase will go towards our Four Diamonds Account! Everyone is invited...friends of friends, and family too! 

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Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2015

Time: 7:30pm
Price: $30 per ticket | Section 202

 

Ticket are limited: RSVP today!

ContinuingEdCounseling 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.

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 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
4/15- Folio Night
4/16- SEPCHE Alumni Summit
4/18- Scholarship Ball
4/19- Go Bananas Fundraiser
4/25- Newtown Flea Market
4/25- Out of the Darkness Walk
4/27- Student Teacher Reception
5/9- Phillies v. Mets
5/17- Alumni Reunion Brunch 

Every Wed.- Parenting 
Every Thurs.- Retirement
Stay in touch
Is your information up to date? Have you recently moved, started a new job, earned a new degree or experienced some other life change? Let us know though the alumni survey!

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Get involved
Join the Alumni Board
  • work with the Alumni Office
  • meet 4 to 5 times per year
  • develop events, volunteer opportunities and fundraising ideas
  • communicate these events, opportunities and ideas to fellow alumni
  • contact [email protected] for more information
Become an Alumni Admissions Ambassador
  • work with the Admissions Office
  • recruit the next generation of Holy Family students
  • share your experience
  • contact Tim, '12 at [email protected] for more information

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