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Giving Thanks: A Message from President Spinelli
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. This has been a hectic and productive semester, a time of great progress in the implementation of one of the boldest strategic plans in Higher Education today. At this special time of year, when calm descends on the campus, I am afforded a moment to pause and reflect on how grateful I am that we are a part of each other's lives and this extraordinary University. I cherish the opportunity to express my gratitude to you.
As a community, we are fortunate to have a dedicated and diverse faculty and staff. Your talents are a reminder that a commitment to higher education lifts both individuals and the society. I've learned a great deal from the world-class professionals here. Thank you.
To our students - You bring an inspiring vibrancy to campus. I am repeatedly struck by your creativity, hard work, aspiration and wonderfully charming humor. I appreciate the time we have together and look forward to seeing how you will take what you've learned here to demonstrate true leadership in your professions.
To our alumni - It is so gratifying to see how the alumni community has become reinvigorated over the past few years. Please know that your time, talent and support are meaningful and important, and have fueled our growth in both size and reputation.
Many exceptional people support this University, and I am grateful to the men and women who serve on our Board of Trustees. Their leadership is an essential component of a great institution.
My family, and especially my wife Carol, has become an integral part of the Philadelphia University community. The love of my children and my wife sustains me and is the foundation of my life.
I am fully aware that the greatest form of appreciation is to follow words with actions that support the people, communities and ideals for which I am grateful. I am mindful of the words of 19th- century American writer Edward Sandford Martin,
"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest person it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow."
Carol and I wish you and your families relaxation, peace and comfort during the Thanksgiving celebration. I look forward to seeing you when we return after the holiday to finish the final few weeks of the fall semester with the same vigor as we started.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Stephen Spinelli Jr., Ph.D.
President
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Textile Design Exhibition
Opening Reception:
December 3, 2010
The Design Center
4-7 p.m. Join faculty and students of the Textile Design program for the annual Textile Design Show. Meet the designers and learn about their work! |
Honors Student-Alumni Networking Reception
February 10, 2010
Honors program alumni are invited to return to campus to meet and mingle with fellow alumni and current students of the Honors program!
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2011 Basketball Alumni Games
Men's Alumni Game
February 5, 2011
11:30 a.m.
Followed by Men's and Women's games vs. Caldwell College.
Women's Alumni Game
February 19, 2011
11 a.m.
Followed by Women's and Men's games vs. Post University.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Third Annual President's Downtown Reception
February 23, 2011
6-8 p.m.
Dinosaur Hall
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
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Contact the Alumni Office!
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Announcing the New College of Design, Engineering and Commerce and Executive Dean Ronald G. Kander, Ph.D.
In line with Philadelphia University's Strategic Plan, President Stephen Spinelli Jr., Ph.D., formally announced today the creation of an innovative College of Design, Engineering and Commerce. At the same time, President Spinelli announced that Ronald G. Kander, Ph.D., director of the School of Engineering at James Madison University, has been named executive dean of the new College.
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Basketball Coaches Magee and Shirley Reach 1,500 Combined Coaching Milestone
PhilaU men's basketball coach Herb Magee and women's basketball coach Tom Shirley reached 1,500 combined NCAA victories Tuesday, Nov. 16 as the men's team defeated St. Thomas Aquinas College 66-60. The Magee and Shirley duo are the second winningest combination in collegiate basketball today...
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Interior Design students receive award at KlingStubbins Competition
Interior design students Courtney Heffintrayer '12 and Jenny Bauder '11 received awards at the KlingStubbins Interiors Ninth Annual Student Competition Awards Ceremony.
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Networking
Regional Networks:
Carolinas
Online Networking:
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Tell us what you've been doing, and read the latest events and accomplishments of fellow alumni!
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The Alumni Office is seeking volunteers to assist in planning Reunion 2011 - September 30-October 1. Volunteers needed for classes ending in "1" and "6", and interested affinity groups.
Interested? Please email alumni@PhilaU.edu |
 Alumni
Benefit Program
The PhilaU-Liberty Mutual partnership offers 10-20% savings on auto and home insurance.
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