January 2012

Events

Join us for our annual President's Downtown Reception!

 
February 29, 2012
6 to 8 p.m.

Masonic Temple of Philadelphia

 

Space is limited, so please RSVP early! For details and to register, click here.

 


Florida Alumni Reception
 
Thursday, February 2, 2012
6 to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Tadd '75 and Sandy  '77 Schwab in Delray Beach

 

For details and to RSVP, email gaughanp@philau.edu.

  
Women's Basketball Alumni Game and Reception
 
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Begins at 11:00 a.m. 

Philadelphia University, Gallagher Athletic Center

 

For details and to register,

click here.

  
Thomas R. Shirley, Sr. Scholarship Happy Hour Event
 
Saturday, February 18, 2012
5 to 8 p.m.

JD McGillicuddy's,

473 Leverington Avenue in Roxborough

 

The Philadelphia University Department of Athletics and former women's basketball players are hosting a happy hour for the Thomas R. Shirley, Sr. Scholarship Fund. To RSVP or find out more info, email torpeyjm@gmail.com.

 

Honors Program Student-Alumni Networking Night

 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Philadelphia University,

Kanbar Campus Center Performance Space
 

Join us for a night of networking and a panel discussion with PhilaU Honors Program alumni and current students. For details and to register, click here.

 

Are you interested in serving as an Honors Program alumni panelist? If so, contact Marcella Deh at dehm@PhilaU.edu.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE!

   

Evening of Innovation Fashion Show and Gala
April 28, 2012
Join us for an alumni gathering following the fashion show. More details coming soon!
 
Annual Phillies Game and Tailgate
August 8, 2012
Hosted by the First 5 Council
Join us in the parking lot for food and fun before heading into the stadium to cheer on the Fightin' Phils!
 
Check out all of our upcoming events!

 

Click here to view the full alumni calendar.

 

Questions?
Email us at alumni@PhilaU.edu 
or call 215.951.2929  

News

Fashion Design Alumna to Appear on TV Show

  

PhilaU Fashion Design alumna Christi Jefferson '10 will appear on the reality TV show "24 Hour Catwalk" on Lifetime this Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 p.m. The show challenges contestants to create their own line of clothing within 24 hours to show to a panel of celebrity judges from the fashion industry. For more information, click here.

  

Magee Named a "Living Legend" and Honored with Bust Unveiling
 

   

Coach Herb Magee '63, H'09 will be honored at the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's 108th Annual Dinner on Monday, Jan. 30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, N.J. The dinner is open to the public. Come out and cheer on Coach Magee!

 

Also, join us for a bust unveiling and celebration in honor of Hall of Famer Coach Magee on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Center at Philadelphia University.

 

Design X 'Unleashed' Showcased the Best in Fashion Design Imagination

 

With the theme "Unleashed" for Design X 2012, Philadelphia University fashion designers displayed limitless creativity in garments designed using non-traditional materials like chicken wire. Each year, the best out-of-the-box designs are featured in a runway show produced by students in the Fashion Industries Association.

This year's runway show was held on Jan. 24 and included 34 designs from 14 designers. For more information about the show, click here. 

PhilaU Celebrates Black History Month with February Series of Events
 

Philadelphia University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout February with the theme "Black Women in American History and Culture." Coordinated through the Office of Student Development Programs, in association with student organizations and academic programs, events will include on-campus film screenings, performances and speakers. All events are open to the University community and the general public. Click here for a complete schedule of events. 

 


 

Resources

Networking and Volunteer Opportunities

 

Become involved and connected as a PhilaU alum! Join one of our regional networks or affinity groups. Click here to learn more.

 

Reunions 2012

The Alumni Office is seeking volunteers to assist in planning reunions for Fall 2012. Volunteers are needed for class years ending in "2" and "7" as well as interested affinity groups.  Interested? Please email alumni@PhilaU.edu.

  

Online Networking  

Alumni Connections: Update RamNet through Facebook. Become a Fan of PhilaU Alumni on Facebook. PhilaU Connect on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter. PhilaU on YouTube.

 

Event Photos
 
 Men's Alumni Basketball Game

December 3, 2011

  
Click here to view our photo gallery from recent events.
  

PhilaU's DEC Building 

  

Watch as the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce building is being constructed!  The 38,500 square-foot building is scheduled to open in January 2013. Click here to find out more information and view the Construction WebCam.

 

 

First 5 Council

  

Do you want to get involved as a recent PhilaU grad?

The First 5 Council is looking for new members to help plan events and programs for fellow young alumni. If you're interested, please email alumni@PhilaU.edu.

 

Click here to check out the First 5 Blog! And follow First 5 on Twitter at @5yearsout.
 

Alumni Benefits  

 

Liberty Mutual Insurance:

The PhilaU partnership offers 10-20% savings on auto, home and renter's insurance.

 

Click here to learn more about benefits for PhilaU alumni.


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