A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents, and Friends
of Immaculata University
March 1, 2014
A Note from the Office of Alumni Relations

***BREAKING NEWS***

 

The Women's Basketball Team will face Cabrini College in the CSAC Tournament Championship game tonight, March 1, at 6:00pm at Cabrini College. Come out and cheer on our team! Congratulations and best of luck, Mighty Macs! Read more about the exciting run they made this season. 

Let's Go Macs!

With thoughts of warmer weather and the smell of fresh flowers on everyone's minds, we wish our faculty and students a safe and enjoyable spring break this week.

 

As we prepare to bid farewell to old man winter in 19 days, here are a few items to check off your list:

 

Reunion 2014: Are you an Early Bird?

Are you ready to celebrate? We are!  Online registration is now available for reunion weekend. Since everyone likes a good deal with a good time, we are offering an early bird discount if you register by March 31. Don't wait, register today! You can register online or contact our Events staff at 610-647-4400 ext. 3133 to register. 

  
 

Voting deadline is almost here 

Voting for the Immaculata University Alumni Association Board of Governors closes on March 15, 2014. Please take a moment to cast your vote. Thank you for taking part in this process.

 

 

Time to talk

Our spring telethon is scheduled for March 10-13 and 17-20. Alumni, faculty, and student volunteers will be making calls on these dates to request your support of this year's Immaculata Fund.

 

Our many thanks to all who have already made a gift. See how your gift makes an impact at IU. Did you know you can show your support by making a gift online? It's easy, click here to make your gift today! Thank you for your consideration and support.

 

Middle States Self Study

Every ten years, colleges and universities in our region undergo a self-study to ensure that they are meeting the criteria set forth by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through the Standards of Excellence. Immaculata University began this process in the fall of 2011, and now will be welcoming the Middle States Evaluation Team to campus from March 24-27. Special thanks to Co-chairs, Maria Cuddy-Casey, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, Department Chair and  Barbara Gallagher, M.Ed., Assistant Professor, Human Movement Sciences, and the Steering Committee for the Self Study. Read more about the Middle States Reaccreditation Process here. 

   

Around Campus

Immaculata's Campus Ministry is offering a special series of presentations to mark the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II.  All presentations will take place in Loyola Hall Room 124 from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. The first presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18. Click for further info, or contact Fr. Rogers via email for more details

 

The Empty Bowls Event will be held on Thursday, March 20, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Great Hall. Proceeds from this event will benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard. Read more about this event here. 

 

Our Student Athletes are Mighty! 

Congratulations to the seventy-three Mighty Macs recently named to the Fall 2013 All-Academic Team! This is the second consecutive semester that Immaculata has led all conference institutions with number of students named.  

 

Immaculata's women's cross country team has earned All-Academic Team Honors for the second-consecutive year.  Congratulations and keep up your hard work, both in the classroom and on the course! 

Mighty Mac Madness

Hoops on the Hill 

Immaculata University Athletic Director and Women's Basketball Coach, Patty Canterino '92, '12 M.A., was named Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Women's Basketball Coach of the Year. Congratulations, Patty!

 

Congratulations to the Men's Basketball team for making it to the first round of the CSAC playoffs, finishing the season for the second consecutive year in the CSAC quarterfinals!  

 

Nominated for Induction into Naismith Memorial  

Basketball Hall of Fame

The Immaculata University Mighty Macs of the early 1970s have been nominated to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. The Class of 2014 will be announced during the NCAA Division I Men's Final Four held the weekend of April 5-7 in Dallas, Texas.

 

Spring forward with the Mighty Macs

Have spring fever?  Come out and cheer on your favorite team.  Visit the athletics website here for the spring sports schedule. Good luck this season to all of our student athletes!

 

Mighty Mac Week in Review

Each week, Immaculata University Athletics department publishes the "Mighty Mac Week in Review" to the Athletic YouTube Channel. Get updated on the latest news from athletics with the Week in Review, available here! 

Save the Date and Spread the Word
Adult Learners Info Session
Come learn more about Immaculata's degree-completion programs at the information session at Delaware County Community College's Marple Campus. Join us on Wednesday, March 5, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Learn more here.

Nursing Information Session

The next Nursing Information Session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11. Come see why our Nursing program has been so successful over the past 25+ years. Read more about the information session here.

 

Graduate Studies Open House

The College of Graduate Studies will host an open house on Wednesday, March 12 in the Great Hall. Learn more about this event on the Graduate Studies website, here.

College of Undergraduate Studies Open House

Do you know a prospective student?  Tell them about the College of Undergraduate Studies Open House on March 15. The day will begin with a pancake breakfast where Alumni will be on hand to greet students and their families.  Don't forget that all  Alumni can assist in our recruiting efforts by signing an 'Alumni Endorsement Grant' for prospective students. For more information on this benefit, visit the Alumni Relations website here. 

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Coming Soon

March 19, 2014:
Financial Planning Seminar

April 3, 2014:
Charlotte, NC, Alumni Gathering

April 23, 2014:
Pittsburgh, PA, Alumni & Friends Gathering

May 2-4, 2014:
Alumni Reunion Weekend

View more upcoming events on our website:  

Upcoming Events  

 

Stay Current
Stay current for all the latest and greatest events for Alumni, Parents and Friends of Immaculata. Don't forget to let us know you are coming! Visit our upcoming events page for the most up-to-date information.

Immaculata Trivia
Did You Know...

In 1926, Villa Maria College published "The Gleaner" with a photo of the Declaration Room (below). This room was designed as a facsimile of the Declaration Chamber in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Mighty Mac Trivia 

The "Declaration Room" from the 1926 Gleaner now has a different name. What is the current name of this room, located in Villa Maria Hall?

Send us an email with your answer!

Correct answers will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize; don't forget to include your contact information!

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Bernadette DeLorenzo Burns '86, our Mighty Mac Trivia Winner for February!

And the Answer is...
In the last edition of "Highlights from the Hill" we asked the following trivia question:

"This coming fall marks the 100th Anniversary of the completion of Villa Maria Hall. In what month was Villa Maria's construction completed?"

The answer: September (September 14, 1914)

Thank you to all who participated! 
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