A Note from the Office of Alumni Relations
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Happy spring everyone! To hurry the season along, we welcomed spring with a new photo on our alumni facebook page. Take a look here ...we hope it will make you smile. Don't forget to "Like" our page to keep up on all things Immaculata!
Congratulations to our newly elected delegates to the Alumni Board of Governors for 2014-2017: Michele Younkers Cahoone '99; Alexander Hughes-Taylor '09; Kathleen James '74; Mary Louise Cassidy Kramer '70; Paul McAndrew '10; JoAnne McAdams Osborn '84; Brian Petersen '11, '13 M.A. Thank you to all nominees and alumni who participated in the voting process.
Members of the Alumni Association were present in the Lobby of Loyola Hall on March 17 during the evening classes. Faculty and students were greeted with Irish music and Irish themed snacks to wish everyone the luck of the Irish for the remainder of the semester.
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Look to see who has reunion fever; join your friends and sign up today!
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Are You Up for the Challenge?
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An anonymous donor from a reunion class has agreed to support Immaculata University with a gift of $30,000. This will help us increase our support of the Immaculata Fund which has a direct impact on our current students. Make your gift today to be part of the Challenge! The Be Mighty Challenge ends on June 30! Learn how your gift to the Immaculata Fund could be matched through the Be Mighty Challenge. |
"Which Way Home" Immigration Documentary and Discussion will be held this afternoon, April 1, at 4:30 p.m. in Loyola Hall Room 111. This is a free event and open to the public. More information is available here.
Immaculata's Campus Ministry continues 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 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The final two presentations are scheduled for this evening, April 1, and Tuesday, April 8. Click for further info, or contact Fr. Rogers via email for more details.
Immaculata Symphony Spring ConcertAre you looking for a nice evening out? The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Spring Concert on Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Alumnae Hall. Learn more about this event here.Adult Learner Open House Do you know someone interested in completing their undergraduate education? Immaculata will host an open house for adult undergraduates on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Click Here for more information Panel Discussion: Politics and the Media Join Immaculata University for a panel discussion entitled, "Chasing the Media Bandwagon: Be Informed, Be Involved, Be Mighty!" on Thursday, April 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Loyola Hall, Room 127. Visit our website for more information about this event. Spirituality Under the Dome On Saturday, April 12, Immaculata University will host its 8th Annual Spirituality Day as part of the Spirituality Under the Dome Series. This day-long event will feature special speaker Father Richard Fragomeni, who will deliver his keynote address, "God is on the journey too: do not be afraid, we are never alone." For more information on this event, visit Spirituality Under the Dome online.
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Immaculata Baseball Welcomes Newest Team Member
On March 23, the Immaculata University Baseball team hosted Neumann University for their home opener. The Mighty Macs welcomed a special new member to the team that day; seven-year old Philip Davis of Royersford became the newest Mighty Mac when he was adopted by the team. Through Team IMPACT, the Mighty Macs added Philip to the squad for the remainder of the 2014 season. Read More Here Let's Go Macs!
Looking for the latest information on what's happening with your favorite teams? Visit the Mighty Macs website here. The Mighty Mac Week in Review can also be found online here.
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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.
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Did You Know...April Fool's Day originated as "April's Fish Day" and that it was a common practice to stick a paper fish on someone's back as a joke? Did you also know that April Fool's Day is represented in literature as far back as Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in 1392? And finally, did you know it is celebrated in a number of languages and cultures around the world?
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Mighty Mac Trivia
April Fools - it's in reverse! Today we're giving you the answer - it's your turn to provide the question.
The answer: The Rotunda
Send us an email with your QUESTION! Replies will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize; don't forget to include your contact information!
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And the Answer is...
In the last edition of "Highlights from the Hill" we asked the following trivia question:
Today, IU's tennis courts are located on the west side of Immaculata's campus, in the athletic complex area. Where was the tennis court located in this picture? What will one find there now?
The answer: The tennis court in the picture was located on the current site of Parking Lot D, between DeChantal/Marian Halls and Lourdes Hall.
Thank you to all who participated!
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Congratulations! Congratulations to Patricia Maguire Morris, Class of 1970, the winner of the March Trivia Contest!
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