May 15, 2015

A Note from the Office of Alumni Relations

This weekend marks the 91st Immaculata University Commencement Ceremony.

The Baccalaureate Liturgy will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. in the Villa Maria House of Studies Chapel. Our beautiful back campus will host the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. You can view the commencement ceremony live online! Visit this page on Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. to watch our newest alumni receive their degrees.

Colleen Carroll Campbell will be the Commencement speaker and receive the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters. She is an author, print and broadcast journalist and former presidential speechwriter.

Dr. Thomas Catena is the recipient of the Immaculata Medal. Spending the past 16 years as a missionary doctor with Catholic Medical Mission Board, Tom Catena became the medical director and sole physician at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountain region of Sudan.

You can learn more about these speakers, and about the 91st Commencement ceremony, here.

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 and welcome to the Alumni Association!

Here's What's Coming Up

Delaware County Alumni Chapter
You are invited to join the members of the Delaware County Alumni Chapter at their Annual Dinner on Wednesday, May 20, at the Towne House Restaurant in Media, PA. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the event here. Please RSVP today to Eileen Devine Geyer '58 via email.

Boston Alumni

Alumni and friends of Immaculata are invited to a gathering on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Marriott Hotel in Quincy, MA. Join Sister Rita O'Leary and catch up on the happenings on the hill. Click here for more information.

Time Is Running Out!

There are only 47 days left to accept the Challenge that Trustee, Janet Garrity '78, has given us! Please consider joining the Mother Theresa Maxis Society with a gift of at least $1,000 before June 30. Your financial commitment tells our students that their education is important.

You can help us get to 50 new members of the Maxis Society.

To date we have had 28 alumni and friends accept the Challenge. You can be a part of this amazing opportunity! Those who have already made a gift this year can still participate by making a second gift to reach the $1,000 threshold.

If you have any questions about joining the Maxis Society, please contact Melissa A. Henry (484-323-3206).

Around Campus

Immaculata University's Summer Writing Institute offers non-credit programs in Creative Writing or College Writing for sophomore, junior and senior students in high school. Spread the word to high school students who want to set themselves apart from their peers! Space is limited; applications are due by June 15, 2015 to reserve your spot. Learn More

Walk-In Wednesday for Adult Undergraduates

Are you or someone you know interested in finishing your degree at Immaculata? Join us for a Walk-In Wednesday to learn about how you can finish your degree. Bring your transcripts for a FREE credit evaluation. Read More

Starting This Fall: Immaculata Partners with Manor College for Business Management Courses

Beginning this Fall, Immaculata University is offering its accelerated bachelor's degree in Business Management at the University Center at Manor College in Jenkintown, PA. Students interested in learning more about this program may participate in an Information Session scheduled at Manor College on June 17 or July 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn More

New Major in Interactive Digital Media

Also starting this fall, Immaculata University will offer a new major in Interactive Digital Media (IDM) leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Students will benefit from an equal balance of both the technical aspects of digital media and the creative design that is rarely offered in one major. Read more about this exciting new program or contact the Admissions department: 484-323-3060 or email AdmissionsDept@immaculata.edu.

Go Mighty Macs

Immaculata's baseball run in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Championship came to an end last week as the Mighty Macs dropped a pair of games in the double-elimination tournament. Immaculata ended the 2015 season with a final record of 18-16. Congratulations on a great season! Read More

Seven Mighty Macs Earn All-CSAC Recognition

Congratulations to the seven members of the Mighty Mac baseball team who earned recognition from the conference for their play this season: Jason McCormick, Kenny Anderson, Rob Wallace, Ryan Ficca, Matt Lawson, Rick DiDomenico and Matt Dolan. Learn More

Softball Honors

Congratulations to Immaculata University freshman shortstop Annemarie Bartow who was named to the 2015 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Second Team All-East Region. She started the awards season being named the CSAC Rookie of the year and also earned a place on the First Team All-CSAC. Read More

The IU Men's Golf Team was the recipient of the 2015 Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAD) 3-D award. The 3-D Award honors the teams from each sport that best exemplified the NCAA Division III principles of "Discover, Develop, Dedicate". Congratulations gentlemen!

Seniors and Staff Enjoy Inaugural MacFest

IU's Department of Athletics and Recreation held its Inaugural MacFest last week. The senior student-athletes took on the Athletics Staff in various sports in celebration of the impending graduation of the student athletes. Find Out Who Won