A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents, and Friends
of Immaculata University
June 15, 2015
A Note from the Office of Alumni Relations

At a recent Alumni Board of Governors meeting, the following have been re-elected as officers for 2015-2016:   

 

President: Kathy Freney Smith '90

First Vice President: Paul McAndrew '10

Second Vice President: Kathleen James '74

Recording Secretary: Mary Lou Cassidy Kramer, Esq. '70

Congratulations to our officers, and thank you for your time and commitment to Immaculata's Alumni Association.

The Immaculata Magazine will be in your mailbox in coming weeks. Don't forget to notify the alumni office if you've had a change of address, phone number, or email so we can stay in touch with you. You can update your information or share any news you have for Class Notes through our online form, here. 

 




With the official start of summer just one week away, we wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable summer!


Here's What's Coming Up

Boston Alumni & Friends  

You are invited to join Sister Rita O'Leary, IHM, and catch up on the happenings on the hill. Click the image below for more information, or register online here. 

   

Jersey Shore Alumni & Friends

We hear that many of you plan to join us for our 5th annual Immaculata University Down the Shore event; we're excited to see you! We will be at La Costa Lounge & Deck Bar in Sea Isle, City, NJ on Saturday, July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Don't forget to register so we know you are coming. Purchase tickets online     

 
Immaculata Fund - Fulfilling Dreams

Our students fulfilled a dream by taking a final walk as a student across the Rotunda for the 90th Commencement Ceremony on campus.   

 

You can help fulfill the dreams of future students by making your gift to the Immaculata Fund today.

    

Don't forget our fiscal year ends on June 30; make your gift now!

 

Around Campus

Students Receive Awards from Pan American Association of Philadelphia

Immaculata University is pleased to announce that the Pan American Association of Philadelphia has bestowed awards on two Immaculata students. Congratulations to Marisol Alvarez '16 of West Chester, PA and Dennis Alvarez '15 of Swarthmore, PA. The Pan American Association is a non-profit organization that represents Latino business in the Philadelphia area. Read More  

 

 

IU Fashion Shows Help Local Community

Congratulations to students in Immaculata University's Fashion Show Production class who organized four successful fashion shows around the region - each featured an apparel partner and benefited a charitable organization.  The four fashion shows netted over $5,000 for local charities. Learn More 

 

 

IU Professor Receives Teaching Excellence Award

Immaculata alumna and assistant professor of Economics and Finance, Elizabeth Faunce '90, Ph.D., CFP has been named a regional recipient of the 2015 Teaching Excellence Award (for baccalaureate/graduate institutions) from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Congratulations, Dr. Faunce! Read More  

 

IU to Host International Music and Medicine Conference

Immaculata's Department of Music Therapy will be cohosting the Interdisciplinary Society for Quantitative Research in Music and Medicine's 3rd biennial conference from July 24-26. The three-day event, Music Meets Medicine, features academic sessions, various concerts, research posters and a keynote address by Dr. Arthur Harvey, internationally renowned authority on research in Neuromusicology. Grammy award-winning pianist and Immaculata alumna Angela Falco '96 is scheduled to perform as part of the live concert schedule. Learn More 


The Office of Career Development is pleased to announce a new job and internship search tool for students and alumni. CareerShift is a job hunting and career management tool available to Immaculata students and alumni. For more information, visit the Office of Career Development website, or email careerdevelopment@immaculata.edu for assistance.
Congratulations To Our Student Athletes!

Our Mighty Macs may be taking a break for the summer but their hard work during the year has reaped many rewards.  

 

For the second season in a row, Immaculata junior midfielder, Kelly Lapp '16, was selected to the Philadelphia Inquirer Women's Lacrosse Academic All-Area Team for her performance this past season. Congratulations, Kelly! Read More  

 

Women's Basketball Claims CSAC Team Academic Award

The Immaculata University women's basketball team claimed the 2014-15 Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Team Academic Award for having the highest team GPA for the academic year amongst participating institutions in women's basketball. The Mighty Macs had a collective team grade point average of 3.510. Learn More

 

Men's Tennis Grabs Second Straight CSAC Team Academic Award

For the second consecutive season, Immaculata University men's tennis team earned the CSAC Team Academic Award for having the hightest combined GPA during the spring 2015 semester amongst particpating institutions. Collectively, the team had a GPA of 3.450. Learn More
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Learning Never Stops - Spread the Word

Walk-In Wednesday for Adult Undergraduates

Join us this Wednesday, June 17 to learn how you can finish your degree. Bring your transcripts for a FREE credit evaluation. If you can't make it this week, mark your calendar for June 24 for this valuable opportunity. Read More 

Immaculata Trivia
Did You Know...
The Maxis Society has been named in honor of Mother Theresa Maxis because of her tireless leadership during the early years of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Much like Mother Theresa Maxis, membership of the Maxis Society provides, on an annual basis, the resources necessary for the University to work toward fulfilling its mission. Read More
Mighty Mac Trivia
Of the four giving societies at Immaculata, only one is recognized annually - the Mother Theresa Maxis Society. What is the minimum annual gift amount for a donor to become a member of the Mother Theresa Maxis Society? (Hint: The answer can be found here)  

 

 

Replies will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize. Don't forget to include your contact information!
And the Answer Is...

In the last edition of "Highlights from the Hill" we asked the following Mighty Mac trivia question:  

 

The Immaculata University Alumni Association has thousands of members, of which 21 are elected to serve on the Alumni Board of Governors. Who is the current President of the Alumni Association Board of Governors? 

 

The Answer: 

Kathey Freney Smith '90 

 

Thank you to all who participated!
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