A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents, and Friends
of Immaculata University
November 1, 2015
A Note from the Office of Alumni Relations
It was a grand night at the Gala! Thank you to all who attended and supported the 3rd annual Immaculata University Awards Gala on October 24. Congratulations once again to our distinguished alumni: the late Berenice Carroll Mauch '47 - Alumni Medal recipient; Kathleen James '74 - Amethyst Award recipient; and  Sister Marian William Hoben, IHM, and Sister Marie Roseanne Bonfini, IHM, who represented all of the past presidents of Immaculata - Mother M. Camilla Maloney Award recipients. More photos are coming; in the meantime, see what you missed! View more photos
 

Meatball Monday
Alumni and friends are invited to join us for Meatball Monday on November 9 at 5:00 p.m. at Barra Rossa Restaurant in Downingtown, PA. Don't stay home and cook - come out and see why we called it Meatball Monday! RSVP Today

See you there and Bon Appetit!
 
Immaculatans Make a Difference Every Day
Do you know Immaculatans who make a difference at Immaculata, in the community, or in their industry? Take the time to nominate those people now! We want to celebrate their accomplishments. Nominations are now open for the 2016 Alumni Awards. Read more here about the Alumni Medal and Amethyst Award.

Have you thought about getting involved with your alma mater? Nominate yourself or someone you know for this worthwhile opportunity. Learn more and submit your nominations online, here. 
Spirit Day is Coming...
Show your Immaculata Pride! Send us a picture of your IU spirit to be entered to win a prize. Email submissions to alumnidept@immaculata.edu and look for your picture on our social media pages throughout the day on November 12!

Around Campus
Do You Enjoy Beautiful Music?
All are invited to enjoy an evening with the Immaculata Symphony on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Alumnae Hall. Please contact the Music Department at 610-647-4400, ext. 3453 with questions. Read More

Veterans Day at Immaculata University Immaculata University is excited to celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. We will honor our veteran and military students, their families, faculty and staff with special campus-wide events. All events are free and open to the public; the favor of an RSVP is requested by registering online or calling 484-323-3238. Find Out More

Immaculata Choral Concert -  November 13
Join the Immaculata community for the Immaculata Choral Concert. This event is free and open to the public. Learn More

Open House - November 14
Immaculata University College of Undergraduate Studies will host an Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come hear from students and faculty about the enriching, life-changing education Immaculata offers! Register for this event online, here.
Let's Go Macs!
The Fall Season is coming to an end for many of our Mighty Mac teams, and with it comes amazing accomplishments.
A big congratulations to the women's tennis team for a record-setting season and for reaching their third consecutive Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) postseason. In addition, two more teams are headed to the playoffs as men's soccer and women's volleyball both clinched spots this week.

On October 22, the Immaculata Cross Country Invitational was held right here on campus. Angel Chimal Rodriguez '16 (right) and Diana Cusick '16 (left) were both named CSAC Runners of the Week for the week of October 26. Both Cross Country Teams competed in the CSAC Championships on October 31 in Scranton, PA. Read More 

You can always keep up-to-date with the Mighty Mac Week in Review, posted weekly in the Mighty Macs YouTube Channel. This week's episode features some special guest hosts... check it out online, here.
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Coming Soon

Did you know you can see a full listing of upcoming events on our website? Check out where we're headed next!

November 8 - Mass of Remembrance - 11:00 a.m., Nazareth Chapel, Immaculata University

November 9 - Meatball Monday! Downingtown, PA

November 12 - Charter Day/ Spirit Day

November 15 - Heritage Society Reception
Immaculata Trivia
Did You Know...
Immaculata's Cue & Curtain Players will present "The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy" from November 19-22, 2015, in the Alumnae Hall Theater. Learn More
Mighty Mac Trivia
Cue & Curtain Players, originally named "The Villa Maria Players", presented their first production in 1914. For the next 55 years, a Sister continued to serve as producer, director and playwright for the group, which was renamed "Villa Maria College Players."  What is the name of this sister?
 
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:  
 
In 1943, the U.S. Department of the Treasury named a hospital plane after Immaculata as a tribute to its efforts in the defense campaign. Which Past President of Immaculata was in office during this time-frame?

The Answer:
 
Rev. Dr. Francis J. Furey, president from 1936-1946
 
Thank you to all who participated!
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