June 2018
Saints Connection
E-Newsletter
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The University of St. Francis is proud to serve more than 49,000 alumni across the world. If you are interested in alumni events and programs, mentoring a current student, career services, or alumni benefits, the
Alumni & Family Relations Office
is here to assist you with all of your post-graduation needs.
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Congratulations to our newest members of the USF Alumni Association!
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Vertin and Kubinski are proof that a vision can be brought to life with hard work, determination, and collaboration. Their advice for students and nurses who want to open their own nursing practice is to plan, stay committed, work hard, and have a lot of patience.
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In a matter of seven years Pantnoudes went from teacher, to instructional technologist, to education strategist - from a multi-billion-dollar fortune 200 company with 10, 000 employees to a start-up company of 28. All of that opportunity came his way, he believes, because of his start at USF.
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The University of St. Francis' annual Caritas Scholarship Ball will feature Saints Sweethearts, Tracey (Carmack) '92 and Dan Vogen '93 as the event chairs of the 2019 fundraising ball. Partnering with and supporting higher education is important to the couple. "Caritas has been a great avenue through which we can play our small part in helping the university continue to provide a great learning environment, and make a college education and life changing experiences available to the next generation of students," said Dan.
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Important Note: The last day to register for Homecoming & Reunion events
is Tuesday, September 18. The registration form will close on that date.
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College Awards:
Do you know, or are you, a USF alumnus/a with outstanding professional and personal successes and/or involvement in civic, cultural or charitable activities? Consider nominating a worthy alum candidate!
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business & Health Administration
- College of Education
- Leach College of Nursing
Presidential Award Winner:
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n addition to the above awards, each year, our president selects someone who has made an impact at the university or within their profession or community. This deserving individual will be honored along with the college award recipients.
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Anyone can nominate a USF Alum, and nominations are due by July 31. Recipients are selected by the Executive Board of the USF Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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For the second consecutive year, the USF softball team reached the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference's mountaintop, claiming both the regular season and tournament titles.
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The USF football program has announced additions to its 2018 recruiting class. For a full list of student-athletes who will join head coach Joe Curry and the Saints football team for the 2018 season.
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Featuring instruction from USF volleyball coaches and players, the summer camp will offer two separate weekly sessions in June & July, and is open to boys and girls 3rd grade through 8th grade.
Register here...
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Mark your calendar! Check out the Fighting Saints' home athletics schedule for 2018-19.
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Friday, July 20 | 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, Aug 11 | 5:00 p.m. Departure
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An alumni mentor is a guide, friend, and resource who shares educational and professional experiences to provide career guidance and professional contacts. Alumni mentors are partnered with students based on similar career paths, interests, and goals.
Application Deadline: September 21, 2018
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Congratulations to this year's Student Alumni Mentoring (SAM) award winners! We celebrated our winners at the End of Year Awards dinner.
Student Mentees
: Nathan Sobey & Eduardo Sanchez
Alumni Mentors
: Jim Grady '08, Keith Schomig '13, '17, and Heather Anderson '96
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Alumni networks
are groups that come together with a common interest based on location, major, career, ethnicity, etc. They bring alumni together to support and promote USF as well as offer great opportunities for fun and networking with other USF alumni. Past events include baseball games, plays, art museums, wineries and much, much more. If you would like to become a member of a current alumni network or are interested in forming a new one, please contact the USF Alumni & Family Relations Office.
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Would YOU like to support your alma mater as a volunteer, but you live too far away to come to campus? Become an Alumni Ambassador and spend just a few hours each month, on your own turf, helping our family of Saints to grow and thrive.
More info...
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Prospective students learn firsthand about admissions requirements, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. They'll also get information about campus student life and explore the campus with a tour led by our Saints Ambassadors. After the tour, admissions counselors and academic deans will be on hand to answer questions and review transcripts. This event is open to freshmen & transfer students and will be offered at 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. on most Fridays.
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Prospective students are invited for a short-format Saturday Information Session! They will learn more about what St. Francis offers in an admission presentation from 10-10:30 a.m., followed by a 15-minute Q&A session, and culminating with a campus tour from 10:45-11:30 a.m. An admission counselor will be available after the tour to answer additional questions. These sessions are offered on most Saturdays and space is limited to three people per family.
Upcoming Sessions: April 7 & April 21
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Prospective students can reserve a spot today by contacting the
Welcome Center at 815-740-2270 or welcomecenter@stfrancis.edu.
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USF Alumni discount days:
July 7, 8, 14, 15
$38 per ticket
Promo Code: USFALUMNI
*code may not work when purchasing tickets on a tablet
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University of St. Francis
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