June 2019
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 and discounts, the
Alumni & Family Relations Office
is here to assist you with whatever your post-graduation needs may be.
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Congratulations to our newest members of the USF Alumni Association!
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The USF Athletic Department invites alumni, students, employees, and friends of the university to enjoy a day on the links at the annual Pat Sullivan Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Inwood Golf Course in Joliet.
Show your support for the Fighting Saints by golfing in the event ($160 per golfer or $640 per foursome and includes continental breakfast, greens fees, cart, lunch at the turn, dinner and a commemorative jacket), by taking advantage of one of the many sponsorship opportunities offered, or by even just enjoying dinner after the outing ($25 per person). Reservations are required and space is limited to the first 40 foursomes.
To register online, visit
HERE
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Please note that golfer registration closes on June 3, 2019. For more information on the event or to register in person, please call 815-740-3842.
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Join alumni and friends as we host a Patio Party before the White Sox play the New York Yankees! Then, we’ll move to our seats to enjoy a night of baseball and friends.
Saturday, June 15
3:15 USF Shuttle Departure
Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
$75 each |
*$5 of each is a USF donation
Purchase your tickets
HERE.
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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.
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2019 Student Alumni Mentoring Program (SAM) Award Winners
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Student Mentee of the Year
Liz Badalamenti
Alumni Mentor of the Year
Amanda Bueche
Student Mentee Superstars
Lexi Gregorash
Julie Jandeska
Alumni Mentor Superstars
Julie Futterer ’93, ’18
Keith Schomig ’13, ’17
Heather Poma ’02, ’11
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Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the SAM Awards this year. There were many great nominations, but two standouts who did a fantastic job this year with their matches. We’ve also identified superstar winners as our honorable mentions because they also had great experiences and nominations.
Congratulations to our winners! We are so grateful for the commitment each of you has shown this program and look forward to your continued impact on USF.
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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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Introducing the latest issue of USF’s Engaging Mind & Spirit magazine, featuring new USF Provost Beth Roth, Ph.D., servant leadership, and service through business research. This issue also highlights other noteworthy programs, projects and people in our welcoming community of learners. Explore the issue
HERE
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Discover USF Days are information sessi
ons that take place on school holidays such as Columbus Day, Veterans Day, and Presidents’ Day. Morning and afternoon presentations allow you greater flexibility to do multiple things on your school holiday.
* Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.
* Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.
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Please join us for a short-format Saturday Information Session! You 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.
*June 1, 8, 15 & 29, 10 a.m.
*July 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.
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Prospective students can reserve a spot today by contacting the
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As part of its 100-year celebration in 2020, USF is embarking on a Centennial Campaign with strategic initiatives that will help beautify campus, increase scholarships and honor our heritage. This campaign is an important part of how USF is enhancing the learning environment, showing its commitment to affordable excellence and ensuring a USF education remains within reach of bright, hard-working students and their families.
To learn more about the Centennial Campaign,
click
HERE
or contact Kristin Short, Vice President for University Advancement, at
[email protected]
or 815-740-3613.
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Saturday, July 20 | 8 a.m. Departure
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Saturday, July 27 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Saturday, August 10 | 5 p.m. Departure
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Friday, August 30
6 p.m. Men | 6:25 p.m. Women
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Friday, September 13 | 8 a.m. Departure
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Thursday, October 10 | 6 p.m.
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Saturday, September 21
Saturday, November 9
Business Alumni Network (BAN)
9 a.m. | Executive Conf. Room, Motherhouse
Mass Communications Alumni Network (MCAN)
10:30 a.m. | Tower Hall, 4th Floor
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Friday, October 11 | 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 20 | 11 a.m.
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Saturday, December 7 | 8:30 a.m.
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Friday, December 20 | 4:30 p.m. Departure
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The USF Athletic Department hosted the 5th annual Bernie Awards at the Rialto last month. The event celebrated the best of the year in USF athletics.
Read more...
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Many teams and groups within the USF athletic department volunteered with various organizations around the Chicagoland area during the past year.
Read more...
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Support your Fighting Saints as they face their competitors! Check out the schedule for 2019-20 athletic events
HERE
. Events are added as they are scheduled.
Alumni receive free admission to all home games hosted by USF.
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USF Alumni recieve
10%
all purchases at both Home Cut Donuts at 815 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet and Mr. Submarine at 1507 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
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University of St. Francis
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