USF’s Caritas Event Raises Over $235,000 for Student Scholarships |
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After two years of virtual events, the University of St. Francis hosted its 66th annual Caritas Scholarship Celebration back in the Pat Sullivan Recreation Center on its main campus in Joliet on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The event raised over $235,000 (and close to almost $3 million in the past ten years of the event) through a combination of live and silent auctions, a raffle, and other memorable activities all in support of student scholarships. USF sincerely thanks event attendees and sponsors for investing in USF students. Click here to read more, including a list of event sponsors.
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USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence Receives Contribution from Midland States Bank Foundation |
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The University of St. Francis is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $10,000 contribution by the Midland States Bank Foundation. The contribution will support projects and administration of the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE).
“The USF CNE is impacting the people served by the nonprofits in Will County and the nonprofits, themselves, by making them stronger and better able to fulfill their own missions. We sincerely thank Midland States Bank for supporting our efforts to help these organizations focus on their mission-driven efforts,” said Maribeth Hearn, Ed.D., director of the USF Career Success Center and co-director of the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence.
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USF Recognized in 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools Rankings by U.S. News |
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U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and the University of St. Francis was recognized on four lists in the report.
Lists on which USF is recognized includes: Education – one of thirteen Illinois schools recognized; Nursing (DNP) – one of seven Illinois schools recognized; Nursing (Master’s) – one of nine Illinois schools recognized; and Physician Assistant.
“USF offers incredibly valuable, nationally-recognized graduate degree programs, which is certainly validated through recognition from organizations such as U.S. News & World Report,” USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D., said.
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Music Items Needed to Support WCSF-FM’s 2023 Mega Music Rummage Sale |
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WCSF-FM 88.7 FM, the radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF), is currently seeking community donations of used and collectible music and memorabilia. If you cannot bear to throw out your pre-loved media, donate it to WCSF!
Donations can include, but are not limited to: vinyl 33s, 45s and 78s; 8-tracks, reel-to-reel and cassettes; VHS tapes, and DVDs; sheet music, music books and comic books; professional and home audio equipment, and; instruments. USF students will organize and catalog your treasures for WCSF’s annual Mega Music Rummage Sale this fall. All donations are tax deductible and all proceeds from the Mega Music rummage sale will be used to support the educational mission of WCSF.
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Corporate Partner Education Program |
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USF partners with companies and organizations locally and across the country to offer tuition discounts to their employees. Discounts apply to graduate and doctoral programs in business, health care, management, nursing, social work, and training and development.
If your company or employer offers tuition reimbursement, this program is one way to maximize the impact of those funds. Contact Maggie Stevenson, Associate Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions at mstevenson@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-3389 for more information.
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Have You Checked Out the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence? |
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The USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides efficient and value-added professional services to Will County nonprofit organizations with limited financial resources, whose mission is aligned with the Franciscan core values of respect, integrity, service, and compassion. This allows the nonprofit organizations to focus primarily on their core, mission-driven objectives in the community.
With its variety of options, the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers value-added professional services through USF employees, partners and students to Will County nonprofits so that they can focus on best serving their respective client bases.
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Save the Date for USF Homecoming 2023 |
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The University of St. Francis has announced its plans for Homecoming 2023 with events that will take place on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. This year’s Homecoming events include the annual Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game; Alumni Reunions; USF History in Photos; Campus Tour; Alumni Memorial Mass; Distinguished Alumni Dinner; and more. With the variety of events set to take place, there is something for all alumni and friends of USF to enjoy. More information will be shared in the fall, but we invite you to save the date on your calendar now and visit the USF Homecoming web page for details as they become available.
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Save the Date for Ambassador Day 2023 |
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Mark your calendar to join USF for Ambassador Day 2023 on Tuesday, October 17, in Assembly Hall on USF's St. Clare Campus (1550 Plainfield Road, Joliet) at 7:30 a.m. Ambassador Day at the University of St. Francis is a special opportunity for community leaders, elected officials and university partners to become more engaged in the university’s mission and further understand the importance of USF within our community. During the event, attendees hear the State of the University Address by USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D.
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The USF Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year and is open to the public.
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The USF Music at Moser Performing Arts Series offers concerts, plays and performances from an array of backgrounds which changes each semester. World-class music and entertainment is available right here in Joliet!
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Engaging Mind & Spirit is the official magazine of USF. Published and mailed to alumni and friends of the university three times each year, the magazine is a collection of the latest USF headlines, including university successes and alumni/student/staff achievements, as well as information about upcoming events.
Click here to view the latest issue of Engaging Mind & Spirit. Click here to view previous issues.
Questions? Contact the USF Community and Employee Relations Office at 815-740-3625.
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University of St. Francis
Dave DiLorenzo, Director of Community & Employee Relations
ddilorenzo@stfrancis.edu
815-740-3625
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