A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents & Friends of Immaculata University

December 1, 2025

Say Yes to Making an Impact

Tuesday, December 2nd is another day, like any weekday, to go about your business at work, running errands, or picking up the kids. However, this year it is also Giving Tuesday, a day to give back with individual generosity that combined with the gifts of others creates a large positive impact for Immaculata students.

We are grateful to all who have made a gift to Immaculata this year. If you have not, we hope that today, Giving Tuesday, you will invest in Immaculata and our students. You can increase your impact and budget your support throughout the year with a monthly or quarterly (recurring) gift. Donate to Giving Tuesday at IU online here.

We Celebrate Carol Night This Friday!

The 104th celebration of Carol Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, in the Villa Maria Hall rotunda. No registration is taken for this event, seating is open. The event will be live-streamed, with the video link available here on December 5th.

This year, a special seasonally themed Carol Night menu is being offered to those who would like to arrive early and purchase dinner to enjoy in Nazareth Dining Hall. All you care to eat pricing is $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for children ages 6-12. Reservations are not required. View the Carol Night menu here.

The Office of Mission and Ministry is again hosting a Christmas Toy Drive for the Mother of Mercy House. Please view their flyer for details and consider bringing your donation to Carol Night.

THANK YOU to this year's Christmas tree sponsor, the Class of 1985! If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Christmas tree, please contact Susan Arnold: sarnold@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3198.

Charter Day of Giving Totals

The Charter Day of Giving (CDOG) was a huge success! We are so thankful for the enthusiastic and generous support provided by our IU alumni and friends.

• Total of gifts and pledges received, and the online auction: $236,836 (Goal was $125,000)
• Total Charter Day of Giving Donors: 808 (Goal was 350)
• Of total donors, we had 416 first-time donors!

Congratulations to the following winners of these CDOG Challenges (details here):

• The Reunion Class Participation Challenge winner is the Class of 1971
• The Maxis Associates Challenge winner is Justin Cusick '12
• The Maxis Society Challenge winner is Elizabeth Foley-Wargo '76
• The First Online Gift on Charter Day winner is Gareth Greppellini
• The Sustainable Investment Challenge winner is Kate Fitzpatrick '97

Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year's Charter Day of Giving and Online Auction. Together we help Immaculata thrive!

For all alumni events, please direct questions to the Office of Alumni Relations: AlumniDept@Immaculata.edu or 484-323-3927.

Music Alumni Reception

Immaculata University’s Music alumni are invited to join us for a Carol Night Reception on Friday, December 5, 2025. Enjoy light refreshments and socialize with fellow Music alumni.

5:30 p.m. Reception – Memorial Hall, Villa Maria Hall

7 p.m. 104th Carol Night – Rotunda Second Floor, Villa Maria Hall

Share in the creation of a new Immaculata tradition: Music alumni will have the option to enjoy reserved seating adjacent to the Immaculata University choir and join them in singing one of the Carol Night songs. Kindly RSVP by November 28, 2025. Register online here.

Golden Macs Christmas Tea

Immaculata’s Golden Macs, classes of 1975 and older, are invited to join us for a special afternoon tea while enjoying the ambience of Christmas at Immaculata with their friends. This year's Golden Macs Christmas Tea will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. in the Great Hall of Villa Maria Hall.

Kindly RSVP by December 2, 2025. Register online here.

Registration Now Open:

Alumni Spiritual Retreat

All are welcome to attend the 2025 Alumni Spiritual Retreat on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus in the Green Room, Villa Maria Hall. Snow date: February 7, 2025. The cost is $25 per person, which includes light morning refreshments, lunch, and retreat materials.

Immaculata University alumni & friends are invited to join us for a Spiritual Retreat featuring Sister Christina Marie Roberts, IHM, and Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Lauren Kolenda '24. Themed “Friendship with God,” the key scriptures for the day will include Matthew 5 and will focus on the beatitudes, what they mean, how to live them, and how the beatitudes help us to grow in friendship with God. The talks by our featured speakers will be followed by group conversation, reflection time and guided meditation. Register Online here

Immaculata On the Road this Winter

Check out upcoming winter On the Road events for 2026 which are listed below. Immaculata On the Road provides an opportunity for Alumni & friends to network and learn more about current happenings on campus at IU. Join us for a complimentary meal during one of these upcoming events.

Make plans with one of your IU classmates to attend an On the Road event together!

Select the event name below for full details and registration information.

December 12 - Hershey, PA - 12 p.m.

January 20 - Exton, PA - 6 p.m.

January 22 - Lancaster, PA - 12 p.m.

January 29 - Newtown, PA - 6 p.m.

February 12 - North Wales, PA - 12 p.m.

February 17 - Cherry Hill, NJ - 12 p.m.

On the Road with 20BELOW in Horsham

Graduates of the last 20 years - Immaculata's 20BELOW alumni - are invited to reconnect with IU and your fellow 20BELOW Alumni during our final 2025 On the Road with 20BELOW event. Hear about exciting changes underway at Immaculata University; learn how alumni are making a difference for current students; and meet with IU Alumni in your area. This event is free for you and one guest.

Select the event name below for full details and registration information:

December 10 - P.J. Whelihan's Pub & Restaurant, Horsham, PA - 12 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: On the Road events frequently have a waiting list. If you register for an event and are subsequently unable to attend, please call and let us know so that your seat can be offered to another alum who is interested in attending. While the event is free for the alum and one guest, the University must pay for all reserved seats, so your call also allows us to cancel that reservation when a wait list is not pending. Thank you!

Dr. Anthony Carcillo Appointed Chair of

IU's Major-Payton School of Business

Immaculata University has appointed Dr. Anthony Carcillo as chair of the Major-Payton School of Business. He will join Immaculata on Dec. 1, 2025. An accomplished higher education leader and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Carcillo brings more than two decades of experience in academic leadership, program development, strategic planning and student success initiatives. View full article here.

Winter Session Courses Available

Winter Session is a great opportunity to make up, catch up, or get ahead!

Courses are open to both current IU students, new students, as well as visiting students from other colleges and universities.

Dates: December 15, 2025 through January 9, 2026

Cost: $320/credit

See the list of classes and learn how to register.

Upcoming Admissions Events

Learn more about Immaculata University's educational offerings when you join us for one of these upcoming Admissions events. Select the event name for full details.

December 4: Christmas Meet & Greet - 6-8 p.m.

December 6: Saturday Campus Tours - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NOTE: Admissions is hosting a variety of "Shadow Days" in numerous academic areas of study. To see if one is right for you view the full event list here.

Stocking Up for the Holidays:

The IU Food Cupboard

Help us stock the IU Cares Food Cupboard this holiday to ensure all members of the IU community have food security when they return to campus this winter. Details on the items most needed are available here. Don't forget - November is PB&J month at the IU Food Cupboard, and we hope you will share the comfort of this staple food item with those in need at IU!

The IU Cares Food Cupboard offers non-perishable food items, personal care products, and accepts any non-perishable donations. Donations of gift cards to food stores and monetary gifts are also accepted. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to: IU Cares Food Cupboard C/O Sister Paula Jameson, IHM, Loyola Hall 300C, 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345. View a list of items needed here. View our Amazon wishlist here to ship a donation directly to campus.

Advent Reflections

To help you more fully participate in the Advent season, we share this year's Advent Reflection Book, with video messages for each day of Advent. Many thanks to the Office of Mission and Ministry, and Campus Ministry for providing these reflections. View booklet here.

May the peace of Christ’s love fill your hearts this Advent Season!

Alumni Prayer Requests

Please know that you are always in the thoughts and prayers of our IHM Sisters. If you have a special intention which you would like to include in their daily Chapel prayer list, you may submit your prayer requests here. Requests may be submitted anonymously by both alumni and friends of Immaculata.

Mighty Mac Athletics

New Softball Coach Named

Alexa Peterson has been named as the new head softball coach, as well as assistant to the athletic director. View full article here.

Atlantic East Conference Mighty Mac Honors

Congratulations to the following Mighty Mac student athletes for recognition received from the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) in November. Please select the name to view the related article.

AEC Men's Soccer Rookie of the Year: Luca Greppellini

AEC Elite Scholar-Athlete, Men's CC: Kendall Budlow

AEC Runner of the Year, Women's CC: Aubrey Donahue

AEC Coaching Staff of the Year, Women's CC: David Smith and Matthew Murray

AEC First Team Honors, Women's Volleyball: Mia Esposito

AEC First Team Honors, Field Hockey: Abby Fekete, Alexis Andrada, and Mackenzie Schrack

AEC Second Team Honors, Men's Soccer: Alex Corsones

AEC Second Team Honors, Women's Soccer: Gabby Palladino

AEC Second Team Honors, Field Hockey: Victoria Atkinson and Maria Freeman

AEC Second Team Honors, Men's CC: Connor Kakowski and Jimmy Lauer

AEC Second Team Honors, Women's CC: Jayla Gross, Breanne Dymek, and Jacquie Leone

Women's Basketball Weekly Honor Roll: Olivia Ettorre

AEC Player of the Week, Men's Basketball: Mandon Seapoe

Various Sports Weekly Honor Roll: Olivia Ettorre, Christian Chambers, Mandon Seapoe, Mia Esposito and Keira Wiley

AEC Player of the Week, Women's Basketball: Abby Grillo

Athletic News:

For full coverage on all Mighty Mac news and game schedules visit: GoMightyMacs.com.

Immaculata Trivia

Did you Know....  

A livestream of the Carol Night celebration will be available for those off campus?

Mighty Mac Trivia: 

What time does the 104th celebration of Carol Night begin?

Send us an email with your answer! Replies will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize. 

And the Answer Is...

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

When is this month's Legacy Alumni Reception being held?

The Answer:

November 20, 2025

Congratulations to last month's trivia winner, Helen Cattalo Halpin '70. Thank you to all who participated.

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