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A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents & Friends of Immaculata University
January 15, 2025
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News from the Office of Alumni Relations | |
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Immaculata University Alumni Association
The Immaculata University Alumni Association turns 100 in 2025! We invite all alumni to help celebrate this milestone anniversary by joining us for at least one of the over 50 alumni events offered this year. There are also many opportunities to volunteer in assisting your alma mater as we venture into the next 100 years.
Your participation can begin by voting in this year's Alumni Board of Governors (details below). If you seek a more active role, check out the volunteer opportunities under "Resolve to Get Involved." And, of course, we want to SEE you at this year's events, a full list of which can be found online here. The year begins with four alumni events this month, all of which are detailed under "Alumni Events" below - please make plans to join us!
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Alumni Board of Governors Election
Opens Today
Voting for the 2025 Alumni Association Board of Governors election is now open and will run through February 15, 2025. Please take time to review the Bio forms of our ten candidates prior to making your selection.
Seven new members will join the Board based on election outcomes. All alumni who have earned a degree from IU are eligible and encouraged to participate in the election, voting for up to seven candidates.
VOTE ONLINE HERE
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Resolve to Get Involved in 2025
Immaculata University alumni have numerous opportunities to get involved in the IU community. Voting in Alumni Board elections and attending alumni events are easy ways to stay connected! You can also make an impact through these volunteer opportunities open to all alumni:
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Become a Class Representative: A Class Representative is a liaison between classmates and the Alumni Office; responsible for communicating important University news, generating enthusiasm and encouraging participation in alumni events (reunion) and fundraising programs. Contact Karen DeLucia Matweychuk '83 for more information: kmatweychuk@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3958. | | |
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Become a Class Agent: Similar to Class Representatives, Class Agents inspire fellow classmates to support and stay connected with Immaculata. Agents work with the Office of Institutional Advancement to promote University activities, share campus news and encourage classmates to participate in financial support of Immaculata. Class Agents are advocates for special events such as the Day of Giving, Reunion giving and other hallmark occasions. Contact Kathy Freney Smith '90 for more information: kfreneysmith@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3319. | |
Join the 20Below Alumni Council: Provide input for new events and engagement strategies designed to connect 20BELOW alumni (graduates of the last 20 years) to Immaculata while expanding your personal and professional network. Contact Brigid Whelihan for more information: bwhelihan@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3225. | |
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With Appreciation
Immaculata University expresses grateful appreciation and thanks to Patricia Crea LaRocco '71, M.D. for her love of Immaculata, music, Carol Night and her very special gift of sponsoring the 2024 Christmas tree.
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Thank You for Supporting IU & Our Students
THANK YOU to many generous alumni who helped Mac have a good Christmas, and congratulations to the winner of Mac's Christmas Challenge - Virginia Walz Alpaugh '64.
921 alumni already made a gift to the Immaculata Fund for this fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025). With a participation goal of 1,400 alumni donors (6.5% of our alumni base) this year, these gifts take us to 66% of goal. Help us reach our goal by being one of an additional 479 alumni to make your online gift here. Not sure if you participated? Check the list here.
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Share Your Service Activities
Many of us are actively engaged in community service projects / volunteer work, and most of this work is unsung. The Service Committee of the Alumni Association Board of Governors would like to take the opportunity to highlight the great work performed by IU alumni in their communities, especially during the holiday season.
If you would like to share your service / volunteer work, please send that information (and a photo of you at the volunteer site if applicable) to: AlumniDept@immaculata.edu
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IU's Collaboration with Main Line Health
Immaculata University has a long-standing partnership with Main Line Health (MLH) to provide nursing students with hands-on clinical experiences in their hospitals and health centers. This collaboration has fostered seamless transitions from education to professional practice for graduates. In 2024, MLH welcomed 18 Immaculata nursing graduates into their nurse residency program. Additionally, nine current students were hired as part of MLH’s nurse extern program, allowing them to gain invaluable experience as patient care technicians and support nurses with patient care responsibilities. View full article here
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Preparing Students to Lead
in Times of Crisis
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently,” said businessman and investor Warren Buffet.
Reputation is everything in today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world, where news and information (factual or otherwise) are instantaneous and can influence whether a company will skyrocket to success or fall like the Roman Empire. Recognizing this importance, the crisis communication course at Immaculata, taught by Melissa Rice, Ph.D., offers a dynamic blend of theory and practical application, providing students with the tools to make a meaningful impact within organizations.
View full article here
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TOMORROW AFTERNOON:
Join On the Road with 20BELOW
Graduates of the last 20 years - Immaculata's 20BELOW alumni - we want to see you tomorrow in Malvern! You are invited to reconnect with IU and your fellow 20BELOW Alumni on January 16, 2025, during a complimentary 12 p.m. lunch at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant in Malvern, PA.
Join Susan Arnold, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Brigid Whelihan, Fundraising and Grants Associate, and fellow Immaculata University alumni to 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. Kindly RSVP online here TODAY.
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Immaculata On the Road in Lancaster, PA
Kick off the new year by going On the Road in Lancaster, PA on January 22, 2025. Alumni & friends are invited to join Susan Arnold, Vice President for Institutional Advancement for a complimentary 12 p.m. lunch at Harvest Seasonal Grill. You will have an opportunity to learn more about current happenings on campus at IU.
Full details and registration are available online here.
View ALL 2025 On the Road events ONLINE HERE.
If you have questions, please contact Betty Ginty at eginty@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3944.
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Mangia! Meatball Monday
Immaculata University's Meatball Monday event returns for 2025! We encourage you to gather a friend or two and join us for an enjoyable evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at La Locanda Ristorante Italiano in Newtown Square, PA on Monday, January 27, 2025. Your $25 registration includes one drink ticket (house wine or beer), delicious meatballs, salad, and pasta.
This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with classmates and make new friends! Kindly RSVP by January 20, 2025. Register online here
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Alumni Spiritual Retreat
All are welcome to attend the 2025 Alumni Spiritual Retreat on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus in the Green Room, Villa Maria Hall. Snow date: February 8, 2025.
Themed “Friendship with God,” the key scriptures for the day include
Luke 10 and John 4, focusing on love of God and neighbor and finding
peace as we join together as a community This event is offered to all alumni and friends who seek to deepen their connection with God.
Your $25 registration fee includes light morning refreshments, lunch and retreat materials. Additional event details and registration are available online here. RSVP by January 18, 2025.
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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! | |
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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.
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Atlantic East Conference Honors
Student athletes from several Mighty Mac teams recently received Atlantic East Conference Weekly Honor Roll recognition. Select from the links below to view full articles.
Delanie McPeak & Gabriel Bocaj: Swimming
Mandon Seapoe: Men's Basketball
Abigail Boyer & Carly Coleman: Woman's Basketball
Athletic News:
For full coverage on all Mighty Mac news visit: GoMightyMacs.com.
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SAVE THE DATE
Reunion 2025
April 26, 2025
This is a special reunion year for classes ending in 5 and 0!
Mark your calendar now and plan to return to campus this spring!
Attention Class Representatives, or anyone who would like to assist with their class reunion, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations: AlumniDept@immaculata.edu
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Immaculata Trivia
Did you Know....
IU has over 50 alumni events scheduled for 2025?
Mighty Mac Trivia:
What anniversary does the IU Alumni Association celebrate in 2025?
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 will the 2025 Meatball Monday event be held?
The Answer:
January 27, 2025
Congratulations to last month's trivia winner, Jeanne Dagna Ed.D. ’12. Thank you to all who participated.
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Are You Connected?
Join us on any of our Alumni social media sites to stay up-to-date on all things IU!
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We Look Forward to Seeing You Soon!
The Office of Alumni Relations - Immaculata University
Visit us online: immaculata.edu/alumni
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