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A Newsletter for the Alumni, Parents & Friends of Immaculata University
November 15, 2024
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Alumni Board Nominations Close Today
TODAY is the final day to submit nominations for the upcoming 2025-2028 Alumni Association Board of Governors election. If you are looking for a meaningful way to get involved at IU, nominate yourself online here.
Alumni Board Members serve a three-year term. They attend four all-member meetings per year and can join meetings virtually if they do not live close to campus. View Board Member responsibilities here.
Alumni may nominate as many individuals as desired (including themselves), however all nominees must be graduates of Immaculata University. Candidates who accept the nomination will be placed on the ballot for election, which will run from January 15, 2025-February 15, 2025. Submit Board nomination here
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Thank You for a Successful Charter Day
It was a busy week at IU, with the Charter Day of Giving taking place Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Our Mighty Macs earned their name, enthusiastically coming together to support the University, making the day a huge success by exceeding all event goals! THANK YOU to all our generous donors!
Preliminary results* from the Charter Day of Giving include:
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350+ donors (Goal 350)
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$181,500 received through gifts and Online Auction (Goal $125,000)
*Gifts arriving via mail and our online donation form through today, Friday, November 15, will be counted in the final Charter Day of Giving totals. If you haven't already done so, you can make your gift online here.
Please take a few moments to view a special "Thank You" video below.
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Ensure You Receive Credit for Your Gift to IU
Immaculata University is experiencing a growing trend of receiving gifts (checks) which do not identify the donor. These checks are processed through third party processors for donors on behalf of their related banks and corporations for RMD and IRA distributions, and matching gifts. They are often submitted to IU without a donor name, unbeknownst to that donor. IU is able to process the funds but must attribute them to "Anonymous."
If you have not received a gift acknowledgement for your donation, please email Susan Arnold, VP for Institutional Advancement at sarnold@immaculata.edu with the amount of the check and name of the financial institution who processed your donation.
Please ensure that all donations through third party processors are submitted to IU with your name on them so you will be credited for the gift.
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On the Road with 20BELOW
Immaculata's 20BELOW alumni (graduates of the last 20 years) are invited to reconnect with IU and your fellow 20BELOW Alumni on December 11, 2024, during a complimentary 12 p.m. lunch at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant in Horsham, 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. Stay tuned: there are more On the Road with 20BELOW events scheduled for 2025!
Kindly RSVP online here by December 4, 2024. For questions or additional information, please contact Betty Ginty: email eginty@Immaculata.edu or call 484-323-3944. IU will be hosting additional On the Road with 20BELOW events in 2025, look for details in a future Highlights from the Hill.
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Boost Your Career with IU's Online MBA
Immaculata’s Online MBA program prepares ethical, driven leaders for today’s—and tomorrow’s—workplace. Students can complete the general MBA track or graduate with concentrations in leadership or health care management. A distinctive feature of Immaculata’s program is its strong emphasis on ethics. All MBA students must take “Ethics and Legal Perspectives in Business” so they can integrate integrity into operational decisions and exercise leadership skills and capabilities, including motivating others, leading groups and leading change.
The MBA program is competitively priced at $500 per credit (approximately $15,000 total), making it one of the most affordable in the region. The courses, which span seven weeks across five semesters, allow students to complete the program in under two years. View full article 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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Carol Night is December 6th
The 103rd celebration of Carol Night will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024. Carol Night begins at 7 p.m. and is held around the Rotunda Christmas tree in Villa Maria Hall. No registration is taken for this event, seating is open.
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Education Alumni Reception
All Immaculata alumni in the field of Education are invited to join us for a special reception on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. Network with fellow alumni and colleagues and visit with Education faculty as we welcome in the Christmas season.
This reception will be held in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall, on campus at Immaculata University. Kindly RSVP by November 15, 2024. Register online here.
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Music Alumni Carol Night Reception
Immaculata University’s Music alumni are invited to join us for a Carol Night Reception on Friday, December 6, 2024. Enjoy light refreshments and socialize with fellow Music alumni.
5:30 p.m. Reception – Memorial Hall, Villa Maria Hall
7 p.m. 103rd Carol Night
Share in the creation of a new Immaculata tradition: Music alumni will enjoy reserved seating adjacent to the Immaculata University choir and join them in singing one of the Carol Night songs. Kindly RSVP by November 22, 2024. Register online here.
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Golden Macs Christmas Tea
Immaculata’s Golden Macs, classes of 1974 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 10, 2024 from 1-3p.m. in the Green Room of Villa Maria Hall.
Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations with any questions: AlumniDept@Immaculata.edu or 484-323-3944. Kindly RSVP by December 3, 2024. Register online here.
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SAVE THE DATE: Alumni Spiritual Retreat
Save the date for the 2025 Alumni Spiritual Retreat, to be held 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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Plan to Join Immaculata On the Road
Our remaining 2024 On the Road events are listed below. Look for our schedule of 2025 events in January! Alumni & friends are invited to join Susan Arnold, Vice President for Institutional Advancement for a complimentary lunch during the events below, which provide an opportunity to learn more about current happenings on campus at IU.
Please select the event name below to register.
December 2 - Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA - 12 p.m.
December 13 - Harvest at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA - 12 p.m.
Click here to view the full 2024 On the Road schedule. If you have questions, please contact Betty Ginty at eginty@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3944.
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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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Sharing Joy this Christmas
Help spread holiday cheer this year with your support of Campus Ministry’s collection for the Mother of Mercy House in Kensington, PA. Alumni & friends are invited to bring unwrapped toys for children ages 6-18 and non-perishable food items (especially cereal) to campus and place them in the drop-off boxes near Campus Safety and the Green Room. Collection boxes will be available through December 16, 2024, and all are encouraged to bring items if attending the December 6, 2024, celebration of Carol Night.
For questions, please contact Amanda Bielat: abielat@immaculata.edu or 610-647-4400 Ext. 3573.
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Submit Your Class Notes and Updates
Do you have news to share with your classmates? A major life event such as a new job, a marriage, or a birth in the family? Take a few minutes and submit your class note today to ensure it is included in the next issue of Immaculata magazine.
Are you receiving mail from Immaculata, and is it addressed correctly? Let us know of your name changes and contact updates, too! Submit your class notes & personal updates online here.
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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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IHM Spirituality Center Programs
The IHM Spirituality Center offers the following programs this fall, which will take place at the IHM Spirituality Center in Malvern, PA.
Charisms In Our Everyday Life
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The charisms we all received at our Baptism are meant to be shared for the good of the Church. In this day of recollection, we will strive to grow in our understanding of charism and seek to discover how we share our charisms with others. This day includes morning hospitality, lunch, two conferences, Mass, an opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and quiet prayer time. Kindly register by November 13, 2024.
Advent Day of Recollection: Advent, Waiting with Mary
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
At the beginning of Advent, we look at how Mary spent the days between the Annunciation and the birth of Jesus. In what can be a busy season, how can we follow Mary’s example? The day of recollection includes morning hospitality, lunch, two conferences, Mass, an opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and quiet prayer time. Kindly register by November 27, 2024.
Each program has a $40 fee. Details and registration forms can be found online here. Contact Sister Anne Marie Stegmaier, IHM with any questions: ihmspcenter@gmail.com or call: 610-647-4136.
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Several Atlantic East Conference Awards Announced
Immaculata's Field Hockey team won two awards and had seven of their players named to the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) All-Conference Team for 2024. View full story here.
In Men's Soccer, Immaculata's coaching staff of Head Coach Rich Punt and his Assistant Coaches Andy Ricci, Gabe Dwyer '17, and Stone Gahagan '11 were named the 2024 Atlantic East Conference Coaching Staff of the Year. Six soccer players earned All-Conference Honors. View full story here.
Athletic News:
For full coverage on all Mighty Mac news visit: GoMightyMacs.com.
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SAVE THE DATE
Reunion 2025
April 25, 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 an affordable online MBA program you can complete in two years?
Mighty Mac Trivia:
What is the per credit cost of the online MBA program?
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:
How many all-member Alumni Board meetings are held per year?
The Answer:
Four
Congratulations to last month's Trivia Winner - Crystal Potter '02. 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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