October 2018
Saints Connection
E-Newsletter
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.
In a clandestine location in the Joliet area, alumna and member of USF’s founding congregation, Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, OSF, is doing God’s work… and she’s doing it all over the phone. After all, “God has a toll-free number,” according to the Upper Room Crisis Hotline. Read more...
After earning his BBA from USF, Mike went on to complete his Executive MBA in product development from MIT; and that's just the beginning. Through all of his growth, Bryant hasn’t forgotten his roots. He hasn’t forgotten his humble beginnings at USF as a tennis scholarship recipient. Read more...
A now-retired R.N., Durant has a long history of excelling in the medical field. Ellen currently serves as the president of the Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses’ Association, which is dedicated to excellence in nursing services and giving back to the community. Read more...
Jeff Budz, president/principal of Joliet Catholic Academy, was a student in USF’s very first Ed.D. cohort. "Through the whole doctoral cohort, I had the chance to work closely with other administrators and problem solve real world scenarios,” he said with appreciation." Read more...
Thursday, October 11 | 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 15 | 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 24 | 6:00 p.m.
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We appreciate your feedback! Alumni suggestions only make our events better, so please feel free to share your ideas with us by filling out the event suggestion form HERE .
On behalf of the USF Alumni & Family Relations Office, we extend our sincerest gratitude to all who attended the Homecoming & Reunion festivities held throughout the day on Saturday, September 22. Thanks to you, the entire event was a tremendous success, and we look forward to celebrating with you again in 2019!
Photos taken during Homecoming & Reunion will be available soon HERE .

We hope you’ll take a moment to provide us with feedback HERE so we can continue to make the experience great for our alumni, families and friends! 
Saturday, November 10 | Times Vary
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Wednesday, November 14 | 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 1 | 8:30 a.m.

Bring your family to enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa Claus! Activities include a photo with St. Nick, face painting, balloon artist, holiday coloring pages, hot cocoa and a visit with our “Bernie” Saint Bernard dogs from Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue. Purchase Tickets HERE!
Thursday, November 29 | 6:00 p.m.
The University of St. Francis Department of Music and Performing Arts is proud to offer exciting music and theater performances to USF Alumni. along with the Joliet and Will County communities. See the full schedule and purchase tickets HERE.
Nov 9-11 | Times Vary

Travel to England as this Sherlock Holmes classic comes to life on the USF stage. Holmes and Watson investigate the case of an attempted murder of a supernatural hound. For $25 you can bundle your ticket with a fish ‘n’ chips meal one hour before the performance.
Nov 16 | 7:30 p.m.

The Swinging Saints, USF’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble, presents an exciting program about the people they would like to meet and others they would like to introduce to you. Meet the Girl from Ipanema, Mr. Sandman, and many others, in a jazzy cameo.
Nov 30, Dec 1 | 7:30 p.m.

Join vocal soloists and the USF’s choral ensembles as they sing extraordinary carols, such as Benjamin Britten’s classic, “A Ceremony of Carols”, Alfred Burt’s “Caroling, Caroling”, and lesser known gems from the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Education alumni, are you looking for a way to promote USF in your classroom? Do you have an upcoming college day at your school and want us to provide you with goodies for your students? Would you like our mascot, Bernie the Saint Bernard, to visit your class? The Alumni & Family Relations Office can help you with all of the above, simply submit the online FORM .
Ian Millan Vetokhin and  Avilash Mishra  both earned multiple main draw singles wins to pace the USF tennis team at the ITA Regional Tournament.
Josh Holberry, Saints Football kicker and punter, has been named the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Special Teams Player of the Week.
Kyle Sheppard fired rounds of 73 and 76 , leading the USF men's golf team showing at the Battle at Blackthorn, and placing him fifth overall individually.
Support your Fighting Saints as they face their competitors! Check out the schedule for all 2018-19 athletic events HERE . Alumni receive free admission to all home games hosted by USF.
Members of the "Boneyard," a fan rewards program, have access to the latest sporting news from around campus, up-to-date roster information, sporting events schedule, a live stats scoreboard, as well as information regarding exclusive discounts and coupons.


Introducing the latest issue of USF’s Engaging Mind & Spirit magazine, featuring the Department of English & Foreign Languages. It also highlights other noteworthy programs, projects and people in our welcoming community of learners. To explore past issues, Read here...
USF saw new student registrations jump ten percent this fall across undergraduate, transfer, and graduate programs. Applications to USF grew 14.7% over last year. “We are reaching out to more students and families at college nights, talking to more counselors, hosting more on-campus events, and being very clear about how much value we offer to our students,” said Eric Ruiz. Read more...
Would YOU like to support your alma mater as a volunteer, but you live too far away to come to campus? Become an Alumni Ambassador and spend just a few hours each month, on your own turf, helping our family of Saints to grow and thrive. More info...
Do you know anyone who may be interested in attending USF? Let them know about Discover USF Days and USF's Open House .
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, October 8, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.
* Monday, February 18, 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

Whether you’re thinking about transferring to USF, completing your degree as an adult learner or achieving a graduate degree, our admissions counselors and faculty will be present to answer any questions you have and help you get started on your path to graduation.

*Thursday, October 25

Prospective students can reserve a spot today by contacting the
Welcome Center at 815-740-2270 or [email protected].

USF Alumni Discount Dates: October 26 through Halloween
Price Per Ticket: $39.99 with Parking Included ($25 Value)
Ticket Purchasing Instructions
  • Click here to access the Six Flags ticket sales website
  • Enter the appropriate number of tickets and select your dates
  • In the upper right corner, enter Promo Code: USFALUMNI
  • Note: Promo code may not work when purchasing on a tablet
  • Continue the check out process as normal, the discount should appear
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