Alumni
Newsletter
November 2022 Edition
Alumni Spotlight
Sister Kathleen Keating honored at Krakus Festival



Holyoke St. Patrick's Committee announced Kelly McGiverin '08 the 59th George E. O'Connell Award Recipient
Jane Coughlin Chevalier '82 named 2023 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal


Shirley Arriaga '15 wins the election for State Representative Hampden District #8
Elms in the News



Elms College nurse educator program continues in Haiti amid turmoil, expands with $1.1 million grant
President's Evening of Appreciation
On October 15, 2022, President Harry E. Dumay, Ph.D., MBA, gave special recognition to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield as the evening's event coincided with Founders' Day, the day in which we commemorate the founding of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1650 in Le Puy, France. President Dumay also gave special recognition to benefactors Robert Bolduc and Regina Hitchery for their philanthropic support of the College and its mission. The President’s Evening of Appreciation celebrates the generosity and support of donors who have joined the Elms College Leadership Giving Societies through their annual and lifetime giving.
G.O.L.D. Rumbleseat Event
We want to again thank everyone who came to our Graduates of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) event at the Rumbleseat on October 21. We had so much fun!


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Please join us for

Breakfast with Santa
December 4, 2022 10 a.m.

Breakfast, crafts, and a special reading with
President, Dr. Harry Dumay
Attention Classes 3's and 8's:
On Campus
The Annual Elms College Holiday Marketplace & Christmas Tree Lighting
Elms College is holding our Annual Holiday Marketplace on Monday, November 28 from
11 am - 2 pm in the Mary Dooley College Center, Dining Hall. The Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 4 pm.
Elms College Along the Way Book Launch

On October 18, Elms College hosted a book launch and panel discussion for Along the Way: The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Father Hugh F. Crean. Watch Real to Reel on the book launch or listen to the entire book launch below.

The Annual Mass of Remembrance
On November 2 we remembered those we've lost in the past year. It was a beautiful Mass led by Father Mark Stelzer. Thank you to those who joined us.
Did you know....?
We offer a virtual book club for alumni and friends. The book club connects through a private forum where all participants can discuss the current book and network with each other. Joining is completely free; you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy. The book club will read one book every two months so that you will have plenty of time for each book.

The Office of Career Services offers resources for our alumni as well as opportunities for engagement with students.

-Get career and resume advice

-Share your career advice with Elms College students

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Lynn Korza '88, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Email: Korzal@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2454

Jill Perry '21, Alumni Engagement Specialist
Email: Perryj@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2388