Rosemont College Online Magazine April 2017 COVER STORY
May is right around the corner. So close, we can almost feel it. Our soon-to-be-graduates are counting the days (and the exams, papers, and presentations) that are standing between them and their diplomas. But before we all put on our academic attire, process to Pomp and Circumstance, and take our seats on Connelly Green under that massive white oak tree that has sheltered countless Commencement ceremonies at Rosemont, we thought we would treat you to an issue of RoCo that is full of all of the wonderful things that we celebrate at the close of the Spring semester. In this issue, you’ll enjoy reading about Founders’ Week, Academic Honors Day, the “Final Wills and Testaments” of our graduating seniors, memories of Commencement from our alumni, and much, much more. This issue is the final RoCo for the 2016-2017 academic year. We have had so much fun getting to know you through RoCo. From our first issue this past August until now, we’ve loved how RoCo readers have become a true community dedicated to telling the stories of Rosemont that make the POWER of small come alive. Thank you for being a part of the journey with us. We’ll be back in August!
Rosemont College Online Magazine April 2017 Hirsh Alert |
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Sophomore Tree Blessing | April
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Ethics and Emerging Medical Tecnologies: A Symposium | April Junior Class Blessing | April CARES Day | April
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Academic Honors Day | April
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Last Day of Undergraduate Classes | May Reading Day | May
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Summer Undergraduate Session I Begins | May
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Summer Undergraduate Session II Begins | July
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CARES Day | May
CARES Day | July
25 CARES Day | August 10
Forum Excursion to Historic Philadelphia Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. click here for more info and to register
Bernice Paul Celebrating 100 years
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Click Here for info on April’s Gallery Show
Introduction to International Business students Jordan Cook, Samson Tesfamarian, and Mark Daulerio with Mr Tim Smith, following Smith’s address to theclass on his career in ocean shipping.
Professor Moravec’s Students Present at this Year’s SEPCHE Conference.
Summer Classes at Rosemont Summer Session I May 22 - June 29, 2017 Summer Session II July 5 - August 10, 2017
Isabella Moraschi ‘20 is one of 8 students who will benefit from the The Clare Boothe Luce Award
Meet Professor Andy Lubin
click here for schedule of classes and to register
Click to see pictures from this year’s Founders Day including: • Awards Luncheon • FAST softball game • Fun, Games, and More
Meet the RoseGrow Club Click here to see pictures from
Meet the Roller Hockey Club
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Meet the Black Student Union
Captain and 2nd baseman, Lora Zubrzycki ’16 writes about this year’s Womens Softball Team
Read about Maggie Miller, the assistant coach for softball, and her coaching philosophy.
Ravens Win Montgomery Cup in Exciting Finish CSAC Names a Record 37 Rosemont Student-Athletes to CSAC Fall All-Academic Team Philly Hoops: Coach Bob Hughes With Tom “Hockey” McKenna Snow No Obstacle As Ravens Shovel Past Dolphins
Lafferty Becomes Second Player in Program History to Notch 1,000 Points Naone-Carter Named Rookie of the Year Ravens Smash Personal Records in CSAC Championship Strong Showing by Ravens Sweeps Pair in Season Opening Doubleheader Ravens Claim Runners-Up Position at Presigious McDaniel Spring Invitational
NCAA Division III Week began with a “RC” flower planting on the turf hill in front of the softball field. RSAC members and Coach Lynn used their green thumbs!
Annual Seder Supper Celebrates Interfaith Worship
Campus Ministry is spending its second Summer Service Trip at Camp Twitch and Shout Camp Twitch & Shout is a one week overnight camp for children ages 8 to 17 with a confirmed diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome. Located in Winder, GA in partnership with Camp Twin Lakes at Camp Will-A-Way, the program is going in to their 9th summer!
Rosemont continues tradition for over 50 years
Read about Spring Break Trip to Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center
Actions not word Cornelia Connelly “View the invisible things of God through the medium of the visible.” – Cornelia Connelly
Warm. Personal. Heartfelt. Moving. Joyful. Read why Commencement at Rosemont has been described this way since 1925. Eustace Wolfington to serve as Rosemont College’s 2017 Commencement Speaker.
Rosemont College had its first graduates in 1925.
Rosemont’s Class of 2017 say goodbye to Rosemont, give advice to the incoming class of 2021, and let us know what they are doing after graduation.
Liz Bolton writes a Goodbye letter to Rosemont.
Rosemont College’s Mace Fast Facts
Meet the Piper of the Commencement Procession
Meet the 2017 Presidential Medal Recipients from Academic Honors Day
Click here to register for Reunion
Successful Med School Students Return to Rosemont for Open House.
Krista Vadaketh '16 is a med student at Drexel University College of Medicine. Brittney Shupp ‘16, Katerina Grynishin ‘16, and Heemali Kamdar ‘16 are med students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. We loved welcoming them back to campus.
Dear Class of 2017, Welcome to Rosemont’s Alumni Association!
The Alumni Association Board of Directors
Happy Hour In Honor of the Class of 2017 Wednesday May 10th at 5pm at Kelly’s Alumni are invited to welcome the soon-to-be members of the Alumni Association, this year’s graduating seniors, as they celebrate Commencement Week. The Office of Alumni Relations treats guests to two complimentary drinks and food. We hope you can make it to meet the Class of 2017!”
The Annual Golden Rose Mass & Luncheon
On Thursday, March 30th, the Office of Alumni Relations was pleased to host local members of the 50th Reunion Class of 1967, and local members of classes that previously celebrated their 50th Reunions for the Golden Rose Mass and Luncheon. Mass was celebrated by Tony Burrascano, OSA in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a festive luncheon in Main Building. This annual event gives those Golden Roses who live close to the College the opportunity to gather together to rekindle friendships and to reconnect with the College.
Get a Summer
Internship Click here to see available summer internships
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On April 6th, Rosemont held a Career Fair to help seniors find potential employment after graduation. You can still receive career advice by contacting The Office of Postgraduate Success at postgraduatesuccess@rosemont.edu
We are available all summer to help you: • work on your resume • with career advice • plan for study abroad
Making a Successful Transition from College to Career: Time for a Reality Check
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The First-Time Donor Challenge Has Been Extended! Don’t miss this opportunity to make your gift even more powerful. Click here to give to The Challenge before midnight on Monday, April 24th!
An anonymous donor will give a $1,000 gift for your first gift!
Be part of the
FIRST TIME DONOR CHALLENGE.
An anonymous donor has pledged to give a $1,000 gift to Rosemont for every gift made to the College by 250 first-time donors! DONATE by April 24th
This generous person will donate up to $250,000 to Rosemont to celebrate every first time gift. Our donor asks that you make your gift (of any amount) something meaningful to you that you can do now and commit to doing again each year.
Use your POWER to help us meet this challenge.
If you are a Rosemont graduate, parent, friend, or employee and have never made a gift to Rosemont, please take this opportunity to make your gift even more powerful.
It’s Easy:
make your first-time gift (of any dollar amount) to the Experience Fund by April 24th online at ➀ Donate-Please www.rosemont.edu/challenge or mail your check to: Rosemont College.
② EmPOWER Future Students-Please repeat your giving next year. (Don’t worry, we will send you a friendly reminder.) ➂ Challenge Others-While you’re at it, challenge a few friends and family members to join you.
Cathie Coleman-Dickson, Director for Business, Leadership, and Healthcare Administration Degree Programs and Global Seminars has encouraging words for her graduates.
Weekend: June 16 - 18, 2017 Weeklong: June 18 - 23, 2017
2017 Global Studies Program The National University of Ireland in Galway 10 days Saturday, July 15 through Tuesday, July 25, 2017
ETHICS AND EMERGING
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 The Rotwitt Theater of the McShain Performing Arts Center Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA
This issue coincides with our symposium topic: Ethics and Emerging Medical Technologies. Click here to read Ethos
THE INSTITUTE FOR ETHIC AL LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBLIT Y at Rosemont College
We are now making our Ethos Magazine availible electronically so the entire Rosemont Community can enjoy it.
Spring 2017 | Issue 6
Grace is the winner of the Ethics Essay Competition. Grace was awarded a $300 prize for her essays that explored issues of bioethical significance
Classes are ending and it is the perfect time to celebrate and enjoy the good weather in Philly. Why not head down to South Street Spring Festival on Saturday May 6. Click here for more information.
Spring break 2017
Professor Andrew Lubin
Congratulations Rosemont Seniors! Welcome to Rosemont as Alumni and we wish you a sweet life!
spent his Spring break on the Greek island of Thira.
Kaushik Dhanyamraju ’17 went to India for Spring Break.
Lauren Lombardo ’13, ’16 was at the Wells Fargo Center watching the 76ers. Go ROCO!
A 28 Year Old’s Ten Tips for Life After College
Renny the Raven visited Upper Darby High School and walked the halls.
Events at Next issue of
August 21 ROCO will be taking the summer off. We look forward to meeting our new students in the fall. We wil be updating our website all summer. Look for Commencement photos, Reunion Photos and more at
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Send us a picture of yourself wearing Rosemont gear and we will send you a thank you. rosemont.edu/roconnections or email us at rocomagazine@rosemont.edu
Host a Party in Main Building Built in 1891, the historical Main Building is a picturesque location for all kinds of festivities for friends of the college. The first floor can be transformed to host wedding receptions, family parties, and bridal or baby showers. Featuring a wrap-around porch, hardwood floors, and three fireplaces, guests will be charmed by Main Building’s warmth and humble grandeur.
For more information, including fees and all requirements, visit www.rosemont.edu/rentals Rochelle Gauger Community Events and Theatre Coordinator 610) 527-0200 x3102