ROCOnnections - Rosemont College Online Magazine November 2019

Rosemont College Online Magazine November 2019

Energy! This edition of RoCo tries to capture a bit of the amazing energy felt daily on all corners of Rosemont’s Campus and from all the places touched by Rosemont alumni. In this issue, you’ll be treated to stories of the accomplishments of Rosemont students and alumni who have taken the POWER of small and made it their own.

• Testing entrepreneurial waters • Marketing ideas • Pumpkins and soccer • More soccer • Service to others • Sharing their experiences And so much more. Plus, of course, new Programs.

And the new Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center.

We hope you get a charge from the stories in RoCo. Let us know what you are doing!

Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving from the staff at RoCo.

This has been a busy, beautiful Fall for the Rosemont Community! A successful soccer season for both the women’s and men’s teams, the fun shared by students and alumni at Oktoberfest, and the excitement of the new Community Center taking shape before our eyes have made this a memorable Fall. I look forward to seeing you at the events still to come.

I especially invite you to attend the Grand Opening and Dedication of the new Community Center at an open house on Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Get to know our newest space, which will be an important site for Rosemont activities for decades to come.

Our newest tradition will be kicked off (literally) on November 22 at the Rosemont College SGA Turkey Bowl, where representatives of the current classes challenge each other in flag football.

Rosemont’s Christmas traditions, including the Penny Toss and Caroling Night on December 8th, and, of course, Christmas Eve Mass in our beautiful Chapel, will wrap up the year with blessings and cheer.

It does seem amazing that Thanksgiving is nearly upon us.

And please know that when I am counting my blessings, I’ll be including you! I’m so grateful for my colleagues at the College, whether staff or faculty of the Undergraduate College and the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies, and the College’s loyal alumni and donors. And most importantly, I am grateful for Rosemont’s students, and how they embrace the opportunities offered by the POWER of small.

- President Hirsh

Rosemont College Online Magazine November 2019 Hirsh Alert |

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Gallery Exhibit | Nov. 14 - Jan. 9 Pub Hub | Nov. 15 The Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center Opening | Nov. 16 SGA Turkey Bowl | Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 22 - Dec. 2 Last Day of UC Fall Classes | Dec. 4 Penny Toss | Dec. 8 Christmas Eve Mass | Dec. 24 UC Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 13 Martin Luther King Day of Service No Classes | Jan. 20 We are planning our lineup of Spring 2020 Forum Classes. Would you like to join a yoga class? How about learning to draw?

Contact us if you have any suggestons: Ali Curth Alexandria.curth@rosemont.edu or 610-527-0200 X 3102

Thinking in the steps of Ben Franklin!

Rosemont Students brainstorm ideas for Pennsylvania’s promotion of the 250th anniversary of the United States. 24 students participated in the first round of a competition among 30 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to develop the concept the Commonwealth will use for #America250PA

Three Students Test Entrepreneurial Waters

Jennifer Zoga, Assistant Professor in the Business Department at Rosemont College, is piloting a Start Your Business Incubator program.

Designed for students who are serious and ready to become entrepreneurs, Zoga interviewed and accepted this year’s cohort of three who are working throughout the fall semester to write their business and financial plans and prototype their Minimum Viable Products (MVP).

Krista Eisenhardt, a senior

and a dual major in business and marketing, has always dreamed of owning her own wedding coordinating business. She is in the process of launching Everlasting Events to create unforgettable moments for her clients. “This incubator is a great experience, getting me prepared and finding the right path for my future.” Eisenhardt recognizes that brides want to savor the entire process of planning their wedding and is creating a comprehensive experience and support service for her future clients.

Jai’len Jeffcoat, a sophomore

communications major, joined the incubator internship program because “I see an opportunity that can greatly help me with my business idea in the comfort of my school.” Also taking inspiration from the crowdsourcing/gig economy, Jeffcoat’s entrepreneurial idea aims to disrupt the gas station business model.

Kemar Reid, a senior marketing major, is using the tools from the Start Your Business Incubator program to create an affordable car rental company.

Reid cleverly saw an opportunity from the new crowdsourcing/ gig economy. “My business is all about helping people become independent business owners...

[It will] allow people to rent cars to work for Door-Dash, Uber, Uber Eats and other.”

Click to See Photos from this year’s Oktoberfest!

Rosemont Students: Come join us for Rosemont’s 1st Annual

November 22 2:00 P.M. The SGA Turkey Bowl is a Flag Football Tournament Game 1: Class of ‘20 vs. Class of ‘22 Game 2: Class of ‘21 vs. Class of ‘23 Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2

Click Here to Sign Up Each class will have the opportunity to build a team of 12 students to participate.

SGA will also be selling Turkey Bowl shirts at the game to support the formal and be giving out apple cider and other fall treats!

Join The Rosemont Community for the Traditional Penny Toss Sunday, December 8

for Advent Mass and Carols, Tree Lighting, and Penny Toss

The Rosemont Men’s Soccer team Advances to the CSAC Finals for the First Time Since 2012.

HISTORIC DAY FOR XC AT CSAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Alyssa Springer ’21, tallied a career high, 35 assists which breaks the record for most assists in a single match.

Women’s Soccer Advance Into the Semi-Finals of CSAC

Join us for Christmas at Rosemont December 8 4:00 p.m. Advent Mass in Chapel 5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cardinal 5:45 p.m. Caroling to light the Campus Tree 6:15 p.m. Caroling to Main-Penny Toss 6:30 p.m. Refreshments in Main Building

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SHOUT OUT to Dillan Leonard Ęź21

She will be leading the Campus Ministry Retreat to Stone Harbor, NJ from November 22 to the 24th.

She will also be leading the Alternative Winter Break trip to Scranton, PA. Dillan is a member of the Cross Country Team, a member of Jest and Jesture, a Head Ambassador, an RPL, and President of the Book Club. Dillan also tutors.

Way to go Dillan!

Volunteer for MLK Day With Campus Ministry January 20, 2020 Sign Up at campusministry@rosemont.edu

Rosemont College Awarded $1.5 Million in RACP Funds for New Community Center Rosemont College has been awarded $1.5 million through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for the $13.6 million Community Center project.

Click Here to Read More

Click Here to Preview More of the Spaces in the New Community Center

Blessing and Dedication of the Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center Saturday, November 16th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Open House event will feature tours of the new Center, a ribbon cutting and blessing, and plenty of food and fun!

Rosemont Welcomes back Successful Graduates from the Science Department to Discuss Their Careers in Medicine.

Jeffy Mathew, MD '13

Dr. Ullrich, Krista Vadaketh ‘16, Heemali Kamdar '16, Katerina Grynyshin ‘16, Dr. Skakotas, and Brittney Shupp ‘16,

Rosemont

ALUMNI

The offices of Alumni Relations and Experiential Opportunities & Post-Graduate Success are collaborating on an initiative to help Rosemont College alumni receive career services guidance from other alumni who are working in human resources (HR) positions.

NETWORK

Through the Rosemont Alumni HR Volunteers Network, alumni who are seeking assistance on resume writing, interviewing skills, career transitions, and other related needs will be connected with members of the network.

Our inaugural group of volunteers includes Joanne Barrett ’93, Jennifer Beronio ’85, Patricia Mitchell ’70, and Beverly Sherbondy ’75.

We thank our volunteer alumni for their efforts! Want to join the network? Click Here to complete this online volunteer form.

Save the Date Community Day Career Fair Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - As of June 2019

New Programs for Adult Students

Rosemont College recently launched several accelerated adult professionals program, available online through the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies: • The BA in Applied Psychology, new for the Fall 2019 • The BA in Writing Studies, beginning Fall 2020, •T he Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (ASCJ), pending MSCHE approval, begins during Spring 2020.

• Two new concentrations will be added to Rosemont’s Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration Professional Studies Degree Program, effective Spring 2020: The Organizational Communications Concentration The Business Communications Concentration Building on Rosemont’s “POWER of small,” and its reputation of understanding the unique strengths and constraints of adult college learner, Rosemont is pleased to offer these new exciting options for the non-traditional student. Click Here to Learn more.

A Publishing Networking Event that will help you find new talent, tackle new projects, and simply make more connections. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

This year the event focuses on professional networking with a panel discussion from industry professionals on job-hunting and the work-life balance.

Friday November 15 7pm-9pm Radio Kismet 448 N. 10th St Philadelphia Sponsored by the MA in Publishing Program at Rosemont College

On Saturday, November 2, Rosemont College’s MFA Program hosted the fall Write-A-Thon at the college’s Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library from noon to midnight. Around 20 people, including graduate students, faculty, and local writers showed up to hang out, talk stories, and get a jump-start on November’s National Novel Writing Month. The event was sponsored by Rathalla Review, Rosemont’s graduate literary magazine.

The Business Programs of Rosemont’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) announces the 2020 Global Studies course, including a trip to Belgium, for the Summer Session, 6/29 – 8/16, 2020, with dates abroad of 8/2 – 8/13.

Click here for more information

Alumni Help To Celebrate Oktoberfest

Members of the Rosemont Alumni Association Board of Directors got an early start on the morning of Oktoberfest to gather for their first meeting of the 2019-20 academic year.

Pictured, from left to right, are: Back Row: Jean C. Ebbott ‘84, Board President Eileen McMonagle ’75, Ben McGinty ’00, Director of Alumni Relations Joe Darrah ’11, and President Hirsh. Front Row: President-Elect Linda Romanowski ’75, Paula Iacovelli Wholey ‘74, Elizabeth McCluskey ’95, Helen McDevitt-Smith ’63, and Lauren K. Hunter Farrell ‘04.

Our alumni tent was packed during Oktoberfest 2019, with alumni of all ages, including more than 30 former soccer players who played in a co-ed alumni game Saturday morning on the turf field, and their families showing up to campus for a day full of fall festivities and reminiscing. The group of soccer alumni helped to usher in what might just become an annual game during Oktoberfest, and today’s students and younger alumni got an introduction to Rosie The Rosemonster, who fearlessly ran through the pumpkin patch with many of the children on campus and rode down the zip line. We also had a 50/50 raffle that raised a few hundred dollars for the Experience Fund (and an alumni winner of course). Thanks to all those who attended the event and helped us to plan it!

Rosemont Realtors Reunited Three alumnae from classes of the 1980s recently visited campus to be interviewed for an upcoming magazine article about how they have all become reunited through their work at Berkshire Hathaway in Devon, PA. From left are Susan M. Blumenthal ’81, Patricia “Tish” Mack Grosek ’84, and Marilyn A. Hurley Whiteman ’80.

Alumni Axe Throwing in KOP

November 22 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rosemont College is co-hosting an alumni night at Bury The Hatchet in King of Prussia on Nov. 22.

Alumni are invited to attend with a guest or individually. Cost is $35 per person for a 2-hour session from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Food and drink (alcohol and non-alcohol beverages) will be provided FREE to alumni and guests.

Limited spaces are available! Click Here to Register Online

Join us for

Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday December 24th 5:00 p.m.

Alumni Basketball Games And Receptions

The Office of Alumni Relations and the Athletics Department will welcome our Ravens back for alumni basketball games and post-game receptions at Kelly’s Taproom in Bryn Mawr this winter!

January 11

Our alumni women will play prior to the current women’s team hosting Cedar Crest College at 2 p.m.

February 8

Our alumni men will play prior to the current men’s team hosting Keystone College at 3 p.m.

Alumni game times to be determined. Want to play? Email joe.darrah@rosemont.edu

Click Here to give us your most up-to-date information Let us know your contact information, your career success, your family’s travel plans, or any good news you would like to share with the Rosemont Community.

June 6 - 7, 2020 This year we welcome back the classes of the 0s & 5s.

To raise $1.28 Million for the Rosemont Experience Fund by June 30, 2020, so that we can enhance every aspect of our students’ experience.

Our Challenge:

Our Solution:

You. Make your gift to the 2019-2020 Rosemont Experience Fund today. rosemont.edu/give

Class of 1956 Names Classrooms

Louise A. Havens, Trustee, and Brian Jones, Scholarship Grant Administrator, of the William Willoff Smith Charitable Trust, which has granted scholarships to Rosemont Students since 1991, visited Rosemont on November 7. They met with President Hirsh and students who are currently Smith Scholars. Sixteen students currently at Rosemont receive financial aid from the Trust, which grants funds based on need to students from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties and the City of Camden, New Jersey, who attend SEPCHE Colleges.

“The Class of 1956 generously donated $20,000 through the Class Giving Campaign at their 60th Reunion, and recently chose to name two classrooms in Good Counsel in honor of their Rosemont education and experience.“

Scenes From The Cornelian Yearbook

Rosemont College Christmas The tinsel was surely in abundance on the Rosemont College campus during Christmas time in 1969, and these scenes from the 1970 yearbook capture the spirit of the season perfectly—even if some of the trees pictured were still awaiting their silver and gold.

The Class of 1970 celebrates its 50th Class Reunion in 2020.

Merry Christmas to this special group, and to all Rosemont College alumni!

Mary Monahan Fanelli ’46 Visits Campus

After living in Shenandoah, PA, for more than 90 years, Mary Monahan Fanelli, an alumna from the Class of 1946, recently relocated to Wynnewood … and has frequently taken the opportunity to drive through the Rosemont College campus, where she once spent so much time, with her daughters Mimi and Mary Jude. Driving through the campus brought back many memories, and on Oct. 14, Mary had the opportunity to actually visit the staff in the Alumni Office, Archives, and Campus Ministry to walk through Main Building (known to her as Rathalla during her student days), be interviewed for an Oral History, and turn through the pages of her yearbook while sharing stories of her time at Rosemont. One of those stories included the time that she traveled in a horse and buggy to a Villanova dance (Mary is second from left in this photo, a newspaper clipping from the Philadelphia Inquirer).

Archives Volunteers Needed

Rosemont College alumni and students are encouraged to consider volunteering to assist the archives staff. Here’s your chance to help Rosemont preserve its great history! Interested?

Send email to Elena Sisti, Reference & Archives Librarian, at elena.sisti@rosemont.edu, or Lillian Mann, Archives Assistant, at lillian.mann@rosemont.edu

A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, Genetics and the American Dream The Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility at Rosemont College’s Spring 2020 Symposium, March 20, 2020, will screen the riveting award-winning documentary film A Dangerous Idea: Eugenics, Genetics and the American Dream followed by a panel of distinguished scholars and scientists who will discuss the themes highlighted in the film.

A Dangerous Idea tells the story of how powerful forces in the United States have used biology as a social weapon to stall the advancement of economic and social equality among its citizenry.

THE PATRICIA M. NUGENT GALLERY JOANNA KLAIN Playing with Paper mixed media and collage November 14, 2019 – January 9, 2020

Alumni Gatherings this Fall Stonington CT, hosted by Sandra Sharr ’69.

Where to Find the Best Pizza in Philadelphia

Greenwich, CT, hosted by Jeanette Clonan ’70.

McLean, VA/ Washington, DC, hosted by Katharine Powell ’91.

Congratulations to Sean Fisher ’13 and his fiance Morgan Sartori whose creative proposal was featured in Philadelphia Magazine. Click here to read story.

(Photos featured in Philadelphia Magazine article were taken by John Michael Szczepaniak-Gillece ’13)

New York, NY, hosted by Mary Susnjara ’61.

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