Rosemont College Online Magazine October 2017 COVER STORY
As we approach Thanksgiving, we at RoCo have much for which to be grateful. We are a community of lifelong learners dedicated to excellence and joy, and we approach everything on this campus through that lens – both the big and the small. That, in and of itself, is worthy of our collective gratitude. But there is so much more for which to be grateful. There are our students who fill this campus with life, energy, and wonder. There are our faculty members who bring their knowledge, experience, and wisdom into their classrooms every day. There are our staff members who dedicate themselves to enriching life at Rosemont. There are our alumni whose lives are testaments to the value of a Rosemont education and experience. And, there is RoCo itself – a place unlike any other where the POWER of small brings out the best in each of us. This issue of RoCo highlights some of the many things at Rosemont for which we are grateful. We hope you enjoy learning about them, as much as we did! We would like to know the things you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season, so be in touch. We love to hear from you! Happy reading. #RoCoGivesThanks #RoCoLove #RoCo
How to answer the question: For what am I grateful?There are almost too many things to enumerate. My family, of course, especially my son and daughter-in-law. My friends. My good health. My faithful dog, Lucy. My list could go on and on. But, when I stop and consider these first things, and all the other things that would logically follow on my list, I realize that other than my health (and Lucy), it is the people in my life for which I am most thankful. Many of those people are right here at Rosemont. I’m so grateful for my colleagues at the College, whether in the maintenance department or the business office or every other office in between, and their tireless work to enhance the lives of our students. I’m indebted to our gifted faculty, in both the Undergraduate College and the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies, and their expertise in the classroom that truly brings out the best in each and every student. I’m thankful for the College’s loyal alumni and donors, and their generous support of Rosemont’s present and its future. And, last and most importantly, I am grateful for Rosemont’s students, and how they live the POWER of small in every aspect of their lives. –President Hirsh
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Jest and Jesters presents The Laramie Project | Nov. UC Thanksgiving Break | Nov.
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President Hirsh’s Art Lecture! FAUVISM: THE “WILD BEASTS” OF EARLY TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART Sharon Latchaw Hirsh, PhD ’70 Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Held in The Rotwitt Theater of McShain Performing Arts Center
Click here for info on October’s Gallery Show
Pierce Francis Connelly in Context: The 1876 Centennial Exhibition
Dr. Michelle Moravec, associate professor of history, gave the keynote address at Misericordia University’s Digital Humanities and Pedagogy Symposium on September 30th.
November 1, 2017 2:30 p.m. Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library
Click Here for the New York Times review of Just Mercy.
FYCS Classes Read Steve Bryan’s Just Mercy.
Every first-year student at Rosemont College takes a class called First-Year Connections Seminar. This year, the students are learning about justice and redemption by collectively reading Just Mercy. We would love for the Rosemont Community to join in on the discussion. Read Just Mercy and click here to ask questions, give comments.
First Year Students Author Moving and Inspiring “I Am From” Poems Professor Anne Leith with her drawing class at the opening of Alice Oh’s exhibit. Click here to see more photos from Alice Oh’s opening reception.
Convocation Convocation was held on Sunday, August 20th 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Rotwitt Theater of the McShain Performing Arts Center. A tradition at Rosemont for over 70 years, Convocation is the welcoming ceremony for the incoming class of students. Click Here to see photos of the event
Read how PAUSE, a new Rosemont club was formed
Jest and Gesture Advocates with Upcoming Performance
The Laramie Project
November 17, 2017 | 7:00 p.m. Rotwitt Theater of the McShain Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public, but concessions will be sold/donations accepted.
Click here to see photos from Oktoberfest 2017
to come to Family Weekend Oktoberfest
Family Weekend
Oktoberfest
October 21, 2017 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
meet the
fall Coaches Stacey Adams Head Women’s Soccer Coach
David Carvalho Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Meet the RSAC Representatives Back row (L-R): J’Nea Jenkins- WLX rep, Ke’alohilani Naone-Carter – WBB rep, Charli Filmore – Executive, SGA Rep, Bailey Schulte – SB rep, Melissa Lynch – Executive, Vice President, Darby O’Rourke – WSC rep, Abby Wolfe – WXC rep, and Aiyannah Eberhart – WTN rep Front row (L-R): Alex Epps-Ortiz, MBB rep, Ryan Dudek – MSC rep, Nick Tortorella – MTN rep, Jack Crozier – MXC rep, Quentin Davis – MGF rep, Karsyn Wright – Executive, President
Freshman Maciana Mazzeo scores 3 in Ravens home opener for 1st collegiate hat trick!
Click to see Highlights
Jim Feeny Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
John Manos Head Men’s Golf Coach
CLICK HERE TO SEE Charles Sawyer Head Men THE & Women’s Cross Country Coach FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE
Alumnae Teammates Now On Separate Benches
Campus Ministry kicked off the new school year by celebrating the mission. This year the community is focusing on the “Joy” of learning. Sister Jeanne and the students certainly enjoyed playing frisbee during a break from classes. Campus Ministry supplied the frisbees and some refreshments!
Meet our Winter Service Trip Leaders Nathan Navaro ’19 and Hope Smalley ’19 Click here to read Hope’s reflection
Rosemont has added more Banners to the light poles around Connelly Green. Take a walk around Campus and read the mission!
Actions not word Cornelia Connelly “Let us pray for each other that we may show gratitude to God for all God has done for us.” – Cornelia Connelly
I am thankful for the opportunity to receive a college education because so many people are not as fortunate as I am.
– Dillan Leonard ’21
It is that time of year again… when people are running to the food market, seeking clothing sales, watching football, and raking the last of the leaves. Oh yes – it must be Thanksgiving time. The time for a huge meal, a nice new outfit, a good game and a lawn clear of leaves. Though, it might be we are also forgetting something, perhaps the reason for all of the above hustle and bustle. All year, especially as first semester moves along, we keep asking God for help. Maybe with a test, a tough relationship, a family problem or whatever! We seem to never run out of things to ask for. Let’s take a minute to stop and just offer a simple “thank you.” After all, that is the reason for the holiday and the rituals we share to celebrate. We all know one day of remembering to give thanks is not enough when every day of our life holds blessing after blessing. However, it is better than nothing! And as we experience life, may we grow to recognize that each challenge also holds a blessing, for which we say a simple thank you. In this time of world upset, national struggles, and climate crisis, let us thank God for the blessing: to be here in this time, this place, with these people as the Rosemont College Community of lifelong learners trying to make a difference. We thank God for the many people seeking peace and justice among us. Let us thank God for helping us act, not just talk, as we strive for academic excellence and joy in pursuing knowledge. As we enjoy a bountiful feast with family and friends in our new duds and watch football, let us remember to say that simple, “Thank You.”
Sr. Jeanne Marie Hatch, SHCJ
I am thankful for my parents allowing me to attend college out of state to pursue the career I want. – Stacy Wong ’18
I am thankful to Christyn Moran for her guidance with not only helping me replace my broken glasses but also helping me discover scholarship possibilities due to my GPA in high school. It was incredible that she took time out of her busy day to help me. God bless her.
I am so thankful for the amazing people that I get to meet on a daily basis at the counseling center. I would like to say thank you to all of those so brave to share their stories, which constantly remind me of the beauty of the human experience. – Diana Hazel, intern in the Counseling Center
– Quadiyr Parker ’21
I am thankful for Coach Lynn. She dedicates so much time and effort to see every student athlete have an enriching and worthwhile experience at Rosemont. Her passion and drive is constantly motivating everyone she meets to be a bigger and better person. – Melissa Lynch ’18
I am thankful to Rosemont for always being my home, from undergraduate degree to master’s degree, and now as a Rosemont writing professor!
– Caleb Sarver ’15, ’17
Rosemont gives thanks that all of our Alumni who live in Texas and Florida, and Puerto Rico are safe after Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Our prayers are with you as you recover.
We are Thankful that Rosemont Students Give Back!
Kimberly Drotar ’18 and Trish Staquet ’20 took time out from their classes and gave blood at Rosemont’s Recent Blood Drive.
We did it!
Alumna Jean Flewelling ’68 worked at the East Lee HS Emergency Shelter outside of Fort Myers, Florida during Hurricane Irma. We are grateful that Jean and her husband survived the hurricane and we are sure many people appreciated her help during the storm. Read about Jean’s experiences at the shelter here.
$40,000,000
This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of so many alumni and donors, particularly the 400 individuals who committed to multi-year pledges to make the goal a reality. The College is grateful to each and every donor for their “yes” to Rosemont’s mission, values, and bright future through their Campaign gifts and pledges. We are also thankful for our Campaign Chairs, Ann ’66 and Charlie Marshall, all of our volunteers, and the staff of the Office of College Relations for the work that they did in ensuring the Campaign’s success.
Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to celebrate this historic milestone with a toast on Saturday, October 21st 12:00 p.m. Main Building
All alumni and friends are welcome to join us via a live web stream at www.rosemont.edu
Friends from the class of 1994 still toast to Rosemont!
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Allumn Alison Willse ’06 is exhibiting in the Lawrence Gallery
The show, titled New Drawings, will be on display from October 19 through November 24. NOW Jacy Collini Hillman, Christyn Moran, Tricia Manning Stefanelli, Tracy Donahue McGonigle,
Professor DiGironimo with three of her former students, Melissa Maani ’98, John Michael Szczepaniak-Gillece ’15, and Ryan McElroy ’15. Melissa invited Susan, John Michael, and Ryan for an afternoon at the Phillies. Melissa, who studied computer graphics under Professor DiGironimo, is the art director for the Philadelphia Phillies. John Michael is the Digital Marketing Coordinator for Rosemont College and Ryan is the College Events Coordinator. This spring will be Susan DiGironimo’s 25th year of teaching students computer graphics at Rosemont College.
Friends from the class of 1996 enjoyed a trip to campus.
Christine Doyle Marianne Baiocchi Annie Denelsbeck Hebert Kathleen Gallagher Martelli
2012 5 year Reunion at OKTOBERFEST
Class of 2012 Five Year Reunion at Oktoberfest!
Alumni Beer Garden 12:30-3:30 p.m.! As a celebration of their 5th Year Reunion, the first 15 members of the Class of 2012 to arrive at the Alumni Beer Garden will receive a free collectible gift!
Young Alumni NOW
EVENT November 16
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6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tired Hands Fermentaria 35 Cricket Terrace Ardmore, PA
Join Alumni from the 2000s! Plan to meet your fellow Rosemont grads for a drink and some much needed catching up! Your first two drinks are on Rosemont! Please RSVP to
alum@rosemont.edu.
Read about Brandon’s Study Abroad Experience in Ireland.
The SASC offers learning strategy workshops throughout the semester. The workshops are interactive, informative, and designed based on feedback from faculty and the student body.
Monday, Nov. 13th
3-4 p.m. Stress Management Workshop Science Building, Room 112
Tuesday, Dec. 5th
3:30-4:30 p.m. Studying for Finals Workshop Science Building, Room 112
to jumpstart your study abroad experience
On the First Friday of every month during the undergraduate semester, the Office of Post Graduate Success (Good Counsel 107) will host open office hours for students and the Rosemont community to review all experiential learning opportunities. Students can come into the office to complete professional development tasks such as updating a resume, reviewing job opportunities, or scheduling an appointment to discuss study abroad.
Come to the Office of Postgraduate Success to apply.
• Friday November 3, 2017 • Friday December 1, 2017
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Make TWO gifts this year. ONE to the Experience Fund and ONE to the Community Center. Visit rosemont.edu/give
International Insights
From Rosemont’s International Publishing Students
Click here to make an appointment to visit us and find out how you can empower yourself by continuing your eduction!
Come Write
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Rosemont’s Writer’s Studio
MFA
Creative Writing 1400 Montgomery Avenue Rosemont, PA 19010 Carla Spataro MFA '07 Program Director
Writing courses that are non-credit offerings of Rosemont College’s MFA Program Come and Learn about
ROSEMONT COLLEGE School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS)
Global Seminar Writer’s2018 Studio
in Ortigia Siracuse, Course
Guide 2017|2018 June 16 – June 26, 2018
January 3-13, 2018
Information Session Saturday, December 2nd Lawrence Auditorium, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cathie Coleman-Dickson SGPS Program Director 610-527-0200, X2306
The Village: Economic Solutions to Mass Incarceration and Criminal Justice The Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility held its fall lecture on September 12. Students heard from J. Jondhi Harrell, Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Returning Citizens. Click here to view the full lecture
presents:
Film Screening: 13th Wednesday, November 15 7:00 p.m. Rotwitt Theater
The film explores the “intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States.� It is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which freed the slaves and prohibited slavery (unless as punishment for a crime).
Liliana Izaola ’18 and Elizabeth Russell ’18 at Made In America. Click here to read Lily’s blog.
Anna Curry ’18, Sarah Schork ’19, and Quentin Murphy ’18 spent time helping out at the St. Francis Inn.
This is the POWER of small. College Relations has been busy working on all new collateral material to send out to prospective students and our very own current Rosemont students have been our models. The above photo is the new cover of our travel piece.
Professor Andrew Lubin visiting Egypt to see the pyramids during the fall semester break. Note the Rosemont hat!
ROCO CONTEST Enter to win your own Instant Camera and Film at Oktoberfest
Look for the RoCo booth at Oktoberfest!
Click Here For The Rosemont Shuttle Schedule
“Hey Commuters, if you are a pass holder check out all the perks!”
Zoe Bonfante ’13 and Brianna McCauley ’16 giving Rosemont a shout out from Italy.
Fall Open House
November 11, 2017 Invite any student you know who would be interested in experiencing Rosemont and The Power of Small. Click here to register and to see the day’s schedule.
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