Roco-October-2016 by Rosemont College

Rosemont College Online Magazine October, 2016 COVER STORY

Rosemont in the News, On the Road, and On the Air! Our Tuition Promise, our 43% reduction of tuition now in its second year, is continuing to get a lot of buzz. Rosemont was featured in Philadelphia Inquirer on September 27th, and throughout the months of September, October, November, and December, those in the Philadelphia metro area will see and hear Rosemont advertisements on Fox 29 Game Day Live, on billboards throughout the region, and on 18 radio stations.The POWER of small at work!

Devon Everett, assistant director of residence life, and the rest of the Rosemont Community have helped to make RoConnections a huge success! Our debut issue in August was clicked on 50,000 times. We hope you enjoy this new issue. With the Presidential election just weeks away, this issue will fill you in on the lives of Rosemont’s student leaders, walk you down memory lane to learn about the past Presidents of the College, entertain you with tidbits from alumni and faculty about their first voting experience, inform you about the United States democratic election process, and much more! Don’t worry, we are not taking sides … we just want you to become informed about all things Rosemont, and inspire you to vote on November 8th!

Be a part of RoConnections!

If you landed a great job, got married, are part of an exciting internship, or want to share information about a great class you are taking, let us know. This is your magazine, Rosemont, and we want to hear from you!

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Did you know Sharon Hirsh is Rosemont College’s 13th president? Click here to find out about the twelve presidents who served before President Hirsh.

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Click Here to find out more about Fall Forum Classes.

Click Here for info on November’s Gallery Show

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Click Here to see photos from October’s Gallery Show

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Meet Cathy Catherine Fennell Executive Director Kistler Memorial Library

Click here for info on Library

Meet Emily Emily Siegel Archives Assistant Kistler Memorial Library

Read About Rosemont’s Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dennis Murphy and his incredible story of adjusting to life after war.

Students are studying the 2016 Presidential Election in Professor Eleanor Gubin’s elections class. Each student must complete 20 hours of experiencial learning. Many students are helping with either the Republican or Democratic Party’s presidential campaign.

Meet Devan Devan Everett Assistant Director of Residence Life

Meet Rosemont College Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Musical Group

Click Here for a PDF of Calendar of Events

Fear Night 2016 October 25 Lawrence Auditorium 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Psyche yourself up for the Presidential Election by visiting the Constitution Center and seeing the exhibit: Headed to the White House!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for fall festivals, football games, and scary attractions. Click here to see what is available to do in the Philadelphia area.

Great Citizens. Great Students. Great Teammates.

Meet Luca Luca DiFranco President of RSAAC and Captain of Men’s Soccer Team

Read how Rosemont’s men’s basketball coach, Bob Hughes, teaches his players how to be great students and citizens and great teammates.

Men’s Golf Team Wins Montgomery Cup in Exciting Finish Forty Ravens Named to CSAC All-Academic Team for Winter and Fall

Photos of Past Games Can be Found Here

Schedule of Games Can Be Found Here

Meet Elizabeth to St. Francis Inn, a Franciscan, Eucharistic community called to minister to the poor and homeless of Philadelphia.

Click Here to read about the Fall Service Trip.

Elizabeth Russell ’18 Fall Service Trip Leader

Certain life experiences of Cornelia Meet Connelly Dan inspire me. Dan Suarez ’16

Hunger and Homeless Week NOVEMBER 12-20, 2016

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week is a national effort with an international focus. Held days before Thanksgiving, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) is an opportunity to remember what we’re thankful for, while calling to mind those who, in our global society, are experiencing hunger and homelessness. Read more on how Rosemont students are involved in HHAW.

WATCH A VIDEO In the Summer 2016, Norris Square Neighborhood Project’s Seeds of the Future high school youth interviewed people experiencing homelessness who utilized the services of St. Francis Inn in Kensington. St. Francis Inn is where our students from Campus Ministry spent their fall break.

Did you know President Kennedy, Vice President Joe Biden, Senator John McCain, and Secretary of State, Madeline Albright have all visited Rosemont College? Click here to learn more and to see pictures.

Listen to a podcast from the Constitution Center about George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in shaping the modern presidency.

Read how freshman, Grant Houston used social media to become elected as vice president of his class.

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Check out how honors design students at Rosemont used their skills to motivate!

Whose Side Are You On? What is the Electoral College?

Do you remember the first time you voted? We do. Click here to read more.

“I am proud to live in a country where I am able to have a say. I will definitely be voting for our next president!” Anthony Bottoms '17

“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Courtney Powers ’00 sent us a picture of her adorable son, Neil Robert. We sent her back some Rosemont gear!

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These fabulous people below are ready to help you succeed! Make an appointment to work with a tutor

Laura and John Kelly of Villanova, Pennsylvania have been long-time friends, neighbors, and supporters of Rosemont College. And, they are a lot of fun, too! Learn about them and their connection to Rosemont, and why the College plays such an important role in their lives.

You have the power to give. Your gift makes the POWER of small possible. Empower our students

to think, create, question, engage, collaborate, focus, and develop their own unique POWER. Your gift to the Rosemont Experience Fund will be used to directly benefit the unique experience that is a Rosemont College education. Make your gift today!

The Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) are proud to announce that Rosemont began offering master’s degree program in Counseling Psychology at the Allentown, PA campus of Cedar Crest College. The partnership between Cedar Crest and Rosemont extends the Rosemont footprint into the Lehigh Valley. The initial course offerings—Introduction to Counseling Psychology and Group Process and Strategies—have 15 and 13 registrations, respectively. Students are being taught by Rosemont faculty and upon the completion of the program, will be awarded a Rosemont College degree. The hope is that the success of the Cedar Crest/Rosemont partnership will lead to similar types of college-to-college agreements.

Meet Jay E. Jay Kolick Director, Criminal Justice Program

Meet Marshall • Workshop instructor, Tawni Waters, author of Beauty of the Broken and Siren Song • Day trips to Taormina, Agrigento, Palermo, Mt. Etna, and more! • Cultural activities include: pasta making class, visit to a winery, museums, markets, and Greek ruins • 3-Graduate Credits $3,000 • Non-credit $2,500 • Companion $2,000

Rosemont College MFA International

Jan. 4-14, 2017

Marshall Warfield Director, Publishing Program

Recap of the September 28th Lecture

Christ and Mercy: Insights from Islam:

Meet Tim Colonel Timothy Ringgold Co-Director, Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility

Rosemont College presents The 2016 Presidential Lecture

Doing the Laundry, Dirty Shoes, and the Monastery Bell: Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis Monday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.

Ethical Issues for Political Candidates

September Recap of the 20th Lecture Election 2016: Beyond the Spin by Rosie DiGironimo áž˝17

Click Here to see residence hall life at Rosemont. Alumni, do you recognize Kaul? Send us your old dorm pictures from Rosemont.

Dorm Mug Pizza in a Mug

In a microwaveable mug, combine 4 tablespoons of flour, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of baking soda. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of oil, and mix thoroughly. Add a dollop of your favorite marinara sauce.Top with some shredded cheese, pepperoni, dried herbs and any other topping you want. Microwave for 70-80 seconds and eat up!

Sean Fisher ’15 Sean, who is now an admissions counselor at Rosemont, enjoyed seeing Green Day at the Tower Theater.

Derrick Cline ’17 is spending a semester in Paris.

Sal Cuffari SGPS ’14, ’15 and his wife Lisa at the annual alumni Rosemont Down the Shore event at the Stone Harbor Yacht Club.

Carlos Augulio ’15 and Klarisse Torriente ’14 were hanging out in D.C.

Going somewhere cool? Land an amazing internship? Front row at a concert? Want to show off a little? Send photos and info to rocomagazine@rosemont.edu

Meet Ro Rochelle Gauger Facilities and Technical Theater Coordinator

Events at Next issue of

December 21 As Rosemont gets ready to celebrate Christmas Eve Mass, we want to share with you how members of the Rosemont Community celebrate their different faiths.

The question we are asking for the next issue is:

How do you celebrate your faith?

You can answer directly at rosemont.edu/roconnections or email us at rocomagazine@rosemont.edu and we will feature your answer.

The Rotwitt Theater of the McShain Performing Arts Center The recently remodeled Rotwitt Theater is warm and inviting for any conference, dance, musical, or theatrical performance. The theater style seating accommodates 351 guests, plus additional handicapped seating. Complete with state of the art light and sound boards, monitors, and microphones, the Theater is flexible for many types of occasions. Rental includes use of the lobby and greenroom. Technicians may be provided for an additional fee. For more information, including fees and all requirements, visit www.rosemont.edu/Rotwitt Rochelle Gauger Facilities and Technical Theater Coordinator 610-527-0200 x2950