This Week November 9
Posted November 21, 2011
This Week: November 9, 2011
On Campus:
Hunger & Homelessness Week
November 14—18
In an ongoing effort to raise awareness among students about hunger and homelessness, the College continues with its annual tradition of devoting an entire week to different student engagement initiatives. To learn more about what the students will be doing, check out the website. (include link)
Also, the Alumni Board Community Service Committee is collaborating with the College in a food drive. On Saturday, November 19, from 10am to 3pm, members of the Alumni Board will be collecting food in front of Redner’s in Collegeville. Drop by to make a donation! Food will be donated to the St. Francis Inn and Our Mother of Sorrows Parish.
Contact alum@rosemont.edu for more information.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Monday, November 21, 4:00 p.m.
The Immaculate Conception Chapel
All alumni are welcome to attend our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service. This beautiful Rosemont tradition is a student-driven service that celebrates giving thanks through a diverse selection of prayers, poems, sacred readings, dances, music, and anything else coming from the many faiths our Rosemont community represents.
Events:
Special Lecture
Wednesday, November 30 7:30pm
McShain Performing Arts Center
Join us for an evening with Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates. 
Moore has been interviewed by Oprah, Charlie Rose, Tavis Smiley, and Stephen Colbert and has been a guest on countless shows ranging from NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and “CBS Sunday Morning,” to “Meet the Press,” and “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.” He was recently featured on the cover of Time.
NEW DATE
Alumni Penny Toss, December 4, 6:00pm
Please join us for this year’s Penny Toss, an annual tradition that takes place in Main Building. Mingle with other alumni while nibbling on light appetizers, then join current students for Mass in the chapel at 7:00pm. At 8:00pm, President Sharon L. Hirsh, Ph.D. ‘70 will continue the tradition of the Penny Toss while the student choir sings carols.
Come back and reminisce with friends about your Penny Toss memories!
Event Recap
NancyLee Schlegal ’76, Wardrobe Consultant
Last Friday, a group of alumni in the area gathered in Main Building for champagne and sweets. NancyLee Schlegal ’76 gave advice on building the perfect wardrobe and answered questions about accessorizing and shopping on a budget. We’re very grateful that NancyLee could spend an evening with us and was willing to share her wardrobe wisdom.
This Week: November 9, 2011
On Campus:
Hunger & Homelessness Week
November 14—18
In an ongoing effort to raise awareness among students about hunger and homelessness, the College continues with its annual tradition of devoting an entire week to different student engagement initiatives. To learn more about what the students will be doing, check out the website. (include link)
Also, the Alumni Board Community Service Committee is collaborating with the College in a food drive. On Saturday, November 19, from 10am to 3pm, members of the Alumni Board will be collecting food in front of Redner’s in Collegeville. Drop by to make a donation! Food will be donated to the St. Francis Inn and Our Mother of Sorrows Parish.
Contact alum@rosemont.edu for more information.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Monday, November 21, 4:00 p.m.
The Immaculate Conception Chapel
All alumni are welcome to attend our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service. This beautiful Rosemont tradition is a student-driven service that celebrates giving thanks through a diverse selection of prayers, poems, sacred readings, dances, music, and anything else coming from the many faiths our Rosemont community represents.
Events:
Special Lecture
Wednesday, November 30 7:30pm
McShain Performing Arts Center
Join us for an evening with Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates. Moore has been interviewed by Oprah, Charlie Rose, Tavis Smiley, and Stephen Colbert and has been a guest on countless shows ranging from NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and “CBS Sunday Morning,” to “Meet the Press,” and “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.” He was recently featured on the cover of Time.
NEW DATE
Alumni Penny Toss, December 4, 6:00pm
Please join us for this year’s Penny Toss, an annual tradition that takes place in Main Building. Mingle with other alumni while nibbling on light appetizers, then join current students for Mass in the chapel at 7:00pm. At 8:00pm, President Sharon L. Hirsh, Ph.D. ‘70 will continue the tradition of the Penny Toss while the student choir sings carols.
Come back and reminisce with friends about your Penny Toss memories!
Event Recap
NancyLee Schlegal ’76, Wardrobe Consultant
Last Friday, a group of alumni in the area gathered in Main Building for champagne and sweets. NancyLee Schlegal ’76 gave advice on building the perfect wardrobe and answered questions about accessorizing and shopping on a budget. We’re very grateful that NancyLee could spend an evening with us and was willing to share her wardrobe wisdom.