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FEBRUARY 2022

 

Franciscan News

Steubenville basketball great turned misfortune into opportunity for others

On Saturday, February 5, the families of “Big” Jim Smith Betsill and Hank Kuzma joined athletic staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville for Smith’s addition to the All-American Wall of the university’s Hall of Fame and the retirement of Betsill’s number. As a member of Kuzma’s winning College of Steubenville basketball team, Betsill scored 2,048 points and set a record for rebounds, with 2,334, but it was his work as a community activist for which many remember him.

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Fr. Rufino Corona, TOR

A Message from Fr. Jonathan St. Andre, TOR

As we prepare to enter into the season of Lent, hear from Fr. Jonathan St. Andre, TOR, Vice President of Franciscan Life and a graduate of the class of 1996. 

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Rebecca Rook

Alumni Highlight

This month, we are highlighting Alumni Board Member, Mike Gergits '05. Mike was a member of AMDG and Prodigal Sons households and has been an Alumni Board member since 2018.

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Legends from the Hill: Alumni Podcast

Listen to our most recent alumni podcasts! In Episode 4, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, class of 2010, joins us from the University's Gaming campus to share about studying Math and Humanities and reveal how his experiences as a student inspired his interest in St. Thomas Aquinas. He shares about his favorite part of being a Dominican and answers "Hot Takes from the Hill"! And in Episode 5, hear from Kate Bryan, a 2007 Theology Alumna and producer of an Emmy-Nominated Short Film. She founded 1 Girl Revolution, a multimedia platform and podcast that highlights the stories of everyday women who are changing the world through their lives. She shares how Franciscan University helped to shape her into the woman she is today! legendsfromthehill.podbean.com/

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Support the Capital Campaign!

At Franciscan University, we believe God has tasked us with raising up this new generation of builders who can construct a civilization of love, working within the culture to change the culture. To carry out this mission more effectively, Franciscan University is seeking funds to support our: Academics, Scholarships and Evangelization

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Sign up for the Baron Bridge - Franciscan University's official online mentoring and networking platform! You can also find the recordings of our latest career webinars here. Check it out today!

 

Looking for a career change? Want to hire a Franciscan alum at your company? Utilize the Alumni Community Job Board! You can easily search for jobs or post a job for your company.

As alumni of Franciscan, the university’s Career Services Office is available to you free for life! Reach out to Career Services using Handshake to make an appointment today!

 

Look where we've been!

Check out the photos from our recent Alumni Holy Hour and Reception in Alexandria, VA for the March for Life!

 

Coming Soon - Upcoming Events

02.24.22

Dallas Holy Hour and Reception
Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR for a holy hour at St. Ann's Church in Coppell, TX on Thursday, February 24th. Holy Hour is at 7pm with the reception immediately following in the church hall. alumni.franciscan.edu/Dallas

02.25.22

Houston Holy Hour and Reception
Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR for a holy hour at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands, TX on Friday, February 25th . Holy Hour is at 7pm with the reception immediately following in the church hall. alumni.franciscan.edu/Houston

03.04.22

Denver Holy Hour and Reception
Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR for a holy hour at St. Thomas More in Englewood, CO on Friday, March 4th. The evening begins with Stations of the Cross at 70pm, Holy Hour at 7:30pm, and a reception immediately following in the church hall. alumni.franciscan.edu/Denver

03.04.22

Servants of the Savior: 20 Year Household Reunion
Servants of the Savior Household will be celebrating 20 years the weekend of March 4th. All Past Servants and Families welcome to attend this 20th Anniversary Celebration! alumni.franciscan.edu/SOS

03.25.22

Guardians of the Divine Will: 10 Year Household Reunion
Guardians of the Divine Will brothers are invited to celebrate the Household's 10 year reunion on March 25-27th, 2022. Contact Andres Donovan at adonovan002@student.franciscan.edu for more information and to RSVP.

03.30.22

Alumni Mass and Cleveland Cavaliers Game
Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR and Deacon Bob Rice for Mass at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 5pm followed by a pre-game Happy Hour at 6pm and then to see the Mavericks vs. Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse at 7pm. alumni.franciscan.edu/CAVS

04.08.22

Theotokos: 25 Year Household Reunion
Theotokos Household is celebrating 25 years the weekend of April 8. Cost is $20.00 per person and household gear is available for purchase. Questions? Contact Emily Martinez at emilymartinez003@student.franciscan.edu

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