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Alumni Events Calendar - 2010

January 2010

16 ~ "Old-Timer's" Alumni vs Alumni basketball game 1 p.m. and Alumni Men's Basketball players honored at half-time of the Varsity Men's Basketball game at 3 p.m.

16 ~ USF Parent Association meeting from 2 - 3 p.m. located at Hutzell Athletic Center upstairs in the McKibben conference room.

21 ~ Alumni Cabinet meeting - 6 p.m. located in the Campus Ministry Conference room on the university campus

23 ~ Alumni Women's Basketball players honored at half-time of Varsity Women's Basketball game at 1 p.m.

26 - 28 ~ Alumni Phonathon 


February 2010

1 - 25 ~ Alumni Phonathon  

18 ~ Alumni Cabinet meeting - 6 p.m. located in the Campus Ministry Conference room on the university campus

20 ~ Fort Wayne Networking Event - Mad Ants basketball game at Memorial Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m. This event is for USF students, USF employees, and Alumni and their families. Tickets are $5 per person. To purchase tickets, please call the Alumni Office at 399-7700 ext. 6402.

28 ~ Indianapolis Alumni Networking Event - Indianapolis Symphony located at Hilbert Circle Center, 45 Monument Circle, beginning at 2:30 p.m. This event is for USF students, USF employees, and Alumni and their families. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children (under 12). To purchase tickets, please call the Alumni Office at 399-7700 ext. 6402.


March 2010

1 - 4; 15-31 ~ Alumni Phonathon

1 - 26 ~ NIADC will begin to collect Easter Baskets for children who might not otherwise experience the joy of finding a basket on Easter morning. The group will distribute the baskets collected on March 30. For additional information contact Ed Schaab at 260-399-7700 ext. 6410 or eschaab@sf.edu

8 - 12 ~ Spring Break for undergraduate and graduate students

17 ~ Welcome Home Pep Rally for 2010 NAIA Men's Basketball National Champions at 8:00 p.m. located at Hutzell Athletic Center.

18 ~ Fort Wayne Alumni/Student event - Campus Ministry and the Alumni Office have combined forces to connect students and alumni. Campus Ministry hosts a "Turning 21" event for current USF students to attend. This year the Alumni Office is inviting alumni to connect with students. Andy Pyle (BA '98) will be the speaker.

20 ~ Women's Alumni Soccer will play the USF women's soccer team beginning at 5:30 p.m. located at Darcy Stadium.

21 ~ Meet the Cast" event - A special "Meet the Cast" event will take place only on Sunday, March 21 immediately after the play until 5:30 p.m. located in the North Campus' north foyer. Take this opportunity to talk with the cast members, Brad Beauchamp Director as well as Rick Cartwright, Dean of the School of Creative Arts. To RSVP for this special event, please call the Alumni Office at 260-399-7700 ext. 6402 or email twalzer@sf.edu by Monday, March 15.

27 ~ Merrillville Alumni Networking Event - Men's Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg and men's basketball players #31 DeJovaun Sawyer-Davis, and #20 Austin Leisure will be speaking to the group. The event will be held at Teibel's Family Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.


April 2010

1 - 4 ~ Easter vacation for undergraduate and graduate students

4 ~ Easter Sunday

21 ~ Scholarship Luncheon located at North Campus gymnasium.

23 ~ St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Reunion at North Campus gymnasium at 6 p.m.

25 ~ USF Men's Basketball banquet located at Parkview Field (home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps). Hors D'oeuvres and Cash Bar beginning at 2:30 p.m. Program and awards recognition from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and $5 for children (HS and under). For more information and to reserve your spot, please call Mike McCaffrey, Assistant Athletic Director at 260-399-7700 ext. 6250.


May 2010

1 ~ Commencement and Reception Honoring 50-Year Graduates at the Memorial Coliseum

3 ~ Seraph Society Luncheon held at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center beginning at 12 noon.


June 2010

5 ~ Fort Wayne Alumni Networking Event - Fort Wayne TinCaps game at the Parkview Field, one section of seating will be reserved for USF and game time is 7:05 p.m. Fireworks will take place after the conclusion of the baseball game. Tickets will be $7 per person. Call 260-399-7700 ext. 6402 to purchase your tickets. Click here to download the order form to purchase TinCaps tickets for this event. The USF Men's Basketball NAIA National Championship team and coaches will be honored before the game on the field. Also, take this opportunity to watch USF Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg throw out the first pitch!

26 ~ Indianapolis Alumni "Summer Spectacular" Event - Indianapolis Indians game at Victory Field, one section of seating will be reserved for USF and game time is 7 p.m. Tickets will be $8 per person. Call 260-399-7700 ext. 6402 with any questions. Click here to download the order form to purchase discounted Indians tickets for this date.


July 2010

 ~ Merrillville Alumni Networking and "Back to School" Event - TBD


August 2010

20 ~ Freshman Move-In Day - The USF Parent Association Parent Advisory Council (PAC) members will have a canopy tent set up to hand out water and goodies to incoming freshman parents as well as answer any questions.

 21 ~ Freshman Orientation - Alumni Cabinet members will be in attendance to had out lanyards to freshman attending the Orientation.

 23 ~ Fall Semester Begins - First Day of Classes

 28 ~ 2010 Presidential Gala - MICHAEL NYE: About Hunger & Resilience. Opening reception from 7-10 p.m. located in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication.


September 2010

11 ~ USF Day at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - The Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost for adults and children ages 2 through 14 -- details to come. Children under 2 are free. Price includes one complimentary ride on one of the following: train, sky ride, carousel, or river ride. The USF lunch and activities will be located at the Foellinger Theater lawn. A complimentary lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (turkey sandwich, chips, fruit, drink, and cookie). Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a children's entertainer, balloons, face painting, a cheerleading opportunity for the children, and more. Tickets must be obtained through the university and cannot be purchased at the zoo. For more information, please call 260-399-7700 ext. 6402 or click here to download the order form to purchase discounted Zoo tickets for this event.  

7-9 ~ Student training for Phon-a-thon calling

20 ~ Fall 2009 Phon-a-thon calling begins


October 2010

Homecoming Weekend

1 ~ "Classes without Quizzes" - This is the fourth year for this exciting option during Homecoming on Friday, October 1 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Some of the university’s talented faculty and staff will offer alumni and their spouses the opportunity to explore a variety of interesting topics. This is your chance to return to the classroom without quizzes or tuition fees! Classes and supplies are at no cost. To register for a class simply call Jessica Swinford at 260-399-7700 ext. 6411 or email jswinford@sf.edu and specify the class you and/or your spouse are interested in attending. Here are the list faculty and staff and their exciting topics:

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.       A. Forgeries, Vandals, Thefts and Thugs: The Dirty Little Secrets of the Art Market (Dr. Beth Kuebler-Wolf)

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.       B. "World Famous Diamond Talk" (Dr. Larry Wiedman)

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.       C. Dance Class is in Session (Tony Didier, BA ‘00)

1 ~ Alumni Awards/Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet - Beginning at 6:00 pm located at the North Campus gymnasium.

2 ~ Homecoming - There are many events planned from alumni athletic events, Arts & Science tailgate, Alumni tent at the football game, and a Family Barbeque located at Hutzell Foyer.

2 ~ Homecoming Football game - USF vs. Malone at 12 noon

2 ~ Alumni/Faculty Exhibition - Opening reception from 7-9 p.m. located in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication.

28 ~ Safe Trick or Treat - The fifth annual Safe Trick or Treat is on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Children from neighboring elementary schools can wear costumes and come trick or treat on the University of Saint Francis campus at the residence halls. The candy provided is all donated and "safe" for all children. Please come and join us for a fun time.


November 2010

  ~ USF Men & Women Basketball - Opening tournament - Details to follow. Hospitality room open to alumni and their family throughout the games during the weekend. The room is located in Hutzell lobby area.

5, 6, 7, 12, 13, & 14 ~ School of Creative Arts fall play performance is "A Diary of Anne Frank." The play's opening night is Friday, November 5 at 8 p.m. On Saturday the 6th and 13 the play will be held at 8 p.m. On Sunday 7th and 14 the play will be held at 2 p.m. To support USF's "Feed the Fort" collection, those who bring a bag of food to any fall performance will get in for half price.

7  ~ "Meet the Cast" event - A special "Meet the Cast" event will take place only on Sunday, November 7 immediately after the play until 5:30 p.m. located in the North Campus north foyer. Take this opportunity to talk with the cast members and play Director Brad Beauchamp. To RSVP for this special event, please call the Alumni Office at 260-399-7700 ext. 6400 or email hcrowley@sf.edu by Monday, November 1.

18 ~ Fall 2009 Phon-a-thon calling ends

25 ~ Thanksgiving Day - 2009 Galloping Gobbler 4-Mile Run


December 2010

4 ~ Breakfast with Saint Nicholas will be held at the North Campus gymnasium from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Check-in will begin at 9:45 a.m.

5 ~ Lighting of the Lake, Living Nativity, and Christmas concert--6 p.m. is the Lighting of the Lake and Living Nativity. Location of program is outside of the Pope John Paul II Center around the amphitheater. At 7 p.m. located at the North Campus auditorium, the Jazz Ensemble and University Singers will perform. No charge for admission.

9 ~ Fort Wayne Alumni Networking Event - The Alumni Office is hosting a 6:00 p.m. dessert reception event at YOLO's Event Center. Bower North Productions will perform a "Murder Mystery" theater act for the entertainment.