UNIVERSITY of SAINT FRANCIS
Alumni & Friends Newsletter
April 2023
Upcoming Events

See the full list of events at calendar.sf.edu



47th Annual Creative Arts Student Exhibition


Through May 3

USF will present its 47th Annual Creative Arts Student Exhibition from April 3 through May 3 at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center. USF invites the public to a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at the Rolland Center. USF will then present a convocation and awards program at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium. The free exhibition will display works by students currently enrolled in USF Creative Arts. Majors include studio art (painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, metalcraft), graphic design, art education, pre-art therapy, animation and computer art. 3Rivers Federal Credit Union serves as sponsor of the exhibition. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The gallery will be closed Easter weekend, April 7-10. For more information, contact USF Creative Arts Coordinator Molly McGowan at mmcgowan@sf.edu or 260-399-8064.


Bishop D’Arcy Stadium Suites Dedication and Open House


Saturday, April 15

Alumni and friends are invited to the ribbon-cutting, blessing and open house for the new suites at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium. The event, taking place during the spring football and men’s soccer games, begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15. The spring intrasquad football game will begin at noon and fans are invited to visit the suites during breaks, learning about suite sponsorship and the Cougar Club. Creative Dining will sponsor refreshments. The men’s soccer exhibition game vs. Hillsdale College begins at 4 p.m. and will offer soccer fans a chance to tour the suites through halftime of the soccer game. For more information, contact USF Athletic Director Mike McCaffrey at mmccaffrey@sf.edu or 260-399-7700, ext. 6250.


Formula for Life 5K


Sunday, April 16

The annual Formula for Life 5K run/walk and silent auction will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, on the USF campus. The annual event raises money for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Haiti and the community hospital, as well as USF medical, veterinary and mental health mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. To register, visit Runreg.com. For more information, contact Amy Obringer at aobringer@sf.edu.


Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass


Saturday, May 6

USF celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2023. The day will begin with the Baccalaureate Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1105 S. Calhoun Street. Commencement will start at 2 p.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue. For more information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 260-399-8069.


USF Lecture Series with Dr. Gaetano LaRoche


Wednesday, May 10

Assistant Professor of Art Education Dr. Gaetano LaRoche will share his expertise at the Allen County Public Library as part of the USF spring lecture series, May 10 at 7 p.m. His talk is titled “Painting and Drawing Over Time: The Work of Gaetano LaRoche.” Dr. LaRoche will discuss the development and change within his paintings and drawings over time. Visit the USF Events Calendar to register and for more information.


Bird Watch


Saturday, May 27

Join other alumni and friends on Saturday, May 27, on a bird watch led by USF professor Dr. Lou Weber at the Southwest Conservation Club. Enjoy a hike through nature and look for a variety of species of birds that call Fort Wayne home. Please sign up for one of two time slots. For more information, contact Alumni Director Tony Didier at adidier@sf.edu or 260-399-8032.


Alumni Night/TinCaps Game


Thursday, June 1

Join us on Thursday, June 1, at the Parkview Field Home Run Porch in left field for an evening of fellowship with USF alumni and friends. For ticket and game information, visit TinCaps Ticketing. For more information, contact Alumni Director Tony Didier at adidier@sf.edu or 260-399-8032.


USF Launches Discovery Academy


June 5 through July 24

USF Discovery Academy will offer summer camps for young people interested in pursuing a college degree, as well as camps for children as young as kindergarten age. The camps include opportunities in humanities, leadership, music, art, nature, healthcare, astronomy and more. For full details visit the camp website.


Homecoming Weekend


October 13-15

Join us as we welcome back alumni and friends for Homecoming weekend. Festivities include the traditional football game and some new events. More details will be shared closer to the date. For more information, email alumni@sf.edu or 260-399-8032. Check the USF Events Calendar for regular updates.


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