| ALUMNI & FRIENDS
NEWSLETTER |
| OCTOBER 2025 |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
All-Stakeholder Day of Service
Friday, October 3
Alumni, friends and colleagues are invited to join others in the Saint Francis community with acts of service on Friday, Oct. 3. Participants can prepare for the Feast Day of St. Francis while living out our Core Values of Ceaseless Adoration, Generous Love and Franciscan Joy. The Day of Service will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a 5 p.m. prayer service in the North Campus gymnasium. For more information, visit be.sf.edu/all-stakeholder-day-of-service/.
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity that inspires people everywhere to give back. It’s a moment when people around the world unite to support favorite causes. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, join the University of Saint Francis in celebrating this national day of giving by supporting the Saint Francis Fund. Your gift directly helps our students and strengthens every corner of campus. Make your gift at giving.sf.edu.
Christmas at the Castle
Friday, Dec. 5 and Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, Sunday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday,
Dec. 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
Experience the beauty of historic Brookside, decorated with trees and nativity scenes. Take a self-guided tour at your own pace—volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Tickets are $10 at go.sf.edu/Christmas.
Christmas at the Castle Photo Op
Saturday, Dec. 6
For $50 per group (up to 12 people), pose for holiday photos at five festive spots inside Brookside. Bring your own camera—a volunteer guide can take photos for you or you’re welcome to bring your own photographer. For more information, contact advancement@sf.edu.
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
North Campus Gym
Enjoy a buffet breakfast with crafts, story time and photos with St. Nicholas! Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 2–12. Reserve your spot by visiting go.sf.edu/saintnick.
Lighting of the Lake and Living Nativity
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.
Oratory of St. Francis and Mirror Lake
Honor a loved one or make a special intention by dedicating a $15 luminary to be placed around Mirror Lake. After a blessing, students will present the Living Nativity in the spirit of St. Francis. Light refreshments will follow in Achatz Hall of Science and the John and Toni Murray Research Center. Donate online at go.sf.edu/lights.
Murder in the Mansion
Feb. 13 or 14, 6:30 p.m.
Join alumni and friends for a Valentine Day’s weekend event. Examine the “crime scene,” collect clues, interview suspects and solve the “whodunnit?” mystery. The event will be at Brookside mansion and tickets will be sold beginning Jan. 1, 2026. For more information, visit go.sf.edu/alumnimansion.
Saint Francis Giving Day
March 19, 2026
This celebration dedicated entirely to Saint Francis will rally alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to come together and show their Cougar pride in a special 24-hour event. For more information, contact Katie Bell at kbell@sf.edu.
Check the Saint Francis Events Calendar for regular updates.
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