Finals Week, Monday, December 8

Decorate & Donate: New Socks for the Giving Tree

Keep bringing new socks for St. Francis Inn to our Community Center lobby Giving Tree between today and  Friday, December 19. Socks are in great need and are often the least donated item!

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses

Today, Monday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a holy day. Masses are at 11:30am in the Holy Child Chapel at New Sharon and at 12:05pm at St. Thomas of Villanova, Rosemont Chapel.

Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus Advent Open House & Mass

Today, Monday, December 8, 9:30 – 11:15am, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus and the Holy Child Associates will be hosting an Advent Open House and self tour of Nativity displays, creches from around the world. Bring family and friends to browse the many Nativity displays lovingly collected by the Sisters throughout the years! Mass will follow in the Holy Child Chapel at 11:30am.

Building Your Own AI

Building Your Own AI will feature an informative presentation by Rosemont student Joshua Welch on December 8, 2025, in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library from 1:30 to 2:00pm. The event offers a clear introduction to artificial intelligence and shows just how accessible AI creation has become.

Intro to Africana Studies Presents: An Original African Spiritual Song

• When: Monday, December 8, 2:00pm
• Where: Hirsh Community Center, Room 208
• Details: Students from Assistant Professor Anthony Johnson’s Introduction to Africana Studies class will perform an original African Spiritual Song, written, musically arranged, and produced by students. This is the students’ final project before finals.

Hot Cocoa for Students & Alumni

Warm up with hot cocoa before the Penny Toss, Caroling & Tree Lighting on Monday, December 8, 5:45pm, Main Building.

Penny Toss, Caroling & Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season with these Rosemont College timeless traditions! Join the fun, Monday, December 8, 6:00pm outside Main Building.

Finals Breakfast

Fuel up for finals! Enjoy great food served by faculty and staff. Monday, December 8, 7:00pm in the Cardinal Dining Hall.

Long Night Against Procrastination

Study, snack, connect. Join tutors, librarians, thesis consultants and friends on Monday, December 8, 8:00pm to midnight in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library for the Long Night Against Procrastination.

Celebrate Advent

• When: Tuesday, December 9, 9:30am
• Where: Main Building (Rathalla) Lobby
• Details: Campus Ministry will light the second candle on our Advent wreath and continue to celebrate this season of waiting with a brief prayer on December 9 and 16 at 9:30am – All are welcome!

The Petaltones Are Back! 

Gerry Regan and the Petaltones will lead caroling with the sisters at the Holy Child Center on Thursday, December 11 at 12:45pm. It will take place in the dining room at New Sharon located at 1341 Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA. All are welcome!

Collaborative 23 Art Exhibit & Reception 

Rosemont welcomes its newest exhibit, Collaborative 23: Artists in sync with Francine Shore. This dynamic showcase Opens on Saturday, December 13 from 3:00 – 5:00pm with an Artist Talk at 4:00pm in the Patricia M. Nugent Gallery.

Sunday Mass

• When: Sunday, December 14, 11:30am
• Where: Our Mother of Good Counsel Church
• Details: Meet in front of our Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at 11:15am if you need a ride

Dining Services

Check out the weekly menu to see when your favorites are cooking in the Cardinal Dining Hall!

Rosemont Student Athlete Drafted to Pro Baseball

We’re celebrating a historic Rosemont College moment: Gisella Schiano is going pro! As one of the first players selected for the Women’s Professional Baseball League in its debut season, Gisella continues Rosemont’s proud tradition of Rosemont College women breaking new ground.

End of Fall Semester Dates

It is almost the end of fall semester 2025. When does the cafeteria close? When does the residence hall close for the holiday? When do we come back? All that and more can be found in End of Fall Semester 2025: What Students Need to Know!

Faculty Spotlight: Carla Spataro

Carla Spotaro teaches a vast variety of classes in the MFA creative writing program at Rosemont. These include crafting and constructing novels, content and form in fiction, novel workshop, seminar in short story. Her adoration of teaching is felt by all her students, and she pours all of her efforts into every class. She explains, “I feel like whatever I happen to be teaching at that particular time is my favorite [class].”

Professor Emeritus Richard A. Leiby Publishes Book

Rosemont College proudly announces the publication of 1947 Making the World Over, a major new work by Professor Emeritus of History, Richard Leiby. The book represents more than fifteen years of dedicated research in prominent archives across the United States and the United Kingdom. Some of his travel to archival sites was supported by Connelly grants that he received while serving as a member of the Rosemont faculty.

Faculty Spotlight: Joanne Campbell

Joanne Campbell is assistant professor of sociology, head of department for sociology and criminology, and the director of the Cultural Heritage Gallery. Her long history with Rosemont coincides with the passions she shares with her students, whether they are on campus, or halfway across the world studying fascinating connections with the college.

Sports Clubs

Are you interested in playing a sport? Tell us what you would like to do or play. Staff – let us know how you can help.

Alumna in the Spotlight: Amber Lunderman

Learn about Lunderman’s work on the nationally acclaimed novel Why the Birds Fly Back.

Download the Raven Safe App

Winter is coming! Learn more and download the Raven Safe app for delays, closures, and events affecting campus.

Student of the Month

An announcement to nominate the next Student of the Month is coming soon from Student Affairs! Stay tuned!

Study Abroad: Korea Rosemont

Rosemont students are invited to apply for a Korean study abroad opportunity by Monday, December 15. A travel grant up to $2,000 is available to eligible students!

Celebrate Advent

• When: Tuesday, December 16, 9:30am
• Where: Main Building Rathalla Lobby
• Details: Campus Ministry will celebrate this season of waiting with a brief prayer – All are welcome

Christmas Eve Mass

• When: Wednesday, December 24, 5:00pm
• Where: Chapel of the Immaculate Conception or via the Christmas Eve Mass Live Stream
• Details: Celebrate Christmas Eve Mass with the Rosemont community – All are welcome

Women in Glass: The Saints of the Rosemont Chapel 

Join a riveting presentation by the Cultural Heritage Gallery on Wednesday, January 28, 3:30pm in Main Building for art, architecture, history, tours, and stories behind the chapel’s stained glass. This event will offer a special focus on St. Brigid and an open call for St. Brigid art submissions for display.

Study Abroad Ireland 

Learn about and sign up for Study Abroad Ireland, February 26 – March 9, 2026. Explore all study abroad opportunities.

Writer’s Studio

Explore all the latest and upcoming Writer’s Studio opportunities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Reserve your spot early – spaces are intentionally limited and go fast!

Don't Forget...

• Athletics: Learn more about our Student Athletes.
• Center for Teaching & Learning: Faculty are invited to login to the Center for Teaching & Learning to access new, practical, & robust resources including the CTL newsletter.
• Counseling Center: Learn more about Counseling resources and how to schedule an appointment.
• Food Pantry: A resource for all community members. Open daily 6:00am – 9:00pm and from 10:00am – 6:00pm on weekends. (Lower level of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception).
• Galleries: Explore exhibits in the Patricia M. Nugent art gallery, and discover the world in the Cultural Heritage Gallery located inside the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library!
• Merger News: Visit the Official Merger News Center for merger related updates, FAQs & information.
• Prayer Room: Located on the second floor of the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library.
• Stay Informed: Remember to sign up for Campus Text Alerts.
• Employment Opportunities: Explore current openings & if you know someone who would be a good fit, please encourage them to learn more from Human Resources and apply.
• Giving: Make an IMPACT at Rosemont with a gift today!