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What’s Happening the Week of March 17, 2025

What’s Happening the Week of March 17, 2025

Campus Pulse Connections

Student Life Insider

Monday, March 17, 2025:

  • Celebration of Life: Remembering Patrick Herman: 12:00pm, Chapel

Tuesday:

  • Haven-Art Display: 11:00am – 5:00pm, Sr. Mary George Community Room
  • Campus Ministry Advocacy Event: 12:30 – 2:30pm, Rotwitt Theater (more details below)
  • MFA Reading Series – Carla Spataro: 7:30 – 9:00pm, Main Building

Wednesday:

  • Student Engagement – Class Photos: 3:00 – 4:30pm, Connelly Green
  • Alumni Author Spotlight – Raveen James ’08: 4:00pm, Kistler Library; learn more here
  • Student Engagement – RuPaul’s Drag Race Bingo: 7:00 – 9:00pm, Cardinal Hall

Thursday:

  • Student Engagement – Haven: Mental Health Information in the LGBTQ + Community: 11:30am-1:30 pm, Community Center Lobby
  • Business, Bus260 Nonprofit Management Class/Guest Speaker: 2:00 – 3:00pm, Main Building
  • Campus Iftar: 6:30pm, Kistler Library

Friday:

  • ALPFA Club: Futsal Tournament: 5:00 – 9:00pm, Alumnae Hall

Saturday:

  • Service Opportunity: 9:30am; Face to Face in Germantown
  • Write-a-Thon: 12:00 – 6:00pm, Kistler Library; learn more here.

Coming Soon…

  • Monday, March 24: Film and Discussion: “How Saba Kept Singing,” 1:00pm, Rotwitt Theater – Join us for a viewing of this award winning documentary about how David “Saba” Wisnia survived the Holocaust and how his journey back to Poland with his grandson, Avi, unlocks the secret about someone else who had a hand in his survival. There will be a Q & A session with Avi following the film. This is free and open to the public.
  • Monday, March 24: Alumni Career Connections (via Zoom), 7:00pm; Making Your Social Media Presence Work for You, presented by Dr. Karen Fiorillo, ‘84; email [email protected] for link.
  • Tuesday, March 25: Annual Seder; The event is open to all who wish to experience this meaningful tradition. To sign up, please email  [email protected].

Raven Recap: Campus Updates and Reminders

What’s for lunch? Check out this week’s menu. Join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day lunch today! Remember, students are required to present their ID to enter the Dining Hall.

Updated Mailroom Hours:

Please be aware of the updated mailroom hours:

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10:00 – 11:00am and 12:15 – 3:00pm

Tuesday and Friday: Closed

As always, Rich will notify you via email when a package arrives. Please plan to pick up your packages during the designated hours. If you are unable to do so, kindly return the next business day. Thank you!

Your Voice Matters!

Rosemont College is committed to upholding our mission and values, and we want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to complete our Mission Survey and share your thoughts on how we can continue to grow and strengthen our community. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of Rosemont.

Submit Your Senior Photos to Rosemont’s Yearbook, The Cornelian!

Lucia Madron, Co Editor, is offering to take senior photos on campus. This is a great opportunity to capture this special milestone right here at Rosemont! If you would like to schedule a session, please reach out to Lucia at [email protected]. The deadline to book your session is March 29. Submit yearbook photos here.

Thorn Literary Magazine Submissions Due April 4!

Please email your poetry, short stories, photography or visual art to [email protected].

Library Spotlight: Tim’s Pick of the Month

Women Writers Online will be free this March in celebration of Women’s History Month. Women Writers Online is a full text collection of early women’s writing in English, published by the Women Writers Project at Northeastern University. It includes full transcriptions of texts published between 1526 and 1850, focusing on materials that are rare or inaccessible. The range of genres and topics covered makes it a truly remarkable resource for teaching and research, providing an unparalleled view of women’s literate culture in the early modern period.

Athletics: View full schedule at Rosemont-Ravens.com

TODAY: Join Us for Patrick Herman’s Campus Memorial Gathering

We will hold a special memorial to celebrate Patrick Herman’s life and his many contributions to Rosemont on Monday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, at noon in the Chapel. His family will join us. Please save the date and time. Patrick was Rosemont’s Mailroom Coordinator and passed away suddenly on February 6 in a car accident. Many have inquired about ways to support Patrick’s wife, Dana, after this tragic loss. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist her during this difficult time. If you would like to contribute, you can make a donation here.

Rosemont mailroom coordinator Patrick Herman is picked in his garden. Rosemont mourns the loss of Patrick, which is part of why Rosemont College is a Forbes rated best online college, and a best Main Line college.
Rosemont alumna author Raveen James represents part of why Rosemont College is a Forbes rated best online college, and a best Main Line college.

Rosemont Welcomes Author Raveen James ‘08 for Upcoming Book Talk on Wednesday

Rosemont College is proud to welcome alumna Raveen James ‘08 for a book talk and signing at Kistler Memorial Library. Join us on Wednesday, March 19, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm for an inspiring conversation about her debut book, From Iniquity to Equity. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Raveen, ask questions, and purchase signed copies of her book. Light refreshments will be served. Do not miss this chance to connect with a Rosemont author and gain valuable insights on faith and personal transformation.

Campus Ministry Updates

On Tuesday, March 18 at 12:30pm, Dr. Jerry Zurek will speak in the Rotwitt Theater on the Power of Advocacy. He will share his experiences advocating with congressional representatives for just legislation. This is free and all are invited.

Our annual Iftar will be held on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30pm in the Library. All are invited. Please use the QR code on the flyer to register.

Volunteers are needed for a service opportunity at Face to Face, Germantown on Saturday, March 22 at 9:30am. Please email [email protected] by March 21st to register.

Remember that there is a quiet prayer room on the second floor of the library. It’s open all day and it has reading materials and prayer rugs.

Save the Date for Annual Norcini Lecture on April 9

Rosemont College is proud to host The Honorable Deborah S. Ryan, Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge, for this year’s Norcini Lecture. The event, titled “From Awareness to Action: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response,” brings together experts in law enforcement, victim advocacy, and the judicial system to discuss strategies for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. Date: Wednesday, April 9, 7:00pm in Rotwitt Theater. Sign up to attend here.

Judge Deborah Ryan headshot to promote Rosemont's Annual Norcini Lecture represents why Rosemont College is a Forbes rated best online college, and a best Main Line college.

Don't Miss...

Careers at Rosemont: Check the latest listings for career opportunities. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please encourage them to learn more from Human Resources and apply.

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 Chapel).

Gallery: New exhibit, Gizmos and Gadgets, by Kathleen Studebaker is now on display. 

Stay Informed: Remember to sign up for Campus Text Alerts.

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