Stay connected and in the know! Your weekly Rosemont Connections Newsletter is here, packed with campus news, exciting events, and good things from our community. Check the Rosemont College website to keep up with the latest or subscribe below!
Black Catholic History Month
We are remembering that November is Black Catholic History Month by featuring each week a member of that community.
Learn about Sr. Thea Bowman, a Catholic convert and her profound impact on the Catholic Church.
Finals Breakfast Sign Up!
Finals Breakfast sign up is now open! Sign up between now and December 7 for this highly anticipated event.
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.
Cardinal Dining Hall Reopens, Sunday, November 30, 4:30pm
Dining Services
Check out the weekly menu to see when your favorites are cooking in the Cardinal Dining Hall!
NEXT WEEK
Classes Resume, Monday, December 1
Dream Field Talk: How Are College Students Affected by Mental Health
- When: Monday, December 1, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- Where: Cardinal Dining Hall
- Details: A talk with Professor Johnson and special guest Dr. Rob Pina to discuss, How Are College Students Affected by Mental Health?
Decorate & Donate: New Socks for the Giving Tree
Bring new socks for St. Francis Inn to our Community Center lobby Giving Tree starting Monday, December 1.
Celebrate Advent
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 9:30am
- Where: Main Building Rathalla Lobby
- Details: Campus Ministry will celebrate this season of waiting with a brief prayer on December 2, 9, and 16 at 9:30am. All are welcome.
Giving Tuesday 2025
Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025. Whether it’s $25 from a college student, or more from parents, alumnae and alumni who know what Rosemont means to this community, it all matters. Deeply. Let’s come together and make this year the most beautiful one yet! Give now (tax-deductible & takes 30 seconds):
Opening Party & Exhibit Launch Winter Celebrations Around the World
Cultural Heritage Gallery: Winter Celebrations Around the World, Wednesday, December 3, 4:00pm, in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library.
Long Night Against Procrastination
Study, snack, connect. Join tutors, librarians, thesis consultants & friends on Wednesday, December 3, 7:00pm to midnight in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library.
Men’s Basketball
Ravens vs. Notre Dame
Join us in Alumnae Hall or watch the livestream on Wednesday, December 3, 6:00pm. Check the full #LastRide season schedule so you don’t miss a game!
Support the team!
Get your official Rosemont College gear while supplies last!
Pals for Life Visit
Student Engagement is hosting therapeutic dogs in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library for finals study, Thursday, December 4.
Poetry Workshop
Register by Friday, December 5, for Small Fabric: Micro Poetry & Prose Workshop, led by accomplished writer, editor, and educator T. Nicole Cirone. This one day workshop is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Men’s Basketball
Join us for an away game or watch the livestream Saturday, December 6, 1:00pm. Check the full #LastRide season schedule so you don’t miss a game!
Support the team!
Get your official Rosemont College gear while supplies last!
IN THE NEWS
Rosemont Student Athlete Drafted to Pro Baseball
Gisella Schiano is headed to the pros! Learn how she was drafted by the Women’s Professional Baseball League.
Alumna in the Spotlight: Amber Lunderman
Learn about Lunderman’s work on the nationally acclaimed novel Why the Birds Fly Back.
Alumni Networking Event Recap
Students and alumni gathered in the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library to network and learn.
Ignatian Family Teach-In
Three faculty & students took part in the annual Teach-In in Washington, DC, on November 15 & 16. The Campus Ministry shirt in the photo has a quote from keynote speaker Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ: “Rosemont was never the place you’ve come to. It always was going to be the place you go from.”
ICYMI
Rosemont Student Places 2nd in Statewide Competition
Phoenix Gruver earned 2nd place in the PA America 250 marketing competition
November Student of the Month
Meet Pearl Smith, Rosemont College’s November Student of the Month.
Download the Raven Safe App
Winter is coming! Learn more and download the Raven Safe app for delays, closures, and events affecting campus.
December Student of the Month
Nominations are now open for December’s Student of the Month and will remain open through November 28.
Art Exhibit & Reception
Rosemont welcomes Jeffrey Filbert‘s exhibit, Behind the Veil and Soldiers of the Poem, from November 6 to December 8 in the Patricia M. Nugent Gallery.
ON THE HORIZON
Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus Advent Open House & Mass
Come to our Open House & Nativity Scene Tour on Monday, December 8, 9:30 – 11:30am, followed by 11:30am Mass. Visit Campus Ministry to explore more opportunities.
Evolution of AI
Attend the self guided tour demonstrating the history of AI, Monday, December 8, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Kistler Memorial Library.
Hot Cocoa for Students & Alumni
Warm up with hot cocoa before the Penny Toss on Monday, December 8, 5:45pm, Main Building.
Penny Toss, Caroling & Tree Decorating
Celebrate the season! 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.
Celebrate Advent
- When: Tuesday, December 9 and 16, 9:30am
- Where: Main Building Rathalla Lobby
- Details: Campus Ministry will celebrate this season of waiting with a brief prayer. All are welcome.
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!
Women in Glass: The Saints of the Rosemont Chapel
Join the Cultural Heritage Gallery on Wednesday, January 28, 3:30pm in Main for art, architecture, history, and the stories behind the chapel’s stained glass.
International Writer’s Retreat & Publishing Seminar 2026
Final registration for the International Writer’s Retreat & Publishing Seminar (Non Credit) led by acclaimed authors Charles Holdefer & Carla (C.J.) Spataro is Tuesday, December 16. Registration is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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...
- Co Ed Intramural Sports: 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 in the Ravens' Nest inside the Community Center. Open daily 6:00am – 9:00pm and from 10:00am – 6:00pm on weekends.
- 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!
