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Alumni Reunion WeekendJune 8-10, 2007Remember the fun you had as a Villanova student? Ever wonderwhat happened to one of your college friends? Well, you cancatch up with classmates and relive the nostalgia of your collegedays when you come to Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 8-10.The Villanova University Alumni Association has planned awide variety of activities to facilitate an enjoyable return to youralma mater. Alumni from all classes are welcome to attend. Therewill be special recognition and events for classes with years endingin “2” and “7,” including milestone reunions for the Class of 1957’s50-Year Reunion, the Class of 1982’s 25-Year Reunion and theClass of 1997’s 10-Year Reunion. Sign up now or view the classpages available for all these years at alumni.villanova.edu.Enjoy BasketballGames and Receptionswith AlumniWhy watch an excitingVillanova basketball gameall alone when you can sharewith fellow alumni the excitementof watching our ’Catsadvance? Come cheer themon through another great seasonby attending local gamewatches and at pre-game andpost-game basketball receptions,hosted by the VillanovaUniversity Alumni Associationaround the country.Alumni gatherings are heldthroughout the hoops season.Last year, thousands of Villanovansparticipated in theseevents. Check our regularlyupdated Web site (alumni.villanova.edu) for locationsnear you.VUAA CelebratesChristmas withNorth LightCommunity CenterTo make the holiday seasonbrighter and more meaningfulfor all, Villanova Universityand the Villanova UniversityAlumni Association hosted aHoliday Hoopla Christmasparty on December 10, 2006,for the children of the NorthLight Community Center inManayunk, Pa. Complete withrefreshments, activities and toysdonated by Villanovans, theevent created a spirit of givingand joy that will last beyondthe holiday season.Alumni ReceptionsWelcome FatherDonohueDuring this academic year,Villanova alumni have beenwelcoming the Rev. Peter M.Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president, at receptionssponsored by the VillanovaUniversity AlumniAssociation throughout thecountry. As alumni speak withFather Donohue, they learn ofhis vision for the Universityand the education it provides.These social events notonly provide alumni with theChapters to Host Scholarship Golf OutingsSave the Date!Homecoming 2007 andClass of 2002 Five-Year Reunion:October 5-7The following chapters of the Villanova University AlumniAssociation will be hosting scholarship golf outings this year.Visit alumni.villanova.edu for details.April 23May 7May 10May 24June 4June 5July 23October 15Fairfield/Westchester ChapterLong Island ChapterLehigh Valley ChapterDetroit ChapterAtlanta ChapterCarolinas ChapterSyracuse ChapterMonmouth/Ocean Counties ChapterWinter 2007 3
Alumni Chapter Events Calendaropportunity to gain insightinto Villanova’s future, butalso are a means for all to continueto build relationshipsand share ideas with Villanova’snew leader.Presidential receptions thiswinter and spring are:February 15: Long IslandFebruary 20: CentralNew JerseyFebruary 20: NorthernNew JerseyFebruary 21: Monmouth/Ocean CountiesFebruary 27: South FloridaMarch 1: OrlandoApril 17: DelawareApril 24: Bucks CountyAttention all VillanovaSingers AlumniMark these dates:March 23-25The Villanova Singers AlumniSociety and the VillanovaSingers will be co-hosting theirfirst annual Villanova SingersLegacy event, to be held atVillanova University on theweekend of March 23-25.The event will bringtogether six decades of Singersalumni with the currentSingers to enjoy food, NCAA“March madness” basketballand a special banquet andensemble concert on Saturdaynight, where all Singers willperform some of the “classics”from over the years.There will be a special Masson Sunday morning for theSingers, with further performances,followed by a brunch.Send an e-mail to imbc@comcast.net to make sure youare on the e-mail list. Visitwww.vusingerslegacy.com tolearn more about this excitingevent and to register.The Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) and its local chaptershave developed an ambitious and diverse events calendar to attract alumni withvaried interests. From receptions, liturgical celebrations and community serviceprojects to athletic events, there are gatherings appealing to the many aspects ofbeing a Villanovan. For further information regarding these events, including costand location, please call 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266) or visit the EventsCalendar at alumni.villanova.edu.FebruarySaturday, February 17PhiladelphiaVillanova vs. GeorgetownMen’s Basketball Game and ReceptionHosted by the Greater Philadelphia ChapterAlthough game tickets are sold out for the game at noon,join Villanovans for a two-hour post-game reception ($35per person) in the Lexus Club in the Wachovia Center.MarchSaturday, March 3PhiladelphiaVillanova vs. SyracuseMen’s Basketball Game and ReceptionHosted by the Greater Philadelphia ChapterAlthough game tickets are sold out, join fellow alumniand friends at a pre-game reception ($35 per person)that begins at noon in the Lexus Club at the WachoviaCenter. Tip-off is 2 p.m.AprilSaturday, April 14Villanova UniversityNight at Vasey TheatreHosted by the Delaware County ChapterPlease join us at 8 p.m. at Vasey Theatre for The RobberBridegroom and a reception following the performance.Send a check ($25 per person, payable to DELCO Chapterof VUAA) to Thomas J. Seidner, 1501 Ashton Rd.,Havertown, PA 19083.Pennsylvania, Delaware,and Southern New Jersey RegionMid-Atlantic RegionFebruarySaturday, February 24Bethesda, Md.Villanova vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball Game WatchHosted by the Greater Washington, D.C. ChapterGather for a “family friendly” game watch from 4 to 7 p.m. at Willie & Reedsin Bethesda (1409-A Fairmont Ave.), where our “Wildcats in training” canwin prizes. All attendees are asked to support the Our Daily Bread charity bybringing a Giant or Safeway grocery gift card of any amount. RSVP to JerryQuinn ’87 VSB by February 17 at jerryquinn_us@yahoo.com.Tuesday, April 17Delaware Presidential ReceptionThe Villanova University Alumni Association andthe Central New Jersey Chapter invite alumni to acomplimentary reception to welcome the Rev. Peter M.Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president. Itwill be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Call 1-800-VILLANOVA(800-845-5266) for location and to RSVP.Tuesday, April 24Ivyland, Pa.Bucks County Presidential ReceptionThe Villanova University Alumni Association and theBucks County Chapter invite alumni to a complimentaryreception to welcome the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A.,’75 A&S, University president. It will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at Spring Hill Manor (171 Jacksonville Rd.). RSVPat 1-800-VILLANOVA (800-845-5266).MayFriday, May 4Philadelphia“Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of thePharaohs” ExhibitHosted by the Villanova University Alumni AssociationSee King Tut with fellow Villanovans and friends. Thirtyyears after the “boy king” last visited the United Statesand more than 3,000 years after his death, KingTutankhamun is coming to Philadelphia’s FranklinInstitute as the last stop on his final tour of this country.A limited number of group rate tickets will be available.Visit alumni.villanova.edu for more information.New EnglandRegionFebruaryFebruary 24BostonFood Pantry Volunteer DayHosted by the Boston ChapterVillanovans will be helping out atthe food pantry Saturday’s/Sunday’s Bread at the Church ofSt. John the Evangelist (35Bowdoin St.). Questions or RSVP toTim Saccone ’92 VSB at timothy.saccone@villanova.edu.4 Villanova Magazine
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