In This Issue

From the President, Summer 2021

Assumption University President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., talks with students in the lobby of the new Health Sciences Building.

The Enduring Catholic Liberal Tradition

Assumption was founded as a small institution filling a need to educate the sons of Franco-American families in Worcester and the surrounding communities; while much has changed both physically and academically, the University continues its mission to form thoughtful, compassionate graduates who fill unique needs in communities across the U.S. and even the world.

Class Notes, Summer 2021

Katie (Schwartz) Bloom '99

CLASS NOTES: SUMMER 2021

Catch up on what fellow alumni are up to in this issue of Class Notes, including Katie (Schwartz) Bloom ’90, a psychotherapist who recently wrote a children’s book called The Thank-You Game, which is based on the teachings of Brother David Steindl-Rast, OSB.

Alumni Spotlights, Summer 2021

Christine (Picard) Sawicki ’89, P’21, P’25

Mentoring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

After nearly three decades in the pharmaceuticals field for CVS Health, Christine (Picard) Sawicki ’89, P’21, P’25 believes her Assumption education, including a strong foundation in science and philosophy, laid the groundwork for her successful career in pharmacy.

Hounds Watch, Summer 2021

Assumption’s Baseball team played the first official game at Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox, on May 8.

Spring 2021 Sports Highlights

After the pandemic cancelled the spring 2020, fall 2020, and winter 2021 sports seasons, the Greyhounds were back in action this spring, highlighted by the Baseball team playing the first official game at Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox.