Assumption Alumni Ambassador Program Announced
One of Assumption’s greatest assets is its alumni. In the spirit of engaging a larger, more robust alumni base, the College has enhanced its alumni engagement efforts. The Assumption Alumni Ambassador program, open to all alumni who wish to engage in a more meaningful way to promote the College and alumni community, has replaced the alumni board of directors.
The new Alumni program features four main areas of involvement:
- Admissions: Alumni Ambassadors are invited to assist with recruitment of prospective students.
- Career Services: Ambassadors are welcomed to engage with students by providing career guidance or internship opportunities.
- Events: Ambassadors help to engage fellow alumni to attend exciting campus events, such as Homecoming and Reunion.
- Alumni Network: Ambassadors collaborate with College staff to welcome new alumni and expand the alumni network in their communities.
Your level of participation can be as little or as much as you prefer, and all alumni are invited to join the Alumni program. For more information on the Assumption Alumni Ambassador program, please contact: Amy Logue Gontarz ’01, G’08, Director of Alumni Relations, alogue@assumption.edu or 508.767.7011.
Golden Greyhounds
The Class of 1969 was welcomed as Golden Greyhounds, a society reserved for alumni who graduated 50 years ago or earlier. The class demonstrated their appreciation for Assumption by making a significant class gift of $804,000, which included cash, planned gifts, and pledges to support the Light the Way campaign.
Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association honored five individuals at the Alumni Awards ceremony. Joining President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., are (PICTURED L TO R): Stephen Miller ’69 and Stephen O’Brien ’69, who received the Fr. Louis Dion, A.A. ’35 Outstanding Achievement Award; Catherine WoodBrooks, Ph.D., who received the Honorary Alumni Award; Kaitlin Bevins ’09, who received the Young Alumni Award; and Candace McGovern Race ’78, who received the Jack L. Bresciani ’72 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Leadership Luncheon
A special Leadership Luncheon for members of the President’s Council, Golden Greyhounds, and the 1904 Society featured Stephen Knott, Ph.D. ’79, HD ’13, who spoke about Hamilton: The Man, The Myth, the Musical. Victoria Torres ’20, accompanied by Michelle Graveline, D.M.A., HA ’08, on piano, sang “Burn” from the musical Hamilton.
Reunion Weekend
Reunion Weekend 2019, May 31–June 2, drew more than 400 alumni, family, and friends back to campus to enjoy a number of programs and exciting events, including the popular HoundFest, featuring food trucks, live music by Joe Parrillo ’99, a fireworks display sponsored by Sean Clarke ’97 and Michael ’92 and Jill ’93 (Clarke) Fotiades of the Clarke Distribution Corp., and a Reunion Mass celebrated by Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A. ’69.
