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Alumni Newsletter

October 2024

SHU Alum, read the latest in SHU alumni news, events, philanthropic initiatives, university updates and more.


Alumni Business NETWORK (600 x 200 px)

Are you an alumni entrepreneur looking to promote your products or services, and expand your professional network? We invite you to share your business information with us as we look to create an alumni-owned business directory.

Recent News

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Greg Maurice '05 and Paul Herman '04 founded Zaka, a unique career service aimed at empowering first- and second-generation immigrants. The platform offers workshops, coaching and motivational speakers to help users advance professionally and features advice from top professionals at companies like Google, Spotify and Goldman Sachs. Read more


Paul Richard Keegan '23, along with a talented group of SHU students, brought his original musical Reject Me, Already! to life at the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Receiving rave reviews from festival goers, the show is a choose-your-own-adventure love story that keeps both the audience and performers fully engaged. Read more

Fringe Fest

John Sullivan Event

Sacred Heart University, in collaboration with WSHU Public Radio, recently hosted a geopolitical event and interview with the former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, as he discussed his new book Midnight in Moscow. Attendees heard firsthand about his insights on U.S.-Russia relations and Sullivan's experiences at the forefront of diplomacy. Read more


13th Annual SHU Student Government Turkey Drive

Turkey

Sacred Heart University Student Government is hosting its 13th Annual Turkey Drive. This long-standing tradition unites the SHU community in giving back, with support from The Office of Community Engagement and SHU Athletics. Through a partnership with Harry Garafalo '80 and ShopRite of Milford, Student Government purchases turkeys each year for families in need in the Bridgeport area, continuing SHU's commitment to supporting the local community.

Upcoming Events

  • Alumni Night at SHU Hockey
    November 2 | 7 PM
    Join us at the Martire Family Arena to cheer on SHU Men’s Hockey against Bentley. 
    Register now
  • Alumni Memorial Mass
    November 3 | 11 AM
    We invite the SHU Alumni community to join in commemorating those who have passed since 2020. Learn more
  • Taste of Dingle Virtual Info Session
    November 6 | 7 PM
    Join us for a virtual info session to learn about the 2025 ‘Taste of Dingle’ 9-day trip featuring guided tours, group outings and entertainment.
    Sign up

  • Alumni Campus Tours
    November 23 | 10 AM
    Come see how the SHU campuses have transformed. Our next tour is coming up in November, with more dates throughout the spring. 
    Learn more

🎄Save the Dates: Home for the Holidays🎄

  • West Campus Tree Lighting & Open Skate at MFA
    December 2
  • Fairfield County Alumni Chapter Jingle & Mingle Night
    December 6
  • Cherish the Ladies Christmas Show
    December 5
  • Annual Alumni Christmas Celebration
    December 7

Interested in Continuing Your Education at SHU?

Office of Grad

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions for an on-campus Graduate Open House on Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m. Learn more

Are you considering a graduate program at SHU? All SHU alumni will have their application fee waived! If you would like to discuss continuing your education, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

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#SHUShoutOut to Dana Scinto '98 and her father, Bob Scinto '71 on hosting another successful Scinto Family Carnival last month. All proceeds from this fun and celebratory event benefit local charities.

Patino Wedding

Congratulations to Tiffanie Rodenberg '17 and Nick Patino '17 who recently tied the knot surrounded by fellow Pioneers! ❤️

Katherine Tucker

Governor Ned Lamont has appointed West Haven Councilwoman Katherine Tucker DNP '16, to serve on the state’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.

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