Alumnae/i Association of the College of Saint Elizabeth & University

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Dear Alumnae/I Association Members:

Saint Elizabeth University will celebrate 125 years of bringing the vision of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth to New Jersey. The core values of integrity, social responsibility, leadership, and excellence have been a lasting testament to Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan and Sister Mary Pauline Kelligar, who became the first president of the College of St. Elizabeth on September 11, 1899.

In celebration of 125 years, the University will begin with a Day of Service on September 7, 2024. All alumnae/i, friends, and family are invited to participate. Here is how we can be a part of this great event.

Select one of the service opportunities listed below or do one of your own.
Take a photo of your work. Please make sure that you are featured in the photo.
Write a brief reflection of your service experience. Please limit it to 2-4 sentences.
Identify yourself by Name, Class, Major, City and State.
Send your photo and description to Ellie Ancrum Ingbritsen, Ed. D. ‘80 at [email protected]

As part of the Association's mission to foster an ongoing cordial relationship with administration, faculty, and current students let us be a part of the celebration of our beloved St. Elizabeth College & University with gratitude and love.

Kind regards,

Katherine McGlory Karkos - President

Ellie Ancrum Ingbritsen - President-Elect

CSE&U Day of Service

Alumnae/I Letter Writing Opportunities



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Members of the Class of '81 are are holding a special remembrance Zoom session for classmate Patrice Coletti this Sunday, and welcome all who knew her to attend. Please message Linda Flores-Tober '81 with any questions. The Alumnae/ i Association extends sincere sympathies to Patrice's family and friends.💙🙏💛

Topic: Celebrating the Life of Patrice Colletti
Time: Aug 18, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Alumnae/i Association of the College of Saint Elizabeth & University The purpose of the Association is to support the mission and promote the welfare of the College of Saint Elizabeth & University and the continued interest of its graduates.

Don't leave anything for later.
Later, the coffee gets cold.
Later, you lose interest.
Later, the day turns into night.
Later, people grow up.
Later, people grow old.
Later, life goes by.
Later, you regret not doing something...
When you had the chance.

Life is a fleeting dance, a delicate balance of moments that unfold before us, never to return in quite the same way again.

Regret is a bitter pill to swallow, a weight that bears down upon the soul with the burden of missed chances and unspoken words.

So, let us not leave anything for later. Let us seize the moments as they come, with hearts open and arms outstretched to embrace the possibilities that lie before us. For in the end, it is not the things we did that we regret, but the things we left undone, the words left unspoken, the dreams left unfulfilled.

- Toshikazu Kawaguchi,
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
(2015)

[Image: Elfin Song (1912) by Anglo/Australian illustrator Florence Emma Harrison (1877-1955).]

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"So we'll sing her praises loud and clear, we her children all...hail to thee our alma mater, hail to SEU!"

Gratitude to all who sacrificed for us.
🙏❤️🖤💙🙏

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from the Silver Jubilee Class of 1924! This group pictured was the 25th class to graduate from the College of St. Elizabeth. Sending you, the 125th graduates all good wishes and blessings! Welcome to Your Association!

Congratulations to All of Our Newly Elected Officers & Directors!

LAST CALL TO VOTE! If you have not already voted for the Alumnae/i Association's Board Elections, you can cast your vote here by midnight, Tuesday 5/14. Thank you to those who already voted. Promote the Spirit, Live the Legacy!

https://www.alumassocse.com/elections-24-25.html

Sending Love & Care Today