ALUMNI & FRIENDSJanuary 2022

battle of the beaks

The rivalry continues at Naz on Tuesday, February 8

Show your Naz spirit and join us for this longstanding tradition as Nazareth men's and women's basketball teams take on St. John Fisher College (SJFC) in support of a good cause. Tickets, tailgate, and t-shirt proceeds will all be donated to the Golisano Children's Hospital music therapy program, which is staffed by Naz alumnae Rosie Obi '10G and Elaine Kong '11, '13G.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Nazareth College Kidera Gym in the Shults Center
Women's game (SJFC vs. Naz) @ 5:30 p.m.
Tailgate @ 6 - 7 p.m. in the Forum (next to the gym). Alumni receive a free drink ticket when you pre-register!
Men's game (SJFC vs. Naz) @ 7:30 p.m.
Alumni reception during the men's game halftime in the Alice Foley Lounge will include dessert and an open bar.
Our visitor guidelines have changed as of January 15, 2022: Visitors ages 5 and older are required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative test within the previous 48 hours, along with photo ID. Masks are required indoors.

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Campus News

Welcome, Caroline Tolbert!

She's the new director for alumni and constituent engagement, having started on January 3. Caroline joins Nazareth after, most recently, seven years with the University of Rochester's alumni programming, last working on women's initiatives. Caroline says, "I've admired the Nazareth community for a long time and it means so much to me to now be a part of it. I am looking forward to getting to know Naz alumni and help make meaningful connections."

» Co ntact Caroline

COVID booster clinics at Naz

Happening January 24 and February 4 at the Shults Center; open to Naz alumni and your family members. Follow the event link to schedule an appointment and instructions to follow to attend the clinic. The clinic will administer the Moderna vaccine. Anyone 18 and older can receive the Moderna booster, regardless of the dose(s) previously received.

» January 24 booster clinic info & registration

» February 4 booster clinic info & registration

Naz professors conduct health policy research

Hear professors Michael Chen and Lauren Brooks discuss their work examining racial/ethnic disparities in access to laboratory testing and outcomes among more than 2 million patients across the U.S. Chen and Brooks received a data access award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to conduct their research.

» Professors Michael Chen and Lauren Brooks on the Prez Paul Podcast

Alumni news

Now accepting nominations for the Alumni Advisory Board

Do you know a Nazareth alum who wants to make a difference? The Nazareth Alumni Advisory Board is accepting nominations for new members! The ideal candidate for the board will have demonstrated involvement in the college, a creative and visionary mindset, and the ability to fulfill the duties and expectations of the board.

Nominate someone for the alumni board

featured Events

Share your input and shape the future of Nazareth

Attend a virtual info session and discussion forum on Thursday, January 27 at either noon - 1 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. (EST) to learn more about Nazareth's new changemaker framework. Share your feedback and brainstorm ideas for ways alumni can participate. As Nazareth graduates, your input and involvement are critical to the success of the new changemaker initiative.

» Register for a focus group session

School of Education spring open house

Nazareth has one of the most highly-regarded teaching programs in the state. Attend the spring open house to learn about earning a teaching degree and professional certifications — including specializations, advanced certificates, extensions, and annotations. Becoming an educator at Nazareth means access to accomplished faculty, clinically rich hands-on learning opportunities, and innovative approaches.

» Sign up to attend the open house