University of Saint Joseph Alumni

10/14/2026

✨ Thank you for being part of an unforgettable evening! ✨

On October 9, the USJ community came together for Imagine… A Legacy of Leadership, A Gala Honoring Pat and Jim Calhoun, celebrating their lasting impact on USJ and investing in the future of our students.

A heartfelt thank-you to our presenting sponsor, the Polo Family, along with our sponsors, donors, alumni, students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and guests who made this special evening possible.

Your generosity and belief in our students help provide scholarships, strengthen academic support, and create opportunities for our Blue Jays to learn, grow, and succeed.
Thank you for celebrating Pat and Jim Calhoun’s legacy with us and helping carry it forward for generations to come! 💙💛

10/14/2026

10/10/2026

Join us for the 39th Annual Mercy Nursing Lecture: Collaborative Care Across the Continuum: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Hospice and Palliative Nursing.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
📍 Bruyette Athenaeum, Hoffman Auditorium
🕔 5–5:45 p.m. — DNP Posters & Welcome Reception
🕕 6–7:30 p.m. — Lecture

Reconnect with the USJ community and take part in an evening of learning, conversation, and collaboration. We hope to see you back on campus! 💙💛
Link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wtTLDNeprEqxNdv95BDg4D_speXpyPxHqed_5OI7kQhUOUQ1SUtFNVk2VzRMTks2UzRITldJMVRXTi4u

10/07/2026

🎉 The USJ Gala Silent Auction is LIVE! 🎉

The bidding has officially begun! Explore an exciting selection of items and experiences, place your bids, and help support the USJ students. You do not need to attend the Gala to participate—anyone can bid and win!

Start bidding today and don’t miss your chance to win!

🔗 Bid now: https://USJGala26.givesmart.com

Good luck, and happy bidding! 💙💛

10/07/2026

🍂 The October Alumni E-Newsletter is here!

Catch up on the latest USJ alumni news, upcoming events, community updates, and ways to stay connected with the Blue Jay community. 💙

📬 Read it here: https://view.publitas.com/university-of-saint-joseph/october-newsletter/

10/05/2026

Please join us for the annual Chapel Bells Mass. During this liturgy, we will honor alumni and friends who have passed within the past year by reading their names and ringing a bell in their memory.

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m.
📍 The Connor Chapel of Our Lady, USJ Campus
✨ Reception to follow from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Bruyette Lobby

You, your family, and friends are warmly invited to attend this special service of reflection and community.

Kindly RSVP to Amanda Leigh at 860.231.5374 or [email protected]

10/01/2026

Bring your favorite people and join us for USJ Friends & Family Day! Enjoy a fun-filled Saturday with a BBQ, sports, a b**r garden, and more! 🎉

📅 Saturday, October 17
🎓 Free for students
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 $25 for friends & family

Here's the link to register below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-and-friends-day-tickets-2000994722079

Come make memories, enjoy campus, and celebrate the USJ community together! 💙💛

09/25/2026

✨ Gala Registration is Closed! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and generous supporters for making Imagine… A Legacy of Leadership, A Gala Honoring Pat and Jim Calhoun possible.

We are incredibly grateful for your support of the Calhoun Legacy Fund and the opportunities it creates for USJ students. We look forward to celebrating together on Friday, October 9, at the Connecticut Convention Center! 💙💛

09/24/2026

The Second Annual Critical Concerns Visiting Writers Series Lecture by Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean (In-Person Event)

09/23/2026

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. for an engaging discussion and book signing for Professor Ben Peters' new book "Catholic Pacifist: The Long and Lonely Quest of Gordon Zahn"

Panelists:
Ben Peters, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Saint Joseph and Author
Christopher Doucot, Cofounder, Hartford Catholic Worker
Brian Stiltner, Professor of Theology & Religious Studies, Sacred Heart University