ALUMNI & FRIENDS
Welcome from Alumni Association President Steve Wurtz '08:
Dear Alumni & Friends:
The votes have been tallied and I would like to congratulate the first elected members for the reactivated Peirce College
Alumni Association Board of Directors. I am proud to join with these men and women who serve on behalf of our alumni to
better connect graduates with one another and the College.
| Jovanna Bevilacqua '81 | Ray Palzer '52 |
| Greg Broomer '03 | Joe Tamney '70 |
| Dottie Forvour '63 | Reggie Waller '04 |
| Natalia Gamarra '06 | Jo-Ann Williams '04 |
| Anthony Gracey '03 | Steve Wurtz '08 |
| Ray Kerstetter '75 |
Check out the information on the following pages to find out how you can be a more engaged part of the Peirce network: attend
a social event, support the Annual Fund, or attend a CDS workshop. If you have an idea about how we can better connect with
you, our alumni, please let me know - our goal is to make participation in the Peirce College Alumni Association be a fun,
relevant, and meaningful extension of your Peirce experience. Thanks for your support.
Sincerely,
Steve Wurtz '08
President
Peirce College Alumni Association
The Peirce College Alumni Association represents ALL graduates of Peirce. It keeps its members connected to the College through benefits, services, events and learning opportunities, creating a lifelong sense of community among all graduates.
The Board of Directors is the Alumni Association's governing body and works with the College's administration to develop the relationship alumni have with one another and with the College. The Board is led by a President, Vice President and Secretary - click here for a complete list of our Board members»
Get involved! Graduates can assist the Association and the College through involvement in student recruitment, career networking and placement, hosting and planning of alumni events and activities, financial support and other volunteer opportunities. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancementif you would like to learn more about being a part of the Association's activities.
Association programs include:
- Admissions programs involve alumni in identifying and recruiting potential students, sharing information about and communicating enthusiasm for their Peirce experience within the communities they live and work.
- Career Development Servicesassists alumni and current students with career guidance, networking, mentorship and accessing work opportunities.
- Outreachopportunities take advantage of print, electronic and social media to give Peirce alumni the information they need to be better connected to their fellow alumni and to the College.
- Chapterswill promote connections among alumni through the lens of the academic program in which they participated, professional area in which they work, geographic area in which they live or other related affinities like Greek affiliation, athletics or social activity.
- Awardswill be presented by the Association to individuals whose service to the College and community reflect the very best qualities gained through their Peirce education.
Your Peirce experience doesn't end at Commencement - learn more about your benefits as a graduate of the College.
- Career Development Servicesassists alumni and current students with career guidance, networking, mentorship and accessing work opportunities. Click here for more information about opportunities to work toward your career goals»
- The Viola Gill Gutè'17 Library at Peirce offers a range of services for alumni of the College.
- Auditing Coursesis an option for alumni who meet certain conditions established by the College. Students or alumni who wish to audit a course in which they have not previously received credit must pay full tuition for the requested course. click here for more information»
- Peirce Perspectives, the quarterly alumni newsletter, keeps alumni informed about what's happening at the College, gives news of our alumni and talks about the impact Peirce is having on our students and the community. An online archive can be found by clicking here»
- Social Mediaallows our alumni to get news from the College on a timely basis, as well as connect with fellow members of the Peirce Alumni Network. Peirce stays in touch with our alumni via the College's blog - Peirce Connections, Facebookand Twitter.
- Transcriptsof alumni records are available through the National Student Clearinghouse, which has been authorized by Peirce to provide transcript ordering via the Web. Click here for more information»
- The Bookstorehas a variety of apparel and accessories available for purchase; click here for details»
- Returning Studentsare welcomed back at Peirce! For those who have been away for more than a year and want to get back on track to achieving your educational goals, click here for more details»
- Tuition Grantsallow children, grandchildren and spouses of Peirce alumni to apply for a maximum amount of 25% of tuition (fees and books are excluded from this grant). Click here for more details»
- Refer a Student to Peirce Collegeand we will waive the $50 admission fee. When your candidate enrolls successfully you will receive a $100 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. Click here for more details»
Reacquaint yourself with former classmates, network with professionals in your field, learn how to manage your career more effectively, meet with fellow graduates who live and work in your community - connect with the members of the Peirce College Alumni Association at one of these events. For more information, contact alumni@peirce.edu or 215.670.9323.
Saturday, May 5
Career Day
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - College Hall
Are you looking to enter the job market or want to sharpen your current skills for career advancement? Attend this day of workshops, guest speakers, and panels aimed at empowering you for your lifelong career management success.
For more information: http://content.peirce.edu/pdf/Career_Day_Flyer.pdf
To register: CDS@peirce.edu
Saturday, May 21
Spring Reception
5:00 to 8:00 PM - Tent on Carlisle Street and College Hall
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and other friends of Peirce are invited to join together to celebrate the Peirce community. The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Albert G. Cederstrom, Jr. '43, and the Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Babette Pace '06. In addition to the reception under the tent on Carlisle Street, there will be program-specific receptions in College Hall. Over 500 people attended last year's event.
To register: http://springreception.eventbrite.com
Friday, June 22
Alumni Happy Hour and Dessert Reception
7:00 to 9:00 PM - Fabio and Danny's Station Café, 135 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA
Have fun with your fellow alumni in the historic setting of the Wayne train station. The Paoli/Thorndale SEPTA train stops right at the Café. Enjoy a dessert buffet, beverages, and music.
To register: http://june22peircehappyhour.eventbrite.com
Thank you very much for considering making a gift to Peirce College. Your support and generosity benefits our students. Personal contributions to the College can be made in the form of an outright gift. Many other types of donations are accepted as well.
ONLINE GIFTS
Make an online donationthrough
our secure server.
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your
company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it completed and signed with your gift. The
impact of your gift to Peirce may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or
spouses.
CREDIT CARD GIFTS
We gratefully accept gifts by major credit cards. Gifts can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
by calling the Office of Institutional Advancement at 888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9323.
APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Peirce welcomes gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement
at 888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9323 for assistance when considering or making gifts of appreciated securities.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Making a memorial gift to Peirce College is a wonderful way to honor and remember an individual who was admired, loved and
respected. Your gift is a lasting tribute to the important part that he or she played in your life and/or in the College.
It can establish a permanent link with the past and encourages others to participate in a vision for the future.
Memorial gifts can be established as outright gifts to the College, by including a bequest in your will or through creating an endowment to fund a special program or project.
PLANNED GIFTS
A planned gift may enable you to satisfy personal financial planning needs in addition to providing Peirce College with
important, long-term support. Some plans may provide income for life (or a term of years), an immediate income tax charitable
deduction or avoidance of capital gains tax. If a gift is made through your will, you obtain significant estate tax benefits.
Peirce College has established giving societies to recognize the different levels of gifts to the College. Membership is determined by the total annual gift, including matching gifts, received between July 1 and June 30 each year. To see our latest Honor Roll of Donors, click here»
Giving Societies:
- Thomas May Peirce Society: $25,000 and higher
- Chairman's Circle: $5,000 to $24,999
- President's Roundtable: $2,500 to $4,999
- Cornerstone Society: $1,000 to $2,499
- Blue and Gold Club: $500 to $999
- Benefactor: $250 to $499
- Friend of Peirce: $1 to $249
1865 Society
The 1865 Society recognizes alumni and friends who support Peirce College with planned gifts. Through their generosity and foresight, 1865 Society donors help to secure the future of the College through a variety of estate planning options. The 1865 Society honors individuals who have included Peirce in their estate planning and who have provided the College with documentation of their gift.
Meet the Office of Institutional Advancement:
Charles A. Wright III
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9323
cawright@peirce.edu
Rosemary Connors
Chief Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving Officer
888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9003
rfconnors@peirce.edu
Jessica Quilter
Development Associate
888.GO.PEIRCE, ext. 9430
jquilter@peirce.edu
KEEP IN TOUCH
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Please contact us at:
Office of Institutional Advancement
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia PA 19102
Click here to email the Office»
Fax: 215-670-9084