Caldwell University
December 4, 2023
Christmas at Caldwell and The Season of Hope
The University community kicked off the season by gathering for the tree lighting ceremony on the plaza Nov. 16 with faculty, staff and students in attendance. Readings were done by students Mason Corby, James McCarthy and Major Gifts Officer Joe Quinlan. President Jeffrey Senese, Ph.D. described the meaning of the tree and encouraged all faculty, staff and students in attendance to embrace the joys of the season. Attendees read a prayer together, placed red bows on the trees and joined in singing “Deck the Halls”. Christmas music filled the plaza and hot chocolate and cookies were enjoyed by all!
Caldwell’s Annual Giving Tree
The Office of Campus Ministry invites the campus community to participate in Caldwell’s annual holiday Giving Tree Project. To participate, take an ornament (or two) from one of the Giving Trees on campus. Each ornament will have the name of a community partner and a gift idea for someone in need. Purchase the gift, wrap and return it using the ornament as its gift tag no later than December 12. Community partners this year are Broadway House, Mercy House and Catholic Charities. You can find Giving Trees in the Jennings Library lobby, the lobby of Werner Hall, the Student Center and the Newman Center.
Events
The Advent Mass and Blessing of the Creche was held on Dec. 6. The celebrant for the Mass was Father John Gordon of the Archdiocese of Newark. Readers were students Ben Fernandez, Tonianne Poccia and Leo Leberatto, Music was provided by the Caldwell University Chorale under the direction of Professor Laura Greenwald. A special blessing was given to December graduates, winter student-athletes and Greek Life leaders.
Christmas Spectacular and President’s Society Reception
Thursday, December 21, 11:30 a.m. – Employee Christmas Party (luncheon, ugly sweater contest, raffle prizes), Student Center Dining Hall
During this Season of Hope, you can continue to support our students by making a meaningful gift to the Annual Fund, which directly impacts the university’s greatest areas of opportunity, including scholarships, academic support, student life initiatives, athletics, facility improvements, ministry and mission. Thank you for embracing Caldwell University with heartfelt generosity during this Season of Hope! https://www.caldwell.edu/give/