Parent and Family Association

Parent and Family Speaker Series

Join us for a year-long speaker series on topics important to parent and family members. All speaker series events are free to Parent and Family Association members. You are welcome to invite your student as well. When permission is given by the presenters, we will Podcast these presentations for families who are not able to attend live presentations. Please RSVP your attendance to Ellen Richter-Norgel to: erichter-norgel@stkate.edu

The 2012-2013 Speaker Series is as follows:


Fall Semester 2012

It's a Jungle Out There: Financial Survival Skills for Life (and after!) College

Presenter: Charlie Bolognino, Certified Financial Counselor
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10-11:30 a.m., Rauenhorst Ballroom, CdC

If you missed the presentation, catch the full video »


Spring Semester 2013

"Study Abroad at St. Kate's: Who, What, Where, When and How?

Presenter: Catherine Spaeth, Director of Global Studies and students.
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: President’s Dining Room, 372 CdC

Is your globally minded student considering study abroad? Join us for an interactive session on study abroad opportunities for a semester, year, J-term, or summer, presented by the Office of Global Studies and a panel of returnee study abroad students. Planning ahead for these experiences in important. Watch for information and date for the Study Abroad Fair. It is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from the study abroad programs we use.

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"Chapel Talk"

Presenter: MaryAnn Brendon, Social Work Professor
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2013 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Victory Chapel
The story of how Our Lady of Victory Chapel came to be - how Mother Antonia McHugh use the Cathedral of St. Trophime in France as inspiration. Come and learn about the beautiful architecture and unique features of this beautiful chapel.