This year’s Fall Conference was a great success. More than 40 alumni gathered on a beautiful early fall day at SugarLoaf. To start the day, we heard from our president, Sister Carol Jean Vale, Ph.D., about the exciting things happening at the College. In Session 1, Nancy Dachille, director of Career Development, Mark Hammons, Ph.D., '08, '10 SGS and Mary Ann Stahl Patton ’87 of First Financial Group presented on professional networking, branding and how CHC can help you throughout your career.

After lunch, we enjoyed an inspiring keynote by Abigail Palko, Ph.D. ’96, director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center at the University of Virginia. Session 2 was a panel discussion with CHC alumni, Mary Katherine Ortale '16, Cathy Lockyer Moulton '92 and Regina Maxwell Schwille '66 on their involvement with the College and how as alums we can engage with the College in a variety of ways.

If you are interested in volunteering or getting involved with next year’s conference, please email alumni@chc.edu.  Thank you to everyone that attended. We can't wait to do it again next year!

Click here to see a full photo album from the day's events!

SAVE the DATES!

November 18:  Mask and Foil Alumni Reception
Prior to the opening night production of “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder, join us for refreshments from 5 to 6:45pm. Email alumni@chc.edu to register.

December 2:  Alumni Holiday Cheer
After the Carol Night concert, travel to the Chateau at SugarLoaf for an adults-only happy hour to kick off your holiday celebrations. The reception will start at 8:30 pm. Pre-register for discounted tickets at www.chcgriffinsonline.com/cheer16. You must be 21 to attend this event.

December 11: Breakfast with Santa
Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus during their annual trip to CHC! Enjoy a full buffet breakfast along with storytime and some one-on-one time with Santa and the Mrs.! Be sure to register early as this event sells out every year. www.chcgriffinsonline.com/bws16.