Campus Offices and Administration

Advancement & Alumni Engagement

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Advancing the University Mission and Connecting the Loretto Loyal

Welcome Alumni and Friends,

Please feel free to contact us.  Our staff directory is listed below.

 


 

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Robert J. Crusciel '86

Title: Vice President for Advancement
Department: Advancement and Alumni Relations
Office Location: Raymond Hall 310
Phone: 814-472-3021
Email: rcrusciel@francis.edu

Meet the Team


Kelly A. Henderson

Title: Executive Assistant
Office Location: Raymond Hall 300
Phone: 814-472-3021
Email: khenderson@francis.edu

 

Steve L. Hessmann '82

Title: Director of Major Gifts
Office Location: Raymond 302     
Phone: 814-472-3092
Email: shessmann@francis.edu

 

Sharon Hicks

Title: Advancement Operations Coordinator
Office Location: Raymond 312     
Phone: 814-472-3081
Email: shicks@francis.edu

 

Janet Hildebrand

Title: Advancement Gift Entry Specialist
Office Location: Raymond Hall 315
Phone: 814-472-3108
Email:  jhildebrand@francis.edu

 

Eric S. Horell '13

Title: Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Office Location: Raymond 307 
Phone: 814-472-3904 
Email:  ehorell@francis.edu

 

Laura Lamb

Title: Alumni Administrative Assistant
Office Location: Raymond Hall 305     
Phone: 814-472-3015
Email: llamb@francis.edu

 

Bro. Shamus McGrenra, T.O.R. '72

Title: Advancement Associate
Raymond Hall 306
814-472-3125
Email: smgrenra@francis.edu

 

Karen Swope

Title: Director of Advancement Communications
Office Location: Raymond Hall 314
Phone: 814-472-3126
Email: kswope@francis.edu

 

Robert J. Young

Title: Associate Vice President for Advancement
Office Location: Raymond Hall 309
Phone: 814-472-3119
Email: ryoung@francis.edu

 

Pamela A. Zemrose '97

Title, Advancement Services and Data Management
Office Location: Raymond Hall 313
Phone: 814-472-3148
Email: pzemrose@francis.edu

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President's (Donor) Report

Each year we proudly highlight the progress that has been made at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

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Capital Projects

Alumni, parents, neighbors, and friends are strengthening the University's competitive position through transformative gifts

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Alumni Homepage

Find ways to stay connected to your classmates and your alma matter no matter how far away from Loretto your life has led you.

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Supporting Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û

For it is in giving that we receive.


 

Blog

Shamus 14th Annual Charity Bike Ride

Erin McCloskey, University Communications & Marketing | 09/06/2024
On September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will hit the trails of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, embarking on a ride that spans two weekends and covers over 98 miles. Each year, 100% of the charity ride proceeds are donated to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center with over 800,000 being raised since the inception of the bike ride.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Dedicates New Aviation Education Center

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û proudly celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program on August 29, 2024.

OTs celebrate opening of new facility

01/27/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Occupational Therapy students and faculty hosted an open house on January 26, 2024 to share their new space, St. Margaret Hall, with the campus community. The department is planning an official open house in April (OT Month) for the public (and alumni!).

Saint Margaret Hall Blessing and Dedication

University Marketing & Communications | 10/24/2023
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of Saint Margaret Hall. The facility, bearing the name of St. Margaret of Cortona, will primarily serve Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Science majors and is scheduled to open in January 2024.

2023 President's Convocation Awards

University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
The President's Awards Convocation was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.

Franciscan Friar to Bike in 13th Annual Charity Ride

University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
Brother Shamus McGrenra, a 76-year-old stage IV colon cancer survivor and a Franciscan Friar, will embark on his 13th Annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride on June 3, 2023. Cycling the local Rails to Trails in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Brother Shamus will complete the ride over the course of two back-to-back weekends.