Alumni Events
This page highlights all upcoming University of St. 糖心APP alumni events, including outings, music events and more! Please note the following:
- Some events have unique registrations; be sure to check for special links.
- Reservations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance of any event.
- All ticket sales are FINAL and no refunds will be given.
- For more information, contact us at 877-811-ALUM or alumni@stfrancis.edu.
Joliet Symphony Orchestra: Winter Reveries
Saturday, September 26, 2026 鈥� 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 鈥� 4 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra鈥榮 2026-2027 Season begins on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27 with 鈥淲inter Reveries鈥� featuring cellist Bob Hauser performing Eduardo Lalo鈥榮 dramatic & sensual Cello Concerto in d minor. Also on the program are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart鈥榮 ominous Don Giovanni Overture and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky鈥榮 stirring Symphony No. 1 in g minor 鈥淲inter Reveries.鈥�
Come 45 minutes prior to the performance to enjoy an opportunity to learn more about the music during our 鈥淣oteworthy鈥� pre-concert chats with Artistic Director & Conductor Sean Paul Mills and guests.
This event has a special registration link.
Student Success Center Ribbon-Cutting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
USF Main Campus
The university’s new Student Success Center will open on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Mark the calendar and join us for this long-awaited occasion… all are invited! More details and RSVP link to come.
- 3:30 p.m. – State of the University Address
- 4 p.m. – Student Success Center Ribbon-Cutting
- 4:30 p.m. – Wine/Mocktails, Cheese & Networking
Joliet Symphony Orchestra: The Planets
Saturday, November 21, 2026 鈥� 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 鈥� 4 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
We have an all-orchestra concert featuring Sir Arthur Sullivan鈥榮 Gondoliers Overture, Ralph Vaughan Williams鈥� English Folk Song Suite, and Gustav Holst鈥榮 The Planets. This performance of The Planets will feature a special guest artist as well as imagery to accompany the JSO鈥榮 performance of this monumental and ever-popular work.
Come 45 minutes prior to the performance to enjoy an opportunity to learn more about the music during our 鈥淣oteworthy鈥� pre-concert chats with Artistic Director & Conductor Sean Paul Mills and guests.
This event has a special registration link.
DID YOU ENJOY THE EVENT YOU ATTENDED? LET US KNOW!
Please take a moment to and let us know how we did in order to help improve future programming. Every time you complete the survey, your name will be entered into a raffle. Twice each year, in May and December, we will draw a name and give away two $25 Amazon gift cards. The more alumni events you attend, the more opportunities to win!