Events for Alumni
Pioneers Always: Night at the Moosnick Museum
Dr. Jamie Day, physics
Virtual via Zoom
January 22, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Join Professor Day for a fascinating evening exploring the Monroe Moosnick Medical Museum. This virtual session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s remarkable collection and the stories it tells—inviting alumni to experience science, history, and curiosity in a whole new way. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: The Middle East—Beyond the Headlines
Dr. Michael Cairo, political science
Virtual via Zoom
January 29, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Join Professor Cairo for a timely and informative conversation that looks beyond the news cycle to explore the historical, political, and regional dynamics shaping the Middle East today. This session offers alumni the opportunity to deepen their understanding, ask questions, and engage with a complex global issue in a meaningful way. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: Translation as Creative Collaboration
Dr. Jeremy Paden, humanities
Virtual via Zoom
February 3, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Join Professor Paden for a creative and engaging session exploring his latest poetry and translation work. Dr. Paden will also share insights into his collaborations with current Transylvania students, highlighting the power of mentorship, creativity, and shared scholarship at Transy. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: America’s Most Wanted Genre: True Crime Consumption and Views on the Criminal Justice System
Dr. Abigail Hassett, political science
Virtual via Zoom
February 5, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Naples Alumni & Friends Gathering
Naples Yacht Club, 700 14th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Feb. 10, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Enjoy an evening of conversation, connection, and Transy spirit with alumni and friends from across the region. President Brien Lewis will share campus updates and news about what’s ahead for Transylvania.
This event is generously hosted by Betsy ’76 and Tom Bulleit, Randy ’77 and Nancy Cooper, Donna Hall, and John ’74 and Lucy ’74 Williams.
Who’s Coming? John Bell ’73 (Nancy Bell), Elise Birch, Laura Sutton Candris ’75, Kara Little Covert ’90, Ellen Haggard Cunningham ’73, Ann Stafford Dahl ’69 (John Dahl), Robert Ecroyd ’65 (Gilda Ecroyd), Clinton Greene ’15 (Jillian Konopa), Enrique Gumucio ’97, Marta Stone Hayne ’76, Doug Hutcherson ’69, Gayle Purple Hutcherson ’69, Sheila Jaynes ’79, Brittany Horsley Lauder ’14 (Ian Lauder), Diana Brown McKenzie ’95, Harvey Ross ’69, Emily Ullrich Stevens ’14 (Matthew Stevens), Mark Turner ’77 (Kathleen Bos), Jack and Sheila Ullrich, Bob Walker ’72, Susan Katterjohn Walker ’72, John Williams ’74, Lucy Sims Williams ’74.
Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: Science of Wine, Part 6
Dr. Jerry Seebach, chemistry professor emeritus
Virtual via Zoom
February 12, 2026 | 7-8:30 PM
Join chemistry professor emeritus for an engaging exploration of the science behind wine. As participants taste along, Dr. Seebach will discuss the chemistry that shapes flavor, aroma, and structure—making this session both educational and enjoyable for wine enthusiasts of all levels. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: AI in Everyday Life
Dr. JJ Wallace, digital liberal arts fellow
Virtual via Zoom
February 17, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Join Professor Wallace for an engaging look at how artificial intelligence is already shaping our daily lives. From practical tools to big-picture questions, this session explores what AI means for work, creativity, and decision-making—no technical background required. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Pioneers Always: Fraud and Embezzlement
Dr. Christi Hayne ’03, accounting
Virtual via Zoom
February 24, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.
Alumni Town Hall
Virtual via Zoom
March 5, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the session.
Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ’96, director of alumni engagement, at nmongiardo@transy.edu or 859-233-8213.