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A Piece of Venice: HNU Graduate Provides a “Touch of Italy” in Oakland

April Quinn ’09 and her husband Angelino Sandri are the proprietors of Gondola Servizio, an Oakland-based business that provides authentic Venetian gondola cruises on Lake Merritt. Established in 1999, Gondola Servizio operates out of Lake Merritt’s historic Pump House, where … Continue reading

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Holy Names University’s 86th Annual Commencement

We invite you to watch the full-length video of Saturday’s 86th Annual Commencement, now available to view online on the HNU YouTube channel. Excerpts of individual speakers, as well as a brief overview of the day, will be posted there … Continue reading

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Celebrating 144 Years of Tradition – Happy Founders’ Day!

Today is the 144th anniversary of the six original Sisters of the Holy Names’ arrival in Oakland to establish a school for girls on the shores of Lake Merritt, where they were treated to strawberries and cream, an exotic snack … Continue reading

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HNU students attend Model United Nations Far West conference in Burlingame

Holy Names University is proud to announce that eighteen students attended the 62nd annual Model United Nations Far West conference (MUNFW) that took place in Burlingame, California. The conference required the delegates to be prepared and informed about current issues … Continue reading

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The Red Telephone Booth Meditation – come relieve your finals stress

What? Relieve your stress with ‘The Red Telephone Booth Meditation’. New pilot program offered to students, faculty and staff. Sit in our private Red Booth and listen to Meditation and Creative Visualization to reduce anxiety and stress. Add clarity and … Continue reading

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