First Friday of Cleveland Luncheon with Dr. Kathryn LaFontana
“Catholic Women’s Colleges: Negotiating an Identity for the Future” with Dr. Kathryn LaFontana, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, Ursuline College
The First Friday Club of Cleveland provides a wonderful opportunity for nourishment of mind and spirit. Come and listen to inspiring and thought-provoking speakers. Tickets are $35 and include a wonderful buffet luncheon. Our location is the Founders Room at the seminary. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Find more information and register at bit.ly/FFCCMar2026
Dr. Kathryn LaFontana is a seasoned academic leader in her 30th year in Catholic higher education, with expertise in mission-focused strategic planning, new program development, data-informed decision-making, and innovative instructional technology solutions. She came to Ursuline in 2017 from The College of New Rochelle, where she served in academic leadership roles over her six-year tenure. Widely published in academic journals, the former Sacred Heart University psychology professor has more than two dozen peer-reviewed presentations and publications and is the 2024 recipient of the Collegium Visionary Award. She has a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Connecticut.