Our University asked a few Office of the President staff members to tell us what their favorite holiday movies are and why. Here's what they had to say.

Tricia Buresh, Office of the General Counsel
It’s a Wonderful Life
"Because I love Jimmy Stewart, and Donna Reed is one of my favorites. And in the end, it’s an uplifting movie."

Jay Valancy, Office of Loan Programs
It’s a Wonderful Life
"It's life-affirming. It's not really just a Christmas movie. It's for all religions and all times of the year."

Piet Bereal, Office of the General Counsel
All About Eve
"It’s set in winter. It has one of my favorite actresses, Bette Davis. It shows a lot of strong women and strong men. I like it because it’s not only funny, but it’s a little sad, and it definitely has a message about what friendship means."

Shawn Aguilar, IR&C
The Santa Clause
"It’s family-oriented, a nice, wholesome pic."

 
Steve Pomerantz, IR&C
Scrooged
"Classic Dickens tale with a twist. And I like Carol Kane’s part."

 


Sherry Perocier, Educational Relations
A Christmas Story
"It’s one of those movies that you can watch over and over again, and it still makes you smile. I also like Miracle on 34th Street – that one is sentimental. I used to watch that with my mother. It reminds me of her."

 


Carolyn Carolina, Office of the General Counsel
Miracle on 34th Street
"It gives hope. It's inspirational, and it has a spirituality to it. We can all dream and believe."