 McKenna Lecture to Feature Tony Agnone, C’75
Join us for an exciting day of Mount athletics, beginning with the Fifth Annual McKenna Lecture in Business and Professional Ethics, to be held April 4 from noon-2 p.m., at the Ceresville Mansion in Frederick. Established and funded in 1999 by Matthew M. McKenna, senior vice president and treasurer of PepsiCo, the lecture is designed to discuss the issues and challenges of ethics within the corporate environment.
The Mount is honored to have Tony Agnone, C’75, president of Eastern Athletics Services, as this year’s principal speaker. EAS annually ranks among the National Football League’s top 10 in player representation. Tony will also receive the Pride of the Mount Award at the lecture.
Since space is limited, we ask you to respond by March 24. We invite you to become a Benefactor at $1,000 for a table of 10. Individual tickets are $35 per person.
For more information about the McKenna Lecture and other events planned during the day, click here. Recent Alum Does His Part for the Mount
 Andrew Diffenderfer, C'05, known as “Diff” to his classmates and professors, can't get enough of the Mount! As president of the class of 2005, Diff did his share of volunteer work for the Annual Fund. With then SGA president Jen Martin, C'05, he helped plan the senior class gift—the renovation of the Horning Lounge. He now has plenty on his plate with graduate school at the Mount and his graduate assistant position in the Office of Campus Activities.
Although he is just getting on his feet financially, Diff still understands the need for young alumni to make giving to the Annual Fund a habit, even when they can't give very much. “Our gifts, even small ones, are used to improve the university so that its future will be even brighter than the past. The Annual Fund is an important part of what makes the Mount continue to be a top-notch school!”
Click here to learn more about the Annual Fund.
 From March 1-June 30, the first 200 donors of $1,000 to the Mount Annual Fund will have a Bicentennial tree planted on campus in their name. You can do your part to make Mount St. Mary's more beautiful this year by helping support the addition of 200 full-size trees honoring our upcoming 200th anniversary. Become an Alumni Mentor!
The National Alumni Association recently introduced the Mount Alumni-Student Mentor Program. Chaired by alumni Bill and Colin Ward, class of 1965 and 1994, respectively, this voluntary program pairs members of the freshman class with alumni mentors to achieve three goals: help students adjust to college life, create networking opportunities as they choose majors and careers, and facilitate a natural transition into the National Alumni Association after graduation.
If you are interested in becoming an alumni mentor, or would like to find out more about the Mount Alumni-Student Mentor Program, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@msmary.edu. Waldron Family Stadium Construction Update
The Mount is building a new $3.5 million soccer and lacrosse stadium and field set to be unveiled in the fall of 2006. The Mount's athletic website has weekly updates on the progress of the new facility.
The 1,000-seat facility will be named the "Waldron Family Stadium," in honor of Trustee Emeritus Eugene Waldron, C'64, and his family; while the all-purpose lacrosse and soccer field will be named the "Lawrence E. Horning Sr. Field," in honor of deceased alum Larry Horning, C'56.
Click here to see the stadium's progress. Basketball Teams Earn Berths in NEC Postseason Tournament
 The Mount's men's basketball team qualified for the Northeast Conference Tournament for the first time since 2004, dropping a 67-66 decision to Robert Morris, March 2. The women's team also made the NEC Tournament, bowing out to Robert Morris 65-56 on March 4. Additionally, CollegeInsider.com named men's head coach Milan Brown its Northeast Conference Coach of the Year.
Click here for more information on the Mountaineer basketball teams. Lenten Schedule Announced
 The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes has announced its schedule for the Lenten Season. Saturday Masses in March will include Confessions, Adoration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Click here for more information and the complete schedule. | | Christopher R. L. Blake Appointed President of Mount Mercy College
 Christopher R. L. Blake, Ph.D., Vice President and Provost at Mount St. Mary's University, has been appointed the eighth President of Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Blake, 45, was one of four finalists selected following an extensive national search. He succeeds Robert Pearce, Ph.D., who announced more than a year ago his plans to retire after the 2005-06 academic year. Dr. Blake will assume the office on July 1, 2006.
Click here for more information. Join Us for National Conference on Faith and the  Field of Communication
On March 30-April 1, the Mount will host the Second Annual Callings Conference, bringing together professionals, scholars, students and the public in a national conversation exploring issues related to Christian vocation. This year, conference attendees and presenters will explore the question, "How do faith and vocation shape the field of communication?"
Register online at www.msmary.edu/callings or by phone at 301-447-5368. Five-Year Combined BS/MBA Degree in Accounting Approved
The Maryland Higher Education Commission recently gave the Mount approval to offer its accounting programs in a five-year united BS and MBA degree sequence. Students will now be able to elect a plan to complete both degrees in an integrated program over five years. The advantage is that the united program will prepare students for the CPA examinations, which now require 150 hours of study.
Learn more about the Mount's MBA program. Bruté Medal Honorees Announced
 The National Alumni Association recently announced the recipients of the 42nd Bruté Medal—given annually to Mount graduates for outstanding service to the church, state, nation and the university. The award is named after Fr. Simon Gabriel Bruté, who taught at the Mount from 1812-34, and later became the first bishop of Vincennes, Indiana. The medals will be presented during Reunion Weekend, June 3, 2006.
Click here to learn more about the 2006 Bruté honorees.
Do you want to nominate someone for a medal or award? Click here for a description of alumni awards and a nomination form. Winter Homecoming Highlights
February 4 proved to be a great day at the Mount. The National Alumni Association held its winter meeting, welcoming more than 50 alumni volunteers to campus. President Thomas H. Powell and Board of Trustees Chairman Tom O'Hara, C'64, presented updates to alumni leaders. Additionally, many alumni enjoyed a great day on campus, including celebrating Mass, participating in rousing basketball scrimmages, and watching the men's and women's basketball teams defeat St. Francis, PA.
Click here to see a slideshow of the weekend's highlights. Spring Sports in Full Swing
 Baseball and softball. Tennis and track. And don't forget about lacrosse and golf! The spring sports season has begun and the Mount will be challenging for conference championships every step of the way.
Click here to keep abreast of Mountaineer athletics. Alumni Looking Forward to a Very Busy Spring!
Visit the Alumni Event's page for information about events and socials near you .
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