| October 2006
| | UNIVERSITY NEWS > | Mount Holds Successful Dialogue on Christian Response to Death Penalty
On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Mount hosted a conference focusing on the morality of the death penalty from a Christian perspective. Catholic and Protestant churches of Maryland were invited to attend the conference, which was entitled "Witness and Action: Christian Responses to the Death Penalty." Click here to read more about the program.
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Mount Student Receives Prestigious Air Force Association Award
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lt. Col. Haley Blevins, a Mount freshman from Lexington Park, Md., was recently awarded the Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year Award at the 2006 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition held in Washington, D.C. The award and conference are sponsored by the Air Force Association.
Learn more about Cadet Blevins.
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Mount Awards Bishop's Scholarships
The Bishop's Scholarship Program gives Catholic bishops in specific dioceses the opportunity to recognize the academic and community service achievements of high school students accepted to the Mount.
In order to qualify for the scholarship, recipients of the Bishop's Scholarship must be accepted applicants to the university, have a 3.0 GPA and an 1100 SAT (CR and Math combined), and write a 500-word essay. To request application materials for the 2007-08 year, call 800-448-4347. Bishop's Scholarships are currently available in Allentown, Harrisburg and Scranton, Pa.; Arlington, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; Camden, N.J.; Rockville Centre, N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, Del. Click here for a list of 2006-07 recipients.
| Around the World in Three Presentations
Mount Professor of Business, Accounting and Economics Dr. Kirk Davidson is having a whirlwind fall semester, traveling to three continents to present papers on his academic specialty, corporate social responsibility and marketing. Learn what countries he's visited here.
| Students Work to Beautify Campus 
Environmental Club members, led by junior Laura Fenaroli, spent a Saturday in October planting more than 160 plants at the Mount's new Peace Plaza . The new plants will enhance the natural beauty of the Plaza's setting. Elvin Wolfe, master gardener at the Mount, and Mike Malewicki, vice president for business and finance, spearheaded the effort, which is part of the campus master plan. A granite marker, engraved with Pacem in Terris , will be added to the Plaza this spring as will brick pavers with peace written more than 50 languages.  Ten classmates from the Bicentennial Class of 2008, led by junior Ryan Audy, joined staff and community volunteers to plant 3,000 daffodil bulbs in front of the Mount sign facing Route 15. The Maryland State Highway Administration supplied the bulbs as part of their efforts to beautify state roads. Look for masses of blooms when spring arrives!
| Bicentennial Stamp Card and Maryland Symphony Orchestra
The Mount will host the Maryland Symphony Orchestra on April 26, 2008, and invites the entire Mount community and the surrounding communities to save the date for a concert celebrating our Bicentennial and the dedication of the Bicentennial Stamp Card. The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mount St. Mary's University with the issuance of this stamped card. This will be a free event open to everyone!
| Mount to Exhibit Rare Collection of Manuscripts and Texts
The university will host an extraordinary collection of original manuscripts and rare texts from the Remnant Trust Foundation. Some of the rare editions include: "Summa Theologiae," 1475, by St. Thomas Aquinas, one of only three known copies in the world; "Magna Carta," 1542, one of the earliest English translations from original Latin; "The Bill of Rights," 1789, first printing; and "The Declaration of Independence," 1776, third edition. The Remnant Trust requires that institutions exhibiting the collection put the books and manuscripts to use in their curricula. They require that professors borrow the documents and discuss them in class - something highly unusual for holdings this rare.
| Professor Recognized for Commitment to Catholic Education
Dr. Jack Campbell, C'64, retired Mount St. Mary's dean and professor of education, received the John McElroy Award, which recognizes individuals whose actions or achievements have advanced Catholic school education in Frederick County, Md. The award was presented at a dinner hosted by the Friends of Catholic Education on Oct. 3 in Frederick . Agnus McGlade Berenato, C'80, gave a keynote speech at the event. In photo on the right, Paul Fer, C'01, and his wife, Nicki, are pictured with Dr. Campbell, Mrs. Jackie Campbell, C'82, George Gelles, C'64, and Terri Gelles.
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| ALUMNI NEWS > | All Saints
Each November, the Mount holds Mass remembrances for the souls of the deceased members of the Mount community, family members and friends. It has been a tradition to offer the daily Masses celebrated in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception for our alumni, parents, students and friends to express sincere appreciation for your loyalty and support. Click here for a PDF you can print and mail in with the names of your beloved departed relatives and friends.
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Save the Date!
For contact info, visit www.msmary.edu/alumnievents or email alumni@msmary.edu Washington, D.C. Chapter - Mass and Brunch
Sunday, November 5
Mass at 10:30 a.m.; brunch to follow
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Andrew Fisher, C'94, S'98. Following Mass we will head to Kelly's Ellis Island (3908 12th St N.E., Washington, D.C.) for brunch ($15). Mount Athletics - Men's Basketball at WVU
Friday, November 10 - Season Opener
7 p.m. Mount Athletics - Men's Basketball vs. James Madison
Tuesday, November 14 - Home Opener
7 p.m. Mount Athletics - Women's Basketball at Pittsburgh
Friday, November 17
6 p.m. For additional events see our website at www.msmary.edu/alumnievents
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| SEMINARY NEWS > | Deacon Receives Rev. Carl J. Fives Alumni Scholarship
The Rev. Mr. Joseph T. Yokum is the recipient of a Rev. Carl J. Fives Alumni Scholarship sponsored by the National Alumni Association. Patrick J. Goles, C'64, national alumni president, made the announcement at the traditional Priest Alumni Reunion Dinner held on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Learn more about the Rev. Yokum.
| The Most Rev. William E. Lori, Bishop of Bridgeport , to Celebrate Mass at 2007 Priest Alumni Reunion
The Most Rev. William E. Lori, bishop of Bridgeport, will be the celebrant of the traditional Homecoming Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, during the annual Priest Alumni Reunion. Bishop Lori, a member of the seminary class of 1977, will return to the Mount to mark his 30th reunion. Previously, he served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. For more information about the reunion, please contact Director of Seminary Development and Alumni Relations Phil McGlade ( mcglade@msmary.edu) or 301-447-5017).
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| ATHLETICS > | Cross Country Teams Hit the Ground Running
The Mount St. Mary's men's and women's cross country teams headed to the Northeast Conference Championships on October 27. The Mount men were led by the All-NEC duo of senior Zach Emerson and sophomore Matt Logie. The Mount women were paced by sophomore Liz Kessler. Read more about the Cross Country Team.
|  Women's Swim Team Opens Season
The Mount women's swim team opened its second season on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Bloomsburg Relays. Second-year coach Neil Yost and his team are competing in a full schedule this year in preparation for the NEC Championships that will be held in February.
Learn more about Women's Swimming at the Mount.
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| DEVELOPMENT > | New Law Allows for Tax-Free Giving from IRA's
On August 7, 2006 the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law. The new law includes a charitable giving provision that permits new tax-free distributions from IRAs- known as the charitable IRA rollover. The new laws allow you to give to the Mount from your IRA tax-free. Click here for more information.
| Mount Fall Phonathon Raises over $120,000 for the Annual Fund
From mid-September through early October, several dozen Mount students called alumni and parents to raise money for the university's Annual Fund. Student callers raised more than $120,000 while winning MP3 players, a television, and various other prizes in weekly and nightly competitions. Several times each year, the Mount Annual Fund conducts a phonathon to raise funds for student scholarships and financial aid, library resources, faculty development, student activities, and other university operating expenses. Because tuition does not cover the full cost of a Mount student's education, supplemental funding sources are essential. Tuition only covers 72% of the Mount's per student costs. The remaining 28% is raised through other sources, including the Mount Annual Fund. If we missed you during our Fall Phonathon and you would like to make your gift now, click here. or call (301) 447-5361.
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| GROTTO NEWS > |  Refresh your spirit at one of these upcoming Masses
All Saints Day
Wednesday, Nov. 1
12 Noon Mass All Souls Day
Thursday, Nov. 2
12 Noon Mass Mass and Healing Service
Friday, Nov. 17
7:30 p.m. The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, Nov. 21
12 Noon Mass For information, visit www.msmary.edu/grotto, call the grotto office at 301-447-5318 or email grotto@msmary.edu.
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