NOVEMBER 2007                                  

In Memoriam - Dr. Emilio Rodriguez  1951 – 2007 Political Science Professor Emilio Rodriguez passed away suddenly the last week of October. The 56-year-old Rodriguez was in Ireland this semester teaching Mount students in the international program in Dublin. “Mount St. Mary’s University has lost a dear friend and colleague with the death of Dr. Emilio Rodriguez,” said President Powell. “He embodied the spirit of the Mount mission in everything he did.”

From Olympic Gold to Faculty Experts, the Mount is making headlines. Check out recent news coverage at www.msmary.edu/inthenews.

BICENTENNIAL UPDATE >

The Bicentennial is Coming to an Area Near You
Find out when and where the next regional celebration is being held.

Cross Off Your Christmas List with Gifts to Mark this Bicentennial Year
Give someone special a part of the Mount this year—gifts range from a beautiful coffee table book to a specially commissioned print and documentary, The Spirit Continues. 

Photos from Recent Bicentennial Events
View the Bicentennial Photo Album for pictures and memories of our Bicentennial celebratory events. Pictures will be added throughout the year. 

Visit Paris in the Springtime! And Rome and Florence too
Explore Mount history in Europe this April. Final payment is needed by January 30, so plan your trip now.

Two Opportunities to Tour Costa Rica
You'll see waterfalls, an active volcano and tour the Basilica de los Angeles, the most important church in Costa Rica.  Trips offered in May and June. 

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UNIVERSITY NEWS >

Mount’s Fed Challenge Team Wins First Place at Regional Competition
This marks the Mount’s fourth overall win in the Regional College Fed Challenge Competition.

Congress Visits the Mount
In early October, the Mount welcomed former members of the United States House of Representatives, Matt McHugh (NY,1975-1993) and Bill Goodling (PA, 1975-2001), through a program designed to encourage public service by college students and to promote civil discourse on national issues. 

Recent Open House for Graduate and Degree Completion Programs
Mount St. Mary’s, Frederick held an Open House in October for prospective students. Faculty were on hand along with staff to answer questions and schedule in-depth degree audits. The evening also featured “Are you Ready for Life after the Squad Car?” focused on individuals currently working in law enforcement.

Visit the web for more information on programs offered in Frederick or call 301-682-8315.

Quick Takes - Academic Department News
Professor receives development grant from American Heart Association, Chesapeake Bay Trust awards mini-grant for stream survey, Mount signs Memorandum of Agreement with Fort Detrick, and updates on accreditation for the Business and Education departments.

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ALUMNI NEWS >

Mount vs. Loyola Doubleheader 
Join us at Knott Arena on Dec. 1 as the Mount men’s and women’s basketball teams take on their rivals from Loyola. The women play at 5:00 p.m. followed by the men at 7:30 p.m. The National Alumni Association will host a social in the Field House for alumni and their guests starting at 6:30 p.m. Visit our alumni events page for details on this and other upcoming events.

10.9.8.7.6 ...
Coming soon - Mount Online, a new community for alumni will debut in 2008.  You'll be able to reconnect with old friends, post photos, register for alumni events online, read class notes and more.  Don't miss out !  Update your contact info online or email us to make sure you recieve instructions on how to join Mount Online.

SEMINARY NEWS >

Annual Priests’ Reunion 
Bishop William Lori, S’77, (Bridgeport) and Fr. Michael Roach, member of the seminary faculty for 30 years, received Bicentennial Medals following the Homecoming Mass. President Powell and Msgr. Rohlfs made the presentations.

Fr. Robert V. Zylla, member of the faculty for 36 years, received the 32nd Annual John Cardinal McCloskey Award from the National Alumni Association at the Reunion Dinner.  He is congratulated by Bishop Lori, Msgr. Rohlfs, Fr. Kenney, C’95, S’99, alumni vice president and Pat Goles, C’64, national alumni president. 

Seminary Family Weekend
One-hundred twenty family members, from as far away as Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Vermont, Georgia and Florida, attended the October event.

Father Robert Finlan to Chair Annual Fund
Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, STD, Rector, has announced that Fr. Robert T. Finlan, S’94, will serve as Chairman of the 2007-2008 Seminary Annual Fund.   

ATHLETICS >

Senior Anna Lebo Named First Team All-Northeast Conference
Mount St. Mary’s senior goalkeeper Anna Lebo, from Walkersville, Md. has been named First Team All-Northeast Conference for the second straight season. 

Men's Basketball
Get the complete 2007-2008 schedule.

Women's Basketball  
Get the complete 2007-2008 schedule.

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GROTTO NEWS >

New Pilgrim Center Planned
Help make it become a reality.

Visit www.msmary.edu/grotto for a complete schedule of upcoming events.

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