Join us for Opening Convocation
Alumnae and alumni, faculty and staff, special guests and local dignitaries will be on hand in the Hodson Outdoor Theater Monday, Aug. 25 to mark the official beginning of the 2008-09 academic year with returning undergraduates, as well as graduate students and new first-year and transfer students. Friends of the College George and Bettie Delaplaine will receive honorary degrees at the hour-long ceremony, which will begin at 10 a.m. For more information about Convocation, read the full news story.
Alumnae Bequeath Gifts to the College
Mildred Binder ’40 bequeathed more than $544,000 to establish scholarships for students in her name and in the memory of her sister, Muriel Binder ’33; and Doris Lissaman ’53 willed $70,000 to support the Virginia E. Lewis Endowed Chair in Political Science, the James B. Ranck Fund and the College’s Annual Funds. To find out more about the gifts, read the full news story.
Outdoor Classroom Added to Campus Landscape
An outdoor classroom, a gift from the Class of 2007, was added in front of Rosenstock Hall this summer. The classroom and other campus upgrades were made possible by alumnae and alumni, and community donors. Read about other renovations made this summer.
Alumna Authors Fourth Book
Margaret Marshall Coleman ’77 authored her fourth book, titled “Mama Wears Two Aprons,” about women who took on the new roles of helping their family farms prosper during the Great Depression. Her book is scheduled to be published this month. Read the news story about Margaret’s publication.
Alumnae Named to New Positions
Kelly Huegel ’96 was named associate director of internal communications for KPMG’s mid-Atlantic area.
Donna Owens ’80 is a city administrator in Niagara Falls (N.Y.). She is the first woman to hold this position.
Become a Legacy at Hood
This is your chance to make an impact on the memories of a current Hood student by making a contribution to the Ring Scholarship Fund (separate from your Annual Funds donation). These donations are used to give deserving students full or partial scholarships for their Hood rings. To learn more about the program, contact Anita Juliano Harvey '80, or call her at (301) 696-3763. You can also contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations or call (301) 696-3900.
Alumna Continues Work With Aid for Africa
Barbara Rose ’73, currently executive director of Aid for Africa, has been involved with the issues facing Africa her entire professional career. She was the founding executive director of Future Harvest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building awareness of the importance of science for food production, the environment and the world poor; and directed the communications department of the International Food Policy Research Institute, an organization focused on improving food and nutrition through better policies for food production and distribution.
Hood Student Helps Family on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
Jamie Bingaman ’12 volunteered to work on a home for a mother of 14 in Poolesville, Md., for ABC’s TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The makeover will be featured on the show’s two-hour season premiere this fall. Read the news story about Jamie’s experience.
Change for "Messiah" Performances
The Hood Choir will present the 61st annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23. This year, due to scheduling and logistical difficulties with the U.S. Naval Academy, the choirs from Mount St. Mary’s University, as well as members of the larger Hood and local communities, soloists and a professional orchestra will join the Hood Choir to perform Handel’s majestic oratorio. If you would like to participate in the singing of “Messiah” or have further questions, please contact Brenda Weiser, director of choral activities, or call (301) 696-3875. Read the full news story for additional information.
Athletics Hall of Fame Established
The College is proud to announce the establishment of the Hood College Athletic Hall of Fame! Do you remember an outstanding athlete, coach or administrator who made a positive impact on Hood athletics? Nomination forms and criteria are available on Hood’s Web site; by contacting Tammy Butler, director of major gifts and planned giving; or by calling (301) 696-3828. Be a part of a new tradition at Hood College! All nominations must be received by Friday, Aug. 15. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Saturday, Nov. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Coblentz Dining Room. |
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R.S.V.P. for Events
To R.S.V.P. or get information on upcoming events, e-mail us at alumoffice@hood.edu, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please continue to check the alumnae and alumni relations Web page for updates on future events.
Frederick, Maryland Wine Tasting and Happy Hour
Thursday, Sept. 18, 5-7:30 p.m., Frederick Cellars, 221 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701. Gather with area alums at Frederick Cellars to enjoy a wine tasting while catching up with old friends, networking and making new connections. The cost of the event is $10 per person. To R.S.V.P., please contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 15.
Hagerstown, Maryland Museum Tour and Reception
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5 p.m., Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, P.O. Box 423, City Park, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Join alumnae, alumni and guests for an evening at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Catch up with area alums and enjoy a tour of the latest collections, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Bowman Concert Gallery. For the second year, the Waltersdorf Henson Scholarship recipient for a deserving Washington County student attending Hood will be announced at the reception. To R.S.V.P., please contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 9.
Boston/Concord, Massachusetts Private Tour and Reception
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, 399 Lexington Rd., P.O. Box 343, Concord, MA 01742. Join artist Kristina Campbell Joyce ’67, area alums and guests for a private tour of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. In 1868 Louisa May Alcott wrote her classic work “Little Women” at Orchard House, which is also the setting of the novel, inspiring guests to comment that “a visit to Orchard House is like walking through the book!” As an additional treat, guest will have the opportunity to view and purchase Kristina’s artwork. A wine and cheese reception will follow the tour at The Colonial Inn, Thoreau Room starting at 4 p.m. Join us for one or both events. The cost of the tour is $8 per person and the reception is $10 per person. To R.S.V.P., please contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 15.
Rochester, New York Winery Tour and Reception
Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Casa Larga Winery, 2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. Join area alums and guests for a tour of Casa Larga Winery, and enjoy a wine tasting and reception following the tour. Anne Connal Biron ’82, who works at Casa Larga, will share her insight about the winery. The cost of the event $10 per person. To R.S.V.P., please contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 22.
Rockville, Maryland Happy Hour
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5-7:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery, Rockville Town Square, 200 E. Middle Lane, Rockville, MD 20850. Gather with area alums at Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery to catch up with old friends, network and make new connections at one of our most popular events. To R.S.V.P., please contact the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 30.
Join Us in Richmond, Virginia
December 2008. Join area alums and guests to mix and mingle, and to hear an update on the College. More details will follow. |
Hood College Career Services
Take advantage of free lifetime services. We can help you with your résumé, give you advice on your job search and talk to you about career options and much more. Contact us by phone at (301) 696-3583 or by e-mail at careers@hood.edu to schedule an appointment.
Annual Community Service Fair
Representatives from more than 30 local nonprofit and service organizations will on campus Thursday, Aug. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Whitaker Campus Center Commons to recruit interested volunteers. For more information about the service fair, contact Yvette Webster, coordinator of service learning and Bonner Scholars program, or call (301) 696-3751; or read the full news story.
Career Networking Event
The career center and the office of alumnae and alumni relations will co-host a unique event that will give Hood juniors and seniors preparing for life after Hood the opportunity to network with local business owners, nonprofit organization leaders and alums. The event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Brewers Alley Restaurant & Brewery, located at 124 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701. If you are a Frederick business owner, an alum or friend of the College and would like to attend the event, please R.S.V.P. by contacting the career center, or by calling (301) 696-3583. Please R.S.V.P. by Nov. 3. |
Graduate School Art Exhibitions
Artwork by Victoria Clayton and Leslee Cramer Forster ’92 will be on display in the Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center until Sunday, Aug. 24. Victoria’s exhibit, “Images of the Spirit,” displays sculpted, press-molded and wheel-thrown ceramic tiles and altar ware. Leslee’s work is of hand-built sculpture busts and three-dimensional sculptural relief images in an exhibit titled “Life Altered.” For more information about the exhibits, please contact Youngmi Organ, curator of the Hodson Gallery, at (301) 696-3471. The Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ceramics and Painting Workshops Offered
A series of hands-on ceramics and studio art workshops will be offered at Hood during the fall semester.
The Art of Handbuilding will be held Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 9 to Oct. 14, with open studio sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. The fee for the six-week class is $170.
A beginning and an intermediate wheel class will be held each Thursday from Sept. 11 to Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with open studio sessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. The fee for the workshop is $170.
A supervised studio wheel workshop will be offered on Fridays from Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee for the six-week course is $120.
A watercolor course will be offered each Tuesday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The fee for the workshop is $115.
Visit the art and archaeology department Web site for more information about additional noncredit community courses as well as for-credit courses and workshops that will be offered throughout the year.
For additional information on the workshops, please contact Joyce Michaud, director of the MFA and graduate certificate in ceramic arts programs, or call (301) 696-3526.
Graduate School Information Sessions
Thinking about graduate school? The career center will host an information session Tuesday, Sept. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. in the multicultural suite on the second floor of the Whitaker Campus Center, to provide a general overview for those considering post-graduate options.
A panel discussion on the specifics of what to consider in selecting and applying to graduate school will also be offered by the Career Center Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. in Whitaker Campus Center Commons. Find out what graduate and law schools are looking for, and the ins and outs of the application process. For more information, please contact the career center or call (301) 696-3583. |
