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"Field of Dreams" Nearing Completion
While students have been away for the summer, the campus has been abuzz preparing for their return. Along with renovations made to Whitaker Campus Center and residence halls, the installation of the new state-of-the-art FieldTurf® field, scoreboard, locker room facilities and athletic complex entrance is nearing completion.
Join the Hood community Tuesday, Sept. 1 when the first game will be played on the new surface, as the Blazers field hockey team plays Salisbury University at 5 p.m. President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., will attempt the ceremonial first goal prior to the game using the original hockey stick of Hood’s first president, Joseph Henry Apple LL.D., Ped.D.
Please also join Hood faculty, staff, alumnae and alumni, friends, trustees and donors for the athletic field dedication and ceremony Friday, Oct. 23 at noon. |
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. 24 to mark the official beginning of the 2009-10 academic year with returning undergraduates, as well as graduate students and new first-year and transfer students. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Linda Scott, Ph.D., professor of psychology, will give the convocation address. Please join us!
A Class of 1981 Get-Together
A few members of the Class of 1981 recently gathered for a small get-together at Danielle’s restaurant in downtown Frederick. Pictured to the left (from left to right) are: Lynn Marzulli White, the new vice president of Hood’s alumni association; Leigh Moomaw McBride, the new president of the alumni association; Karen Lambert Leh; and Nancy Gillece, vice president for institutional advancement.
Other new members of Hood’s alumni association executive board are: Tiffany Still ’05, M.A. ’07, C ’08, secretary-parliamentarian; Elizabeth Thompson ’08, admissions chair; Tammie Nicodemus Kincaid ’88, B.A. ’91, M.S. ’97, campus community chair; and Rebecca Fishack ’03, alumni representative chair.
Alumna Sells Cookbooks for Noteworthy Cause
Inspired to raise money to help feed poor Israelis after her visit to the Carmei Ha’ir Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem, Joanne Schene Caras ’79 compiled 129 stories from Holocaust survivors around the world and more than 200 family recipes to create a Holocaust Survivor Cookbook. With 100 percent of the proceeds from each book sold given to the Carmei Ha’ir Soup Kitchen, Joanne has raised more than $70,000 for the soup kitchen and more than $200,000 for charities that have sold the cookbook as a fund-raiser. For more information about Joanne’s cookbook, visit the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook Web site.
Biology Professor Awarded Prestigious NIH Research Grant
Ricky Hirschhorn, Ph.D., professor of biology, was recently awarded a prestigious three-year National Institutes of Health research grant worth more than $230,000 to continue her study of Huntington’s Disease. NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award grants support research projects in the biomedical and behavioral sciences by faculty and students in health professional schools and in other institutions that are not major NIH research grant fund recipients. The program also seeks to strengthen the College’s research environment and provide opportunities for students to participate in research experiences. Professor Hirschhorn is the College’s first recipient of an NIH academic research enhancement award. For more information about this grant, read the full news story.
Management Programs Are Candidates for Accreditation
Hood’s management programs recently applied and have been accepted as candidates for accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The ACBSP stresses improving students’ educational experience through enhanced learning outcomes, teaching excellence and effective services. The accreditation will reinforce Hood’s commitment to offering quality graduate and undergraduate business management programs that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and scholarship. Read the full news story about the management programs’ accreditation. For additional information, contact Anita Jose, Ph.D., associate professor of management and chair of the economics and management department, or call (301) 696-3691; or Micheal Stratton, Ph.D., assistant professor of management, or call (301) 696-3689.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2009 Hood College Athletic Hall of Fame will be accepted until Aug. 15, 2009. Do you remember an outstanding athlete, coach or administrator who had a positive effect on Hood athletics? Take a moment and nominate them for this prestigious award. Nomination forms and criteria are available on Hood’s Web site; or by contacting Adrienne Mullikin, assistant director of athletics for communication; or by calling (301) 696-3978. Be a part of a new tradition at Hood College.
Alum Directory
The Office of Alumni Relations is currently working with Harris Connect, a company that specializes in integrated data research, directory and Internet solutions for educational institutions and other organizations, to create an alumnae and alumni print directory. The directory will help alums stay better connected to classmates, friends and Hood. If you have not already been contacted, you may receive a phone call, e-mail or postcard from Harris Connect in the near future. If you have any questions concerning the project, or would like to update your information or order a directory, please contact Harris Connect directly at (800) 877-6554.
Join Hood on Facebook
Join other Hood alumnae and alumni on Facebook, an online community where you can interact and connect with fellow classmates and receive updates about alumnae and alumni events. If you have an existing Facebook account, log on and join more than 500 other alums in the “Hood College Alumnae and Alumni” group. If you do not have a Facebook account, sign up for one now! |
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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 alumni relations Web page for updates on future events.
Happy Hour in Annapolis, Md.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., Annapolis Yacht Club, Commodores Room, 2 Compromise St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception with special guest President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D. The event will be hosted by Joan B. Gillece, Ph.D. ’76. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumni relations; or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 14.
Frederick, Md., Wine Tasting and Happy Hour
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Frederick Cellars, 221 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701. Gather with area alums at Frederick Cellars to enjoy wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and tours while catching up with old friends and making new connections. The cost of the event is $10 per person. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumni relations; or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 18.
Reception in Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, Oct. 11, 3-5 p.m., Riviera Golf and Country Club, Bella Vista Room, 8205 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017. Please welcome back Ohio native President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., by joining him for a cocktail reception and an update on exciting new developments at Hood. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumni relations; or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 7.
Hagerstown, Md., Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Duffy's on Potomac, Ballroom—2nd Floor, 28 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD 21740. Please join President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., area alumni, friends and guests for a cocktail reception, where the final recipient of the Waltersdorf Henson Scholarship will be announced. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumni relations; or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 22. |
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.
New Linked-to-Work Database System
On Aug. 24, the career center will introduce a new database system, Linked-to-Work. Hood students and alumni can utilize Linked-to-Work to search for internships, and part- and full-time jobs. Alumni will also be able to post positions on the new system, free of charge. Visit the career center Web page for more information about Linked-to-Work or call (301) 696-3583.
Community Service Fair
Representatives from more than 30 local nonprofit and service organizations will on campus Thursday, Sept. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Whitaker Campus Center Commons to recruit interested volunteers. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the service fair, contact Yvette Webster, coordinator of service learning and Bonner Scholars program, or call (301) 696-3751.
Career Mentor Blog
This fall the career center will host a career mentor blog, featuring weekly posts from alumni in different career fields that will be available to current students exploring career options. If you are interested in sharing and writing about your professional experiences, contact the career center or call (301) 696-3583. |
