Our Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Lori A. Shipley '97, P '09
It is with deep regret to inform you that Lori A. Shipley '97, P '09, chair of the Hood College Board of Associates, was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Route I-70 in Washington County, Maryland, Jan. 19. Lori, 50, joined the board of associates in 1999 and was elected chair in 2007. She was director of human resources for The Plamondon Companies in Frederick. Her daughter, Karen Shipley Leggett C '07, M.A. '09, earned a master's degree from Hood earlier this month.
“Lori’s enthusiasm, energy and passion for Hood will be deeply missed,” said President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D. “She was an inspiration to so many of us and we are all better off for having known and worked with her.”
Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 23 at Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 133 W. 2nd St., Frederick, MD 21701, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will also be held at Calvary United Methodist Church Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.
Our sympathy is extended to Lori's family, friends, and colleagues.
Mark Gaver Named Chair of Board of Trustees
Mark Gaver, president and CEO of GTI Federal, was recently named Hood’s chair of the board of trustees, replacing Martha Church, Ph.D., L.L.D. ’95 and president emerita, who has served as Hood’s board chair for the past two-and-a-half years. Mark, the current chair of the board of trustees’ facilities committee, was a member of Hood’s board of associates. For more information about Mark’s appointment, read the full news story.
Hood College Day at Brewer's Alley
Dine anytime on Tuesday, March 3 at Brewer's Alley and 20 percent of the proceeds will go toward Hood’s Annual Funds. Brewer's Alley Restaurant and Brewery is located at 124 N. Market St., in Frederick. Thank you to Phil Bowers ’83, president and brew master, for his generous and continued support. Have a meal at Brewer’s Alley and support Hood! Visit Hood's Web page for additional information on Annual Funds.
Thanks You Hood College Club of Philadelphia
Hood College and the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations would like to thank the Hood Club of Philadelphia for once again awarding their annual spring scholarship for Philadelphia-native students to purchase academic materials from Hood’s bookstore. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!
Hood Service Association Helps Tucson Students
The Hood Service Association recently adopted a class at Keeling Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., in an effort to encourage young students to attend college. Members of the association sent the students Hood paraphernalia and frequently communicate with them via e-mail to share the importance of a college education. Erica Royer ’10 was the coordinator of this project and Stephen Bearman ’09 is the president of the Hood Service Association.
Spring Phonathon Begins Next Month
Despite what the calendar, and the thermometers may indicate, spring is just around the corner for the annual funds. Student callers kick off the spring phonathon in February, following a successful fall of fund-raising calls to alumnae, alumni and parents. Remember, your gift to the annual funds provides the steadfast support that allows Hood to thrive regardless of the economic climate. Make your gift online using VISA, MasterCard or Discover or call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (301) 696-3700.
Supporting Summer Faculty Research
You are invited to support an endeavor that strengthens the very heart of Hood College—its faculty—through a competitive, well-respected program that awards grants to faculty for professional development, research and curriculum development during the summer. Each year, the Hood College Board of Associates reviews proposals and awards grant monies but the requests for support are greater than the funds available. Your gift will make a difference. You may make a gift to professional development or to the McCardell Professional Development Endowed Fund. Last year, for example, Donna Bertazzoni, professor of journalism, and Janis Judson, associate professor of political science, revised their curriculum for their Censorship in America course following extensive study of “Censorship in the Age of YouTube.” Jennifer Ross, associate professor of art and archaeology, worked at an archaeological dig in Turkey where, in previous years, she has taken Hood students; and Griselda Zuffi, associate professor of Spanish, researched the life stories of political prisoners, incorporating her findings into classroom teaching. For further information on how you can support this program, contact Joy Derr, director of development communications at Hood, or call (301) 696-3703.
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 180 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 alumnae and alumni relations Web page for updates on future events.
La Jolla, Calif., Cocktail Reception
Sunday, Jan. 25, 4-6 p.m., 7040 Neptune Place, La Jolla, CA 92037. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception at the home of Maureen Clancy Shiftan ’69. President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., will also be present to bring greetings and share news of the College. 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. For further information about the event, please contact Maureen Clancy Shiftan or visit Maureen's blog.
Reception in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m., Beverly Hills Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1150 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception featuring President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., on “Hood College, Good to Great: Visioneering Our Future.” 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.
A Gathering in New York City
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m., Midtown Executive Club, Rumford Hall, 40 West 45th St., New York, NY 10036. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception featuring President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., on “Hood College, Good to Great: Visioneering Our Future.” 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 Feb. 13.
A Cocktail Reception in San Francisco, Calif.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m., The Metropolitan Club, 640 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94102. Susan Gearey Van Pelt ’79 and the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations cordially invite area alums and guests to join Nancy Gillece ’81, vice president for institutional advancement, for a cocktail 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 Feb. 20.
Naples, Fla., Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, March 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bellasera Hotel and Resort, Venetian Room, 221 9th St. South, Naples, FL 34102. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception featuring President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., on “Hood College, Good to Great: Visioneering Our Future.” 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 March 5.
Join Us in Palm Beach, Fla.
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 p.m., Amici Ristorante, Palazzo Room, 375 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Join area alums and guests for a cocktail reception featuring President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., on “Hood College, Good to Great: Visioneering Our Future.” 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 March 5. |
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Ceramics Program Courses
A series of ceramics workshops will be offered at Hood throughout the spring semester. Visit the Ceramics Program Web site for a listing of available courses and workshops. For additional information, please contact Joyce Michaud, director of the M.F.A. and graduate certificate in ceramic arts programs, or call (301) 696-3526.
The Randall Family Chamber Music Concert
The Calder Quartet returns to Hood as the annual Randall Family Chamber Music artists Sunday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. The program will be in Hood’s Brodbeck Music Hall and will feature string quartets by Beethoven and Bartok. For more information about the event, please contact Noel Lester, D.M.A., concert pianist and professor of music, or call (301) 696-3429. Brodbeck Music Hall is not handicapped accessible.
Hodson Gallery Exhibit
Area artist Kim Parr of Ellicott City, Md., will showcase her artwork that depicts the changing American landscape in an exhibit titled “Places I Can’t Return To” from Wednesday, Jan. 28 to Friday, March 6 in the Hodson Gallery in Hood’s Tatem Arts Center. A reception and informal talk by the artist will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gallery, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, read the full news story; or contact Jan Razauskas, director of the Hodson Gallery.
Wayne L. Wold Annual Recital
Wayne L. Wold, D.M.A., College organist and associate professor of music at Hood, will give his annual recital Sunday, Feb. 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Hood’s Coffman Chapel. This year’s program will feature music for organ and harpsichord. For more information about the event, please contact Noel Lester, D.M.A., concert pianist, and professor of music, or call (301) 696-3429.
Lecture Series Focuses on History of Ceramic Arts
Artists and art historian guest speakers with diverse backgrounds will visit Hood to lead a 12-lecture series on the history of ceramic arts from prehistory through the present time. The lectures, which will be held in Room 109 of Hood’s Tatem Arts Center beginning Friday, Feb. 6, will cost $5 each or $50 for the series. For more information about the lectures and to register online, read the full news story.
Hood College History Museum Workshop and Roadshow
The Hood College History Museum and Archives spring workshop will be held Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. in the Woman’s College Collection Room of Hood’s Beneficial-Hodson Library.
The pilot program for the “Hood Museum Roadshow,” which will also take place in the library, is set for Sunday, March 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Area alums are invited to bring in and share their Hood memorabilia. For more information about these events, please contact Joy Derr, director of development communications at Hood, or call (301) 696-3703. Anyone interested in volunteering with the museum is welcome to attend. |
Women's Basketball (3-12, 1-5 CAC)
Last Week
Jan. 14 Lost to No. 20 Marymount University 38-74
Jan. 17 Lost to Wesley College 50-80
This Week
Jan. 21 at Stevenson University 6 p.m.
Jan. 24 vs. Salisbury University 2 p.m.
Hood dropped a pair of Capital Athletic Conference games last week to Wesley College and nationally ranked Marymount University. Junior Jen Willison (above) moved into seventh place on Hood's all-time scoring chart with 903 career points. Willison was Hood's top scorer and recorded double-doubles in both contests last week. She is ranked in the top three in the CAC in scoring and rebounding and leads the league in offensive rebounding. Hood is currently tied for seventh place in the CAC with Stevenson University and travels to Owings Mills to face the Mustangs Wednesday evening.
Men's Basketball (5-10, 2-4 CAC)
Last Week
Jan. 14 Defeated Marymount University 63-47
Jan. 17 Lost to Wesley College 88-102
This Week
Jan. 21 at Stevenson University 8 p.m.
Jan. 24 vs. Salisbury University 4 p.m.
Hood rallied to secure its first home victory of the season Wednesday, defeating the visiting Marymount University Saints, 63-47, in a Capital Athletic Conference game at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.
Hood exacted some revenge with this triumph after the Saints, then the sixth seed, toppled the third-seeded Blazers in the quarterfinals of the 2008 CAC tournament at this very site. The Blazers, who came from behind to win their first contest of the season in which they trailed at halftime, presented head coach Tom Dickman with his 80th coaching victory as Hood's mentor. Freshman Brenden Straughn led all scorers with 21 points and dished five assists while senior Tim Abercrombie (above) finished with 15 points and junior J'Air Brady added 12. In Hood's second game of the week against Wesley College, the only undefeated team remaining in the CAC, Abercrombie paced the Blazers with 21 points. Hood is currently tied for sixth place in the CAC with Stevenson University and travels to Owings Mills to face the Mustangs Wednesday evening.
Women's Swimming (2-6, 1-4 CAC)
Last Week
Jan. 17 Defeated Gallaudet University 94-82
This Week
Jan. 24 vs. Penn State University-Altoona 2 p.m.
The Blazers won the final two events to come from behind and defeat Gallaudet University, 94-82, Saturday in a Capital Athletic Conference meet at Huntsinger Aquatic Center.
Hood trailed the Bison by one point heading into the final two events of the afternoon. Erica Hamor swam a season-best time of 1:16.19 to edge GU's Carlisle Robinson in the 100 breaststroke by 0.75 seconds. Hamor then anchored the 400 free relay squad which crushed the Bison foursome by 1:11.42 to give Hood its first CAC win of the season. Melissa Masino, Michelle Leggieri and Ashley Garyn (above) also won individual events for Hood. The Blazers host their final meet of the season Saturday against nonconference foe Penn State Altoona. The coaching staff will also honor seniors Garyn, Leggieri and Kara Cruice before the meet.
 Men's Swimming (1-6, 1-4 CAC)
Last Week
Jan. 17 Defeated Gallaudet University 102-52
This Week
Jan. 24 vs. Penn State University-Altoona 2 p.m.
Senior Matt Haynes and freshman Chris Nemecek (above) were both triple winners for Hood in a 102-52 victory over Gallaudet University Saturday at the Huntsinger Aquatic Center.
The Blazers won eight individual events to secure their first win of the season. Haynes took top honors in the 1000 free, 50 free and the 100 free while Nemecek captured the 200 free, 100 fly and the 500 free. Chris Moreland won the 200 IM and the 100 breast. The Blazers host their final meet of the season Saturday against nonconference foe Penn State Altoona. The coaching staff will also honor seniors Haynes and A.J. Smith before the meet.
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