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Alumnae, alumni and guests celebrate Reunion Weekend 2009
Nearly 500 alumnae and alumni—ranging from the Class of 1934 to the Class of 2004—families and guests returned to campus June 5-7 for Reunion Weekend 2009. The events began with a welcome buffet lunch and reunion college sessions led by Joy Derr, M.A. ’93, C ’03, director of development communications; Drew Ferrier, Ph.D., professor of biology and director of the environmental biology program; and Charlie Daneri of Frederick Cellars Winery. Despite rain showers, alums also enjoyed campus tours; a Pergola Society reception, as well as the 1893 reception for the Class of 1959 and all alums who have previously celebrated their 50th reunions; and an all-class dinner and party.
Ambitious alums rose early Saturday for a two-mile run/walk with President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., and attended the “Coffee with the President” session later that morning to hear President Volpe’s update on the College. The Class of 1959 paraded into Coblentz Dining Room to begin the traditional Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon, where six members of their class were honored with Distinguished Alumna awards for their dedicated leadership, commitment and service to Hood’s board of trustees. The award recipients are: Carol Lumb Allen, Marty Shortiss Allen, Gayle Hamilton Blakeslee, Janet Hobbs Cotton, Edee Howard Hogan and Nancy Rogers Huntsinger. (Pictured above are Marty Shortiss Allen, Edee Howard Hogan and Nancy Rogers Huntsinger at the Pergola Society reception held Friday evening.)
Following the luncheon were class photos; tours of downtown Frederick; the inaugural Graduate School alumni reception; reunion dinners; and an all-class jazz party.
The weekend concluded with the traditional strawberry breakfast and a chapel service, led by the Class of 1959.
View and download additional photos of Reunion Weekend 2009 and read the full news story about alumni who returned to campus. You can also read more about the weekend, Hood’s historic May 16 commencement and more in the upcoming issue of Hood Magazine, which you will receive in the mail in the coming weeks.
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Alumna Leaves $2 million to College
Hood was recently the beneficiary of a large gift left to the College by one of its generous alumni. Josephine Steiner '44, who passed away July 26, left her entire estate, valued at nearly $2 million, to Hood. The unrestricted gift will be used for student scholarships, faculty research and development, and campus upgrades. For more information about Steiner's gift, read the full news story.
Now is the Time!
Now is the time to make a measurable difference in a Hood student's life with your gift to the annual funds. Remember that you have until June 30 to be counted among this year’s donors. Your annual funds contribution will help ensure that a Hood education remains affordable for our students and their families. Make your gift online today. For more information, or to discuss other giving options, call the office of institutional advancement at (301) 696-3700. THANK YOU!
Faculty Awarded Fellowships, Sabbaticals, Tenure and Promotions
Two faculty members recently received Hodson Fellowships, three were granted sabbatical leaves, two earned tenure and promotions and one earned a promotion. The promotions were granted by the board of trustees and were based on the recommendations of Hood’s faculty personnel committee and President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., in consultation with Provost Robert N. Funk, Ph.D.
In addition, the faculty development committee recommended, and the College awarded, Summer Science Research Institute grants to 11 faculty members and 17 students; while the Board of Associates McCardell Professional Development Grants committee, working in conjunction with the faculty development committee, awarded works cited grants to five faculty members. Read the full news story for more information about those faculty members and students acknowledged.
Department of History and Political Science Becomes Two Entities
When students return to campus this fall, and alums come back to visit, they will find an additional department on campus. Effective May 2009, the department of history and political science became two entities, each forming its own department. The history department, chaired by Emilie Amt, Ph.D., professor of history, will boast three new courses in the fall and several events have been scheduled for the academic year—including a book sale to raise funds for student academic awards that will be co-sponsored by the political science department, chaired by Janis Judson, Ph.D., associate professor of political science; lectures; and a reading and book signing.
“We are excited about being a separate department,” said Professor Amt. “We believe it will let us do more to meet our students’ needs and interests.”
For more information about the history department, contact Professor Amt, call (301) 696-3696 or join the Hood College History Department group on Facebook. For more information about the political science department, contact Professor Judson or call (301) 696-3721.
Frederick County Public School Appointments
Several Hood alumnae and alumni were recently promoted, or transferred, within the Frederick County Public School system. Those earning promotions and transfers are: John Veronie M.S. ’08, promoted to assistant principal at Lincoln Elementary; Cynthia Armes Houston ’94, M.A. ’96, promoted to principal at New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary; Kevin Cuppett M.S. ’03, transferring to principal at Carroll Manor Elementary; Leigh Hildebrand Warren M.S. ’03, transferring to principal at Green Valley Elementary; Jason Anderson M.S. ’03, transferring to principal at Monocacy Elementary; Cindy Alvarado C ’05, promoted to principal at New Market Elementary; Randy Perrell M.S. ’99, transferring to assistant principal at New Market Elementary; and Lura Sullivan Hanks ’98, M.S. ’03, transferring to assistant principal at Spring Ridge Elementary.
Alumna Honored by Air Force Academy
Virginia Procino Hartmann ’72 was recently honored in a special U.S. Air Force Academy ceremony for her historic accomplishments and military service. In 1975 when President Ford signed the law directing military service academies to admit women, Virginia was one of 15 women chosen among 1,500 interviewed, to endure a six-month, accelerated training program as air training officers. Twelve women, including Virginia, made it through the program and went on to train the first class of women who entered the academy in 1976. A glass wall etched with each of the ATOs’ names was unveiled at the ceremony.
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 Alumnae and 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, please feel free to contact the office of alumni and alumni relations, or call (301) 696-3900 or (800) 707-5280, option 2.
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 420 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.
Summer Cocktail Reception in Millville, Del.
Thursday, July 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the home of Joe and Christine Plankenhorn Tischer '65, 141 Naomi Drive, Millville, DE 19970. Join President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., area alumni and guests for a summer cocktail reception hosted by Joe and Christine Plankenhorn Tischer '65. For more information or 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 July 20.
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Hodson Gallery Pottery Exhibit
Two Hood College students will showcase their artistic work in an exhibit in the Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center until Sunday, June 21. T. Brantley Burns’ exhibit, “Beneath the Surface,” showcases three-dimensional reconstructions of fish fossils, and fossils depicted on sculptures and functional pottery. Evgenia-Vallentina D. Rementelas’ exhibit, “Coralations,” features coral imagery on sculptural and functional porcelain. For more information about the exhibits, contact Pamela Theis, curator of the gallery, or read the full news story. The Hodson Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Graduate School Open House
Learn more about Hood’s 14 master’s degrees and five certificate programs, meet members of the distinguished faculty and talk to Graduate School representatives at the Graduate School Open House Wednesday, June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hood’s Whitaker Campus Center Commons. For more information and to register, visit the Graduate School Web site; or contact the Graduate School via e-mail, or call (301) 696-3600.
Summer Concert Series Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Hood’s Summer Chamber Music Festival will mark its 25th season with five concerts held each Thursday in July at 8 p.m. in the Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall. There is no charge for the concerts and tickets are not required. The series begins Thursday, July 2 with the Appalachian Wind Quintet, joined by Noel Lester, D.M.A., concert pianist and professor of music. The program will include “Sextet” for piano and winds by Gordon Jacob and the “Divertissement” for piano and winds by Albert Roussel. For more information about the summer concert series, contact Noel Lester, call (301) 696-3429 or read the full news story. Rosenstock Hall is handicapped accessible.
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