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June 17, 2008

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Alumnae and alumni celebrated Reunion Weekend 2008
More than 500 alumnae and alumni, ranging from the Class of 1933 to the Class of 2003, returned to campus May 30-June 1 for Reunion Weekend 2008. The weekend-long events began Friday with a welcome barbecue lunch, after which alums went “back to the classroom” for Reunion College Sessions led by Hood faculty and Martha E. Church, Ph.D., L.L.D. ’95, chair of the board of trustees and president emerita. There were also tours of campus; a Pergola Society reception, as well as a reception for the Class of 1958 and all alums who have previously celebrated their 50th reunions; and an all-class dinner and party.

The sun shone periodically through scattered showers Saturday but the spirit of the alums was not dampened. Some rose early 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 give an update on the College. Class photos of each class were taken prior to the Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon, where four alumnae were presented with awards: Susan Warshaw Stinson, Ph.D., ’68, Distinguished Alumna Award; Harriet Fox Riehl ’66, Distinguished Alumna Award; Tina Wells ’02, Outstanding Recent Alumna Award; and Louise Renninger Rittenhouse ’48, Excellence in Service Award. Following the luncheon were tours of downtown Frederick; a reception for Hood athletes and the announcement of the Hall of Fame; a President’s reception for the members of the Class of 1983, who were celebrating their 25th reunion; reunion dinners; and an all-class jazz party.

The weekend concluded with the timeless tradition of Strawberry Breakfast and a chapel service, led by the Class of 1958.

You can read more about Reunion Weekend, Hood’s historic May 17 Commencement and more in the upcoming issue of Hood Magazine, which should be in the mail in a week or two.

Hood Highlights

Eva Teig Hardy '65 to Retire from Dominion Resources, Inc.
Eva Teig Hardy '65, a member of Hood's board of trustees, recently stepped down as executive vice predsident for public policy and corporate communications at Dominion Resources, Inc. She will remain a consultant to top management unil her retirement in September. To find out more about Eva's impact on local and state government and at Dominion Resources, Inc., read the full news story.

Alumnae and Current Student Named Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to Kristin MacNeill Jones ’88, Shanna Byrd M.A. '07 and Kathy Tobery, who is currently enrolled in Hood's graduate certificate in ceramic arts program, for recently receiving teaching honors. Kristin, a kindergarten teacher at Ratcliffe Elementary School in Richmond, was named the Henrico County (Va.) Public Schools' Teacher of the Year; Shanna, a second grade teacher at Funkstown School for Early Childhood Education, is Washington County (Md.) Public Schools' Teacher of the Year; and Kathy, an art teacher at Oakdale Middle School in Ijamsville, Md., earned Frederick County Public Schools' 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year recognition.

Alumnus Accepts New Position
Mark Bierman ’88, M.S. ’94 was recently named the senior vice president and chief information officer of Westaff, a California-based company that provides staffing services and employment opportunities for businesses in global markets. Mark will be responsible for the development and upgrading of Westaff’s technical platform and staffing solutions.

Alumna is Oldest to Attend Caucus
Mary Blair Lane Patterson ’31 attended her first-ever caucus and was the oldest attendee present at the Douglas County (Colo.) Democratic Party caucus Feb. 5, 2008. Mary Blair will turn 99 in November.

There is Still Time (But Not Much!) to be Counted!
Remember that you have until June 30 to make your gift to the Annual Funds to be counted among this year’s donors. Please join the dedicated family of alums, parents and friends who show their commitment to Hood with a financial gift to the College each year. Make your gift online today. For more information, or to discuss other giving options, call the office of institutional advancement at (301) 696-3700. View a special message showing some of the ways your support makes a difference. THANK YOU!

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!

New Planned Giving Web Site
Have you considered establishing a lasting legacy through gift planning? Gift planning can provide benefits for both you and Hood College. For more information on giving options, new tax laws and gift calculations, visit our updated planned giving Web site. If you would like to work confidentially with a Hood representative, please contact Tammy Butler, director of major gifts and planned giving, or call (301) 696-3828.

Do You Own Your Own Business?
Or do you work for a business that supports philanthropy? If so, consider making a corporate gift to Hood through the Businesses for Hood program. Hundreds of businesses and foundations across the region and the nation give their philanthropic support to Hood to help provide an innovative learning environment and experiential opportunities that prepare students for lives of leadership and service. For more information on the Businesses for Hood program, contact the office of institutional advancement at (301) 696-3700 or visit the Businesses for Hood Web page.

Alumnae and Alumni Events

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.

Gallery Tour and Reception
Thursday, July 17, 5-7 p.m., Laura Hickman Fine Arts Studio & Gallery, 10 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970. Join Laura Lee Hickman ’75, working artist and owner of her own studio and art gallery, and who was featured in the latest issue of Hood Magazine, for tours of her gallery and a cocktail reception. For more information and 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. The deadline to register is July 14.

Career Opportunities

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.

Campus Events

Alumnae and Alumni Art Exhibition
The biennial Alumnae and Alumni Art Show will be on display in Hood’s Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center from Monday, June 23 to Sunday, July 21. The show gives artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their works of art in sculpture, paintings, drawings, photographs, and multi-media works. A forum for discussion about the artist’s pieces and a reception will be held in the Gallery Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information about the exhibits, please contact Youngmi Organ, curator of the Hodson Gallery, at (301) 696-3471.

Summer Chamber Music Festival
The 24th Annual Summer Chamber Music Festival is set to begin Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. in Hood’s Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall and will continue each Thursday night through July 31. The festival will open with a concert featuring the Appalachian Wind Quintet performing a variety of compositions for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. Admission to each concert is free, no tickets are required and there is no reserved seating. Rosenstock Hall is handicapped accessible. For more information about the festival, read the full news story; or contact Noel Lester, D.M.A., concert pianist, professor of music and chair of the music department, or call (301) 696-3429.

Graduate School Open House
Learn more about Hood’s graduate school programs; meet the faculty, program directors and staff; and tour Hood’s facilities at the Graduate School Open House Wednesday, July 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hood’s Whitaker Campus Center Commons. Visit the Graduate School Web site for more information and to register for the event; or call the Hood College Graduate School office at (301) 696-3602.

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Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations | Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, Maryland 21701
(301) 696-3900 | (800) 707-5280 | alumoffice@hood.edu

Tammy McElroy, Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Linda Hoffman, Director of Alumni Relations
Adrienne Gonzales, Sports Information Director