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Reunion 2008 is Right Around the Corner
Don’t miss the chance to reconnect and reunite with classmates during Reunion Weekend, May 30-June 1. Join the classes of 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 2003 for this year’s reunion. Visit our Web site to access more information about the weekend’s activities! All alumnae and alumni are welcome. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 21. If you would like to be a volunteer to help with events during Reunion Weekend, please let us know by sending an e-mail to the Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations.
Think Back, Give Back
Reunion is almost here, so now is the time to make your gift to the Annual Funds for your class’ Reunion gift. For your convenience, you may include your gift when registering for Reunion, or visit our giving Web site.
Hood Receives Grant from Invitrogen Foundation
Hood recently received $50,000 from the Invitrogen Foundation to establish Hood College Quest: Summer Science Research Institute. The grant will fund six projects and support 11 students and six faculty members in their research during the eight-week summer program. For more information about the Invitrogen Foundation grant, read the full news story.
Alumna Recognized by President Bush
Ellen Cullen Yodzis Patton ’82 received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in a ceremony on the south lawn of the White House Tuesday, May 6. President George W. Bush presented the award in honor of Military Spouses Appreciation Day, which was initiated by President Reagan in 1984 and recognized each year on the Friday prior to Mother’s Day. President Bush awarded one spouse from each service, the Coast Guard and the National Guard—a total of six—for their volunteer work. Ellen’s husband, Capt. Mark Patton, is a commanding officer at the naval base in Point Loma, Calif., and her son, Erik, is a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. For more information about the ceremony, read President Bush's remarks.
Alumna Awarded Fulbright Grant
Shannon Williams ’07 recently became one of at least eight Hood alumnae to be awarded a prestigious Fulbright Grant. Shannon will use her grant to teach English to German students in Hamburg, Germany, from September to June 2009. To find out more about Shannon and her Fulbright Grant, read the full story.
Students Recognized as Tischer Scholars
A reception was held April 18 for students who presented the results of their yearlong departmental honors research projects. Senior undergraduates, selected by department faculty, engage in scholarly research that provides excellent preparation for careers and graduate work. Upon successful completion of their yearlong research, the students are named Christine P. Tischer Scholars. This year’s Tischer scholars—all members of the Class of 2008—are: April Penn, Daniel Murray, Elizabeth Lipke, Arielle John, Mary Hughes, Matthew Harris, Jamie Bussey, Stephanie Garrett, Tegan Rice, Sarah Gilmour, Lindsey Nagy, Laura Brown, Abigail Brackins, Irena Antic, Elizabeth Aghjayan, Vanya Slavchevska and Marigny Goodwin Rusk.
A special thank you is extended to Christine Plankenhorn Tischer ’65, a former member of the board of trustees, and her husband Joseph, who help fund the program; and to Anne Derbes, professor of art and archaeology, and Hoda Zaki, Ph.D., professor of political science, who co-direct the program.
Hood Professor Publishes Book
A book launch and reception were held for Paige Eager, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, for the recent publication of her book, “From Freedom Fighters to Terrorists: Women and Political Violence.” Paige’s book, published by Ashgate, is a collection of 15 case studies that examine women’s roles in political violence and terrorism as leaders, operatives and passive supporters throughout the 20th century.
Faculty and Staff Recognized at Honors Convocation
Members of Hood’s faculty and staff were recognized at this year’s Honors Convocation April 22. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members: Thomas Bogar, Ph.D., assistant professor of education, who received the Adviser of the Year Award; Yvette Webster, coordinator of the Service Learning and Bonner Scholars Program, who received the Mortar Board Rose Award; Anne Derbes, professor of art and archaeology and co-director of the Honors Program, who received the Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award; Nancy Hoffman Hennessey ’83, director of career services and service learning, who received the Provost’s Staff Mentor Award; Joy Reese Derr, M.A. ’93, C’03, director of development communications, who received the Martha E. Church Prize; and David Hein, Ph.D., professor of religion and philosophy, who received the Dr. Henry P. and Page Laughlin Faculty Professional Achievement Award.
Robotics Team Wins Competition
Congratulations to Hood’s Computer Science Robotics team who recently won the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers/National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Robotics Simulation Competition. The team won for the best robot navigation and docking, and was invited to demonstrate their work at the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation held this month in Pasadena, Calif. Team members include Michy Maynard ’08, George Henson ’09 and Brandon Burger ’09. The team’s coaches are George Dimitoglou, assistant professor of computer science, and Xinlian Liu, assistant professor of computer science and director of the graduate program in computer and information sciences. For more information about the robotics team’s win, visit Hood’s computer science Web site.
Alumnae Appointed to New Positions
Deborah Eaton Thackston ’79 will become the new principal at Spring Ridge Elementary School in Frederick. She was previously the assistant principal at Brunswick Elementary School in Brunswick, Md.
The St. Mary’s County Board of Education announced the appointment of Carol Antonaccio Klenk ’89 to the position of 11-month school psychologist in the Department of Pupil Services.
Alumna Writes Series for USA Today
Edith Howard Hogan ’59, P’86, a registered dietitian in private practice in Washington, D.C., and a culinary expert with the American Dietetic Association, writes a series each week for USA TODAY on weight-loss strategies and advice for eating healthier. For more information, read Edith's column.
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. |
