Issue No. 44 - Friday, May 15, 2009
49th Commencement is Time for Reflection & Celebration as University Awards Nearly 900 Degrees
First Master of Science in Counseling and Master of Project Management degrees, an emphasis on the university’s Benedictine legacy and the debut of U-Mary’s new symbol of leadership and the school’s new Alma Mater highlighted its 50th anniversary year graduation ceremony. more>>

North Dakota Celebrates Retiring U-Mary President Sister Thomas Welder at Historic Recognition Event
Close to 1,300 people from the community, state and region came together to honor retiring University of Mary President Sister Thomas Welder at a gala event Friday, April 24, at the Bismarck Civic Center. more>>

All-School Reunion
Reconnect. Rediscover. Relive.
A schedule for the July, 16-19, 2009, U-Mary All-School Reunion is now available more >>

Mark Your Calendars for Marauders Homecoming 2009
Don't miss it! University of Mary Homecoming 2009 is Sept. 21-27, 2009.

It's Not Too Late! Register Now for U-Mary Summer Online
With over 40 classes to choose from there is surely something to suit your needs. Classes begin in June and July and some classes can be completed in as few as five weeks. more>>

Randall Herbst Named Marauders Men's Basketball Coach
The University of Mary named Randall Herbst head coach of the Marauders men’s basketball team. Introduced by U-Mary Athletic Director Roger Thomas, Herbst becomes just the sixth head coach in school history. more>>

Alumni Association Names Carly Feiler 2009 Outstanding Senior
Carly Feiler, Pierre, SD, was recognized with the University of Mary Alumni Association’s Outstanding Senior Award for 2009 at America’s Leadership University’s annual President’s Recognition Breakfast, Saturday, May 2. more>>

U-Mary Alum Appointed Executive Director of ND Indian Affairs Commission
Scott Davis, a member of the Standing Rock Lakota Hunkpapa/Turtle Mountain Chippewa and University of Mary student and alumnus, has been named executive director of North Dakota’s Indian Affairs Commission. more>>

Now There's a New Way to Give to U-Mary!
Supporting U-Mary is easier than ever with the university’s new online giving option. Just go to www.umary.edu/giving and follow the simple prompts to contribute by credit card or pledge a gift by check. All it takes is a few quick clicks to give forward to generations of students to come!

Show Your U-Mary Pride
The University of Mary Bookstore is now open online! Special 50th Anniversary items are also available. more>>

New U-Mary Alumni Groups on both the LinkedIn & Facebook Networks
All alumni and friends of the University of Mary are encouraged to join these groups. The U-Mary alumni group on Facebook is linked to a U-Mary Alumni Renuion group page that will have up-to-date reunion details. Join us! LinkedIn>> Facebook>>

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