Issue No. 29 - Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Rwandan Genocide Survivor Shares Unforgettable Story With Near-Record Prayer Day Crowd

More than 1,000 guests packed McDowell Activity Center and a remote live broadcast in Arno Gustin Hall to hear Rwandan holocaust survivor Immaculee Ilibagiza share her story of faith and forgiveness at Prayer Day 2008, Feb. 7. more>>

U-Mary Celebrates Reopening of Science Center, Opening of New Bookstore and Coffee Shop
The University of Mary is reopening the Harold J. Miller Science Center that was damaged in an elevator fire on Sept. 25, 2007. The university celebrated the occasion with a triple grand opening ceremony today. The celebration also marked the official opening of the new University of Mary Bookstore and Marauder Cove Coffee Shop, where the event took place. more>>

Sister Thomas Welder Receives Bismarck-Mandan Lifetime of Caring Award From Missouri Slope Areawide United Way
The Missouri Slope Areawide United Way announced Jan. 18, that University of Mary President Sister Thomas Welder is the recipient of its prestigious 2007 Bismarck-Mandan Lifetime of Caring Award. more>>

U-Mary Faculty to be Spotlighted in Bismarck-Northern Plains Ballet 's Choreographers' Showcase Feb. 23 & 24
University of Mary Choral Director Nathan Lansing will be among the artists performing at the Bismarck-Northern Plains Ballet Choreographers' Showcase: Ballet to Beatbox, Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, at the Belle Mehus City Auditorium in Bismarck. more>>

Spring Band Concert Slated for March 16
Usher in the spring with the University of Mary's Spring Band Concert, Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m., in Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel. Free and open to the public.


Graduate Programs at U-Mary

Take your career to the next level with U-Mary's graduate programs. more>>

Marauders Athletes Make Headlines
  • Marauders Football Announces 29 Commitments for 2008 more>>
  • Schulz, Sipma Lift Marauders Over Dragons more>>
  • Women's Soccer Inks Three Student-Athletes to National Letters of Intent more>>
  • Neff and Sweep Named NSIC Track Athletes of the Week more>>
The University of Mary is on iTunes U
With the University of Mary on iTunes U, you can use iTunes to get event highlights, seminars, sports highlights, speeches, and all kinds of valuable information related to the university. more>>
New iTunes U Additions
  • Men's Basketball vs. Concordia St. Paul, Moorhead, St. Cloud, UND, Upper Iowa and Winona
  • Women's Basketball vs. Concordia St. Paul, Moorhead, MSU Billings, Upper Iowa and Winona
Career and Internship Fair
The office of Career and Testing Services will be hosting a Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in Leach Field House, at the University of Mary. Current students and alumni are encouraged to attend the event. The fair is geared toward business, computer, SBS, criminal justice, human and social service, communication and liberal arts majors. Please bring copies of your resume and dress appropriately. For more information, contact Kevin Allan at (701) 355-8050.


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