Issue No. 19 - Thursday, April 12, 2007


U-Mary Basketball, Volleyball, and Track and Field Coaches Announce Signees
The signing of four North Dakota Mr. Basketball finalists to National Letters of Intent headlines U-Mary's men's basketball recruiting class. The Marauders women's basketball team signed numerous standout athletes, among them is three-time North Dakota All-State player, Abby Reiter. U-Mary's volleyball program added eight recruits, primarily in setting and middle-hitting positions. Coach Mike Thorson's track and field program also inked new cross country and track and field athletes.
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See the Marauders men's basketball new look for 2007-08 on iTunes>>

School of Accelerated and Distance Education Invites You to Learn More at Bismarck and Fargo Events

Now is your chance to learn why thousands of professionals have taken advantage of this career-enhancing opportunity. The University of Mary, America’s Leadership University, invites you to come see what U-Mary's adult accelerated education programs are all about at upcoming special events at our Bismarck and Fargo learning centers. more>>

2007 Marauders Football Schedule Is Biggest Regular Season Ever

For the first time in Marauders' history, the University of Mary will play an 11-game regular-season football schedule. The finishing touches were put on the 2007 schedule when U-Mary and Augustana College agreed to open the season in Bismarck, ND, at the Community Bowl on Saturday, Aug. 25. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. more>>

Marauders Spring Ball Heats Up
Media, 80-degree weather and optimism greeted U-Mary football players and coaches at the first day of Spring Ball on Sunday, March 25. more>> 
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America's Largest Leadership Event of 2007 to be Hosted Locally by U-Mary's Christian Leadership Center
On May 11, 2007, the Maximum Impact Simulcast: The Influence Index will include over 80,000 business professionals participating via satellite downlink in 600 cities across North America and 20 countries. The University of Mary’s Christian Leadership Center (Arno Gustin Hall) is participating as a local host site for this unprecedented leadership event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. more>>

Holocaust Survivor Thomas Blatt Shares His Powerful Story in Special Public U-Mary Presentation
Holocaust survivor Thomas Blatt delivered a powerful, firsthand message about the human spirit and the importance of remembering and learning from the past in a free public presentation at the University of Mary's McDowell Activity Center March 21. more>>  download on iTunes>>

Author Explores ND History Through the Eyes of the Church in New University of Mary Press Book
Father William Sherman would be the first to admit there is a lot of good and bad intermingled throughout North Dakota’s history. So much so, he decided to update a book about some of it through the eyes of the church called "Scattered Steeples." 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.
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U-Mary Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration
Mark your calendars for the 50-Year Celebration of the Founding of the University of Mary, from November 17, 2008 to November 17, 2009. An all-school reunion for alumni will be held July 16-19, 2009. This event is in the planning stages and is looking to be a weekend of great fun. If you have ideas you'd like to share with the reunion committee, contact Sister Denise, Director of Alumni at
(701) 355-8370 or srdenise@umary.edu.

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