Issue No. 37 - Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Harold Schafer Leadership Institute Features First-Ever Reunion of Rough Rider Award Recipients
Students and
the Bismarck-Mandan community enjoyed a unique opportunity to meet and
learn from recipients of the state's highest honor, the Theodore
Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, Sept. 25, at the University of Mary's Harold Schafer
Leadership Institute. Held at the new Tharaldson School of Business at
America's Leadership University, the event was part of a
historic first-ever reunion of Rough Rider Award recipients, hosted by
the Governor's office and the university. more>>
Alumni Invited to 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Events
University of Mary alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to
the 50th Anniversary "Jubilee!" Celebration, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. The
event starts with a morning service at 8 a.m., in Our Lady
of the Annunciation Chapel and continues in the evening with a "Fun in the 50th!" carnival at 4:45 pm, in Leach Field House. For more information, or to RSVP, e-mail Sister Denise
at srdenise@umary.edu.
Enjoy a Weekend in Paradise at Panorama VIII
The 2008 U-Mary Steel Band concert will take place Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Belle Mehus City Auditorium at 8 p.m. The University of Mary Steel Band will provide its usual energetic program of Caribbean calypso in a program that also features this year’s special guest performer Alessandra Belloni. Often called a “Mediterranean Volcano,” Belloni is a tambourine virtuoso, singer, dancer, and actress. Tickets are $12 each and available from Lee’s Hallmark, Eckroth Music, and the U-Mary music department. Watch for more information on umary.edu!
University Honors Alumni for Servant-Leadership in Their Fields
The University Mary honored two outstanding alumni at its annual Alumni Recognition Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Barbara Jean Pfliger Gravelin,'85, was presented with the University of Mary's 2008 Presidential Leadership Award, and Marques J. Doppler, '81, was recognized with the Harold Schafer Alumni Leadership Award at the 2008 event. more>>
U-Mary Inducts Four Into Marauders Hall of Fame
The University of Mary honored outstanding alumni of its basketball, softball, and wrestling programs and a beloved, highly respected former coach with induction into the Marauders Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 3. more>>
U-Mary Fall 2008 Band Concert Will Feature Two Outstanding Students
Dennis Gowen, director of bands and brass studies since 1987, will conduct the U-Mary Concert Band on Sunday, Oct. 26. Scheduled for 3 p.m. in Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel, the performance will feature several outstanding works and two remarkably talented U-Mary music students. more>>
Share Your U-Mary Memories
As part of the University of Mary’s 50th anniversary celebration, we've added a new section to the Web site. It includes a “Mary Memories”
area where alumni, faculty and staff (current and past), and friends of the
school can share their stories. The U-Mary memories are already rolling
in, so visit the Blog and browse through them – don't forget to add a
comment or two. If you have a U-Mary/Mary College story you would like
to share, please send it to 50years@umary.edu. Be sure to include your name (then and now) and the year you graduated.
University of Mary Celebrates 50th Anniversary With 20th Straight Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment
As the University of Mary prepares to kick-off its yearlong 50th
Anniversary celebration, it is also once again cheering a
record-breaking fall enrollment. A total of 2,862 students enrolled at
America’s Leadership University this fall, up from 2,783 in fall 2007.
This marks the 20th straight year of increased fall enrollment at the university. more>>
 New U-Mary Alumni Group on the Linkedin Network
All alumni and friends from the University of Mary are encouraged to join this group. more>>
U-Mary Graduate Programs Making Headlines
Take your career to the next level — U-Mary graduate programs start in September. more>>
America's Leadership University Named One of 30 Top 'Military Friendly' Colleges more>>
U-Mary Online MBA Programs Ranked a Top 40 'Best Buy' more>>
University Hosts '3-D' Panorama Preview: Drums, Discussion, Demos
Scott Prebys has been pounding on something hard with a stick in the Bismarck-Mandan area for over 30 years. On Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at 7 p.m., in Heskett Hall, the steel drum player/clinician extraordinaire will demonstrate everything there is to know about this unique and amazingly versatile percussion instrument. more>>
Show Your U-Mary Pride
The University of Mary Bookstore is now open online! 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 Additions:
One of the World's Hottest Christian Musicians Will Perform Free Concert at U-Mary Prayer Day 2009, Feb. 4 & 5
The University of Mary welcomes Matt Maher to its 2009 Prayer Day
celebration entitled "Prayer and the Art of Living." The public is invited to attend Maher's concert for free (no registration necessary) Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., in the McDowell Activity Center. more>>
U-Mary Crowns 2008 Homecoming King and Queen
Perry A. Aanenson of
Larimore, ND, and Elizabeth A. Sipma of Dickinson, ND, were crowned
king and queen of the University of Mary's 2008 Homecoming celebration
Thursday, Oct. 2, in Arno Gustin Hall. more>>
Visit the U-Mary 2008-2009 Events Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events and check out the 2008 U-Mary Fall Convocations!
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