Issue No. 87 - Tuesday, December 11, 2012



       Click the image above to enjoy selections from Christmas At Mary 2012 on YouTube.
 
Dan And Heather Butler Honored With Alumni Leadership Award

Dan and Heather Butler
Alumni Dan and Heather (Balken) Butler, '85 & '03, respectively, were recognized with the University of Mary Harold Schafer Alumni Leadership Award at a special event Nov. 8, 2012, at the Holiday Inn, Fargo. Named for legendary North Dakota entrepreneur and advocate of youth and education Harold Schafer, this award is conferred by the University of Mary on graduates who have attained distinction as leaders while exemplifying the values cherished by the university. In presenting the award, Mary President Father James Shea cited the vision, caring, work ethic and example set by its namesake, Harold Schafer. More>>
 
The University Of Mary Says New Doctoral Programs Are On The Way
The University of Mary has announced plans to add two new doctoral programs to its offerings. This past Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, the University of Mary received authorization from its board of trustees to offer the doctorate of education and the doctorate of nursing practice contingent upon approval of the Higher Learning Commission during their site visit in February 2013. These will be the second and third doctoral programs offered at the University of Mary. Mary began its popular and successful doctor of physical therapy program in 2006. More>>
 
University Of Mary And Dickinson State Collaborate To Bring Graduate Programs To Dickinson Area

Left to right: North Dakota University System Chancellor Dr. Hamid Shirvani, University of Mary President Father James Shea, Dickinson State University President Dr. D. C. Coston
The University of Mary is partnering with Dickinson State University to offer master's-level degrees in education, business, nursing and counseling in Dickinson starting in spring 2013. Under the agreement, anyone in western North Dakota looking to further their education in any of these fields can earn their master's degree from the University of Mary at Dickinson State. The University of Mary will have a presence on the DSU campus. The DSU collaboration is the University of Mary's fourth collaborative initiative with a public university within the past 12 months. More>>
 
Prayer Day 2013 To Feature Christian Creative Consultant Barbara Nicolosi
Barbara Nicolosi, a widely recognized media script consultant and lecturer, will be the featured guest speaker at the University of Mary's annual Prayer Day, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Nicolosi, who has brought a strong hand, a creative eye, and sharp mind regarding religion in the media to scores of Hollywood features and television projects, will speak at 11 a.m., in the McDowell Activity Center (MAC). Lunch at noon will be followed by workshops at 1 p.m. and a Eucharistic liturgy celebrated by Bishop David Kagan at 2:15 p.m. Participants may register on-site at the McDowell Activity Center, beginning at 10 a.m. However, advanced registration online is strongly recommended. For more information, contact Kristi Wanner at kdwanner@umary.edu. More>>
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Thursday, Dec. 27: Baseball Hitting Camp
Grades K-6, 9 a.m.-noon; grades 7-12, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Leach Field House
Designed to further develop the skill set of all baseball players. Taught by U-Mary coaching staff and Marauders team members. Click here for more information and registration form.
 
Friday, Dec. 28: Baseball Pitching/Catching Camp
Grades K-6, 9 a.m.-noon; grades 7-12, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Leach Field House
Designed to further develop the skill set of all baseball players. Taught by U-Mary coaching staff and Marauders team members. Click here for more information and registration form.
 
 
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
 
David Schall, '91, Earns Guard Promotion
B.S. in business graduate achieves rank of colonel. Link to news story
 
Kari (Warberg) Block, '04, Wins National Entrepreneurial Honors
B.S. in management alumna is among Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 Entrepreneurial Winning Women™. Link to news story
 
Courtney (Fettig) Grossman, '10, Now At First Community Credit Union
B.S. in finance grad hired at Bismarck institution. Link to news story
 
Mike Krebs, '10, Joins Fireside
B.S. in finance and business alum hired as electronic content manager. Link to news story
 
If you're an alum who has been in the news recently, send the Alumni Office a link to the story so we can share the good word! E-mail: alumni@umary.edu.
 
 
MARAUDERS HEADLINES
 
NSCAA Names Jones, Bachman-Williams To All-Central Region Squad for Second Straight Year More>>
 
NSIC Coaches Pick Marauders To Win Women's Indoor Title, Agnew Selected Preseason Track Athlete Of the Year More>>
 
Five Marauders Place at Husky Open with Johnson Claiming Second Straight Title More>>
 
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U-Mary's In Rome!
Find out more about the campus in Italy and opportunities to study there. More>>
 
Need To Advance Your Career?
Earn your master's degree and be an alum again. Check out our accelerated graduate programs.
 
Alum! Stay In Touch With U-Mary Via E-Mail: Contact us at alumni@umary.edu.
 
Are You An Alum With A Business? Let Us Help Get The Word Out!
If you're an alum who owns a business, send us its name, a brief description and its location(s), along with your name and a link to your business's Web site. The Alumni & Friends page of www.umary.edu showcases alumni-owned businesses, and we need to hear from you if you want to be included! E-mail: alumni@umary.edu, subject line: "Alumni-Owned Businesses" or call
(800) 408-6279, ext. 8370.
 
Check Out U-Mary On YouTube
Videos feature athletic events; the impact of U-Mary on the community; highlights, testimonials and more. More>>
 
U-Mary Alumni Groups On Both LinkedIn & Facebook Networks
Alumni and friends of the University of Mary are encouraged to be part of these groups. Join us! LinkedIn>> "Like Us" at Facebook>>
 
It's Easy To Give Back With U-Mary Online Giving!
Supporting U-Mary is easier than ever with the university's 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.
 
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