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| Get Ready for One Mount One Day - Thursday, April 18 | One Mount One Day is just two days away! Get excited and mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 18. Gifts to any area of the Mount are deeply appreciated and will help us reach our goal of $750,000. Plan to ignite significance and transform futures by making your gift this Thursday. Learn more about One Mount One Day. |
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| Jake Cuzick Named Goldwater Scholar | Intense wildfires near his hometown of Baker City, Oregon in 2020, sparked junior Jake Cuzick’s scientific interest and led to his determination to pursue a doctorate in chemistry. Cuzick’s passionate pursuit of his goals to develop novel solutions for green energy using synthetic chemistry has led to his being awarded a 2024-25 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is the preeminent undergraduate award for students intending to pursue research careers in the fields of natural science, mathematics, and engineering. |
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| Three Mount Students Win Four Spots in National Writing Competition | Three Mount St. Mary's University seniors took four different places in the Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) Fall 2023 writing contest. Erin Daly, C’24, earned first place in the critical/analytical essay category and won second place for poetry. Claire Doll, C’24, placed second for short fiction, while Michael Murphy, C’24, took first place in scholarly research. |
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| Lighted Corners and Seven Students Win CSPA Awards | The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded the 2023 edition of Lighted Corners, Mount St. Mary’s student-run literary and arts magazine, a gold medal for the Spring 2023 volume and eight Gold Circle awards for individual students’ work. Volume 42 of Lighted Corners, titled “Legacy,” was published in time to be unveiled at the Scholarship, Performance, Art, Research and Creativity (SPARC) Festival in April 2023. The editorial team was headed by Claire Doll, C’24, whose short story “Blueberry Pancakes” was particularly commended by the CSPA judges. |
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| Two Faculty Awarded Lilly Network Grant | The Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges & Universities has selected two Mount St. Mary’s University faculty members, Associate Professor of Environmental Science Abigail Kula, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Mission Initiatives Layton Field, Ph.D., as Lilly Faculty Fellows. Sixteen two-person teams of faculty from Lilly Network member colleges and universities competed for the fellowships, with only six teams being chosen for participation. |
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| Mount Professor and Alumnus Among Recipients of Peacemaker Awards | The Interfaith Center For Peace and Justice (ICPJ) in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on April 30 will celebrate the winners of its 2024 Peacemaker Awards, including a Mount St. Mary’s University professor and a university alumnus. Professor of World Languages and Cultures Susann Samples, Ph.D., is the recipient of the William J. Collinge Award for service to ICPJ. The Peacemaker of the Year Award recognizes an individual or group’s significant achievement in the past year. This year’s awardee is the Gettysburg Green Gathering, an organization led by Steve Zimmerman, C’91, Matt Crowner and others. |
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| Mount Professor Travels to Vermont to Photograph Eclipse | Scores of Mounties on April 10 had the chance to view the solar eclipse on Echo Field. Although Emmitsburg was far from the path of totality, students, staff and faculty enjoyed not only the awesome view but also food and competitive games of Kahoot with prizes courtesy of the student Astronomy Society. On Echo Field, the Mount community shared solar glasses provided by the Science Department and also enjoyed socializing and playing frisbee and football as they stood beneath the partially blocked sun. One lucky community member, however, was able to witness the totality of the eclipse. Associate Professor of Philosophy Mike Miller, Ph.D., traveled to Burlington, Vermont, to view and photograph the solar event. |
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| Mount St. Mary's Paralympians Excel and Inspire | Catherine “Annie” Carey, a freshman track-and-field athlete, and Hannah Sloan, a senior swimming team member, have much in common. Both are Paralympic athletes who compete at a high level, inspire others and advocate for the Paralympic community. These exceptional student-athletes epitomize the Mount's commitment to fostering excellence and inclusivity. Mount coaches are helping Carey and Sloan train for both NCAA and Paralympic competition. |
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| Women's Lacrosse Returns Home for Final Regular Season Week, Hosts Manhattan | The race for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) postseason is heating up, and Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse has two home games left to try and grab a spot. Winning both will ensure the Mountaineers are among the six who play postseason lacrosse. Winning one is also a positive sign, but some help will be required. The first of these games is against the Manhattan Jaspers taking place tomorrow at 4 p.m. |
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| Blessed Stanley Rother Podcast Series | Judy Mazzeo Zocchi, C'80, The Merry Beggars' head of script development, developed a recent five-part 15-minute daily "audio-adventure" podcast on Blessed Stanley Rother. The Rother podcasts, which prominently feature Mount St. Mary's Seminary, are part of The Saints series, produced by the Merry Beggars, the entertainment division of Relevant Radio. Listen to the audio dramas. |
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| May Crowning - Sunday, May 5 | Join us as we once again celebrate the traditional May Crowning on Sunday, May 5, at the National Shrine Grotto! Mass will be held outside at the cave at noon followed by a Rosary Procession to our Blessed Mother’s Statue atop the Pangborn Campanile. Then watch as President Trainor places the crown on our Blessed Mother. Learn more about the May Crowning and other events at nsgrotto.org. |
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| In Memoriam | We remember the legacy of our fellow alumni who have passed on, and we keep them in our prayers as we strive to live our own lives in the spirit they have left behind. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen. | If you learn of an alum's passing, please email the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@msmary.edu with information. We remember alumni who have passed or who we've learned of their passing since the last edition of Around the Mount. Alumni are listed by class year in ascending order to most recent and alphabetically by last name. | |
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Upcoming Events | Grotto Clean Up Day
Friday, April 19, at 1 p.m.
Join the National Alumni Association to help clean up the National Shrine Grotto and participate in an afternoon of service with fellow alumni! Learn more and register for Grotto Clean Up Day. | NAA Spring Meeting
Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
Please join us for the National Alumni Association's Spring Meeting in person or via Zoom. RSVP today to let us know that you plan to attend. It's open to all alumni! | Mount Track & Field MAAC Championships Alumni Hospitality Tent
Saturday, May 4
The 2024 MAAC Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships is a two-day meet that will take place May 4-5 at Rider Univeristy's Michael P. Brady Track & Field Complex in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Join us on May 4 to help cheer on the Mount! Reserve your place in the alumni hospitality tent. | Reunion Weekend
Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9
Mount St. Mary's alumni whose class years end in 4 or 9 will be specifically celebrated during Reunion Weekend 2024 from June 6-9. Join us for a weekend full of friends, food and entertainment! Learn more and register for Reunion Weekend. | Annual Jersey Shore Beach Ball at Bar Anticipation
Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends at the Annual Jersey Shore Beach Ball at Bar Anticipation. Register today and get ready to enjoy the sun, sand, and music! |
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| Save the Date - One Mount One Day - April 18 | It’s our time to give back and celebrate the power of One Mount. Last year, more than 1,000 people joined us, advancing the Mount’s mission and Catholic traditions while creating new opportunities for students to lead lives of significance. Support the program or cause closest to your heart. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of students, through funds for scholarships, service-learning experiences, student-faculty research, and improved facilities. Share your love. Show your faith in the Mount. Mark your calendar and join us for #OMOD on April 18! |
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