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![msmu graduates at commencement in 2024](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/graduates-at-msmu-commencement-2024-650-350.jpg) | Congratulations to the Newest Alumni, the Class of 2024 | Mount St. Mary's University hosted its 216th commencement exercises this past Saturday, May 11 in Knott Arena. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 710 graduates, including 474 undergraduates, 203 graduate students and 33 seminarians. This is believed to be the largest graduating class in the Mount's history. Read more about the facts, figures and people to know from the 2024 graduates, and view photos from the day. |
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![placeholder](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/mount-alumni-at-reunion-weekend-650-300.jpg) | Reunion Weekend - 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! Registration is now open. Learn more and register for Reunion Weekend! |
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![josey chacko talking to student in class](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/josey-chacko-talking-to-student-in-class-650-350.jpeg) | Business Professor Selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Kenya | Josey Chacko, Ph.D., associate professor in the Mount St. Mary’s University’s Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Business, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Kenya. He will spend six months of the 2024-25 academic year at the Technical University of Mombasa. Chacko’s award comes as Kenya begins a nationwide change in pedagogy. Over the next few years, the country’s educational system will shift from an academic focus to a competency-based curriculum. Chacko, who grew up in Kenya and attended school there, is looking forward to being a part of the educational changes taking place. |
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![president trainor with students during his celebration](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/president-trainor-with-students-during-his-celebration-2024-650-350.jpg) | Celebration of President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. | As the end of the semester neared, the Mount community gathered to celebrate President Tim Trainor's legacy. President Trainor's last day is June 30, and President-elect Gerard Joyce starts July 1. View photos from the day. |
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![asbmb student chapter news graphic](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/asbmb-student-chapter-news-graphic-650-300.png) | Seven Mount Seniors Present Research at ASBMB Conference | Seven Mount St. Mary’s University seniors this spring presented their research at the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s (ASBMB) Discover BMB conference. Seniors Nana Acheampong, Jillian Berko, Diamond Lewis, Valerie Delss, Naomi Leno, Shaheer Syed and Victoria Tavernier traveled to San Antonio, Texas, in March to spend three days meeting with and learning alongside students and faculty from fellow ASBMB chapter schools. |
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![gracie hillman presenting research](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/grace-hillman-presenting-research-650-350.jpeg) | Gracie Hillman Honors a Friend’s Legacy | The loss of a friend and peer can be devastating, particularly when intertwined with academic pursuits and shared aspirations. Grace Hillman, a dedicated senior psychology major, experienced this firsthand when she was entrusted with completing the Psychology Capstone Research of her friend, Paul “Keagan” Jaravata, following his unexpected passing in September 2023. Hillman recently presented the completed work for her Senior Honors Project. |
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![christina lazari with greek flag](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/christina-lazari-with-greek-flag-650-320.jpeg) | International Swimmer Christina Lazari Excels in the Classroom and in the Pool | Christina Lazari, a sophomore mainstay of Mount St. Mary’s University’s NCAA Division I swim team, is flourishing at the university and in her home country of Greece. This spring Lazari showcased her talent and spirit of competition by placing third at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in the 50-yard free and 100-yard breaststroke races. She also helped the women’s team to set four new school relay records in the competition, securing placements as high as second. Her success in the 2023-24 season earned her the opportunity to compete in the National Invitational Championship in Florida. Read more about Christina. |
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![Hayden McKay and Bastian Brunello playing rugby for MSMU](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/mckay-brunello-all-americans-college-rugby-650-366.png) | Hayden McKay, Bastian Brunello Named All-Americans by College Rugby | The College Rugby Association of America announced its D1A All-Americans for the 2023-24 season, naming two Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers as recipients. Hayden McKay earned a spot on the First Team and Bastian Brunello received selection for the Second Team. The duo are the Mount's first honorees for these honors. |
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![msmu track and field team at maac track and field championships](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/maac-track-and-field-championships-650-350.jpeg) | Mountaineers Men Second, Women Third at MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships | With a total of 135 points for the men and 113 for the women, Mount St. Mary's track & field took top three placements at the 2024 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The men were runners-up at the event, and the women took third. |
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![womens bowling coach announcement graphic](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/womens-bowling-coach-announcement-650-360.png) | Mount St. Mary’s Tabs Olivia Farwell as Head Bowling Coach | Mount St. Mary's bowling has named Olivia Farwell to lead the program as head coach. Farwell, a member of the professional circuit, becomes the second coach in program history. This past school year, Farwell served as head coach for Lincoln Memorial in Harrogate, Tennessee. The Railsplitters won 37 games, capped off by a win over #2 Arkansas State, and took fourth place at the Conference Carolina's Championship. |
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![seminary graduates in ic chapel 2024](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/seminary-graduation-2024-650-470.jpg) | Seminary Class of 2024 Graduation | Congratulations and best wishes to the Mount St. Mary's Seminary Class of 2024! After having spent numerous years being formed and transformed, our 33 deacons graduated, all obtaining Masters in Divinity (M.Div.), and many obtaining additional degrees of Masters in Theology (M.A.) and Bachelors of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.). This completes the Configuration Stage. May God bless you and your ministry! Congratulations are also in order for the Seminary Class of 2028 for their completion of the Discipleship Stage! View photos on Facebook. |
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![mount st. mary's seminarians after winning vianney cup in 2024](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/seminary-wins-vianney-cup-2024-650-350.jpg) | Seminary Captures 2024 Vianney Cup | Mount St. Mary’s Seminary won the championship game of the annual Vianney Cup soccer tournament hosted this year on April 13 by Theological College Seminary. The tournament is named after Saint John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests. Congratulations to our champions! View photos from the day. |
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![corpus christi chapel](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/corpus-christi-chapel-650-350.jpg) | Celebrate and Experience Corpus Christi | Celebrate and experience Corpus Christi at the National Shrine Grotto on Sunday, June 2! Join us in Eucharistic Procession, after each Mass, and walk over the beautiful traditional carpets for Our Lord, also known as alfombras. Created by local artists in different mediums the “Carpets for Christ” offer a vibrant, visual and inspirational encounter. For further information and to volunteer for this amazing event, please visit nsgrotto.org. |
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![Blessed Mary statue at the National Shrine Grotto](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/ns-grotto-with-mary-at-dusk-650-300.jpg) | 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. | - Mr. James A. Henderson, C'48
- Mr. Thomas W. Kosecevic, C'55 - 4/14/2024
- Mr. Rodney L. Pariser, C'55 - 5/3/2024
- Mr. James F. Bogan Jr., C'59 - 12/25/2023
- Dr. Francis J. Bonner Jr., C'64 - 4/29/2024
- Mr. Thomas B. Finan, C'64 - 4/3/2024
- Mr. Edward M. Curran Jr., C'65 - 5/4/2024
- Mr. Ernest R. "Ernie" Shriver, C'68 - 4/24/2024
- Mr. David C. Condron, C'73 - 5/11/2021
- Mrs. Kathleen A. McCann, C'74 - 10/12/2023
- Mr. Anthony J. Cristaldi, C'81 - 4/6/2024
- Mr. John Placido, C'89 - 3/29/2024
- Mr. Michael F. Sheehan, C'89 - 4/27/2024
- Mrs. Margaret Anne "Peg" Steele Baker - 4/8/2024
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Upcoming Events | Save the Date - Alumni Concert at Comus Farm
Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m.
Join the D.C. Alumni Chapter for a night of food, drinks, and music as we listen to Two of the Four preform. We have loved having them perform during the Reunion weekend festival and are excited to have another opportunity to jam out with them this year. | 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! | The Inaugural Emmit’s Open Athletic Department Golf Tournament
Monday, July 15
Join us at the Inaugural Emmit’s Open, a golf tournament benefitting the Mount’s Department of Athletics! Join us at the Waynesboro Country Club on Monday, July 15, 2024 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Registration and a grab and go lunch will be available starting at noon. Come ready to take on coaches, alumni, and many more in what will be an afternoon of friendly competition among the Division I athletic programs at the Mount. Concluding the event will be a seated dinner and awards ceremony at Waynesboro Country Club. Register for the Inaugural Emmit’s Open. | Save the Date - Baltimore Alumni Chapter Crab Feast
Sunday, August 18
Join the Baltimore Alumni Chapter for their annual Crab Feast at Ocean Pride Restaurant in Lutherville, Maryland! This event has the distinguished honor of being the longest running MSMU chapter event! | Save the Date - Washington, D.C., Alumni Chapter Annual Cider Event
Sunday, August 25
Plan to end the summer with the DC Alumni Chapter at Lone Oak Farm as we enjoy great cider and even better company. |
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Men's Athletic Schedules | ![baseball icon](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/atm-icon-baseball-125-125.png) ![track and field icon](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/atm-icon-track-and-field-125-125.png)
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![students holding thank you signs](//advancement-msmary-edu.cdn.technolutions.net/www/images/phonathon-students-saying-thank-you-650-300.jpg) | Giving Back to Support Our Future | As we approach the end of the Mount's fiscal year on June 30, 2024, your support is crucial in advancing the university's mission of excellence in education. Every donation helps fuel scholarships, innovative programs, and transformative experiences for our students. Together, let's ensure that Mount St. Mary's continues to thrive and inspire future generations of leaders. Give today and be a part of shaping a brighter tomorrow for our mountain home and the communities we serve. |
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