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MU Alumni Update NewsletterMarch 2013

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1) From the Digital Archives Little Sisters Handbooks from the 1950s and 60s2) ldquoLadies Swing the Bluesrdquo Black Alumni Network Event Raises Funds for BookScholarship3) Alumnus Matthew Perry Receives US Department of State Heroism Award4) Campus Ministry Pilgrimage to Poland in May 20135) Spring Alumni Days for Soccer Volleyball and Menrsquos Lacrosse6) Upcoming Eventsshy April 9 630 pm HRM Speaker Series shy Leading Change at Goodwill Industries with DrJackie Hampshy April 10 615 pm Careers in Education Speaker Panel with the MU Society of HumanResource Management (SHRM) Chapter shy April 18 630 pm Get Your GOLD On Game Night at Continental (Graduates Of the LastDecade)shy May 2 Portfolio in Motion 2013 Cosmic Dreaming Premiere Nightshy May 4 Portfolio in Motion Alumni Wine amp Cheese Receptionshy Save the Date Homecoming and Reunion September 27shy29 2013

1) From the Digital Archives Little Sisters Handbooksfrom the 1950s and 60sIn conjunction with Marymountrsquos Founders Day the libraryoffers a look back at the Big SisterLittle Sister orientationprogram of the 1950s and 60s through the Little SistersHandbooks online exhibit Back in Marymountrsquos earlyyears orientation involved pairing each freshman girl with abig sister who would serve as mentor and guide to campuslife The handbooks provided information on what to bringimportant campus events places to see in the Washingtonregion and more

Step back in time through this online exhibit Additional information about the handbooks canbe found here under Little Sisters Handbooks

2) ldquoLadies Swing the Bluesrdquo Black Alumni Network Event Raises Funds for BookScholarshipOn Sunday March 10 a group of MU alumni and their guests pictured below attended theMetro Stage production of ldquoLadies Swing the Bluesrdquo which explores the jazz folkloremythologies and backstage stories of the 1940s and 50s The group was treated to a ldquoMeet theCastrdquo reception following the show Over $1800 was raised through ticket sales from the eventto benefit the Black Alumni Book Scholarship which assists students with the oftenoverlooked expense of college textbooks See more photos from the event on Facebook

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3) Alumnus Matthew Perry Receives US Department of State Heroism Award Marymount was recently notified by the US Department of State thatMatthew Perry 06 a special agent with the Departmentrsquos DiplomaticSecurity Service (DSS) received the Departmentrsquos Award for Heroismfrom then Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for his courageousactions during a terrorist attack on a motorcade in Peshawar Pakistan

In May 2011 Perry was driving in a motorcade traveling throughPeshawar when a vehicleshyborne improvised explosive device (VBIED)exploded next to the vehicle directly in front of his own He and threeother special agents quickly went to the aid of those trapped in thedamaged burning car They moved the injured agents to their vehicle and

transported them to safety Continue reading

4) Campus Ministry Pilgrimage to Poland in May 2013A message from Ashton Mallon campus ministerThis coming May 15 students 5 staff and 2 community members will be joining MarymountUniversityrsquos Campus Ministry for a 10shyday pilgrimage to Poland We will travel throughout thecountry visiting important sites from World War II influential places in the lives of StMaximillian Kolbe and St Faustina and particularly focusing on important places in the life ofthe late Pope John Paul II For both Catholics and nonshyCatholics John Paul II impacted theworld beyond measure we are excited to spend 10 days following his life

As many of you know the pilgrimage is an annual event for Marymountrsquos CMA and we knowthat we are so blessed to have the opportunity to go We do however need to raise $30000 inorder to supplement the cost for students Any help that you can provide would be greatlyappreciated Even a donation of $25 $50 or $100 helps us so very much Donations are taxshydeductible If you would like to help by donating please write a check to Marymount Universityand mail to

Ashton Mallon co Campus MinistryMarymount University2807 N Glebe RdArlington VA 22207Check Memo Line ldquoPoland Donationrdquo

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any help that you can give We would also love toreceive any prayer requests that you may have so we can carry them with us on the pilgrimageKnow of our deep prayers for each and every one of you and thank you for being a part of ourpilgrimage God bless you and your families

5) Spring Alumni Days for Soccer Volleyball and Menrsquos LacrosseWomenrsquos Volleyball Rec NightMonday April 8 8 pm Verizon Sports ArenaFormer players are invited back to campus for a Spring Alumni Match against the current teamContact Coach Beth Ann Wilson for more details or sign up online here

Mens Lacrosse Alumni Day

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Saturday April 13 12 pm Long Bridge ParkCome cheer on the Menrsquos Lacrosse Team as they battle Frostburg Stateon Senior Day Marymount will be hosting a tailgate for Menrsquos Lacrossealumni and guests beginning at noon at Long Bridge Park the regularseason game begins at 1 pm Alumni and their guests will gather fordinner following the game at a location to be announced Lodging isavailable next to the field at the Crystal City Double Tree Call 800shy222shyTREE or visit wwwdoubletreecom and use the Promotional CodeldquoMULrdquo for our special group rate Registration details coming soon

Soccer Alumni DaySaturday April 20 11 am Main Campus Playing FieldAll Marymount Menrsquos amp Womenrsquos soccer alumni are invited back tocampus for Soccer Alumni Day Come to the onshycampus Playing Fieldfor a BBQ and to watch or play in a coshyed 7shyonshy7 tournament Guests andfamilies are welcome Registration details coming soon

6) Upcoming EventsApril 9 630 pm HRM Speaker Series Leading Change at Goodwill Industries with DrJackie HampJoin us in the MU Ballston Center Truland Auditorium as we listen to the fascinating story ofhow Goodwill Industries navigated the ldquopermanent whitewatersrdquo of change Dr Jacquie Hampsenior director of Leadership Development at Goodwill Industries will share the tale of leadingculture change in a long standing traditional social services organization and how ittransformed itself into a revolutionary learning organization encompassing new learning andleadership practices She will address where Goodwill Industries is today and where it plans tobe in the future No RSVP necessary parking is extremely limited on campus For moreinformation please contact Mary Beth Hart at mhartmarymountedu

April 10 545 pm Careers in Education Speaker Panel with the MU Society of HumanResource Management (SHRM) Chapter Marymount University is proud to have a panel of local education professionals come speak toMU students alumni faculty and SHRM members about careers in education Joining thepanel will be Dr Phyllis Pajardo from Fairfax County Public Schools Allison Morley fromInternational Baccalaureate Elizabeth Pringle from the National Association of IndependentSchools and Elizabeth Roach from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington The event will take placeat the Marymount Ballston center and is FREE to attend Networking reception begins at 545pm program begins promptly at 615 pm and networking will continue after the program Formore information and to RSVP click here

April 18 6 pm Get Your GOLD On Game Night at Continental (Graduates Of the Last Decade)A night out in Rosslyn with FREE pool shuffleboard and coin operated pingpong and skee ball Plus get to know more about the MU GOLD program

May 2 630 pm Portfolio in Motion 2013 Cosmic Dreaming Premiere Night The premiere of Portfolio in Motion 2013 and presentation of theDesigner of the Year Award will be held on the evening ofThursday May 2 with a special cocktail reception preceding theshow Tadashi Shoji the founder and chief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection has beenselected to receive the Designer of the Year award Tickets are $100 and currently on salesponsorships are also available Continue reading about PIM 2013

May 4 630 pm Portfolio in Motion Alumni Wine and Cheese ReceptionEnjoy an exclusive reception before you have your chance to see Portfolio in

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Motion 2013 Cosmic Dreaming and the exciting new designs by Marymountfashion program students $25 price includes reception and reserved seating atthe fashion show plus a donation to the PIM Scholarship

Save the Date Homecoming and Reunion September 27shy29 2013More details to come this summer

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