At 4 p.m. on March 16 in Laughlin Auditorium, the Bolte School of Business welcomes President of Sinnott Executive Consulting and accomplished national speaker and writer Dan Sinnott, C77. Prior to starting his own consulting firm, Dan served as a CEO of community hospitals, a large academic medical center and also a member of an executive leadership team of a large, national healthcare system. He holds an MBA in Health Administration from Temple University and a BA in Social Welfare/ Sociology and a minor in psychology from the Mount.
Sell Your Way to Success:
Nothing moves forward until something is sold. Every interview, promotion, strategy or relationship depends on your ability to influence others. Whether you’re selling a vision, a budget or your own leadership, success comes down to one skill—selling.
This program will highlight the importance of mastering this skill, review the steps of the sales process, how to “Ask” insightful questions to overcome fear, learn how to handle objections and how to get more results and success in your life.
The 2026 Social Teach-In starts today! We hope you will join us throughout the week for events and classes connected to our theme, "Hope in Action: Discovery for the Common Good." Watch this space every day this week to keep up with what's happening in the Teach-In.
Students: this event is worth 3 points towards the 8 total required to enter the prize raffle.
Calling all makers! We have a busy week here at the Makers House. Starting today, we have not one, but TWO workshops. "Mend it" Monday is back from noon-4 p.m. Bring in your broken stuff and Makers House staff will do their best to fix it! Ripped jeans, popped buttons, broken mugs, lamps, you name it. Then join us tonight from 6-8 p.m. for a Spa Night. Make your own customized bath bomb and body scrub! Then, on Thursday, join us again to prepare for the remainder of a possibly stressful semester; make a stress ball to help you make it to the very end. We'll look forward to seeing you here; keep making!
Calling all Mountaineers! Outdoor Intramurals are starting soon! Sign-ups for 5v5 flag football and 7v7 outdoor soccer are open now. Flag football begins March 23 and will be played on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Soccer begins March 25 and will be played on Wednesdays each week. Register on IMLeagues or visit @mountrecwell on Instagram to sign up. We hope to see you out on the field this spring!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with creativity—and something sweet! Join us for the Shamrock Sweets Social on Tuesday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. in the O’Hara Dining Room. All are invited to decorate and create a St. Patrick’s Day–themed cupcake or cookie. Whether you go all out with green frosting and sprinkles or keep it simple, it’s a fun way to celebrate the holiday with friends. During the event, Professor Mike Miller will also share photos and information about the Fall 2026 study abroad trip to Ireland, including details on how to register and get involved. Come for the treats, stay for the festive fun—and learn about an exciting opportunity to explore Ireland! Sponsored by the Mount Guides.
Join us at the PAC Pub for St. Patrick’s Day Trivia on Tuesday, March 17 from 7-10 p.m. Test your knowledge with a fun round of trivia featuring questions about Irish culture, St. Patrick’s Day traditions, pop culture and more. Participants will compete individually, and prizes will be available for those who score the highest. Come enjoy a relaxed and festive evening at the PAC Pub, and see how lucky your trivia knowledge is. The bar will also be open for alcohol purchases during the event.
Curious about a major that blends creativity, technology, and real-world impact? Visit us outside of Patriot Hall on March 18 from noon-1 p.m. to learn more about instructional design and see how this major can open doors in education, business, media, and beyond.
Why IDT at the Mount?
Who is IDT right for?: Communicators, creatives, problem-solvers, prospective leaders, and anyone who likes turning complex ideas into clear learning.
Join us for a series of discussions highlighting the importance of faith in the context of career vocations. The goal of these panels is to encourage members of the Mount community, especially undergraduate students, to consider how we might live out our university’s mission as ethical leaders through our careers. All are welcome to attend!
*Refreshments (appetizers, water, and soft drinks) will be provided at all events!* This series is funded by the Monsignor Tinder Endowment. Please contact Sarah Krueger (s.b.krueger@msmary.edu) with questions or if you are interested in being involved in future events.
Looking for ways to make your graduate degree more affordable? A graduate assistantship can provide significant tuition benefits while helping you build your resume. In this webinar, we'll walk through the application process, eligibility requirements, timelines, and what to expect. Join us to learn more! Please note: Due to the rigorous nature of the Physician Assistant program, PA students are strongly discouraged from pursuing graduate assistantship positions. Register for the graduate assistantship application webinar.
Our keynote speaker for this year’s Social Justice Teach-In is Sonya S. Cronin, Ph.D., who will deliver an address entitled, "Hope and Help: The Making of Public Theology." Dr. Cronin is a lecturer at Florida State University and teaches for their International Programs in London and Florence. She founded The Carrier Pigeon Post, a nonprofit periodical that sends hope and help into prisons by means of stories and humanities education. She is the author of The Repentance of YHWH: Mark's Gospel of Universal Inclusion, published by Fortress Press. The Center for Service & Justice has been collaborating with The Carrier Pigeon Post for the past two years. A piece written by the Mount’s own Laila Jefferson, C’27, a telling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, was published in The Carrier Pigeon Post last autumn. Please join us for this keynote address in Laughlin Auditorium on Thursday, March 19, at 4 p.m.!
Mount Students for Life is holding a baby supply drive now until Friday March 20! All donated items will go to the Catoctin Pregnancy Center in Emmitsburg. Help us support women in need and support life! Bins to drop items are located by Saxby's in the AC, in the Science building on the second floor, the lower level of the ARCC and Lower McGowan. The following items have been requested as high needs by the pregnancy center:
Join Outdoor Adventures for a FREE Hike to the Great Falls National Park, VA on Saturday, March 21. Mount Students Only. The van departs from McGowan at 9 a.m. and returns to campus by 5:30 p.m. Please reserve your seat by 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Proper hiking attire & footwear, and a backpack with water and snacks are highly recommended. Please direct any questions to adventures@msmary.edu.
Join the Mount's Physician Assistant Program on March 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for an in-person information session covering curriculum, clinical experiences, the admissions process and more! Learn how Mount graduates can receive special consideration and hear from our current PA students. The information sessions will be followed by a raffle prize drawing, Q&A session and a tour of the new facility. Registration is required.
The Recreation & Wellness Department is enlisting help from Mount students and employees to help the department grow and thrive for years to come. In order for us to do that, we need feedback from the campus community. We have created a satisfaction survey that covers areas of the department, such as operations, intramurals, outdoor adventures, etc. The last day to complete the survey is March 23. Thank you in advance for your participation! Take the survey.
Once again, we are excited to share a shuttle to aid students in getting to BWI or Dulles (IAD) at the conclusion of the semester. The registration form to participate in the airport shuttle on Sunday, May 17 at 7 a.m. is now available via MyMount. One way travel to the airport is $25. Payment is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Space is first-come, first-served. All registrations must be submitted by Sunday, May 3, at 5 p.m.
With midterms in full swing, don't forget that you can request a Peer Tutor for one or more of your undergraduate courses! Request a tutor through the Peer Tutoring Request Form. Please fill out one of these forms for EACH class in which you would like a tutor. Important notes:
Please see our Peer Tutoring website for the Tutoring Contract and our FAQs. Contact Kristin Sites (sites@msmary.edu) for additional questions.
Students are welcome to use the Frederick campus as a quiet place to study during the week. Study space is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the building is open. Feel free to stop by between classes, meet with classmates, or spend time working on assignments in a focused environment. If you have questions about using the space, please contact the DCS campus office!
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
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