Welcome to Day 4 of the 2026 Social Justice Teach-In! Today we have a full day of classes open to the community and the keynote address at 4 pm in Laughlin Auditorium.
The following classes will be held in O'Hara Dining Room and by Zoom. Check your email for the Zoom link.
Students: Each class you attend is worth 1 point towards the prize raffle.
Students: this event is worth 5 points towards the prize raffle.
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.
Calling all makers! Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders lately? Worried or burned out? Join us tonight from 7-9 p.m. for a relaxing evening and make your own stress ball. Take it home to use on stressful days. We'll see you here; keep making!
Celebrate the first day of spring with a sweet treat! Stop by the PAC to enjoy a free Rita’s Italian Ice while supplies last. Bring your friends, enjoy the start of warmer weather, and take a moment to celebrate happiness with us. This event is free and open to all students—just come by and grab a cup before they’re gone!
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.
Mount Mania will take place on campus on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the ARCC. We look forward to welcoming over 1,500 guests to campus as they explore all that the Mount has to offer and solidify their decision to join our community.
With this significant number of visitors, we anticipate increased vehicle traffic on campus. To ensure the event runs smoothly, we are providing parking guidance for all campus community members:
Thank you for your cooperation in making Mount Mania a welcoming and successful event for prospective students and their families.
Need to make it to the grocery store or pharmacy, or want to have lunch out with friends? Want to shop at a huge Goodwill? Don’t have a car or want to save your gas? Hop on a shuttle to shop, dine, and have fun with friends!
Shuttles this semester will rotate weekly between Gettysburg and Thurmont. This Sunday’s shuttle is heading to Thurmont. Shuttles run continuously from noon – 5 p.m. to the Weis Markets in Thurmont. Last shuttle leaves the Mount at 4 p.m. Students can pick-up the shuttle at the John Paul Plaza outside of McGowan Center.
Shops in Thurmont include Weis Markets, Goodwill, Los Amigos, Simple Asia, Dunkin’, Verizon, Mountain Gate, Roy Rogers, and more.
Calling all students interested in an academic leadership opportunity! The Office of Advising is currently recruiting students to serve as Advising Peer Leaders from August 2026 to May of 2027. If you are looking to get involved on campus and build connections, check out the application link for more information!
Apply to be an Advising Peer Leader by Sunday, March 22.
Current sophomores and juniors who meet the criteria below are eligible to apply for additional scholarship dollars. Multiple students will be selected. If selected, the additional scholarship amounts will range from $500 to $1,800 and are awarded for next year. Application Deadline is April 30, 2026. If you are receiving the Upper-class Scholarship this year, you must reapply to be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year. Scholarship Criteria:
How to Apply:
Faculty reference includes an assessment of your involvement within the Mount community. You may wish to supply your faculty reference with a resume or list of activities when you send them the link. Also, please give faculty ample time to complete the online form. Email questions to financialaid@msmary.edu.
The Mount Bookstore is now accepting Fall 2026 course material submissions to the Adoption and Insights Portal/AIP. The deadline for Fall 2026 information is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. If you have questions, please reach out to Michael Kotlinski (m.j.kotlinski@msmary.edu). For those using digital content for your course, please view the Instructor Kickoff Guide for Canvas (.pdf).
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
Check out this month's ARCC and pool schedule!
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