Come out to the PAC parking lot this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a FREE car wash. Come get your car sparkling clean at no cost or volunteer to help us wash cars. Donations are welcome for Operation Mato Grosso missions in South America. Get your car clean while supporting a great cause. Every dollar makes a difference!
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.
We are excited to welcome Camp Eder to campus on April 27! Camp Eder is a Christian summer camp and retreat center that offers a variety of outdoor, adventure-based programs focused on leadership, community and faith development. Representatives will be available during lunch hours in Patriot Hall to share information about:
If you are looking for a meaningful and engaging way to spend your summer, we encourage you to stop by, meet the team and learn more about what Camp Eder has to offer. We hope to see you there!
Looking for a leadership position and love the outdoors? Outdoor Adventures is recruiting leaders and explorers for the upcoming fall semester!
Join us on Tuesday, April 28, from 3:30-4:30 pm in ARCC-Office 215. You will learn about each position, speak with our current leaders, and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
Join us for Noche Latina 2026! A celebration of Latino culture featuring food, dancing, a live DJ, and a 21+ bar. The event will take place on May 1 at 8 p.m. in the PAC. All-white attire is encouraged.
Attention shuttle users - this is an important survey to help better serve you! Transit Services of Frederick County is looking for public feedback from users and potential users of the Emmitsburg Thurmont Shuttle. Transit is investigating potential timing and route modifications to the shuttle to improve service and access to locations along the route, including downtown Frederick, downtown Thurmont, downtown Emmitsburg, and Mount St. Mary's University.
In order to better serve the needs of the community, Frederick County seeks public input as part of the evaluation process. Please share your thoughts by taking the survey so that the project team can make informed decisions with your input in mind.
Questions? Please reach out to jmckay@frederickcountymd.gov.
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
Check out this month's ARCC and pool schedule!
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