Do you like hotdogs? Do you like volleyball? come grab a grilled dog and play volleyball this evening at the residential quad! Grab a dog to go or just come for the volleyball too. All are welcome!
Welcome back to campus! Join us for the APC Welcome Back Meeting on Monday, August 31, at 7:30 PM in Knott Auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for all residents living in the Apartments, Powell Hall, and Cottages. Come meet your APC Resident Assistants and Coordinator, review key hallway expectations for the semester, and learn about upcoming community programs. You can find more information about the event here.
The Phillips Library will have a change in hours for the week of August 31 through September 5:
Hours will be posted on the front door and can also be viewed on the Phillips Library Hours page.
Check out all the first day of class photos in our Flickr photo album! Have a great start to your semester, Mounties!
Frederick County Public Library is coming to campus! Staff from FCPL will be here lending out library materials, issuing library cards, and providing more information about their services and programming. Phillips Library is excited to partner with FCPL so all members of the Mount community are able to access FCPL services at no cost. In addition to print books, DVDs, and programs, a library card with FCPL will also give you access to e-books, e-audiobooks, digital magazines, and movie streaming. Additional services and information are available at https://libguides.msmary.edu/fcpl.
A Night at the Delaplaine kicks off the Fine and Performing Arts season with an evening of music performed by Mount alumni, directed by Francesca Aguado Benner, lecturer in music and director of Mount Chorale. Alumni return to the stage that shaped them for a program open to the entire Mount community.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, 7 p.m.
DFAC – Horning Theatre (No ticket required)
Questions? Contact Francesca Aguado Benner at f.r.benner@msmary.edu.
The campus community is advised that sections of College Lane will be closed on Wednesday, September 2, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lot 14 will be closed all day and reserved for VIP parking for the event. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the following road closures will be in effect:
Please plan your travel accordingly and allow additional time when arriving on or departing from campus. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this temporary traffic adjustment.If you have questions, please contact Public Safety. Thank you for your understanding.
The Esports Program will be holding tryouts for our teams this next week from September 2-8. We have varsity teams in Smash Bros, Valorant, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals and Rocket League. Beyond our varsity teams, we're always open to starting new teams if there is enough student interest, so please fill out the form with your interests even if you don't compete in any of those games. We also welcome players of all skill levels and work to create multiple rosters for the games that we support so that students who are just starting to think about competitive play still have a place where they can learn and improve. Register for esports tryouts.
Faculty, need to be away at a conference, meeting, or other commitment? Use our new online form to request a Career Center speaker to offer your class a practical career session on topics such as resumes, internships, job searching, interviewing, and more: Request a Career Center speaker.
Welcome Back to Campus Cookout with the Resident Assistants of the Towers, Powell, and Cottages! Come meet your resident assistants and learn about campus resources and upcoming events happening throughout the year. For more details, visit the Cookout by the Towers event page.
The Center for Service & Justice, in partnership with the Town of Emmitsburg, will provide the Emmitsburg Neighborhood Meal on Wednesday, September 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to serve in the kitchen and to eat and engage in fellowship with the community. Email cfs@msmary.edu or register by Monday, September 7. Transportation will be provided to the first 30 volunteers. (If you intend to transport yourself, the event address is: Vigilant Hose Activities Bldg. | 17701 Creamery Rd. | Emmitsburg, MD 21727).
Do you love being a Mountaineer? We're looking for students to represent the Mount as panelists during our Open House programs. Panelists will share their experiences, answer pre-selected questions, and help prospective students and their families learn what life at the Mount is really like. We're seeking students from all class years who are involved in academics, athletics, Campus Ministry, SGA, clubs, intramurals, or other campus activities. This is a great opportunity to showcase your Mount pride, strengthen your public speaking skills, and make a lasting impact on future Mountaineers. Students selected to serve as panelists will be compensated for their participation. If you are interested, you can apply and find more information here.
Counseling Services provides free and confidential mental health support to all Mount students. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm in room 120 at the Lower McGowan Center. Walk-in sessions are available during office hours. Interested in meeting with a counselor? Schedule cousiling services with the Appointment Request Form.
Register for Applied Music Lessons during Add/Drop Week. One-on-one instruction in piano, voice, guitar and more, open to majors and non-majors at every level. Add/Drop Week closes tomorrow, Sept. 1. Register on MyMount. Search the applied lessons course for your instrument between FAMU 250-256. Questions? Contact Associate Professor of Music Mark Carlson, D.M.A., at carlson@msmary.edu.
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
Check out this month's ARCC and pool schedule!
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