Don't miss the deadline. Add/Drop ends today, Tuesday, September 1, at 5 p.m. Returning students can make changes in MyMount under the Registration tab, and freshmen or anyone needing assistance can stop by the Registrar's Office in Bradley Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Back from the Dead is a unique cemetery walk where saints and other characters come alive to reflect upon the "Last Things": death, judgment, heaven, and hell at the National Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg. Performance dates are October 9–11, 16–18, and 22–25. We ask that actors be available for most of the performance dates, but you will not be required to perform every night. If you would like to audition to perform one of the monologues, please come to the O'Hara Dining Room on September 2 from 5-7 p.m. No acting experience is needed!
Have a question and don’t know where to go? Stop by the Mount Proud Ask Desk in lower McGowan, Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Connect with a knowledgeable Mount Guide or student leader who can point you toward the right resources and help you get the answers you need. Bring your questions! We're here to help!
Come out and connect with the clubs, organizations, and campus resources at our annual Involvement Fair, known as Block Party! This is a chance for you to see what clubs and orgs are on campus, meet the board members, and find out what's happening during the semester/academic year! This is the happening event of the year you don't want to miss. Food trucks, giveaways, raffled prizes to win and caricature artist will be in attendance.This year is special because we are relaunching Mount Peak Rewards! Participants will receive 10 points for attending this event! Throughout the year there will be opportunities to garner additional points for a chance at the end of the semester to be entered into a raffle for some cool prizes! Details can be found on the Mount Peak Rewards page. We hope to see you there! So be sure to bring your roommate, friends, and let's get involved!
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.
Want help with one or more of your undergraduate courses? Please consider requesting a FREE Peer Tutor! Fill out a Peer Tutor Request Form for EACH class in which you would like a tutor.
Keep in mind the following:
Please see our Peer Tutoring page for the Tutoring Contract and our FAQs. Contact Kristin Sites at sites@msmary.edu for additional questions.
The Phillips Library will have a change in hours through September 5:
Hours will be posted on the front door and can also be viewed on the Phillips Library Hours page.
Register for Mixed Media (FAAR 215) during Add/Drop Week. Combine materials, images, textures and processes in unexpected ways — no prior mixed-media experience needed. Add/Drop Week closes Sept. 1. Register on MyMount Search FAAR 215. Questions? Contact Professor Elizabeth Holtry at holtry@msmary.edu.
Prof. Patrick A. Gill, MBA'19, will deliver a paper at the St. Basil Institute for a Theology of Creation conference at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, at the invitation of the Institute. His paper details the philosophical underpinnings of pantheism and necessitarianism and the Catholic magisterial response condemning each proposition.
Join us in Coad 158 for a fun-filled opportunity to explore our department’s clubs, meet fellow students and faculty, and enjoy a variety of games and activities. Pizza, snacks, and good vibes are all included! Come hang out, have some fun, and discover a club that’s right for you!
The Accounting and Finance Fair is open to all students and all majors! Explore careers in accounting and finance, connect with employers, and discover internship and job opportunities. Whether you’re exploring your options or preparing for life after graduation, this fair is for you! Contact the Career Center for more information at careercenter@msmary.edu.
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
Check out this month's ARCC and pool schedule!
Undergraduate
Accelerated / Adult UG, MAT, MED, MSABA
Graduate MBA, MSSM, MSHA, MSABA, MSB
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