Kearney & Company will be on campus on September 14th! Enjoy a cup of coffee while connecting with accounting and IT professionals. They will be at the Bream Academic Commons and visiting classes from 10a.m.-2:30p.m. View event details and register on Handshake.
Calling all makers! Join us this week for more creative workshops led by our incredible student leaders! Tonight from 8-10pm, stop by to enjoy a s'more, good company, and make a poster for your new room. On Wednesday from 11am-1pm, bring your lunch and a crochet, knitting, or sewing project for some stitching fellowship and soda sipping. That evening, from 7-9pm, learn to sew your favorite shape, letter, or animal from scratch! Stay tuned for workshops this month in woodworking, ceramics, DIYs, paper crafts, and so much more.
The Mount’s Office of University Marketing & Communications is currently seeking student extras to participate in a marketing video Wednesday, September 16th, at 3 possible select times. Students will not have to recite or memorize any lines and are only requested to participate in 1 to 3 staged scenes, depending on your availability (interested students do not have to participate in all 3 scenes but are more than welcomed to). The department asks any interested students to complete this form and follow up emails will be sent out accordingly.
Don't miss a rare opportunity to network with professional staff of AstraZeneca! Undergraduate seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in exploring careers in business, healthcare, technology, analytics, communications, and related fields are invited to “Give Back Day” on Wed., Sept. 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the AstraZeneca campus in Gaithersburg. Please note that this is not a career fair. Rather, it is a professional development and career exploration day that will give students the opportunity to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry, gain practical career advice, engage with AstraZeneca professionals, and explore potential career paths. Students interested in attending must register in advance by Monday, September 14 at 5 p.m. Register for OBU University Give Back Day.
Students interested in riding in the University's van should register in Handshake. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis. The van will leave campus at 6:15 a.m. Students should meet in the Career Center, McGowan Hall, Room 240 prior to departure time. For more information, contact careercenter@msmary.edu or call (301) 447-5202.
Join us Tuesday, September 16 from noon to 1 p.m. in Patriot Hall, O'Hara Dining Room for a special Kitchen101 event featuring Frank's Red Hot® and learn how to make a delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip that's perfect for game days, and sharing with friends. At this interactive event, you will pick up easy cooking tips, make buffalo dip from scratch, and take home fun Frank's Red Hot swag. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance! Register for Kitchen101.
Students interested in joining the Mount program in Dublin for the spring semester are invited to an information session on Wednesday at 4pm in KAC107. Professor Towle will give an presentation about the program and take questions. The Dublin program is the same cost as staying on campus, except for the plane ticket.
Health Professions Club & Advising Kickoff Meeting - The Office of Undergraduate Health Professions Advising supports students exploring careers in healthcare—including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, PA, PT, optometry, podiatry, and more. Join us for our first meeting on September 16 at 5:30 p.m. (Location TBD). Connect with peers, learn about pre-nursing advising, Mission of Mercy volunteer opportunities, and access our Microsoft Teams advising resources. Join the Health Professions distribution group to receive the meeting Zoom link and upcoming updates. If the link does not work, email healthprofessions@msmary.edu to be added.
Whether you've always wanted to be a lawyer or if law school is something you occasionally wonder about, you're invited to a meeting with the Mount's Pre-Law Director, Prof. Ed Egan. Find out how the Pre-Law Program can help you decide if law school is for you, how to prepare for law school, and hear about our Pre-Law activities for the year. Join us on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. in Location: Knott AC 127 (Donovan Seminar Room).
Come honor those who have shaped the Mount's mission of faith, service, and community during Founders Week!
The American Red Cross needs your help! Come donate blood and help save a life. The Center for Service & Justice is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, September 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Delaplaine Commons (Coad Science Building). Schedule your donation appointment.
Looking for a flexible job that fits your class schedule while building valuable professional skills? Student employment positions for undergraduate students are available across campus, offering a great way to gain hands-on experience and get involved in the Mount community. Benefits of student employment include:
Positions are filled on an ongoing basis throughout the year, so check back regularly for new openings. View open positions and apply on Workday. For questions regarding student employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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. Apply to be a student panelist.
Have high school catching experience? Mount softball is looking for current Mount students interested in serving as a bullpen catcher for team practices and games. Prior catching experience is required. Selected catchers receive team gear and the opportunity to be part of the Mount softball program. Interested? Reach out to nagro@msmary.edu to learn more.
Bring out your recyclables! Beginning Thursday, September 10, the Center for Service & Justice’s Common Good Initiative, Mount Recycling, will collect discarded recyclables from the Terrace, Pangborn, and Powell halls. Collection will take place in the lounges* every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. *Whether all three halls will be collected from will depend on weather conditions and volunteer coverage. If you are interested in volunteering to support these efforts, please email cfs@msmary.edu.
Bring your favorite people to the Mount for a weekend of family and fun! FamilyFest is happening October 23-25, with events, performances, athletics, and plenty of ways to show your family what makes the Mount so special. Registration is just $5 per person (some events require an additional fee). Register by October 14 and get ready for a weekend you won't want to miss!
Come support our Mountaineers at this week's home games:
Check out this month's ARCC and pool schedule!
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