Come honor those who have shaped the Mount's mission of faith, service, and community during Founders Week!
On September 21 at 5 p.m. in Coad 211, the Health Professions Club is hosting a representative from St. Joseph's University who will present about their OT, PT, Pharmacy and PA programs. Pizza and light refreshments will be provided!
Join the Criminal Justice Student Association meet the CJSA board in AC 127! The officers will introduce themselves and give an overview of what the club has to offer!
Calling all makers! We have a multitude of creative workshops for you this week. Tomorrow night from 6-8 p.m., join us to make Japanese inspired Paper Fans and Lanterns. On Wednesday afternoon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., learn how to make an heirloom box out of wood (proper attire is required). Thursday night from 6-8 p.m., learn how to tie knots to make macrame decorations for your room. Finally, on Friday evening from 5-7 p.m., learn how to use bleach to personalize your clothing in new ways (proper attire required). We can't wait to see you around. Keep making.
The American Red Cross needs your help! Come donate blood to help save another person's life. The Center for Service & Justice will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, September 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Delaplaine Commons (located in the Coad Science Building). Please register in advance!
Celebrate Miniature Golf Day! ⛳
Join Student Engagement on Tuesday, September 22, from 6-10 p.m. for a completely free evening of miniature golf at Lincoln Links in Gettysburg! Simply show your Mount student ID when you arrive and enjoy a round of mini golf with friends. Need a ride? Free van transportation will be available, but students must register in advance through the PEAK app. Visit PEAK for transportation sign-up information and complete event details. Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and come celebrate Miniature Golf Day with us!
The National Shrine Grotto welcomes the St. Bernadette Relics Tour for two days of veneration during their USA tour, Journey of Grace. Visit www.nsgrotto.org/events for more information. Questions? Contact Lisa Rush at 301-447-5521 or l.m.rush@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!
Adventure awaits at The Great Frederick Fair on Friday, September 25 from 4- 9 p.m.! Registration opens today, Friday, 9/18, at 9 a.m. for a free shuttle and free admission. The shuttle will leave the Mount on Friday, September 25 at 4 p.m. and return at 9 p.m. Registration covers transportation, parking, and admission, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come explore and learn more about Frederick County that Mount St. Mary’s University calls home! Be sure to bring some spending money for rides, food, and games. Learn more about The Great Frederick Fair and plan your trip. Register for your spot on the shuttle!
Are you ready to grow as a leader, strengthen your impact on campus, and connect with other students who are passionate about making a difference? We invite you to join us for the 2026 Fall Leadership Summit, themed Created to Lead, inspired by our campus theme, Created, and the truth found in Ephesians 2:10:
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Whether you currently serve in a leadership role or are interested in becoming a leader on campus, this summit is designed to help you discover and develop the gifts, skills, and confidence needed to lead effectively among your peers. Registration is required. Be sure to reserve your spot.
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. in Knott Auditorium for the Alumni Wind Ensemble’s American Semiquincentennial Concert. Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the concert showcases the diversity of American music through a program that moves from historic marches and spirituals to jazz and Broadway, including selections from Bernstein’s West Side Story that trace the Puerto Rican and Caribbean sounds brought to the Broadway stage.
"A celebration of Mount St. Mary's University's wind ensemble legacy, which is our graduates who continue to share music with people." — Dr. Mark Carlson
Free and open to the Mount community. No RSVP required. Questions: contact Dr. Mark Carlson, carlson@msmary.edu
Meet the Advancement team, connect with other first-year students, and enjoy complimentary ice cream from The COW. Bring your friends, play some lawn games, and celebrate the start of an amazing year. We can't wait to meet you!
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Accelerated / Adult UG, MAT, MED, MSABA
Graduate MBA, MSSM, MSHA, MSABA, MSB
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