A cozy fall afternoon, sweet treats, and a chance to grab a treat with friends. Autumn Bites is your invitation to jump into the fall season! Stop by Patriot Hall on September 25 from noon to 2 p.m. to decorate your own autumn‑themed sugar cookie, hang out with the Class of 2029 and enjoy a sweet, creative break in the middle of the day.
Celebrate the Anniversary of the Chapel of Immaculate Conception this Sunday, Sept. 27 with Mass at 7:00PM followed by pizza in the Frassati Room next door - a great way to conclude Founders Week at Mount St. Mary's!
The Mount Women's Lacrosse staff is looking for managers for the 2026-27 season. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: filming practices/games, time keeping during practices/games and potential travel with the team. Managers are compensated for their time. Please reach out to Coach Lo for details if you have interest at: lschwarzmann@msmary.edu
Join us tonight to learn how to bleach paint fabric to personalize your clothing. Limited supplies available, BYOC (bring your own clothing)!
The Mount Bookstore has opened the Adoption & Insights Portal for both the Winter '27 term and Spring '27 term.
Thursday, October 15 is the deadline for instructors to submit course material for both terms. Allowing the Mount Bookstore time to review, research, and order the correct course material (digital and physical) before the end of the fall semester.
Thank you for your assistance to avoid course material delays for our students.
Please reach out to Michael Kotlinski, (m.j.kotlinski@msmary.edu) if you have any questions.
Mounties, support a Mount alum and grab some coffee! ☕️💙
Honeyroot Coffee Co. is a locally based mobile espresso bar owned by Kaitlyn Ridenour, a former Mount women’s lacrosse player! Honeyroot recently stopped by campus to serve the women’s lacrosse team, and now they’re extending a special offer to the entire Mount community. Stop by the Thurmont Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m.–noon and show your Mount ID to receive 10% off your order. The market is located at 21 Frederick Road in Thurmont. Come grab a coffee, explore the local farmer’s market, and support a fellow Mountie and her business! 🏔️☕️
Freshmen and New Transfers! Move-in day photos are officially live on Flickr - take a look, download, and share!
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
Need to make it to the grocery store or pharmacy, or want to have lunch out with friends? Want to shop at the 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. (pick-ups are approximately every 30-40 minutes) Last shuttle leaves the Mount at approximately 3:50 p.m. Students can pick-up the shuttle at the John Paul Plaza outside of McGowan Center.
Shops include Weis Markets, Los Amigos, Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, Mountain Gate Family Restaurant, and more! Shuttles are first-come, first-served. Please bring your MountCard (physical card or digital card).
The Center for Service & Justice is partnering with Special Olympics Maryland for the Fall Sports Festival 2026! This is the 38th year Fall Fest has been celebrated here at the Mount, and takes place Saturday, October 17. Fall Fest completes the Long-Distance Running, Powerlifting, Flag Football, and Tennis seasons and features over 400 Special Olympics Maryland athletes in competition.
Come volunteer and be part of this exciting day! Volunteers with and without sports experience are needed to assist with timing, scorekeeping, awards operations, and more. Trainings will be offered the week and morning of the event, so you will have plenty of support (especially if this is your first volunteer experience)! You will also receive lunch and a volunteer T-shirt as thanks for your service.
Volunteer registration is now live. If you wish to volunteer as part of a group, each member of your group should register for the same venue and time slot.
If you have any questions or concerns about registering and/or volunteering, please visit the Center for Service & Justice (McGowan 116) or email cfs@msmary.edu for answers and guidance.
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