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Handel's "Messiah": Celebrating a Hood Tradition
The Hood College Choir and the U.S. Naval Academy’s Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs will present the 60th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. in Hood’s Coffman Chapel. Doors will open one hour before each performance, which runs about one hour and 40 minutes. Tickets, which are available now, are $20 for adults and $15 for students.
Tickets may be purchased Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the information desk in the Whitaker Campus Center, or by calling (301) 696-3964. If available, tickets will be sold at the door. Coffman Chapel is handicapped accessible. For more information, read the full story.
New Members Named to Board of Trustees
Five new members were recently named to Hood’s board of trustees. The new members include Richard Adams, CEO and president of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce; J. Brian Gaeng, president of BlueRidge Bank; Gail L. Gamble, M.D., ’69, co-director of the lymphedema clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.; Mark Gaver, president and CEO of GTI in Germantown, Md.; and Janet Spaulding Nunn ’61, a civic leader and community volunteer and former president of Spaulding, Inc., in Meadeville, Pa.
Two additional members will join the board in March 2008. They are Eva Teig Hardy ’65, senior vice president of external affairs and corporate communications at Dominion Resources Services, Inc.; and Margery Elfin, Ph.D., Virginia E. Lewis professor emerita of politics at Hood. For more information about the new members of the board, read the full story.
Students and Donors Recognized at Reception
Current students as well as past and present donors were recognized at an endowed scholarship appreciation reception Sunday, Nov. 4. The countless individuals, organizations and foundations that have given to Hood have helped to establish nearly 200 named scholarships and support the education of a majority of Hood’s undergraduate students.
President Volpe Appointed to Board of UCC
Congratulations to President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., who was recently appointed to one of four at-large president roles for the Class of 2008 on the executive steering committee of the United Church of Christ Council for Higher Education. The position will offer vital insight into the life of UCC-related institutions and give them an opportunity to engage in the networking of the Council with the denomination.
Library Anniversary and Museum Grand Opening
The campus community gathered last month to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Beneficial-Hodson Library and the grand opening of the Hood History Museum. Tours of the museum are by appointment only. For more information or to schedule a tour, send an e-mail to Jan Samet O’Leary or call (301) 696-3934.
Professors Publish Scholarly Works
Martin Foys, Ph.D., associate professor of English, recently published “Virtually Anglo-Saxon: Old Media, New Media, and Early Medieval Studies in the Late Age of Print,” an exploration of the transmission of information from before the invention of the printing press to the present.
David Hein, Ph.D., professor and chair of Hood’s department of religion and philosophy, recently completed “Geoffrey Fisher: Archbishop of Canterbury, 1945-1961,” an account of the life and career of the 20th century archbishop.
To find out more about each publication, read the full story.
Student Wins Scholarship for Service
Erica Royer ’10 recently received a scholarship for her 10 years of service and commitment to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides trained guide dogs for the visually impaired.
New Purse Design
Kathy Pires-Lengyel ’81, creator of Significant Journey “purses with a purpose,” has introduced a new line of Nitty Gritty purses that are designed to the perfect size for carrying today’s necessities—an iPod, cell phone, driver’s license, credit cards and cash. The 4-inch wide, 7-inch high purse is available in four different styles. Ten percent of the profits from the sale of each purse go to charity organizations. For more information, visit www.significantjourney.com.
M.F.A. Student Publishes Pottery Book
Kristin Muller, a graduate student in Hood’s M.F.A. program, recently published a book entitled “The Potter’s Studio Handbook: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Hand-Built and Wheel-Thrown Ceramics.” Kristen, an education director for Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, Conn., has been a potter and teacher for 20 years. Her specialty is wood-fired ceramic sculptural vessels which she has exhibited throughout the United States and in Japan.
Give a New Name to Inter(net)actions
It’s time for a name change for Inter(net)actions and we’d like you to help us rename it! Any and all ideas are welcome! Submit your ideas via e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu.
Nominate Some Great Alums
The Alumnae and Alumni of Hood College is accepting nominations for three awards: Excellence in Alumna or Alumnus Service Award, Distinguished Alumna or Alumnus Award and Outstanding Recent Alumna or Alumnus Award. Each year, three distinguished alums are honored at the Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon during Reunion Weekend for their service to the College and for their career achievements.
Click here for additional information about the awards and to access the nominations form. Send completed forms to Linda S. Hoffman, director of alumnae and alumni relations, or e-mail your nomination to hoffmanl@hood.edu.
Reconnect With Your Classmates via E-mail
The classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 2003 have the opportunity to join a Yahoo! e-mail loop exclusively for their classes. This is an excellent way to find out what is going on with your classmates and their plans for Reunion.
If you don’t already have a loop for your class and are interested in starting one, all you need is an active e-mail account; you do not need to have an e-mail account through Yahoo. This opportunity is available to all classes as well as Reunion groups. Contact Bonnie Lightcap for more information.
R.S.V.P. for Events
To R.S.V.P. or for information on the upcoming events, e-mail us at alumoffice@hood.edu, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please continue to check our Web site for continuing updates on future events.
Hood Happy Hour Series Continues in Virginia
Thursday, Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Union Street Public House, 121 South Union St., Old Town Alexandria, VA. Gather with area alums to catch up with old friends, network and make new connections at one of our most popular events. To R.S.V.P., contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. The deadline to register is Nov. 13.
Cheer on the Blazers!
Join current students, faculty, staff and area alumnae and alumni in cheering the men’s basketball team on to victory as they take on Johns Hopkins in the Provident Bank Pride of Maryland Scholarship Basketball Tournament Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick.
Enjoy a reception prior to the game beginning at 5 p.m. in Hood’s Whitaker Campus Center Commons, where you can show your support for the Blazers while mixing and mingling with the Hood community and talking with President Volpe. For more details or to R.S.V.P., contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.
Noel Lester and Nancy Roldan in NYC
Thursday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., YASI Salon, 689 Fifth Ave., New York. The Lester and Roldan duo will be playing an arrangement written especially for them, in honor of their 30th anniversary tour, at the YASI Salon in New York City. Join area alums for a pre-concert reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Papillon Bistro and Bar, 22 East 54th St., New York. For more details, to R.S.V.P. and for tickets, contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.
Hagerstown Christmas Party
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m., Fountain Head Country Club, Hagerstown, Md. Please join President Volpe for dinner and a holiday greeting from the College. The cost of the dinner is $18. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Rebecca Fishack ’03 or call (240) 291-3049. The deadline to register is Dec. 13.
A Gathering in Denver, Colorado
Sunday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m., Denver Country Club, 1700 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO. Join area alums for a reception hosted by Jean Righter Bolle ’50. More details will follow.
Hood College Career Services
Take advantage of free lifetime services. We can help you with your résumé, give you advice on your job search and talk to you about career options and much more. Contact us by phone at (301) 696-3583 or by e-mail at careers@hood.edu to schedule an appointment.
Cumberland Valley Consortium Teacher Fair
Thursday, Nov. 15, 4-7 p.m., Gettysburg College. This annual job fair is especially for education majors and those in the education field. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the people with the power to hire you!
We Need Your Help
Recently Hood’s career center and office of service learning switched to a new service provider for its online mentor program. The new provider, Opportunities Network (OpNet), allows students and alums to interact with increased flexibility. Please update your account or register for a new account. Thank you!
Community Invited to Stargaze
Visit campus to view the stars, planets and other celestial bodies every Wednesday night through Dec. 5 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hood’s Williams Observatory. Ken Howard, lecturer in astronomy at Hood, will be available every Wednesday to answer questions. For more information, view the full story.
Hood Theatre Performs “Lysistrata”
A production of Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata” will be performed Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. by Hood College Theatre. The performances will take place in Hood’s Avalon Performing Arts Studio in the Tatem Arts Center. Tickets, which can be purchased at the door beginning 90 minutes before each performance, are $8 for general admission; $5 for Hood faculty and staff and other students; and free for Hood College students. For more information, read the full story.
Faculty Members Display Works in Hodson Gallery
An exhibition featuring works in photography, ceramics, printmaking and drawing by eight Hood faculty members will be on display through Dec. 16 in Hood’s Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center. For more information about the exhibit, contact Youngmi Organ, curator of the Hodson Gallery at (301) 696-3471 or read the full story.
Students Host Networking Reception
The Hood College Management Association invites alumnae and alumni, parents and friends to their networking reception Thursday, Nov. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Whitaker Campus Center Commons. The purpose of the reception is to help students learn about the importance of networking in a job search and to gain and use practical networking skills. To respond or for additional information, contact Candace Butler ’08.
Campus Hosts Annual Holiday Vespers
The annual Holiday Vespers, which will feature performances by student ensembles, carols, readings and a candle-lighting service will take place in Coffman Chapel Sunday, Dec. 2 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Wayne Wold, associate professor of music and College organist, or call (301) 696-3782.
Noel Lester and Nancy Roldan 30th Anniversary Tour
In a prelude to their Dec. 6 concert in New York, Noel Lester and Nancy Roldan will be in concert at Hood Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in Rosenstock Hall Auditorium. The duo, who will be performing on two Mason and Hamlin concert grand pianos, will premiere a work written especially for them in honor of their 30th anniversary tour. Admission to the concert is free and there is no reserved seating. For more information, contact Noel Lester or call (301) 696-3429.
Men's and Women's Cross Country
The men's cross country team placed five runners in the top 10 en route to a narrow 25-30 victory over Southern Virginia University. Sophomore William Andrews completed the 5K race with a time of 17:33 to take third overall while senior Faraz Shoai finished fourth in 17:41 and junior Nick Manning (left) came in fifth in 18:07. On the women's side, junior Danielle Sgro bested the field of 22 runners in a time of 20:26 in the 5K race. Hood won the invitational with 38 points, three better than second-place Villa Julie College and six better than third-place Southern Virginia University. Freshman Lauren Smith took runner-up honors with a time of 20:43 and senior Sara Stiles was eighth in 22:56.
Field Hockey
The seventh-seeded field hockey team fell to the second-seeded St. Mary's College (Md.) Seahawks 5-0 in the quarterfinal round of the Capital Athletic Conference tournament. Junior goalie Ashley Saylor made 14 stops in defeat, as the Blazers were outshot 38-5 in the contest. Sophomore Jen Graham collected three shots while senior Christa Lundskow notched a pair. Sophomore Sarah Balukoff (left) was credited with three defensive saves and freshman Patsy Davis tallied one in the losing cause.
Men's and Women's Swimming
Junior Matt Haynes lowered his school record in the 50 free (22.31) against Marymount University. Senior Jason Kinder won the 500 free (5:24.43) and freshman Robert Ennis (1:06.75) won the 100 breast in his Hood debut. Kinder won the 1000 free (11:06.23), Ennis won the 200 breast (2:33.85) and freshman Kyle Atras won the 500 free (7:35.48) against York. Senior Katie Hitchens won the 50 free in both meets and captured the 100 free (58.31) against Marymount. Against the Spartans, senior Amy Kaufman (left) won the 500 (5:44.11) and 1000 (11:39.67) freestyles and freshman Kim Wolfgang bested the field in the 200 individual medley (2:26.90).
Men's Soccer
The men's soccer team was eliminated from the Capital Athletic Conference tournament by top-seeded Salisbury University by a final of 9-0. Despite holding Salisbury's leading scorer, Kyle Sterling, scoreless on the afternoon, the Sea Gulls amassed a total of 35 shots on the day, including 17 on goal. Sophomore Shawn Fernholz made seven saves in the loss as the Blazers managed just one shot, that by freshman Adam Peterson (left) in the first half.
Women's Soccer
Senior Courtney DeSisto (left) had a memorable Senior Day as she scored the lone goal of the contest to lift the Blazers to a 1-0 Capital Athletic Conference victory at Thomas Athletic Field. DeSisto netted the 10th goal of her career in the blue and gray in the 23rd minute off a rebound. After Hood's game with Goucher College was postponed, the sixth-seeded Blazers traveled to Fredericksburg, Va., to take on the sixth-seeded Mary Washington Eagles in their first-ever CAC tournament. Hood fell 3-0 to the Eagles despite 11 saves by freshman keeper Rachelle Buhrman.
Volleyball
Junior Jamie Gardner (left) and freshman Kristina Straub each recorded double-doubles but the Blazers came up short, falling 3-1 on Senior Day to the visiting Wesley College Wolverines in a Capital Athletic Conference match at Gambrill Gymnasium. Gardner finished with a team-high 13 kills and 10 digs while Straub tallied 18 assists and 29 digs. Senior Caroline Woodhams made her return to the court for the first time since Sept. 19 and set up 14 Blazer kills to go along with three of her own. Senior Jamie Bussey registered 31 digs to lead the defense.
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Inter(net)actions, November 13, 2007: This edition of Inter(net)actions is also available on the Hood College Web site.
