REUNION WEEKEND: Reunion Weekend 2006 is Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4. Please join the classes of 1926, 1931, 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1958, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 for this year's reunion. Come to campus for this special weekend and participate in seminars, campus tours, the Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon and much more. Be sure to take advantage of the "early bird" registration fee by getting your completed form in the mail by May 19. Click here to download the reunion schedule and brochure. All alums are welcome!

KUDOS! Sue Hecht '85, former CEO of Heartly House, was honored for her commitment and 13 years of service to that agency when the boards of directors of Heartly House and the Frederick County Community Foundation approved changing the name of The Heartly House Fund held by the Community Foundation to The Sue Hecht Heartly House Fund. Heartly House serves victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and child abuse. Congratulations, Sue!

ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI AWARDS ANNOUNCED: The Awards Committee of the Alumnae and Alumni of Hood College are pleased to announce the recipients of the alumnae and alumni awards for this year. The awards ceremony will be held during the Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon Saturday, June 3. The Outstanding Recent Alumna/us award will be presented to Rachel Paine Caufield '95; the Distinguished Alumna/us awards will be presented to Eleanor Gambrill Bowers '46 and Anna Johnson-Winegar '76; and the Excellence in Alumnae/i Service award will be presented to Susan Peters Wirths '56. Click here to read more about the alumnae and alumni awards and the 2006 recipients.

STUDENTS PRESENT DEPARTMENTAL HONORS RESEARCH PROJECTS: This year, 17 students from 10 academic departments presented their yearlong research projects to the Hood community. The honor students are designated Christine P. Tischer Scholars, named in honor of alumna and former member of the Board of Trustees Christine Plankenhorn Tischer '65 who helps fund the program. Click here for the list of students and their projects.

PRESIDENT VOLPE SHARES HIS LOVE OF READING: President Volpe, along with several Frederick County business leaders and educators, was invited to participate in Reading Day at Valley Elementary School in Jefferson, Md. President Volpe was honored to read to two-second grade classes and to meet many Hood alumnae and alumni who are teachers and administrators at Valley Elementary.

HOOD STUDENTS TAKE A NONTRADITIONAL SPRING BREAK: Laura Moore, assistant professor of sociology, and 29 Hood students spent their spring break in New Orleans helping to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The program, "Alternative Spring Break," attracted more than 650 students from 81 schools from around the country. Hood was honored for its participation as one of the smallest colleges with one of the largest contingents of volunteers. Their weeklong trip consisted of working in groups of 10 to dismantle homes destroyed by the hurricane. Hood students returned to campus tired but satisfied, knowing their help made a difference.

SPANISH AUTHOR LECTURES ON SHORT STORY WRITING: On Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Avalon Performing Arts Studio, Tatem Arts Center, Ana Maria Moix will lecture on the art of short story writing. Click here for the full story.

ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT: An exhibition of art created by Hood alumnae and alumni will be on display from April 26 – June 25, in the Hodson Gallery of Tatem Arts Center. Please join us for one of two receptions to be held on Wednesday, April 26, and during Reunion Weekend on Saturday, June 3. Both receptions will be from 6-8 p.m.

CAN YOU GIVE AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME?: As part of the Adopt-A-Dorm program, join us on Sunday, May 7 at noon, to help stuff goody bags for students during exam time. Each year the Campus Activities Board (CAB) stuffs goody bags ordered by parents for their daughter or son. If you can help us please contact Anita Juliano Harvey '81 at princessmommy89@yahoo.com to sign up or for more information.

THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING THE CALL! The generosity of our alums that responded to the spring phonathon made it a success. This spring $72,362 was raised through the phonathon, bringing this year's fall and spring phonathon total to $315,546. If you have not made your annual funds gift or pledge, you may do so online by clicking here or by calling (800) 707-5280, option 4. Thank you.

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2006, noon, brown bag lunch at Amgen, Inc., 555 13th Street NW, Suite 600 West, Washington, D.C. Please join area alums for an informal lunch. The event is hosted by Donna Peterson '79 and Jewel Smith '96. R.S.V.P. to Jewel Smith at (202) 585-9625 or jewels@amgen.com.

ALUMNAE HOUSE, HOOD COLLEGE, Friday, April 28, 2006, 3-4:30 p.m., P. Buckley Moss, the nationally known artist who painted "Hood College Days" and established the P. Buckley Moss Award for Special Education at Hood, will sign prints of her Hood painting and sign already framed prints. Ten percent of the proceeds of the sale of the Hood print will support the scholarship fund.

BALTIMORE, Md., Sunday, April 30, 2006, 4-6 p.m., cocktail reception at Oak Crest, 8800 Walther Blvd., Parkville, Md. Please join us in welcoming President Volpe, who will deliver greetings and share news of the College. Cost is $10 per person, with a cash bar.

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 6 p.m., Fountain Head Country Club. Please join us in welcoming Genevieve Gessert, Sophia M. Libman National Endowment for Humanities assistant professor, who will discuss her experiences at the archaeology dig at Ostia, Italy, as well as the art and archaeology program at Hood. Cost is $17.50 per person, with a cash bar. Please respond by Friday, April 28 to Virginia Gambrill Hendrickson '44 at (301) 739-5815.

Save The Date events are scheduled, and we will continue to keep you updated as plans become definite. If you have any questions about the upcoming events, e-mail us at alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2 or (301) 696-3900.

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 at (301) 696-3583 or by e-mail at careers@hood.edu to schedule an appointment.

STARGAZING AT HOOD: Hood's Williams Observatory will be open free of charge from 8:30-9:30 p.m. each Wednesday (unless the College is closed) through May 3, 2006. Ken Howard, lecturer in astronomy, will be available to answer questions and assist in providing views of celestial sites through telescopes. Click here for more information.

STUDENT MUSIC CONCERT: Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 8-10 p.m., Brodbeck Music Hall. Please join us for the honors recital performed by advanced students in applied music.

LECTURE ON GERBERT D'AURILLAC AND THE SPANISH MARCH: Tuesday, May 2, 2006, 1 p.m., Room 131 in the Hodson Science and Technology Center. Betty Mayfield, professor of mathematics, will lecture about Gerbert d'Aurillac, a 10th century mathematician and a pope.

COMMENCEMENT: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 10 a.m., residential quad, Hood campus. Tickets are required for seating under the tent. The Commencement speaker will be U.S. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes.

GO BLAZERS! For the most up-to-date information about spring sports click here for the schedules.

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Inter(net)actions, April 25, 2006: This edition of Inter(net)actions is also available on the Hood College Web site. Click here to view Inter(net)actions on the Web.