SWIMMINGLY GOOD NEWS FOR HOOD: While beachgoers have been catching waves, Hood College has been making waves in the local and national news this summer. The College's recent unprecedented growth in enrollment has caught the attention of the media, resulting in coverage in local and national newspapers, magazines and television broadcasts. Hood's growing student population has also had a ripple effect—the greater Frederick region is reaping economic benefits from our vibrant campus. Click on the following links to read a sampling of the news from the school that U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and the Princeton Review rate as one of the country's best colleges.

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HOOD ALUM RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR O'MALLEY: Congratulations to Rhonda Schwinabart '00, project director at Frostburg State University's Institute for Service Learning, who was presented with the Governor's Annual Volunteer Award this year in Annapolis. Rhonda was selected from hundreds of nominations for the award and is one of 30 Marylanders who will receive it.

NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT NAMED: One of the country's leading undergraduate recruitment experts has been named as Hood's vice president for enrollment management.

John Baworowsky, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education enrollment management, financial aid and student affairs, will lead Hood's undergraduate recruitment efforts beginning August 17. In addition to traditional-aged, transfer and adult student recruitment, he will oversee the College's financial aid operation.

Baworowsky most recently served as vice president for enrollment management and academic services at St. Louis University. Prior to that, he was the vice president for enrollment and student affairs at the Illinois Institute of Technology; the vice president for admission and financial aid at North Park University; and the director of public relations at Aurora University and Illinois Benedictine College. In addition, he serves as a senior consultant with Noel-Levitz, higher education's largest enrollment management consulting firm.

STUDENTS HONORED AS FOUNDING DONORS OF INTERNATIONAL FUND: Frederick, Md., A group of Hood students, a Hood professor and two alumnae—one of whom is a faculty member at Hood—were honored June 20, Refugee Day, for their contribution as founding donors of an international refugee fund. Click here to read more about the honor.

NEW APPOINTMENT FOR HOOD ALUM: Newtown, Conn., Congratulations to Sherri Smith Baggett '81, who was recently promoted to business manager for her local hometown newspaper The Newtown Bee, a family-owned business that has been in publication for more than 35 years. Sherri was a communications major at Hood.

MASTER GARDENER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER WILL ATTEND HOOD: Brick, N.J., Congratulations to Christianna Campbell, Class of 2011, who recently won a $1,000 scholarship from the Master Gardeners Association of Ocean County, N.J. The scholarships were awarded to graduates of Ocean County high schools. Christianna, who will attend Hood this spring, plans to major in environmental science.

INTERESTED IN RECONNECTING WITH YOUR CLASSMATES FOR REUNION VIA E-MAIL? The classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 2000 have the opportunity to join a Yahoo! e-mail loop exclusively for their class. 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.

BECOME A LEGACY AT HOOD: This is your chance to help a current Hood student. The Ring Scholarship Committee is seeking Hood rings to give to current students as part of the Legacy Ring Program. The ring recipients will be selected based on an application essay, grade point average and service to Hood. Deserving Hood students will be given your ring, which will have your graduation year inscribed on it, as a legacy ring. Not ready to part with that ring yet? You can still be a part of the ring tradition by making a contribution to the Ring Scholarship Fund, which is separate from your Annual Funds donation. These donations will be used to give deserving students full or partial scholarships toward the purchase of their rings. To learn more about the program, contact Anita Juliano Harvey '80 by phone at (724) 272-3197 or by e-mail at alumoffice@hood.edu.

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER: The office of institutional advancement is looking for an experienced, energetic fund-raising professional to join the Hood team as a major gifts and planned giving officer. For additional information, e-mail Nancy Gillece '81, vice president for institutional advancement, or call (301) 696-3700. Click here to learn more about the job description and qualifications.

REUNION 2008 NEEDS YOU! Reunion 2008 is planned for Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2008. Join the classes of 1928, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 2003 for a fun-filled weekend reconnecting with friends. Start making plans with your classmates and mark your calendar. We are still looking for a Reunion chair for the Class of 1983 (25th Reunion). If you are interested in serving as a chair, please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations at (301) 696-3900. All alums are welcome to attend Reunion and we look forward to seeing you! Check our Web site in the spring for updates and registration information. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

To R.S.V.P. or for information on upcoming events, e-mail us at alumoffice@hood.edu, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.

HILLWOOD MUSEUM AND GARDENS TOUR FOR HOOD ALUMS: Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m., Hillwood Museum, 4155 Linnaen Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Retired Hood faculty member Marge Elfin, Ph.D., Virginia E. Lewis professor emerita of politics, will share her insights and join us for a tour of Hillwood Museum and Gardens, the former estate of visionary collector, philanthropist and businesswoman Marjorie Merriweather Post. The revitalized estate now provides a superior showcase for Hillwood's world-class art collections, including an improved museum-quality environment, renewed plantings and restored sculpture in the surrounding gardens. Following the mansion tour, please join us for a Royal Tea at 3 p.m. at the Hillwood Museum Café located on the museum grounds. The cost for the tour and tea is $20. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.

FREDERICK HAPPY HOUR ANNOUNCED: Thursday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brewer's Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 North Market St., Frederick, Md. Join area alums to mix and mingle at our Hood Happy Hour. A cash bar and appetizers, compliments of the office of alumnae and alumni relations, will be provided. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please respond by Sept. 10.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.: Sunday, September 23, 4-6 p.m., The Balboa Bay Club and Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Join President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., for a wine and cheese reception and an update on the College. Martha Hearn Shimano '86 will host the event. For more information, or to respond, please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.

FREDERICK, Md: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m., Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 East Church St., Frederick, Md. Join alums for this exciting opportunity to tour Frederick's historic district, with an emphasis on the history of Hood and the significance Hood played in Frederick's development. Following the tour, a wine and cheese reception will be held at the Historical Society's Heritage Gardens. The cost for the tour and reception is $10. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. The deadline to register is Oct. 9.

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Fountain Head Country Club, Club Road, Hagerstown, Md. Please join Martha E. Church, Ph.D., L.L.D. '95, chair of the board of trustees and president emerita, for conversation, dinner and a slide show of her travels to Madagascar, which features Patricia Chapple Wright, Ph.D., Class of 1966. The cost for the dinner is $15. To R.S.V.P., contact Rebecca Fishack '03, or call (240) 291-3049. The deadline to register is Oct. 12.

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Tuesday, Oct 23, 4:30 p.m., Evening at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Md. Join alums for an evening at the museum. Enjoy a tour of the latest collections followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Bowman Concert Gallery. The first of the Waltersdorf-Henson Scholarship recipients for a deserving Washington County student will be announced at the reception. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. The deadline to register is Oct. 18.

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. More details will follow.

NOEL LESTER AND NANCY ROLDAN IN N.Y.C.: 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. Don't miss this exciting event! For concert ticket information, contact Noel Lester, or call (301) 696-3429. Join area alums for a reception preceding the concert at 6:30 p.m. More details on the reception 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, 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'S ANNUAL JOB FAIR: The annual virtual job fair will take place from June 15-Aug. 15. This event is open to Hood alums at no charge. You can register online here. For additional information, contact Erin Overholtzer by phone at (301) 696-3583 or by e-mail at overholtzer@hood.edu.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Recently, the Hood College 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 soon. Click here to update your information or to register for a new account. Thank you!

STONEWARE BOWLS AND NAUTICAL TREASURES ON DISPLAY: FREDERICK, Md., Two ceramic exhibits—one of stoneware bowls that express the change of seasons and the other featuring nautical treasures in massive sculptural vessels—will be on display in the Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center now until Sunday, Aug. 19. For more information about this and future gallery exhibits, please contact Youngmi Organ, curator of the Hodson Gallery, or call (301) 696-3471.

NEW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH NAMED: The athletic department has hired a coach with more than a decade of successful Division I coaching experience to lead its women's basketball program.

Jay Butler, whose experience includes head coaching stints at Columbia University, St. Mary's College of Maryland and Brown University, will take over for Tracey Kelley-Franklin, who resigned her position in July to take a position at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick.

Butler is a 1983 graduate of Castleton State College in Castleton, Vt. He was a three-sport athlete in basketball, cross country and tennis and was inducted into the Castleton Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997. Butler also earned a master's degree credit in exercise physiology from the University of Maryland College Park in 1996.

Butler inherits a Hood squad which posted a 5-18 record in 2006-07 and finished fifth in the Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference with a mark of 4-6. The Blazers open up the 2007-08 campaign Nov. 16-17 at the Eastern Mennonite University Tournament. The Blazers will play all but one of their home games at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School this winter.

EQUESTRIAN TEAM HOLDS TRYOUTS: The equestrian club will hold open tryouts for the Hood InterCollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hunt Seat Team at North Fork School of Equitation during the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 1. Tryouts are open to all undergraduate students who have riding experience. For further information or to schedule a time to ride, e-mail Lisa Mitchell, or call (301) 696-3874.

MEN'S SOCCER ADDS TO COACHING STAFF: Brian Wall, Hood's head men's soccer coach, announced the addition of former Mount St. Mary's University forward Jeff Ormiston as his graduate assistant coach for the upcoming fall season.

A four-year letterwinner at the Mount, Ormiston is originally from Sherman, Conn., and earned a bachelor of science degree in business this past May. In 68 games, he scored five goals and added two assists for 12 points. Three of his tallies were either game-winners or game-tying goals.

Hood is coming off an 8-10-1 season and opens up the 2007 campaign Aug. 31 at the Frostburg State University tournament against LaRoche College.

TWO WOMEN'S LACROSSE PLAYERS HONORED: Rising senior Christa Lundskow and 2007 graduate Melissa Olson, members of the women's lacrosse team, were named to the 2007 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll for their outstanding accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom. Congratulations Christa and Melissa!

THREE NEWCOMERS TO FIELD HOCKEY SQUAD: Head field hockey coach Staci Thomson announced the addition of three freshmen, Patsy Davis, Anne-Marie Hantman and Jennifer Krietz, who will play field hockey for the Blazers as they embark on their inaugural season in the Capital Athletic Conference. Frederick County residents Davis and Krietz are both defenders/midfielders. Hantman, who attended Kent Island High School, is a goalkeeper.

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