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CHEER ON THE BLAZERS! Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, 2 p.m., Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick, Md. Join President Ron Volpe along with students, alumnae, alumni, faculty and staff in cheering the women's and men's basketball teams on to victory against the University of Mary Washington. During the basketball double-header (men's at 2 p.m. and women's at 4 p.m.), mix and mingle at the open house reception in front of the main concession stand. Light refreshments will be served. Make sure you arrive early to receive great giveaways. Don't miss the fun! |
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WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW? If there are retired faculty or staff members you would like to see profiled in our "What are they doing now?" series, send her or his name to Linda Hoffman at hoffmanl@hood.edu. |
KUDOS: Karen Cope "K.C." Henry '75 of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and a member of the Chagrin Falls Rotary International Club, received the prestigious James Brady Professional Achievement Award. The award, given by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, was awarded to K.C. in November at its annual conference and meeting in Indianapolis. Sponsored by Professionals Choice Sports Medicine Products, the James Brady Award is given annually to a person who has made a significant contribution in the field of equine-assisted therapy and activities. For more information on therapeutic riding or to find a center near you, click 
DOES YOUR HOOD CLASS RING NEED A MAKEOVER? Need to order a new or replacement Hood College ring? Does your ring need repair or resizing? The Office of Alumnae and Alumni Programs handles ring orders and repairs. To obtain a ring order form, call the office at (800) 707-5280, option 2, send an e-mail to 
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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. |
HOOD ALUM HAPPY HOUR SERIES: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., La Palapa Cocina Mexicana Restaurant, West Village, 356 Sixth Ave., New York City, www.lapalapa.com. Enjoy a casual gathering, catch up with old friends, network and make new connections at our Hood Happy Hour. Don't miss the fun! For more information, or to respond, send an e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 2. |
| EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOUR OF SENATE LIBRARY: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4 p.m., Russell Senate Building. Join fellow alums on an exclusive tour of the U.S. Senate Library in the Russell Senate Office Building. The event will be hosted by Melanie Jacobs '99, legislative validation clerk, U.S. Senate Library. See your government at work with this exciting opportunity for Hood alums. Space is limited for this event. Following the tour, mix and mingle and make new connections at our Hood Happy Hour and Reception from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Dubliner Irish Pub, 502 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, D.C., www.dublinerdc.com. The Dubliner is accessible from the Union Station Metro stop and parking is available at the Union Station Metro stop parking garage. For more information, or to respond, send an e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 19. |
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BRADENTON AND SARASOTA, Fla., Saturday, March 10, 11:30 a.m., luncheon at the Bradenton Country Club. Please join area alums and welcome President Volpe for lunch and conversation. Jeanne Zimmerman Gearey '52 will host the event. The cost of the luncheon is $20. For more information, or to respond, send an e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by March 2. |
TAMPA AND CLEARWATER, Fla., Sunday, March 11, 12:30 p.m., luncheon at the The Belleview Biltmore Resort. Please join area alums and welcome President Volpe for lunch and conversation. The cost of the luncheon is $22. For more information or to respond, send an e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by March 2. |
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Thursday, March 15, 11:30 a.m., luncheon at the National Croquet Center. Please join area alums and welcome President Volpe for lunch and and conversation. The cost of the luncheon is $22. For more information, or to respond, send an e-mail to alumoffice@hood.edu or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900. Please R.S.V.P. by March 5. |
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FABULOUS WOMEN PANEL: Thursday, March 22, 1 p.m., Whitaker Campus Commons. Come celebrate Women's History Month and learn from the experiences and advice of Hood alums as they share their career pathways and their suggestions for women who are following in their footsteps. |
WASHINGTON, D.C.,Wednesday, April 11, 12:30 p.m., brown bag lunch at Amgen, Inc., 555 13th Street, NW, Suite 600 West, Washington, D.C. Please join area alums for an informal lunch get-together. The event is hosted by Jewel Smith '96. R.S.V.P. to Jewel Smith at (202) 585-9625 or jewels@amgen.com. |
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Save The Date events are scheduled, and we will continue to keep you updated as plans become firm. 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. |
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Wednesday, March 14. Hood Happy Hour. Enjoy a casual gathering, catch up with old friends, network and make new connections at our Hood Happy Hour. Don't miss the fun! More details will follow. |
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LIBERATION OF THE BLACK MIND WEEKEND 2007: Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2007. The weekend's activities will include programs in The Black Family, Reconstructing the African-American Image and Keeping the Faith. For more information, contact the office of student activities at (301) 696-3575. |
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HOOD COLLEGE JOB FAIR 2007: Wednesday, March 28, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitaker Campus Commons. Numerous recruiters, who are actively seeking candidates and are ready to hire you for jobs and internships, will be on hand. Professional attire is requested. Bring your résumé and references and be prepared to meet potential employers. Your professionalism and polished appearance will pay off, so if you need help preparing, contact the career center today! For more information click here. |
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sunday, April 15, 1- 4 p.m., pot luck luncheon and business meeting at Crosslands Farmhouse, Kennett Square, Pa. Please join area alums and welcome Robert Funk, Provost, for lunch and conversation. Ruth Ridgway Vaurio '40 will host the event. More details will follow. |
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JOB FAIRS: Where Employers Want to Talk with You!: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9 p.m., Catherine Filene Shouse Career Center. Attend this program to get the inside information on what job fairs are about, how to prepare for them and how to come out a winner! |
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CVC JOB FAIR: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eisenhower Conference Center, Gettysburg, Pa. Mark your calendar today for the 23rd Annual Cumberland Valley Consortium (CVC) Job and Internship Fair! Don't miss this opportunity to meet with employers in person. |
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MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES' DAY FOR CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Friday, Feb. 23, |
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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! |
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 
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MARTIN LUTHER KING CAMPUS CELEBRATIONS: Wednesday, Jan 31, 12:30.-2 p.m., Whitaker Campus Commons. "Glimpses of Martin Luther King Jr." Dan Rupli, an attorney in Frederick who met King many times as a young boy, will give a presentation. |
PEABODY CONSERVATORY 150TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8-9:30 p.m., Brodbeck Music Hall Auditorium. Four music department faculty members, who are graduates of the Peabody Conservatory, will present a concert in celebration of Peabody's 150th anniversary. For more information, contact Noel Lester at nlester@hood.edu. |
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INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM AT HOOD: Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Brodbeck Music Hall. The Calder Quartet, which is in residence at The Julliard School of Music as well as The Colburn School in Los Angeles, will perform on campus. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information about the concert, please contact Noel Lester at (301) 696-3429 or by e-mail at nlester@hood.edu, or click here. |
STOP SMOKING CLASSES AVAILABLE: Hood will be offering free Stop Smoking Now classes beginning in February. These sessions will be brown bag lunches from 1-2 p.m., with the location to be announced. The sessions will take place for five consecutive Thursdays from Feb. 15-March 15. For more information or to register, contact Sharon Smith in Hood’s human resources office, by phone at (301) 696-3592 or by e-mail at smithsk@hood.edu. |
POWERFUL IMPRESSIONS BUSINESS ETIQUETTE LUNCH: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12:30-2 p.m., Whitaker Campus Commons. First impressions are lasting impressions! Enjoy an exquisite lunch while learning the finer points of dining from a professional etiquette consultant. Appropriate business attire and a refundable $2 deposit are required. Please R.S.V.P. to the career center at (301) 696-3583 or by e-mail at careers@hood.edu. |
FACULTY RECITAL: Sunday, March 25, 3-4:30 p.m., Coffman Chapel Wayne L. Wold, associate professor of music and College organist, will present his annual recital. For additional information, contact Noel Lester at nlester@hood.edu. |
HODSON GALLERY DISPLAY: Jan. 26-Mar. 9, Hodson Gallery, Tatem Arts Center. Stop by the Gallery to see artist H.I. Gates' display "Eastern Icons," and join us for the opening reception Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Click 
AWARD WINNING PLAY COMES TO HOOD: Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m., Rosenstock Hall Auditorium. Eve Ensler's award winning play, "The Vagina Monologues," will be performed to benefit Heartly House, Inc., of Frederick. Admission is $5 for Hood students, $7 for other students and senior citizens and $10 for the general public. Tickets will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the performance. Only cash or checks will be accepted. A sellout is expected! For further information, please contact Jennifer Plants, assistant professor of theater and Hood College Theatre program director, at (301) 696-3720, or click 
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MEN'S BASKETBALL (13-3, 6-1 CAC): Hood extended its school-record winning streak to six games with wins over Waynesburg College and York College (Pa.). Hood is now 7-0 at home and has won nine straight home contests dating back to last season. In the game against Waynesburg, sophomore Ryan Junghans broke teammate Tim Abercrombie's single-season three-point record with 54 threes in just his 15th game. Junior Jesse Gutekunst notched back-to-back double-doubles to give him 24 for his career. With the win over York, the Blazers earned their third victory over 2006 NCAA Tournament teams. The Blazers have a busy week ahead as they take to the road for the first time since Dec. 30 on Tuesday against Salisbury before traveling to Gallaudet University Thursday. Hood returns to Gov. Thomas Johnson High School Saturday hosting the University of Mary Washington in the first game of a doubleheader with the women's team at 2 p.m. All students 18 and under will be admitted FREE to both games of the doubleheader. 
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (1-13, 1-3 AWCC): Hood suffered a pair of setbacks against Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference rivals last week, but look to get back on the winning track this week. Freshman Sara Hartlaub tallied a career-high 15 points in Hood's loss to Trinity. Hartlaub is ranked among the leaders in NCAA Division III in blocked shots, averaging 2.6 per night. Freshman Jennifer Willison led the Blazers with 14 points and nine rebounds against Chatham. Sophomore Sara Wastler leads the AWCC in free throw percentage and three-point field goal percentage. This week the Blazers take on a pair of future Capital Athletic Conference rivals. Hood travels to Washington, D.C., Thursday to face Gallaudet University at 6 p.m. before returning to Gov. Thomas Johnson High School Saturday to entertain the University of Mary Washington in the second game of a doubleheader with the men's team at 4 p.m. All students 18 and under will be admitted FREE to both games of the doubleheader. 
MEN'S SWIMMING (3-6, 2-6 CAC): Hood split a Capital Athletic Conference double-dual with Catholic University and Gallaudet University Saturday. Jason Kinder took top honors in the 100 back (58.55) and in the 200 free in 1:52.20, Hood's fastest time of the year. Matt Haynes was Hood's second individual winner in the 50 free (23.36) and Stu Kaufman captured first place in the 500 free (5:40.95). Matt Caron finished second in the 200 individual medley (2:17.52) and third in the 100 free (54.12). The Blazers host two meets this week to close out the regular season. On Wednesday Hood entertains Frostburg State University at 4 p.m. and on Saturday the Blazers host Penn State Altoona at 1 p.m. at the Hood Aquatics Center.
WOMEN'S SWIMMING (5-9, 1-2 AWCC/2-6 CAC): Hood split a Capital Athletic Conference double-dual with Catholic University and Gallaudet University Saturday. Amy Kaufman won two individual events and Katie Hitchens won a third for the Blazers. Kaufman won the 1000 free in a season-best time of 11:29.82 and touched out Catholic's Helene Nicolette in the 200 individual medley in another season-low time of 2:27.60. Kaufman was also second in the 100 back (1:09.90). Hitchens bested the field in her signature event, the 50 free, in 26.92, nipping Liz McGinn of Catholilc by 0.07 seconds. The Blazers host two meets this week to close out the regular season. On Wednesday Hood entertains Frostburg State University at 4 p.m. and on Saturday the Blazers host Penn State Altoona at 1 p.m. at the Hood Aquatics Center.
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