REUNION MEMORIES FROM THE CLASS OF 1998: Sally Schaeffer, Class of 1998 reunion chair, shares her memories of Reunion Weekend 2007. Many of the classmates arrived on campus in time for the State of the College Address by President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., Saturday morning, followed by a visit to the bookstore and hugs with Olivia White, Ph.D., vice president for student life and dean of students. While some classmates went to the Alumnae and Alumni Luncheon in Coblentz, others took the opportunity to get reacquainted with downtown Frederick and Market Street or attend a reception sponsored by the African-American Alumnae and Alumni Network. Saturday's highlight was the class photo on the steps of Alumnae Hall, where everyone reconnected with old friends from other classes. The fun continued at the class dinner and everyone had a great time looking through the yearbook, talking to faculty guests Wayne Wold and Margery Elfin, and hearing from the president. We are looking forward to our 15th Reunion in 2013. To share your memories, please send your comments to the office of alumnae and alumni relations at alumoffice@hood.edu.

STILL TIME TO GET YOUR REUNION PHOTOS: Alumnae and alumni returned to their alma mater for Reunion 2007. To view photos from the weekend click here. Don't forget to order your reunion class photos. Click here to start collecting the memories.

SAVE THE DATE FOR REUNION 2008! 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 Reunion chairs for the following classes: 1943, 1983 (25th Reunion), 1993 and 2003. 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.

KUDOS: Thank you to the alumnae, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends who gave their support to Hood's Annual Funds this past fiscal year! The generosity of thousands of donors allowed Hood's Annual Funds to surpass its $1.4 million goal in unrestricted, budget-relieving support during fiscal year 2007, which ended June 30. July marks the beginning of the new fund-raising year, so Happy New Year and thank you!

HOOD COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE FREDERICK KEYS: More than 170 alumnae, alumni, faculty, staff and friends gathered at Harry Grove Stadium for a Frederick Keys game, a pre-game picnic and conversation. Blazer spirit was evident as President Volpe threw out the first pitch to a rousing applause. Despite the heat, everyone had a great time and is looking forward to the next ballgame! Click here to view photos.

HOOD COLLEGE HITS THE AIRWAVES: Hood College's Office of Marketing and Communications has produced two radio spots which began airing July 1. The spots, produced by Brian Klam of Flying Brick Radio of Annapolis, Md., feature the voices of more than three dozen Hood students and faculty and will be heard by hundreds of thousands of prospective students in the Baltimore-Washington region this summer and fall. Click here to listen to the radio spots.

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.

CONSTELLATION ENERGY AWARDS GRANT TO HOOD! Thanks to the increased support this year from the business community, Hood met and exceeded the $40,000 challenge put forth by Constellation Energy in November. Constellation's $20,000 donation to Hood's Annual Funds last month was contingent upon Hood raising at least $40,000 in new or increased gifts from businesses. As of June 30, Hood surpassed its goal by raising more than $50,000. Many thanks to Hood's business friends and to the alums who gave to Hood through their businesses this year!

DID YOU SING AT A PREVIOUS "MESSIAH" CONCERT? Hood will be celebrating the 60th annual performance of "Messiah" Nov. 17 and 18. The office of alumnae and alumni relations is looking for former choir members who sang in a "Messiah" performance during the past 59 years. Please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations at (301) 696-3900 or (800) 707-5280, option 2, or e-mail us at alumoffice@hood.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

ALUM TAKES ON NEW ASSIGNMENT: Congratulations to Charlotte (Charlie) Ponticelli '73 who has taken on a new career assignment. Charlie accepted a position with the U. S. Department of Labor, where she will be the deputy undersecretary for international affairs, heading the International Labor Affairs Bureau.

CLASS OF 2011: During the summer, the Hood community has been busy welcoming incoming freshmen and transfer students for Orientation. During the one-day programs, held June 22 and 29 and July 13, new students registered for classes, met with their faculty advisers and became acquainted with their classmates. The program also introduced parents of new students to the College and to the services available to them. Click here to read what Orientation is like for students today.

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 HAPPY HOUR GOES TO ANNAPOLIS: Wednesday, July 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Metropolitan Restaurant, 169 West St., Annapolis, Md. It's not too late to join President Volpe for this opportunity to mix and mingle and catch up with other alums at one of our most popular events. Enjoy a cash bar and complimentary appetizers, courtesy of the office of alumnae and alumni relations. A parking garage is located next door. To R.S.V.P., please contact the office of alumnae and alumni relations 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. Hillwood Museum and Gardens is 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. Hood College retired faculty member, Marge Elfin, Ph.D., Virginia E. Lewis professor emerita of politics, will also join us to share her insight on the museum. 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 at alumoffice@hood.edu, or call (800) 707-5280, option 2, or (301) 696-3900.

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.

HOOD HEADS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Sunday, Sept. 23, 3-5 p.m. Please join President Ronald J. Volpe, Ph.D., for a reception and conversation with area alums. Location details to follow.

FREDERICK, Md: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m., Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St., Frederick, Md. Join alums for this exciting opportunity to tour Frederick's historic district, with an emphasis on the history of Hood College 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 event is $15. Watch Inter(net)Actions for further information.

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Fountain Head Country Club, Club Road, Hagerstown, Md. Please join Martha Church, Ph.D., 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. More details will follow.

EVENING AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS: Tuesday, Oct 23, 4:30 p.m., 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 Concert Gallery. The first of the Waltersdorf-Henson Scholarship recipients for a deserving Washington County student will be announced at the reception. More details will follow.

HOOD HAPPY HOUR SERIES CONTINUES IN VIRGINIA: Thursday, Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Union Street Public House, 121 S. 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 by phone at (301) 696-3429 or by e-mail at nlester@hood.edu. 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!

ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERTS: For the 23rd consecutive year, Hood will offer a series of free summer concerts under the direction Noel Lester, professor of music, pianist and chair of the department of music at Hood. The three remaining Summer Chamber Music Festival concerts will take place at 8 p.m. July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2 at the Frederick Church of the Brethren. Located at 201 Fairview Ave., the air-conditioned church has plenty of free parking and ample handicapped accessibility. Tickets are not required for the concerts and there is no reserved seating. For additional information, contact Lester by phone at (301) 696-3429 or by e-mail nlester@hood.edu.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, July 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Whitaker Campus Center. Learn about Hood College Graduate School programs, meet members of our distinguished faculty and speak with admissions representatives. If you are not able to attend or want additional information, please contact the graduate school office by phone at (301) 696-3811 or by e-mail at gofurther@hood.edu.

THIRTY-NINE BLAZERS NAMED TO CAC ALL-AMERICAN TEAM: The Capital Athletic Conference announced recently that 39 Hood student-athletes were named to the CAC All-Academic Team. To qualify, a student-athlete must maintain a 3.2 grade-point average for the 2006-07 academic year. Click here for the full complete list of honorees.

VOLLEYBALL INKS SIX RECRUITS FOR THE CLASS OF 2011: Head volleyball coach Judy Whims-McGraw announced the addition of six talented newcomers to her roster for the upcoming season. Kristan Hawkins, Mary Krietz, Kristina Straub, Chelsea Weaver, Katie Worthington and Krista Zerby have all committed to attend Hood and play volleyball this fall. For more on the incoming volleyball recruits, click here.

AYER LANDS TOUTED SPRINTER: Head track and field and cross country coach Brent Ayer is proud to announce the addition of sprinter Olaoluwa Komolafe to Hood's 2007-08 track and field squad. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, the 5-8, 145-pound Komolafe will join his older brother Tomilayo on the Blazer sprinting contingent this fall. For more on Komolafe's plaudits, click here.

TRACK & FIELD TEAMS RECOGNIZED BY THE USTFCCCA: Hood's men's and women's track and field teams were among the elite squads named to the 2007 Division III U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team, as announced recently by league officials. Click here for more details.

SOFTBALL TEAM ADDS NEW PLAYERS: Head softball coach Tricia Fiut has announced the addition of three newcomers for the Class of 2011. Jen Lacy, Brittany Ray and Krista Zerby will attend Hood and play softball this fall. Click here for the full release.

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Inter(net)actions, July 17, 2007: 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.