PUBLIC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK: Sarah Bigham, director of career services and service learning, believes strongly in preparing Hood students to be active leaders in society. One leadership program available through the career center and office of service learning is the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN). PLEN is a national, non-profit organization whose sole mission is to prepare women for public leadership. Since 1998 more than 75 of Hood's students have taken advantage of this excellent program. Through PLEN, students can participate in internships and targeted seminars where they learn about career opportunities, meet women who are leading policy change and network with influential people in the D.C. area. What graduate Denise Marino-Ryan '06 (pictured above far left) says about PLEN summarizes the benefits of this experience: "Attending PLEN solidified my career focus and inspired me to enroll this fall in a master's program at George Washington University in global health promotion and economic development." Click here to find out more about PLEN and the other lifetime services Hood's career center offers to students and alums. Pictured above (from left to right): Denise Marino-Ryan '06, PLEN attendee; Christina Stevenson, Career Consultant; Sarah Bigham, Director of Career Services and Service Learning; Curt Lamm, Manager of Career Technology and Internships.

KUDOS: In July 1972 Ann Metcalf '71 made history with 13 other women when she was among the first women to graduate from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. The Pennsylvania State Police was the first state police agency in the nation to train and use women as state troopers. Ann recently completed a documentary video called "The Original 14," capturing the history of these pioneers. The documentary will be aired throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware during the month of July. Click here to view the airtimes of the broadcast and to hear her radio interview on the Montgomery County Community College radio station. Congratulations, Ann!

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION SAVES A LIFE: When Mark Robertson '06 took an advanced life saving course at Hood this past spring he ended up taking what he learned in the classroom and applying it to a real life situation. Click here for the full story.

HOOD IN MOTION: College recruitment in 2006 may be slightly different from the days when you began your college search. Click here to view videos about Hood’s intellectual, campus and athletic environment that prospective students are viewing as well. Click here to refer your child, niece, nephew or family friend to Hood College!

REUNION 2006: Reunion 2006 may be over but the memories are still fresh in everyone's mind. Be sure to click here for Reunion Weekend snapshots. To view and order your reunion class photos click here.

SUMMER SPORT CAMPS OFFERED AT HOOD: Hood College athletics will be offering several sport camps this summer. Baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball camps will be available for children and youth throughout the summer. Click here for details and registration forms.

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

CVC VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: June 15-August 12, 2006. Search for jobs and post your résumé online. Open to students and alums. To register, click here.

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED: The 22nd annual Summer Chamber Music Festival will feature Hood faculty artists as well as guest musicians. The concerts will be held at the Frederick Church of the Brethren on Thursday nights from July 6 to Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. Click here for the complete schedule of performances. Pictured at left are the Silverman Young Artists performing on July 27 (from left to right): Grant Piccerillo, tuba; Cameron Grimes, cello; Justin Furnia, piano; Jeremy Rosenberg, piano; Fred Oh, clarinet; David Lester, string bass.

"EMBRACING CHAOS" EXHIBIT DISPLAYED IN TATEM: An exhibition that features wood-fired porcelain and stoneware forms will be on display in Hood's Hodson Gallery in the Tatem Arts Center from Saturday, June 24 to Sunday July 23. The work of Shawn M. Grove will be showcased in an exhibit entitled "Embracing Chaos." The Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for more information.

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Inter(net)actions, July 6, 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.