Tickets: $45 per person;
Price includes an SMC logo wine glass.

New Members of the Alumni Board of Directors Appointed
Alumni Board President David Johnson '84 welcomes seven new directors for 2010-2011. They are Ginny Hair '84, Frank Howard '79, JP McDermott MBA '90, Hayden McKee-Perry '96, Martha Niland '79, William Orr MBA '04 and Warren Parker '87. The Alumni Board of Directors helps the alumni association and the College by exploring and supporting avenues of mutual engagement and service.
Read more about the board.

Brother Martin Fallin Passes Away
Brother Martin died on July 8. He had been a resident of Holy Family Community in Napa for a little over a year, was a Saint Mary's alumnus from the class of 1954 and worked in a number of positions at Saint Mary's over the years. He was cherished by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
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Reunion Weekend 2010 a Success
Hundreds of alumni, family and friends returned to campus in July to celebrate their Reunion Weekend. Festivities began in Walnut Creek with a warm-up party at Pyramid Alehouse and continued through the weekend with events like a historical campus tour, family BBQ, classes without quizzes, live music in the Redwood Grove, a dinner dance and, of course, after-parties in the townhouses.
Save the date for our next Reunion Weekend: July 15-17, 2011, for the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006.

Television Coverage of Record Enrollment Figures
ABC-7/KGO-TV reports on the record enrollment numbers for entering freshmen at Saint Mary's. An East Bay reporter spoke with Vice Provost of Enrollment Michael Beseda and School of Liberal Arts Dean Steve Woolpert about preparations made by the College to accommodate 680 new freshman students.
Read more and watch coverage.

Teachers for Tomorrow Graduates Present Action Research
At a mini-conference in July, 15 recent Master's graduates presented their research findings from their spring semester of teaching in various East Bay elementary schools.
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Students Leave for Haiti Relief
Eleven students and professors Shawny Anderson and Claude Malary left for Haiti last week for a summer travel class to help with earthquake-relief efforts. They will be working in Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince until August 5.
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"Superbly Independent": Early California Paintings at Hearst Art Gallery
From July 25-September 19, nearly 100 plein air paintings by three pioneer women artists represent the breadth of early California landscape. This exceptional exhibit includes paintings of the densely wooded forests of the north, the Bay Area and the spectacularly scenic central coast, and the bright, strong colors and tones of the desert and the Southland.
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The Hearst Art Gallery is among 700 Blue Star Museums across the country offering free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010 (read more).

NEW Lifelong Learning Courses Offered for Alumni
Alumni are invited back to campus this fall for any of our Lifelong Learning courses. Topics include: acting for non-actors, famous films, planning for retirement, memoir writing, opera appreciation, a "Meet the Author" book club, books into film, a Great Books seminar and more.
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Saint Mary's Alumni Mixer in the Philippines
Do you live in or plan to be visiting the Philippines for business? Meet up with the Philippines Alumni Chapter and the SMC Trans-Global Executive MBA cohort on Thursday, August 12 in Manila. The event includes an afternoon of featured speakers at Enderun College, followed by cocktails and dinner.
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Women's Soccer Exhibition Game & Kick-Off Event 
Join the women's soccer team players and coaches on August 14 as they take on UC Davis, followed by a season kick-off celebration in the Bertain Redwood Grove. The afternoon includes a preview of the upcoming season, wine tasting, a meal from Sunrise Bistro and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person; proceeds will benefit the team.
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8th Annual Graduate Business Student & Alumni Golf Tournament
Join Saint Mary's alumni, students, family and friends at the beautiful and private Diablo Country Club on Monday, August 16, for a full day of fun and networking. It will be a scramble format, so don't worry about your golf level! Come on your own or create your own foursome - we will accommodate.
Learn more.
RSVP Online.

Inspiring Wonder Series Coming to Portland and Seattle
Join us as Inspiring Wonder comes to Portland on Tuesday, August 24, and Seattle on Wednesday, August 25. Professor Lino Rivera will visit the Pacific Northwest for a unique lecture and piano performance you will not want to miss.
Learn more about the Portland event.
Learn more about the Seattle event.

Save the Date: Men's Basketball Tip-Off Dinner
Get ready for another exciting season with Randy Bennett and the Gaels. Join fellow Gael fans, coaches and the team on Friday, October 22, at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville.
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