Alumni Newsletter - December 2010
 
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Graduate Program

Information Sessions

 
Did you know that Saint Mary's offers a variety of graduate level Business, Education and Leadership programs? Join us at one of our upcoming online or on-campus information sessions in December:

Professional MBA

Dec. 7 (San Mateo) 

Dec. 8 (Walnut Creek) 

Dec. 10 (Online)


Executive MBA

Dec. 7 (San Mateo) 

Dec. 8 (Walnut Creek) 

Dec. 10 (Online) 


Hybrid Executive MBA

Dec. 7 (San Mateo) 

Dec. 8 (Walnut Creek) 

Dec. 10 (Online) 


Trans-Global Executive MBA

Dec. 7 (San Mateo)

Dec. 8 (Walnut Creek) 

Dec. 10 (Online)

Dec. 11 (San Ramon) 

 

MS in Financial Analysis & Investment Management

Dec. 7 (San Mateo)

Dec. 8 (Walnut Creek) 

Dec. 10 (Online)

Dec. 15 (San
 Francisco)
                      
  

Graduate Education

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MA and BA in Leadership
Dec. 16 (Online)
Jan. 25 (Moraga)

Mar. 12 (Moraga)

 

 

 
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Celebrate Christmas with Saint Mary's College

Alumni Christmas Parties

The Saint Mary's College Alumni Association invites you to join your fellow Gaels, family and friends to celebrate a Saint Mary's Christmas in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Southern California!

Southern California Christmas Party

Sunday, December 5, 4-7 p.m.

The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena

 

Sacramento Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 8, 7-9 p.m.

Chicago Fire Pizza in Midtown Sacramento

 

Christmas at The Ritz: Bay Area Christmas Party

Thursday, December 16, 7-9 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco

 

College News

Australian Ambassador to U.S. Visits Saint Mary'sAustralia's Ambassador to U.S. Visits Saint Mary's

The Hon. Kim Beazley, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., visited Saint Mary's on Nov. 21 to meet with Brother President Ronald Gallagher and a number of Australian students, including members of the basketball team. Click here to view slideshow.

 

Make a Gift in 2010Only 30 Days Left to Give Back
to Saint Mary's in 2010

During this blessed season, please consider a year-end, tax-deductible gift to Saint Mary's College. Your charitable contribution to The SMC Fund, annual scholarships or any area of your choosing will help ensure that current and future students can complete their unique educational journey with us. Click here to give back today. See how your class stacks up in giving this year.

 

Praise for SMC Production of "Angels in America"

Sally Hogart, theatre reviewer for the Contra Costa Times and other Bay Area News Group newspapers, offered high praise for the recent student production of "Angels in America," noting the high production values, excellent acting and the direction by professor Reid Davis.

 

Jan Term Speakers on Rethinking, Remaking History

This year's theme, "New Histories: Reliving, Rethinking, Remaking," invites reflection, critical analysis and action from important cultural and intellectual leaders including Damali Ayo, The Kitchen Sisters, Shane Claiborne and Robert B. Reich.

 

Liturgy of Lights

On Sunday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m., this special Mass will bring together alumni, students, faculty, staff and Christian Brothers. A holiday dessert reception will follow. 

 

Wooden Classic & Pre-GameWooden Classic and Basketball Pre-Game in Anaheim

On Saturday, Dec. 18, come cheer on the Gaels at the Wooden Classic as Saint Mary's men's basketball takes on Long Beach State. Contact the SMC Ticket Office at (925) 631-4392 for tickets to the game. Pre-game party for alumni, family and fans at JT Schmid's in Anaheim at 10 a.m. Click here to RSVP online.

 

SERVE with Gaels at Local Food Banks

Join forces with the Graduate Business Alumni Chapter to help local food banks and put together meals for the holidays.

Dec. 21: Second Harvest Food Bank (San Jose)

Dec. 22: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (Concord)

Dec. 29: San Francisco Food Bank (San Francisco)

 

Mark Your Calendar for the 34th Annual Car Drawing

SteadAuto.com presents the 34th Annual Car Drawing on Saturday, Feb. 26, prior to the men's basketball game against Portland. The grand prize is a choice of a 2011 Jeep Liberty or $20,000. More details to come soon.

  

40 Years 1 Night Gaela a Success

In honor of the 40th anniversary of women at Saint Mary's, a Gaela celebration was held on Nov. 6. Thirty of our 40 influential alumnae attended and were honored, and more than $30,000 was raised for the Sister Clare Wagstaffe Endowed Scholarship. View slideshow from the evening.

 

Rugby Dinner Dance and FundraiserPat Vincent Dinner Dance and Fundraiser Raises $60,000

On Nov. 20, more than 300 alumni, parents, friends, coaches and rugby players attended this annual event benefiting the Saint Mary's College Rugby Program. View slideshow.

 

1st Annual Global Economic Forum...A Spectacular Evening

The Alumni Council for the School of Economics and Business Administration hosted this inaugural event on Nov. 13 at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco.  Read about the discussion, panelists and view photos from the evening.

 

Athletic News

The SMC women's volleyball team had seven players garner All-WCC post-season honors. Seniors Shannon Lowell and Kapua Kamana'o, and sophomores Gabby Jolly and Lauren Corp were named All-WCC First Team. Honorable Mention honors were given to senior Megan York and sophomore Missy White, while Natalie Loos was named to the WCC All-Freshman Team.


Women's Basketball Defeats Wisconsin As Tomlinson Sets NCAA Career Record

The Gaels defeated Wisconsin, 56-50, in the final game of the Hilton-Concord Thanksgiving Classic. Senior Louella Tomlinson's block late in the game set the NCAA career record for blocked shots, her 536th rejection.

 

Men's Basketball Sets Single Game Record for PointsMen's Basketball Sets Single Game Record for Points

Saint Mary's set a school record with 121 points in a 69-point win over Chicago State, as the Gaels posted a 121-59 victory in the second game of the South Padre Island Classic from McKeon Pavilion.

 

Baseball Meet the Players NightBaseball Meet the Players Night

Get ready for another season of Gaels baseball and meet the 2011 team on Saturday, Jan. 22. Keynote speaker is Gregg Jefferies, a 14-year major league veteran, two-time National League All-Star and Bay Area native.

 

Events This Month

  • Dec. 3: "First Fridays" Graduate Business Mixer in San Francisco
  • Dec. 4: Asia Pacific Alumni Reunion in Japan
  • Dec. 5: Southern California Alumni Christmas Party
  • Dec. 5: Liturgy of Lights
  • Dec. 8: Sacramento Alumni Christmas Party
  • Dec. 16: Christmas at the Ritz - Bay Area Alumni Christmas Party
  • Dec. 16: "Last Thursday" Graduate Business Mixer in South Bay
  • Dec. 17:  "Third Fridays" Graduate Business Mixer in the East Bay
  • Dec. 18: Wooden Classic & Pre-Game Party in Anaheim
  • Dec. 21: Graduate Business SERVE Event - South Bay
  • Dec. 22: Graduate Business SERVE Event - East Bay
  • Dec. 29: Graduate Business SERVE Event - San Francisco

     

     

    Save the Date 

  • Jan. 6: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Los Angeles
  • Jan. 8: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Malibu
  • Jan. 15: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Moraga
  • Jan. 22: Baseball Meet the Players Night
  • Jan. 29: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Portland
  • Feb. 26: 34th Annual Car Drawing
  • July 15-17: Reunion Weekend 2011
  • Aug. 14: 7th Annual Summer Wine Festival