Alumni Newsletter - January 2011
 
 
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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 January:

 

Professional MBA

Jan. 11 (San Ramon)

Jan. 12 (Santa Clara)

Jan. 18 (Online)

 

Executive MBA

Jan. 11 (San Ramon)

Jan. 12 (Santa Clara)

Jan. 15 (San Ramon)

Jan. 18 (Online)

 

Hybrid Executive MBA

Jan. 11 (San Ramon)

Jan. 12 (Santa Clara)

Jan. 18 (Online)

 

Trans-Global Executive MBA

Jan. 11 (San Ramon)

Jan. 12 (Santa Clara)

Jan. 15 (San Ramon)

Jan. 18 (Online)

 

MS in Financial Analysis & Investment Management

Jan. 11 (San Ramon)

Jan. 12 (Santa Clara)

Jan. 18 (Online)

 

Graduate Education

Jan. 22 (Moraga)

Feb. 15 (Moraga)

 

MA and BA in Leadership

Jan. 25 (Moraga)

Mar. 12 (Moraga)

Apr. 19 (Moraga)

May 14 (Moraga)

July 9 (Moraga)

 

 

 

 
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A Call for Alumni Award Nominations! 

 

Alumni Award NominationsEach year, the Saint Mary's College Alumni Association honors deserving Gaels, friends and students by bestowing six awards for outstanding service to the SMC community and their respective communities.

 

Do you know of a deserving individual? Please submit your nomination for one or more of the following awards by Monday, January 17, using the online nomination form.

 

Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Meritorious Service Award
Signum Fidei Award
G.O.L.D. (Gaels of the Last Decade) Award
Honorary Alumnus/Alumna
Saint John Baptist De La Salle Award
 
 
College News & Events

Roy WensleyRoy Wensley Named New School of Science Dean

Following a national search, physics and astronomy professor Roy Wensley has been appointed dean of the School of Science, effective January 1.   

 

KTVU Interviews Dean Woolpert on Obama's Health Care Plan Ruling

Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Steven Woolpert offered his thoughts on the Virginia federal district judge's ruling that a key component in President Obama's health care law is unconstitutional.

 

@SMCL: Winter Issue of the Library Newsletter is Available Read a special message from Tom Carter, dean for Academic Resources, peruse interesting library statistics and see what's new at Saint Albert Hall.

 

SMC's Prodcution of "Angels" Invited to Kennedy Center FestivalSMC's Production of "Angels" Invited to Kennedy Center Festival

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival has recognized SMC's production of "Angels in America," a play by Tony Kushner, as one of only four college productions from Region VII invited to perform at the regional festival in February.

    

SERVE EventGraduate Business Alumni SERVE at Local Food Banks

In December, more than 45 volunteers came together to SERVE at local food banks throughout the Bay Area. Due to popular demand, we will organize quarterly SERVE opportunities in 2011. Click here for more details.  

 

Lunch-n-Learn Webinar on Communciation Strategy

On Thursday, January 20, join experts for a webinar focusing on communication strategies for your resume, cover letter, pitch and interview. It's free - and a valuable way to spend your lunch hour! 

 

Leadership Skills for Navigating Life in the 21st Century

The Leadership Center will host "An Introduction to Values and Their Applications to Modern Life" on Wednesday, January 19 and Saturday, January 22. Contact Louise Goeckel at [email protected] with questions.

  

From Moraga's Hills....to Denver and Washington, DC!

From Moraga's Hills to the Rocky MountainsConnect with Denver-area Gaels on January 26 at Strings Restaurant for a night of laughter and libations with special Saint Mary's guests Brother Dominic Berardelli, FSC, and Student Body President Freddie Silveria '11.

From Moraga's Hills to the Nation's Capital

 

Calling all Gaels in the DC area!  Join us on January 31 at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Special guests include School of Liberal Arts Dean Steven Woolpert and Brother President Ronald Gallagher, FSC '69. 

 

Athletic News & Events

Women's basketball player Louella Tomlinson and men's basketball player Mitchell Young were recently named WCC Players of the Week. 

 

Mickey McConnell Nominated for Bob Cousy Award

Senior point guard Mickey McConnell has been nominated for the Bob Cousy Award, given annually to the top men's basketball point guard in the NCAA. Selection criteria emphasize leadership, team work and success. The winner will be selected by the Blue Ribbon Selection Committee in early 2011. 

 

Basketball Viewing Party in New York City

Join NYC-area Gaels at the LMU vs. SMC viewing party on Thursday, January 6, at 8 p.m. Enjoy our first nationally televised WCC game of the season at the Australian Bar and Restaurant in midtown Manhattan.

 

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. The keynote speaker is Gregg Jefferies, a 14-year major league veteran, two-time National League All-Star and Bay Area native. 

 

Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game, Dinner and Auction

On Saturday, January 29, join men's lacrosse alumni and friends at the Annual Alumni Game, Dinner and Auction. The game starts at 1 p.m. - rain or shine - with the social, dinner and auction to follow at 6 p.m. in the Soda Center. Tickets are $30 per person.

 

Gael Spotlight on Alex Poorta

Saint Mary's women's tennis player Alex Poorta enters her final season at SMC after helping the Gaels win their first ever WCC Tournament Championship in 2010.  Poorta has been named All-WCC First Team in singles and doubles for the past two seasons and is currently ranked No. 87 in the NCAA Division 1 Singles Preseason Rankings.

Events This Month
  • Jan. 6: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Los Angeles
  • Jan. 6: New York City Basketball Viewing Party 
  • Jan. 6: Graduate Business SERVE Event - East Bay
  • Jan. 8: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Malibu
  • Jan. 15: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Moraga
  • Jan. 20: Lunch-n-Learn Webinar: Communication Strategy
  • Jan. 21: "Third Fridays" Graduate Business Mixer in the East Bay
  • Jan. 22: Baseball Meet the Players Night
  • Jan. 26: From Moraga's Hills to the Rocky Mountains (Denver) 
  • Jan. 29: Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game, Dinner and Auction 
  • Jan. 29: Gael Basketball Pre-Game Party in Portland
  • Jan. 31: From Moraga's Hills to the Nation's Capital (DC)

     

    Save the Date

  • Feb. 26: 34th Annual Car Drawing
  • May 25: Graduate Business SERVE Event - East Bay 
  • July 15-17: Reunion Weekend 2011
  • Aug. 14: 7th Annual Summer Wine Festival