SMC Alumni Newsletter: July 2011
In This Issue
Alumni in the News
Alumni Reunion
College News
Athletic News
Upcoming Events

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John Henry Johnson

John Henry Johnson '53

In Memorium

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Song Woo MBA '05

Diversity Scholarships for MBA Students

Contra Costa Times

 

P.T. Lovern E'08  

Footbag Competitor

Goes to Finland

The Oakland Tribune

 

Sandra Pichelli '09

CrossFit Northern

California

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Alumni in Japan Share Stories of Quake, Tsunami and Survival

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Let's Jump Start July!

Help us gear up for the 845 new students joining us for the

2011-12 academic year by investing in scholarships. Make your gift today to help shape the future for these students.

  

Make Your Gift

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Show your SMC Pride with the all-new VISA card!

SMC Visa Card

When you use your card, Saint Mary's receives:
$50 after your first purchase, a 2% donation on gas and groceries, a 1% donation on all other purchases and up to 10% at select merchants.  
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Princeton Review

SMC alumni are eligible for a 40% discount on LSAT, GMAT and GRE prep classes starting in September. Contact Brother Glenn Bolton at (925) 631-4600 if you are interested.

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Graduate Program Information Sessions

 

Saint Mary's offers a variety of graduate level Business, Education and Leadership programs. Join us at an upcoming online or regional information session in July!

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Send Us Your Gael Glimpse

Moved to another country? New family member? Just married? Let us know what you're up to! Submit a Gael Glimpse by July 20 for inclusion in the next issue of Saint Mary's magazine. 

 

ALUMNI REUNION

Alumni Reunion

 

 

Join the classes of '51, '61, '66, '71, '76, '81, '86, '91, '96, '01 and '06 to celebrate your days at Saint Mary's!  

 

 

Visit our website for a schedule of the weekend's events, see who's coming, order a reunion T-shirt, make your reunion gift, RSVP online and more.

 

 COLLEGE NEWS & EVENTS  

Phyllis Metcalf-TurnerNew Dean for Kalmanovitz

School of Education

Saint Mary's welcomed Professor Phyllis Metcalf-Turner as dean of the Kalmanovitz School of Education, effective June 15.

 

New Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academics

Following a national search, Richard Carp has been appointed vice provost for undergraduate academics, effective July 1. 

   

$173,000 Grant Awarded for Summer Institute

Saint Mary's received a $173,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to administer the NEH Summer Institute "Dialogues in the Americas: Mexican Literature and Culture in Context."

 

Education Leader at KSOE Conference

Gordon Jackson, assistant superintendent of the California Department of Education, offered hope and advice at the College's recent Summer Leadership Institute.

   

SERVE EventAlumni SERVE with Habitat for Humanity

Graduate Business alumni joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild a home in Contra Costa County. Participate in an upcoming SERVE event this July.

   

Got Art?

We invite our generous alumni and friends to donate art, objects and fine wine for the upcoming Clars Auction on September 10-11. Items must be received by August 1, and proceeds from the auction will help fund a significant expansion of Saint Mary's Hearst Art Gallery. 

 

IrelandRegister for Ireland Trip

by July 14

Interested in exploring Ireland from October 23 to November 1 with fellow Gaels and Father Tom McElligott? Bay Area residents have until July 14 to sign up.

 

Summer Wine FestivalSummer Wine Festival

Sunday, August 14, is right around the corner! Get your tickets today for the always popular Saint Mary's Summer Wine Festival, benefiting student scholarships. $35 per person before August 7; $15 designated driver rate.

   

Seats Are Limited!

VIP Journey Concert in Colorado 

Join Colorado-area alumni on October 1 for a VIP concert experience with rock legends Night Ranger, Foreigner and Journey at the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre in Englewood, Colo. Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today!

 

 ATHLETIC NEWS & EVENTS

Brother President Ronald Gallagher, FSC '69, was recently appointed as 2011-12 chair of the West Coast Conference President's Council.

 

Nine student-athletes reached out to a community in Lima, Peru to help renovate a local school and orphanage and spend time with underpriviledged children.

 

Men's basketball coach Randy Bennett hopes to lead the U.S. to a gold medal at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Latvia this summer.

   

The Gaels' former guard, Mickey McConnell '11, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 31st round as the 944th overall pick in the third day of the 2011 MLB First Year Player Draft.

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS

July 10: Pam Glover: A Life in Art exhibit opening at the Hearst Art Gallery (through September 11)

July 13: Boston Alumni Mixer with Dean Zhan Li

July 15-17: Alumni Reunion 2011

July 30: 5th Quarter Football Family Picnic

July 31: 4th Annual South Bay Business Student & Alumni Picnic (Cupertino)

Aug. 13: Women's Soccer Inter-squad Game and Kick-Off

Aug. 14: 7th Annual Summer Wine Festival

Aug. 15: 9th Annual Graduate Business Alumni Golf & Bocce Tournament (Diablo CC)

 

Save the Date

Sept. 10-11: Clars Auction: A Benefit for Saint Mary's Hearst Art Gallery (Oakland)

Sept. 18: Women in Philanthropy Brunch with Nanette Mickiewicz, MD '83

Sept. 23: Quarterly Business Mixer in San Francisco

Sept. 30: 11th Annual Frank Tucci Golf Party (Franklin Canyon GC)

Oct. 1: VIP Journey Concert with the Colorado Alumni Chapter

Oct. 22: Men's Basketball Tip-Off Dinner (Blackhawk Museum)

Oct. 23-Nov. 1: Nine Days in Ireland with Father Tom McElligott

Nov. 19: Rugby Dinner Dance

 

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