Last month the College hosted several hundred Gaels and their families for Alumni Reunion 2011. Check out the photos and plan to join us for next year's reunion festivities on July 13-15, 2012. 

New Video Featuring 2011 Commencement Parties

Check out this new video celebrating the tradition of post-commencement plot parties on the Chapel lawn.

Alumni Board of Directors

Alumni Board President David Johnson '84 welcomes six new directors for 2011-12: Carlo Beckman '05, MA '10, Joe Buenavista EMBA '04, Al Frugaletti '63, Drue Hulmer '91, Karla Jenkins MA '09 and JP Musgrove '07.

Longtime Professor

Art Orton Dies 

Professor Arcenta "Art" Orton, a psychology professor in the School of Science for 40 years, passed away on July 17 of natural causes. Orton was known both for his academic service and commitment to the community.

Vice Provost Selected as American Council on Education Fellow

Christopher Sindt, vice provost for graduate and professional studies, has been named one of 50 American Council on Education Fellows.

Saint Mary's to Expand the Hearst Art Gallery  

The expansion will increase exhibition space by nearly 50 percent, allowing more of the College's permanent collection to be displayed. The Gallery's current exhibition, Pam Glover: A Life in Art, will remain open during the construction (through September 11).

Announcing the 1863 Society 

In honor of the College's 150th anniversary, we are pleased to announce a new annual giving recognition program - the 1863 Society - which replaces the longtime "President's Club." 

SMC Hosts Travolta Film Camp

The Bay Area News Group covered the Joey Travolta Summer Inclusion Film Camp for autistic students, hosted for the past four years by SMC's Kalmanovitz School of Education.

LEAP Travels to South Africa

As part of a summer course, Saint Mary's Liberal Education for Arts Professionals (LEAP) co-founder Claire Sheridan, alumna Kristine Elliott and several students traveled to South Africa to teach and interact with young at-risk dancers from impoverished areas.  

The New West Coast Conference  

For the first time in more than 30 years, the West Coast Conference welcomes a new member, Brigham Young University, along with the launch of a new brand identity. 

Mark Orr was recently appointed to a four-year term on the Division I Amateurism Cabinet for the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

After breaking ground in May, construction is underway for the new Saint Mary's Ball Park. Check out the photos and follow the project on SMCGaels.com.

Aug. 10: SERVE at Second Harvest Food Bank (San Jose)

Aug. 13: Women's Soccer Kick-Off

Aug. 14: 7th Annual Summer Wine Festival

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

Aug. 19: "Third Friday" Business Mixer (Walnut Creek)

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

Sept. 14: SERVE at Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (Concord)

Sept. 18: Women in Philanthropy Brunch with Nanette Mickiewicz, MD '83 (Walnut Creek)

Sept. 23: Quarterly Business Mixer in San Francisco

Sept. 30: 11th Annual Frank Tucci Golf Party (Boundary Oak GC)

Save the Date 

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

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

Nov. 19: Rugby Dinner Dance