Alumni Newsletter News and Events from Stevenson University
August 2008
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Project Lead the Way at
Stevenson University!
The program, new to Maryland, provides hands-on
learning of biomedical sciences to Maryland science teachers to help them better
teach their students. Click here to read the full story and watch the
video clip from WJZ-Channel 13.
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Update Your Contact Info
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 Go online today to let us know where you are and what you're up to! How else could we keep you informed of all the great news and events?!! All you have to do is fill out the
update your contact information form on the new alumni website; it's free and it's easy! ** For
those of you who have already made your updates,
thank you! We have had such a great response, so please excuse the delay, but
your gift will be in the mail soon!
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NYC Bus Trip
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On November 23, we will be making our annual
trip to New York City! The day is yours to enjoy to shop, catch a show or go sightseeing. The alumni bus departs at 6 a.m. from the Greenspring campus and returns at 10 p.m. and the cost is $40 per person. Reservations are taken on a
first come basis. Contact Jane Hogge at < jhogge@stevenson.edu> or (443)
334-2227. Register early to get your seat today! (Sorry, no refunds)
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Library Corner
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This Night's Foul
Workby Fred Vargas This book is recommended for anyone who enjoys a well-plotted mystery and loves
anything French. This Night's Foul Work, by Fred Vargas,
published in 2008, is about a French police inspector, Commissioner Adamsberg, who
uses unusual detection methods to uncover a killer. Along the way, the author
treats her readers to some eccentric and very French characters, as well as bits
and pieces of medieval history and culture.-Recommendation by Maureen
Beck, Director of the Stevenson University Library
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Support SU!
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Make a gift to the Annual Fund and become part of the inaugural donor club of Stevenson University.
Join us as we take alumni participation in the Annual Fund campaign to extraordinary levels of support.
For more information, please contact Jane C. Hogge, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at (443) 334-2227.
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Greetings!
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We've got an exciting year planned with so many great events and
trips that will be taking place. Save the date for VillaFest weekend, October 17 and
18! The homecoming and family weekend kicks off with a free happy hour,
Midnight Madness, and the annual bonfire and haunted trail on Friday. Saturday
is jam packed with athletics games, children's activities, the annual Bull Roast, and headlining this weekend's event
is Mike Super, winner of NBC's hit
reality show Phenomenon! These are just a few of the activities that will be
taking place, keep a look out for the invitation in your mail box in
September! And, if that's not enough, we're also taking our annual trip to NYC this fall, check the sidebar for more details. If you're interested in volunteering or have a suggestion for an event you'd love to be a part of during VillaFest, contact Nina Bonano at nbonano@stevenson.edu or (443) 334-2625. See you soon! P.S. We want to hear from you. Click here to take our poll: Where would you most likely attend a happy hour?
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Get Involved: Move-In Day
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Summer is nearing its end and we're
gearing up for another school year to start. Next week, the
future Class of 2012 will be moving into the dorms on the Owings Mills
campus!
Would you like to meet incoming students, take
part in an exciting project, and get a free t-shirt and lunch? Volunteer for New
Resident Move-In Day on Thursday, August 21, and all that can be yours. The day
starts with coffee and donuts at 6 a.m. before a large crew of faculty, staff,
and students help get residents moved into their new University home. Show these
students and their families the Stevenson University spirit and get them off on
the right foot. Contact Maumi Chatterton at x4306 or
<dev-maum@mail.vjc.edu>, by August 19, if you can lend a
hand.
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School of Business and Leadership to house New Library
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A new Library in the School
of Business and Leadership will open this fall on the Owings Mills campus.
Library staff are currently setting up the collection and staffing the new site.
News about hours of operation and available services will be announced later
this month. The Paralegal Collection will move to Owings Mills. At Greenspring,
Current and Bound Periodicals will move to the second floor. This will allow the
addition of student study space on the first floor. If you have specific
questions about these changes, please contact Maureen Beck at
<mbeck@stevenson.edu>.
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Human Services Alumni Reunion
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On Wednesday, July 23,
2008, approximately 30 Human Services alumni and faculty attended a reunion at
the home of Dr. Gigi Franyo-Ehlers. The evening began with tours of her new home, located on the Inner Harbor in the heart of Fells Point. Alumni and
faculty (shown in the photo above, taken at the event) enjoyed reminiscing about classroom memories and other alumni friends.
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Online Forensics Graduates First Stevenson University Alumni
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The first group of students to take the
master's degree in Forensic Studies program completely online, recently went
through a week-long mock trial capstone experience at the Owings Mills campus,
which was featured in The Daily Record. Click here to read the full
story. More than a dozen students from Oregon, North Dakota, Texas,
and Ohio traveled to the Stevenson University campus for the final academic component of their degree. They met each other and their faculty members for
the first time on campus the final week of July. Under the guidance of
Assistant Professor in Legal and Forensic Studies Maria Howell, Esq., the
students split into two teams for the exercise. Fellow faculty member Sue
Schenning, Esq., served as the judge for the week. The trial gained
attention in the local media as WBAL-TV and The Daily Record both covered the
proceedings.  Besides the hard work in the courtroom, the students also
had a special cookout after the verdict was delivered and on Friday, August 1,
2008 a special graduation ceremony was attended by friends and family.
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Spotlight on Graduate Programs: Business and Technology Management
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The master's in Business and Technology Management degree is designed for the business professional to develop a
practical working knowledge of today's information technologies. This degree is
ideal for a business or IT professional who wants to be more creative and
innovative in accurately solving an organizations's problems and learn about
best practices in systems planning and design. Students elect one of two
tracks: Emerging Technology Management or Innovative Leadership.
The degree can be completed either entirely online or in the classroom
for any student beginning the degree program in the Fall of 2008. On-campus
classes are offered in the evening, making the degree ideal for the busy working
professional. Courses are offered in accelerated 8-week formats and are taught
by faculty with experience in the field You may apply online today, free
of charge. If you would like to speak with a Graduate Admissions Counselor,
please call (410) 486-7001.
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Nursing Tees for Sale!
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Attention Nursing Alumni: Get your Villa Julie College
Nursing Tees while you still can! There is a limited quantity of t-shirts
available from the Nursing department. Contact Regina Phillips at < reginaphillips54@yahoo.com> for more information
on how to get yours today!
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Request for New Diplomas
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Since the announcement of the Stevenson
University name, some alumni have expressed an interest in obtaining a diploma
with the new name. Requests and any other questions should be sent to
Allison Leopard '08 in the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) at (443)
334-2104 or <aleopard@stevenson.edu>. All requests must be made by the
graduate. Requests from family members cannot be processed. OIA will need
all of the following details to process the request. Name as it was on
the original diploma (unless the new name is requested): Social Security
Number: Current mailing address: Current phone number: Current
(preferred) e-mail address: Degree earned: Major: Graduation year:
Spring or Winter graduation: Optional: Current employer (if applicable):
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Upcoming Activities Click here for a full list of
events August: 27: Virtual Open House, your computer, 12 p.m.
Prospective students can log-in to the session from the
convenience of their office or home and learn about Graduate and Professional
Studies programs, admissions requirements and the benefits of our programs. For
detailed information and Virtual Open house dates please visit us online at
<www.stevenson.edu> or call the Admission office at (410) 486-7001. 28:
Art Gallery Reception, Theatre Lobby, 6-8 p.m. The Mechanics of My Existence
will be on exhibit from August 25 through October 4. Faculty member James von
Minor creates a far reaching and complex installation that encompass his visual
history, all the main themes of his work over the thirty five years since his
entering graduate school.
September: 9: Virtual Open House, your
computer, 6 p.m. Prospective students can log-in to the session from the
convenience of their office or home and learn about Graduate and Professional
Studies programs, admissions requirements and the benefits of our programs. For
detailed information and Virtual Open house dates please visit us online at
<www.stevenson.edu> or call the Admission office at (410) 486-7001. 17: Art Talk,
Gallery, 12 noon The Mechanics of My Existence will be on exhibit from August
25 through October 4.
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