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Alumni Newsletter
February 2009
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Greetings!
 Thanks to all who came out to make this year's Wine and Beer tasting a great event! We look forward to seeing you again next year. You can see pictures from the event on our Flickr page. Just visit flickr.com/photos/stevensonuniversityalumni. We always enjoy having you on campus, and hope to see you at some of the great upcoming events this spring! See you soon, Nina |
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Book Corner
Librarian Sue Bonsteel recommended Thinks by David Lodge, a book
she presented at the monthly J.R. Mitchell Book Talk discussion held in the
Library in February. The novel takes the reader inside the minds of two
university professors who are mutually attracted to one other. The book is funny
and thought-provoking as its characters engage in revealing discussions about
the nature of thought and awareness.
-Recommendation by
Sue Bonsteel,
Librarian,
Stevenson University Library
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Wellness Corner: Focus on Finances
Would you be able to
financially survive a job loss or a medical emergency?
When life deals those unexpected hurdles, you
want to be as prepared as possible. Check out
these strategies for curbing debts and building
savings.
7 steps for building financial fitness
By
Bankrate.com
MONEY 101: A step by step guide to gaining control of your financial life.
By CNNMoney.com
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LIMITED Time Offer! Get your new Stevenson University diploma today!
Requests can be filed online and any other questions
should be sent to Allison Leopard '08 in
the Office of University Advancement
(OUA) at (443) 334-2104 or aleopard@stevenson.edu. All
requests must be made by the graduate. Requests from family members cannot be processed. DEADLINE FOR ALL REQUESTS:
APRIL 15, 2009
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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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 SU Couples:
From the Beginning...
"Not only is the college's initial campus located in Stevenson, Md., but the town is named after a prominent 19th-century Baltimore grain merchant, Henry Stevenson, who in 1837 married Deborah Owings. By a felicitous historical coincidence, Ms. Owings is the granddaughter of the founder of Owings Mills, the location of the second campus".
To today...
Macroeconomics and my mate: our love story
I vividly
remember my freshman year of college. I sat in the back of my Macroeconomics
class, watching the other students arrive. They too seemed to be in mourning
for the loss of their winter break. Almost every student arrived to class on
time with an "I don't want to be here" look on their face. The professor stood
up to take role and was abruptly interrupted by the
door.
One boy
arrived two minutes late- which caused the entire class to look at the door. He
was attractive: six feet tall, chocolate skin, and when he talked, his voice
made him seem wise beyond his years. He took his seat, and for some odd reason,
I was drawn to him. I whispered to my friends, "OH my
gosh! Isn't he
cuuute?" They agreed.
I swear, the
next few weeks I spent more time watching him than the chalkboard... which is
probably why I dropped out of Macroeconomics and had to repeat it a few
semesters later. He was even in
the History class I had right after, which meant I got a double dose of him. To
be completely honest, I did have a boyfriend, but this guy was arrestingly
handsome.
True story: I
was so enamored, I even told my best friend about him. She told me to forget
about him and come down to her school to meet her new crush. I agreed, and we all
partied together later that week. I didn't instantly approve of her new crush
but when he introduced us to his best friend, I was
shocked.
I couldn't
believe it. My crush was his best friend.
It seemed like
our fates were intertwined. We started talking after classes and realized we had
tons in common. Through the rest of our college semesters we joked during and
after classes, helped each other cram before exams, and partied 'til dawn at
every club in town. After I broke up with my boyfriend, my crush was there for
me as a comedian and confidant. We were inseparable.
Our bond
eventually became so strong, we started questioning if we should be more than
friends. We figured if we're such good
friends, we should be alright in a
relationship. We were
right.
James and I
have been inseparable since our freshman year. We started college in the same
class, and coincidentally enough, that's just how we ended it. After our last
class together we moved in together, and to this day our biggest fight has been
over the bedcovers. During our final semester, James asked me to marry him. I
said yes because I knew, like our courtship, our marriage won't be sappy. I said
yes because we've been thankful together for every blessing and laughed our way
through every misfortune. And I said yes because after five years of courtship
and two years of living together, if my biggest fight with James is over
bedcovers, then I must be one lucky woman.
-Christine Epps and James Carter, Class of 2007
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Did you know...
 One benefit of the Alumni Association is the continued use of Career HQ® and professional development including career networking opportunities with other alumni. The Career Services Office provides a range of fun and informative
programs and activities throughout the year that help students understand the world of work. They also have the opportunity to interact
with top executives, government leaders, and engaging speakers from the
business community. This spring, Career HQ® is presenting a WOW! (World of Work) Speaker Series and Career Fair. Check out the upcoming events for dates and details or visit the new Career Services Website at www.stevenson.edu/career. There is now an easier way to schedule an appointment, view upcoming events, and a re-vamped Mustang Central. You can also access Mustang Central from the Quicklinks for easy job searches! |
Spirited SU Weekend:
LAX, Bingo, Breakfast and
Bands
What
are you doing this weekend? Mark your calendar for some SU excitement,
including a free breakfast Saturday morning.
Men's Lacrosse
Banquet
If
lacrosse is your thing, plan to attend the fifth annual Kickoff Men's Lacrosse
Banquet. Coach Paul Cantabene hosts the pre-season banquet for alumni, parents,
family, friends and staff. The keynote speaker will be Bob Scott, former Johns
Hopkins University lacrosse coach and a National Lacrosse Hall of Famer inductee
as coach in 1976.
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Place: Rockland Banquet Room, Owings Mills
Cost: $20 suggested donation
RSVP: A must, contact Fran
Fidler: ffidler@stevenson.edu.
Lacrosse Season Spirit Night
BINGO Blowout with Wild Stang, the University spirit
group, and SU cheerleaders
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Place: Caves Athletic Center, Bubble, Owings
Mills
Cost: $5 for 20 games; proceeds benefit the
alternative spring break trip to New Orleans as part of the Katrina Relief
Project
Details: Students have the chance to win a 42-inch flat
screen television, plus all attendees have the chance to win more than $500
worth of other prizes and gift certificates
Music: Bands play from 10 p.m. to midnight. See SU's
Olyver James and Falltown
Pancake and Sausage Tailgate Breakfast
for students,
faculty, staff, alumni, and families
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: FREE breakfast served
from 10-11:30 a.m.
Men vs. Widener at Noon
Women vs. Marymount at 3 p.m.
Place: Caves Athletic Center, Bubble, Owings Mills
RSVP: Carol Brady at cjbrady@stevenson.edu |
Stevenson
University Senior Council to host first
"Shopping Extravaganza"
Saturday, February 28
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rockland Center Banquet Hall
Stevenson - Owings Mills
 For the past year, the University's Senior Council has
dedicated themselves to planning and executing Stevenson's first "Shopping
Extravaganza" which features a variety of vendors, a silent auction, raffles, and
delicious light fare.
Vendors include community favorites and new, exciting
exhibitors including Baltimore Mud, Brite Spots: Hope's Hats, Carlyn Smith
Creations, The Chimera -- Chocolates and Glass Art, Cookie Lee Jewelry,
Creative Memories, Lia Sophia, Longaberger, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Princess
House, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, and USBorneBooks.
The silent auction consists of a variety of basket
packages featuring items from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the MD Wineries
Association, The Black Eyed Susan Murder Mystery Dinner Boat, Fell's
Point Corner Theatre, Liberty Mountain Ski Resort, The Baltimore Orioles, That's Dancing Ballroom and Dancesport Center, and many more!
Advance tickets are $8 per person, $10 at the door. Ticket price includes entry into the event, one free
raffle ticket, food, and unlimited shopping! For more information
or to purchase tickets, contact Maumi Cannell-Chatterton or Kathy Wilt at (443) 352-4300.
This event is open the community and the first 200 guests will receive a special
gift. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Council.
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Upcoming
Activities
February:
9-April 4: A Grand Exhibit at St. Paul Companies Pavilion
The majesty of America's
southwest landscape is mere steps away thanks to the new Cultural Programs
exhibit, PhotoPaintDraw the Southwest, by SU students and Greg
Stanley, Assistant Professor of Art.
Date:
February 9 through April 4
Reception:
Thursday, February 19; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Place: St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
18: Film Series - Films of the Silent Film Era
This
semester's film series, "Silent Clowns: Comics of Film's Silent Era," is a selection of comedy shorts from the early silent movie era, including
performances by the Keystone Cops, Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Laurel and
Hardy, and Charlie Chaplin (featuring the introduction of the "tramp"
character). Each Wednesday as noted.
Film: The Kid (1921, 68 mins.), the first Charlie Chaplin feature-length
movie.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 3:30 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
Place: Verizon Center, bottom level of the Science Building, Room SC35A, Greenspring
Contact: Diane DiSalvo, ddisalvo@stevenson.edu or (443) 334- 2163
19-21: Gravity Stories Performance Takes Flight
Get a front-row seat to a daring
aerial performance based on true stories from students in Sociology 304, in
collaboration with students in Theatre 224.
Date: Thursday, February 19 through Saturday, February 21, 8 p.m.
Place: Studio
Theatre, Greenspring
Cost: $10
general admission; $6 senior citizens, $5 with student ID
Info: Call
the Box Office for tickets, (443) 334-2618
21: AIMS Job Fair
For teaching
opportunities in Maryland private schools - no teaching degree required.
Date: Saturday, February
21
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Gilman School
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu
23: Outlook and opportunities in the Baltimore Area
What is the economic outlook for the Maryland and Baltimore region?
What are the benefits of working for the government? What about BRAC
(Base Realignment and Closure) career opportunities? Who are the
employers in this area? This panel of speakers will address these
questions and other issues in providing you with important information
for your job search. Come and find out what you should know about
opportunities in the Baltimore Metropolitan area.
Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 12 p.m.
Place: Rockland Conference Room A, Owings Mills
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu
24: On Campus at SU: Anna Quindlen
Pulitzer Prize winning author and Newsweek columnist Anna
Quindlen will share her insights and perspectives with faculty, staff, and
students prior to her appearance with the Baltimore Speakers Series. Don't miss
this opportunity to hear one of the nation's most prolific writers. The
presentation includes her talk and a Q&A.
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
24: Baltimore Speakers Series: Anna Quindlen
This prolific Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and bestselling author was only the third woman to write for the op-ed page of The New York Times. She writes the "Last Word" column for Newsweek, and her latest novel, Rise and Shine, published in 2006, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestsellers lists, joining her four other bestselling novels. Learn more about the 2008-2009
Baltimore Speakers Series.
Date:
Tuesday, February 24
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Joseph Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall,
Baltimore
25: Film Series - Films of the Silent Film Era
Film: Selection of Buster Keaton shorts, including "One Week," "Cops," and "Sherlock,
Jr."
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 3:30 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
Place: Verizon Center, bottom level of the Science Building, Room SC35A, Greenspring
Contact: Diane DiSalvo, ddisalvo@stevenson.edu or (443) 334- 2163
25: Artist-in-Residence: Mo Lebowitz
Mo Lebowitz is the creator of The Antique Press in New York, an award winning private letterpress. He brings sophisticated wit and incisive concepts to his graphic design. His specialty is wine packaging, promotion, and advertising. Mr. Lebovitz has won more than 300 awards for his work and has served as a juror for every major graphics show in America and Canada.
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: Reception, 6 p.m.; Lecture, 7 p.m.
Place: Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
26: JD, MBA, MS, PhD? Decoding Graduate and Law School
Are you thinking about graduate or law school? Do you know what it
takes to apply and be accepted? How do you know if graduate school is
the right option for you? Get your questions answered by our expert
panel. They are ready to share their graduate school or law school
experience with you and provide helpful suggestions on how to get
started on your search for the right school.Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu
26: Be Remembered: Your 30 Second Commercial
Learn how to stand out from the rest at career fairs!
Designed to help you stand out in the crowded marketplace, this
workshop will also help with resumes, networking, and interviewing.
Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: School of Business and Leadership, SB104, Owings Mills
Details: SIGN UP REQUIRED, contact Rebecca Kruse: rkruse@stevenson.edu to register. 27: Maryland Consortium Career FairTransportation available from SU. Opportunity to connect with 150 companies in one place. Reserve a spot on the SU
shuttle through Becky Kruse, rkruse@stevenson.edu.
Date: Friday, February 27
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Towson Center, Towson
University
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu
27: Accounting Association Texas Hold-Em Tournament
The 4th Annual Accounting Association Texas Hold-em Tournament
Date: Friday, February 27
Time: Registration time: 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Game: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Place: Rockland Center Banquet Hall, Owings Mills
Cost: $10 Buy-In, Food and Drinks provided
Details: Contact Dianne Thompson at dthomspson5114@stevenson.edu
March
3: Dress for Success
If you had an interview tomorrow, would you have something to wear? Do
you know what the four "basic business" colors are? Do you really need to
have your shoes shined? Do you OWN shoe polish? Learn everything you
need to know about the dos and don'ts of dressing for an interview and
professional interview preparation tips.
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Rockland Center Conference Room A, Owings Mills
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu
4: Film Series - Films of the Silent Film EraFilm: The inventive and gag-filled "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (1928, 71 min.), Keaton's
last feature from his own production company before signing an ill-fated
contract with MGM.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Place: Verizon Center, bottom level of the Science Building, Room SC35A, Greenspring
Contact: Diane DiSalvo, ddisalvo@stevenson.edu or (443) 334- 2163
5: How to Market Yourself through an Effective Resume
Prepare for upcoming career fairs. Learn how to make your resume stand out from the rest!
BRING your resume on a flash drive (or e-mail to yourself) so you can work on it during the workshop!
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: AC 315, Greenspring
Details: SIGN UP REQUIRED. Please e-mail Rebecca Kruse at rkruse@stevenson.edu to register.
11: Networking for Knowledge
Learn more about the master's degrees offered by Stevenson University and get to know faculty, staff and current students at Networking for Knowledge, an information session given by Stevenson's School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Unable to attend? Lunch and learn instead. Mark your calendar and register online today for a Virtual Information Session at noon on March 18.
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Click here to register online and get directions.
18: WOW! (World of Work) Career Fair
The
Office of Career Services and Experiential Learning is proud to
present the WOW! (World of Work) Career Fair on March 18, 2009 from 4
to 6 pm in Rockland Banquet Room. Meet corporate and organizational
recruiters to learn
about their internship or job opportunities. The Career Fair will
feature over 40 companies and organizations from the
Baltimore/Washington area.
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Place: Rockland Banquet Room, Owings Mills
Details: Contact Sarah McDowell: smcdowell415@stevenson.edu |
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