The public is invited to a free talk by author Julie Otsuka on her acclaimed novel When the Emperor Was Divine at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at Marymount Universitys Reinsch Library Auditorium, 2807 North Glebe Road. A reception and book signing will follow in the Lee Reception Room. The event is sponsored by […]
Month: April 2016
Marymount Hosting Free Talk on Reading an 18th Century Novel
The public is invited to attend a free lecture on how to read an 18th Century Novel by British literature expert Dr. Alok Yadav. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 in Ostapenko Hall, Room 1001 at Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road. Yadav studies literature of that period, world literature […]
Cardinal Wuerl to Speak at Marymount Commencement on May 15
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington, will address 671 degree candidates and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Marymount Universitys Undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 15. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. A commencement ceremony for graduate degree recipients will follow […]
Marymount Students Experience Special Visit to Rome
Jessica Villeda, a Marymount University senior, wasnt sure she wanted to travel to Rome with a group of classmates. At 42, the commuter from Mt. Airy, Maryland, is older than the typical student and was concerned about how things would go. Once the interior design major was in the Eternal City, however, all trepidation vanished. […]
Girls Get Excited about STEM Education During Marymount Visit
Dr. Todd Rimkus loves to see children get excited about science. So when 40 students from Fort Belvoir Elementary School recently visited his lab at Marymount University, he was happy to introduce them to a few of his friends, including a large black snake and a 25-pound snapping turtle. It was really nice to see […]
Panel Discussion on People Analytics on April 27
Marymount University is inviting human resource managers, directors and upper-level managers to a free panel discussion on People Analytics, a cutting edge tool that helps organizations of all sizes make data-based decisions. Hosted by MUs Human Resource Management and Admissions departments, the panel will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 […]
Remembrance Day Held
Marymount University held its annual Remembrance Day on Sunday, honoring a late student known for her generosity of spirit, reflecting on other departed members of the university family and community, and joining together in service to others. Sponsored by the Student Government Association, the day began with a 10 a.m. Mass of Remembrance in the […]
English Program Alumni invited to English Night
Alumni from Marymount Universitys English program are invited to share their college-to-career stories as part of English Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 in Reinsch Auditorium, 2807 North Glebe Road. A reception will follow in Barry Gallery. English Night celebrates the achievements of English majors and minors, graduating seniors and alumni. […]
Marymount Students Learn about Emigration Firsthand in El Salvador
Lauren Truman, a Marymount University freshman, said its one thing to read about widespread poverty, but nothing compares to seeing it firsthand. A group of Marymount University students gained that firsthand knowledge as they spent spring break in El Salvador as part of Marymounts Global Classroom Series, in which students explore their coursework from a global […]
Cheerleading Squad Captures First Place at Chesapeake Championship
The Saints Cheerleading Squad took first place in the College Division of the Chesapeake Championship held at Towson University on March 19. Both a points qualifier and a division qualifier, the first place finish over almost 30 other squads qualified the 15-member all-female team for the U.S. Finals to be held the end of May. […]
