Spring Break: March 12-17, 2018 Congratulations Dr. Anne Jung - Maria College

Spring Break: March 12-17, 2018

            Congratulations Dr. Anne Jung
  Dean of the College, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

                        President Tom Gamble announced to the
                        Maria Community that Dr. Anne Jung has
                        been appointed Dean of the College and
                        Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
                        She has been serving as Acting Vice President
                        for Academic Affairs. Dr. Jung's contributions
                        to Maria have been tremendous in her role as
                        Chair of Liberal Arts and Management and
                        Co-Chair of the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education (MSCHE) Steering Committee. President Gamble
stated, "Anne needs no introduction to the Maria community where
she is well known as a fair, balanced and highly competent
administrator, as well as a dedicated and capable member of the
faculty."

                         Lenten Reflection

                         This week, Sr. Eileen O'Connor shares a reflection on
                         Jesus' last words "I'm thirsty." She challenges us with
                         the statement, 'Nearly 1 billion of our brothers and
                         sisters may say “I’m thirsty,” but they do not enjoy a
                         drink of water. They have no access to clean drinking
                         water. They suffer from many water-related diseases. In
                         fact, every day, tens of thousands of children die of
                         preventable water-related diseases. Water is life, as our
                         Native American friends remind us.' Click here to read

full reflection.

Upcoming TEAS Exam Dates
Tuesday, March 13 | 10am-2pm

Maria College requires all students with an intent for
the Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) or Associate’s
Degree in Nursing complete the “TEAS”—Test of
Essential Academic Skills—at a required level in order
to be admitted into the program. Click here for more
information.

March Madness Sale in Bookstore
March 19-23, 2018

Join in on March Madness and come to the bookstore
for a raffle to win a free t-shirt and some fun games
that can earn you up to 50% off one item of clothing.
Click here to check Bookstore hours.

Wednesday Soup for Lent
March 21 & 28 | 12pm-1pm
Main Building, Maria Market

On Wednesdays during Lent, the Maria College Service
and Hospitality Committee will be hosting lunch with
homemade soups outside of the Maria Market Food
Pantry in the Main Building for all members of the
Maria College community.

Career Success: Professional Attire
Fashion Show Event
Thursday, March 22 | 2pm-6pm
Marian Hall, Fitzgerald Court

Career Services and Mission Accomplished (Carmen
Duncan '05 is the founder and Chief Coach) will be
displaying proper interview and professional dress
attire at the upcoming 'Dress for the Interview'
presentation. To learn more click here or contact
Adrianne Rickson, Director of Career Services.

Faculty Forum
Monday, March 26 |3pm
Marian Hall, Room 105

Jessica Napoli will be demonstrating how to use the
AED's that are located in campus buildings. This event
is open to all members of the Maria Community.

Albany Tulip Queen & Court
Deadline: April 2, 2018

The Tulip Queen and Court are Albany's vibrant
ambassadors attending community functions,
promoting education and coordinating programs for the
mayor's literacy campaign throughout their year of
reign. Click here to learn more or nominate someone.

Walk For Mercy
Saturday, April 7 | 11am-2pm
Marian Hall

The Circles of Mercy is hosting a walk for Mercy to
support Maria's Frank E. O'Brien Jr. Student Support
Center. Admission to the event is free. Walkers and
sponsors are needed. Kindly RSVP by April 2, 2018
by calling (518) 462-0899 or emailing
circlesofmercy@nycapp.rr.com.

Women's Leadership Summit
Saturday, April 7 | 8am-4pm
Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Albany

Victoria Battell RSM, Maria Vice President of Mission,
Planning, Student Affairs | Dean of Students will be on
the speaker's panel facilitated by Elaine Houston,
award winning journalist and anchor at News Channel
13. For more information click here. Maria College will
sponsor a table at the event and if you would like to
attend, please email Sr. Victoria. Space is limited.

8-Hour Dance Marathon
Saturday, April 21 | 3pm-6pm
Lucky Strike Social, Crossgates Mall

Join Mission Accomplished to support and inspire
young professionals to glow from within while having
a great time. The funds raised from this event will
support programming that ill help millennials overcome
obstacles as they enter the workforce. Click here for
more information.

Maria Makes a Mark in the Community
Monday, April 30 | 10am-6pm
Marian Hall, Fitzgerald Court

The AAS Nursing program will be kicking off National
Nurses Week by hosting an event on April 30th,
"Nursing in your Neighborhood: Making a Mark in the
Community". Graduating nursing students will share
their community service learning projects. Light

refreshments will be served.

NEWS @ MARIA

 Celebrating 60 Years of Mercy
 Education

 On April 25, 1958, on behalf of the New York State
 Education Department, the Board of Regents granted a
 charter to found Maria College. This year is a
 celebratory milestone as we look back on how Maria
 has evolved over 60-years--providing opportunity
 education in high demand careers to all who can
 benefit. Hospitality will be offered on April 25--cake and
 tea-- and more activities and events planned through
 April 25, 2019.

 Maria Market Food Pantry
 Main Building, Basement

 Maria Market, the College's food pantry, is available to
 members of the campus community who are
 experiencing food insecurities. No appointment is
 necessary and the use of the service is anonymous
 and confidential.

 The food pantry is open every Monday and
 Wednesday from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Access to the
 food pantry is also available through the Frank E.
 O'Brien Jr. Student Support Center at any time, even
 weekends. For more information, please contact Anne
 Devlin or Andrew Ledoux.

 Free Cancer Screening Series for
 Women

 St. Peter's Health Partners and St. Mary's Hospital are
 hosting a cancer screening series. No cost for
 mammograms and other screening tests are available
 for eligible, uninsured women age 40+. For more
 information and to make and appointment, please call
 (518) 525-8680. Click here to download flyer.

 Georgian Court University
 A Call to Mercy

 The Georgian Court University online certificate
 program in Mercy Spirituality combines formal
 academic coursework, spiritual reflection, and
 thoughtful dialogue with students and faculty from
 around the world. Click here for more information.

"You are very powerful, provided you
                              know how powerful you are."
                              --Yogi Bhajan

Mission & Values of Maria College
Maria is a Catholic college sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the
Mercy charism. It provides career-relevant, opportunity education in the context of
the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to all who can benefit from it. Maria is committed
to outstanding and holistic student support services, financial sustainability and
the purposive use of evidence to drive institutional renewal and student success.
Maria seeks to foster graduates who recognize and respect the dignity of every
human person and who will transform their knowledge and skills into caring and
compassionate service to others.

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