April 30, 2013

Monthly News Highlights   > Reunion Flashback Take a look at images from Reunion 2013, when alumnae/i from class years ending in threes and eights visited campus to celebrate milestones and renew ties with friends and classmates.   Ever Leading Margaret Wren de St. Aubin first tapped into her leadership ability as a Mary Baldwin student during the late 1970s; now two Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership cadets benefit from her generosity as recipients of a scholarship established by the Board of Trustees member. The scholarship is one of dozens that bring MBC closer to meeting its historic fundraising goal through Ever Ahead, the college's largest campaign to date. In the News Promises, promises — The Commercial-News (Danville, IL) Much ado about Shakespeare — The News Leader (Staunton, VA)   > Reunion Awards Recognize Service, Success One of the most anticipated events during Reunion Weekend is the annual awards presentation. Alumnae/i from all classes gathered to congratulate eight award recipients.     > Devoted Alumna Establishes Business Scholarship The Dr. Susan Nolan Palmer Scholarship Fund for Women in Business will be awarded to one student within the Residential College for Women who has financial need, maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and declares a major in business.     > Fresh Ideas Drive Student Leadership Many of the women elected to Student Government Association for 2013–14 are already rising stars within the Mary Baldwin College community. Find out what inspires them to leadership.     > Pearce Hosts Microbiology Conference Pearce Science Center was the site of the April American Society for Microbiology Regional Conference, which garnered the largest attendance in the history of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter Meeting. Several Mary Baldwin students, professors, and alumnae presented research, and Adult Degree Program student Nicky Rose earned a top award.     MBC Connect   > TAKE ACTION THIS MONTH … GET A SNEAK PEEK AT BOLDLY BALDWIN: Read more about national trends in higher education, find President Pamela Fox's perspective on fundamental shifts in the college and university experience, and respond to a poll as part of our special Return on Education feature. LINK LEADERSHIP: MBC is considering candidates for the critical position of vice president for Institutional Advancement, and word-of-mouth is the college's best advertising. Find all the details in the leadership profile. CLOSE OUT THE YEAR: With the end of the fiscal year on June 30 — marking a major milestone in the public phase of Ever Ahead: The Campaign for Mary Baldwin — each gift has never been more important, or easier to make. To ensure your contribution counts this year, give now.   Featured Events   > CAPSTONE FESTIVAL: May 9 Seniors from across academic disciplines will present their theses work, enhancing their knowledge of the topics and enriching the campus community experience. HONORING PATRICIA H. MENK: May 16. Members of the Virginia General Assembly will be on campus to present a resolution in memory of the late MBC professor emeritus of history and former mayor of Staunton. COMMENCEMENT 2013: May 19 Featuring keynote speaker Judge Pamela Shell Baskervill '75 and several events that honor the accomplishments of members of the graduating class.   You may unsubscribe at any time by responding to this e-mail with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.