LEND A HAND
The Marygrove Alumni Association has once again volunteered to assist Cass Community Social Services’ with their "Sandwich to Go" program. Twelve hundred sandwiches will be prepared on Saturday, October 21, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at their Scott Center. The Scott Center is located at 11850 Woodrow Wilson St., Detroit, MI . The sandwiches are for detainees at all six Detroit Police Department districts.  If you are interested in volunteering or if you need more information, please contact Monique Kelly Brown ’93 at (586) 944-3808 or mbrow247@ford.com.

ELEGANT DINNER AND WINE TASTING
Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine tasting at the Fox and Hounds restaurant of Bloomfield Hills on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. with family, friends and fellow alumni. The event includes dinner, two wine-tastings for each of the five courses, tasting lecture and notes, and a token gift. The price of $45.00 includes dinner, tasting, taxes and tip. The restaurant is located at 39560 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Space is limited, and we anticipate an enthusiastic response.  To register, send $45 to Marygrove College, Attn: Elishama Ross, 8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221 by October 25, 2006.  If you need more information, please contact Sandra Collins '82 at (248) 689-9782.

BOOK DISCUSSION
Dr. Loretta Woodard, associate professor of English, will lead a thought-provoking discussion on Nella Larsen’s first novel, Quicksand. We welcome all to join us to discuss Larsen’s novel, written at the height of the Harlem Renaissance to capture the complexities of race, gender, class and color.
 
The discussion will take place on Friday, October 27, 2006, in the Faculty Lounge located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Building from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A light reception will follow. [More]

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR AND DETROIT NATIVE JEFFREY EUGENIDES READING AND BOOK SIGNING AT MARYGROVE ON OCTOBER 29
Marygrove hosts the return of Detroit-area native and second-generation Greek-American author Jeffrey Eugenides on Sunday, October 29, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the Madame Cadillac Building.  In a presentation titled “’All Swirl and Hubbub’: Jeffrey Eugenides and Detroit,” he will read from his 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Middlesex.  A reception and book signing will follow the presentation.  It is free and open to the public. [More]

FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION 2006
Have A Seat … and more! Chair Auction and Strolling Dinner

Save the date for a most unique Founder’s Day celebration.  On Thursday evening, November 9, 2006, the “Have A Seat … and more! Chair Auction and Strolling Dinner” will commemorate the founding of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM's) in Monroe, Michigan, in 1845, founders and sponsors of Marygrove, the founding of Marygrove in Detroit in 1927 and the founding of its predecessor, St. Mary College in Monroe in 1905.

This exciting fundraiser will feature and the work of local and national artists who have transformed vintage Marygrove chairs and other items into collectible works of art. [More]

DINNER/THEATRE: POLISH JOKE BY DAVID IVES
Marygrove College Theatre – Saturday, December 2, 2006
Dinner 6:30 p.m.  Show 8:00 p.m.
The Marygrove College Alumni Association Program Committee invites you to enjoy the UDM Theatre Company Production of Polish Joke presented in Marygrove’s beautifully renovated and comfortable theatre.  The evening will begin with dinner in the Main Dining Room in Madame Cadillac at 6:30 p.m., followed by the play at 8:00 p.m. [More]

COME AND ENJOY A YEAR FULL OF EXCITING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS!
October 19, 2006
Charles McGee / Al Hinton Public Reception
Thursday • 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
The Gallery
Contact Jim Lutomski • (313) 927-1337 • jlutomski@marygrove.edu

October 23, 2006
Darryl Taylor Recital
Monday, 7:00 p.m. • Denk Chapman Hall
Master Class - Tuesday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. • Denk Chapman Hall
Contact Anthony McGlaun • (313) 927-1312 • amcglaun@marygrove.edu

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PLAY BALL IN THE REC SPORTS PROGRAM
Students, staff, faculty and alumni can play their favorite sports in the Marygrove College/University of Detroit Mercy intramural sports collaboration.

Intramural sports are fun, relaxing and a great way to stay active with your friends.  Flag football, volleyball, 5-on-5 basketball, floor hockey and softball are just some of the sports that are offered through the program.  You can get your friends together to create your own team or join an existing team as a “free agent.”  Most activities take place on UDM’s campus; however, Marygrove’s facilities will be used, too.

To learn more about the intramural program, contact Recreation Coordinator Matt Distelrath, (313) 927-1386 or mdistelrath@marygrove.edu. 

GO MUSTANGS! COME OUT AND CHEER FOR THE GREEN AND GOLD
2006-07 Men’s October - November Basketball Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
OCT. 26	ST. CLAIR (Exhibition)	8 PM
Nov. 8	@ Madonna	7:30 PM
Nov. 11	@ Cincinnati Christian	3 PM
NOV. 15	MICHIGAN-DEARBORN	8 PM
Nov. 17	@ Tri-State Tip Off Tournament	8 PM
Nov. 18	@ Tri-State Tip Off Tournament	1 or 3 PM
Nov. 22	@ Concordia	7:30 PM
Nov. 28	@ Davenport	7 PM

2006 - 07 Women’s Oct. - Nov. Basketball Schedule

TRAVEL IN STYLE WITH ALUMNI SPONSORED TRIPS TO ITALY AND FRANCE
Shrines of Italy
November 12 – 21, 2006
10 days – 15 meals
$2,259 – Includes airfare from Detroit & double occupancy.
Travel with Collette Vacations and Marygrove Alumni on an inspirational journey visiting some of the most fascinating religious sites and relics in the world. Highlights include Rome, Vatican City – Papal Audience, St. Peter’s Basilica, Saint Mary Major, St. John in Lateran, Madonna del Rosario, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio, Monte San Angelo, Loreto, Assisi and St. Francis Basilica. A complete itinerary can be found HERE.

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HELP RECRUIT STUDENTS TO MARYGROVE AND THEY RECEIVE SPECIAL BENEFITS!
Alumni who care about the future of their alma mater can help the Marygrove Alumni Recruiting Students (MARS) committee and the Office of Admissions by identifying potential Marygrove students for the Winter 2007 class. If you refer a student to Marygrove, he or she will have the $25 application fee waived and, if admitted and enrolled, a $250 gift card for books will be awarded to be used at the College Bookstore. [More]

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