MARYGROVE COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT JULY 1
David J. Fike, PhD, assumes the presidency of Marygrove College on Saturday, July 1, 2006, becoming the eighth president in the College ’s 100-year history.

He succeeds Glenda D. Price, PhD, who retired after eight years as president. Dr. Fike joined Marygrove College as Provost on August 1, 2005, serving as Marygrove’s chief operating officer with responsibility for all academic programs as well as all activities related to the education of students, including Student Affairs. [More]

DR. GLENDA PRICE SAYS FARWELL IN GRAND FASHION
OVER $200,00 RAISED FOR SCIENCE INITIATIVE
Over 270 guests were on hand to bid adieu to Dr. Glenda Price at a gala reception on June 8th at Marygrove College. The evening was not only a celebration on the occasion of her retirement but also a fundraiser for the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund.

The evening rains held off while guests were entertained by the jazzy tunes of Spencer Barefield on the campus grounds for the first portion of the festivities.  Later, the party proceeded to Alumni Hall to enjoy a strolling dinner and have a chance to say their goodbyes and well wishes to Dr. Price. [More] [More PHOTOS...]

MAKE “SUMMER DREAMS” COME TRUE AND SUPPORT MARYGROVE’S CHILDREN’S THEATRE AND ART PROGRAMS
Marygrove College seeks support for the various children’s art and theatre programs offered this summer by the Institute of Music and Dance. This year, the College needs to raise $16,000 in order to fund these summer camps.

Fortunately, the camps were again chosen to benefit from the Detroit Free Press, Children First - Summer Dreams initiative. As part of this program, the Skillman Foundation matches each donation, up $1,500, to help reach a combined goal of $32,000. [More]

SUMMER SCIENCE TEACHER WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE AT MARYGROVE
Are you tired of trying to find new ways to engage your students in learning science? Looking for something different to teach in your classroom? Why not attend summer programs at the Institute for Science and Mathematics Education at Marygrove College? [More]

HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE ON TEACHSCAPE
You are invited and encouraged to voice your opinion about an online master in education degree program that Teachscape, a leader in professional development for teachers, is considering offering. As a thank you for completing a brief survey, the first 200 responders will receive a $5 gift certificate from Starbucks. Click here to participate.

"TEE UP" FOR FUN AT THE 5TH ANNUAL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GOLF SCRAMBLE
Grab your clubs and join us for the 5th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble on September 9, 2006. We are again returning to the beautiful yet challenging Copper Hills Golf and Country Club in Oxford. Guests will enjoy 18 holes of scramble style golf, light lunch, buffet dinner and silent auction. [More] [More PHOTOS...]

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 roundtrip air from Detroit and 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. [More]

HELP MARYGROVE GET IN SHAPE! EXERCISE EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Do you have any stationary bikes, weights or Boflex® machines that are getting dusty in your basement or treadmills that are being used to hang laundry? The Marygrove Fitness Center is in need of some updated exercise equipment and the type and quantity of equipment is limited.  If you or someone you know would like to donate used or new equipment, please contact Shamra Clark, Admissions Counselor, at 313-927-1579 or sclark@marygrove.edu.

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 Fall 2006 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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