Fall 2015

Why I Give

September 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

Karyn Wyrick Moore, C’95 “I can draw a direct connection between my Saint Mary experience and some of the most important accomplishments of my adult life. Saint Mary is where I honed critical thinking skills, experienced caring, committed, personalized instruction on a variety of [...]

Homecoming & Family Weekend

September 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

Save the date for Homecoming 2015 — Oct. 31. Stay for the weekend, or just one event! Activities include: “Spires Got Talent” Haunted Hustle 5K Tailgate & Homecoming football game For a full schedule and to RSVP (before Oct. 21), visit [...]

Alumni Calendar – Fall 2015

September 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

Emporia Alumni Gathering Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 4 p.m. At the home of Sylvia Markowitz Koepke, C’57 Kansas City Alumni Council Fall Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 18 | 2:45 p.m. Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Visit stmary.edu/KcCouncil for details. Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 31 | 11:30 a.m. Denver Alumni [...]

In Memoriam — Fall 2015

September 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

’30 Catherine Betsy Phelan, A’34, Lenexa, Kan. died April 25, 2015. She is the sister of Isabelle Phelan Boger, A’37, Alexandria, Va. Betsey was preceeded in death by two sisters who also attended the academy: Jane Phelan Miller, A’32, who died in November 2001, and Margaret Peggy [...]

Class Notes — Fall 2015

September 8, 2015 // 1 Comment

’50s Mary Kuhn Cash, C’55, Kansas City, Mo., and her husband, Ron, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 11, 2015 at St. Charles Borromeo Church. The festivities involved Mass and breakfast with family and friends. Colleen Williams Mockler, C’59, Helena, Mont., is still playing [...]

Discover the Next Generation of Saint Marians

September 7, 2015 // 1 Comment

The Admissions Office is looking for Alumni Recruiters—proud Saint Marians willing to make a recruiting visit or two in their community on behalf of USM. It’s a flexible program, with no quotas attached. Whether you want to attend a college fair or drop by your old high school, the Admissions [...]

Seeking Jubilee Scholars

September 7, 2015 // 1 Comment

Know a high caliber student who would be a deserving recipient of USM’s full-tuition Jubilee Scholarship? We’d love to learn more! To be considered for the Jubilee Scholarship, prospective students must meet two of three criteria: a minimum high school GPA of 3.7; a minimum ACT score of [...]

Upcoming Events @ USM

September 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

Upcoming Events: Fine Arts & Athletics at USM

For the latest on Spires Athletics, including schedules, rosters, and more, visit GoSpires.com. And stay up-to-date on Fine Arts events with the Fine Arts calendar [...]

Progress Report: The IRA Charitable Rollover Initiative

September 4, 2015 // 0 Comments

Philanthropy leaders are encouraging Congress to make the IRA Rollover permanent. This would allow IRA owners 70½ years and older to donate up to $100,000 annually from their IRA accounts. Today, IRA owners often wait in limbo until December to receive confirmation of a retroactive extension [...]

Planting Dreams: The Importance of Endowed Scholarships

September 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

On the campus of Saint Mary, large trees adorn the landscape and create a place of beauty. Birds nest in the branches and shade blesses those below. The right tree in the right place is delightful! At Saint Mary, we think the endowment is a lot like our campus trees, rising above the green grass [...]