Emily Rebecca Cramer didn’t want to be a biology major when she first came to St. Mary’s. Her sister, a senior at the College, already was majoring in it. But, when you get excited about moss growing on a wall, you realize you may need to change your mind.
“It wasn’t until halfway through my freshman year that I was convinced I should do biology,” said Emily, or Becky as she is known. “I got excited showing my mother the sporophyte generation of some moss growing on a wall. If I could get excited about alternation of generations (the life cycle of plants), what else was I to do? Since then, I have turned into one of the biggest biology dorks ever -- and I say that with pride,” she finishes.
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"I can easily and honestly praise St. Mary's for combining the in-depth research I’m able to do in my major with the chance to participate in other activities which have nothing to do with my major but nonetheless interest me greatly.”
“I am so proud of the 'small girls' college' that grew up to be a place that has reached the attention of the country. It has been such a pleasure to watch the college grow...and it has preserved the friendliness and spirit that was so special to us in the past."
--Pat Arthur, Class of 1957, on the occasion of her 51st class reunionJoin us as we dedicate St. Mary’s newest building - the River Center - on Saturday, December 6th. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. in the boatyard, located between the River Center and the Rowing Center. The event will be held outside and dress is casual. After the dedication, join us for refreshments and a look inside of both buildings. To aid us in planning, kindly RSVP to the Development Office by calling 240-895-4286 or by e-mailing developmentoffice@smcm.edu by December 1.
Holiday Hours
St. Mary's College of Maryland will be closed for the Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008. For the Winter Break, we will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2, 2009 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009.
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See a video clip of scenes from the Goodpaster Hall Dedication.
Naming opportinites are available in Andrew J. Goodpaster Hall – St. Mary's first "fully green" academic facility. Spaces can be viewed via our interactive floor plans. Contact the Major Gifts office for more information.
Many students have cobbled together a package of scholarships, grants, loans, and jobs in order to attend St. Mary's. But, this year, given the strains on the U.S. economy, we are seeing an increase in the number of families who are seeking aid for the first time because of lost jobs, medical emergencies, home foreclosures, and the cumulative cost of education.
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