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Becky Cramer

Becky Cramer '05

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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Join 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.


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