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The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, which opened in 1895, is a Catholic liberal arts women's college located in Baltimore. In 1899, Notre Dame became the first U.S. Catholic women's college to award a four-year bachelor's degree. It is also the first women's college to start a pharmacy school. Notre Dame operates a Weekend College and an Accelerated College, both co-ed programs for part-time students. The school also opened the English Language Institute in 1983, which offers English as a second language and American culture classes. In addition to the other programs, Notre Dame has the Renaissance Institute, a noncredit program for people 50 years old or older. Annual events include 100...
The College of Notre Dame of Maryland, which opened in 1895, is a Catholic liberal arts women's college located in Baltimore. In 1899, Notre Dame became the first U.S. Catholic women's college to award a four-year bachelor's degree. It is also the first women's college to start a pharmacy school. Notre Dame operates a Weekend College and an Accelerated College, both co-ed programs for part-time students. The school also opened the English Language Institute in 1983, which offers English as a second language and American culture classes. In addition to the other programs, Notre Dame has the Renaissance Institute, a noncredit program for people 50 years old or older. Annual events include 100 Nights, a day of reflection for seniors, and Lantern Chain, where sophomores carry lanterns and sing to graduating seniors. Students can earn a bachelor's degree in 27 majors; the school also started offering master's degree programs in 1984. The Division III Notre Dame Gators are in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, and the Gators compete in basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Notre Dame's 40-plus clubs include the Columns newspaper, honor societies, cultural organizations and performing arts groups. Notable Notre Dame alumnae include Elizabeth Hoisington , the first woman brigadier general in the Army, and Sherry Davis, the first full-time female public address announcer for major league baseball.
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Pages from Past: Lemon weighing more than a pound grown by Catonsville man in 1911
An article in the Feb. 17, 1912, edition of The Argus recognized an enormous lemon grown by a local botanist. What is believed to be the largest lemon ever grown in Maryland has been plucked from a tree in the conservatory of J H Kummer, at his home on...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Ellicott City, Teaching and Learning, Students, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Maggie Huether and Chuck Anton
Bob and Maureen Huether, of Stoneleigh, announce the engagement of their daughter, Maggie Huether, to Chuck Anton, son of Tom and Judy Anton, of Westminster. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School, and graduated from Loyola...Tags: Marriage, Colleges and Universities, Family, Loyola University Chicago, Weddings
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Coachspeak: Arundel boys basketball's Jeff Starr
The Baltimore SunWhat has Jeff Starr’s wife, Kristi, racing out to Chick-fil-A on specific nights for dinner? It’s the Wildcats’ undefeated season. Starr is quick to point out he is superstitious, and this season, his game-day rituals are paying off....Tags: Basketball, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, College Sports
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Latest edition of The Game features a family feud
By the time Jen Staab and Sam Hruz played in The Game for the first time, they knew all about the basketball rivalry between the Institute of Notre Dame and Mercy.
They grew up hearing about the competition, the tradition and the school spirit...Tags: Basketball, Customs and Tradition, Customs and Tradition, 1st Mariner Arena, College Sports
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Sister Mary Martha Geipe, educator
Sister Mary Martha Geipe, a teacher, principal and pastoral minister, died of a stroke Dec. 20 at her order's motherhouse in the Woodbrook section of Baltimore County. She was 88.
Born Nancy Marie Geipe in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Anna...Tags: Annapolis, Riviera Beach, Teaching and Learning, Villanova University, Pikesville
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Baltimore County educator named state teacher of the year
Joshua Parker, a 28-year-old Windsor Mill Middle School teacher in Baltimore County, was named the Maryland Teacher of the Year on Friday night, beating out five other finalists from across the state. The announcement was a surprise, kept secret to...Tags: Prince George's County, Baltimore County, Windsor Mill, Dundalk
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Penn-Mar to hold art show in Baltimore
Art therapy classes at Penn-Mar Human Services in Maryland Line are usually pretty quiet as adults with developmental disabilities paint and draw at a big table in the main activity room.
But art instructor and art therapist Katie Gutridge recently had...Tags: Louise Nevelson, Charles Street, Arts, Alexander Calder, Fine Arts
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Engagement: Seyler to wed Vyskocil
Kim and Shirley Seyler, of Parkton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Kate Seyler, to Timothy Joseph Vyskocil, son of Robert and Diane Vyskocil, of Nottingham. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hereford High School and the College of...Tags: University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore County, Harford County, Colleges and Universities
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Pfefferkorn-de Messieres wed
Candace M. Pfefferkorn and Michel E. de Messieres Joan and Louis Pfefferkorn Jr., of West Friendship, announce the marriage of their daughter, Candace Marie Pfefferkorn, to Michel Escande de Messières, son of Susan and the late Olivier de Messières, of...Tags: Ellicott City, High Schools, Wesleyan University, Christianity, Science
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Former College of Notre Dame officially becomes a university
The former College of Notre Dame of Maryland officially became Notre Dame of Maryland University on Sept. 9, a year-long process that staff and students said was a long time coming and well worth the effort. The university marked its new status with a...Tags: University of Notre Dame, Book, Colleges and Universities
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Fireworks fizzle for Notre Dame university celebration
Friday's planned celebration of the former College of Notre Dame of Maryland's designation as Notre Dame of Maryland University has been altered due to the poor weather outlook. The two planned events open to the public have been reduced to one....Tags: University of Notre Dame, Ceremonies, Colleges and Universities
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'Goodwill Luggage' — a suitcase whose owner died on 9/11 continues to travel with its new owner
I am at southside mall just before the big day in December of 2001, my rust-spotted RAV-4 parked in front of Goodwill, when my favorite holiday music starts up over the loudspeaker. "Greensleeves" always brings to mind the first time I heard it....Tags: World War II (1939-1945), PBS (tv network), Manhattan (New York City), Fine Arts, Holidays
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