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    President Brown's Inauguration Set for October 15

    Dr. Mark Brown will be inaugurated as the university's 12th president on Thursday, October 15 at 4pm in the Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel on our Yankton, South Dakota campus. The event is open to the public, and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more here.

    Dr. Steven Feeney ’77 and Wife, Ruth, Commit to Support Mount Marty Academics and Residence Life



    Click here to read the full story on this significant planned gift.

    Lancer Days Shirts

    Lancer Days is coming fast upon us! This year Lancer Days shirts will be available for purchase in Lancer Locker starting Monday, October 5th. Sizes range from small to 3X, and will cost $10 a shirt. Our Student Government Association worked closely with MMU Marketing to design this "outta this world" design to go along with the student's theme! 

     
    Blood Drive 

    The Mount Marty Red Cross Club is excited to announce that our first Blood Drive of the year is just around the corner! Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference during Lancers Days! 

    Dates & Times:

    • Wednesday, October 14 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    • Thursday, October 15 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Location: Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse

    Some facts about blood donations

    • The American Red Cross must collect enough blood every day to meet the needs of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. 

    • The need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.

    • A single blood donation can help save more than one life. 

    Register today to reserve your spot!

    Exercise Science Club Meeting

    Come join us for our first Exercise Science Club meeting of the year on October 5th at 7pm! We will be having a Monday night football watch party in Bede 210. You do not have to be an exercise science major to join! We hope to see you there!
     

    Coffee and Kuchen!

    Come enjoy a cup and slice of Germany! For the past 3 years we have sent Faculty, Staff, and Students alike to experience the Benedictine Tradition at Münsterschwarzach Abbey in Germany through the generosity of Christ the King Priory in Schuyler, Nebraska. One experience that they've had the privilege to encounter is the Benedictine Hospitality of kaffee und kuchen! The first year travelers of the program returned with a zeal to have a dedicated time to have coffee and German cake on campus so that the MMU community can also experience this wonderful tradition of Benedictine Hospitality! Coffee and kuchen is now served most Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4pm in the Main Dining Room after 3:15pm Liturgy of the Hours (LOH) and is offered by the generosity of the President’s Office. Stop by for some refreshing conversations as well as some coffee and kuchen!
    Dave Hansen - Retirement Gathering

    After 28 incredible years of service to MMU, Dave Hansen will be retiring on October 19th. 

    Dave is a vital member of our Facilities / Operation team. From handling complex plumbing repairs to maintaining essential infrastructure, his hard work, dependability, and nearly three decades of institutional knowledge will be truly missed! 

    Please join us to celebrate and thank Dave for his many years of dedication towards MMU. His retirement gathering will be Tuesday, October 13th from 2 - 3pm in the Welcome Center! 

    Aspiring Educators Meeting

    MMU's Education Club the Aspiring Educators of MMU is meeting on Monday October 5th in SLC room 103 @ 7 P.M. Education Department information and updates. Come enjoy some snacks, some games and chances to win prizes.
    3rd Annual Bede Lecture - Wednesday, October 14

    Mark your calendars for Wednesday October 14 for the 3rd Annual Bede Lecture, check out the speakers bio below!

    South Dakota IDEA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence

    For more information about participating, visit here and view the graphic below.

    Here is the second of weekly communications to help you prepare for Mount Marty University's upcoming accreditation visit.

    People of Mount Marty University

    In honor of the 90th anniversary of Mount Marty, the Student Affairs Team wants to take this year to celebrate the heart of the institution: the people. We are looking to showcase a student, staff, or faculty member of Mount Marty every other week who embodies the Benedictine values of Mount Marty. Whether it's through a specific example, an anecdote, or the way they show up everyday, Student Affairs wants your nominations of who you believe showcases what makes Mount Marty University the incredible place that it is.

    To nominate a student, staff or faulty member please use this link.

    Nominees will be randomly selected and posted outside on the boards outside of Whitney’s office in the Raven. 

    To kick off our People of MMU series, the first student featured is a senior business major, Levi Langloss. See why he is profiled with his feature in the Raven!

    Flu Vaccine On Campus

    Flu vaccines will be available to all students and employees on Wednesday, October 14 from 10:30 am - noon in Roncalli South Dining Room. Pre-registration is suggested in order to adequately prepare. Register here. Avera will be administering the flu shots. Any questions please contact, Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Julie Dather.
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