Each year, Notre Dame of Maryland University celebrates the generosity and commitment of our leadership donors at the annual President's Reception.
On May 11, 2018, President Marylou Yam hosted the annual President's Reception in gratitude for NDMU's most generous and faithful donors. With over 100 guests in attendance, President Yam shared updates on recent successes at the University.
Dr. Yam was introduced by Brenda Jews, NDMU Board Chair, who shared the story of how she came to be so connected with Notre Dame and our students.
In order to bring some of the stories of Notre Dame students to the guests, Dr. Yam and Brenda shared a video highlighting some of NDMU's students and their experiences. Most importantly, they wanted to thank NDMU's donors for making their education as fulfilling, as meaningful, and as possible as it is. Enjoy!
Thank you to all of the donors who make a Notre Dame experience possible for all of our students!
President's Reception 2018
Please enjoy some photos from the event, which capture the joy and celebration of the evening!
With blue, white, and gold accents, the 2018 President's Reception was an elegant, Notre Dame-themed gathering.
Howard Korn Photography
Kathie Solomon, Catherine Counselman '41, and Sallie Mullen '68
Howard Korn Photography
Susan Luckan '69 and David Hartman
Howard Korn Photography
Nancy Martel '58 and Fran Gunshol '88 M'94
Howard Korn Photography
Mary Catherine Bunting and President Marylou Yam
Howard Korn Photography
Edie Donohue '60 and Peggy Otenasek '85
Howard Korn Photography
Pat Fuchslulger '00 and John Fuchsluger
Howard Korn Photography
Board members John Keenan and Bonnie Phipps
Howard Korn Photography
Peg Holland '47 and John Holland
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Dr. Ann Breihan, former Notre Dame professor of business, and John Breihan
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Isabel Conley-Waters '81 M'91, Sr. Paula Dukehart '74, and Richard Waters
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Victoria Meadows '15 and Aliza Ross, Director of Alumnae and Alumni Relations
Howard Korn Photography
Pennie Taylor '85 M'99 and W. Stewart Taylor
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Polly Behrens '98 laughs with others at the reception
Howard Korn Photography
Sr. Mary Kerber, Missy Evans-Moreland '84, and Barbara Ipsaro '78
Howard Korn Photography
Nancy Martel '58, C. William Bennett, Kathleen Bennett '67, and Mary Lu McNeal '50
Howard Korn Photography
Mareta Smith and Carol Bergen '67
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James Keenan and Kathy Keenan '60
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Annette Leps and Herb Hansen
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Jane Balkam, assistant professor of nursing, and Cliff Balkam
Howard Korn Photography
Sallie Mullen '68, Janice Davis '92, Kathi Shamer '82 M'07, Nikki Gatewood '01, Rita Hartman '86, and Fran Gunshol '88 M'94
Howard Korn Photography
Brenda Jews offers opening remarks during the 2018 President's Reception
Howard Korn Photography
President Marylou Yam offers remarks during the 2018 President's Reception
Howard Korn Photography
James Phillips and Matthew Kiefer
Howard Korn Photography
Mary Lou Armstrong-Peters '60 and board chair Brenda Jews
Howard Korn Photography
Miller Einsel and Kathleen Beres '70
Howard Korn Photography
Kathy Wisser, Dean of the School of Nursing, with Debbie Phelps and Bonnie Phipps
Howard Korn Photography
Kathy Keenan '60 and Suzi Coy '60
Howard Korn Photography
Peggy Gemignani and Gino Gemignani
Howard Korn Photography
David Hartman, Mary Beth Lennon '89, and Marie Hartman
Howard Korn Photography
Naomi Cross '16 and Nikki Gatewood '01
Howard Korn Photography
Peggy Otenasek '85 and Mary Beth Lennon '89
Howard Korn Photography
With blue, white, and gold accents, the 2018 President's Reception was an elegant, Notre Dame-themed gathering.
Howard Korn Photography
Kathie Solomon, Catherine Counselman '41, and Sallie Mullen '68
Howard Korn Photography
Susan Luckan '69 and David Hartman
Howard Korn Photography
Nancy Martel '58 and Fran Gunshol '88 M'94
Howard Korn Photography
Mary Catherine Bunting and President Marylou Yam
Howard Korn Photography
Edie Donohue '60 and Peggy Otenasek '85
Howard Korn Photography
Pat Fuchslulger '00 and John Fuchsluger
Howard Korn Photography
Board members John Keenan and Bonnie Phipps
Howard Korn Photography
Peg Holland '47 and John Holland
Howard Korn Photography
Dr. Ann Breihan, former Notre Dame professor of business, and John Breihan
Howard Korn Photography
Isabel Conley-Waters '81 M'91, Sr. Paula Dukehart '74, and Richard Waters
Howard Korn Photography
Victoria Meadows '15 and Aliza Ross, Director of Alumnae and Alumni Relations
Howard Korn Photography
Pennie Taylor '85 M'99 and W. Stewart Taylor
Howard Korn Photography
Polly Behrens '98 laughs with others at the reception
Howard Korn Photography
Sr. Mary Kerber, Missy Evans-Moreland '84, and Barbara Ipsaro '78
Howard Korn Photography
Nancy Martel '58, C. William Bennett, Kathleen Bennett '67, and Mary Lu McNeal '50
Howard Korn Photography
Mareta Smith and Carol Bergen '67
Howard Korn Photography
James Keenan and Kathy Keenan '60
Howard Korn Photography
Annette Leps and Herb Hansen
Howard Korn Photography
Jane Balkam, assistant professor of nursing, and Cliff Balkam
Howard Korn Photography
Sallie Mullen '68, Janice Davis '92, Kathi Shamer '82 M'07, Nikki Gatewood '01, Rita Hartman '86, and Fran Gunshol '88 M'94
Howard Korn Photography
Brenda Jews offers opening remarks during the 2018 President's Reception
Howard Korn Photography
President Marylou Yam offers remarks during the 2018 President's Reception
Howard Korn Photography
James Phillips and Matthew Kiefer
Howard Korn Photography
Mary Lou Armstrong-Peters '60 and board chair Brenda Jews
Howard Korn Photography
Miller Einsel and Kathleen Beres '70
Howard Korn Photography
Kathy Wisser, Dean of the School of Nursing, with Debbie Phelps and Bonnie Phipps
Howard Korn Photography
Kathy Keenan '60 and Suzi Coy '60
Howard Korn Photography
Peggy Gemignani and Gino Gemignani
Howard Korn Photography
David Hartman, Mary Beth Lennon '89, and Marie Hartman