Message from the Alumni Engagement Team
Greetings Alumni,
Your next edition of Tower Talk is here to provide opportunities to share your news and achievements, register for upcoming events, and learn a little about what’s happening at Notre Dame. Spring Break for our students was a couple of weeks ago, and it’s always enjoyable to see our campus alive again with activity we can see from our windows in Noyes House, so we are happy to have them back!
Spring is in the air, and our seniors are taking their final steps as students until Commencement, when we will welcome them into the alumni family. Be on the lookout for how you can celebrate our seniors on social media this May.
We hope to see you at an upcoming event soon!
Warmly,
Your Alumni Engagement Team
The Student Alumni Leadership Council Continues to Thrive
The Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) is a group of current NDMU students that encourage the entire undergraduate and graduate student body to develop loyalty and lifelong connections so they become engaged and invested alumni. Members of SALC keep NDMU traditions, spirit, and pride alive on campus while maintaining a link and serving as a voice between current students, the campus community, and alumni. They work in collaboration with the Alumni Engagement Office to develop a network between students and alumni.
"As a commuter, SALC presented with me with a unique opportunity to stay close to my NDMU circle of friends while also allowing me to meet new faces from the student body and alum pool." - Sarah Generoso '25, SALC Communications Chair
"One of the best things about being a part of SALC is having the opportunity to meet alumni during various events like Bridge the Gap, Dinner with Gators, and Alumni Weekend. It's always a great experience speaking to them and learning about their experiences during college, as well as receiving helpful tips for navigating the adult world." - Kritika Kc '25, SALC Vice President
"SALC has changed how I view myself. I now know that I can be a Kessler and influencer. SALC has given me confidence and opportunities I wouldn’t have anywhere else." - Nwanneka Udolisa '25, SALC President
The newest initiative for SALC is the Dinner with Gators program. Alumni may host 3 - 4 students in SALC for small dinner parties (lunch or breakfast works, too), bringing Gators together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation, and camaraderie. You can learn more about the program on our website. Kathy Wilder '82 explains why she loved hosting for the students:
"As a long-ago alum who has been involved with the Alumnae Association, I was excited to meet the new young women on campus. Their participation in various programs mirrored my experience but the level of scholarship, maturity, and ambition is much greater. WOW! I feel much more optimistic for the future of the planet after our dinner."
At this time, SALC programs are in person, but please email ndmalum@ndm.edu if you would like to participate in a virtual event with SALC!
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Pharmacy Student Works Towards Third NDMU Degree
Kunjrani Pani '10, M'18, D'25, currently a third-year student in the School of Pharmacy, is working towards her third degree at NDMU after previously earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from the School of Arts, Sciences, and Business and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the School of Education. She is the current president of NDMU’s American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter, the Director of National Engagement for NDMU’s Industrial Pharmacist Organization (IPhO), and a tutoring chair for the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society. Pani also serves as a School of Pharmacy Student Ambassador, she is the school’s liaison for NDMU’s Student Government Association, and she is a group leader for the School of Pharmacy’s AdvoCaring community service program.
“I’m a loyal person, and I have a lot of loyalty towards Notre Dame because I appreciate the education that it has provided me. It’s a very high quality, excellent education, and that’s why I keep coming back. Notre Dame is literally my educational root that I’ve always cultivated and developed. It has all the resources and facilities that I need to be successful.”
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Notre Dame Alumna Earns Judicial Appointment to Maryland’s District Court
Jennifer Alexander '98 was a junior at Notre Dame of Maryland University when she first realized that she wanted to attend law school. That initial interest led to an accomplished 20+ years working as an attorney for the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and multiple private practices. Alexander’s hard work was rewarded in November, when Governor Wes Moore appointed her to the District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County. She was officially sworn in as a judge during a December ceremony in Annapolis.
“Getting back to public service was something that I thought would be more meaningful. It allows me to impact the community in a positive way, and it lets me play a part in restoring faith in our judiciary and our judicial system, which has become very important to me over the past few years.”
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Registration Open for 2024 Summer Camps at NDMU
Notre Dame of Maryland University is offering a wide variety of youth programming on campus in summer 2024. Registration for each of the four camps listed below is now available. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so register today!
A Child’s Place Summer Camp
Five two-week sessions beginning June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22 and August 5
Ages 2 to 6
Camp Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Before Camp Care: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (no additional cost) | After Camp Care: 3 to 5:30 p.m. (no additional cost)
Sessions offer an entertaining and age-appropriate educational and play-based experience for children ages 2 to 6 (those entering first grade in the fall). The camps will provide opportunities to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and imagination through water play, daily indoor and outdoor play, STEAM activities, cooking, play-based learning, daily exploration and investigation, and more.
Camp Notre Dame
Four two-week sessions beginning June 17, July 1, July 15 and July 29
Ages 5 to 11
Camp Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With rotating sessions throughout the day, campers will have the opportunity to participate in explorations, arts & crafts, sports & games and a mix of instructional and recreational swimming.
Pharmacy Summer Camp
June 24-28
Grades 9-12
Camp Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pharmacy Camp is designed to help high school students entering grades 9-12 discover exciting topics and career paths in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences from the School of Pharmacy faculty at NDMU. Campers will explore precision medicine and the pharmacist’s role in research and patient care, learn about medication therapy management, and discover which pharmacy career best fits them. They will also make medications in the School of Pharmacy’s lab and get tips for applying to pharmacy school. *Housing on campus is available for this year’s camp!
STEM Camp
Amazing Amusement Parks: July 15-19, 2024
Grades K-10
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join us for an exciting exploration of the world of amusement parks. Investigate different methods of designing rides and interactive games and learn about the creativity and engineering that goes into designing an amusement park. Campers will be engaged in a variety of age-appropriate hands-on activities to help them build their knowledge and skills of STEM education.
Spring Athletics Update
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