The Bulletin - March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024
Community Members Celebrated at Black Excellence Gala
Notre Dame of Maryland University hosted its inaugural Black Excellence Gala in a packed Doyle Formal last Thursday. Held on the final day of Black History Month, community members celebrated those who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on the University community. Congratulations to all award winners, and a special shoutout to the Galant Gators dance group, winners of the Black Arts Award, for performing during the gala!
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NDMU Hosts 2024 Maryland Collegiate Honors Council Conference
NDMU welcomed honors programs from across the state to campus on February 23 as the host site for the 2024 Maryland Collegiate Honors Council (MCHC) conference! Three Notre Dame students - Anna Choudhary '25, Nwanneka Udolisa '25, and Jensen Armstrong '24 - were recognized for research excellence and leadership.
A total of 10 students from NDMU’s Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program were among those to present work at the two-day event, which continued in a virtual format on Saturday. Participants included students from honors programs at a total of 10 different Maryland institutions.
School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual Culture Show
NDMU's School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Culture Day celebration last Friday night! Thanks to all participants and supporters who stopped by LeClerc for the event, which included performances, a fashion/talent show, and food highlighting cultures of the entire campus.
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Pharmacy Student Works Towards Third NDMU Degree
Kunjrani Pani ’10, M’18, D’25 has come a long way since she first enrolled at Notre Dame as an undergraduate back in 2006.
Pani, currently a third-year student who holds several leadership roles 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 from the School of Education.
Women's Basketball Concludes Season in United East Skye Division Final
Thanks to all of our amazing fans who cheered on NDMU’s basketball programs this winter! Another year to remember for the women's basketball team included a second-straight 20-win season and a 13-3 record at MBK Sports Complex. NDMU supporters cheered the team down to the final whistle of the United East Skye Division final, which was held at MBK on February 21.
NDMU Master’s Student Earns The DAISY Nurse Leader Award
A current master’s student in NDMU’s School of Nursing was presented with The DAISY Nurse Leader Award in recognition of her commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Suja Prashant M’24 received the award during a ceremony at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), where she works as a clinical coordinator on an observation floor. Suja is currently enrolled in NDMU’s Leadership in Nursing Administration master’s program.
Former Paraeducator Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Earning Degree, Becoming Full-Time Teacher
In the eight years that Sarah Morris ’24 spent as a paraeducator for Montgomery County Public Schools, she always had an eye on transitioning to a full-time teacher in the future. Morris’s desire to teach dated back to when she herself was a MCPS high school graduate over 20 years ago.
Coworkers and family members encouraged Morris to take the first step towards teaching full-time by enrolling at a local community college. After two years there, she transferred to NDMU’s School of Education, completing her bachelor’s degree and certification in special education last December.
Library Updates
The library has three upcoming pop-up classes in March, along with its second Artificial Intelligence at Work panel discussion and a graduate student happy hour. Information about each upcoming event is available below!
Pop-Up Class: Adobe Express and Generative AI
Thursday, March 21, 4:30 pm - 6 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Learn to use the Adobe Express software platform and how to enhance your Adobe projects with Generative AI!
Pop-Up Class: ArcGIS StoryMaps
Monday, March 25, 4 pm - 5 pm, Online via Zoom
Learn to use ArcGIS StoryMaps to make scrolling narrative webpages!
Artificial Intelligence at Work: Sciences
Tuesday, March 26, 5 pm - 6 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space or Online via Zoom
Join Sciences faculty from Loyola University Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University, including NDMU's Meenu Vikram, an assistant professor in the Biology Department, for a lively moderated panel discussion about how the rise of artificial intelligence is currently affecting the way we work and how it is expected to change things in the future. The panelists will address how AI is affecting their disciplines, their teaching and research, and the careers their students will be entering into.
Crafternoon: Spring Felt Garlands
Thursday, March 28, 4 pm - 6 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library IDEA Space
Stop by the Library’s IDEAspace any time between 4 and 6 to make a springtime-themed felt garland! All materials provided.
Careers & Beers: Graduate Student Happy Hour
Thursday, April 4, 5 pm - 7 pm, Loyola Notre Dame Library Learning Lobby and Gallery
- Free refreshments (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options) and hors d’oeuvres
- Free high-quality professional headshots and borrow-a-blazer station
- Resume, LinkedIn, and job searching tips from the NDMU and LUM Career Centers
- Learn about LNDL's Graduate Student Library Resources Guide
- Network with fellow grad students
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Together We Rise: Investing in the Women of our Community
Thursday, March 7 | 4 - 6 p.m. | Doyle Formal
Come meet the women of our community who are business owners, influencers and nonprofit leaders for a few hours filled with empowerment, education, and fun! Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how to invest in the women of NDMU and the Baltimore community. Presented by NDMU's Student Government Association.
Spring Nursing and Health Science Career Fair
Wednesday, March 20 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Doyle Formal
Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Join us at the Nursing and Health Sciences Career Fair! This event is a golden opportunity for students pursuing careers in nursing and health sciences to connect with potential employers and explore exciting job prospects.
CAB & SGA Decades Silent Disco
Wednesday, March 20 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Doyle Formal
Dance the night away with CAB & SGA for a throwback decades silent disco party featuring the greatest hits from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s! This event is free of charge and open to the entire NDMU community.
Women's History Month 2024 Lunch & Panel Discussion: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Thursday, March 21 | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Doyle Hall, Doyle Formal and Virtual
A distinguished panel of women in professions where women are traditionally underrepresented will discuss their own career journeys and offer their solutions to improve gender equity in the workplace.
The College Tour Red Carpet Premiere Event
Friday, March 22 | 6 - 8 p.m. | LeClerc Theatre
The campus community is invited to the exclusive premiere of NDMU's The College Tour episode! Come walk the red carpet with the stars, watch the premiere & enjoy snacks after the show.
Academic Calendar
View the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2023-24.
NDMU Events
Check out the NDMU Events calendar below for all upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 2912:00 pm - 2:00 pmFourier 102
- Apr 294:30 pm - 6:30 pmGormley Gallery
- May 212:00 pm - 3:00 pmDoyle Formal
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