Marymount at RECongress!

This past weekend, Fr. Mark, three Marymount students, and Alejandra Angel were in Anaheim for the Religious Education Congress, which is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  Our Marymount students played a crucial role in helping on Saturday and Sunday.  Sister Edith Prendergast even acknowledged Marymount College for their help during the weekend, as she delivered her closing speeches on Sunday.

Saturday, they helped to transform a meeting room into a sacred space for Stations of the Cross…



Kelly helping to artistically arrange 60 yards of fabric.

The Marymount group (Kelly Graham, Tania “Abi” Trujillo, Natalie Hernandez, and Alejandra Angel with Gaile Krause, coordinator of Stations of the Cross).

On Sunday, Kelly and Natalie processed with gifts for the altar in front of 20,000+ people, not including those watching the livestream…

Kelly bringing up wine with a student from Mount St. Mary’s College.

Natalie bringing up the bread.

Approaching Archbishop Jose Gomez!

 

College students from LMU, UCLA, USC, Mount St. Mary’s College, and Marymount College gathered at the altar.  What a wonderful sight!  So many young people!

Check out the rest of the pictures that were taken over the weekend here:
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Renowned Flautists to Give a Concert at Marymount College

The Los Angeles Flute Quartet featuring David Shostac and Frederick Staff with guest saxophone soloist, Marymount's very own, Lee Raby. The Los Angeles Flute Quartet is a newly developed ensemble by Shostac and Staff. They have worked together in the Song of the Angeles Flute Orchestra when Shostac is a guest soloist and Staff is the concert master, founder and artistic director.
Shostac performs as principal flute of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.  He is active in the motion picture industry recording industry and can be heard on motion picture soundtracks such as Avatar and the Karate Kid. He has taught at USC, UCLA, California Institute of the Arts, the Aspen Music School and the Idyllwild Arts Academy. He is a faculty member at California State University Northridge.
Frederick has studied with Julius Baker, James Galway, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Geoffrey Gilbert, Harry Shub, Walfrid Kujala and with Shostac.

This event will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the college’s main campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East. Both parking and admission are free. For information, call 310-303-7223.

 

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Marymount's Golf Team Competes!

Marymount's Athletic Department is excited to announce the golf team's first match play! Both the women and men golfers will make Marymount history and compete for the Mariners!

WHEN: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27
WHERE: LOS VERDES GOLF COURSE, PALOS VERDES
TEE OFF TIME: 1:00 PM
OPPONENT: EL CAMINO COLLEGE

COME SUPPORT THE GOLF TEAM

More information can be found on the athletic website: www.marinerathletics.com<http://www.marinerathletics.com

Chinese Henan Yu Opera No. 2 Troupe's Visit Marymount

On Wednesday, February 21, Marymount welcomed 58 members from the Chinese Henan Yu Opera No. 2 Troupe to campus. The company is on tour in the United States, performing in New York and at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. A panel from the troupe presented “A Comparison of Chinese and Western Musicals” to those in attendence, as well as those in Sally Wu’s class. The performance was followed by a walking tour of San Pedro and the Waterfront Campus given by the students. Later, the troupe received a tour of the College’s main campus with a reception hosted by President Brophy at Marymount’s P.E.A.C.E. Center following.

2nd Annual Student Film Festival

 

The 2nd Annual Marymount College Student Film, Video, and Animation Festival showcases the talent and imagination of Marymount students. There will be a variety of submissions, ranging from class projects, ten minute short films, and also aspiring trailers for larger productions. The material will rely heavily upon the students imagination, creativity, and accomplishments. The festival gives the community the opportunity to observe Marymount student's hard work and dedication to their craft, promoting creativity as well as student successes. This event allows the student to proudly project their masterpieces on the Warner Grand Theatre's big screen. A panel of judges consisting of professors, students, and Dr. Borphy will vote and award the top three submissions of the night.

 

Join us at the Warner Grand Theatre on Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m., admission is free! The Warner Grand is located at 478 W. Sixth Street, San Pedro.

Career Conversations: Cory Pebler

Career Conversations by Career Services announces Corey Pebler, Safety & Loss Prevention Manager at Ryder Systems, Inc. on Thursday, February 21st. Corey obtained his B.S. in Safety Sciences from Keene State College in New Hampshire. He has been working with Ryder Systems for over 7 years in the realm of safety and loss prevention. Prior to his current position, he had a couple of internships related to safety policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of employees. Currently, he works and lives in San Francisco. Corey also consults and serves as an interface with all regulatory agencies regarding inspection audits and compliance issues related to Department of Transportation regulations.

Join us on Thursday, February 21st at the Waterfront Campus, 222 W. Sixth Street in San Pedro, at 12 noon. Lunch is provided.

Fist Thursday in San Pedro

On February 7th, The First Thursday was held in San Pedro. First Thursday is a unique event in historic downtown San Pedro, when many of the restaurants, businesses, art galleries and studios stay open late. Marymount's Jazz ensemble had a wonderful performance on stage, as well as a few other student musicians. Everyone was impressed by the talent of these students and the people that came to visit had an awesome time.

There was also an art exhibit held at the Arcade Gallery, which was organized by students Andres Enriquez Ramirez and Ebony Perry. It showcased a collaboration of students expressing their own definitions of "True Love" on the wall. Many people were amazed at how stunning the piece turned out to be, and students were thrilled to have been able contribute to the creative piece.

In addition, two videos were on display at the Gallery by students, Xiaowen Zhu and Junekyu Park. One was a very unique three-channel video piece titled. "Distance Between" and the other one was an interesting video called "Beauty Evaporates".

 Everyone had a great time at the First Thursday event! Check out photos from the event: View Slideshow

Photo of the Week!

Take a moment to check out the photo of the week! This was taken at the 2009 graduation ceremony.   

We want to see your photos from Marymount! Check out the link at the bottom to direct you to the site and then you will see the button in the upper-right corner. Click on it and begin to upload your photos and yours might be picked as the photo of the week! Happy sharing!

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Exhibition: "What is Your Definition of True Love?"

Reception Date: Thursday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: February 7 - 14
The Arcade Gallery
479 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA  90731

Marymount College Arts & Media Division is proud to present a special exhibition entitled "What is Your Definition of True Love?" at the Arcade Gallery. This exhibition is organized by our students, Andres Enriquez Ramirez and Ebony Perry, and the reception is on Thursday, February 7th from 6:30 to 9pm in conjunction with the Arts & Media First Thursday events.

This exhibition showcases a viewer participatory installation in which YOU create and complete the artwork in collaboration with fellow participants. Please join us and contribute your thoughts on the question: "What is your definition of true love"? In addition, Xiaowen Zhu's three-channel video piece "DISTANCE BETWEEN" and Junekyu Park's experimental film "Beauty Evaporates" are on display for the exhibition.

Patt Morrison Named as Marymount’s 2013 Commencement Speaker

Journalist, author and radio-television personality Patt Morrison has been named as the Marymount College commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2013.

Patt Morrison, who pens the weekly "Patt Morrison Asks" column, is a writer and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, where her work has spanned topics from national politics and the fall of the Berlin Wall to the O.J. Simpson case, the Gulf War, and Britain's royal family. She has a share in two of the Los Angeles Times' Pulitzer Prizes, for writing about the 1992 riots and the 1994 Northridge earthquake. At the paper, she's also served as a book reviewer, and as a contributing editor for Los Angeles Times Magazine.

In her television work, she has won six Emmys and four Golden Mike awards as founding host and later as commentator on "Life & Times," the news and current affairs program on KCET-TV.

She was also host and consulting producer on the nationally syndicated weekly "The Book Show with Patt Morrison," and for almost 10 years, her commentaries were heard nationally on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition."

As host of "Patt Morrison" on KPCC radio, she won six more Golden Mike awards, three of them for Best Public Affairs radio show. She was on the cover of "Talkers" magazine, the national magazine for radio talk show hosts, and was ranked in the magazine's "Heavy Hundred" top radio hosts, the first local public radio host to be ranked. She created the award-winning and hugely popular political humor show "Comedy Congress" which airs on KPCC. Read more about Patt Morrison.

Kick Off Reception For The New Commons

The number one request among Marymount students for several years has been to have a designated group study space. Between the constantly crowded library and Learning Center, students were left with minimal group designated areas. The idea of the Commons area was designed with every students' needs in mind as well as the idea of collaborative learning. Located in the former auditorium building, the Commons opened up to the students last week with a kick off reception.

The Commons is an extraordinary space, designed specifically for the new generation of technologically savvy students. High-speed wireless Internet, mobile tables and chairs, wireless printing as well as a bank of lockers with charging stations inside, this new space provides the ideal environment for students to collaborate and succeed.

Marymount students were overjoyed at the idea of this new space. Emily Rajcic, class of 2015, said "the new learning space will be an incredibly important addition to Marymount. My classmates and I will be able to study in a comfortable environment that allows us to easily focus on our studies, finally making it possible to study in groups without being told to be quiet or to find some random space on campus to study. We cannot wait until it is finished!"

The kick off reception for the new area was a huge success, and many came out to see the new space and cannot wait to use it for themselves. View the Reception Kick-Off slideshow: http://albums.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?i=1&db=1&pw=enj72uFu&a_id=5936111

San Pedro's First Thursday

Whale & Ale Drinks & Appetizers  5 p.m. - 7 p.m.   327 West 7th Street Marymount Student Performances 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Grand Annex 434 West 6th Street Marymount Student Art Show 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Marymount Art Gallery Arcade Building, 479 West 6th Street Free Parking The Court House 505 S. Centre Street If lot is full, street parking is available

Join us this Thursday, February 7 for San Pedro's First Thursday ArtWalk.

1st Thursday is a unique evening that highlights San Pedro's downtown arts, culture and entertainment - including performances and artwork from our very own Marymount students. 

Join us for this walkable experience, which will include art galleries, music, food and shops. Everything takes place on 6th and 7th Street in downtown San Pedro, just steps away from our Waterfront Campus.

Did You Study Abroad?

In honor of the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, the most recent London students have submitted this photo to help you recall your London experiences! The London program will soon be celebrating its 25th year of success in 2013, and we know that there are 25 years of alumni positively affected by this magnificent city.

We want you to share your photos and experience with us! Send us your photos and tell us your stories! http://marymountcollege.phanfare.com/alumni