Mountain Echo

With the current state of the economy, the Maryland government has been forced to reevaluate their budget which has resulted in the cutting of aid given to colleges and universities. The Sellinger Program is one of the programs that the Mount depends on for student financial aid.… Post the First Comment

One may find themselves with a drink in one hand, and in the other a deck of cards, a ping pong ball, or even just a remote control. Drinking games are nothing new to the Mount campus. "A drinking game is any activity that promotes or encourages the consumption of alcohol," Dean Mike Taberski said.… Post the First Comment

University President, Thomas H. Powell, has been at the Mount for almost seven years, and when asked how long the idea of ARCC renovations has been discussed, he says, "seven years." "The cardio and weight rooms are too small to fully satisfy the needs of the Mount community.… 2 Comments

On Feb. 19, the Mount will be participating in the Relay for Life, one of the biggest fundraisers for cancer. The relay is a 12-hour walk-a-thon that raises money for the American Cancer Association. "Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to finding a cure," said Allison Pressimone, the event chair for the Mount's second annual Relay for Life.… Post the First Comment

Since January 12, when the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, people across the world have sent supplies and relief to help the country and its people. This past week students and faculty across campus have collected the materials requested by Florence Benjamin, a Haiti native and current Bethesda resident, for a mini hospital established in the yard of a friend's collapsed house.… Post the First Comment

This Friday, there will be a conference call with the Student Affairs committee of the Board of Trustees. There will be a discussion about the memorandum from President Powell to Vice President Malewicki and Executive Vice President Soller, concerning ARCC renovations.… Post the First Comment

Spring semester is the busiest time for recruiters as they seek out the best candidates for companies. Job fairs are a great opportunity to show recruiters what you can bring to the table. Attending a job fair may be a little intimidating, so here are some tips to help you navigate a job fair with success: Prepare a resume and bring a few copies to leave with employers/recruiters Dress professionally - business attire and keep it simple - avoid excessive perfume/cologne Research the employers most related to your field of interest for navigation and conversational purposes Prepare a "30 second commercial" that will give the employer a better understanding of who you are, your interest in the company, and what you have to offer Be assertive, not aggressive Don't get discouraged when you leave without a job - if employers are impressed with you, they will contact you after the fair.… Post the First Comment