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THEVol. XLI NumberVILLAGER 2 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland September 29, 2014 Founder’s Day commemorates history of transformations Photo from SU Archives Photo from gomustangsports Flickr Photo from Stevenson University has undergone many changes over the past 67 years including the use of lockers for storing books and other items (left), compared to the sports locker rooms today, which now house equipment for male and female athletes (right). In honor of transformations like these, Founder’s Day was created as a day dedicated to reflection and commemoration of the history and values for which the university stands. by Julia Tobin and Taylor Festerman creased the number of classes offered as enrollment grew Villager staff to capacity. A few years later, evening and summer ses- “Stevenson’s Got Talent” sions were incorporated, and the number of degree pro- grams increased. October 1, 2014, Founder’s Day, will mark the 67th In 1970-71, the college erected a multi-million dollar year that Stevenson University, formerly known as Villa complex including a library/Learning Resources Center Julie College, has been educating students. and administrative wing, art wing, and student center, It first opened in 1947 and was officially approved as which are now part of the Greenspring campus. Men an all-women’s two-year institution by the Maryland State were admitted into the institution a year later in 1972. Department of Education in 1954. During this time, a Since Founder’s Day was established campus-wide new classroom facility and Founder’s Hall was construct- in 2007, different activities have helped to celebrate this ed. It was not until 2008 that the name changed to Ste- day. The day starts out with a free breakfast of coffee, do- venson University as a way of re-branding the school and nuts, and muffins in the Manuszak and Ratcliffe centers focusing on the changes the university has undergone. between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., which is then followed by Villa Julie was a college founded on Roman Cath- a Mass with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on the olic ideals but with a vision of itself, as an early faculty property adjoining the Greenspring campus. member noted, “a practical arts college-a totally different The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur originally SU tfesterFlickr Photo from concept [from other private, church-related colleges in the named the school Villa Julie after the founder of the order Contestants gather at the end of last year’s talent nation].” of Catholic sisters, Julie Billiart. Following the mass, there show to hear the announcement of the winners and Stevenson’s motto, “For Learning, For Living,” and will be a formal tea with the nuns. collect awards. its laurel wreath seal exemplify the institution’s standards. With help from her staff, Sue Kenney, vice president This year’s contestants will perform a variety of talents including singing, dancing, and performing The founders and faculty of the university believed in the and chief of staff, has planned a day full of fun and learn- original pieces. The show will host a total of 14 various honest and hardworking integrity of students, and worked ing. Included in the events are a picnic in the Greenspring performances. to achieve excellence in many ways, including the devel- gym and activities during the lunch hour. This year’s The upcoming contestants are Tariq Clark, Theo- opment of a culture of career preparation that came to be lunch has an autumn-themed menu, and after lunch, a dore Booker, Jennifer Vallecarias, Lilia Hernandez, Jor- dan Brawning, Cecile Sandjok, Greg St. Clair, Danny known as Career Architecture. talk will follow about the Seven Oaks at Stevenson. Crapanzano, Jordan Szarko, Ashley Mil, Jose Marti- As a commuter school initially, Villa Julie established This presentation will cover the history of the school nez-Mandiche, Princeton Gorham, Romario Seaton, its community and student body as it erected more build- as well as its roots. The Greenspring campus was built on Kia Dawkins, Ruth George, Katilin Kirkwood, Monique ings and developed a larger campus. The school grew with the property known as “Great Oaks,” an estate formerly Willis, Mical, Shane Messick, Allison Sangstalke, Elaina Owens, and Jacob Baker. grants and generous donations; with an increase from 10 owned by the Jenkins family of Greenspring Valley; hence registered students in 1952 to 138 in 1962 to nearly 4,000 the reference to the seven oaks, tress that once grew tall today, the community of the college began to develop and and stately on the property. Where is WildStang? is reflected to this day. In addition to the day’s events, the annual Founder’s The Middle States Association of Colleges and Day Talent Show, “Stevenson’s Got Talent,” will take Be on the lookout in each issue of The Villager for a Schools awarded Villa Julie regional accreditation in hidden WildStang. Send a picture of where you found place in the Inscape Theater at 7 p.m. Students will show WildStang to [email protected] for a chance to win a 1962. In 1967, the university became an independent off their talents to an audience of their peers for chance prize at the end of the semester. institution governed by a Board of Trustees. It also in- to win cash prizes. News, News, Features, Sports, In this page 2 page 3 page 6 page 12 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |September 29, 2014 Career Services offers opportunity for students to land jobs by Tyler Turk portunities presented by Linkdin, and the have ideas on Villager staff writer importance of interviewing. what they would The Senior Seminar is not the only like to become, career-oriented event at Stevenson Uni- and purpose of versity. Career Services caters to all stu- the personal di- Stevenson University’s Office of - Ca dents to help direct those ready to plan rection section reer Services, located in Wooded Way, their future profession. For many students, of the Career Ar- hosted its annual Senior Seminar on Fri- it is the place where they can take their chitecture model day, Sept. 12, during which time students first steps towards their post-university fu- is to research of various majors were able to present ture by obtaining an internship. and specify those their abilities and talents to potential em- Kate Thorne, Career Services ad- ideas. ployers in hopes of gaining an internship, ministrative assistant, said, “It’s important Through job, or even simple advice about a future for students to come here because Steven- discipline ex- profession. son focuses on obtaining careers for its pertise, students This year’s seminar brought in more students. We take our mission very seri- gain internships students than expected, according to Ca- ously with small career fairs that cater to and other ser- Photo from SU Flickr Photo from reer Services. Over a light lunch, students the specific schools.” vice-learning op- had the opportunity to greet and mingle Stevenson University has made a portunities on a Stevenson students engage with potential employers. with employer representatives from vari- national name for itself in developing an professional level. ous businesses including Federate Insur- expertise for preparing its students for the Within the orga- Career services is also working on ance, Enterprise Holdings, Tech Systems, professional world. To explain the nature nization and through career-ready assign- its online presence through Career Con- and KDG Advertising. of this expertise, Stevenson has developed ments, students gain experience within nections on the Stevenson website, a site Employers discussed topics such as a Career Architecture model, which can the world of work and learn how to de- where students can find information on developing a professional brand, the op- be individualized for students planning velop professional relationships. job and internship opportunities, as well their futures. The last section of the Career Archi- sign up for an appointment to meet with a The Career tecture model is professional know-how, career counselor. Architecture in which students learn how to be profes- Thorne added, “If you have a re- model has three sional at all times within a job, internship, sume, bring it with you so that we might focuses: person- or any business setting that will mold their help you to improve it for a specific job al direction, dis- professional conduct. description.” cipline expertise, Managing and adapting to any en- Students who know what they want and professional vironment is this section’s focus. Keeping to do and are prepared to make some know-how. students employed and moving them to choices can still rely on the Office of - Ca Through be active members within an organization reer Services for professional guidance. personal direc- and society is the goal. For students who are unsure of or tion, career For students ready to take a step to- confused about the right career choice counselors meet wards their professional future, Career that will fit their knowledge and abilities, with students Services advises them to first seek help Career Services can also provide inven- to explore their through an academic counselor. The of- tory testing that will help clarify student Photo from SU Flickr Photo from abilities, talents fices of Career Services and Academic abilities, talents, and interests. and interests. Support Services work together to bridge Career Services’ Communications Coordinator Tracy Can- Students may a relationship with students. tabene talks about the importance of job fairs. Code Green gives students more reason to attend university events by Brittany Punte tised more so I could have attended more Villager staff writer games and collected more points from the start of this semester,” said student Hayley Packer.