Music, Marcellus & the “M” Sweater
Congratulations to Adam Brennan and the Spirit and Pride of Pennsylvania MU Marching Band which has been invited to perform at the Summer 2012 Olympics in London. More information as I get it.
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The Mansfield University Chorus will head to Europe in July to perform and compete in the international World Choir Games). The Chorus, under the direction of Peggy Dettwiler, brought home three gold medals from the 2008 competition three years ago.
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Ken Sarch recently returned from Panama where he performed in “Homage to Narciso Garay at the Saint Malo Music Festival. Ken has performed with and conducted orchestras in Panama over the years.
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Robert Dolbear ’38 visited campus recently to present his M sweater to the Foundation. Steve McCloskey, sports information director, interviewed the 95-year-old alumnus whose memories included his years as a baseball player and student and an all-star cast including Dr. Straughn, Dr. Retan, Dr. Belknap and Dr. and Mrs. Steadman. Robert was escorted up MU by his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Bob Williams. I let you know when the video is edited, produced and posted on YouTube.
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Nichole Lefelhoc, associate director of career development & internships is, highlighted in an article on job hunting techniques in getthejob.com Nichole has several sound pieces of advice including, “Finding a full-time job is a full-time job,” something a lot of recent grads have discovered.
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“. . . We are only about 15 percent into development in our area and estimates are that we will see up to 30,000 new workers over the next three or four years. . . . “ This part of Tioga County Commissioner Erick Coolidge’s January 2011 testimony on Community Impacts from Marcellus Shale Drilling. Coolidge addressed the industry’s impact on everything from roads to the justice system.
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After graduation ceremonies at Wellsboro High School, Ashley Ranck, daughter of fiscal technician Lori Ranck made no secret of her future plans. She hopped into her car that read “Seniors 2011″ on the side and “MU Here I Come” across the windshield.
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Brush up on your pop culture and bask in some melodic youthful memories with The Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. I’m sure you can imagine one of the top 10 songs and #1 is really no surprise.
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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407