Marymount Breaks Ground on Campus Improvements

After nearly 20 years of planning and discussion, Marymount College’s Main Campus building infrastructure improvements have begun. A groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 16 celebrated what was initially envisioned by past Marymount president Dr. Thomas McFadden, who served from 1992 through 2006. On a quiet campus just days after graduation, a crowd gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. The projects, slated for summer construction, include the updating of plumbing and electrical systems, as well as the addition of a parking lot for 120 cars. The college’s current athletic field will be relocated to make room for additional parking.

“The idea for all the development came not from the board, nor from the faculty or staff, but from our students,” said Dr. McFadden, who had flown in from Rochester, New York for the occasion. “They said, ‘Please build a place where we can study and where we can recreate and live.’ The board made a commitment to realize the students’ vision.” read entire article

Marymount Breaks Ground on Campus Improvements

Marymount College held a Groundbreaking Ceremony and Reception on May 16. Campus improvements are slated for the summer 2012 and include utility and other infrastructure improvements and a new parking lot that will add approximately 120 parking spaces to the campus. The College is also expecting to begin work this summer on its new athletic field, which is being relocated to make room for the new parking lot.

“Faculty and staff are excited about the much-anticipated improvements,” said Marymount College President Michael Brophy. “This is the first step in the process, and we are looking forward to serving our students and our community with superior facilities,” said Dr. Brophy.

From left: Marymount College Chaplain Fr. Mark Villano; Sr. Antoine-Marie Baurier, RSHM; Reymundo Sauceda, Field Representative, Congresswoman Janice Hahn; Rebekah Kim, Field Representative, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe; Brian Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Palos Verdes; Dr. Michael Brophy, President; Dr. Thomas McFadden, President Emeritus; Burt Arnold, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and Eileen Hupp, President and CEO, Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Marymount Graduates First Class of BA Students President Brophy Makes Surprise Announcement

On May 12, Marymount College presented its first graduating class of baccalaureate degree students. The graduates and their family and friends heard an inspirational commencement speaker, Tommy Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball fame. Awarded an honorary doctorate by the college, Lasorda's remarks were enthusiastically received by an audience of 1,500 people gathered at the college’s main campus in Rancho Palos Verdes.

From his first remarks, Lasorda encouraged the Marymount graduates to be men and women of tenacity. “There are three types of people,” said Lasorda. “Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.” The vivacity and wisdom he shared with the new graduates was met with a standing ovation as his remarks concluded.

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Marymount College Sets Date to Commence RPV Campus Improvements

The Marymount College Board of Trustees has set May 16 as the date Marymount College will “put shovels into the earth” to begin its campus modernization construction. This initial construction, to occur when the majority of students are on summer break, will include utility and other infrastructure improvements and a new parking lot that will add approximately 120 parking spaces to the campus. The college is also expecting to begin work this summer on its new athletic field, which is being relocated to make room for the new parking lot.

“Faculty and staff are excited about the much-anticipated improvements,” said Marymount College President Michael Brophy. “This is the first step in the process, and we are looking forward to serving our students and our community with superior facilities,” said Dr. Brophy.

Joining Dr. Brophy and community leaders at the 4 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony will be former college president Thomas McFadden. Dr. McFadden will be recognized for the campus modernization initiatives he launched in 1996 that are now coming to fruition.   read full article

Senior Reception & Alumni Induction

On the evening of Friday, May 11, President Brophy welcomed to his home the College’s inaugural BA class and their families to celebrate their graduation. The graduates were also officially welcomed into the Alumni Association as Marymount’s first Bachelor’s Degree Alumni.

 

Hooding Ceremony and Commencement Mass

On the evening of Friday, May 11, the Hooding Ceremony and Commencement Mass were celebrated on Castle Field. Graduates, their families and friends were invited to join Marymount faculty and staff as one community in this spirit-filled celebration. The liturgy included a ceremonial blessing of the academic hood for each graduate.

Best Of The Best Arts & Media Students

Faculty Produced Movie "Mamitas" Released in Theaters

"Mamitas", a film produced by Marymount Faculty member Adam Renehan comes out this Friday in Select theaters in the Los Angeles area. 

Beautifully shot in Echo Park and against Los Angeles' downtown skyline, this beguiling coming-of-age romance introduces two phenomenal young actors in EJ Bonilla and Veronica Diaz-Carranza. At school, Jordin (Bonilla) is a cocky but charming Latino firebrand; at home he is a doting grandson who can’t seem to please his perpetually cranky father. On the day he’s suspended for insulting a teacher, Jordin meets Felipa (Diaz-Carranza), a bookish, no-nonsense New York girl who sees past the swaggering facade. The two immediately embark on an unlikely friendship that inspires Jordin to find out who he really is.

Click the link to view the website, trailer and additional information: http://mamitasthemovie.com/Mamitas/Home.html

AWARDS

Independent Spirit Awards

‘Someone To Watch Award’ Nominee
2011 Los Angeles Film Festival 

Premiere 
Best Narrative Feature Film Nominee

2011 New York Latino International Film Festival

2011 Urbanworld Film Festival

Best Narrative Feature Film

2011 Napa Valley Film Festival

Jury Prize and Audience Award

2012 Ashland Independent Film Festival

Best Cinematography/The Gerald Hirschfeld A.S.C Award

2012 Florida Film Festival

Compelling Narrative and Outstanding Ensemble Cast Award

Student Art Show

A SPRING FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS

Student Awards Ceremony

Senior Capstone Showcase

Graduation Information Session

The Book of Madness and Cures

At 7 p.m., on Thursday, April 19, at the Main Campus Chapel, Marymount College presents The Book of Madness and Cures, by Marymount English Professor Regina O’Melveny. Professor O’Melveny will discuss and read from her newly released “The Book of Madness and Cures,” which explores not just the mysteries of ailments and treatments, but the ultimate mysteries of mortality, love, and the timeless human spirit. Free. Marymount College is located at 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. For information call 310-303-7223 or visit www.marymountpv.edu.

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