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March 21, 2012
Founder's Week 2012
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March 20, 2012
Interview with Marymount's Athletic Director Gary White
Marymount College’s new athletic director, Gary White, understands what it takes to develop successful sports programs, especially the character-driven kind that is required of schools in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). White developed athletic programs at small colleges in Missouri and Illinois and earned seven NAIA national titles along the way. After relocating to Marymount last summer, he has been diligently laying the groundwork for a comprehensive athletic program at the College.
Watch Gary White's interview with RPV TV Reporter Maria Serrao
Born and raised in Ohio, the seasoned athletic director has a manner that is friendly, straightforward, and expeditious. White has always coached at NAIA schools. Most recently, he was at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois where he began their cross-country and track and field programs, as well as McKendree’s intercollegiate bowling program, a first for a midwest school. Last year, his women's team won the inaugural NAIA Bowling National Title. Before then, White led his track and field teams to six NAIA national titles, four of them consecutive indoor titles for his women’s team.
These are exciting times as Marymount’s athletic identity comes into being. Marymount joined the NAIA in February 2010 as it was transitioning into a four-year institution. In January, Marymount joined NAIA’s California Pacific Conference, or “Cal Pac”. This particular conference is mostly California schools and one in which Marymount is already competitive with its soccer program. “With these [NAIA] schools, the student-athlete is the focus,” said White. “Note the word student comes first.”
With the cross-country program due this fall, White will also coach the men’s and women’s teams. “We are finding that recruits are excited to be part of the first team,” he said. In the spring of 2013, the golf and track programs will begin, with White coaching the latter. At that time, there will be four NAIA sports and a total of eight varsity programs at Marymount, with men’s and women’s teams counting as two sports. (The NAIA requires Marymount to have six sports by 2015 so the College is well ahead of schedule.)
So, besides the great weather, why head west? White also looked to California because his son lives in Whittier with his family; White and his wife, Margaret, wanted to be nearby.
As Marymount’s new athletic director, Gary White wears many hats and takes it in stride. He is well-prepared to do what he loves to do – develop athletic programs. “I’ve got the joy of knowing I have seven national championships under my belt,” he said. “One more would be nice, but it’s not the focus.” The reality of his job includes working with students wanting to transfer in or out, working with the NAIA on all reports for athletics, developing athletic budgets, and hiring new coaches. There’s also dealing with injuries and tracking athletes’ academic progress. But it’s “par for the course” given White’s history - “It’s been a challenge and a lot of fun,” he said.
Watch Gary White's interview with RPV TV Reporter Maria Serrao
Born and raised in Ohio, the seasoned athletic director has a manner that is friendly, straightforward, and expeditious. White has always coached at NAIA schools. Most recently, he was at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois where he began their cross-country and track and field programs, as well as McKendree’s intercollegiate bowling program, a first for a midwest school. Last year, his women's team won the inaugural NAIA Bowling National Title. Before then, White led his track and field teams to six NAIA national titles, four of them consecutive indoor titles for his women’s team.
These are exciting times as Marymount’s athletic identity comes into being. Marymount joined the NAIA in February 2010 as it was transitioning into a four-year institution. In January, Marymount joined NAIA’s California Pacific Conference, or “Cal Pac”. This particular conference is mostly California schools and one in which Marymount is already competitive with its soccer program. “With these [NAIA] schools, the student-athlete is the focus,” said White. “Note the word student comes first.”
With the cross-country program due this fall, White will also coach the men’s and women’s teams. “We are finding that recruits are excited to be part of the first team,” he said. In the spring of 2013, the golf and track programs will begin, with White coaching the latter. At that time, there will be four NAIA sports and a total of eight varsity programs at Marymount, with men’s and women’s teams counting as two sports. (The NAIA requires Marymount to have six sports by 2015 so the College is well ahead of schedule.)
So, besides the great weather, why head west? White also looked to California because his son lives in Whittier with his family; White and his wife, Margaret, wanted to be nearby.
As Marymount’s new athletic director, Gary White wears many hats and takes it in stride. He is well-prepared to do what he loves to do – develop athletic programs. “I’ve got the joy of knowing I have seven national championships under my belt,” he said. “One more would be nice, but it’s not the focus.” The reality of his job includes working with students wanting to transfer in or out, working with the NAIA on all reports for athletics, developing athletic budgets, and hiring new coaches. There’s also dealing with injuries and tracking athletes’ academic progress. But it’s “par for the course” given White’s history - “It’s been a challenge and a lot of fun,” he said.
March 19, 2012
Ahmanson Foundation Provides Significant Funding for Infrastructure Improvements
The Ahmanson Foundation has provided Marymount College a significant grant toward the modernization of the college’s Main Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes. This donation goes towards matching a substantial contribution previously announced by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
“This important donation from the Ahmanson Foundation will provide necessary funding toward much-needed physical plant improvements,” said Marymount College President Michael Brophy. The infrastructure improvements are set to begin on the Rancho Palos Verdes campus in May 2012. read press release
“This important donation from the Ahmanson Foundation will provide necessary funding toward much-needed physical plant improvements,” said Marymount College President Michael Brophy. The infrastructure improvements are set to begin on the Rancho Palos Verdes campus in May 2012. read press release
March 15, 2012
"The Solarization of Marymount"
Marymount Arts & Media Senior Maxwell Farrell will be presenting his Senior Capstone Project at the Arcade Gallery, with a reception and artist talk this Thursday. Here is the info:
Show: Maxwell Farrell
The Solarization of Marymount
Dates: March 12-15, 2012, 12-4 PM
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, March 15, 6-9PM, Artist Talk: 7PM
Location: Arcade Gallery
479 W 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
March 09, 2012
March 07, 2012
Education Through Meditation
Dates: March 5 - 8, 2012, 12-4 PM
Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, March 8, 6-9PM, Artist Talk: 7PM
Location: Arcade Gallery
479 W 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
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