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Alumni Relations welcomes new associate director:
SMC alum Chris Carter '97 and MA '02 joined the Alumni Relations Office last month as the new associate director in charge of reunions, online communication and the SMC Update newsletter. Read more about Chris and his new position.
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Brother Ronald Gallagher addresses the Saint Mary's community:
Brother President Ronald Gallagher's monthly address to students, faculty, and staff included news on the recent Board of Trustees meeting, an update on the steering committee of strategic planning, new facilities renovation projects, and significant student achievements. To read the complete letter click here
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Basketball season opener goes green:
Saint Mary's men's basketball opens this season at home with the Shamrock Invitational, which includes Murray State, San Diego State, (both were in last year's NCAA Tournament) and Seattle Pacific on Friday, Nov. 10. Read more about the Invitational and entire sports schedule:
http://smcgaels.com/sports /m-baskbl/spec-rel/092706aah.html
www.smcgaels.com
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Catch up with Candiotti:
Former Gael great and big league pitcher Tom Candiotti '79 is the color man for the Arizona Diamondbacks radio station. Even with baseball season over, he keeps busy running a baseball camp for kids. Read more:
http://smcgaels.com/trads/where- are-they.html
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Know someone applying to Saint Mary's?:
The College will waive the $55 application fee for incoming students when alumni endorse them by signing the top of the paper application or by having applicants enter the alumni's name in the fee waiver section of the online application. For more information contact the admissions office at (800)800-4SMC. Access the online application:
www.stmarys-ca.edu/application
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Exhibit explores evolution of winemaking:
SMC professor Paola Sensi-Isolani, with the help of Lisa Pieraccini '88, created the new exhibit, "Planting Roots, Reaping the Harvest," which examines how generations of Italians influenced California's wine industry. It is now open through Jan. 28, 2007 at the Museo ItaloAmericano in San Francisco. Read about the exhibit:
San Francisco Wine Exhibit
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Record-breaking soccer goal makes headlines:
Saint Mary's freshman Jessica Menzhuber led the Gaels into the record books when she scored the second-fastest goal in NCAA history (recorded at 6 seconds) in a game against USF on Oct. 8. Read more:
http://wccsports.com/sport s/w-soccer/spec-rel/100906aaa.html
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Curious about new student enrollment?:
Saint Mary's welcomed a record 783 new students on campus this fall, 44% of whom were African American, American Indian, Asian or Latino, the highest level in Saint Mary's history. Read more facts about the class:
New Student Enrollment Figures
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Looking for ways to advance your career?: The Master of Arts in Leadership program, which offers a unique hybrid online and face-to-face program for working adults, will hold its fall Open House Thurs., Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Soda Center. To RSVP, contact program coordinator Ann Marie Foley at afoley@stmarys-ca.edu or (925)631-8684 or for more information, visit:
www.stmarys-ca.edu/leadership.
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Alumni in the News

Rita Garcia MHPE&R '88 was featured in a Gilroy Dispatch story on Oct. 26 about her retirement from Saint Louise Regional Hospital where she served as vice president of facilities and hospitality. Garcia, who lives in Morgan Hill, spent 27 years working in hospital administration.
http://www.gilroydispatch.com/news/cont entview.asp?c=197882