All the Presidents’ Women to be Performed at Marian Court College

The Delvena Theatre Company will be presenting All the Presidents’ Women at Marian Court College on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. The performance is free of charge, is open to the public, and is wheelchair accessible.

This performance delves into the lives (sometimes behind closed doors!) of some our past Presidents and their wives.  Find out which of our most famous first ladies was committed to a mental institution by her own son.  Have we already had a female president?  Could one of our first ladies have murdered her husband while he was still in office?  Fascinating stories create lively entertainment and engage the audience in dialogue after the performance.

 This “edutainment” production will feature Lynne Moulton and Fran Baron in multiple roles.  Joseph Zamparelli, Jr. is the director of the production.  All the Presidents’ Women is supported in part by a grant from the Swampscott Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 The Delvena Theatre Company was founded in 1992 and has performed at various venues, most often at the Boston Center for the Arts.  The company was nominated for five Independent Reviewers of New England awards.  Its production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' was on Theatre Mirror's Best List for acting, directing and production.  Presentations of 'Anna Weiss' and 'Beyond Therapy' were included on Theatre Mirror's best play list and 'Blue Heart' was placed on Aisle Say's best list.

Marian Court College will host the Swampscott Arts Association’s Autumn Show opening reception on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Mercy Center.  Works of art will be judged and awarded prizes.  Admission is free and wheelchair accessible.  The exhibit runs through October 14 and may be viewed Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m.

The Swampscott Arts Association seeks to foster and encourage the arts and has been active on the North Shore for over thirty years.  The association includes over one hundred members, many of whom are well-known on the North Shore and nationally. Visit them at swampscottarts.blogspot.com

For further information and directions to the oceanfront campus, please call Marian Court College at 781-309-5200 or visit our web site at www.mariancourt.edu.

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Marian Court College's Commitment to Service

As Marian Court College begins its forty-sixth academic year, the members of the incoming Class of 2012 will be arriving on campus ready to expand their educational horizons. They will have heard about the benefits of Marian Court’s small class size and its attentive and expert faculty, and be prepared for classroom learning. Through the admissions process, they also know that some of their education will be taking place outside of the classroom, thanks to a curriculum that stays true to the mission of the College and its founders, the Sisters of Mercy.

Students will be learning the value of giving back to their communities early on in their college experience by fulfilling a community service requirement that is built into the First-Year Seminar, a required course for every incoming freshman.  Students will be able to choose from community-enhancing projects such as working on a construction site for Habitat for Humanity, or cooking and serving meals at Salem Mission, or a service project related to their major or chosen career field, among others.

 “Many students arrive at college knowing there will be a lot of studying, group projects and tests, but may initially wonder why they are being asked to serve the greater community,” said Megan Penyack, Director of Academic Advising and First-Year Seminar instructor. “But once they experience giving back first-hand, they are hooked and understand that learning takes place in all types of environments, both inside and outside of a traditional classroom setting.”

While service-related activities also provide a way for Marian Court College students to build community amongst themselves, these volunteer opportunities also help students prepare for their future by helping them to cultivate their ability to work well as part of a team and develop leadership skills.

“Marian Court College is committed to nurturing the growth of the whole person – spiritually, intellectually and morally,” said Gretchen Manning, Vice President of Advancement & Admissions.  “Many colleges and universities offer community service options on campus and that’s nothing new. What sets Marian Court College apart is our commitment to infusing the founding core Mercy values of Integrity, Compassion, Justice, and Service into all aspects of the college experience. Through the service requirement incorporated into First-Year Seminar, we ask students right at the onset of their college careers to also commit to these values and to honor the College’s Motto – Seek Knowledge, Serve All,” said Manning. 

The Class of 2012 will also have unique opportunities to develop or enhance a spirit of giving through service projects that are related to their major.  For example, Fashion Merchandising students will again partner with a local nonprofit in collecting donations of prom gowns and accessories for high schools students who need a helping hand so they can afford to attend their proms.  Not only do Marian Court’s Fashion Merchandising students secure the donations, but they are the stylists for the selection event.  “It really goes back to our mission of instilling lifelong learning,” said Manning.  “It is our hope that students are not only prepared for their chosen careers, but they also recognize and respect the importance of exhibiting good character and being involved in their community.”