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Lisa See, the best-selling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, has been named Rosemont College's 2008 McShain Lecturer. Earning high acclaim and an enthusiastic readership, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a novel about "nu shu," the secret writing developed and used by women in a small country in China for over a thousand years. Described as a compassionate and harrowing portrait of 19th century China, when girls had their feet bound and spent their lives in seclusion, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan delves into the most mysterious and treasured relationships of all time—female friendship.

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Lisa See, the best-selling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, has been named Rosemont College's 2008 McShain Lecturer. Earning high acclaim and an enthusiastic readership, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a novel about "nu shu," the secret writing developed and used by women in a small country in China for over a thousand years. Described as a compassionate and harrowing portrait of 19th century China, when girls had their feet bound and spent their lives in seclusion, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan delves into the most mysterious and treasured relationships of all time—female friendship.

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Description: Rosemont College welcomes the Class of 2012 to the academic community in the traditional Cap and Gown Ceremony. Held during Family Weekend, the Ceremony takes place in McShain Auditorium.

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Description: Author, historian, and commentator Roger Lane, Ph.D. presents 'Abraham Lincoln and the Paradox of Greatness' on September 17, 2008 at Rosemont College in honor of National Constitution and Citizenship Day.

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Rosemont Alumni Unite to Celebrate the Birthday of a Very Special Person!

On Sunday, September 14th a very special celebration was held for Sister Mary George O’Reilly’s 90th Birthday. The festivities began with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Rosemont’s Chapel, followed by a Tea in Main Building.

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Reverend Richard O’Leary, OSA presided over the Mass and several alumni participated in the service. The Tea was a mini reunion of sorts: The 90 degree heat and humidity that day did not prevent 150 alumni from coming out to give Sister their birthday wishes and finest regards. After the Mass, President Hirsh presented Sister Mary George with a memory book compiled of photos and memorabilia submitted by many alumni.

Throughout the summer, over 445 alumni and members of the Rosemont Community gave donations to Rosemont in honor of Sister Mary George’s birthday. To date, these gifts have raised almost $190,000 and will benefit areas of greatest need for the College – an incredible testament to a Rosemont woman who has given so much of herself to Rosemont, and who has touched the lives and hearts of many!