Festival of Lessons and Carols - Annual Vespers Service

“Festival of Lessons and Carols,” this year's annual Vespers Service was held yesterday (December 9) at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Bishop Marty Chapel at Mount Marty College. The event is always a highly anticipated holiday event with a huge attendance of not only Mount Marty faculty, staff and students, but also people from Yankton and other surrounding communities.

This year's performance was directed by the Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Sean Vogt, who is new to MMC this year.

Photo by Theresa Condon

A Night of Musical Magic with Matthew Mayer

Matthew Mayer made a return trip to perform a holiday concert at Mount Marty on Friday, December 7. The concert included much of Mayer's original compositions and his renditions of many popular holiday and religious music. All in attendance would agree that he is an amazing talent and an engaging entertainer.

Originally for Canistota, SD, Mayer had a brief stint in Hollywood before moving back to the Midwest (Omaha, Ne) to live, work and pursue his musical career. To learn more about Matthew, hear his music, or purchase one of his CD's, visit his official website.

Photo by Theresa Condon

Making Ornaments

Campus Programming sponsored a night of fun and creativity last week. Students were invited to gather in the Cyber Cafe to craft their own Christmas ornaments.

Below: Julia Matthys creates a beautiful ornament with the supplies provided.

Photo by Theresa Condon

Student Art Featured in Bede Art Gallery

MMC student artwork was featured in the Bede Art Gallery recently as is usual at the end of each semester here on campus. It is a great way to see what students have been creating in their art courses and a wonderful way to expose their talents to the campus.

Floral Fantasy by Kim Hilson:

A painting by Jessica Albers:

Pottery - Unknown

Photos by Theresa Condon

In the Spirit of Giving

A Mount Marty College Blood Drive was held today from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Laddie E.Cimpl Arena. Student Government Association and MMC Student Health sponsored the Blood Drive.

Below: Krista Hohn gave the gift of life today...did you?


Photo by Theresa Condon

A Festive Feel on Campus

It's starting to look a little like Christmas on the Mount Marty campus these days with the decorating that students and staff are doing. To assist in the festive feel, Campus Programming recently sponsored a holiday window painting event in which various student clubs and organizations could paint their own window.

Jennifer Bautista contibutes a little colorful artwork to the Graphic Art Club's window.

Jim Hovland and Melissa Cihal also got into the holiday spirit with a little red and white paint.

Photos by Theresa Condon