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-Genevieve Coleman | Friday, May 15, 2020
Although Saint Mary’s was not able to have a traditional convocation ceremony due to the coronavirus, senior Katie Glenn was recognized as the recipient of the Alumnae Association’s Outstanding Senior Award winner on the convocation honors website. The award is given annually to a senior who “exemplifies the spirit and values of Saint Mary’s College
Genevieve Coleman | Tuesday, April 21, 2020
After the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross announced seven confirmed coronavirus cases within the convent, the Saint Mary’s Office of Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) and alumnae wanted to give students a way to show the sisters their support. In an email to the student body, the office invited students to “show some
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In the wake of campus closure due to the coronavirus, many Saint Mary’s students have lost access to both research opportunities, and the ability to finish field work placements required to complete their majors. Senior social work major Marie Burke was placed at South Bend’s Riley High School, assisting the school’s social worker twice a
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, April 8, 2020
As everyday life changes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, so does student’s ability to search for jobs and internships. On April 8, Saint Mary’s Career Crossings Office will hold a “Job/Internship Searching in COVID-19” webinar for students from 3 – 4:30 p.m. EST. Students can register for the presentation on a Google Form and will receive
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, April 3, 2020
The Saint Mary’s College Kristine Anderson Trustey Student Wellness Program committee is working to provide students resources to remain healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Committee member and assistant athletic trainer Katie Knisely said the committee will continue to reach out to students monthly and plan events using five “pillars of wellness.” “The wellness program
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, April 1, 2020
In response of the closure of the College due to coronavirus, the Saint Mary’s Office of Admission is working diligently to address prospective students’ questions and concerns. Director of Admission Sarah Gallagher Dvorak said her office is facing unique circumstances because of the virus. While admissions counselors will be working remotely, prospective students will still
Genevieve Coleman | Thursday, March 5, 2020
Melissa Bialko will be assisting the costume department of the Broadway production of “The Lion King,” which will run at South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center from March 4 to March 22. Bialko, Saint Mary’s theatre professor and professional specialist in costume design, said she got the position working on the show through a stagehand
Genevieve Coleman | Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Upon entering the liturgical season of Lent, Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry department is working with students to help them become more reflective and prayerful. Director of Campus Ministry Regina Wilson discussed the initiatives created in order to meet this goal. In addition to the current liturgy schedule, Campus Ministry will also host evening prayer and
Genevieve Coleman | Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Saint Mary’s hosted Tony Award-winning director, playwright and adapter Mary Zimmerman on Monday evening in the Moreau Center for the Arts for a speech about creating metaphors in images. Earlier in the day, Zimmerman conducted events with Saint Mary’s theatre majors and local high school students. The visit was a continuation of the annual visiting artists
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, February 21, 2020
Saint Mary’s will host the 36th annual Conference of the Illinois Medieval Association on Friday and Saturday, free for all members of the tri-campus community. Co-organizers and Saint Mary’s professors Jessalynn Bird and Sarah Noonan said conference plans began about two years ago. “It got started when the Illinois Medieval Association sent out a call