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‘The Observer is better for having Saint Mary’s in leadership’: Former Saint Mary’s Observer editors reflect on time at paper

Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Today marks 55 years of The Observer uncovering the truth and reporting it accurately. To commemorate this anniversary, The Observer reached out to several former leaders from Saint Mary’s to discuss their journeys as student journalists and their aspirations for the years to come. Maria Leontaras, Assistant Managing Editor (2019-2020), Editor-in-Chief (2020-2021) Leontaras ’21, who

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Four years in review: 2017-2021

Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 21, 2021

Tri-campus suspends in-person classes due to coronavirus pandemic — March 11, 2020 On March 11, 2020, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross announced the suspension of all in-person classes until at least April 13, replacing all courses with virtual teaching and other alternative learning options. All University and College-sponsored international programs were also canceled,

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New leadership offers change in the midst of uncertainty, examination of identity at Saint Mary’s

Maeve Filbin | Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Dr. Katie Conboy became the newest Saint Mary’s College President on June 1, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and a nationwide reckoning with racism and policing in America, and has been “drinking from the firehouse” ever since. After assuming office, Conboy successfully led the College in making several changes to the student experience,

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Saint Mary’s students react to new president’s election

Marirose Osborne | Friday, February 14, 2020

The Saint Mary’s community was introduced to President-elect Dr. Katie Conboy on Wednesday. Students were invited to the Spes Unica Atrium for the announcement of Conboy’s new position. After a speech to the community, Conboy held a meet-and-greet for students at the Cushwa-Leighton Library. Student reaction to the new president was positive across all grade

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Former Saint Mary’s President Jan Cervelli discusses future as tenured professor and four upcoming spring semester courses

Maeve Filbin | Monday, November 11, 2019

Former Saint Mary’s President Jan Cervelli will teach four classes in the upcoming spring semester. This most recent development in Cervelli’s involvement at the College follows her abrupt resignation from her position as President on Oct. 5, 2018, and the filing of a civil lawsuit against Saint Mary’s claiming members of the Saint Mary’s Board

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Former College President returns to Saint Mary’s to teach courses in 2020

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, October 10, 2019

Former College President Jan Cervelli will return to Saint Mary’s to teach courses in art and environmental studies in the spring of 2020. The announcement comes several months after Cervelli filed a civil lawsuit against Saint Mary’s, alleging members of the College’s Board of Trustees pressured her to resign and did not honor their settlement

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Saint Mary’s files counterclaim, Cervelli responds

Observer Staff Report | Monday, April 29, 2019

The College filed a counterclaim response March 22 to former College President Jan Cervelli’s March 12 lawsuit. Cervelli filed a response to their counterclaims April 4. The College’s response to the initial complaint addresses each of the points made by Cervelli and her legal team. In a statement provided by assistant director of integrated communications Haleigh

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Former College President Jan Cervelli files civil suit against Saint Mary’s

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, March 14, 2019

Former College President Jan Cervelli filed a civil lawsuit against Saint Mary’s on Tuesday, alleging members of the Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees pressured her to resign and did not honor their settlement agreement with her. According to the complaint filed in the St. Joseph County Superior Court, Cervelli is suing the College on counts of breach

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Saint Mary’s reflects on history of Riedinger House as laboratory, guest home

Jordan Cockrum | Monday, March 4, 2019

While Saint Mary’s is now well-known for its nursing program and preparation of women leaders, it was once also known for its ability to prepare students to run a home. The College had a major in domestic science — commonly known as home economics — until the mid-1960s, director of donor relations Addie Cashore said

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Saint Mary’s hosts All Student Assembly regarding transition

Jordan Cockrum | Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Since the news broke Friday of former College President Jan Cervelli’s resignation, students have been left with many unanswered questions. Interim President Nancy Nekvasil and the chair of the Board of Trustees Mary Burke addressed the student body in a town-hall style “All Student Assembly” on Tuesday evening in an attempt to provide some answers.

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