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‘Supporting students in a new way‘: Office of Student Involvement rebrands with new focus on advocacy

Crystal Ramirez | Thursday, February 3, 2022

Saint Mary’s Office of Student Involvement has announced its name change to the Office of Student Involvement and Advocacy (OSIA). With the rebranding also came a new director, expanding the office’s focus and allowing for more collaboration with campus clubs, offices and organizations. Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) coordinator Liz Coulston was appointed the new

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‘I would be lost without my smicks’: Saint Mary’s students reflect on Zahm emails, rally to reclaim term ‘smick’

Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of sexual assault. A list of sexual assault reporting options and on-campus resources can be found on the Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross websites. After the release of an April 12 article from The Observer, the tri-campus community learned of the harmful language used against Saint Mary’s students in several emails written

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Group combating sexual violence expands reach under new leadership at SMC

Maeve Filbin | Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Saint Mary’s welcomed Liz Coulston as the new Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) coordinator in May, and since then she has been busy establishing herself on campus as a new source of leadership and a reliable resource. “I think it’s important for students to know that I’m here now because the position has been empty

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College hires new BAVO coordinator

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Saint Mary’s hired Liz Coulston as the College’s new Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) coordinator, as announced in a press release Tuesday. Coulston will officially begin her position June 3. She previously held positions at the YWCA of West Central Michigan and the University of Texas School of Public Health. Interim President Nancy Nekvasil said in the release