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Saint Mary’s alumnae share how study abroad experiences impacted their lives in virtual panel

Paige Madden | Friday, October 23, 2020

The Saint Mary’s Career Crossings Office and Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership co-sponsored an alumnae panel discussion on the impact of studying abroad through Zoom, Thursday night. Two alumnae, Jungquie Guan (’11) and Nellie Petlick (’16), shared stories about their times at Saint Mary’s, their study abroad experiences and the impact studying abroad had on

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Seniors continue to serve post graduation despite pandemic

Max Lander | Friday, May 15, 2020

With their undergraduate careers ending amidst a pandemic, the graduating class of 2020 faces a changing world. One thing has not changed: the decision of some to participate in various forms of service work and programs after graduation. A popular option for many students interested in post-graduation service is the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE).

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Panel discusses post-graduate service opportunities

Callie Patrick | Tuesday, January 28, 2020

On Monday evening, a panel featuring former and current members of AmeriCorps, Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), JVC Northwest and the Peace Corps was held in the Student Center at Saint Mary’s to discuss pursuing service as an option after graduation. The panel, titled “Discerning Your Future: Is Post-graduate Service Right

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Saint Mary’s graduates to enter workforce, volunteer

Gina Twardosz | Friday, May 19, 2017

Saint Mary’s Office of Institutional Research conducted the annual Graduation Destination survey to chart the different paths undergraduates pursue after graduating from the College. As of May, the survey concluded that 57 percent of respondents will pursue employment, 38 percent will enroll in a graduate school, 10 percent will pursue externships or internships, 6 percent will

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Roger Parent on Fr. Hesburgh

Letter to the Editor | Saturday, February 28, 2015

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, was an extraordinary man and an extraordinary priest. His parish was the whole world. He was a theologian and a man of ideas, but his actions best describe his life. I like it that former President Richard Nixon replaced Fr. Ted in his role as chairman of the Civil Rights

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University ranks in Peace Corps volunteer production

Jennifer Flanagan | Wednesday, February 25, 2015

For the 15th consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame ranked among the nation’s top Peace Corps volunteer-producing universities, earning the 24th spot among medium-sized colleges and universities. The Peace Corps and the University of Notre Dame have shared a history since the agency’s establishment by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. University President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh encouraged involving