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Isabella Volmert | Monday, October 11, 2021
During her remarks at the inauguration ceremony of Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy, Saint Mary’s Student Government Association president Elly Hanson said Conboy recently asked her if she could be called a “Smick.” “For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term ‘Smick,’ it is used to describe the intelligent, driven and empowered
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, September 29, 2021
This year’s annual Christian Culture Lecture featured author Jacqueline Woodson, who spoke on the power literature has on children and participated in a question-and-answer session with College President Katie Conboy. Conboy introduced Woodson, who as a child, was known to write on places such as on walls and in books that would get her in trouble
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, September 24, 2021
Editor’s note: This story includes strong language, as well as mentions of sexual assault and suicide. 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. Following the release of Shamrock Series ticket lottery results on Sunday, Saint Mary’s students were targeted through anonymous online posts on
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, September 9, 2021
Saint Mary’s President Katie Conboy announced New VP for Advancement Holly C. Johnson in a Thursday afternoon email. Johnson will officially join the College faculty in late October, the email said. Conboy said she was thrilled to invite Johnson to Saint Mary’s. “[Johnson’s] leadership skills and energy for innovative fundraising, marketing/communications and alumnae engagement will
Observer Staff Report | Friday, May 21, 2021
Notre Dame commits to reopening and announces initial protocols — May 26, 2020 In May, University President Fr. John Jenkins authored an opinion in the New York Times, taking a firm stance in favor of reopening Notre Dame in the fall with some changes, such as bringing students back two weeks earlier than usual, eliminating
Genevieve Coleman | Friday, May 21, 2021
When Katie Conboy was appointed Saint Mary’s president in February 2020, she spoke about her hopes for the upcoming year. Despite many uncertainties due to the pandemic, Conboy noted that the three priorities she entered her term with guided her throughout the year — the first being unity among the campus, all of whom were
Observer Staff Report | Monday, April 26, 2021
In an email Monday to Saint Mary’s students and faculty, College President Katie Conboy addressed the ending of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and how the College plans to move forward regarding issues of sexual violence. To begin, Conboy said she was shocked “by the behaviors and language” described in The Observer’s April 12 article examining
Observer Staff Report | Monday, April 12, 2021
College President Katie Conboy announced in a Monday email that all students are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for the upcoming academic year. The vaccine will be added to the list of mandatory student immunizations beginning in the 2021-2022 term. With students vaccinated, Saint Mary’s will plan to have complete in-person instruction and a
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, March 17, 2021
In a collection of poems called “Outside History,” the late great Irish poet Eavan Boland explored how women are distorted and simplified in ways that keep them in the margins of many historical narratives. As a scholar of literature and feminist theory, I have engaged with Boland’s work for more than 30 years. Recently, though,
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Saint Mary′s confirmed the commencement ceremony for the class of 2021 will take place May 22 at noon associate director of public relations Lisa Knox said in an email to students Tuesday. The message noted President Katie Conboy expects the event will take place in person as long as COVID-19 trends continue to improve. “We