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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
Maeve Filbin | Friday, March 12, 2021
Using funds from the recently established Office for Student Equity, 65 Saint Mary’s seniors will be able to wear full regalia to their graduation ceremony — an opportunity made possible by a “transformational gift” from the Wilson Sheehan Foundation. The new office will assist first-generation and under-resourced students, following an outright investment from the foundation
Observer Staff Report | Friday, March 12, 2021
Saint Mary’s plans to return to in-person class if pandemic conditions continue to improve, Saint Mary’s president Katie Conboy announced in an email to students Thursday afternoon. “We also have real optimism when we review the current trajectory of the pandemic — not only on our campus, but across the state, the nation and the
Genevieve Coleman | Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Saint Mary’s hosted a virtual celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The event was hosted by the President’s Council on Inclusivity and Multicultural Diversity. College President Katie Conboy began the ceremony explaining the importance of the holiday. “This day is observed each year on the third Monday in January as a
Genevieve Coleman | Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Student Affairs Office — in coordination with College President Katie Conboy and her cabinet — hosted a virtual town hall for students Thursday evening. The event was the first in a series of panels designed to give Belles updates about the upcoming semester on campus. Interim vice president for student affairs Gloria Jenkins began
Observer Staff Report | Friday, January 8, 2021
College President Katie Conboy released a statement in response to Wednesday’s violent congregation of rioters on Capitol Hill objecting to election results — due to allegations of election fraud by President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Those assembled eventually broke into the Capitol Building, temporarily interrupting congressional certification of Joe Biden as president-elect. Four protestors
Genevieve Coleman | Monday, November 2, 2020
Last Friday, Saint Mary’s Going Green Committee and the Farm Group hosted the inauguration of the College’s new sustainable farm. The farm is located on the north side of campus near the athletic fields. To begin the event, College President Katie Conboy welcomed attendees and expressed her excitement about the farm’s completion, as well as
Genevieve Coleman | Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Saint Mary’s hosted Bishop Robert McElroy who spoke in a lecture titled “Voting as an Authentic Disciple” Tuesday evening — a talk centered around voting and considering political issues as Catholic voters. The event was sponsored by Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry, the Office for Civic and Social Engagement, the Center for Spirituality and Notre Dame
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, September 24, 2020
Saint Mary’s President Katie Conboy announced in an email Thursday afternoon that the College will adopt the spring semester schedule implemented by Notre Dame and Holy Cross. The first day of the spring semester will be Wednesday, Feb. 3, with no classes on Good Friday. Final exams will be from May 14-19, and commencement weekend