Courier Fall/Winter 2017

Nepal Research Trip Summer 2017

This summer professor of chemistry Toni Barstis, professor of biology Reena Lamichhane Khadka, and professor of global studies Laura Elder traveled to Nepal to conduct research with students. Each professor led a group of students to learn more about pharmaceutical quality and water contamination and seek solutions, using scientific tools they developed, as well as getting to know the people and the culture.

To see more photos from their trip, check out a photo gallery.  

Margaret Atwood presents sold-out Christian Culture Lecture

This year’s Christian Culture lecture sold-out within hours of the tickets being available to the public. The big draw? Bestselling author Margaret Atwood.

Atwood wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, which was originally published in 1985, but has recently regained the spotlight since it has been adapted as an Emmy award-winning Hulu series. Atwood shared her inspiration for the novel and the timeliness of the story in a witty address to a packed O’Laughlin Auditorium. You can read South Bend Tribune coverage of her lecture or check out an exclusive interview with Atwood in The Observer.

In the afternoon of her visit also spent time answering students’ questions. See a gallery of photos here.

Finding a vocation in nursing

Twin sisters Megan Carswell '17 and Maggie Carswell '17 both chose Saint Mary's because of the strong nursing program and the liberal arts education. They reflected on their time at Saint Mary's, their decision to attend the college, and the experiences they have shared together.