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Hidden—but not by design—the Rare Book Room offers students a rare kind of access: the chance to engage directly with centuries-old texts, and history becomes something not just studied, but held. Made possible through the ongoing collaboration between the Cushwa Leighton Library and the Saint Mary’s College community, this carefully kept space is a dynamic site of learning, and the distance between past and present collapses.

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CFAM Migration and the Common Good Service Experience

During a recent mission immersion experience in Tucson, nine Saint Mary’s students engaged with migration through learning, reflection, and direct encounters. Partnering with BorderLinks, we explored immigration policy, witnessed courtroom proceedings, walked migrant desert routes, and listened to stories of resilience from those directly impacted. According to participant Leylany Rivera’28, the experience revealed the human realities behind migration and the systems that shape it. “Rooted in Catholic social teaching, the trip challenged us to think critically about justice, solidarity, and our role in responding to these issues. More than an academic experience, this trip became a call to continue advocating for compassionate, community-centered change,” Rivera said.

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April 27, 2026 Building With Disciplined Imagination In her contemplative April letter, President Conboy invites readers into a practice of disciplined imagination, one that is bold enough to look beyond the present and attentive enough to consider how the seeds planted today will take root, grow, and shape the future of Saint Mary's. On Friday, April 24, the Saint Mary’s community gathered in prayer and worship to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Holy Spirit Chapel’s dedication on the third floor of Le Mans Hall: “At the anniversary Mass, Father William Lies, CSC, Provincial Superior of the U.S. Province of Priests and Brothers for the Congregation of Holy Cross, observed that the chapel is literally the heart of the building. That observation lingers—not only as an architectural fact but as a deeper truth about what gives life and meaning to all that surrounds it.” April 22, 2026 Belonging — It’s More Than a Word at Saint Mary’s For Saint Mary’s Professor of Psychology Bettina Spencer, belonging is the foundation of flourishing. To that end, she designed a new course titled Belonging, which she’s teaching for the first time this semester as part of the Signature Course Fellowship Program through the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. Thirty Saint Mary’s students in the inaugural class are creating a documentary film around this theme, which premieres April 26 at Browning Cinema at Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame. It is free to attend. April 16, 2026 A Smart Investment in Saint Mary's College Lisa Dittrich Wurst ’77 fell in love with Saint Mary’s, graduating with a degree in business. After a long career in finance, she continues to stay connected with her alma mater in retirement. In her professional opinion, Wurst shares how a donor-advised fund is among the easiest ways to invest in the future of Saint Mary's. April 16, 2026 Holy Spirit Chapel Celebrates its Centennial On April 24, 1926, the Chapel of the Holy Ghost, now known as Holy Spirit Chapel, was dedicated at Saint Mary's College. One hundred years later, the campus community will gather in that same sacred space to celebrate its centennial milestone. April 15, 2026 Tassels, Stoles, and Cords: The Regalia of the Avenue The Class of 2026 is making its way down the Avenue for the final time on May 16. With them come new friends and the start of their careers. Black-gown regalia, a cap, and a diploma in hand, they head out on the new adventure Saint Mary’s prepared them for. April 8, 2026 The Modernization of Academic Advising At Saint Mary’s newly opened PACE Center, academic advising has undergone a modernization. No longer tied to class year, advisors now stay with students for all four years, organized by major and focused on building deep, supportive relationships. Advisor Emily Pantelleria Graham ’21 shares how this student-centered approach ensures no one slips through the cracks, helping every student thrive and launch successfully after graduation. April 6, 2026 Raise Your Voice at Five Years April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and since 2022, Saint Mary’s College has hosted Raise Your Voice: A Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium (RYV). This campus initiative is aimed at raising awareness and education, reducing stigma, and preventing sexual violence through workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers. This year's event is Monday, April 13. April 3, 2026 Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Cibele Webb to lead th... Cibele Webb is the new director of the Leadership and Purpose Institute, a pre-college program that takes place in July 19-24. “This camp is targeted for any young woman who wants to be a leader in the future, regardless of where that may be.” April 3, 2026 Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Assistant teaching professor of Business Administration and Economics Jackie Yates will direct this summer’s Business and Marketing Institute at Saint Mary’s College. “The best and simplest of ideas come from observing others,” Yates said. “Entrepreneurship can be overcomplicated, yes. So it is important to have the foundation.”