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Eva Cavadini ’12 Directs Anne of Green Gables The Musical at Saint M...

Eva Cavadini ’12 returns to Saint Mary’s College as the director of the theatre program’s production of Anne of Green Gables The Musical. Based on L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic, the production follows the misadventures of a wildly independent orphan, Anne, with fiery red hair and a temper to match.

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A Summer of Dialogue and Democracy at Saint Mary’s

During the warm summer months at Saint Mary's, high school students participate in a program to help them learn to listen to others and speak up about what matters to them. The pre-college program Dialogue and Democracy helps girls think critically and interact productively with people of different views.

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Off The Avenue Pays Off Startup Loan Read More Off The Avenue Pays Off Startup Loan April 2, 2024 Student-run coffee shop Off the Avenue (OTA) celebrated its first anniversary by paying off its 10-month startup loan from the College, a feat worthy of applause by business students and the entire campus community. New Podcast Shares Sisters’ Stories Read More New Podcast Shares Sisters’ Stories April 2, 2024 An ambitious project is underway with the Sisters of the Holy Cross, one that creator Theresa Hayes ’25 sees as a way to preserve the memory of the women who are foundational to Saint Mary’s mission and identity. A Meaningful and Lasting Legacy Read More A Meaningful and Lasting Legacy March 14, 2024 As a tribute to their daughter Kristin Wiggins Reich '91, Jerry and Mary Lou Wiggins established the Kristin Wiggins Reich '91 Endowed Scholarship to assist students majoring in education with financial need. Marguerite Lucarelli ’93 Back on Campus Read More Marguerite Lucarelli ’93 Back on Campus March 12, 2024 Marguerite Schropp Lucarelli ’93, the director of photography for Sports Illustrated, returned to her alma mater, Saint Mary’s College, late last fall. The campus welcomed her back as a part of the Shannon Scholars Program to share her journey and insights with the college community. The Case for Social Capital Read More The Case for Social Capital February 29, 2024 Social capital is all about strong relationships and mutual trust. In this month's letter, President Conboy discusses how joining—being part of a collective—not only raises one's social capital, it has the power to elevate an entire community. New Nursing Club Focuses on Faith Read More New Nursing Club Focuses on Faith February 19, 2024 A new, faith-based club at Saint Mary’s offers nursing students the opportunity to grow within the Catholic tradition while preparing for a healthcare career.
Launched this spring semester, the Catholic Nurses’ Association grew out of interest expressed last year by students. 

 Summer Programs Offer Elective College Credit Read More Summer Programs Offer Elective College Credit February 19, 2024 Summer programs at Saint Mary’s serve the College’s mission to empower women at all stages of life. For high school students, Saint Mary's offers a selection of summer pre-college programs through which they can earn elective college credit. These sessions give students a taste of a college campus experience, the chance to make friends, and an opportunity to explore career interests while preparing themselves academically for college-level education. Alumna Watson Stands at the Forefront of Women in the IT Industry Read More Alumna Watson Stands at the Forefront of Women in the IT Industry February 8, 2024 Alumna Patricia (Patty) Watson '88, VP and CIO of tech giant NCR Atleos, visited campus as part of the Shannon Executive Scholars Program, sharing how her Saint Mary's experience supported her professional success. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by Belles Athletics with Girls From all Over the Community Read More National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated by Belles Athleti... February 6, 2024 More than 100 girls were on campus last week for Belles Athletics’ one-day sports clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Athletic Department hosted the event on Friday, February 2, for girls ages 6-12 from the local South Bend community. The free clinic offered participants the opportunity to play four of the nine sports offered by the College.