August 29, 2025
Learning How to Live
As a new academic year begins, President Conboy brings forth several ideas by Michel de Montaigne, a thought leader from the 16th century. In her monthly letter, Conboy explores the act, in Montaigne's words, 'of learning how to live'.
July 31, 2025
Everything Matters
In her monthly letter, President Conboy explores questions about randomness and chance—and what these might have to do with the largest enrollment class at Saint Mary's in close to 30 years.
June 30, 2025
Threshold Moments
May and June have been busy months, full of the wonderful occasions that mark this time of year. In mid-May, Saint Mary's celebrated the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and sent them out into the world with the anticipated pomp and circumstance. And just a few weeks later, we welcomed alumnae—the 0s and 5s—for Reunion weekend. In this month's letter, President Conboy reflects on other such threshold moments.
March 31, 2025
Women Building Bridges
As Women's History Month draws to a close, it's a perfect time to reflect on the powerful ways that Saint Mary’s women act as bridges, connecting past, present, and future generations. In this month's letter, President Conboy reflects on the ways in which women have played and continue to play pivotal roles in preserving and sharing the rich histories of their work, their communities, and their families.
February 28, 2025
Keep Dreaming Together
In this month's letter, President Conboy draws upon the messages found in the Holy Father's Fratelli Tutti to share a vision of Saint Mary's: where love helps build "human fraternity" and hope in our community.
January 31, 2025
Nikki Giovanni’s Lasting Impression
Nikki Giovanni unified the country with her poignant, magnificent poetry. This month, President Conboy talks about Giovanni's lasting impression and how she is part of a long list of influential writers who have shared their gifts with Saint Mary's students.
December 18, 2024
Wishing You Joyful Holidays
In her final monthly message of 2024, President Conboy looks at the wonder we see in children, and how that wonder can translate into joyful moments now and into the new year.
November 26, 2024
Gratefulness + Thanksgiving = Gratitude
In this Thanksgiving week, President Conboy reflects on the ways in which gratitude, gratefulness, and thanksgiving converge in her work at Saint Mary's College.
October 31, 2024
Neglecting the Right Things
In reflecting on the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, President Conboy finds his perspective on our relationship with time to be both challenging and refreshing. His reminder to accept our finite time resonates deeply as she asks us to consider what we would hope to see in the rear-view mirrors of our own lives.