January 1, 2011 Business Students “Sell” Popcorn at National Competition (The Obse... While selling gourmet popcorn may sound like an easy task to accomplish, the students of the Sales Management and Professional Selling course at Saint Mary's College learned differently in a national collegiate competition held during fall break. Robert L. Williams, Jr., assistant professor of marketing, said he wanted to gear the coursework for this semester toward real life experiences of professional selling, especially after he learned about this competition. January 1, 2011 Class of 2015 Boasts Strong Grades, Unique Achievements January 1, 2011 Saint Mary’s College Welcomes New Trustees Saint Mary’s welcomes five new members to the Board of Trustees. At its spring meeting, the Board elected four members to three-year terms (2011-2014) and appointed a student to a one-year term (2011-2012). The Board also re-elected five members to three-year terms (2011-2014). Terms began last month. January 1, 2011 Two Choral Events Planned for November Saint Mary’s College will host two special women’s choral events in November. On Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Fall Choral Concert will be held in O’Laughlin Auditorium (ticket information below). The College will host the High School Women’s Choir Festival Thursday-Friday, November 17-18, also in O’Laughlin Auditorium. It is the 27th year that the women’s college has hosted the high school event. January 1, 2011 Regina Roommates "Meet" via Social Media January 1, 2011 Winter Wonderland Offers Christmas Cheer to Area Children The Saint Mary’s College’s Student Activities Board (SAB) will host its second annual Winter Wonderland party for area children on Saturday, December 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. SAB invited children ages 5-12 from South Bend’s Center for the Homeless, Hope Ministries, and Coquillard Primary Center, a Title 1 school with which the College partners. Children of Saint Mary’s College faculty and staff are also invited. January 1, 2011 Auditions: South Bend Chamber Singers The South Bend Chamber Singers, the region's premier vocal chamber ensemble, announces auditions for experienced singers. Singers should bring a prepared solo, and sight-reading and aural abilities will be tested. January 1, 2011 Gerontology Program Co-hosts Forum on Senior Independent Living The Saint Mary’s College Gerontology Program is proud to partner with the Advocacy Committee of REAL Services, Inc. for a forum titled “Staying at Home: What are Your Real Choices?” on Tuesday, October 13 at 2 p.m. in the Vander Vennet Theater in the Student Center. The public is encouraged to attend. January 1, 2011 History professor talks about his passion for acting (The Observer) It’s not unusual for students to say they discovered things they didn’t know about themselves while at Saint Mary’s, but how about a professor? Bill Svelmoe, associate professor of history, discovered a love of acting while at the College. Ten years ago, after continually turning down one of his students' requests that he take the male lead in an upcoming play, he said he decided to give it a shot. He’ll perform in the Theatre Program’s production of the tragicomedy “Eurydice” next week.