SPARK Program Celebrates 5th Year with 9th Graduating Class December 12, 2016 (Notre Dame, Ind.) — The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College is proud to celebrate 20 graduates of the ninth session of the SPARK Program Friday, December 16 at 6 p.m. in Rice Commons. This past October, the entrepreneurship program for women celebrated its fifth year as an organization. Media is invited to cover. Belles Tripped Up by Knights NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's basketball team (1-7, 0-3 MIAA) could not overcome a first-half deficit in an 82-37 loss to Calvin on Saturday afternoon. Students, Faculty, & Staff Adopt Local Families for Christmas via WNDU December 9, 2016 (Notre Dame, Ind.) — Saint Mary's students, faculty, and staff adopted 29 local families, plus a group of residents at Healthwin Specialized Care facilitated by the Office of Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE). Offensive Woes Set Belles Back Against Thunder NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's basketball team was limited to a 26.3 percent shooting effort from the floor in an 83-34 conference loss against Trine on Wednesday night. Belles Bounced by Brits in MIAA Opener ALBION, Mich. - After taking a quick 5-2 lead, the Saint Mary's basketball team fell behind 23-9 by the end of the first quarter and could not recover from the deficit in an 81-48 final against Albion in both teams' MIAA opener on Saturday. Second Quarter Dry Spell Sinks Belles Against Eagles NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's basketball team was plagued by an extended dry spell from the floor, and visiting Benedictine capitalized by distancing themselves for good in an 87-58 final on Wednesday night. Dance Marathon launches 'Giving Tuesday' fundraising campaign (ABC57) November 29, 2016 (Notre Dame, Ind.) — Saint Mary’s College Dance Marathon (SMCDM) launched a 24 hour campaign at midnight for Giving Tuesday to contribute to their yearlong fundraising efforts. Saint Mary’s College Dance Marathon harnesses ‘Giving Tuesday’ t... November 28, 2016 (Notre Dame, Ind.) — On Tuesday November 29, also known as, “Giving Tuesday,” Saint Mary’s College Dance Marathon (SMCDM) will launch a day-long campaign to contribute to their yearlong fundraising efforts. Belles Comeback Clipped by Ravens ANDERSON, Ind. - The Saint Mary's basketball team pulled within a point of host Anderson late in the game, but the Ravens held off the Belles for an 82-72 decision on Tuesday night.