January 2, 2015 Junior, Haleigh Ehmsen ’16, Honored with Saint Catherine Medal Haleigh Ehmsen ’16, a communication studies and English writing and literature double major from Mount Vernon, Iowa, thought she was attending Honors Convocation on Sunday, May 3 to write a story for the alumnae magazine, The Courier. She had no idea that the occasion, which is an honors assembly for seniors and faculty, would also celebrate her contributions to the College. January 2, 2015 Beeler Earns Division III USTFCCCA All-Academic Honor NEW ORLEANS, La. - Saint Mary's sophomore cross country runner Brittany Beeler was one of 325 Division III women to earn U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors for the 2014 season. January 2, 2015 “The Second City” Troupe to Perform at Saint Mary’s and Work wit... The Saint Mary’s College Department of Communication Studies, Dance and Theatre will welcome The Second City improvisational troupe to campus as this academic year’s Margaret M. Hill Endowed Visiting Artists. “An Evening with The Second City” will take place on Monday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. The Second City is Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater ensemble. The evening will feature the best sketches and songs from The Second City’s 55-year history made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more-- as well as their trademark improvisation. January 2, 2015 Janet Gay Horvath ’00 Receives 2015 Outstanding Young Alumna Award The Outstanding Young Alumna Award, awarded annually by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, honors an alumna who exhibits leadership not only in her personal and professional accomplishments, but also in her involvement with the Alumnae Association and/or the College. A candidate for this award would have graduated from this Catholic liberal arts women’s college within the last 15 years. January 2, 2015 Belles Bounced by Bulldogs NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team lost a conference match at home against Adrian on Saturday by a 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 27-25) final. January 2, 2015 Catherine Hammel Frischkorn ’75 Receives 2014 Humanitas Award The Humanitas Award, awarded annually by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN, recognizes an alumna of the Catholic liberal arts women’s college who is outstanding in her personal and volunteer accomplishments and is recognized for her concern for the interests and welfare of her fellow human beings. Her actions exemplify the qualities of personal dedication, compassion, selflessness and sacrifice through social action, education, and reform within the community, the Church, and the world. January 2, 2015 IT Unveils BelleMobile, a Mobile App for Students Saint Mary’s students who want to know if there’s a free computer in the library or an open washing machine in their residence hall, check on a homework assignment or a grade, see what’s on the lunch menu or if there’s something to do on campus tonight, are in luck. There’s an app for that. It’s called BelleMobile and it’s available for download for iOS or Android devices. January 2, 2015 Anne Connolly ’80 Receives 2015 Alumna Achievement Award The Alumna Achievement Award, awarded annually by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, honors an alumna of the Catholic women’s college who is outstanding in her personal and professional accomplishments and is a recognized leader in her field of endeavor. The honoree exemplifies the standards, ideals, and mission of the College in its commitment to the value of a Christian liberal arts education. January 2, 2015 Saint Mary’s Raises over $600,000 in 24-hour Donor Challenge Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce the successful completion of its third 24-Hour Donor Challenge, which was held yesterday, April 23. Two anonymous donors pledged $175,000 to the Annual Fund if 3,000 donors made gifts within 24 hours. By the end of the night, 3,486 alumnae, friends, faculty, staff and students invested $425,881 in Saint Mary’s. With the $175,000 challenge gift, more than $600,000 was raised for Saint Mary’s in just 24 hours.