January 1, 2015 Local Campus Sex Assault Responders React to UVA Rape Report (Fox 28) Rolling Stone published an article last month about a horrific gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity party. This month the publication said there were inconsistencies in the survivor’s story. Connie Adams, director of the Belles Against Violence Office, was interviewed about the ripple effects of such high profile stories, which can influence some survivors of sexual assault to not come forward. January 1, 2015 Auditions: South Bend Chamber Singers The South Bend Chamber Singers (SBCS), the region’s premier vocal chamber ensemble, announces auditions for its 27th concert series, 2015-16. Experienced singers from the region should bring a prepared solo and will be tested on sight-reading and aural abilities. Auditions will be held Aug. 30 to Sept. 4 in room 309 of Moreau Center for the Arts at Saint Mary’s College. Please call (574) 284-4632 or (574) 233-6927 to schedule an audition time. The South Bend Chamber Singers is an ensemble-in-residence at Saint Mary’s College. January 1, 2015 Life in Limbo for the Undocumented (WSBT) Dara Marquez ’15, a dual degree chemistry/engineering student who is from Elkhart (east of South Bend), was interviewed for this story. She offered her thoughts on President Obama’s executive order to allow undocumented immigrants remain in the U.S. without threat of deportation. January 1, 2015 Saint Mary’s Welcomes Active, Socially Conscious, and Diverse Class ... The Class of 2019 at Saint Mary’s College will arrive on campus on Thursday morning to cheers of “You’re home!” It’s a tradition for current Belles to be at the main entrance, waving welcome signs and cheering when vans, cars, and pickup trucks—packed to the gills—turn on to The Avenue. Once the new students and their families pull up to Regina Hall or McCandless Hall, the hospitality continues as the College Relations and Admission teams unload their vehicles on the sidewalk. January 1, 2015 "Faith Always, Action Now Campaign" Concludes with $105 Million Raised... Saint Mary’s College proudly announces the conclusion of Faith Always, Action Now, a comprehensive campaign, which raised a total of $105 million in gifts and pledges, nearly $25 million more than the initial goal. The campaign began in mid-2008 and concluded in December 2014. It is by far the largest fundraising campaign in Saint Mary’s 171-year history of educating women. January 1, 2015 Nursing Students Offer Community Health Services (South Bend Tribune) Nursing student Amanda Gilbert ‘15 devotes her Thursdays at the Center for the Homeless doing developmental assessments of children. She also spends afternoons at the Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center checking blood pressure and performing other evaluations as part of her Community Health nursing course. Also interviewed in this article is Ella Harmeyer, associate professor of nursing. This “Beyond the Campus” series story is written by Haleigh Ehmsen ’16, a media relations intern in the College’s marketing office. January 1, 2015 Interviews for Annual SPARK Entrepreneurial Program, Monday, Aug. 31 The Saint Mary’s College Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) is proud to announce the annual session of the SPARK entrepreneurship training program. SPARK is intended to assist local under-resourced, high-potential female entrepreneurs and artists to “spark” or launch successful businesses. Candidates must apply in person at a mandatory 2-hour orientation and screening session at 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 31 in classroom 134 of Spes Unica Hall. Applicants must be there by 6 p.m. to be considered. Twenty-eight people will be selected for the program. January 1, 2015 Professor Interviewed about 3 Graduate Offerings (WNDU-TV) Today, Saint Mary's College announced three graduate programs to start this year. The programs include a Master of Data Science, a Master of Speech Pathology, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Math professor Steven Broad was interviewed on WNDU and explains the programs. January 1, 2015 “Life Inspired: Dance Arts 2015,” April 16-18 The Saint Mary’s College Dance Ensemble Workshop is proud to present Life Inspired: Dance Arts 2015, Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18 in O’Laughlin Auditorium. Dance Arts is an annual event that showcases new works by local artists performed by students. There will be four performances in total, with a 7:30 p.m. show each day and a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.