January 1, 2014 “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Speaking Engagements Coming... Saint Mary’s College is proud to welcome bestselling author Rebecca Skloot and David “Sonny” Lacks to campus on two separate occasions this month. Skloot, author of the New York Times Bestseller “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” will speak on Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. David Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks, will speak on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m in Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall. January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s Presents “Voices” Project to Pope (Today's Catholic... Even cloudy skies and showers could not dampen the spirits of Saint Mary’s College's Kristen Millar '15, alumna Grace Urankar '14, President Carol Ann Mooney and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, as a handmade stole, art, and letters collected by the college titled “Voices of Young Catholic Women” were presented to Pope Francis during his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 26. January 1, 2014 Alumna/Rolls-Royce Legal Counsel to Speak at Multiethnic Commencement ... Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce Angela McDonald-Fisher ’91, Legal Counsel for Rolls-Royce North America Inc., is the speaker for the 7th annual Multiethnic Commencement Celebration on Sunday, May 4. “I’m excited that Angela McDonald-Fisher is this year’s speaker. I look forward to learning about this alumna’s journey and how I can better myself to overcome adversity and be the best I can be,” said Shanlynn Bias ’14. January 1, 2014 Economics Professor Says Stronger Economy Could=Better Holiday Sales (... It's the time of year where the sales draw in the crowds, and the predictions point to large ones this year. "The economy is growing pretty well, unemployment is down, and gas prices are low which are all positives," said Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics at Saint Mary’s College. January 1, 2014 Females + Math + Science= Success for Saint Mary's Students (Fox 28) Google recently announced a new project called "Made with Code" to get girls excited about coding for the web. Find out how Saint Mary's College, a women's college, encourages girls as early as middle school to enter fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dual Degree in Engineering graduate Olivia McIntee '13 and associate professor of mathematics Kristin Jehring Kuter are interviewed. January 1, 2014 Selner Named MIAA Pitcher of the Week ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary's righthander Callie Selner its Pitcher of the Week for games played through April 29. January 1, 2014 Students' STEM Summer Work Gets National Attention (Huffington Post) Their names are similar and both are chemistry majors but don't confuse them. Mary Kate Hussey '15 and Kate Bussey '15 are standouts for their individual STEM-related work. The Huffington Post gave them each the spotlight in a blog about STEM and the advantages of attending a women's college. Wait until you see what they've been doing this summer. January 1, 2014 Pope Invited Young People to Reach Out and Saint Mary’s College Deli... The world got a little smaller last week when Saint Mary’s senior Kristen Millar of Dillsburg, Penn., and President Carol Ann Mooney hand-delivered the project’s 225 letters, art and even a custom-made stole to Pope Francis during Wednesday’s general audience. January 1, 2014 Constitution Day Panel Discussion On September 17, 1787 one of the most influential documents in the United States’ history was adopted into law. Each year, colleges around the country celebrate the U.S. Constitution on the anniversary of its ratification. A Constitution Day panel discussion will be held at Saint Mary's College on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 12 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall. Click for a campus map. The event is free and open to the public.