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. January 1, 2014 Choral Concert Celebrates Professor and Choirs (In the Bend) A collaborative concert on Sunday, March 23 in Church of Our Lady of Loretto will celebrate two anniversaries, both tied to music professor and chair Nancy Menk. The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the South Bend Chamber Singers and Menk’s 30th anniversary as conductor of the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir. For tickets, go to MoreauCenter.com. January 1, 2014 Choral Collaborations Celebrates Two Anniversaries A collaborative concert will be held on Sunday, March 23 in Church of Our Lady of Loretto to celebrate two anniversaries: the 25th anniversary of the South Bend Chamber Singers and Nancy Menk’s 30th anniversary as conductor of the Saint Mary’s College Women’s Choir. Menk, who conducts both choirs, is a music professor and chair of the Department of Music at Saint Mary's College. January 1, 2014 College Students' Ratings of South Bend Improving (WNDU-TV) Area college students, including Saint Mary's students, are spending more time in South Bend, with 41% saying they spend 10 hours or more in the city. For many of our students, that's thanks to service hours they perform in schools as tutors and at events like Rebuilding Together where they help low-income residents improve their homes. The scores for South Bend as a city and a positive area to receive an education are also on the upswing. January 1, 2014 Summer Science Camps Make Learning Fun (South Bend Tribune) American teenagers are far from soaring in their math and science studies, and the story is even more discouraging for girls. In December, the results of an international exam for 15-year-olds showed American kids’ scores in math and science were stagnant, while students elsewhere — particularly in Asia — soared. But four local colleges, including Saint Mary's, offer summer camps that engage students in science learning. Registration for Saint Mary's Forensic Science Camp ends soon. January 1, 2014 Belles Squad Tabbed Fourth in Preseason MIAA Poll FREELAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's soccer team earned the fourth place nod in the 2014 MIAA Women's Soccer Preseason Poll. January 1, 2014 Madrigal Dinners, a Christmas Tradition, Celebrates 41st Year The Saint Mary’s College Department of Music is proud to present its 41st annual Madrigal Dinners, a Renaissance-style holiday banquet and performance celebration. Performances will be held in the North Lounge of Regina Hall December 6-8. Ticket information is available at moreaucenter.com or by calling the box office (574) 284-4626.