January 1, 2014 On Quests to Document Stories of Women and Girls (South Bend Tribune) Two communication studies/gender and women studies research projects now underway here seek out the voices of area women and girls, and you don’t have to be a Saint Mary’s student to take part. One is an oral history project about female leaders in South Bend's history. The other project is an interview/qualitative data component to the next Status of Girls in Indiana report that faculty and students are currently working on. January 1, 2014 "Dance Arts 2014: Live, Love, Dance," Feb. 6-8 The Saint Mary’s College Dance Ensemble Workshop is proud to present Dance Arts 2014: Live, Love, Dance, Thursday, Feb. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 8. Dance Arts is an annual event that showcases new works by local artists performed by students. The performances will take place in O’Laughlin Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. each night with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. January 1, 2014 Alumnae Return to Campus for Reunion (Fox 28) Alumnae are returning to Saint Mary's College this weekend for their Annual Reunion Weekend. This years reunion welcomes more than 1,000 former students. Beth Johnson and Jennifer Hogan, Class of 1994, became life friends at their first day of first-year student registration. They are still friends to this day. "Attending Saint Mary's is the best experience of our lives," Hogan said. "We didn't know how our lives were going to change, and these friendships we've made, and education we received. It's just made us who we are." January 1, 2014 Green, Hussey Earn All-MIAA Accolades FREELAND, Mich. - For the third consecutive season, multiple members of the Saint Mary's soccer team earned All-MIAA recognition for their efforts on the field. January 1, 2014 Saint Mary's Hosts Day of Math and Science (South Bend Tribune) Dozens of middle school girls came to a women’s college earlier this month to shadow students majoring in subjects like math, computer science, chemistry, engineering and biology. It was Hypatia Day at Saint Mary’s College, named for female mathematician Hypatia of Greece. Born long ago in A.D. 370, Hypatia knew something these girls may be figuring out: Math and science are for girls, too. Media relations intern Anna Sullivan '14 wrote the article. January 1, 2014 College celebrates Heritage Week (The Observer) Heritage Week is a time for Saint Mary's students to reflect on the rich tradition of the College. One of the most important figures in Saint Mary's history is Sister Madeleva Wolff, the longest sitting president. In her 27 years (1934-1961) as president, she put those gifts to good use leading Saint Mary’s to national prominence as a premier Catholic liberal arts college. January 1, 2014 "Freedom Bound", Play about Underground Railroad, on Stage Feb. 4 The Shaheen Performing Arts Series and the Office of Special Events at Saint Mary's College proudly announce the Mad River Theater Works production of Freedom Bound, to be held on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. January 1, 2014 Students' Dance Marathon Raises Nearly $87,000 for Children's Hospital What gets 400 college students to stay on their feet for 12 hours straight? Saint Mary’s women will tell you they do it for the kids. Dance Marathon, a fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, has taken place at Saint Mary’s College for nine years. Students started it and they organize every aspect of it, year in and year out. SMCDM is the largest club at the women’s college. This year’s event, held on Saturday, April 5, raised $86,765.70, bringing the total raised for Riley over the years to more than $600,000. January 1, 2014 Grads Face Improving, but Competitive Job Market (South Bend Tribune) The job market is making some strides. But will those strides translate into enough opportunities for 2014 college grads? Flexibility and the willingness to relocate if necessary can be keys to succeeding in the job hunt, according to Stacie Jeffirs, director of the Career Crossings Office. She's helping Lisa Soper '14 with her search for a teaching job. No doubt this year's college graduates will face stiff competition, says Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics Saint Mary's. "There are many graduates from the past several years who are still seeking a job, or trying to find a better job."