January 1, 2014 New Speech and Language Clinic on Campus Helps Community (South Bend T... Get a closer look at the good that the new Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic offers the community by “observing” a recent therapy interaction between Kristine McInerney '14 with Daniel Ratkiewicz, 15. Hear from Daniel’s mom how communicative disorder majors here have helped her son, who has Down syndrome, improve his speech and language skills. Also read about the new Master of Science in Speech Pathology program coming in the fall of 2015. January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s Welcomes Alumna as New Director of Admission Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce that Sarah Gallagher Dvorak, a 1999 alumna of Saint Mary’s College, recently joined the College as the director of admission. Gallagher Dvorak has spent most of her professional life in academic settings across the country in admission and communication positions. January 1, 2014 Heffernan Garners Third WGCA All-American Scholar Honor CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Saint Mary's golfer Janice Heffernan was one of 664 NCAA Division I, II, and III women's golfers to be named to the 2013-14 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. January 1, 2014 South Bend Chamber Singers to Share “The Beauty of Brahms” The South Bend Chamber Singers (SBCS) will conclude its 25th anniversary with a concert entitled The Beauty of Brahms to be held on Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Church of Our Lady of Loretto on the Saint Mary’s campus. Artists will include soprano and Saint Mary's College music professor Laurel Thomas, and baritone Stephen Lancaster, a professor at the University of Notre Dame. January 1, 2014 Valedictorian and Commencement Speaker Announced (The Observer) This week, Saint Mary’s College announced details of its 167th Commencement, which will take place at noon on Saturday, May 17 on Le Mans Green in front of the iconic Le Mans Hall. The 2014 valedictorian is Brianne Michaels, a computational mathematics major from Valparaiso, Ind. The Commencement speaker is Judith Mayotte, a humanitarian, professor, author, and Emmy Award-winning television producer. January 1, 2014 Professor on Primary Results for 2nd Congressional District (South Ben... The South Bend Tribune interviewed political science professor Sean Savage about Joe Bock, the new Democratic nominee for Congress in the 2nd District. Savage notes that Bock faces a tough road ahead in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Jackie Walorski in the fall. Add to that the fact the 2nd District has been redrawn to favor a Republican candidate, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee considers the race a long shot, and it's clear the odds are not in Bock's favor. January 1, 2014 Racial Justice/Responsibility—A Catholic Perspective The Center for Spirituality (CFS) at Saint Mary’s College announces an upcoming lecture titled “Crossing the Color Line: A Catholic Perspective on Racial Justice and Responsibility” by Christopher Pramuk, associate professor of Theology at Xavier University and author of “Hope Sings, So Beautiful: Graced Encounters Across the Color Line.” The talk will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge. January 1, 2014 Meet One of the First Global Studies Graduates (South Bend Tribune) Sara Napierkowski is part of this spring’s first graduating class of global studies majors at Saint Mary’s College. The native of Bethlehem, Pa., will graduate with a double major in Italian and global studies, and a concentration in global business. She’ll be among the graduates at Saint Mary’s commencement ceremony today. January 1, 2014 Jasmine Guy Performs in “Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odysse... Saint Mary’s College will welcome award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Jasmine Guy and the critically-acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio to campus on Thursday, September 18 for their performance of “Raisin’ Cane: A Harlem Renaissance Odyssey.” The production honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement, and imagery.