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 This English Course is a Ball! (South Bend Tribune) This one-credit (and wildly popular) English literature course taught by professor Rosalind Clark introduces students to the dances of novelist Jane Austen's time, the early 19th century. Students learn basic steps, patterns, and dance types. The course ends with a ball, which was held off campus recently. Since Saint Mary's is a women's college, some male professors put on their dancing shoes to give the ball a more authentic look. 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. January 1, 2014 Molière’s 350-year-old “The Misanthrope” Gets a Modern Twist The Saint Mary’s College Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre is proud to present a modern adaptation of Molière’s “The Misanthrope” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, November 12-14 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16.The French comedy, written in 1666, is about love, friendships, gossip, and rumors — human themes that transcend time and place. While the names of the characters and the script remain as Molière penned them, the setting has been changed from a king’s court to a modern-day nightclub called The Misanthrope. In another modern twist, characters use texts and social media to deliver some lines and communicate their thoughts. #SMCmisanthrope January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s to Host Fulbright Women for Seminar Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that it will host a Fulbright Women’s Re-entry Seminar from April 9 to 13. Approximately 45 international Fulbright graduate students from Latin America and the Caribbean will attend. The re-entry seminar will allow participants to explore issues related to women's leadership, as well as cultural, gender, and professional re-entry challenges they may encounter upon return to their home countries. January 1, 2014 “Get Inked” Teen Conference Makes Writing Fun The Saint Mary’s College Department of Education and the Michiana Writers’ Center will sponsor a teen writing conference for students in grades 8-12 titled “Get Inked” on Saturday, November 8. The event will last from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and takes place in Madeleva Hall. The cost is $40 for students to attend the daylong event, which includes lunch and an autographed copy of “What She Left Behind” by young adult author and keynote speaker Tracy Bilen. January 1, 2014 Annual “Take Back the Night” Event is April 24 The Saint Mary’s College Belles Against Violence Office will once again team up with the University of Notre Dame’s Gender Relation Center to promote National Sexual Assault Awareness Month through the annual Take Back the Night event. Members of the Michiana community are invited to attend a series of activities Thursday evening, April 24, to raise awareness and break the silence surrounding violence and abuse. January 1, 2014 “Bloom” Seminar Meant to Grow Middle School Girls’ Confidence On the heels of the release of the first Status of Girls in Indiana report, issued by Saint Mary’s College in the fall, is news of a summer seminar, launched by an alumna, called Bloom for Girls—a program aimed at boosting girls’ self-confidence. The Status of Girls report—a comprehensive study by faculty and students on the health and well-being of Indiana girls ages 10-19—found many girls suffer from low self-esteem in middle and high school.