January 1, 2014 New Department in Global Studies Will Offer Major and Minor Saint Mary's College begins the 2012-13 year with a new academic department, the Department of Global Studies. The new major and minor programs in global studies provide students with an academic home that centers on developing global skill sets in addition to disciplinary knowledge. January 1, 2014 College Receives State Grant for Sexual Violence Prevention Education Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that its Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) and Office of Student Involvement and Multicultural Services (SIMS) received a $10,000 grant from the End Violence Together specialty license plate, a new program established by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA). BAVO and SIMS will use the grant to further develop efforts to educate and empower students at the women’s college on sexual violence prevention. January 1, 2014 Theatre Student and Professor on This Week's Premiere of "The Misanthr... Jennifer Vosters '16 and Mark Abram-Copenhaver, associate professor of theatre, are interviewed on WSBT-TV about this Wednesday's opening of "The Misanthrope." The play will tear down the "fourth wall" separating the actors and the audience, largely through the use of social media. It's a modern and fun twist on a 350-year-old script. #SMCmisanthrope. January 1, 2014 Belles Tied for Third in Women's Sports Standings FREELAND, Mich. - The fall standings for both the men's and women's all-sports standings were released by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association office this week. Saint Mary's is tied with Alma for third in the women's sports standings after the completion of the fall sports season. January 1, 2014 College Sponsors House for Rebuilding Together On Saturday, April 12, Saint Mary's College students, faculty, and staff will participate in Rebuilding Together, a community-driven effort to rehabilitate homes in South Bend. This year is the ninth consecutive year the College has been involved in the program. Around 50 Saint Mary’s volunteers will complete tasks such as painting, cleaning, raking, and planting at a home sponsored by the College. January 1, 2014 Leadership Styles is Subject of THRIVE Talk The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College and 1st Source Bank will co-host the next installment of the THRIVE seminar series titled, “Leadership Styles: Understanding Everyone’s Potential.” Psychologist Milene Jeffirs is the featured speaker. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall. A complimentary breakfast will be served. January 1, 2014 Sister Simone Campbell, Leader of “Nuns on the Bus” Tour, to Speak... The Saint Mary’s College Center for Spirituality will host Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, in a lecture series on the life and leadership of Catholic women religious. Sister Simone is an attorney, poet, and executive director of NETWORK, a national Catholic organization that advocates in Congress on issues of peace and justice. She will speak on “The Contemplative Call to Do Justice” on Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall. January 1, 2014 Busfield Garners First Team All-Region Honor LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Saint Mary's sophomore softball player Jillian Busfield was selected to the All-Central Region First Team as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. January 1, 2014 Professors Committed to Community Theater (South Bend Tribune) Saint Mary's College professors Mark Abram-Copenhaver and Bill Svelmoe offer much of their free time to community theater. Abram-Copenhaver, associate professor of theatre, directs productions at the College and the South Bend Civic Theatre. He helped Svelmoe, professor of history, discover her had an unknown talent for acting. Svelmoe acts in plays on and off campus. They are an example of professors who go "Beyond the Campus" and make a difference in the community.