January 1, 2014 Students Facilitate National Letter-Writing Campaign to Pope (Observer... Pope Francis asked, and Saint Mary’s delivered — literally. Last fall, 10 Saint Mary’s students, the Office of Campus Ministry, and the Center for Spirituality came together to discuss ways in which the Catholic Church could better reach young women around the world. Together, the group came to one conclusion: write to Pope Francis. Who could have predicted that a year later, a Saint Mary's College student and the president would be personally delivering Pope Francis a 5" binder the letters and art from Catholic young women from all over the U.S. The student newspaper, the Observer, has this in-depth story. January 1, 2014 Ann Korb ’54 Receives 2014 Distinguished Alumna Award The Distinguished Alumna Award, awarded annually by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN, honors a woman who exemplifies the standards, ideals, and mission of this Catholic liberal arts women’s college and who has given outstanding service through ongoing work for the Alumnae Association. The award is the association’s highest recognition. This year’s recipient is Ann Korb ’54, of South Bend, who exemplifies the standards, ideals, and mission of the College through leadership positions in her professional and personal life. January 1, 2014 Students Conduct Oral History Project with Sisters (South Bend Tribune... Professor Marne Austin had a unique assignment for students in her Into to Communication Studies course: an oral history project where students were paired with Sisters of the Holy Cross. While the congregation's motherhouse is on campus, many of the students hadn't had occasion to get to know these women of faith. It was an opportunity for students to hone their interview and listening skills as communicators, while getting to know members of a subculture on campus. It was also a chance to become better familiar with the congregation that founded and still sponsors the College. January 1, 2014 Play about Sister Madeleva Complements Center for Spirituality Spring ... The Center for Spirituality (CFS) at Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce its 2014 Spring Lecture Series, The Life Leadership of Women Religious. The annual series is complemented this year by a play commemorating the life of former Saint Mary’s College president, Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, CSC. Sister Madeleva was a visionary, an educator, a medieval scholar, a poet, and a woman of deep spiritual conviction. 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of her death. January 1, 2014 Tami Tango Trio to Teach about Argentine Music and Dance during Reside... The Tami Tango Trio, an internationally acclaimed Argentine music and dance ensemble, will be at Saint Mary’s College for a two-day residency Monday-Tuesday, October 13-14. The trio, which features traditional Argentine tango and folk music, will offer three events open to students and the public. January 1, 2014 Panel Discussion: Justice in a Material World This is the first in a semester-long series about materialism, justice, fashion, and sustainability. This panel discussion is about thrift store shopping as a means of pursuing social justice. The event is open to the public. January 1, 2014 Graduate Recognized with Lumen Christi Award, Highest Student Honor Galicia Guerrero ’14 of Jenison, Michigan was honored with the Lumen Christi Award at Saint Mary’s Commencement on Saturday, May 17. The Lumen Christi is the highest student honor at Saint Mary’s College. It is awarded to the senior who stands out as an outstanding Christian woman. The recipient is traditionally someone who has excelled in leadership and loyalty to Saint Mary’s and whose presence has had a profound effect on the College community. January 1, 2014 2014 Alumnae Association Award Recipients Announced Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual awards given by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. The recognitions were distributed Saturday, May 31, at the Reunion Banquet as part of Reunion Weekend, May 29-June 1. January 1, 2014 Saint Mary's among Top 10 Most Economically Diverse Colleges (New York... The New York Times lists Saint Mary's College among the top 10 Most Economically Diverse Top Colleges in the nation. We come in at #8! As Saint Mary's College President Carol Ann Mooney says, “We do not want any student to be unable to attend Saint Mary’s because she lacks the financial means to do so…As part of our Catholic mission to reach out to those with the greatest need, we must find ways to allow these students to pursue a Saint Mary’s education.” More than $23 million has been raised for scholarships during the College's ongoing "Faith Always, Action Now" campaign. For more on the campaign go to campaign.saintmarys.edu.