January 1, 2014 “Henry V” Performed By An All-Female Cast The Saint Mary’s College Theatre Program is proud to announce Henry V as the 2013 spring production. Performances will take place in Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 3 through Saturday, Apr. 5 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. January 1, 2014 Psychology Students Research Concussions for Senior Comps (Fox 28) The Indiana High School Athletic Association reports more than 1,200 concussions occurred during the fall sports season. Two Saint Mary College psychology students who have completed senior comprehensives on head injuries in sports say concussions have become a serious societal problem. "It doesn't really matter if it's a small concussion or a big concussion....You still need to make sure that the right precautions are taken, " says Leila Ellis '15. Lauren Meyer '15 says repeat concussion are worrisome. "Essentially after they get these repetitive concussions their brain deteriorates... that could lead to cognitive disturbances which would be things like violence, or impulsivity." January 1, 2014 Mary Kay Brady Turner ’64 Receives 2014 Humanitas Award The Humanitas Award, awarded annually by the Alumnae Association of Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN, recognizes an alumna who is outstanding in her personal and volunteer accomplishments and is recognized for her concern for the interests and welfare of her fellow human beings. This year’s recipient is Mary Kay Brady Turner ’64 of Moose, WY. January 1, 2014 CANCELLED: Dianne Wiest, Oscar and Emmy Award-winning Actress, Coming ... DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND A TRAVEL WARNING ISSUED BY ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. IF YOU PURCHASED TICKETS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE WHEN THE COLLEGE REOPENS ON WED., JAN. 19, AT (574) 284-4626. January 1, 2014 Two Faculty Receive Awards from College (South Bend Tribune) Saint Mary's College recognized two Saint Mary's faculty members with prestigious awards this spring. Julie Storme, a professor of modern languages and interim associate dean of faculty, received the Spes Unica Award for her eminent service to the college in teaching, scholarship, creative activity and service. Religious studies professor Phyllis Kaminski received the Maria Pieta Award, which recognizes the quality of teaching in courses for first-year students and sophomores. The award is in honor of Sister Maria Pieta, a Saint Mary’s teacher and administrator. January 1, 2014 “Symposium on Domestic Violence and Intersectionality,” a Justice ... On average, 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the U.S. Over the course of a year, that equals more than 10 million victims. That’s according to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. The Justice Education program at Saint Mary's College is interested in openly discussing why this occurs and why a partner may not leave an abusive relationship. January 1, 2014 "Belles Ring Around the World" Showcase Class Rings/Alumnae Stories (T... The Department of Integrated Marketing Communications has a social media campaign for alumnae underway called "Belles Ring Around the World." To alumnae, their Saint Mary's ring symbolizes a sisterhood, exceptional education, and adventures since graduation. The campaign asks alumnae, where are you and your ring now? The idea is for alums to snap a photo of their ring and submit it at http://saintmarys.edu/bellesring and share on Instagram, Twitter, or Vine. Include #BellesRing in the posts. January 1, 2014 Students Spruce up House for Rebuilding Together (Fox 28) On Saturday, Saint Mary's College students participated 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 painted, cleaned, raked, and planted at a home sponsored by the College. Lynn Joyce Dolson was thrilled by the work the students did on her house. January 1, 2014 Organizers Interviewed about "Love Your Body Week" It's hard to measure up to the media's idea of the "perfect" female image. So why not "Love Your Body" instead? Sam Moorhead '15 and alumna Christine Grasso '11 were interviewed about "Love Your Body Week" this morning.