January 2, 2013 Faculty/Staff Affected by Fire in O’Laughlin Briefed on Damage Faculty and staff affected by the fire that occurred in O’Laughlin Auditorium on Sunday, January 27 were briefed on the damage today. Restoration to the affected spaces will begin as soon as fire investigators are done with their work. While the fire was contained to the curtain on stage left, there is extensive water damage to the stage floor and to the space below the stage. January 2, 2013 Simple Test Card Easily Detects Fake Drugs (Inside Indiana Business) While the FDA regulates the pharmaceutical industry in the U.S., developing countries lack such checks and balances—meaning patients can fall victim to fake or counterfeit medications. Researchers at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College have developed a simple test card that can easily detect the suspicious pills. Chemistry professor Toni Barstis, who leads the research at Saint Mary's, is interviewed by Inside Indiana Business. January 2, 2013 Belles Bow to Bantams DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Saint Mary's basketball team ended on the wrong side of a 61-53 final score against Trinity (Conn.) in the Land of Magic Classic on Saturday afternoon. January 2, 2013 Business Course Students Help Local Bakery (WSBT-TV) This spring, an experiential business course at Saint Mary’s called Organizational Behavior paired three students with the owner of South Bend’s Dainty Maid Bakery. Dave Hab, who’s almost 80, turned to the 20-somethings for marketing advice. The bakery is already a favorite in town but Hab wondered how to reach college students. Sarah Feeley '13, Kaley Braunsdorf '13, and Katherine Thompson '13 surveyed customers and came up with a report full of suggestions. The class, taught by Mark Bradford, is an example of what the College does Beyond the Campus to make a difference in the South Bend area. January 2, 2013 Economist Says People Will Drive Over Memorial Day Weekend (WNDU-TV) Before the recent surge in the cost of gasoline, the fuel was less than $4 a gallon. That had many taking to their cars over the Memorial Day Weekend. Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, was interviewed for two WNDU-TV news reports. January 2, 2013 The Do's and Don'ts of Childrens' Tablet Use (Fox 28) How young is too young as far as toddlers and iPad/tablet use? Fox 28 went to the experts to find out what's best for kids. The news station interviewed Amy Gillan, assistant professor of education, on her perspectives as well as Jessica Richey, a psychology major who is minoring in computer sciences. Her senior comprehensive project is on toddlers and tablets and she found mobile technologies are highly beneficial to preschool aged, neuro-typical and Autistic-disordered children's cognitive and social developments. January 2, 2013 Belles Take Third at Olivet Labor Day Tee-Off MARSHALL, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team finished third at the Olivet Labor Day Tee-Off Tournament on Sunday. January 2, 2013 Sister Kathleen Anne Nelligan, CSC Award for Spiritual Service Cassie Fill, this year’s recipient of the Sister Kathleen Nelligan Award for Spiritual Service, has served the spiritual needs and faith life of the Saint Mary’s community graciously and generously since she arrived as a first year student. She is always willing to serve the prayer life of the community and to share her faith in ways that will encourage others to live their faith sincerely. January 2, 2013 Dayton Philanthropist Receives Honorary Degree (Dayton Business Journa... A Dayton philanthropist, educator and entrepreneur has received an honorary doctorate from Saint Mary’s College. Jennifer Mathile Prikkel '95, received a honorary doctor of humanities degree at the school’s Commencement. She served as a trustee of the college from 2002 to 2011, and in 2003 created the Spes Unica Award for students attending the college. She and her family also provided significant gifts to Saint Mary's for the construction of Spes Unica Hall and the renovation of Science Hall.