January 2, 2013 Women Ex-offenders Share Stories at Symposium (South Bend Tribune) Previously incarcerated women spoke up about their past tribulations and personal transformations at Saint Mary's College recently. As a part of the justice education program's Symposium on Female Incarceration, ex-offenders shared their testimonies regarding the difficulties women face when trying to re-enter society. January 2, 2013 Soon-to-be Graduates Look Forward to Future Jobs (Fox 28) Commencement season is in the air. Seniors were picking up their caps and gowns on Wednesday and filling out destination surveys, letting the College know if they have a job or have been accepted to graduate school. The national job market has not improved much in the past year, says Stacie Jeffirs, the director of the Career Crossings Office, but there are positive signs for job seekers. Fox 28 talked to Jeffirs and a couple students who have found jobs. January 2, 2013 “Prince Among Slaves,” a Documentary and Discussion The Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s College is proud to present a film screening and discussion of the film Prince Among Slaves on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in Vander Vennet Theatre on the ground level of the Student Center. Facilitating the discussion following the film will be A. Rashied Omar, research scholar of Islamic Studies and peace building at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. January 2, 2013 Drama "Rabbit Hole" to be Put on by Theatre Students The Saint Mary’s College Theatre Program is proud to announce Rabbit Hole as the 2013 spring production. Performances will take place in Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts, at 7:30 pm, Thursday, Feb. 28 through Saturday, March 2 and at 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 3. January 2, 2013 Women in Science: Biology Professor Follows Her Passion (Sassy Magazin... Who says women aren't as good as men in math and science? That's a stereotype that is shattered at Saint Mary's College. Cassie Majetic, assistant professor of biology, is one of three local female professors interviewed for this article. She talked about being drawn to science and encouraged by teachers to follow her passion. At Saint Mary's, new scholarships in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), plus a large donation to renovate Science Hall will encourage students to study science. January 2, 2013 Belles Earn Team Academic Award KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Saint Mary's soccer team was one of 593 women's collegiate soccer players from NCAA Division I, II, and III and NAIA to earn the 2012-13 Team Academic Award. January 2, 2013 "First Book" President to Speak at Commencement (South Bend Tribune) Kyle Zimmer, president and chief executive officer of First Book, a non-profit organization that provides new books to children in need, will be the speaker at the Saint Mary’s College Commencement on May 18. Zimmer was named 2007 Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year in the U.S. by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. January 2, 2013 Economist Offers Advice on Gift Cards (ABC-57) A gift card is often seen as a "home run" present, but there are some things to be aware of if you plan to purchase any. Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, offers some cautions. The reporter also interviewed Madelaine Hidalgo '17 about whether she will be giving gift cards this year. January 2, 2013 Center For Spirituality Welcomes Speaker as Part of “Women & Spirit�... The Center for Spirituality at Saint Mary's College is proud to welcome Sister Sandra Schneiders, IHM to campus for her lecture titled “The Future of Religious Life”. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. The event is in conjunction with the “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” exhibit, which opens at the Center for History in South Bend on September 2 and runs through