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 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 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 January 2, 2013 Prom for Cancer Patients and Survivors to be Hosted by Students The Saint Mary's College student club Stand Up to Cancer will host a prom open to local cancer patients and survivors of all ages on Saturday, March 2. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. The theme for the dance is “Don’t Stop Believin’: Dancing in Honor of Your Courage.” This is the second year for the prom. January 2, 2013 Senior Day Success for Belles Against Brits NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's soccer team ensured only positive memories of Senior Day for the four members of the Class of 2014 as the Belles won a 1-0 contest at home against Albion on Saturday. January 2, 2013 U.S. Program Encourages Foreign Female Students to Dream Big (Chronicl... Saint Mary’s College hosted a U.S. Department of State Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership for 20 undergraduate women from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Mongolia, and Burma (Myanmar) June 16 to July 20. The Chronicle of Higher Education featured the College’s institute in an article titled “U.S. Program Encourages Foreign Female Students to Dream Big.” January 2, 2013 Belles Third in Women's All-Sport Standings ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's currently sits in third place among the nine Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association schools in the women's all-sport standings after the completion of the Fall 2013 season. January 2, 2013 Religious Studies Professor on Pope's Resignation (ABC 57) Saint Mary's College religious studies professor Joe Incandela was called upon several times by the media Monday to offer insight about the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI is retiring. Here is one interview he did with ABC 57.