January 2, 2013 Collaborative Special Olympics Event Featured by NCAA The Special Olympics story of the Millikin University and Saint Mary’s College Women’s Basketball Teams hosting a qualifying event for the Illinois Special Olympics has won the February NCAA Division III Special Olympics Spotlight Poll. January 2, 2013 "Maria" from Sesame Street to Speak to Multiethnic Graduates Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that actress Sonia Manzano, "Maria" on Sesame Street, will speak to the 51 multicultural members of the Class of 2013 on Sunday, May 5 for the sixth annual Multiethnic Commencement Celebration. “We are excited to honor the Multicultural Class of 2013. They have worked hard and overcame varying challenges to graduate from Saint Mary’s College and each of them will be outstanding alumnae who will contribute greatly in whatever field they pursue,” said Stephanie Steward-Bridges, director of SIMS. January 2, 2013 Clock Runs Out on Comeback for Belles Against Camels DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Saint Mary's basketball team lost a close 63-61 contest against Connecticut College in the Land of Magic Classic on Sunday morning. January 2, 2013 Green Named All-Region KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Saint Mary's defender Kerry Green (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) was named to the 2013 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire NCAA Division III All-Central Region Team. January 2, 2013 Students Assist at Home for Expectant Mothers (WSBT-TV) Hannah's House is a home for pregnant mothers who have nowhere to go, and students at Saint Mary's are working to help with the support and education the organization offers. It's an example of how students go Beyond the Campus to make a difference in the community. Last month some students who live in Le Mans Hall held a baby shower for a mom at Hannah's House. Interviewed for this story is Emma Derheimer '14, a social work major. January 1, 2013 Degree Attainment Soars at Catholic Campuses Like Saint Mary's (ACCU) A new Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) report shows that students at Catholic colleges and universities enjoy more rapid baccalaureate degree completion than their peers in any other sector of higher education. Saint Mary's is highlighted as a college with innovative approaches to help students excel. The College recently unveiled its Four-year Graduation Promise. Starting with the Class of 2017, students who follow the Promise guidelines are guaranteed to graduate in four years or the College will pay for any additional courses the student needs to earn her degree. January 1, 2013 Two Choral Events This Month Hosted By Music Department The Saint Mary’s College Department of Music will host two special women’s choral events in late-November. The Fall Choral Concert will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. The College will also host the 29th annual High School Women’s Choir Festival Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22 in O’Laughlin. January 1, 2013 Dance Marathon Raises a Record $104,000+ for Riley Hospital Saint Mary’s College students proudly announce that a record $104,374.83 was raised for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis thanks to Dance Marathon. That is more than any single year in the eight years of Marathons at the College. The figure was announced at the end of the 12-hour Marathon, which wrapped up at 12 a.m. Sunday in the Angela Athletic Facility. January 1, 2013 College to Start Master’s Program with $1 Million Lilly Endowment Gr... Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded it a $1 million grant which will allow Saint Mary’s to plan, seek approval of, and implement a unique master’s degree program. The grant is part of Lilly Endowment’s $62.7 million in grants to Indiana’s 39 accredited colleges and universities to enhance and expand opportunities for graduates to find meaningful employment in Indiana. The last graduate program Saint Mary’s offered ended in 1969.