January 2, 2013 Motivational Talk for Businesswomen on “The Magic Behind Our Dreams�... The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College and KeyBank’s Key4Women® will host a free motivational talk for local businesswomen titled “The Magic Behind Our Dreams: Using the Power Within to Effect Positive Change in the World.” The event will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 in Room 145 of Spes Unica Hall on the Saint Mary’s College campus. January 2, 2013 We Pray in Response to the Tragedy in Boston From the Division for Mission at Saint Mary's College: During this Easter Season our hearts are heavy as we remember those who lost their lives and were seriously injured in Boston. Words can not convey the sympathy we extend to those affected by the tragedy. May we pray in solidarity with their grieving families and friends... January 2, 2013 Kyle Zimmer, CEO of First Book, Addresses Saint Mary’s College Gradu... Saint Mary’s College was proud to have had social entrepreneur Kyle Zimmer, president and CEO of First Book, as the 2013 Commencement Speaker at its 166th Commencement held on Saturday, May 18. Zimmer received an honorary doctor of humanities degree from the College at the ceremony. She addressed the Class of 2013, made up of 374 women from 33 states and one other country (Korea), with advice as they embark on their life’s work. 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.