January 1, 2013 Dedication Recital for Steinway Piano Gift Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce the gift of a Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano to the College’s Department of Music by Louise E. Addicott and Yatish J. Joshi to honor their daughter Georgina. To celebrate, Saint Mary’s College will host a dedicatory recital introducing the piano to the community. Performing will be music professor and concert pianist Jeffrey Jacob. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 in Little Theatre of Moreau Center for the Arts. The event is open to the public and free of charge. A reception will follow the event. Joshi is expected to attend. January 1, 2013 Professor on President Obama's Inaugural Address (WSBT-TV) Michael Kramer, associate professor of communication studies whose expertise is political communication, was interviewed about what to expect President Barack Obama to cover in Monday's Inaugural Address. He told WSBT-TV that because it's a second inaugural, the president may focus on recent history, as Obama reviews the successes and challenges of his first term January 1, 2013 Students to Host Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference The 7th Annual Diverse Students’ Leadership Conference (DSLC), hosted by the Saint Mary’s College Student Diversity Board (SDB), will be held on Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21. This year’s DSLC theme is, “To change the world, you must start with yourself.” The purpose of DSLC is to enrich each participant’s perspective of the adversities and benefits within diverse academic, social, and professional settings. January 1, 2013 Senior Named Air Force Wing Commander, a First for College (The Observ... Saint Mary’s senior Cassandra Jerkovic, a chemistry major from LaPorte, Indiana, was named Wing Commander of the Air Force ROTC Detachment 225, marking the first time in the College’s history that a student was given this honor. The award signifies that Jerkovic has reached the highest cadet rank possible. January 1, 2013 Cross on Le Mans Tower Restored (Fox 28) While Notre Dame has the Golden Dome, Saint Mary's College has Le Mans Tower. Lightning struck the top of the cross on the iconic tower in the summer of 2006, damaging it. Wednesday, construction crews hoisted the refurbished cross back into its place of prominence. The tower is part of Le Mans Hall, which is a residence hall and where the College's administrative offices are located. It is the second oldest building on campus and was dedicated in 1926. January 1, 2013 Speaker on Trauma and Child Development Saint Mary’s College is proud to welcome Nancy Fisher, MSW, LCSW, to speak on “The Impact of Trauma on Child Development” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Office of Civic and Social Engagement and the Department of Social Work. January 1, 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Events Open to the Public Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated nationally on Monday, January 21 and Saint Mary’s College will honor the Civil Rights Leader with events all week. Three events are free and open to the South Bend-area community and the public is encouraged to attend. Student Involvement and Multicultural Services (SIMS) at Saint Mary’s is sponsoring the events. January 1, 2013 New Horizons Conference Considers Future of Women’s Study of Christi... The Center for Spirituality (CFS) at Saint Mary’s College proudly announces this year’s New Horizons Spirituality Conference titled “The Next Century of Women’s Study of Christian Spirituality.” The two-day conference, Thursday and Friday, October 25-26, is intended for an ecumenical, academic audience. The conference includes two events that are free and open to the public. January 1, 2013 Wilson Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary’s midfielder Kelly Wilson its Offensive Player of the Week in women’s soccer for games played through Sept. 8.