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. January 1, 2013 Hecklinski Earns MIAA Player of the Week Honor ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary’s outside hitter Katie Hecklinski was named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Position Player of the Week in volleyball for matches played through October 6. January 1, 2013 CBS News interviews Saint Mary's Students in Rome (WSBT-TV) CBS News caught up with Saint Mary's College students studying in Rome. Nikki Charter '15 and Anna Ulliman '15 were interviewed. They are eagerly anticipating the election of a new pope. January 1, 2013 2013 Alumnae Association Award Recipients Announced Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Alumnae Association Awards, which were distributed at the Reunion Banquet Saturday, June 1 as part of Reunion Weekend, May 30-June 2. The following is the list of the awards and the recipients. Click on the names to learn more about them. The Distinguished Alumna Award is the Alumnae Association’s highest recognition.