January 1, 2012 Madrigal Dinners Offers a Renaissance Christmas (In the Bend) For the 40th-anniversary “Madrigal Dinners” at Saint Mary’s College, Nancy Menk looked to the past for inspiration — and not just to 500 years ago. The chair of the music department, Menk invited the college’s dance program to participate after a 20-year absence of dancers at the Renaissance-style dinners, which take place Friday through Sunday in Regina Hall. January 1, 2012 IN Employers Invited to Internship Fair, Registration Deadline Feb. 14 The Saint Mary's College Cross Currents Program invites Indiana companies and non-profits with internship opportunities to participate in an internship fair on campus next month. The Indiana Internship Expo for Saint Mary's students will be held on Tuesday, February 28 from 4-6 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge. Those companies and non-profits that would like to participate must register by Tuesday, February 14. January 1, 2012 Rachael Chesley '11, Fulbrighter, on Assimilating in Malaysia (Southto... Rachael Chesley '11, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia, is a guest columnist for the Southtown Star, a south suburban Chicago newspaper published the Sun Times. She graduated with a business administration degree with concentrations in management and international business. While on campus, she served as the Saint Mary’s student body president from 2010-2011. Rachael was also an advocate for study abroad programs, participating in the Rome program and the Korea program. January 1, 2012 Communication Professor Critiques Rhetoric at DNC (WSBT-TV) Michael Kramer, a communication studies professor specializing in political rhetoric, is interviewed on WSBT-TV's Saturday morning show about the previous week's Democratic National Convention. What speeches were the most persuasive? Which did not hit the mark? Kramer offers a wrap up. He also appeared on WSBT-TV after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention and offered a critique. January 1, 2012 Communication/Women's Studies Prof. on "Manbques" (Chicago Tribune) It's a Chicago phenomenon known as "Manbques," a night when men get together and bond over grilled meat. No women allowed. Terri L. Russ, assistant professor of Communication Studies and Women's Studies, teaches about friendships and relationships. The Tribune interviewed Russ who explained how this barbeque ritual is a classic example of how men bond versus how women do. January 1, 2012 2012 Commencement Speaker & H.D. Recipient Mellody Hobson, president of the Chicago-based money management firm Ariel Investments, delivered the 2012 Commencement Address. Hobson is a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy and investor education and is interviewed regularly for national television and radio programs and publications. At Commencement, she received an honorary doctor of humanities degree from the College. January 1, 2012 Counterfeit Drugs: a Deadly Problem (Scientic American) Saint Mary’s College's first U.S. patent could result in a very meaningful product for developing countries. With the aid of researchers at Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s researchers developed a paper-based tool that can screen for counterfeit medications. The tool, known as a paper analytical device or PAD, is the size of a business card. January 1, 2012 Belles Compete at Citrus Classic The Saint Mary's swim team took full advantage of their winter training trip in Arizona by taking part in the Citrus Classic on December 30. January 1, 2012 Murphy Named MIAA Player of the Week ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary’s forward Kelley Murphy its Player of the Week in women’s basketball for games played through January 28.