January 1, 2012 '89 Alumna Recounts ND Championship Memories (The Observer) Julie Wagner Feasel, a 1989 graduate of Saint Mary’s, recounts the excitement of when Notre Dame played for the national championship when she was a senior. Now her daughter, senior Meghan Feasel, gets to enjoy a similar experience. Julie was able to attend the game and she's hoping Meghan can attend this one. January 1, 2012 Lecture to Consider Contemporary Feminist Movements Saint Mary's College will host Mary Caputi, professor of political science at California State University, Long Beach, on Thursday, March 1. Caputi will present her lecture, “Warrior Women vs. Ragpickers: Divergent Paths in Contemporary Feminism,” at 7 p.m. in Stapleton Lounge, Le Mans Hall. The event is free and open to the public. January 1, 2012 Dance Marathon Let's Spoon Fundraiser Dance Marathon is several months away (Saturday, March 23, 2013), but the fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children has already begun. The public is invited to participate in the following event. Let’s Spoon Give Back Night: Visit either Let’s Spoon location in South Bend (1635 Edison Road or 1290 Ireland Road) and, as long as you bring along the coupon, 20 percent of the sales will go towards the Dance Marathon total. January 1, 2012 Chipotle Fundraiser for Dance Marathon Dance Marathon is a few months away (Saturday, March 23, 2013), but the fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children has already begun. Riley Hospital, located in Indianapolis, treats sick children from all over the state, including the South Bend area. Since Saint Mary’s students began the Dance Marathon in 2006, they have raised more than $460,000 for the General Benefit Fund at Riley, which supports the areas of the hospital that have the greatest need. The public is invited to participate in the following event on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Chipotle Fundraiser Night: Visit the Chipotle at 1251 Eddy Street (Eddy Street Commons) between 2 and 10 p.m. and, as long as you bring along the coupon, 50 percent of the sales will go towards the Dance Marathon total for Riley. Click to download the coupon. January 1, 2012 Saint Mary's honors Catholic Charities USA Board member (Yahoo!) Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) Board of Trustees member Kathleen Flynn Fox '74 received an honorary doctorate last weekend from her alma mater Saint Mary's College. Fox, a successful businesswoman, has dedicated more than 30 years of her life to service and advocacy on behalf of those most in need. Since 1980, she has been an avid volunteer working directly with children, promoting children’s literacy, and supporting programs that assist those in poverty. January 1, 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Programming Announced In recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) invites the public to participate in events intended to educate and empower young people. College-aged women and high school seniors may benefit the most from the programming, which includes the annual Take Back the Night march on Thursday, April 19 and a presentation titled “Beat the Blame Game” on Tuesday, April 24. January 1, 2012 Republican National Convention Gets Underway (WSBT Radio) Hurricane Isaac forced organizers to postpone the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa for a day. The hurricane may make landfall in New Orleans as early as tonight. Political science professor Sean Savage discusses how natural disasters can take media attention away from planned events like the RNC. What do the candidates need to say at the convention to get some of the headlines? January 1, 2012 Economics Professor on Rising Gas Prices (WSBT-TV) Hurricane Isaac caused gas prices to jump 20 cents on Tuesday, and depending on the destruction caused by the storm, prices could jump again, says Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics. January 1, 2012 Seminar on Hiring, Retaining Employees The Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary's College, in collaboration with 1st Source Bank and Specialized Staffing Solutions, will host a real business strategies and solutions seminar tailor-made for women leaders. The seminar, “Successful Strategies for Hiring, Retaining, and Communicating,” will take place on Thursday, October 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Room 145 of Spes Unica Hall.