Building With Disciplined Imagination In her April letter, President Conboy invites readers into a practice of disciplined imagination, one that is bold enough to look beyond the present and attentive enough to consider how the seeds planted today will take root, grow, and shape the future of Saint Mary's. Belonging — It’s More Than a Word at Saint Mary’s For Saint Mary’s Professor of Psychology Bettina Spencer, belonging is the foundation of flourishing. To that end, she designed a new course titled Belonging as part of the Signature Course Fellowship Program through the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. Thirty Saint Mary’s students in the inaugural class created a documentary film around this theme, which premiered April 26. A Smart Investment in Saint Mary's College Lisa Dittrich Wurst ’77 fell in love with Saint Mary’s, graduating with a degree in business. After a long career in finance, she continues to stay connected with her alma mater in retirement. In her professional opinion, Wurst shares how a donor-advised fund is among the easiest ways to invest in the future of Saint Mary's. Holy Spirit Chapel Celebrates its Centennial On April 24, 1926, the Chapel of the Holy Ghost, now known as Holy Spirit Chapel, was dedicated at Saint Mary's College. One hundred years later, the campus community will gather in that same sacred space to celebrate its centennial milestone. Tassels, Stoles, and Cords: The Regalia of the Avenue The Class of 2026 is making its way down the Avenue for the final time on May 16. With them come new friends and the start of their careers. Black-gown regalia, a cap, and a diploma in hand, they head out on the new adventure Saint Mary’s prepared them for. The Modernization of Academic Advising At Saint Mary’s newly opened PACE Center, academic advising has undergone a modernization. No longer tied to class year, advisors now stay with students for all four years, organized by major and focused on building deep, supportive relationships. Advisor Emily Pantelleria Graham ’21 shares how this student-centered approach ensures no one slips through the cracks, helping every student thrive and launch successfully after graduation. Raise Your Voice at Five Years April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and since 2022, Saint Mary’s College has hosted Raise Your Voice: A Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium (RYV). This campus initiative is aimed at raising awareness and education, reducing stigma, and preventing sexual violence through workshops, panel discussions, and guest speakers. This year's event is Monday, April 13. Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Cibele Webb to lead th... Cibele Webb is the new director of the Leadership and Purpose Institute, a pre-college program that takes place in July 19-24. “This camp is targeted for any young woman who wants to be a leader in the future, regardless of where that may be.” Summer Camps and Programs Welcomes New Director Assistant teaching professor of Business Administration and Economics Jackie Yates will direct this summer’s Business and Marketing Institute at Saint Mary’s College. “The best and simplest of ideas come from observing others,” Yates said. “Entrepreneurship can be overcomplicated, yes. So it is important to have the foundation.”