January 1, 2011 Saint Mary’s College redesigns website (The Observer) Saint Mary's launched its redesigned website Saturday after over four years of research contributed to the site's facelift. January 1, 2011 Music professor interviewed about "We Remember" 9/9/11 (WNDU-TV)—Associate professor of music Laurel Thomas was interviewed about this Sunday's "We Remember" faculty concert. It is a commemoration in music, dance and poetry on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The event will take place in Little Theatre at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's student starts American Girl Club Saint Mary's College student Eilis Wasserman '12 is a huge fan of historical American Girl dolls. She is also a communication studies (speech) major with minors in English writing and American history. This spring she’s using all of these passions to put on a program at two St. Joseph County Public Library branches. It’s called the American Girl Club, and it will meet once a month at the Francis and Centre branches. January 1, 2011 Professor interviewed on talking to kids about 9/11 January 1, 2011 Student entrepreneurs introduce their soda 1/27/11 (WNDU-TV)—A team of five students enrolled in the New Venture business class started a new soda company last semester and they debuted their bubbly, green "Twist O’Luck” soda pop to students recently. You can buy it in the Cyber Café on campus and may soon be able to buy at at the University of Notre Dame. The entrepreneurs hope Fighting Irish fans will be drawn to the shamrock green colored soda. The team created the formula, designed the labels, and chose to have the beverage be made in glass bottles with gold twist off caps. The next step is to take it to off-campus buyers. Team member Hannah Hupp '12 was interviewed. January 1, 2011 Professor interviewed about President Obama's speech January 1, 2011 Fulbright recipient heading to Malaysia January 1, 2011 'Toys' Exhibit Artist's Reception The handcrafted wooden toy collection of South Bend toymaker George Efta will be on display from December 6 through January 31. The exhibit is simply called “Toys”. Efta is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost craftsmen of wooden toys and puzzles. His collection includes his own works as well as handmade toys by other artists. It is his first public exhibit. An artist’s reception in planned for Monday, December 12 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the library. The public is invited to attend. January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's Helps Students Adjust to College 1/27/11 (Fox 28)—A new study says American college freshmen are stressed out, and an increasing number say they felt overwhelmed by work as high school seniors. Ironically, the same day this story hit national news, Saint Mary's was hosting an evening workshop titled "Getting off to a good start this semester." It was led by Diane Fox, director of student success, who was interviewed for the story. The reporter also interviewed Gia Bottiglione ’14.