Charlot Frescoes: O'Laughlin's Hidden Treasure Saint Mary’s College and the South Bend community have been widely recognized in the world of Fine Arts for many years. The college’s artistic influence traces back to nearly eight decades ago, when our very own Sister Madeleva brought the campus and its students to the forefront of the fine arts community. Announcing CWIL Fellows The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) educates and empowers women to be leaders in their local and global communities. Earlier this year, the office announced the CWIL Faculty Research Fellows program to promote faculty research on gender, women, and girls. The initial cohort of fellows for 2021-2022 was recently announced. We Stand in Solidarity with Afghan Women For 175 years Saint Mary’s College has been educating women to make a difference in the world. As an early leader in the education of women, the College continues to respond to the complex needs and challenges of the contemporary world. Saint Mary's Welcomes Jacqueline Woodson Each year, the Humanistic Studies department at Saint Mary’s College presents the Christian Culture Lecture, an event open to students and the public that features prominent figures in the Humanities field. A Conversation About Race and Privilege On September 20, 2021, the Center for Spirituality and the Division for Inclusion and Equity hosted a discussion based on Father Daniel P. Horan's latest book, A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege. Paying it forward Like many accomplished alumnae, Renee Schultz ’92 has been inspired to give back to Saint Mary’s College to help the next generation of women enjoy the kind of success she has achieved. Inauguration Plans Continue for President Katie Conboy, Ph.D. Plans are underway for the Inauguration of the 14th president of Saint Mary’s College, Katie Conboy. A series of inaugural events will be hosted on campus from September 28 – October 10. Saint Mary’s College Announces New Vice President for Advancement Saint Mary’s College has named a new Vice President for Advancement. President Katie Conboy, Ph.D. announced Holly C. Johnson, currently chief advancement officer at Culver Academies, to this key position at the College. Branch Out and Stay Rooted "This idea had occurred to me one evening as I contemplated the stately trees that line The Avenue and the many other majestic trees on campus that make this place a kind of sanctuary. What can a tree teach us?" President Katie Conboy muses in her September letter to the College the ways in which trees can serve as a metaphor for our Saint Mary's experience.