January 1, 2011 Fulbright recipient heading to Malaysia January 1, 2011 Professor interviewed about President Obama's speech 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. January 1, 2011 6th Annual Dance Marathon for Riley Coming up Hundreds of Saint Mary’s College students and others are expected to lace up their dancing shoes for the sixth annual Saint Mary’s College Dance Marathon this Saturday. The 12-hour event will kick off at 12 p.m. (noon) this Saturday in the Angela Athletic Facility and conclude at midnight. Dance Marathon Vice President Meaghan Curliss '11 was interviewed on WNDU-TV's morning show about it. Dance Marathon President Katie Fadden was interviewed on WSBT-TV's morning show. January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's Science Programs Featured on TV WNIT's Economic Outlook program focuses on how educating women in science-related fields could help the country become more competitive on the world stage. The panel features two Saint Mary's College science faculty, a dual degree (chemistry/engineering) alumna, and a biology major. January 1, 2011 Author Mary Gordon to give Christian Culture Lecture The Department of Humanistic Studies at Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that nationally acclaimed writer Mary Gordon will deliver the annual Christian Culture Lecture on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. The best-selling author may be best known for her books Final Payments, Pearl, The Shadow Man, Circling My Mother, Reading Jesus, and most recently, The Love of My Youth. In her lecture, “The Uses and Limits of Outrage: A Meditation on the Work of Francisco Goya, Czeslaw Milosz and Denise Levertov”, Gordon will explore how artists and poets respond to the political catastrophes of tyranny and war. January 1, 2011 Saint Mary’s College to Host 9/11 Event “We Remember” Saint Mary’s College will host a performing arts event by faculty called “We Remember”, 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 Nursing Students to Host Christmas Party for Families in Pediatric Res... The Saint Mary’s College Student Nursing Association (SNA) will host a Pediatric Respite Christmas Party for families that student nurses work with through the nursing department’s Pediatric Respite Program. It’s a program in which nursing students provide care to children with special needs, giving family caregivers a break.