January 1, 2011 History professor talks about his passion for acting (The Observer) It’s not unusual for students to say they discovered things they didn’t know about themselves while at Saint Mary’s, but how about a professor? Bill Svelmoe, associate professor of history, discovered a love of acting while at the College. Ten years ago, after continually turning down one of his students' requests that he take the male lead in an upcoming play, he said he decided to give it a shot. He’ll perform in the Theatre Program’s production of the tragicomedy “Eurydice” next week. January 1, 2011 Second Student Appointed to National Advisory Council Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce that the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has selected Laura Corrigan ’13 of New York City to sit on its national Student Advisory Council (SAC). She is one of ten women appointed to the council from colleges and universities across the country and the second Saint Mary's College student in as many years to be selected. January 1, 2011 Economics professor: Low gas prices=poor economy (WSBT-TV) Professor of economics Jerry McElroy was interviewed for a story about the cause of current low gas prices. "So goes the economy so goes the price of oil,” McElroy said. “When the economy is booming, then the price of oil is rising – and vice versa, as we see today." January 1, 2011 Icons on Display at Library for All Saints Month and Advent In recognition of November as All Saints Month and the beginning of the season of Advent, which begins November 27, the Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s College will exhibit icons by artist Janet Johnson of Mishawaka. The exhibit features portraits of Christ and the saints painted in traditional icon style, along with drawings of the Madonna and Jesus. Johnson’s work will be on exhibit from October 31 through December 22. January 1, 2011 Economics Professor Says 7 Billion People Not a Concern (WSBT-TV) According to the United Nations, the global population reached 7 billion people this week. Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, has watched the world's population soar in his lifetime. Since 1960 it gained a billion people nearly every 12 years. But he doesn’t think we should worry about the supply of natural resources or food or energy costs. "I sort of dismiss a lot of the doomsday projections that are out there," said Measell. "Based upon what the past has been I’m confident technology and human ingenuity will be able to provide for what the future will be." January 1, 2011 Future of women religious is bright, says theologian (National Catholi... The Center for Spirituality recently welcomed Sister Sandra Schneiders, IHM, to campus for her lecture titled “The Future of Religious Life”. The lecture was held in conjunction with the “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” exhibit, which opened this month at the Center for History in South Bend. January 1, 2011 Author Grant Bailie Coming to Saint Mary’s for Reading The Saint Mary’s College Department of English is proud to host fiction author Grant Bailie on Monday, October 10. January 1, 2011 Student's life-defining moment in Africa January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's Music Professor Creates Music for Haiti Thousands of homeless Haitians and other poor citizens are riding out Tropical Storm Emily today in flimsy shanties and tents as the storm comes on shore. Torrential rains of up to 20” are expected across a country where more than 600,000 people still live without shelter after last year's earthquake.