A Repository of Research For decades, Saint Mary’s College has garnered attention for its research discoveries. Now, the Center for Academic Innovation has been re-launched to serve as a "storehouse" for all current and proposed research, along with funding opportunities. This move comes to provide resources and programming support for faculty and students across academic disciplines. House Manager Positions Prepare Students for the Future Each month, Saint Mary’s College hosts countless events for our students and the community with passion and commitment. Hosting these events is not an easy task as it takes a great deal of planning and collaboration. The Campus and Community Events (CCE) office is responsible for ensuring the events run smoothly and efficiently. International Program Earns National Ranking It’s International Education Week at Saint Mary’s College! Celebrated this year from November 15-19, International Education Week (IEW) highlights the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Board of Trustees Elects New Members On October 27, Saint Mary’s College welcomed seven new members on the Board of Trustees to campus for the Fall meeting. This is the first time since February 2020 that the Trustees have met in person. Food Justice Through Compost and Recovery Saint Mary’s has been heeding the call for sustainability and food recovery. Since the fall of 2017, the Food Waste Fighters have led the way to compost 39,702 pounds—nearly 20 tons—of food. Looking Forward Living in Holy Cross Hall with 350 other freshmen. 10:30 p.m. weekday and 11:30 p.m. weekend curfews. Required permission to wear slacks to Notre Dame football games. Starvation corner at dinner. These are just a few of the memories fondly recalled by Sally Blackley Clemmer ’68. Upon Reflection Inauguration events brought to mind the "ancestors" of the Office of the President for President Katie Conboy, and Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, CSC, was present to her throughout the week. The Inauguration of Katie Conboy It was a long-awaited celebration, unlike any other in the history of Saint Mary’s College. Following a year of successfully navigating the unpredictable and unprecedented events of a global pandemic, Katie Conboy was installed October 9 as Saint Mary’s 14th president. Improving the World Through Writing Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson doesn’t have time to engage in activities that don’t change her in a positive way. She calls the practice “unsilencing” herself.