The election brought out different emotions. For some, it was excitement about the future. And for others, the results have caused feelings of dismay. Saint Mary’s is hosting events and offering opportunities for members of the College community who want to reflect on what's happened and share thoughts.
Wednesday, December 7:
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Former U.S. treasurer and conservative pundit Bay Buchanan will speak at 7 pm in the Little Theatre, Moreau Center for the Arts. The lecture is free and open to the public. With her lecture, “Female Empowerment Isn’t Just for Liberals,” Buchanan will discuss how women’s equality should not be a partisan issue — it should be seen as a human rights issue that transcends party politics. When women hold positions of leadership in politics, more bills are passed and more collaboration occurs. Buchanan served as U.S. treasurer under President Ronald Reagan, and was campaign chairman for her brother, Pat Buchanan, during all three of his presidential campaigns. She also is a former commentator on CNN. Buchanan’s talk is sponsored by the Saint Mary’s College Republicans and the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute.
Friday, November 18:
- A workshop titled, "Compassionate Learning: Transforming Our Culture Through Self-Transformation," will be offered by Prof. Marne Austin and Prof. Laura Haigwood from 12-1 pm in Room 145, Spes Unica Hall. Compassionate learning is informed by and infused with the wisdom of compassionate listening, nonviolent communication, invitational rhetoric, and radical compassion. The goal is to help strengthen and transform our commitments to learn compassionately, embrace our wholeness, and learn and live with love and courage.
Thursday, November 17:
- “Thanksgiving Dinner” open to all faculty, staff and students — free of charge — from 4:30-7:30 pm in the Dining Hall. The dinner is an opportunity for the Saint Mary’s community to come together for reflection and conversation.
- Panel discussion "Thanksgiving in a Polarizing Time: Compassion, Civil Discourse, and Concrete Action" at 7:30 pm at Rice Commons, Student Center.
Opening remarks by President Jan Cervelli. Opening poem read by Sister Eva Mary Hooker. Panel participants: Professor Phyllis Kaminski (Religious Studies); Student Abbie Spica (HUST / POSC major, BIO minor); and Professor Megan Zwart (Philosophy).
The panel presentation will be followed by opportunities for both large and small group discussions.
Monday, November 14:
- To encourage reconciliation and communication among those with diverse opinions and to allow Saint Mary's Students to express and process their concerns, Professor Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, HSSP will host a gathering from 8-9 pm at Rice Commons, Student Center.
Friday, November 11:
- To encourage reconciliation and communication among those with diverse opinions and to allow Saint Mary's Faculty, Staff, and Administrators to express and process their concerns, Professor Catherine M. Pittman, PhD, HSSP will host a gathering from 8:30-9:30 am at Welsh Parlor, Haggar Hall.
Wednesday, November 9:
- A prayer and reflection service will be held at 12 pm (noon) in the Regina Chapel, Regina Hall.
- A Mass for the United States will be held at 9 pm in Holy Spirit Chapel, Le Mans Hall.
Check this page often for other events that may be planned.