May 5, 2016 Trio of Belles Tabbed All-MIAA as Cassie Young Named MIAA MVP FREELAND, Mich. - Cassie Young became the third Saint Mary's softball player in program history to earn Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Most Valuable Player accolades as she, Jamie Young, and Morgan Raymer were all recognized with All-MIAA honors as announced by the league on Thursday. May 5, 2016 Discussion on Body Image and Self Esteem for Mother and Daughter, May ... The Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership at Saint Mary’s College is proud to present “A Discussion on Body Image and Self Esteem, a Mother-Daughter Conversation” on Saturday, May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Regina North Lounge. The discussion will be led by Saint Mary’s communication studies professors Terri L. Russ and Marne Austin as well as psychologist Milene Jeffirs. The event is free but ticketed. Registration can be found at events.saintmarys.edu/motherdaughterconversation. May 5, 2016 2016 Outstanding Senior Award Recipient Announced Every year Saint Mary’s College honors three categories of seniors as exceptional representatives of their graduating class. The valedictorian(s) reflects the mind, the Lumen Christi Award recipient represents the soul, and the Outstanding Senior embodies the heart of the class. The Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Association is proud to announce the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Senior Award is Eleanor Jones ’16. She will be honored at the Alumnae-Senior Champagne Brunch on Monday, May 9 as part of Senior Week festivities leading up to Commencement, Saturday, May 14. Jones will graduate magna cum laude with a degree in global studies. May 4, 2016 Junior Yaqi Song ’17 Honored with Saint Catherine’s Medal When Yaqi Song ’17 attended Honors Convocation on Sunday, May 1, the junior art major had no idea that she would be recognized at the event, which celebrates graduating seniors. Song, an international student from Chengdu, China, received the Saint Catherine Medal, an award recognizing a sophomore or junior who demonstrates high standards of personal excellence and scholarship and contributes to the College community in the spirit of Christian leadership. The award commemorates Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of scholars (especially women scholars). Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Honor Society, sponsors the award. May 4, 2016 Saint Mary’s College Recognizes Five Faculty with Prestigious Awards This semester Saint Mary’s College proudly recognized five professors with prestigious faculty awards for demonstrated excellence inside and outside of the classroom and dedication to their profession and students. The Academic Affairs Council, chaired by Saint Mary’s College President Carol Ann Mooney and made up of administrators, faculty, and staff, votes on the most deserving recipients after reading through nominations. The vote results are kept secret until the honors are bestowed. May 3, 2016 South Bend Chamber Singers to Present Musical Performance Devoted to A... The South Bend Chamber Singers, under the direction of Saint Mary’s music professor Nancy Menk, will join with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, under the direction of Mark Doerries, to perform “Choral Creatures: Music Devoted to All Animals, Great and Small” on Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Savior, 1855 N. Hickory Rd., South Bend. Ticket information can be found at MoreauCenter.com. May 3, 2016 Belles Stopped by Thunder, Make MIAA Tournament ANGOLA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's softball team lost a 4-2 game two against Trine in their regular season finale after having the conclusion of the nightcap delayed from Saturday to Monday due to field conditions. May 1, 2016 Belles Win Final MIAA Round of Season, Finish Second in Standings SAUGATUCK, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team saved their best play of the year for their final 18 holes by overcoming the elements and shooting a 320 to win the last of three MIAA NCAA Automatic Qualifying rounds. May 1, 2016 Belles Top Scots for Tournament Berth ALMA, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team punched their ticket to the MIAA Tournament with a 7-2 win over Alma while also posting the most wins in a single season since 2004.