Reza Aslan, Author and Scholar of Religions, to Offer 2014 Christian Culture Lecture Read More Reza Aslan, Author and Scholar of Religions, to Offer 2014 Christian C... January 2, 2014 Saint Mary’s College and the Department of Humanistic Studies proudly announce that Reza Aslan is the 2014 Christian Culture Lecture speaker. The New York Times bestselling author, internationally acclaimed scholar of religions, and professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside will offer his lecture, titled “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth,” on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. Political Science Professor on State of the Union (WSBT Radio) Read More Political Science Professor on State of the Union (WSBT Radio) January 2, 2014 Political science professor Sean Savage, a political analyst for WSBT radio, offers his critique of President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday. Savage called it a modest speech, though noting that the president introduced plans to sign executive orders to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers and to create a new savings program for workers whose employers don't offer retirement plans. Signing the executive orders means the president doesn't need to go to Congress for approval. Social Work Students Work with Bureau to Count Homeless Youth (Observer) Read More Social Work Students Work with Bureau to Count Homeless Youth (Observe... January 1, 2014 Seniors in one of social work professor Frances Kominkiewicz’s course will assist the Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County in its research concerning the best possible way to determine the number of homeless youths in the South Bend area. “If we are unable to effectively locate the homeless youth, we will be unable to determine their specific needs and then work at meeting those needs,” Kominkiewicz said. “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” Reading & Discussion Series Read More “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” Reading & Discussion Ser... January 1, 2014 The Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s College is proud to present “Let’s Talk About it: Muslim Journeys” a Connected Histories reading and discussion series made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. The public is invited to participate in this event free of charge. International Education/Modern Languages Week 2024 Plans Announced Read More International Education/Modern Languages Week 2024 Plans Announced January 1, 2014 The Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) and the Department of Modern Languages at Saint Mary’s College will host International Education/Modern Languages Week starting on Monday, November 17. The public is invited to attend the events, which include the sharing of study abroad experiences, a showcase of world traditions and cultures, an international panel on the April 2014 democratic election in India, and an offering of foreign films. Fall Day on Campus Read More Fall Day on Campus January 1, 2014 High school seniors and their families are invited to attend Fall Day on Campus on Sunday, November 16, 2014. At Fall Day on Campus, you’ll explore campus, take a sample class, learn about financial aid opportunities, talk with faculty, coaches, and current students, and discover the benefits of a Saint Mary's education. WEI Hosts THRIVE Seminar on Brand Management Read More WEI Hosts THRIVE Seminar on Brand Management January 1, 2014 The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College and 1st Source Bank will co-host a seminar in the ongoing THRIVE series on Thursday, September 25. The presentation topic is “Brand Management: Integrating Strategic Design to Build Equity in Your Business.” A Celebration of Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, CSC, President of Saint Mary's College 1934-61 Read More A Celebration of Sister M. Madeleva Wolff, CSC, President of Saint Mar... January 1, 2014 The Cushwa-Leighton Library presents a celebration of Sister M. Madeleva, president of Saint Mary’s from 1934 - 1961. Please join us in our first floor exhibit area to view some rare items and photographs associated with her many years on campus. This exhibit will be on display through October 10, 2014. College's Status of Girls in Indiana Report Used as Resource (South Bend Tribune) Read More College's "Status of Girls in Indiana" Report Used as Resource (South ... January 1, 2014 When Saint Mary's College debuted the "Status of Girls in Indiana" report, President Carol Ann Mooney said at news conferences that she hoped it would be used by non-profits and legislators as a resource to make a difference for the state's girls. The YWCA used the report's startling statistics on sexual assaults and dating violence to secure a Verizon grant to expand the agency's Teen Dating and Sexual Violence Prevention Program.