Catholicism and Liberal Arts and Sciences Subject of Center for Spirituality Presents Lecture Series Read More Catholicism and Liberal Arts and Sciences Subject of Center for Spirit... January 1, 2014 The Center for Spirituality (CFS) at Saint Mary’s College proudly announces the Fall 2014 Endowed Lecture Series titled Unitas, Veritas, Caritas: Catholicism and the Liberal Arts and Sciences. The series is an exploration of the relationship of faith and reason across the disciplines with particular attention to Catholicism's profession that God is love (1 John 4:16). The scholars speaking in this series have degrees in both theology and a second discipline and are uniquely qualified to lead this interdisciplinary exploration. The lectures are free and open to the public. Madrigal Dinners, a Christmas Tradition, Festive for Whole Family Read More Madrigal Dinners, a Christmas Tradition, Festive for Whole Family January 1, 2014 Looking for an alternative to the fast-paced, consumer-focused holiday season? Wouldn't it be nice to bring back the Christmas of yore? The Saint Mary’s College Department of Music is proud to present its 42nd Madrigal Dinners, a Renaissance-style holiday banquet and performance celebration. Performances will be held in the North Lounge of Regina Hall December 5-7. Go to MoreauCenter.com for ticket information. Alumna Brings Drake University Choirs to Campus (In the Bend) Read More Alumna Brings Drake University Choirs to Campus (In the Bend) January 1, 2014 Aimee Beckmann-Collier '75 will bring the Drake choir and chamber choir to campus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14 to sing at Church of Our Lady of Loretto. The College hosts the Drake visit every four years as part of Drake's choir tour of the Midwest. Beckmann-Collier received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the Saint Mary's Alumnae Association in 2010. Her choirs will sing with the Penn High School Women's Chorale and Mixed Choir. She is friends with Penn's choral director from graduate school. For information on the concert, go to MoreauCenter.com Students Celebrate 9th Year for Dance Marathon Read More Students Celebrate 9th Year for Dance Marathon January 1, 2014 On Saturday, April 5, more than 400 students will participate in the 9th annual Saint Mary’s College Dance Marathon. The 12-hour no sitting, no sleeping event has raised more than half a million dollars for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health since students started holding the event. The community is invited to attend Dance Marathon, which will feature music, games, crafts, and other entertainment. Busfield Named to All-MIAA First Team Read More Busfield Named to All-MIAA First Team January 1, 2014 ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's sophomore Jillian Busfield was one of twelve softball players named First Team All-MIAA as voted on by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association softball coaches. Valedictorian's Selfie Among Women's College Grad Photos (Huffington Post) Read More Valedictorian's "Selfie" Among Women's College Grad Photos (Huffington... January 1, 2014 Valedictorian Brianne Michaels '15 "wowed" everyone at Commencement when she took a "selfie" at the podium at the beginning of her valedictory speech. Can't blame her. It was a moment to remember! The Huffington Post thought so too. The image is one of the most memorable photos to be taken this year at a women's college graduation. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Speaking Engagements Coming up Read More “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Speaking Engagements Coming... January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s College is proud to welcome bestselling author Rebecca Skloot and David “Sonny” Lacks to campus on two separate occasions this month. Skloot, author of the New York Times Bestseller “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” will speak on Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. David Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks, will speak on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m in Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall. Saint Mary’s Presents “Voices” Project to Pope (Today's Catholic) Read More Saint Mary’s Presents “Voices” Project to Pope (Today's Catholic... January 1, 2014 Even cloudy skies and showers could not dampen the spirits of Saint Mary’s College's Kristen Millar '15, alumna Grace Urankar '14, President Carol Ann Mooney and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, as a handmade stole, art, and letters collected by the college titled “Voices of Young Catholic Women” were presented to Pope Francis during his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Alumna/Rolls-Royce Legal Counsel to Speak at Multiethnic Commencement Celebration Read More Alumna/Rolls-Royce Legal Counsel to Speak at Multiethnic Commencement ... January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce Angela McDonald-Fisher ’91, Legal Counsel for Rolls-Royce North America Inc., is the speaker for the 7th annual Multiethnic Commencement Celebration on Sunday, May 4. “I’m excited that Angela McDonald-Fisher is this year’s speaker. I look forward to learning about this alumna’s journey and how I can better myself to overcome adversity and be the best I can be,” said Shanlynn Bias ’14.