Panel Discussion: Women Against #WomenAgainstFeminism Read More Panel Discussion: Women Against #WomenAgainstFeminism January 1, 2014 This panel discussion, sponsored by the Department of Gender and Women's Studies, will look at being a feminist today and respond to the #WomenAgainstFeminism movement, an online social movement which grew in popularity over the summer. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. in room 145 of Spes Unica Hall. Nursing Student Serves St. Margaret's House (WNDU) Read More Nursing Student Serves St. Margaret's House (WNDU) January 1, 2014 Between going to classes, working on projects, studying for tests, and club involvement, students have a lot on their plates. That doesn’t stop one Saint Mary’s student from using her time and skills to help the community. Nursing major Sarah Hossfeld ‘15 spends a lot of her time in downtown South Bend at St. Margaret’s House, a day center for women in poverty. New Department in Gender and Women’s Studies Offers New Major Read More New Department in Gender and Women’s Studies Offers New Major January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s College begins the 2014-15 year with a new academic department, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS), and a new interdisciplinary major in GWS. The College has offered a minor in women’s studies since in 1985. The program became known as gender and women’s studies in 2012, and in February of this year the Academic Affairs Council approved GWS as a major. The minor remains an option for students. College Receives State Grant for Sexual Violence Prevention Education Read More College Receives State Grant for Sexual Violence Prevention Education January 1, 2014 Saint Mary’s College is proud to announce that its Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) and Office of Student Involvement and Multicultural Services (SIMS) received a $10,000 grant from the End Violence Together specialty license plate, a new program established by the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault (INCASA). BAVO and SIMS will use the grant to further develop efforts to educate and empower students at the women’s college on sexual violence prevention. New Department in Global Studies Will Offer Major and Minor Read More New Department in Global Studies Will Offer Major and Minor January 1, 2014 Saint Mary's College begins the 2012-13 year with a new academic department, the Department of Global Studies. The new major and minor programs in global studies provide students with an academic home that centers on developing global skill sets in addition to disciplinary knowledge. Theatre Student and Professor on This Week's Premiere of The Misanthrope (WSBT-TV) Read More Theatre Student and Professor on This Week's Premiere of "The Misanthr... January 1, 2014 Jennifer Vosters '16 and Mark Abram-Copenhaver, associate professor of theatre, are interviewed on WSBT-TV about this Wednesday's opening of "The Misanthrope." The play will tear down the "fourth wall" separating the actors and the audience, largely through the use of social media. It's a modern and fun twist on a 350-year-old script. #SMCmisanthrope. Belles Tied for Third in Women's Sports Standings Read More Belles Tied for Third in Women's Sports Standings January 1, 2014 FREELAND, Mich. - The fall standings for both the men's and women's all-sports standings were released by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association office this week. Saint Mary's is tied with Alma for third in the women's sports standings after the completion of the fall sports season. College Sponsors House for Rebuilding Together Read More College Sponsors House for Rebuilding Together January 1, 2014 On Saturday, April 12, Saint Mary's College students, faculty, and staff will participate in Rebuilding Together, a community-driven effort to rehabilitate homes in South Bend. This year is the ninth consecutive year the College has been involved in the program. Around 50 Saint Mary’s volunteers will complete tasks such as painting, cleaning, raking, and planting at a home sponsored by the College. Leadership Styles is Subject of THRIVE Talk Read More Leadership Styles is Subject of THRIVE Talk January 1, 2014 The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College and 1st Source Bank will co-host the next installment of the THRIVE seminar series titled, “Leadership Styles: Understanding Everyone’s Potential.” Psychologist Milene Jeffirs is the featured speaker. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall. A complimentary breakfast will be served.