March 10, 2023 Their Legacy of Service Two extraordinary alumnae put their skills to work at Habitat for Humanity. In this story, you'll meet Kathleen Flynn Fox '74 of Habitat for Humanity Collier County, and Cathy Kurczak '09 of Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. February 28, 2023 The Shortest Month Brings Moments of Awe In her February letter to the community, President Conboy explores two experiences she's witnessed in recent weeks at Saint Mary’s. The first is the awe that stems from the actions of other people, the “moral beauty.” The other is “collective effervescence” in which humans come together around a shared purpose and feel a sense of energy and harmony. February 27, 2023 Student-Created Coffee Shop Opens on Campus A medium cold brew with a splash of oat milk was the first order placed at Off the Avenue (O.T.A.) on Monday, February 20. Wrapping around the second floor of Spes Unica Hall, queuing to place their orders at the cafe overlooking the atrium, students, faculty, and staff had more enthusiasm than a typical Monday morning. February 27, 2023 Opera Scenes Teach Leadership and Vocal Technique From handbell choir to women’s choir, there’s a plethora of musical opportunities open to students at Saint Mary’s College. One unique opportunity presented to students is taking part in an opera workshop for course credit. Students learn vocal technique, and the campus community gets to enjoy the fruits of the student’s hard work at the Opera Scenes performance held in Dalloway’s Clubhouse on February 24 and 25. February 23, 2023 Elena Sarmiento ’23 Chosen as the 2023 Orr Fellow Saint Mary’s senior Elena Sarmiento has been selected for the prestigious Governor Bob Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship. This two-year program gives recent graduates the experience of working with Indianapolis-based companies that are committed to mentorship and professional development. February 6, 2023 Sparking the Next Generation of Athletes Athletic Director Julie Schroeder-Biek spent the week leading up to the National Girls and Women in Sports Day clinic in eager anticipation. Knowing that 125 active 6- to 12-year-old girls would be at Angela Athletic Facility, laughing and learning about sports, she was overjoyed. January 24, 2023 The Holy Cross Legacy of Service and Action While Martin Luther King Day is intended as a national day of service—a “day on,” not a “day off”—Katie Conboy sees Saint Mary’s community members as shining examples of consistent action not just on one day of the year, but in regular quiet commitments. In her monthly letter to the community, she shares how we are succeeding with Fr. Moreau’s commitment to educating the heart as well as the mind. January 11, 2023 A Note From the Cloakroom: An Avenue for the Arts Saint Mary’s College has two entrances on the east side of campus. The road that enters the campus by the Inn at Saint Mary’s is Brother Andre Drive. The main entrance, a little further to the south, is a tree lined road known simply as The Avenue. It is a polite nod to the history of the College and a view that carries meaning, memory and sentiment for most alumnae. December 20, 2022 In Tune With the Traditions of the Season The season of Christmas brings with it a chance to bask in the warm embrace of music and reflect on what is holy. President Katie Conboy shares the musical moments that have lifted her heart and mind this holiday.