Saint Mary\'s Stories Archive
February 7, 2022
In Search of a Just Society; Inspiration from Thomas Merton
Each month, the Center for Spirituality co-hosts a webinar series with the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS), an organization dedicated to the exploration of the scholar and theologian’s life and work through programming, research, and teaching.
February 3, 2022
The Art of Circular Giving
As we leap into February, a major winter storm is sugar-coating our beautiful campus with a layer of fresh snow. Although the theme of this message may seem like it could belong to Christmas, it’s in this snowy season—this month, February—President Conboy finds herself thinking about the meaning of gifts.
January 31, 2022
Masking and Booster Updates
The following letter was sent to the campus community on January 28, 2022 to provide an update on our masking requirements and the status of our booster compliance.
January 28, 2022
Spirituality ‘Pop-Up Sessions’ Offer Safe Space for Students
Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. students can find Carrie Badertscher in the Student Center offering a safe space for dialogue, community, or a place to have lunch. Badertscher, a Protestant chaplain who serves part time at a local South Bend church, spends the rest of her time on campus holding office hours, and a once-a-week “pop-up session.”
January 21, 2022
A Note From the Cloak Room
Campus and Community Events and O’Laughlin Auditorium have undergone a significant physical transformation this year: new carpet, new paint, wall removal, and some long overdue winnowing of files, records, and memorabilia. This summer, crews will transform the lobby restrooms, in hopes they will be ready by fall of 2022.
January 19, 2022
Chemistry Club Works to Encourage Young Girls in STEM
Saint Mary’s Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SMAACS) is one of the many clubs and organizations at the College, but their goal is bigger than their presence on campus.
January 12, 2022
Three Undergraduates Named Spring 2022 Gilman Scholars
Three Saint Mary’s students have received the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in the spring of 2022.
January 11, 2022
Extending My Mind in Surprising Ways
If you are anything like President Katie Conboy, you probably made some new year’s resolutions, and at least some of them might have been about “productivity.” One recent morning, she went out for a long walk and learned some lessons that turned her resolutions inside out.
January 5, 2022
COVID Guidelines for the Spring Semester
The following letter was sent to students on January 5, 2022 outlining Saint Mary’s campus protocol for the Spring 2022 semester.