TV Icon on Career/Upcoming Lecture (Observer) Read More TV Icon on Career/Upcoming Lecture (Observer) January 2, 2012 Five-time Emmy Award winner Bill Persky will discuss the craft of screenwriting in the “Golden Age of Television,” the first annual installment in the Spring Writers Series at Saint Mary’s. Persky will be joined by Adriana Trigiana, a New York Times-bestselling author and Saint Mary’s alumna, who will host the event on April 27 in Carroll Auditorium. Local Experts Weigh in on Debate (Elkhart Truth) Read More Local Experts Weigh in on Debate (Elkhart Truth) January 2, 2012 Political science professor Sean Savage was one of the local experts who weighed in with thoughts about on the first presidential debate for an Elkhart Truth newspaper article. He said no big winner stuck out. Two-thirds way through, both candidates were "articulate, self-confident, and polished. There have been no gaffes or zingers.” Director of Financial Aid on National Student Loan Debt (WSBT-AM) Read More Director of Financial Aid on National Student Loan Debt (WSBT-AM) January 2, 2012 Surging above $1 trillion, U.S. student loan debt has surpassed credit card and auto-loan debt. This debt explosion jeopardizes the fragile recovery, increases the burden on taxpayers and possibly sets the stage for a new economic crisis. Saint Mary's College financial aid director Kathleen Brown offers advice on how to avoid taking on too much debt and how to pay it off. Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative Welcomes Key4Women Forum Read More Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative Welcomes Key4Women Forum January 2, 2012 The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College is proud to welcome back KeyBank’s Key4Women® Forum. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at the Gillespie Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, adjacent to campus. Back to School Spending is Up, Says Economist (WNDU-TV) Read More Back to School Spending is Up, Says Economist (WNDU-TV) January 2, 2012 A local TV station interviewed assistant professor of economics Richard Measell about back to school spending, which is up from last year. Surveys say parents are spending more money on clothing, electronics and school supplies. Retailers use this buying period as a gauge for Christmas shopping expectations. A Bluegrass Mass Offers Unique Experience of Bluegrass and Choral Music Read More " A Bluegrass Mass" Offers Unique Experience of Bluegrass and Choral M... January 2, 2012 The South Bend Chamber Singers and the bluegrass group Monroe Crossing bring "A Bluegrass Mass" to the stage at O’Laughlin Auditorium at 7:30 p,m. on Sunday, March 4. "A Bluegrass Mass" combines the text of a traditional Catholic Mass, contemporary choral music, poetry, and bluegrass instruments into a unique musical experience. Monroe Crossing will also perform traditional bluegrass music. SAAC Valentine's Day Party a Success Read More SAAC Valentine's Day Party a Success January 2, 2012 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The 2012 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee's Valentine's Day party was a big success on Sunday, February 12. MIAA Academic Honor Roll 2012 Read More MIAA Academic Honor Roll 2012 January 2, 2012 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Forty individual student-athletes and four teams were honored by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for their academic performances for the 2011-12 school year. Belles Shut Out Flying Dutch Read More Belles Shut Out Flying Dutch January 2, 2012 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Belles broke through with the only goal of the game in the 16th minute as the Saint Mary's soccer team defeated regionally-ranked Hope 1-0 at home on Saturday afternoon.