Comfort and Joy: Delighting in the return of holiday traditions In her monthly letter to the community, President Conboy relishes a return to holiday traditions, both on campus and within her family. "Indeed, these special seasonal gatherings allow those of us here at Saint Mary’s to dwell in the spirit, to find respite from the busy tempo of our lives." Free Professional Clothing Available to Students South Bend-based Dress for Success Michiana has partnered with Saint Mary’s to open a boutique on campus for Michiana women. Dress for Success provides free, professional clothing, shoes, coats, handbags, and more to all women in Michiana, including students, faculty, and staff from Saint Mary’s and the tri-campus community. UN Simulation Program Gives Global Perspective 12 students from Saint Mary's College were part of the 32nd annual American Model United Nations (AMUN) International Collegiate Conference in Chicago A Repository of Research For decades, Saint Mary’s College has garnered attention for its research discoveries. Now, the Center for Academic Innovation has been re-launched to serve as a "storehouse" for all current and proposed research, along with funding opportunities. This move comes to provide resources and programming support for faculty and students across academic disciplines. House Manager Positions Prepare Students for the Future Each month, Saint Mary’s College hosts countless events for our students and the community with passion and commitment. Hosting these events is not an easy task as it takes a great deal of planning and collaboration. The Campus and Community Events (CCE) office is responsible for ensuring the events run smoothly and efficiently. International Program Earns National Ranking It’s International Education Week at Saint Mary’s College! Celebrated this year from November 15-19, International Education Week (IEW) highlights the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Board of Trustees Elects New Members On October 27, Saint Mary’s College welcomed seven new members on the Board of Trustees to campus for the Fall meeting. This is the first time since February 2020 that the Trustees have met in person. Food Justice Through Compost and Recovery Saint Mary’s has been heeding the call for sustainability and food recovery. Since the fall of 2017, the Food Waste Fighters have led the way to compost 39,702 pounds—nearly 20 tons—of food. Looking Forward Living in Holy Cross Hall with 350 other freshmen. 10:30 p.m. weekday and 11:30 p.m. weekend curfews. Required permission to wear slacks to Notre Dame football games. Starvation corner at dinner. These are just a few of the memories fondly recalled by Sally Blackley Clemmer ’68.