January 2, 2012 Preparing Students for Workforce of Tomorrow (NW Indiana Business Quar... Upcoming grads can breathe a little easier. Their odds of snagging a job upon graduation, while not as good as five years ago, are certainly better than last year. Experts say colleges and universities are much more cognizant these days of what businesses are looking for. Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly interviewed MaryAnn Merryman, professor of business, and Stacie Jeffirs, director of the Career Crossings Office, about how Saint Mary's College prepares women for the workforce. January 2, 2012 Poli Sci Professor on Recent Santorum Wins (WSBT-AM) Political science professor Sean Savage offers his insights on the outcome of Last Tuesday's Republican presidential primaries in the deep south. Presidential candidate Rick Santorum clinched Alabama and Mississippi and Newt Gingrich did better than Mitt Romney in those states, which surprised Savage. January 2, 2012 9/11 Candlelight Service There will be a candlelight service for National Day of Mourning and Remembrance on Tuesday, September 11 at 9 p.m. on the Library Green, west of the Cushwa-Leighton Library. The public is invited to attend. January 2, 2012 Belles Conclude MIAA Flighted Tournament KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team wrapped up a competitive MIAA Flighted Tournament on Saturday afternoon. January 2, 2012 Communication Professor Critiques Rhetoric at RNC (WSBT-TV) Michael Kramer, a communication studies professor specializing in political rhetoric, is interviewed on WSBT-TV's Saturday morning show about the previous week's Republican National Convention. What speeches were the most persuasive? Which did not hit the mark? Kramer offers a wrap up. January 2, 2012 Students Launch App to Uplift Women (ACCU newsletter) Last New Year’s Eve, social work major Monica Murphy '13 and Meghan Roder ’15, a nursing major, came up with the concept for an app that offers daily encouragement to women. They partnered with an app developer, an Indiana State University student, to bring "Beautiful You" to life. The students hope the app, available for $0.99 on iTunes will help women with their resolutions for 2013. This article appeared in the winter newsletter for the ACCU (Association of American Colleges and Universities). January 2, 2012 International Students on Campus for State Department Institute (Sout... Twenty female college students from the Middle East and Asia are spending a month this summer living at Saint Mary's College. They are attending an institute on the topic of "Educating Tomorrow's Global Women Leaders" that is hosted by the U.S. Department of State and the College's Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership. January 2, 2012 Professor on President's News Conference (Wisconsin Public Radio) President Obama answered questions on Wednesday in his first formal news conference in eight months and his first since his re-election. The president flatly rejected any budget deal that did not raise tax rates on income above $250,000 a year, even if it meant driving the economy into a recession. Wisconsin Public Radio host Ben Merens interviewed political science professor Sean Savage about the news conference and what may play out in the next few weeks. January 2, 2012 2012 Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree Recipient Kathleen Flynn Fox ’74, a successful businesswoman, has dedicated more than 30 years of her life to service and advocacy on behalf of those most in need. Since 1980, she has been an avid volunteer working directly with children, promoting children’s literacy, and supporting programs that assist those in poverty. She is one of two honorary degree recipients at the 2012 Commencement. Commencement speaker Mellody Hobson is the other recipient this year.