Pets as Roommates at Saint Mary's College (Experience Michiana, WNIT) Read More Pets as Roommates at Saint Mary's College (Experience Michiana, WNIT) January 1, 2012 This year at Saint Mary's College, seniors can room with their favorite pet. Regina Hall South is for seniors only, and, if they choose, their pets. Janielle Tchakerian, assistant vice president for student affairs and director of residence life, and Meaghan O'Rourke '13 and her beagle Kelli appear on WNIT's program Experience Michiana. Madrigal Dinners, a Christmas Tradition, Celebrates 40th Year with Fresh Elements Read More Madrigal Dinners, a Christmas Tradition, Celebrates 40th Year with Fre... January 1, 2012 The Saint Mary’s College Department of Music is proud to present its 40th annual Madrigal Dinners, a Renaissance-style holiday banquet and performance celebration. The merry feast includes entertainment provided by colorfully attired singers, instrumentalists, jugglers, a jester, and a lord of the manor. To commemorate the anniversary, this year’s Madrigals will revive former program elements and introduce many fresh ones. Performances will be held November 30 through December 2. Educating Tomorrow's Female Global Leaders (AACU newsletter) Read More Educating Tomorrow's Female Global Leaders (AACU newsletter) January 1, 2012 Over the summer, Saint Mary’s College welcomed twenty undergraduate women from Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Burma (Myanmar), and Mongolia for a five-week Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders. Funded by the Department of State and run through the College’s Center for Women’s Intercultural Leadership (CWIL), the institute aimed to facilitate a better understanding of the United States abroad and to contribute to the development of future world leaders. This article appears in the fall/winter issue of Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) newsletter. Poli Sci Prof Says Super Tuesday Not Super (WSBT-AM) Read More Poli Sci Prof Says Super Tuesday "Not Super" (WSBT-AM) January 1, 2012 Political science professor Sean Savage offers his insights on the outcome of Super Tuesday. The day was "not super" for any one Republican candidate, said Savage. Mitt Romney won six states, Rick Santorum clinched three, and Newt Gingrich prevailed in one. Bold Beauty Conference Tackles Media Impressions of Beauty (Fox 28) Read More Bold Beauty Conference Tackles Media Impressions of Beauty (Fox 28) January 1, 2012 On Tuesday, May 1, students will host the 4th annual Bold Beauty Conference, an event that challenges societal standards of beauty. This year’s conference will focus on issues women face in the workplace. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Center. Jolynn Williams ’12, one of the event organizers, was interviewed this morning on Fox 28. Lifestyle Balance for Women, a Motivational Evening Read More Lifestyle Balance for Women, a Motivational Evening January 1, 2012 The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College and KeyBank will host a talk titled “Lifestyle Balance!” given by motivational speaker Joni Arredia, “The Queen of Self Esteem.” Women business owners are encouraged to attend this free event in Stapleton Lounge of Le Mans Hall on Thursday, November 15. It begins at 5 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception. Professor on You're Not Special High School Graduation Address (WSBT Radio) Read More Professor on "You're Not Special" High School Graduation Address (WSBT... January 1, 2012 It’s a news story that’s gone viral, a Boston-area high school teacher's blunt commencement speech that told graduates they "are not special." Wellesley High School English teacher David McCullough, Jr. told them: "You've been pampered, cosseted, doted upon, helmeted, bubble wrapped ... You see, if everyone is special, then no one is. If everyone gets a trophy, trophies become meaningless ...We Americans, to our detriment, have come to love accolades more than genuine achievement." Is this a message teenagers need to hear? Professor Rebecca Stoddart, a developmental psychologist at Saint Mary’s College offers her opinions. Professor's Tips for Blended Families during Holidays (WSBT-AM) Read More Professor's Tips for Blended Families during Holidays (WSBT-AM) January 1, 2012 Holidays and family. The combination can bring joy and anxiety. Trying to visit and buy gifts for two sides of the family can be tricky. But for many, the family is much larger. The fact is, 60% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. About 75% of divorced people remarry and most bring kids into the marriage. According to the Census Bureau, more Americans live with step-families than in nuclear families.Saint Mary’s College associate professor of psychology Catherine Pittman, whose expertise is anxiety and stress, has some tips for the holidays. Saint Mary's Welcomes Director of Human Resources and College Counsel Read More Saint Mary's Welcomes Director of Human Resources and College Counsel January 1, 2012 Saint Mary’s College is pleased to announce and welcome Richard F. Nugent, Jr. to the position of director of human Resources and college counsel. Nugent comes to Saint Mary's with 16 years of human resources experience including six years at the University of Notre Dame. He spent 11 years as a practicing attorney with May Oberfell Lorber in Mishawaka. He has also served as outside counsel to Saint Mary’s College.