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Belles Shut Out Comets, 3-0 January 2, 2011 The Saint Mary's soccer team had a stronghold on possession of the ball as well as the score in a 3-0 win over Olivet on Saturday.
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Saint Mary's and Notre Dame "Take Back the Night" January 2, 2011 The Saint Mary's College Belles Against Violence Office (BAVO) and the University of Notre Dame Gender Relations Center (GRC) are co-sponsoring Take Back the Night (TBTN), Thursday, April 28. The schools are recognized as one of the TBTN Foundation's “10 Points of Light”—10 locations across the country that will stand in solidarity on the same night, lighting candles to support survivors and to raise awareness for sexual violence and rape. The purpose of TBTN is to literally break the silence surrounding this violence with voices of prayer, chanting and the sharing of stories. Though intended for Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame students, the event is open to the public. The media may cover everything but the Speak Out, in order to respect the privacy of those who intend to share their personal stories.
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Belles Kick Off Season with MIAA Relays January 2, 2011 The 2011-12 swim season officially kicked off today as the Saint Mary's swim team took part in the non-scoring MIAA Relays at Holland Aquatic Center.
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Valencia Earns All-MIAA Second Team Honor January 2, 2011 For the second consecutive season, Saint Mary's midfielder Mollie Valencia was named to the All-MIAA Second Team by the conference's soccer coaches for her efforts during the 2011 campaign.
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Math Professor Shares Fulbright Experiences in Brazil (The Observer) January 2, 2011 During an International Education/Modern Languages Week lecture, mathematics professor Steven Broad shared some of his experiences as a Fulbright Scholar researching in Brazil. Broad researched geometric singularity theory from April through July of this year. His research was mainly conducted at Universidade de São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil, but he also spent time in Goiânia, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro.
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Saint Mary's Announces 1st Art Exhibitions of the Year January 2, 2011 The Moreau Art Galleries and the Department of Art at Saint Mary’s College announces the opening of the first art exhibitions of the academic year, running through September 16. There are two solo exhibits and a SISTAR project installation on display. The public is invited to view the exhibits Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is also invited to an artist reception on Friday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. The Moreau Art Galleries are located in the Moreau Center for the Arts on the Saint Mary’s College campus. All events are free and open to the public.
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Biology Professor Honored with Spes Unica Award January 2, 2011 The Spes Unica Award recognizes a faculty member’s eminent service to Saint Mary’s College. Contributions can be in the area of teaching, scholarship/ creative activity and/or service. This year’s recipient, Professor Nancy Nekvasil, Chair of the Department of Biology, has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the College in all of these areas.
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Marketing Professor Says Halloween Sales a "Treat" for Retailers (WSBT... January 2, 2011 It’s no “trick” but a real “treat” for retailers. Consumers are spending big bucks on Halloween this year. In total, spending is expected to reach $6.9 billion this year, up from $5.8 billion a year ago and more than double what consumers said they would spend in 2005. Joyce Hicks, associate professor of marketing, talks about the marketing of Halloween and how this could be a good indication of what Christmas spending will be like.
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Belles Place Sixth at Storm-Shortened DePauw Small College Classic January 2, 2011 CLAYTON, Ind. - Despite teeing off an hour earlier than originally scheduled due to incoming storms, the 2011 version of the DePauw Small College Classic was cut short due to storms and lightning at Deer Creek Golf Club.