“Boy with the Striped Pajamas” Film Read More “Boy with the Striped Pajamas” Film January 2, 2011 Film screening followed by discussion with Saint Mary's College history professor David Stefancic. Philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to Deliver McMahon Aquinas Lecture Read More Philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to Deliver McMahon Aquinas Lecture January 2, 2011 Saint Mary's College is proud to announce that renowned moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre, the Rev. John A. O'Brien Senior Research Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, will deliver the annual McMahon Aquinas Lecture. The title of his talk is “How Truth is Known though Error: Rereading Aquinas’s Project at ‘Summa Theologiae’ Ia-IIae, qq. 1 and 2”. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28 in O’Laughlin Auditorium. A reception follows. The public is cordially invited to attend the lecture and reception, which are sponsored by the Edna and George McMahon Aquinas Chair in Philosophy. Art Exhibit Opening: Children of the Holocaust Read More Art Exhibit Opening: "Children of the Holocaust" January 2, 2011 Gallery talk by exhibit curator Misti Garner about the artwork and poetry of local children in crisis reflecting on the experience of the Holocaust. NFCA Announces 2011 All-Academic Awards Read More NFCA Announces 2011 All-Academic Awards January 2, 2011 The Saint Mary's College softball program was recognized as an All-Academic Team while four members of the 2011 softball squad earned All-America Scholar Athlete recognition. Holocaust Survivor Lecture Read More Holocaust Survivor Lecture January 2, 2011 A lecture by Aaron Elster, child Holocaust survivor: "The Power to Make a Difference: Healing the World Through Our Everyday Lives" Paton Tabbed MIAA Offensive Player of the Week Read More Paton Tabbed MIAA Offensive Player of the Week January 2, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's senior midfielder Taylor Paton has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in the Defiance Classic last weekend. Mahoney Earns MIAA Player of the Week Honor Read More Mahoney Earns MIAA Player of the Week Honor January 2, 2011 The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Saint Mary’s guard Patsy Mahoney its Player of the Week in women’s basketball for games played through November 27. Young people love their technology, survey says (Fox 28) Read More Young people love their technology, survey says (Fox 28) January 1, 2011 One in three college students thinks the Internet is as vital as air, food, water and shelter. That's according to the results of a worldwide survey taken by computer networking giant Cisco. The survey revealed that and a whole lot more about the under-30 generation, or "Generation Y." Fox 28 interviewed Joy Piazza, visiting assistant professor of communication studies, about young adults' dependence on technology and social media. Also interviewed fro this story are Cara Rectanus '13 and Sarah Monte '14. Chemistry professor shares passion for science Read More Chemistry professor shares passion for science January 1, 2011 1/7/11 (Fox 28)—It's Winter Break, but the chemistry labs are buzzing with activity. Chemistry professor Toni Barstis is conducting labs this week with 10th graders from a Trinity School at Greenlawn in South Bend. The idea came out of conversations between Barstis, a Trinity parent, and Trinity chemistry teacher Katy McShane who both sought to provide students with more lab experience. McShane passed away in the fall. Barstis said she thinks McShane would be very pleased to see their idea come to fruition.