Icons on Display at Library for All Saints Month and Advent Read More Icons on Display at Library for All Saints Month and Advent January 1, 2011 In recognition of November as All Saints Month and the beginning of the season of Advent, which begins November 27, the Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s College will exhibit icons by artist Janet Johnson of Mishawaka. The exhibit features portraits of Christ and the saints painted in traditional icon style, along with drawings of the Madonna and Jesus. Johnson’s work will be on exhibit from October 31 through December 22. Economics Professor Says 7 Billion People Not a Concern (WSBT-TV) Read More Economics Professor Says 7 Billion People Not a Concern (WSBT-TV) January 1, 2011 According to the United Nations, the global population reached 7 billion people this week. Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, has watched the world's population soar in his lifetime. Since 1960 it gained a billion people nearly every 12 years. But he doesn’t think we should worry about the supply of natural resources or food or energy costs. "I sort of dismiss a lot of the doomsday projections that are out there," said Measell. "Based upon what the past has been I’m confident technology and human ingenuity will be able to provide for what the future will be." Future of women religious is bright, says theologian (National Catholic Reporter) Read More Future of women religious is bright, says theologian (National Catholi... January 1, 2011 The Center for Spirituality recently welcomed Sister Sandra Schneiders, IHM, to campus for her lecture titled “The Future of Religious Life”. The lecture was held in conjunction with the “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” exhibit, which opened this month at the Center for History in South Bend. Author Grant Bailie Coming to Saint Mary’s for Reading Read More Author Grant Bailie Coming to Saint Mary’s for Reading January 1, 2011 The Saint Mary’s College Department of English is proud to host fiction author Grant Bailie on Monday, October 10. Student's life-defining moment in Africa Read More Student's life-defining moment in Africa January 1, 2011 Saint Mary's Music Professor Creates Music for Haiti Read More Saint Mary's Music Professor Creates Music for Haiti January 1, 2011 Thousands of homeless Haitians and other poor citizens are riding out Tropical Storm Emily today in flimsy shanties and tents as the storm comes on shore. Torrential rains of up to 20” are expected across a country where more than 600,000 people still live without shelter after last year's earthquake. Commemorating Kristallnacht, Reflecting on Holocaust Read More Commemorating Kristallnacht, Reflecting on Holocaust January 1, 2011 A weeklong series at Saint Mary's College to reflect on the Holocaust—why it matters today and how to prevent genocide and structural violence in our world. Political Science Professor on GOP Presidential Race (WSBT-AM) Read More Political Science Professor on GOP Presidential Race (WSBT-AM) January 1, 2011 It's almost 2012, the year of the presidential election, and there is no clear GOP candidate front runner. Political science professor Sean Savage is interviewed on what to expect as the caucus and primary season is about to get underway. Accounting Students Place First in INCPAS Collegiate Contest, Again! Read More Accounting Students Place First in INCPAS Collegiate Contest, Again! January 1, 2011 For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary’s College was awarded first place in the annual Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) Case Study Competition. Teams from all Indiana colleges and universities with accounting programs were invited to compete. About a dozen schools participated this year and six were chosen as finalists.