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SMC students hold panel on mental illness
SMC hosts Unity Garden Prayer Service
Saint Mary's appoints new Board of Trustee members
The Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees welcomed six new members to its ranks July 17, including one student trustee with full voting powers.
Twenty Thanks
Professor shares new poetry book
SMC Dance Marathon races for the kids
SMC series fosters relationship between faith, reason
SMC opens satellite writing center
Madeleva lecturer discusses global economy
Thursday, the Saint Mary’s Center for Spirituality presented the 29th Madeleva Lecture. Christine Firer Hinze spoke at the lecture, titled “Glass Ceilings and Dirt Floors: Women, Work, Catholic Social Teaching and the Global Economy.”
Students run 5k to fight homelessness
A group of Saint Mary’s students, faculty and administrators participated in the Homeward Bound 5K for St. Joseph County on Saturday. The Homeward Bound run/walk contributed to local organizations to fight homelessness and provide housing. Saint Mary’s Student Government Sssociation (SGA), organized a group of more than 40 members of the Saint Mary’s community to participate in the event. Saint Mary’s senior Kat Sullivan, who organized the event, said it was fun to dress up as superheroes and help local organizations. “We’re supposed to represent the superheroes of South Bend, the organizations that really give back to the community, so we were representing Center for the Homeless and Hannah’s House, so all the funds that we raised will go to those organizations,” Sullivan said. Duane Wilson, chair of Homeward Bound for St. Joseph County, said this is the seventh annual Homeward Bound 5K in St. Joseph County and the third year the Robinson Community Learning Center has hosted the event. “The Homeward Bound 5K is to bring awareness and raise funds for affordable housing and to support the homeless,” Wilson said. “Last year we raised $16,000 and [the money] gets divided up between five agencies that support the needs of homelessness, specifically Bridges out of Poverty, Habitat for Humanity, Hannah’s House, Center for the Homeless, Hope Ministries and the Robinson Community Learning Center.” First year student Elizabeth Chandler said she had a great time participating in the race with her friends and was happy she could contribute to helping Hannah’s House and Center for the Homeless. “The Homeward Bound was my first 5K I’ve ever done, and it felt so great knowing I not only completed this race, but I also helped fight homelessness and poverty,” Chandler said. “It was a really rewarding experience”. First year student Maureen Daday dressed up as Batman. “I thought the atmosphere was awesome because everyone was so excited to help the local organizations in South Bend,” Daday said. “People from Saint Mary’s really wanted to help out, and it was cool seeing all the students come together and run for a good cause, I will definitely participate in the Homeward Bound next year.” Bethel College, Notre Dame, Holy Cross and Saint Mary’s were asked to form groups for the event. Senior Kat Sullivan said that participating in events that benefit local organizations have made her realize how important it is to give back to the community. “I see firsthand what the Center can do for the South Bend community by working with the guests at the Center for the Homeless, so I realize how important events like the Homeward Bound 5K are,” Sullivan said. “… These organizations do so much for the South Bend community, and it’s important for us to give back.”
Treasure your heroes
Saint Mary's professor earns service recognition
Belles host frugal fashion show fundraiser
Participants in Monday’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrifty Belles fashion show proved that students can save money and support a good cause, all while expanding their wardrobes. Chloe Deranek, president of the St. Vincent de Paul club at Saint Mary’s said she wanted the Thrifty Belles fashion show, held in the dining hall, to inform students that thrift shopping is something students can do to find clothes for their everyday wardrobe. “Thrift shopping isn’t just for people who cannot afford designer clothes, crazy outfits and themed dances and sporting events,” Deranek said. “You can buy everyday things.” SMC students modeled St. Vincent’s thrift store clothing throughout the day in the Student Center. First-year student Caleigh Branigan modeled for the fashion show and said all SMC students should visit St. Vincent’s for some great clothes. “The actual show was a great experience, but thrifting was even better, I was able to buy so many great things for under 10 dollars and all the clothes were very fashionable,” Branigan said. “Saint Mary’s students would love thrifting at St. Vincent’s, especially if they’re looking for an adventure and cute new clothes.” Anne Watson, executive director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, said it is important to have events like the Thrifty Belles fashion show to raise awareness of St. Vincent’s mission. “The proceeds we make from reselling items that are donated to us help us fund our programming,” Watson said. “We provide food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance and self-sufficiency programs to over 84,000 people a year in St. Joseph County.” Watson said SMC students can have a part of allowing the organization to reinvest in their mission and help the community. “[Our store] is very close to campus, and we have a huge Notre Dame section so you can get shirts, shorts and other things at the fraction of the price you would get them at the bookstore, plus you’re helping a good cause,” Watson said. “Every time you shop [at St. Vincent de Paul] you are helping someone in need.” Duranek said she wanted to have a fashion show to exhibit the different types of clothes being sold at St. Vincent’s. “You can buy everyday things like casual outfits or clothes you can wear to interviews,” Duranek said. “We really wanted to make a statement to girls that shopping at St. Vincent’s is not only going to save your wallet, but it’s also going to help other people.” Watson said she enjoyed working with the St. Vincent’s club at Saint Mary’s and she hopes the fashion show will encourage students to contribute to St. Vincent’s in any way possible. “I know a lot of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students are socially conscious and get involved in the community, so this is another way to get involved in the community and live out our shared Catholic identity through shopping,” she said. Contact Alaina Anderson at aander02@saintmarys.ed