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SMC dual degree program grows

The enrollment in college engineering programs around the nation has reached its highest level in 30 years, according to the American Association of Engineering Education, and Saint Mary's College is no exception. The Engineering Dual Degree Program at Saint Mary's has grown since its establishment in 1977.

Foreign RAs visit for inspiration

When a Catholic university in Mexico decided to start a residential dorm program for its students five years ago — the first such program in a country where most students live at home during college — the university needed an established example of Catholic residential living to learn from.

Dash raises funds for charity

Even though the course looked decorated for Halloween, the participants in Psi Chi's "Monster Dash" 5K weren't ghouls and goblins, although some were dressed in costumes.

Pep rallies undergo revisions

This fall has seen the implementation of a multitude of changes to the format of pep rallies at Notre Dame, and while student participation fluctuated from week to week, student government is overall pleased with the results.

Gas leak evacuees gather in JACC

Author investigates man behind sports phrase

Pulitzer Prize nominated sports writer Jack Cavanuagh places the phrase "Win one for the Gipper" as one the most famous expressions in sports history, but he said not many people know about the man who uttered those famous words.

Subway exec discusses brand, ND

Experts analyze disordered eating

Travel alert affects students abroad

With the State Department's recent release of a general travel alert for all Americans in Europe, Notre Dame's Office of International Studies (OIS) took extra precautions to enhance awareness of the alert and to ensure the safety of its students studying or traveling abroad.

Grads work to make difference

The original version of this article misquoted what 1981 alumnus Terrence Keeley said about the Financial Hippocratic Oath. Keeley said the Financial Hippocratic Oath is based on the Golden Rule and relates to the relationship between financial service providers and their clients. It has nothing to do with relationships between competitors, as stated in the article. The Observer regrets this error.

SMC security officials release crime statistics

Crime at Saint Mary's College continued to stay low last year, according to an annual report released by the College's security department Tuesday.

ND ranks among top 20

Notre Dame moved up one spot in U.S. News & World Report's recent list of best universities, passing Emory University to claim No. 19.

Panel discusses eating disorders, body image

Eating disorders and body image issues are a major part of the competition and perfectionism present among Notre Dame students, panelists said Wednesday evening.

OIS to offer program in Senegal

Notre Dame students studying French will have a new study abroad option when the University offers a program in Africa in the spring of 2012.

ND's Ph.D. ranks improve

The National Research Council (NRC) recently ranked doctorate programs throughout the nation and evaluated Notre Dame's programs more positively than it had in the past.

Students discuss local restaurant discounts

During its meeting Wednesday, the College's Student Government Association (SGA) discussed a program that would give Saint Mary's, Notre Dame and Holy Cross students discounts at local restaurants.

Members pledge for peace

Student Senate pledged official support for peace efforts in the face of possible civil war between the northern and southern parts of Sudan at its meeting Wednesday.

ASU students to visit during football game

Arizona State University (ASU) students and staff will experience the energy that electrifies the Notre Dame community on a home football weekend when they visit campus for the upcoming Pittsburgh game.

Traveling Bishops discuss peace in Sudan

Bishop Paride Taban and Bishop Daniel Adwok Kur are part of a Sudanese religious coalition traveling to Europe and the United States looking to stave off a civil war in their country. With high-level meetings arranged in Washington, D.C., and with the United Nations in New York City, the two traveled to America a week early in order to begin their appeal at Notre Dame.

Past SMC president dies at 89

Former president of Saint Mary's College Dr. Edward L. Henry died Sept. 30. He was 89.