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Blood drive held at SMC

By The Observer · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009

The Office of Civil and Social Engagement (OCSE) gave students the opportunity to save lives with a Red Cross blood drive in the Student Center lounge from noon until 6 p.m. yesterday.

Decorations awake Christmas spirit

By The Observer · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009

Football season may be over, but another is just beginning, as festive decorations have appeared on dorms and lights have been hung to brighten buildings and trees around campus to commemorate the holidays.

College's candygrams raise money for charity

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

With the hope raising money for charity while getting students in the holiday spirit of giving, Saint Mary's College is selling candygrams as a part of the 12 Days of Christmas program.

New SUB controller appointed

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

In its weekly meeting Tuesday, the Council of Representatives discussed a number of pressing campus issues, the first being the appointment of Matt Howard to the position of Chief Controller for the Student Union Board (SUB).

Four more clubs to receive funding

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

As finals quickly approach, the Saint Mary's community is preparing for the stress that is to follow. The Saint Mary's Student Government Association (SGA) approved sponsorships for four different clubs at their meeting Monday night, most with study break themes in mind.

NASCAR team wins competition

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Notre Dame's NASCAR Kinetics: Marketing in Motion team came away victorious this weekend at the national competition in Miami, team member and Notre Dame sophomore Cate Hefele said.

New CIF incentive launched

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Students who fill out their Course Instructor Feedback forms (CIFs) this semester will be able to view their grades about a week earlier than students who do not, Vice President and Associate Provost of Undergraduate Studies Dennis Jacobs said.

Students share plans for break

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Typically when people think of Thanksgiving, they think of football, turkey and all the trimmings; however, Notre Dame and Saint Mary's students are thinking family, friends and service.

iTunes U set to offer class content on Web

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Last week, Notre Dame announced the launch of iTunes U, a partnership with Apple that allows schools to offer multimedia content on the Web, according to Todd Woodward, associate vice president for marketing communications.

IT addresses Zimbra issues, updates servers

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Saint Mary's Information Technology (IT) department is "absolutely" working to address the issues currently involved with Zimbra, Saint Mary's e-mail provider, Doug McKeown, senior technology engineer at the College, said.

CSAP recommendations take effect

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

The Committee on Sexual Assault Prevention (CSAP), along with student government, offered 22 recommendations last spring, Ann Firth, associate vice president for Student Affairs said, and several of those recommendations have been implemented in the 2009-10 academic year.

Poorman to step down at end of school year

By The Observer · Monday, Nov. 23, 2009

Fr. Mark Poorman, vice president for Student Affairs, will step down from his position at the end of the school year, the University announced Tuesday.