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April 2nd, 2012
SMWC equestrian students advance to nationals
Advancing to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Competition are two members of the western equestrian team at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
April 2nd, 2012
The tradition continues -- SMWC Ring Day
The year 2012 marked the 90th Ring Ceremony at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). Ring Day has been one of most highly anticipated events of the student’s college experience.
March 28th, 2012
Alejandra Tellez signs letter of intent with The Woods
Tellez’s talents as a smooth technical player and tenacious defender are well-known in northwest Indiana. Her academic accomplishments are even greater.
March 28th, 2012
SMWC to lead environmental cleanup
The Sustainability Club at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College enhances the quality of life on campus and in the community with a number of sustainability initiatives. The club invites the Wabash Valley community to join them in its second annual cleanup effort at the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area. It will take place along the west bank of the Wabash River between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute. Operation:Wabashiki is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 28th, 2012
The Woods showing documentary “Sound of Mumbai: The Musical”
Music has the power to change lives. This is certainly the hope of the poverty-stricken children in the documentary “The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical.” A showing of the film will be on April 11, 2012, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), in the Cecilian Auditorium, at 7 p.m.
March 28th, 2012
O’Rourke-Dyer named VP of Advancement at The Woods
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen O’Rourke-Dyer as vice president for advancement, with responsibility for development, alumnae/i relations and advancement services. She begins her duties on April 2, 2012.
March 27th, 2012
Jabali Afrika to perform at The Woods
Keyna’s afro-rock group, Jabali Afrika, brings a distinctive sound of powerful percussions and big vocal harmonies. They will perform at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Four-Star Series on April 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Cecilian Auditorium.
March 23rd, 2012
A vacation that changes lives: Woods students help children during spring break
SMWC students spent their spring break, March 10-16, 2012, helping New Orleans Head Start teachers by cleaning rooms, monitoring children and setting up activities. They worked one-on-one with children by reading books, supervising play and getting directly involved in their activities.
March 20th, 2012
Trading vacation for volunteering: SMWC group dives into the tornado cleanup effort for spring break
On March 13 and 15, more than 20 SMWC students, staff and alumnae trekked down to tornado ravaged parts of southern Indiana with donations, supplies and helping hands.
March 15th, 2012
Rachel Leslie named advancement director
In her new role, Leslie will support advancement efforts of the College in alumnae/i relations, annual giving, major and planned giving, grants development, donor stewardship, research, and data management. She will manage comprehensive advancement programs with the goal of increasing philanthropic support.
March 13th, 2012
$10,000 Pittcon grant expands technology access in SMWC science labs
SMWC is one of 12 schools to receive funding for new technology upgrades in the science labs from the Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon) Memorial National College Grant.
March 8th, 2012
Four-Star Series presents Vera Bradley
The Vera Bradley company, a leader in fashionable quilted handbags, luggage and accessories, will be featured at the Four-Star Series at SMWC. Jill Nichols, executive vice president for Vera Bradley, will deliver and engaging presentation on the Vera Bradley story on March 21, 2012. The event is free and open to the public.