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September 12th, 2014
SMWC music therapy professor presents at Dine with a Doc
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) Director of Master’s of Art in Music Therapy, Tracy Richardson presented at Senior Education Ministries, Dine with a Doc – West Terre Haute on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Richardson spoke on the topic of music therapy and wellness/quality of life.
September 12th, 2014
SMWC hosts Mari Hulman George Thoroughbred Adoption
Thoroughbred track horses await their new homes and second careers, which will be realized at the Mari Hulman George Thoroughbred Adoption at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). Although the adoptable horses from the Mari Hulman George Circle S Ranch are retiring from racing,
September 10th, 2014
Perfect Melody
For Briana Priester, a small “Hello” can be huge. The board certified music therapist experienced a true breakthrough with one of her clients during a traditional weekly session. Asking her client, a young boy with autism, questions about time, colors and his family, Priester began to sing as she continued her questions.
September 9th, 2014
SMWC moves up in rankings, again
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) moves up the ranks from number 18 to number 16 as one of the best colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 Edition of Best Colleges.
August 29th, 2014
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce names Leslie as Athena Award winner
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce hosted its 101st Annual Meeting on August 27, 2014 featuring the presentation of four prestigious business awards – including the ATHENA Leadership award...
August 28th, 2014
Aspiring To The Next Level
Jessica Pitts has an impressive resume. Working for the Wabash Valley Community Foundation (WVCF), Pitts has had the chance to work on numerous projects for the nonprofit agency
August 21st, 2014
SMWC welcomes a new class of Woodsies
Treasured belongings, feelings of anticipation and new students – these are what filled the vehicles entering the front gates of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) this morning. President Dottie King, Ph.D., greeted each student as they drove down The Avenue toward their future.
August 21st, 2014
Opening Day Liturgy 2014
As Saint-May-of-the Woods College begins the 2014-15 academic year, we invite everyone to Opening Day Liturgy.
August 19th, 2014
It's Never Too Late To Aspire Higher
As a young nursing student, Thomas graduated from The Indiana State Teachers College (now known as Indiana State University) in 1963 with a nursing certification. At that time, nurses did not earn a degree and took science classes at Union Hospital.
August 13th, 2014
SMWC students attend National Leadership Conference
This summer, three Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) students traveled to Nashville, Tenn., for the National Leadership Conference, hosted by Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL). SMWC Phi Beta Lambda members Bethany Arrigo, Heather Davis and Jessica McManus earned the opportunity to compete at the national level after placing in competitive events at the State Leadership Conference this past spring.
August 7th, 2014
An emerging trend in alternative therapy helps veterans deal with trauma, find hope
As soldiers they carry into combat radios, guns, supplies and, sometimes, sadly, the bodies of strangers and even friends. As veterans they carry the burden of these memories with them back into their lives.
August 7th, 2014
New wellness and sports marketing coordinator at The Woods
With the anticipation of the new Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) campus, along with a new Pomeroy Wellness Program, the College welcomes Jennifer Kersey, wellness and sports marketing coordinator, to lead this effort.
