What Woods Giving Day Means to Me
Lillie Gendel, junior mathematics major I applied to college in 2020, a year marked by its tumultuous events. Fate seemed to guide me to Saint Mary-of-the-…
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Why should you attend graduate school?
Attending graduate school can be a rewarding decision, but there are many factors to consider, like goals, personal circumstances and career aspirations yo…
How to start the spring semester off strong
1. Find your zoneA new year brings motivation. Before starting classes, make sure to outline your schedule. Think about when the best times to study and do…
A vision moving forward: a message from the SMWC Associate Vice President for Athletics
By Kevin Lanke, associate vice president for athletics After 25 years working in the athletic department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, I was look…
Tips to make the most of your winter break
As hard as it may be to believe, Christmas break is here, which means a break from classes, study sessions and exams. For college students, a break often m…
The season of Christmas: a message from Campus Ministry
By Tim Tesmer, campus minister In the live-action movie version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, little Cindy Lou Who asks in song, “Wher…
Reflection: The innovation of Sister Jeanne Knoerle and the creation of WED
By Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, ’74, general superior of the Sisters of Providence and SMWC trustee I am Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, ’74, the General Superior of…
Tips to get through finals week
Time flies when you’re having fun! The 2023 fall semester was one to remember. This semester consisted of many memories, from athletic events to beloved …
A message from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
By Terry Bowe, associate vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and human resources The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Saint M…
Providence prevails as student named after Saint Mother Theodore Guerin attends SMWC
“All paths lead back to The Woods,” a phrase often repeated by students, alumni, friends and members of The Woods family. For Guerin Cassell, a current…
What it is like to be an international student at SMWC
By Ezequiel Fernandez Carunchio, junior business administration major Moving to the United States to start my college career was a major change in my life.…
Perspectives From Around the World: Brazil, Colombia and England
To celebrate International Education Week, several international students shared their perspectives on what it’s like to be an international student in t…