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Quest Project: Poetry Reading

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:10:46 -0500

Start: Nov 19 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Nov 19 2008 - 8:00pm

The Center for Spirituality presents a Quest Project: Poetry Reading

Student Center - Student Center Lounge - 7 pm

Poetry Reading by Jerome L. McElroy, SMC Business and Economics Professor "Sacramentality of Nature: A Poetic Quest to Understanding the Gospel".

For more information on the Center for Spirituality, please visit: http://www3.saintmarys.edu/spirituality

Women's HS Choir Festival

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:52:14 -0400

Start: Nov 20 2008 - 8:00am

End: Nov 21 2008 - 5:00pm

The Music Department hosts the Women's High School Choir Festival each year at Saint Mary's College.

Activities will take place in O'Laughlin and the Little Theatre.

For more information, please visit the Music Dept. at:

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~music/

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Faculty and Staff Potluck

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:47:48 -0400

Start: Nov 20 2008 - 11:30am

End: Nov 20 2008 - 1:00pm

The Division for Mission will sponsor a college wide potluck for faculty and staff in Le Mans Hall from 11:30-1:00.

Please bring canned foods to contribute to the local Saint Vincent De Paul Society.

Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:41:23 -0500

Start: Nov 20 2008 - 6:00pm

End: Nov 20 2008 - 8:00pm

The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership presents Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation.

Haggar Parlor - 6 pm

The pre-departure orientation is required for all students who will study abroad in Spring 2009. Two sessions are available on November 20 and November 24 and students may attend either one. The orientation will cover important topics, such as, preparation for the trip, health and safety, emergency contact, intercultural development, etc.

For more information on the Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership, please visit http://centerforwomeninleadership.org/

Professor's Choice Film Series "El Espiritu de la Colmena"

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:53:15 -0400

Start: Nov 20 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Nov 20 2008 - 9:00pm

The "Professor's Choice" Film Series presents "El Espiritu de la Colmena" (Victor Erice, 1973).

Introduced by Jennifer Zachman (Modern Languages, Spanish).

College Student Center, Vander Vennet Theatre - 7 pm

Widely regarded as a masterpiece of Spanish cinema, this allegorical tale is set in a remote village in the 1940s. The life in the village is calm and uneventful -- an allegory of Spanish life after General Franco’s victory in the Spanish Civil War. While their father (Fernando FernaTeresa Gin Gomez) studies bees in his beehive and their mother (Theresa Gimpera) writes letters to a non-existent correspondent, two young girls, Ana (Ana Torrent) and Isabel (Isabel Telleria, go to see James Whale’s Frankenstein at a local cinema. Though they can hardly understand the concept, both girls are deeply impressed with the moment when a little girl gives a flower to the monster. Isabel, the older sister, tells Ana that the monster actually exists as a spirit that you can't see unless you know how to approach him. Ana starts wandering around the countryside in search of the kind creature. Instead, she meets an army deserter, who is hiding in a barn. The film received critical accolades for its subtle and masterful use of cinematic language and the expressive performance of the young Ana Torrent. ~ Yuri GermanIt is generally accepted that a political meaning has to be decoded whenever looking at this movie (it was filmed in the last years of Franco's dictatorship in Spain, and the story takes place in 1940, a year after the Spanish Civil War ended). But I suggest that one should firstly pay attention to the closest level of meaning: that is, just looking at the plain story narrated, metaphors aside. As 30 years after it was filmed so many people all over the world finds the movie fascinating it must be because of its emotive story about childhood universe, narrated in a poetically quiet tone.The life of Ana, a five year-old girl living in a little village of Castille, is subverted after watching James Whale's "Frankenstein" in a mobile cinema (the scene in itself is a cherished sample on the sociology of movie-going). The non appropriate for children movie raises questions in Ana, who is fascinated by the mystery of the Monster -or Spirit- as her older sister tells her that he lives close to their large house. For Ana, the heart of this mystery is the discovery of death amidst the lies of her sister and the oppressing family environment, dominated by the effects of war. Ana will be devoted to looking for the Spirit-Monster and when she finds a wounded fugitive soldier (a superb scene without words) she will feed and clothe him as she takes him for the Spirit; later on she will be shocked by the discovery of death. The mixture of reality and fantasy in a child's mind when dealing with the mysteries of life and death in the context of an alienated family and the devastated landscape of the postwar period in Spain, is the main story narrated from Ana's point of view.There are other stories which can be interpreted in several ways: the enigmatic life of the father, devoted to writing about social organization of bees; the mother writing to a distant beloved one; the sister, who deceives Ana with stories and playing death. These other plots convey other meanings to the movie; in a second level of meaning it is possible to interpret the beehive and the large house as a metaphor for the isolated Spain after the war, the monster as the incarnation of totalitarianism (made up of death bodies and the mind of a criminal), the two sisters as the metaphor of the two bands that fought in the fratricide Spanish War, and even the encounter of Ana with the fugitive soldier could be interpreted as the impossibility for this two bands of the country for becoming reconciled. There was a political intention for the movie, but is the plain story of the discoveries in childhood what gives the film a lasting preeminence. It also stands out for the great cinematography and the acting of children. ~ rudronriver.

Syracuse at Notre Dame

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:48:24 -0400

Start: Nov 22 2008 - 2:30pm

End: Nov 22 2008 - 6:00pm

Notre Dame home football games impact campus life at Saint Mary's. Expect traffic to be affected four hours before kickoff and four hours after the game. Proceeds from campus parking benefit the Athletics Department at Saint Mary's.

Home Basketball Game vs. Wheaton

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:56:40 -0400

Start: Nov 25 2008 - 6:00pm

End: Nov 25 2008 - 9:00pm

All home basketball games are held in the Angela Athletic facility.

Go Belles!

For a complete Saint Mary's basketball schedule, click here:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Thanksgiving break

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:57:41 -0400

Start: Nov 26 2008 - 12:00am

End: Nov 26 2008 - 11:59pm

No classes are held on campus but many offices will remain open on this day.

All college events may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Thanksgiving Day

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:58:43 -0400

Start: Nov 27 2008 - 12:00am

End: Nov 27 2008 - 11:59pm

The College is closed on Thanksgiving Day.

All college events may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Thanksgiving break

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:59:23 -0400

Start: Nov 28 2008 - 12:00pm

End: Nov 28 2008 - 11:59pm

No classes will be held on campus during Thansgiving break and most offices will be closed.

All college events may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Home Basketball Game vs. Otterbein

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:00:11 -0400

Start: Nov 29 2008 - 6:00pm

End: Nov 29 2008 - 9:00pm

All home basketball games are held in the Angela Athletic facility.

Go Belles!

For a complete Saint Mary's basketball schedule, click here:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Home Basketball Game vs. U of Chicago

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:01:09 -0400

Start: Nov 30 2008 - 3:00pm

End: Nov 30 2008 - 6:00pm

All home basketball games are held in the Angela Athletic facility.

Go Belles!

For a complete Saint Mary's basketball schedule, click here:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Home Basketball Game vs. Trine

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:02:48 -0400

Start: Dec 3 2008 - 7:30pm

End: Dec 3 2008 - 10:30pm

All home basketball games are held in the Angela Athletic facility.

Go Belles!

For a complete Saint Mary's basketball schedule, click here:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Senior Preview Day

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:03:56 -0400

Start: Dec 5 2008 - 8:00am

End: Dec 5 2008 - 5:00pm

The Admissions Office will host Senior Preview Day for prospective students. Most activities will take place in the College Student Center.

For more information, please visit:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/choose

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Madrigal Dinners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:04:55 -0400

Start: Dec 5 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Dec 5 2008 - 9:00pm

A Saint Mary’s holiday tradition, the annual Madrigal Dinner is a re-enactment of a Renaissance-era holiday feast with colorfully attired singers, instrumentalists, jugglers, a jester, and a lord of the manor. The Madrigal Singers are made up of students selected from the Saint Mary's Women's Choir. Sodexho Food Service prepares a meal fit for a king, with each course introduced by trumpet fanfares and served by costumed waiters in the Regina North Lounge. Presented on the first weekend of December, the four performances sell out far in advance. For ticket information, call the Saint Mary’s Box Office at (574) 284-4626.

Madrigal Dinners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:06:04 -0400

Start: Dec 6 2008 - 2:00pm

End: Dec 6 2008 - 4:00pm

A Saint Mary’s holiday tradition, the annual Madrigal Dinner is a reenactment of a Renaissance era holiday feast with colorfully attired singers, instrumentalists, jugglers, a jester, and a lord of the manor. The Madrigal Singers are made up of students selected from the Saint Mary's Women's Choir.

Sodexho Food Service prepares a meal fit for a king, with each course introduced by trumpet fanfares and served by costumed waiters in the Regina North Lounge. Presented on the first weekend of December, the four performances sell out far in advance. For ticket information, call the Saint Mary’s Box Office at (574) 284-4626.

Home Basketball Game vs. Calvin

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:07:13 -0400

Start: Dec 6 2008 - 3:00pm

End: Dec 6 2008 - 6:00pm

All home basketball games are held in the Angela Athletic facility.

Go Belles!

For a complete Saint Mary's basketball schedule, click here:

http://www3.saintmarys.edu/basketball-schedule

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Christopher's Christmas

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:23:11 -0400

Start: Dec 6 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Dec 6 2008 - 9:00pm

Werbrouck School of Dance presents Christopher's Christmas in the Moreau Center for the Arts - O'Laughlin Auditorium.

For more information, please visit http://www.danceeducation.net/

Tickets may be purchased from the Saint Mary's College Box Office at (574)284-4626 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

Madrigal Dinners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:08:27 -0400

Start: Dec 6 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Dec 6 2008 - 9:00pm

Christopher's Christmas

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:23:56 -0400

Start: Dec 7 2008 - 2:00pm

End: Dec 7 2008 - 4:00pm

Werbrouck School of Dance presents Christopher's Christmas in the Moreau Center for the Arts - O'Laughlin Auditorium.

For more information, please visit http://www.danceeducation.net/

Tickets may be purchased from the Saint Mary's College Box Office at (574)284-4626 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

Madrigal Dinners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:09:46 -0400

Start: Dec 7 2008 - 2:00pm

End: Dec 7 2008 - 4:00pm

The Music Department hosts Madrigal Dinners, featuring sacred music under the direction of Dr. Nancy Menk and a feast prepared by Sodexho.

The event begins in Regina North Lounge at 2:30 P.M.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~music/events.html

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~tickets/

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Student Music Recital

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:11:44 -0400

Start: Dec 8 2008 - 12:00pm

End: Dec 8 2008 - 1:00pm

The Music Department will host a Student Recital in Haggar Parlor at Noon.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~music/

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

last day of classes

Fri, 11 May 2007 09:18:50 -0400

Start: Dec 11 2008 - 8:00am

End: Dec 11 2008 - 5:00pm

December 11 is the last day of classes for the fall semester.

Lessons and Carols

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:12:57 -0400

Start: Dec 14 2008 - 7:30pm

End: Dec 14 2008 - 9:30pm

The SMC Music Department hosts this event each Christmas. Admission is free.

Lessons and Carols is presented at the Church of Loretto.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~music/events.html

http://www.saintmarys.edu/~tickets/

All campus activities may be viewed at:

http://spev.saintmarys.edu/VirtualEMSCampus/

Late Night Breakfast

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:53:14 -0400

Start: Dec 15 2008 - 10:00pm

End: Dec 15 2008 - 11:59pm

The Office of Student Involvement sponsors a late night breakfast for students as they prepare to go into finals week.