Students Embark on Academic Adventures During January Term  

Whether traveling throughout Rwanda, Haiti or Cambodia; exploring the Emerald Isle; experiencing Sundance or traversing the Bay Area, students continue to participate in extraordinary activities during Jan Term. Read their inspiring stories.   

January Term Speakers Inspire     

This year's Jan Term Speaker Series covered topics from "Changing the World 101" and documenting modern day slavery to one speaker's rediscovery of her Catholic faith. In addition hundreds of people came to the Chapel to listen to the spirited sounds of gospel music for the "Soulful and Sacred" event, which honored the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Check out the photos! 

Saint Mary's "Shark Tank"   

SMC business graduate students will present start-up ideas to a panel of angel investors in the 2nd Annual Saint Mary's College Business Idea Competition. The winner will receive $2,000 cash and get the chance to present his or her idea at the Angel Capital Expo, a Keiretsu Forum premier gathering of the angel capital community. Alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend and vote on their favorite pitch.

SMC Accolades

Alumni Legacy Scholarship 

The deadline for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship application is fast approaching. All applications and materials must be submitted by March 4. Don't let your children or grandchildren miss out on this opportunity!  

Three-Point Madness:  

SMC vs. BYU

The Gaels men's basketball team trailed BYU by two points in the last few seconds of the game on January 16 and then Matthew Dellavedova heaved a three-pointer from mid-court just as the buzzer went off. It went viral as ESPN's play of the day. Did you miss it? Watch the replay.

Men's Rugby Tours Italy 

Men's Lacrosse Alumni and Parent Event a Success  
Men's lacrosse hosted a fun-filled day for alumni, parents and fans. SMC lax supporters spent the day playing lacrosse, attending the men's basketball game and celebrating with a dinner and auction. See photos.

Softball Fourth in PCSC Preseason Poll 
The team begins the season with a trip to Hawaii to take part in the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic on Feb. 7-9.

Feb. 2: 36th Annual Car Drawing 

Feb. 4: Washington, D.C., Alumni Chapter Reception with President Ronald Gallagher  

Feb 7: MBB SMC vs. SCU Pre-game Party (Santa Clara) 

Feb 7: MBB SMC vs. SCU Viewing Party (Reno) 

Feb 7: MBB SMC vs. SCU Viewing Party (Lafayette) 

Feb 9: MBB SMC vs.USD Pre-game Party (San Diego) 

Feb 14: MBB SMC vs.Gonzaga Pre-game Party (Moraga) 

Feb 16: MBB SMC vs. LMU Pre-game Party (Los Angeles) 

Feb. 16: CILSA Saturday of Service

Feb 21: MBB SMC vs. BYU Pre-game Party (Moraga)  

Feb. 22: Baseball Meet the Players Night

Feb 23. KSOE Distinguished Speaker Series-Calvin Terrell, "Enhancing a Learning Culture" 

Feb. 25: Year of the Great(est) Conversation(s): Michael Sandel on the Liberal Arts and the Common Good

Feb 27: Walnut Creek Information Session - M.S. in Accounting

SAVE THE DATE 

Mar. 3: Lavender Alumni Honors

Mar. 4: A Passion for Service to the Public: Generation X and Y Out Front!   

Mar. 9: Way of the Cross: Catholic Liturgical Arts Conference 

Mar. 14: Annual Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon (Sacramento)

Mar. 14: Gael Gathering in the Desert (Palm Springs area) 

Mar. 16: The Great Bay Area Day of Service for Schools 

Mar. 16: MFA Scholarship Fund Benefit (San Francisco)

May 13: 34th Annual Gael Golf Classic at (Blackhawk CC)

May 25: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony  

May 26: Graduate Commencement Ceremony  

July 19-21: Alumni Reunion 2013 

Event Questions?

Contact us at (925) 631-8744 or events@stmarys-ca.edu.