FIRST WORD

JOURNEYS — Rooted in History, Making a Difference Today, Inspiring Tomorrows Leaders

Dear Alumnae and Friends,

I hope you enjoy our re-envisioned alumnae publication, now called JOURNEYS, to be published twice a year in April and October and its companion piece eJOURNEYS available four times a year via email and online.

The word “JOURNEYS” sums up College of Saint Mary’s history and our expected future. It’s all about the careful education of women, calling forth the voices and power of women to make decisions and to commit themselves to partnering with others to transform the world. In the words of Scripture, it’s about contributing to a world of “no more war, no more tears, a new heaven and a new earth;” this is the journey.

This issue focuses on this careful education of women in three ways: you’ll read about what the campus offers today, you’ll see stories of our alumnae who are contributing to the education of children now, and you’ll engage with College of Saint Mary’s attempts to respond to the national conversation about the affordability of a college education.

I’m proud of College of Saint Mary for many reasons and one of those reasons is because we’ve always been committed to the future. Our education is rooted in our history but inspires hope in our students no matter their previous circumstances. Our education demands of graduates that they take their place in the drama of life, the process of change.

Quite simply, our education is what Passover and Easter are about…passing over into newness.

Enjoy your read!

Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM