Events & Communications

The Latest in Academic Affairs

Use the links below to explore the various events and newsletters from the Office of Academic Affairs and see what all you might have missed as well as what's in store.

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Academic Affairs Events

October 16 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Nuventive Hands-on workshop -3 (In-person) On-campus

October 22 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CourseDog Workshop: New Course & Program Proposals Online

October 23 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Nuventive Hands-on workshop -4 (Virtual) Online

November 11 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Grants Workshop 1: Finding External Funding to Support Your Scholarly Project Online

Academic Affairs 2026-2027 Calendar

Use the link below to access the full calendar of Academic Affairs events for this year, including event details, times, locations, and more.

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Past Calendars

2024-2025

Academic Affairs News & Notes

Browse past issues of the Academic Affairs monthly newsletter for a glimpse at the various reports and initiatives shared with staff and faculty throughout the year, as well as exciting updates from across the college.

Faculty honored in 2025 Scholars Reception

Issue No. 1

March 21, 2025
Our inaugural issue of the new Notes from Academic Affairs newsletter includes a Greeting from Provost Carol Ann Gittens, information on campus safety, student privacy, the Nursing Program, and more.

Issue No. 2

September 2, 2025
This issue marks the start of the 2025–2026 academic year, introducing the inaugural College Theme of the Year, welcoming new faculty and Nursing students, sharing updates on unification, and more.

Issue No. 3

October 13, 2025
This issue highlights continued progress across Academic Affairs, updates on the unification of the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Science, celebrates our faculty achievements, and more.

Issue No. 4

November 17, 2025
This issue provides updates on the searches for new deans in the Kalmanovitz School of Education and the new School of Arts & Sciences, library renovations, ongoing efforts to support operational sustainability, and more.

Issue No. 5

January 28, 2026
This issue highlights the Library’s move to its temporary home in the Power Plant, as well as the recent NSSE results, updates on staff transitions, and more—including Mahershala Ali's visit to campus!

Issue No. 6

March 4, 2026
This issue highlights several moments that reflect the vitality of Saint Mary’s academic community—from global learning experiences for our students to faculty achievement and important milestones across the College.

Issue No. 7

April 22, 2026
This issue highlights the contributions of our faculty, whose scholarship, teaching, and mentorship define the intellectual life of the College, as well as the inaugural Nurses Week and more.

Newly tenured faculty wearing their new robes

Issue No. 8

September 30, 2026
In the first issue for 2026-2027 academic year, this newsletter reflects on fall events, including the New Student Convocation and the 2026 Faculty Recognition Dinner, and announces exciting updates and upcoming plans for the year ahead.