President's Report 2020

The Butler Classroom was dedicated. Donors Nancy Butler Bruck ’69 and Morgan “Morg” Bruck were honored

SMWC Homecoming returned with in-person events with attendees enjoying athletic events, games and an outdoor concert featuring choir and band.

The College celebrated at the President’s Gala by honoring Union

ranked 41 — in the top third — for Best Regional Universities, ranked 16 for Best Value for Regional Universities and climbed to seventh for Top Performers for Social Mobility for Regional Universities.

SMWC was again ranked among the best regional universities by U.S. News & World Report in the 2022 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” SMWC

for funding the Mary and Bayless Butler Classroom, named in memory of Nancy’s parents.

YEAR IN REVIEW 2020/2021 Lamprini Pantazi, Ph.D., was promoted to the newly created position of dean of business and leadership. 795 #WoodsGivingDay surpassed its donor goal of 500 with 795 donors during the day — raising more than $230,000. SMWC accommodated 105 ring recipients in two Ring Day ceremonies so campus, Woods Online and graduate students could gather safely during the pandemic. SMWC announced a Bachelor of SMWC celebrated its graduates at the 187th commencement with more than 250 degrees conferred in two ceremonies. Claire Thuning-Roberson ’67, Ph.D. , was recognized at commencement as the 2021 Distinguished Alumna. SMWC announced the launch of the College’s first Doctor of Philosophy program, a Ph.D. in global leadership with a concentration in SMWC announced the addition of sprint football and the formation of the Midwest Sprint Football League along with five other private colleges and universities. It is to be the College’s 15th scholarship athletic team when they take the field in fall 2022. The “Stories From Saint Mary-of- the-Woods Historic District” Exhibit opened at the Swope Art Museum with artifacts and other items on display. The new residence and dining hall, Les Bois Hall , opened with a ribbon- cutting ceremony. Campus and JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH MAY AUGUST OCTOBER

community members enjoyed treats from Bon Appétit, the College’s new food service partner. 205

organizational behavior and change. The program was initiated as a part of a Lilly Endowment grant for $1 million.

Science in computer science program through the RIZE consortium.