In celebration of 40 years of women

Nikki Fennern, athletic director, presented a discussion during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games centering on women and sports on Thursday, Feb. 11. The discussion was hosted by the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute for Women.

The Alumni Association and Athletic Department will host an event to recognize female student-athletes on Friday, Feb. 26. Women’s hockey alums, current female student-athletes, as well as local alumnae who were athletes are invited. The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Trustees’ Lounge overlooking the Ice Arena. Members of the first womens hockey team will drop a ceremonial puck at 6:50 p.m. Participants will watch the women’s hockey team take on St Olaf College and participate in special activities during the game. The event will conclude with a post-game gathering for alumni, student-athletes and their families.

These event are part of a series of spring events that are being held to commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of women at Saint Mary’s.