The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is sponsoring a free Storytelling Workshop with Kevin Kling on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St. This event will be the kick-off to a monthly, Saturday morning “Storytelling Circle” at the WAC. Long ago, in the 1990s, there was a […]
WINONA, Minn. — To better position itself financially for long-term sustainability and success, as higher education continues to experience increasing competition for fewer students, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is announcing a consolidation of academic areas and a reduction in undergraduate majors. Following a substantial review of low-enrolled majors by academic administration and in consultation […]
On Saturday, May 7, Saint Mary’s University will celebrate nearly 250 graduates during its Spring 2022 Commencement on its Winona Campus. The celebration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Baccalaureate Mass in Saint Thomas More Chapel. The commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the university gymnasium, followed by a reception in […]
The IHM Schola, Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers, and Saint Mary’s Concert Choir will present their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1155 W. Wabasha Street, Winona. The program will feature works by Randall Thompson, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Franz Biebl, Ola Gjeilo, Patrick O’Shea, Sam […]
WINONA, Minn. — What do The Pink Panther, M.A.S.H., Mission Impossible, and The Flintstones all have in common? Yes, they were all great movies or TV shows, but it was their jazz-inspired theme songs and soundtracks that set them apart. On Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m. in Page Theater get ready to travel down […]
The Saint Mary’s Concert Band spring semester performance will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 3 p.m. in Page Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed. Directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, the concert will include a variety of works for full concert band, as well as smaller […]
This past October, tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg announced his company Facebook was changing its name to Meta to quote “reflect its focus on building a metaverse.” But what exactly is a metaverse? What are the concerns that come with it? What are the possibilities? In this episode, Saint Mary’s Currents host Ben Rodgers is joined […]
Members of the Saint Mary’s University community continue to highlight the academic excellence our university has to offer in several ways. This includes presenting at academic conferences, having research published in academic journals, and being cited in a National Geographic story. Feder-Lewis, Dean present at Conference on College Composition and Communication Earlier this month, Sonia […]
Dr. Benjamin Dean Taylor has been selected for the next Kaplan Foundation Commission at Saint Mary’s University. His new work for concert band will be premiered on April 16, 2023, at Page Theatre by the Saint Mary’s University Concert Band, Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, director. Taylor was selected from more than 60 applicants for this year’s […]
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to beatified alumnus Blessed James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74 posthumously, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration, which was held on March 15. In recognition of his lifelong dedication (and ultimately tragic death) […]
Whether it’s going to the hair salon or going to Harvard, women really can do it all, especially when they have faith in themselves. Saint Mary’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical” 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 24-26 (with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on March 26), in […]
Name: James Bedtke, but everyone calls me Jim. Title: My current title is vice president of university facilities, however, my colleagues and friends tease me about the number of titles I have accumulated over my years of service. Today, I work with the talented and capable maintenance staff on the Winona and Twin Cities campuses. […]
In the past weeks, administrators, faculty, and students have been able to share our Saint Mary’s story with a wider audience through regional media. These articles showcase the expertise of our faculty and staff, and the ability of our students to knowledgeably weigh in on important issues. Krull highlights advocacy with MAPCS in Star Tribune […]
After receiving a health and physical education degree, Dr. Jamell Tidwell D’22 never planned to go into the field of education. “I don’t think I chose education,” he said. “Education chose me.” Tidwell is currently serving as an assistant administrator and athletic director at Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley and holds an […]
On February 24, 2022, after months of amassing troops at the border of Ukraine, Russia, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, launched an attack on the country. As of Thursday, March 10, Reuters reported thousands of people have been injured, 13,000 people have been killed, and nearly 2,000 buildings have been destroyed because of […]
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and the Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Dance Repertory Company in “¡Paquita Paella!.” The Dance Repertory Company presents an evening of inspiring and eclectic works with the re-staging of excerpts from the 1846 classical ballet, “¡Paquita!,” the premiere of a new […]
When Shauna Spencer M’21, C’21 was first told Saint Mary’s was offering her a digital badge to recognize the graduate certificate she had earned as part of her master’s degree at Saint Mary’s University, she wasn’t sure what to think. “It was cool to get an email saying that I had this badge and that […]
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to our beatified alumnus, Blessed James Miller, FSC ’66, M’74, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 15, on the Winona Campus. Blessed James Miller will receive an honorary Doctorate […]
Two Saint Mary’s undergraduate students had the opportunity this past week to share their research during the Minnesota Private College Council’s Scholar Showcase to state legislators, as well as the general public. The annual event showcases the academic excellence occurring within private colleges and universities across the state. Student presentations span a variety of disciplines, […]
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature Tianna Johnson, Saint Mary’s assistant vice president for information technology Name: Tianna Johnson Title: Assistant vice president for […]