Hudda Ibrahim, a current Ed.D. student at Saint Mary’s, started Diverse Voices Press to “give attention to the unheard voices of refugees, immigrants, and other underrepresented people, affirming their limitless capacity for resilience and success.” Ibrahim, who is Somali, is a living example. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in 2013, a master’s degree in 2015, and is now working to earn a Doctor of Education and Leadership degree. She also works tirelessly within the areas of diversity and inclusion, cultural…
Kelsey Philipsek is a student enrolled in Saint Mary’s M.A. in Teaching program. The M.A. in Teaching program is designed for students who did not receive an undergraduate degree in education, but want to pursue a teaching career and receive the proper licensure. Philipsek is in her second year of teaching at Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley, however, she did not begin her career in teaching. Before entering the classroom, Philipsek worked as a civil engineer. After…
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson, executive director of GeoSpatial Services, received the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award. Presented each year, the award recognizes a member of the faculty, staff, or administration who exemplifies the ideals of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, expressed in the Twelve Virtues of a Good…
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson, executive director of GeoSpatial Services, received the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award. Presented each year, the award recognizes a member of the faculty, staff, or administration who exemplifies the ideals of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, expressed in the Twelve Virtues of a Good…
In creating a welcoming and inclusive community, within Saint Mary’s programming is being offered to bring together members of our community in important discussions. These opportunities lead to valuable dialogue and the chance to learn from those whose experiences and perspectives are different from our own and to — in turn — better serve our richly diverse student body. African Diversity Inclusive Initiative connects students from African diaspora To help students of the African diaspora connect and share experiences, students…
Name: Robertolino Vargas Guerrero Title: Program director for the Latin Sisters Initiative How long have you worked at Saint Mary’s? About four years How would you describe your role at Saint Mary’s? My job at the university is to be a leader and guarantee the success in the studies of our 58 Latin Sisters who are working towards their bachelor’s completion and master’s degrees. Furthermore, I support professors in the use of Canvas and give advice in the way of…
WINONA, Minn. — Jennifer (Gutterman) Becker B’06 never paid any attention to her statistics during her playing days as a member of the Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team. Maybe she didn’t, but others certainly did, and those numbers were jaw-dropping — so much so that Becker has solidified a spot among greatest of the Cardinal greats, and earned her rightful place in the Saint Mary’s Sports Hall of Fame. Becker, along with Bruna Bucciarelli B’76, George Drouches B’78, Mark…
Kelsey Philipsek remembers ending her first day of teaching middle school in tears — not because she was frustrated or overwhelmed but because of immense joy. For the first time in her professional life, she found where she felt she belonged. “It was truly the best day,” she said. “And I’ve continued to have even better days since.” Philipsek is now in her second year of teaching eighth-grade algebra and technology education at Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple…
Advanced degrees lead to career advances Growing up, Emy Johnson B’07, M’15 was taught by her mother that one can get by in life with “a little bit of grit, a whole lot of grace, and a whole lot of faith.” That determination launched Johnson, who now serves as the chief security officer at Allina Health, into a successful career in the corporate business world. When Johnson first entered the corporate world at Target Corporation, she had only a high…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts will stage the delightful musical tribute “Sondheim on Sondheim” March 16-18 in the university’s Page Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public. Reserve tickets now at bit.ly/sondheim2023. This revue of Stephen Sondheim’s work features the appearance of the master teacher himself. Video clips of Sondheim narrating the progression of his writing career provides insights into the mind of Broadway’s most revered musical theatre writer, as well…
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 Alison Block, director of academic records and systems. [caption id="attachment_18459" align="alignright" width="320"] Alison Block, director of academic records and systems[/caption] Name: Alison Block Title: Director of academic records and systems How long have you worked at Saint Mary’s? I have worked at Saint…
One of the major academic planning initiatives identified by leadership last May was the revision of the general education program. On Jan. 13, faculty voted to support a general education revision proposal approved by the curriculum committee. Faculty, academic advisers, coaches, and other staff will soon have all of the information needed to answer student questions and support their learning goals. Thank you to everyone who contributed to creating this revised program in time for implementation for fall 2023, which…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Former Minnesota Viking and State Supreme Court Justice Alan Page (retired) has been named this year’s recipient of Saint Mary’s University’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership; he will receive the award Tuesday, April 18, at the university’s annual Hendrickson Forum. [caption id="attachment_18408" align="alignright" width="272"] Alan Page, recipient of Saint Mary’s University’s Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership[/caption] Page, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, started his football career at Notre Dame University and went on to play…
Update 02/15/2023: Due to snow melt, the cross-country ski races planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, have been canceled. __________________________________________________________ The general public is invited to the Saint Mary’s Winona Campus on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the university’s annual cross-country ski race. In-person registration will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saint Yon’s Valley, where the race will take place. Skiiers can also register at smumn.universitytickets.com. The races will begin at 11 a.m. A full list of races and the time…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is inviting the public to an evening of one-act plays. Two productions — featuring Saint Mary’s student actors and designed and directed by Saint Mary’s students — will run Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 16-18 in the Studio Theater, located on the second floor of the Performance Center. Pick a night and attend both shows, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but seating is limited. “The Drowning Girls”…
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, a Saint Mary’s student, alumnus, and staff member provide their insights into how they think the game will be played out. The student Aidan Adamek, a current student majoring in sports management and business intelligence and data analytics, will be graduating from Saint Mary's in December 2023. Champion: Philadelphia Eagles 1. I created an overall offensive and defensive team score for both teams using Z-scores (a statistical measurement that describes a value's…
Marketing and Communication staff, partnering with the entire Saint Mary’s community, shares the story of Saint Mary’s in a variety of venues and to a variety of audiences. Please also consider using the stories, photos, and messaging being shared on social media on your own accounts, and help us disseminate Saint Mary’s story even wider. Saint Mary’s Currents continues with two new episodes Back for a second season, Saint Mary’s Currents, the school’s official podcast, has two fresh episodes. The…
On Jan. 19, 2023, the United States hit its debt limit, sparking economic and political concerns. But what does it mean when the debt limit is hit, and what steps can be taken to correct the issue? In this episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, Andrew Scott, an assistant professor of business, discusses what national debt is, what policy prescriptions politicians might use to combat the issue, and how those policies might affect the average American. If you enjoy the show…
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 Tricia Dobrient, senior director of student success. [caption id="attachment_18279" align="alignright" width="301"] Tricia Dobrient, senior director of student success[/caption] Name: Tricia Dobrient Title: Senior director of student success How long have you worked at Saint Mary’s? About 3 years How would you describe your…
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the Fall Semester 2022 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 419 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. Shamat Abraha, Saint Paul, Minn. Aidan Adamek, Helena, Mont. Oliver Adamson, Rochester, Minn. Elise Amerongen, Lake Elmo, Minn. Brinton Anderson, Pulaski, Wis. Philip Apel, Saint Paul, Minn. Brijit Arntzen, Woodbury, Minn. John Assaf, Rock Island, Ill. Julia Backlund, Jordan, Minn.…