Admissions is eager to communicate more regularly and efficiently with the Saint Mary’s community, and staff and faculty can expect additional updates on recruitment and enrollment progress in the coming weeks and months. At this time, below is a brief update that Michael McMahon, vice president for enrollment management, shared with the Board of Trustees. Under the leadership of Tim Gossen, Ed.D., senior director of admission and dean of summer programs, and through the invested work and collaboration of many…
WINONA, Minn. — When Maddie Bollig B’20 walked into a Saint Mary’s University biology class with Dr. Ray Faber, he did a double take. “Didn’t I already teach you?” he asked with furrowed eyebrows. Maddie explained that although she was new, she bore an admitted resemblance to two earlier sisters, Tera B’07 and Ashley B’15, both of whom had also enrolled in and enjoyed Dr. Faber’s courses. The seasoned biology professor would be the only one all three sisters would…
WINONA, Minn. — During the week of Feb. 20, the Saint Mary’s University athletic department is planning a weeklong celebration in recognition of the 50-year anniversary of Title IX. “We are thrilled to celebrate women in sport and 50 years of Title IX with a number of great events lined up here at Saint Mary's,” said Saint Mary’s athletic director Brian Sisson. “We are fortunate to have so many successful former alumni-athletes returning to campus to talk about their careers…
Saint Mary’s looks forward to celebrating our 2022 graduates from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs this coming weekend at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. In addition to the in-person commencement ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m., family and friends can also watch virtually. A link to the stream can be found here: https://smumn.edu/about/january-sgpp-commencement-2023/ Congratulations Graduates! We are proud of you and your success — and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you.
In this episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, podcast host Ben Rodgers is joined by Tricia Klosky, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice, to discuss the psychology of serial killers and why society has such an interest in these individuals. If you enjoy the show and the topics discussed, subscribe to Saint Mary’s Currents wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen to previous episodes by visiting the Saint Mary’s Newsroom.
WINONA, Minn. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in December 2022. Student name, hometown, parents' or guardians’ name/s Cory Molzahn, Wauconda, Ill Jeffery Truax, Winona, Minn. Tucker Chapman, Rochester, Minn. Anthony Richter, Gillette, Wyo. Elizabeth Baird, Wells, Minn., Richard Baird Josiah Bauer, Pine Island, Minn., Traci Bauer Shawna Berdan, Montgomery, Minn., Lisa Berdan Kathleen Blissenbach, Hastings, Minn., Peter and Renee Blissenbach Cheyenne Carlsen, Big Lake, Minn., Darin Gladen and Susan…
Once a year, during the Hendrickson Forum, Saint Mary’s brings an internationally recognized speaker to its Minneapolis Campus to engage Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, and students, and the wider community in timely and important conversations. From global migration to microfinance, and world-altering events to the new world order, the forum is a venue for thought-provoking information and discussion. Past speakers have included Nicholas Christakis, Jonathan Haidt, the late Cokie Roberts, Zanny Minton-Beddoes, Jon Huntsman, Jr., James Stavridis, Sheila Bair, Ian…
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Fernando Rosas has been named assistant vice president of human resources and will begin on Jan. 19. Rosas brings more than 20 years of experience to Saint Mary’s including managing human resources in multiple locations, success in talent acquisition and development, compliance and technology to support progressive human resources work. [caption id="attachment_18231" align="alignright" width="324"] Fernando Rosas[/caption] Rosas holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Yucatan, as well as several certifications…
As we enter the busy new year and welcome students back, it is a good time for calendar planning. Please review the events below and add them to your calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. Many of the events will be live with a virtual viewing opportunity as well given our various campuses. January: Jan. 18 – Character and Virtue Discussion on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail, Winona Campus Jan. 21 – SGPP Commencement, Minneapolis…
This article, which ran in the Rochester Post-Bulletin, is co-signed by Father James P. Burns, president, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Lori J. Carrell, chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, Jeffery S. Boyd, president, Rochester Community and Technical College; Scott Olson, president, Winona State University; Adenuga Atewologun, president, Riverland Community College; John Poe, chair, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science; Jenifer K. Ward, president, Luther College; Kent Pekel, superintendent, Rochester Public Schools; Julie Nigon, executive director, Greater Rochester…
After graduating from Cretin-Derham Hall High School, it was only natural Anna (Taylor) Ciconte B’17 look to another Lasallian Catholic school when considering colleges. She wanted to continue her education in the Lasallian tradition, which encompasses concern for the poor, social justice, respect for all persons, inclusive communities, and quality education. “I was intrigued by Saint Mary’s because it offered a degree in criminal justice with a law enforcement track, and it reminded me of my high school – a…
While the university unveiled its new brand earlier this year, the Marketing and Communication Department continues to look at new opportunities and effective ways to showcase our brand and get it in front of as many of our audiences as possible, with a particular eye on prospective students. This work includes radio spots, digital advertising, new billboards, and continued branding efforts on the web. “We are in a highly competitive market and prospective students have many choices for quality education,”…
At Saint Mary’s, we know our staff, faculty, and administration are experts who excel in their fields of study and work. Recently, that expertise and talent has been shared with the public, as a number of faculty members have had their work published in academic journals or have received awards for their work. Roesler published in Public Health Reports Jon Roesler, Saint Mary’s new Master’s of Public Health program director, recently copublished a research article in Public Health Reports titled…
The home office from which Bradley Hill B’19 works for U.S. Bank in Minneapolis has a simple setup. He has two monitors on his desk and a family photo over his shoulder, an image that he says motivates him to work hard. When he logs in each morning, Hill works with coworkers to automate their processes and says he loves making people’s lives easier — simplifying them, if you will, like his office setup. “Being able to relieve them from…
Name: Grace Howard Year: Senior (Class of 2023) Major: Psychology Internship site: Minneapolis VA (Veterans Affairs) Medical Center, Service to Science Scholars Research Program (SSS-RP) What were your duties during the internship? My internship focused on mental health research that is being conducted at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. As such, I had the great opportunity to have two mentors who are both clinician investigators at the VA. This means that they, as clinical psychologists, divide their time between research…
Saint Mary’s Currents, the university’s official podcast, has returned after a brief hiatus. In the most recent episode, Paul Kotz, Ph.D., a core professor in the Ed.D. in Leadership program at Saint Mary’s, comes on the podcast to discuss positivity and tell several stories that have impacted his outlook on life. We hope our listeners enjoy this entertaining episode as we begin the second season of Saint Mary's Currents.
Name: Maeve A Hastings Year: Senior Major: Psychology Internship Site: Association House of Chicago What were your duties during the internship? I worked as a Rehabilitation Services Associate (RSA) at a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program. Every day I would work closely with adults with serious mental illness (SMI) with groups focused on independent living, medication and symptom management, building interpersonal relationships, and other areas with the focus of helping the participants gain independence and eventually live on their own. My…
Music at Saint Mary’s will offer four concert events to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Jazz The Red Bird Club opened its doors in 2014 in Winona. Never heard of it?! Maybe that’s because the doors only open once every two years. Every other December, Jazz at Saint Mary’s presents an American Jazz Cabaret showcasing the talents of Saint Mary’s University student musicians. This year the Red Bird Club will honor big band royalty – Count Basie and…
WINONA, Minn. — Homecoming week — and all the activities that come with it — are a major highlight for any high school student, especially for seniors. When Matthew Schell was a senior at Lewiston-Altura High School, he missed most of the homecoming fanfare as he was studying for college midterms at Saint Mary’s University instead. Looking back, the Altura, Minn., native says he doesn’t regret it. The experience helped prepare and propel him toward a successful undergraduate experience. And,…
Open Enrollment The Saint Mary’s Human Resources Department would like to remind staff and faculty that the open enrollment period for benefits is currently open and will remain open through Friday, Nov. 18. Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to add, change, or remove benefit enrollment elections for the next plan year. Elections made during open enrollment are effective on Jan. 1, 2023. Outside the annual open enrollment period, you may only make changes to your benefits elections within 30…