WINONA, Minn. — Singers in Winona and the surrounding areas are invited to join the Valéncia Chorale, a new adult community choir for mixed voices, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea. The Valéncia Chorale will explore music from a variety of styles and periods. No audition is necessary to register, but the director will want to hear all singers individually at some point to ensure proper sectional placement. High school-aged singers ages 14-18 may only register with the consent…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host two open house information sessions for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The events, which are free and open to the public, are happening: Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s University Center, 2540 Park Ave. Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s Apple Valley Center, 14200 Cedar Ave. in…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The public is invited to hear the Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J., a moral theologian, bioethicist, writer, and the Canisius Professor of Theology at Boston College, speak about “Vulnerability, the University, and Virtue Ethics” 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Saint Mary’s University’s Minneapolis Campus. The event is part of the cardinal conversation series, started by Saint Mary’s University in 2011 as a way to strengthen and further the university’s Catholic identity. A social will follow at…
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University invites Winona-area dancers to submit proposals for the Winona Dance Showcase. The showcase, to be presented Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in the Page Theatre, will offer a festive, community-focused conclusion to the inaugural Driftless Dance Festival. The 2020 showcase is open to dance makers and studios based in Winona County and from within a 20-mile radius of the Page Theatre (700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987). Performers will…
HERALDED AS ‘BEST IN TWIN CITIES THEATER,’ UNIQUE WALKING PLAY EXPLORES LIVES OF NATURE ADVOCATES AND PHILOSOPHERS EMERSON AND THOREAU WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s beautiful woodlands and tree-lined clearings set the scene for the acclaimed outdoor walking play, Nature. With performances Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m., this unique theatrical event about the lives of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David…
WINONA, Minn. — In recognition of a renowned scientist, beloved professor, gifted alumnus, and treasured friend, Saint Mary’s University dedicated the Dr. Phil A. Cochran ’77 Auditorium July 12 in its Science and Learning Center. The impact of Dr. Cochran’s sudden death in 2015 left a tremendous void at Saint Mary’s, particularly in its Biology Department where he had taught for 15 years. Dr. Cochran taught students to revere nature, and he did it with a quick wit and more…
Alec Rudh ’21 has this advice: “You’ve got to show them that you want it.” By continuing to network, Rudh has been able to further his social media work experience with the X Games. His first taste with action sports events happened this past January, as the sport management and business analytics double major helped manage four social media platforms for the 2019 Winter X Games in Aspen. Back then, Rudh was one of 17 Saint Mary’s business students who…
WINONA, Minn. — The following undergraduate students were named to the second semester, 2018-19 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota's Winona Campus. The list includes 343 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has about 5,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in Winona, the Twin Cities, Rochester, greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, Jamaica and Nairobi, Kenya. At Saint Mary’s residential campus in Winona,…
WINONA, Minn. — The following students received bachelor of arts degrees in May 2019 from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. McKayla Ahlrich, Sleepy Eye, Minn. Tiffany Alequin, St Paul, Minn. Tyler Aliperto, Saint Paul, Minn. Andrew Allemann, Cochrane, Wis. Fabian Alvarez, Chicago, Ill. Zachary Ansell, Rushford, Minn. Trason Arens, Fairmont, Minn. Austin Arnold, Anchorage, Alaska Maria Averbeck, Lewiston, Minn. Samantha Bakke, Preston, Minn. Marlon Barrett-Dwyer, Chicago, Ill. Jesse Barron, Minnetonka, Minn. Nicole Bartosz, Woodridge, Ill. Jessica Bauer, Nerstrand,…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Alumni Reunion June 21-23 was about elevating achievements. In addition to recognizing four successful alumni, another alumnus was recognized for more than 50 years of service to Saint Mary’s, and the 50th anniversary class made a $1,125,000 gift to their alma mater. [caption id="attachment_5896" align="alignright" width="500"] Members of the class of 1969 present a check (and cash) totaling $1,125,000 to Brother Robert Smith.[/caption] Throughout the weekend more than 450 alumni became reacquainted with Winona,…
Saint Mary’s Reunion Weekend brought more than 450 alumni and friends home June 20-23. And though some alumni hadn’t visited the Winona Campus for a few years — or even a few decades — conversations picked up right where they left off. It was an emotion-packed weekend. Alumni tipped their heads back in laughter as they recalled stories from decades ago. Alumni squealed with excitement at seeing friends they hadn’t seen for too long. Alumni dabbed tears at the veterans…
No fish tale here — let our experts explain the mystery behind a rare, 100-year-old fish that was caught in Minnesota Recently in Brainerd Lake … one lucky fisherman reeled in quite the catch. What looked like a giant goldfish was in fact a very old and very rare bigmouth buffalo fish. The catch left a lot of people confused — what was it and how did it get there? And that’s where our experts can wade in to help.…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University honors outstanding alumni each summer during Reunion Weekend who have made outstanding achievements in their professional careers, who best exemplify the Lasallian charism Saint Mary’s was founded upon, and who have generously contributed time and talent to the goals and objectives of their alma mater. This year, four alumni will be honored during a reception and ceremony Saturday, June 22, on the Winona Campus. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Jerome “Jerry” Colletti…
WINONA, Minn. — The credentials speak for themselves — two-time national high school champion; two-time NCAA Division I national champion; and head coach of the Unified Korean National Team at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. And now, Sarah Murray can add one more title — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota head women’s hockey coach. Saint Mary’s athletic director Brian Sisson announced today, June 5, that Murray would be the fifth head coach in the program’s 21-year history. "We are thrilled to…
Trade negotiations between the United States and China have continued to deteriorate over the last few weeks. In efforts to pressure the Chinese to make reforms to trade-related issues such as forced technology transfer and intellectual property rights, the United States has raised tariffs on nearly all Chinese exports. While there is a consensus among experts that these trade issues harm U.S. producers and must be dealt with, there is not universal agreement that a trade war is the best…
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks, in part, to a $49,202 grant from Advancing Regenerative Medicine, Saint Mary’s University is hosting its second Regenerative Medicine Workshop for regional college students May 20-24 on its Winona Campus. Ten select students will take part in this educational experience that is focused on advancing clinically relevant scientific discovery in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This workshop will feature innovative learning and hands-on activities. The workshop will also include a tour of the Center for Regenerative Medicine…
Within the next two weeks, Sport Marketing students at Saint Mary’s University will be pitching their ideas for new sports licensed product lines. They’re more than a little nervous. That’s probably because instead of presenting to classmates and faculty, these students will be pitching to top executives at WinCraft, a national leader in retail licensed and promotional products, located right in Winona. Also invited to review and judge the presentations are representatives from nationally recognized properties within the sport industry…
Karina (Rajtar) Wiatros ’10 admits she had no idea what she wanted to do when she grew up. “With some kids, you can when they’re little that they’re meant to be a teacher or a doctor,” she said. “I was not one of those kids because everything was so interesting to me.” Even as she chose her undergraduate major of journalism at Saint Mary’s University, she was always questioning her decision, always open to other areas of study. “Every class…
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow will close at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday April 10, due to extreme weather conditions; there will be no evening classes in Rochester. All other Saint Mary’s locations remain open. Students are advised to check their email before driving to class, should anything change for specific class sessions. When traveling, please take necessary safety precautions.
Roberts provides perspectives on humanitarian programs around the world that will inspire us all in our role as global citizens. MINNEAPOLIS (March 7, 2019) – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that its 2019 Hendrickson Forum will feature Cokie Roberts, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned journalist and political commentator for ABC News and NPR. The Tuesday, April 16, 2019, event, “Weaving the Social Safety Net at Home and Around the World,” is presented by Saint Mary’s…