This past spring, we’ve been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic and through the racial divides that continue to challenge our communities, most recently highlighted by the killing of Mr. George Floyd and the events that followed. Yet, even amidst such uncertainty and challenges, I’m proud of the strength and determination shown by our students and […]
Saint Mary’s has decided to open the Winona Campus for in-person instruction and on-campus experiences as scheduled in August 2020. This return will be accompanied by accommodations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. The return-to-campus plan for Winona will feature a condensed fall […]
You’re invited to join Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue on Thursday, June 25. This virtual panel discussion, an initiative of the six Lasallian colleges and universities throughout the Lasallian Region of North America, including Saint Mary’s, invites the Lasallian and Catholic family to come together for conversation and action to work for racial justice […]
A few of our undergraduate students are sharing a glimpse into life during a pandemic — how they stay organized, stay on top of their classes and jobs, stay active, and stay connected — all while being away from campus. Watch this series of short videos to get an inside look into what life as […]
Graduating seniors were honored on May 22 in a virtual ceremony, the first of its kind for Saint Mary’s. Faculty, staff, students, their families, friends, and supporters took part in celebrating our 198 graduating seniors and all of their academic accomplishments. The ceremony can be viewed at smumn.edu/commencements2020. Congratulations to our Class of 2020!
Saint Mary’s has partnered with Chartwells for more than a decade to provide student food and catering services on the Winona Campus. Over the past year, Chartwells has worked with Saint Mary’s to develop plans for renovations and expanded meal plan options. Plans include significant investments by Chartwells to the Toner Student Center, specifically the […]
The signs at the front entrance of the Winona Campus are being removed in preparation for construction of a more extensive remodel and upgrade to the campus entrance thanks to private philanthropy from an anonymous donor. The four components to the front entrance remodel include: The signage at the main entrance. The six pillars will […]
Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students, faculty, and staff during a virtual awards ceremony May 15. Individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at Saint Mary’s are recognized annually. Visit smumn.edu/studentawards2020 to view this year’s ceremony. For the past 52 years, Saint Mary’s has honored two seniors, one man and one woman, […]
Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students by awarding several academic honors. These awards, which include honors from various academic departments, are typically given out at Honors Convocation during the Celebration of Scholarship event. View the list of award recipients and please join me in congratulating them.
Final exams are over, papers have been handed in, our students have returned home for rest and rejuvenation, and many of us will spend the joyous Christmas season with family and loved ones. In a season of giving and receiving, I offer you, as a gift, some of the wonderful moments and memories created by […]
Saint Mary’s University joined Lasallians across the globe in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the death of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of educators and founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The Holy See declared 2019 a jubilee year in honor of De La Salle and his life’s […]
Saint Mary’s has been awarded a $1,732,643 grant from the Kern Family Foundation for the university’s School of Education Character and Virtue Initiative. Using grant funding, Saint Mary’s will develop an enhanced curriculum for current and future educational leaders that places a strong emphasis on moral character, virtue, and ethics. The course content will be […]
Last spring, an anonymous benefactor pledged a $5 million matching grant to Saint Mary’s University to be used to renovate and expand the Adducci Science Center’s Hoffman and Brother Charles Halls. The gift is matching, dollar for dollar, all new contributions received since May 10, 2019. “Our anonymous benefactor is a successful businessperson who supports […]
An anonymous benefactor has recently pledged a three-to-five-year commitment, totaling $1.5 million, to be used in support of advancement initiatives. The benefactor designated the funding be used each year to assist with Saint Mary’s development efforts — to cultivate and engage top prospects and benefactors, build and train staffing, and ultimately increase alumni giving both […]
In November, five Saint Mary’s biology and biochemistry students presented their research projects at the Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium at Viterbo University. Ben Borash received top natural science honors for his oral presentation on “Modeling Human-Snake Conflict for Timber Rattlesnakes in Winona County.” Students presenting included, from left: Ben Borash, Zack Bracken, Natalie Ruesgegger, […]
Brian Tran has dreams of working on Wall Street. Before he could think about managing accounts at a large private investment firm, however, the first-year student knew where he wanted his time and attention to go two mornings out of the week: “Before you can invest in your future, you have to first invest in […]
A group of five students representing the Department of English and World Languages traveled to Dubuque, Iowa, to participate in the 12th annual Streamlines Undergraduate Literature and Writing Conference. Sponsored jointly by Clarke University and the University of Dubuque, the conference afforded students from universities and colleges in the Upper Midwest the opportunity to be […]
Junior education major Kristin Burke was awarded first place in the Lasallian Essay Contest, as part of Saint Mary’s #300 celebration — honoring Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the patron saint of educators, who died 300 years ago. Read Burke’s essay, “Empowered in Lasallian […]
How do 20 students write a song together? Finding inspiration in the impact of modern protest songs is a good place to start. Students in Janet Heukeshoven, D.M.A.’s first-year anchor class, Music that Changed the World, composed, performed, and recorded a song titled “For the Life of Us” about the issues of discrimination and equality. […]
It’s safe to say that the students in the First-Year Experience anchor course, taught by Jeanne Minnerath, Ph.D., will never look at a grocery store the same way again. After learning about the intricacies of the relationships between those foods and microorganisms in the classroom, the class went on to produce, process, and sell approximately […]