[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-45px||||false|false" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"]Employees on both the Winona and Twin Cities campuses were recognized recently for their contributions and dedication to the university. These staff members are living our mission in their day-to-day work and setting examples of strong character for all those who work alongside them and for our students. Honored Dec. 8 on the Winona Campus were:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][et_pb_image src="http://newsroom.smumn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/WinonaEmployeeAwards1.jpg" title_text="WinonaEmployeeAwards1" _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.9.2" _module_preset="default"]…
The St. Paul Pioneer Press featured former course-contracted faculty member Sandra Kilde, certified registered nurse anesthetist. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology presented Kilde with the Agatha Hodgins Award during its 2021 Virtual Congress.
In an op-ed for the Winona Daily News, Brian Schmisek, Saint Mary’s provost and dean of faculties, spoke about what steps the university has taken to deliver education in new, innovative ways that meet the needs of students and employers.
Hey Cardinal nation — welcome back to campus! As we prepare for the start of another school year — and another year of Cardinal athletics — here’s a reminder that there is a one-stop way to keep up with all the Saint Mary's sports action — including previews, recaps, and all news Cardinal athletics. Simply sign up to receive all the latest Cardinal news by visiting saintmaryssports.com/subscribe.aspx. Or, email me, Donny Nadeau, sports information director, at dnadeau@smumn.edu with "Sign Me…
Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., dean of business and technology, was featured in the Twin Cities Business Notable Leaders in Higher Education 2021 list. Saint Mary's University, along with Winona's two other higher ed institutions, has been given the opportunity to run a piece every three weeks in the Winona Daily News. This first piece is a spotlight on our new nursing program with an overview from Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, DNP, director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair…
Several months ago, we shared an update about plans for future Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) commencement ceremonies. Beginning in 2022, we will have only two days of in-person ceremonies to celebrate our SGPP graduates. One commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, off-site at Orchestra Hall (this date is a change from our previous announcement). The other will be in June 2022, with a precise date to be determined.
The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota website offers a searchable directory with contact information for faculty and staff. As the need has increased to locate people, programs, and departments quickly via the university’s directory, so has the need for consistent formatting of job titles, department names, credentials, and other directory information. Several departments have teamed up to standardize and validate this information, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing and Communication, and Academic Affairs. To promote operational integration, a Goal 5…
[caption id="attachment_15411" align="alignright" width="200"] Rustin Wolfe, Ph.D.[/caption] Rustin Wolfe, Ph.D., Doctor of Education in Leadership professor, was interviewed for CBC Radio One on the topic of flow: "a state intimately familiar to athletes and artists — and to anyone who's been fully absorbed in a given task to the point where time seems to stand still, and even the sense of self disappears." Read more and listen to the interview called, Flow: Making the impossible ... possible. Pope Francis named…
Stepping into the newly created position of vice president for inclusion and human dignity, Leon Dixon says he’s not one to shy away from a challenge. He is ready and well-prepared to advance Saint Mary’s goal to develop and foster a more inclusive university community that emphasizes human dignity. “Anywhere you go, universities exist to serve the students,” he said. “So that's why I'm here — to serve them.” A particularly meaningful title At many colleges and universities, and other…
Dr. Kate Soucheray, a Catholic author, speaker, former therapist, and Saint Mary's alumna, spoke about an upcoming multicultural sensitivity training program she is hosting at Saint Mary's Twin Cities Campus on Relevant Radio. Dr. Soucheray received her master's degree from the Marriage and Family Therapy program and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Hear more about her upcoming programming, which she has also invited our new vice president for inclusion and human dignity, Leon Dixon, to also take part in planning.…
Saint Mary's athletics was covered in the news quite a bit in recent weeks due to the success of our Cardinal baseball and track and field teams. Here are a few headlines: Schultz named All-Conference Cardinals win playoff title, earn NCAA bid Saint Mary's season comes to an end Saint Mary's drops NCAA regional in pitchers duel Swanson 4x100 relay headed to NCAAs Saint Mary's participated in an Inside Higher Ed webinar, during which participants learned how the university successfully…
By Krista Joy Coleman Criminal justice and psychology double major Destiny Walker hopes to make an impact as a community changer and is well on her way. Walker is already very familiar with being a proponent of change in an evolving community. She is heavily involved in the leadership teams of multiple clubs at Saint Mary's University, including the Merging Intercultural Experiences (MIX) Club and Solidarity Club (to name a few). Walker participated in Countdown to College (C2C), an immersive…
By Tom Brandes Who knew that when Brandon Merfeld tore his ulnar collateral ligament in high school, the result would be a positive, life-changing experience? Merfeld, now a sophomore majoring in Biology at Saint Mary’s University, discovered his calling in life. “I went to an orthopedic surgeon and thought he’d recommend Tommy John surgery, but instead I avoided surgery with three months rest,” said Merfeld. “I was very impressed with the surgeon and realized my ideal job would be to…
The Winona Daily News featured a story about John Tschida's return to Saint Mary's University as coach of the women's fastpitch team. DBA candidate Kelly Anderson Diercks was named athletic director at the College of Saint Benedict. Diercks is doing her research on women's leadership. Read more.
The IT Department is collaborating with the Student Senate to improve Wi-Fi throughout the Winona Campus and will be making some upgrades over the summer. If you are aware of any areas that lack signal or have poor quality Wi-Fi, please complete this form so we can work to prioritize our improvements. It should only take a few minutes.
Here are some of the ways Saint Mary's has been featured "in the news." John Tschida's return as the women's fastpitch coach garnered some attention including: the Star Tribune, WKBT TV, the Pioneer Press, and the Winona Daily News. (We've alerted them to the typo in his name.) A number of national softball Facebook pages also picked up the story. The Winona Daily News also shared our story about alumnus Jake Mencacci working for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Our upper division…
Brother Robert Smith, FSC, Ph.D., senior vice president for university initiatives and special advisor to the president, was interviewed on regional Catholic radio about Blessed James Miller. KTTC TV featured a story about what regional campus policies are regarding vaccinations. The Winona Daily News featured an article about the three higher education institutions working through pandemic changes and also featured an editorial from Father Burns. The Winona Post featured Saint Mary's fall back-to-school plans.
As detailed in an article in the Cardinal Update late January, Saint Mary’s University engaged the search firm of Hand & Associates to help us attract a broader candidate pool for our vice president for inclusion and human dignity. The firm has deep experience and connections to diverse candidates across the country. We have an update as progress has been made. We have interviewed three qualified finalists and have made an offer to our top candidate. We are working through…
Our senior women's Cardinal hockey player Delaney Wolf, the 2021 national Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient, has made the news several times this week: • USCHO • WKBT-TV • Star Tribune • NCAA • Winona Daily News Additionally, Saint Mary's was featured in this advertorial in Minnesota Monthly titled "COVID-19 Crisis Reflects Increasing Demand for Healthcare Degrees." KTTC-TV featured Chartwells and Winona Volunteer Services feeding Winonans for Easter. And Leighton Broadcasting in Winona again hosted Tim Gossen and Ann Merchlewitz last…
Mark your calendars for the next Cardinal Update Live Thursday, April 15, at noon. All current staff and faculty from all campuses are welcome to attend and hear updates and initiatives happening across the university. Watch via Zoom