WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer its second of five Creative Aging art workshops, designed for adults ages 55 and older, Thursday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 29. In this self-paced class, Playful Postcards: Artist Study, taught by instructor Brianna Haupt, participants will be invited to create postcards to be sent to classmates — using watercolor pencils, paper collages, and their imaginations. Each student will receive a special art kit to keep which includes everything…
WINONA, Minn. — Elementary and preschool children from the Winona area are invited to attend the annual Saint Mary’s University Halloween Fun Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Participants can come through the main entrance of the Winona Campus where they will be directed where to park. Again this year, the Halloween Fun Night will be held entirely indoors in the Toner Student Center. Young trick-or-treaters should start out the evening at the Hall of Fame Room,…
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team is showing leadership on the field … and in planning new scares for this year’s Walk of Horror. Once again, these athletes are guaranteeing goosebumps for all those brave enough to face their fears. The 23rd annual hair-raising fundraiser for the Saint Mary’s Cardinal fastpitch softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 and 25-26, and Thursday, Oct. 31, in the campus bluffs.…
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Volunteer Mentors are encouraging individuals, organizations, and churches in Winona to submit requests for the annual Lasallian Day of Service event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Lasallian Day of Service was started by Saint Mary’s University as a day for students and alumni to volunteer in their communities — in the spirit of the Lasallian mission of service to others. Volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26, to…
The sad news of Cokie Roberts’ passing coincided with the publication of the following recap of her appearance at the Hendrickson Forum this past April on Saint Mary's University's Minneapolis Campus. Our prayers are with her family and friends, and our deep appreciation for her wisdom, wit, and faith remain. At this year’s Saint Mary’s University Hendrickson Forum, held April 16 during Holy Week, keynote speaker Cokie Roberts appropriately recognized the Blessed Mother for her strength. A sold out crowd…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host an open house information session Tuesday, July 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at its Rochester Campus, 2900 19th Street NW. The event, which is free and open to the public, is particularly for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many bachelor’s completion, graduate, and professional school program options. All are invited to attend, especially individuals who are interested in pursuing a Saint Mary’s program offered in…
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: Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s Apple Valley Center, 14200 Cedar Ave. in Apple Valley Thursday, June 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s University Center, 2540…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University will host national award-winning mental health speaker and country singer Jason DeShaw on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in its Page Theatre. For more than a decade, DeShaw has been performing across North America and Europe. The Montana native has released five albums and shared the stage with national country music acts including The Oakridge Boys and Little Big Town. In 2010, doctors diagnosed DeShaw with bipolar disorder and alcoholism. As he began…
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team is showing leadership on the field … and in planning new scares for this year’s “Walk of Horror.” Once again, these athletes are guaranteeing goosebumps for all those brave enough to face their fears. The 22nd annual hair-raising fundraiser for the Saint Mary’s Cardinal fastpitch softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19-20 and 26-27, and Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the campus bluffs.…