Earn a Bachelor’s Degree at Your Own Pace With multiple bachelor of science (B.S.) degree programs now available online, students at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can earn a degree in a flexible, accelerated format. Founded in 1912, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an accredited institution rooted in the principles of Lasallian Catholic tradition. Learn about the accelerated online bachelor’s degree programs offered at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is…
Exploring Diverse Career Paths in Applied Psychology Studying psychology can open many doors for students, as the field is wide-reaching. Many people think of clinical psychologists working directly with patients, but these vital professionals are not the only type of psychologists. A related field of study is called applied psychology. It deals with issues of human behavior as they manifest in organizations and society. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota provides an online Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology program for…
[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"]…
Twenty five years ago, Saint Mary’s University’s GeoSpatial Services (GSS) was formed with just a handful of employees and the desire to provide hands-on digital mapping and experiences for students. This on-campus project center has grown to: 80 employees (including 27 permanent plus 50 students on both Saint Mary’s Twin Cities and Winona campuses); Providing an additional continuous revenue stream to the school annually; National recognition and a lengthy list of clients, including the Biden administration, Bureau of Land Management,…
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.
Start your semester off on the right foot. After the first week of attending classes, you may discover you could use some additional assistance in some areas. Sign up for a tutor or peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com. Peer learning assistants can help you set up a routine so studying becomes second nature for you. Peer tutors can assist you with understanding and practicing the new material in your courses. Your instructors are always the best resource, so consider setting…
A new, shared website has been created to unify Winona and Twin Cities library services, which you can view at lib.smumn.edu. The new website launched Aug. 23 and features: 24/7 chat services SuperSearch, the libraries’ unified search tool Mobile-friendly design Enhanced navigation (site search, user-friendly organization and menus) To support you during this transition, we plan to: Keep the Winona library and Twin Cities library websites available until Dec. 20, 2021. Include links to the Winona library and Twin Cities…
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…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is recognizing outstanding undergraduate students by awarding several academic honors. These awards, representing a variety of academic disciplines, are given out to deserving students each spring. Congratulations to the following academic honor recipients: Biology Academic Achievement Award: Graham Lorsung, son of Todd Lorsung of Clear Lake, Minn.; Cole Van Houten, son of Chad and Holly Van Houten of Pine Island, Minn.; and Mackenzie Waters, daughter of Jeffrey and Marci Waters of Olathe, Kan. Outstanding…
By LMS Taskforce As of June 1, Blackboard is no longer being used and Saint Mary's has officially transferred to the use of Canvas. There are a variety of support systems available to guide you through this change. As a reminder, please funnel all questions, concerns, and issues through the HelpDesk at helpdesk@smumn.edu. With their new ticketing system in place, emails and calls are quickly routed to the appropriate person or department to expedite resolution. When I need help, who…
If you are a Winona Campus undergraduate student who has been vaccinated, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota strongly encourages you to submit proof of vaccination using your confidential student health portal. This allows the Jay Johnson Wellness Center to: Verify that you are exempt from quarantine if you are identified as a close contact. Make policy recommendations based on the percentage of students vaccinated on our campus. It is vitally important that the university have some sense of the percentage…