Henry Ford once said, "The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." Learn from your mistakes with peer tutors that can help you with the course content and peer learning assistants (PLA's) that can help you change your study habits to improve your grades. Sign up for a peer tutor or peer learning assistant today. Don’t have the Knack app on your phone? Download Knack in the App Store or get it on Google Play. If you need help…
Gostomski Fieldhouse hours were extended. The new hours are: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
All freshmen are welcome to join us at the Alverna Center for the annual Freshman Retreat on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. This is a chance for new students to have fun, meet new people, and look ahead to the experiences that await them at Saint Mary’s University. Sign up today Spaces are limited! More details to follow for those who sign up.
Are you looking for a way to improve your résumé and build the skills you need after college? Look no further, Saint Mary's Fund is hiring student engagement officers for the year. What's a student engagement officer? Great question! Student engagement officers provide valuable support for the Saint Mary's Fund by talking with alumni, updating their records, and asking them to support the future of Saint Mary's. Skills that you will gain include (but are not limited to): Customer service,…
Campus is once again alive and busy with students and so is the Merle Wilberding '66 Alumni Room! Stop on by the Alumni Room in Toner Student Center today to check out our new displays, see the latest happenings from the Office of Advancement team, participate in fun contests, and find resources to connect you to the larger Saint Mary’s community and beyond!
Welcome to all of the newest members of the Saint Mary's University family! The Office of Advancement team enjoyed meeting and spending time with you on campus during Welcome Weekend. If you did not get the chance to sign the A Place to Call Home banner or receive your welcome gift, please stop down in Heffron 60F.
The Department of Fine and Performing arts is pleased to announce the first exhibition of the 2021-22 academic year. Today through Friday, Oct. 8, Presently by Mary Beth Magyar will be on view in the Lillian Davis Hogan Gallery in the Toner Student Center. There will be an opening with the artist on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! Social distancing will be maintained in the gallery.
Join the Office of Advancement for an all-campus Saint Mary’s History Scavenger Hunt Monday, Sept. 13. The scavenger hunt will be open for participation from 5 to 6:30 p.m., just stop by the Alumni Room in Toner Student Center to kick off the hunt. All participants who locate six of the eight places on the hunt will be entered to win a Wise Owl Hammock! Those who can find all eight will receive two additional entries. See you there!
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…
The Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership will be offering an ethical leadership training session for student leaders Friday, Sept. 3, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in Salvi Lecture Hall. The session will introduce student leaders to our ethical leadership framework and engage them in leadership development. After the session, students will be able to: explain what leadership, virtue, and vice mean explain the traits and characteristics of a good leader explain why leadership is tied to virtues/vices identify their personal…
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…
Starting today, Monday, Aug. 30, the mailroom will resume regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Note, there will be no regularly scheduled Saturday or Sunday hours this academic year.
Choosing the meal plan that’s right for you can be confusing. Take a look at the descriptions below to help you understand your plan options. You can also take the meal plan assistant survey, view menus, and add more flex dollars to your card by visiting dineoncampus.com/saintmarys. Also note, cash will not be accepted at any of our on-campus dining locations. Terms to understand: Flex dollars are just like cash and can be used at any on-campus dining location Meal…
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…
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is eager to welcome all students back to campus this semester! Don't miss all the fun events during the first week. Tie Dye - FREE SAC T-shirt St. Ed's Field | Thursday, Sept. 2, at noon Welcome Back BINGO - Hundreds of dollars of prizes! Toner Dining Hall | Thursday, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m. S'Mores in the Plaza Plaza | Friday, Sept. 3, at 9 p.m. Late Night Hangout - Hypnotist Gostomski Fieldhouse |…
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…
Welcome back, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Saint Mary's University. I’m excited to announce that intramurals will be played this year! [caption id="attachment_16213" align="alignright" width="200"] Jim Tschida[/caption] First off, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jim Tschida, I'm the director of intramurals and assistant fastpitch softball coach. I'm new this year, however, I attended Saint Mary's University back in the 1980s. I was a member of the baseball team and also participated in intramurals. Intramurals this…
The 2021-22 student handbook is now published online. It includes COVID-19 addendums.
As we anticipate the start of our academic year in Winona, we do so with the health and safety of our community at the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last academic year, we wore our masks and smiled with our eyes, stayed socially distant when we needed a caring hug, washed our hands, and avoided large gatherings. We ask for your continued adherence to all of our COVID-19 protocols. We are gravely concerned about the high transmission of the delta…
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.