You're invited to join the next session in the new Saint Mary's series, A Seat at the Table. Maximizing Your LinkedIn Presence Tuesday, July 20, at noon (CT) Register Do you have questions about the current job search landscape? About using social media to create a professional presence? Bring your questions to this Tuesday, July 20, A Seat at the Table webinar. We'll start the conversation by discussing current employment trends and considerations, and then segue to a discussion about…
This edition of the Student Central update includes information about fall registration, tuition due dates, and the 2021-22 FAFSA. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Student Central at studentcentral@smumn.edu or 612-238-4566. Fall registration Fall registration opens Wednesday, July 7, at 8 a.m. in the student portal. You can view the course offering page now, in the FA21 SGPP term on the student portal. Look for additional information regarding fall registration next week. Tuition due dates…
[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.…
Beginning this fall on the Winona Campus, TVs in the residence halls will connect to cable via Wi-Fi, instead of using a coax cable. This fall, students will either need a Smart TV to be able to download the HBC application or have a Firestick or Roku stick. The Helpdesk has been busy with updating the Wi-Fi capability within the residence halls and will have all areas ready for your arrival. If you have questions, please contact the Helpdesk at…
Do you want to be a leader on campus? Do you want to build connections with alumni and gain experience that can help you grow in your future endeavors? Look no further than Cardinals Connecting Cardinals (CCC), a student-led organization that aims to connect current students with alumni of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Members of the CCC will build connections with Saint Mary’s alumni, run events with undergraduate students on campus, promote philanthropy, and be a leader among fellow…
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 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…
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…
2020-21 has been a challenging year in many ways. The following resources may be helpful in connecting you with mental health services in the Minneapolis area. City of Minneapolis mental health resources Minnesota Department of Human Services (resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Minnesota Support resources Support for multicultural communities Resources for the BIPOC community during the Chauvin trial
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…
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.
The Cardinal Club on the Winona Campus will have modified hours this week. The Club will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and open for dinner from 4 to 10 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. The last meal served in the Cardinal Club will be Wednesday dinner as the Cardinal Club will be closed on Thursday. The Market and Cardinal Club will be operating as normal. Both officially close for the academic year on Thursday, May…
Saint Mary's University is one of five recipients of the Minnesota Private College Fund's Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men for the 2021-2023 cohort. Students must meet the following criteria: Be an African-American male Have sophomore status as of spring 2021/junior status as of fall 2021 — confirmed by registrar via transcript Demonstrate financial need by either qualifying for Minnesota State Grant or Pell Grant Have a GPA range of 2.0 to 2.9 (exceptions can be made) — must confirm…
Thank you for taking the time to read the April Student Central update! This edition includes information about summer semester, billing due dates, financial aid, a bookstore update, Canvas, and spring semester grades. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Student Central at studentcentral@smumn.edu or 612-238-4566. Summer registration It's not too late to register for a summer course. If you'd like to register for a course for summer 2021, which begins Monday, May…