As the end of semester nears, please be mindful that 24-hour quiet hours are in effect beginning Saturday, May 1, at 9 p.m. These will be in effect through Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m. — the last day of finals. Additionally, due to the personal need for an environment conducive to academics and extra consideration for fellow students during finals, violations of the alcohol policy or quiet hours by students during this time may result in additional consequences, including…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is focusing this month on “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces.” This campaign highlights how to build respectful online communities. According to the NSVRC, “Behaviors or actions like sexist jokes, victim-blaming language or comments may seem like not that big of a deal, but they contribute to the same way of thinking that fuels violence. Although they only reflect the point of view of the person making…
With the end of the academic year quickly approaching, we ask that you take some simple steps to ensure that your mail and packages continue to reach you: Check and empty your mailbox before departing for summer. Check with the mailroom for any unclaimed packages. Provide the mailroom with a preferred forwarding address. For graduating students or those who are not returning to Saint Mary’s, contact frequent correspondents (financial institutions, magazine subscriptions, etc.) to change your address. Saint Mary’s is…
Meeting called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7:02 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves, Riley Hall, Noah Kimel, Megan Kowalis, Jonathon Krull, Abigail Lang, Thomas Magnavite, Allison Moysis, Tara Nikolich, Nicole Noreen, Lyanna Novak, Enitan Onayiga, Sophia O’Neil, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Joseph Schauf, Ryan Stoynich, Collin van Waardenburg, Destiny Walker, Elijah Williams Members excused: Sam Carlson Discussion items: Budget season review Budget…
Bring a picnic and celebrate the end of the semester with live music this weekend: Concert Band, noon, Saturday, May 1, and Jazz groups, 3 p.m., Sunday, May 2. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to both of these performances. Please wear masks and stay socially distanced or in your pods.
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…
We are conducting a study on Saint Mary's students' research and writing practices, and we would like to hear about your experiences. The study consists of a 30-60 minute interview over Zoom. In exchange for your time, you will receive a $20 gift card for Saint Mary's Barnes and Noble Bookstore. To participate, please complete this brief screening questionnaire. After you complete the screening questionnaire, we will contact you to arrange the interview at a time that is convenient for you. We…
Call to order Prayer/reflection Roll call Budget season review By-laws update E-board reports Class officer reports Senator concerns Adjournment Meeting with be held in Salvi beginning at 7 p.m.
As the year is drawing to a close, we wanted to remind you of all of these upcoming dates: Alpha Psi Omega live show: Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Featuring theatre students, hosted by Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society, in Page Theatre. Reserve your seat on University Tickets: reserve for the 7:30 p.m. show or reserve for the 10 p.m. show. All of the money raised by this event will go on to further…
This academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many students missing breaks and feeling overwhelmed. As you prepare for our next Wellness Day this Wednesday, April 28, we want you to feel equipped with tips to help combat burnout and take care of yourself. Help combat burnout by: Getting sufficient sleep Exercising Taking time away from electronics Doing something you enjoy Reaching out to those around you Getting organized, cleaning, doing chores Eating healthy Taking a break Getting…
On Thursday, April 22, beginning at 10 p.m., the Brown Parking Lot on the Winona Campus will be closed until Monday, April 26, afternoon. This closure is to facilitate the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance on Saturday, April 24. All vehicles must be out of the Brown Lot area by Friday morning or they are subject to being towed. This includes the faculty/staff parking spots along the back of the Page Theatre building and the other reserved parking spots in the…
Student Senate April 20, 2021 Meeting called to order by president Kendall Archer at 7 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves (proxy Klaus Friedli), Riley Hall, Noah Kimel, Jonathon Krull, Abigial Lang, Thomas Magnavite, Allison Moysis, Tara Nikolich, Nicole Noreen, Lyanna Novak, Enitan Onayiga, Sophia O’Neil, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Joseph Schauf, Ryan Stoynich, Collin van Waardenburg, Destiny Walker, Elijah Williams Members absent:…
Alumni Relations and Development needs your help. We are rebuilding the previous alumni club on campus. The club, Cardinals Connecting Cardinals (CCC), aims to build connections with Saint Mary’s alumni, educate and promote philanthropy on campus, and build stronger engagement with students. We would like to invite you to become a founding member of the CCC! You can find more information on the CCC and the commitments we are looking for from our members. Please read through the document and…
The Saint Marys Choirs return to live performance with their spring concert under the direction of Dr. Patrick O'Shea on Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the beautiful Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels in Winona. While the concert will be for a limited internal university audience only, it is the first public performance since March 2020 for the choirs. The repertoire includes works by Fauré, Monteverdi, Betinis, Brahms, Alfven, Paulus, and others. The Concert Choir will present…
Want some help so you can do well on your finals? Peer learning assistants (PLAs) can help you do just that by giving you personalized tips for studying, time management, and organization. Come visit a PLA in HC19 or by Zoom today! You can get the help you need by signing up for a peer tutor or PLA at smumn.joinknack.com. Don’t have the Knack app? Download Knack in the App Store or get it on Google Play. Get help with any part of the…
Move-out day for undergraduate students is Thursday, May 6. Students should be completely moved out of their residence halls by 7 p.m. on this day. Students are required to set a time with their resident adviser before 7 p.m. on May 6 to complete the checkout process. The process includes a room check by your RA, completion of your Room Condition Report found in eRezLife, and turning in your room key. If you are done with finals prior to May…
Come on out to the 21st annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance this Saturday, April 24, in the lot behind the Performance Center! Sign up for one of two time slots: one starting at 7 p.m. and going until 8:15 p.m. and one starting at 8:45 p.m. and going until 10 p.m. The dance will feature live music from The Johnny Holm Band and will be the same exact set for the first and second time slots. The tickets will be…
Over the last few weeks, there have been articles published outlining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for fully vaccinated individuals as it pertains to masking and social distancing. These articles were for informational purposes only. University policy regarding masking and social distancing has not changed. Due to our highly residential setting, masks and social distancing continues to be required of all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of their vaccination status. Although vaccinated individuals are less likely…
Free saliva-based COVID-19 test kits will be available for Winona Campus students prior to travel at the end of the semester. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 testing 1-3 days prior to travel. To access free saliva-based COVID-19 testing: Stop by the Wellness Center to pick up your kit. Use a Zoom-enabled device to test at the time/location of your choice. Mail the test using the pre-paid UPS envelope provided for overnight shipping. Allow 1-2 days…
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.