WINONA, Minn. — Storytelling is best done around a table as guests share stories and form deeper connections and an understanding of one another. On this theme, the public is invited to register for “My Big Fat Greek Dinner” on Tuesday, April 26, a fundraiser for the inaugural Sandbar Storytelling Festival, planned for Oct. 14-15 in Winona. The Greek dinner, a delectable five-course meal that will leave participants yelling “Opa!” will feature celebrity chef Gary Diomandes, who serves on the…
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is seeking creative, quick-thinking kids ages 8-18 to form the Main reACTion Improv Troupe for the 2021-22 school year. Auditions are Monday, Aug. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Academy Theatre at Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. The troupe will rehearse monthly and perform at one or two locations or events per semester, ranging from August 2021 to May 2022. During auditions, actors and actresses can…
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to an outdoor performance of Brian D. Taylor’s production “Thirty-Three Little Pigs” Friday, July 30, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 31, at 2 and 7 p.m. Audiences young and old will squeal with delight as they travel to different locations on MCA’s property at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. The cast, made up of Winona area youth, will tell the story of how 33…
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer two Watercolor Workshops for adults ages 55 and older: Wednesday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. In these one-day workshops, participants will explore basic watercolor techniques, including masking and wet-on-wet application, and learn about various painting supplies while connecting with one another. Step-by-step instructions will lead to creating and finishing a floral piece participants can take home. Community members…
Today, Tuesday, Jan. 26, U.S. News and World Report announced their Best Online Programs. Saint Mary’s ranked #170 out of 295 participating online MBA programs, and as best in the state of Minnesota. This recognition joins a strong ranking in December’s Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which once again ranked Saint Mary’s third in their list of largest MBA programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin. “Our MBA program stands apart because of its flexible online and onground options, accelerated pathways, and relevant…
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites older adults to join creative aging programs for the winter season. “As we enter the ninth month of this pandemic during the cold weather, it is even more important for adults to stay active and engaged,” said managing director Jamie Schwaba. “MCA is working hard to meet that need and provide safe opportunities for our community.” Classes include: Weaving, ages 55 and older, via Zoom. Sessions will explore weaving terms and concepts through…
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites tap dancers of all ages to its annual Holiday Tap Jam. Due to COVID-19, this year's performance will be virtual. Tap dance students, ages 5 and older, are invited to participate in this fun-filled event. Holiday Tap Jam is free and open to tappers everywhere. Levels accommodate a variety of experience levels, from beginners to advanced tappers. Participants will be given access to a video to learn a short tap warm-up and combination…
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to MCA's third virtual music division concert 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. The concert will be released on the MCA Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. For more information, visit mcasmumn.edu. The concert will feature instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and experience levels who participate in private music lessons. Individual instructors may also perform. “We miss hearing the hallways of the Valéncia Arts Center filled with the beautiful music from…
The artists of Playful Postcards: Artist Study for a Virtual Gallery Walk and Artist Celebration will join the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, via Zoom. This event will highlight the work of eight talented community artists who participated in MCA’s Playful Postcards: Artist Study class this fall. The community is invited to join the Zoom conference, although pre-registration is required. Playful Postcards: Artist Study was an eight-week creative aging program designed for participants…
K16 Solutions’ revolutionary LMS migration technology helps launch Saint Mary's strategic initiatives on embracing innovation and global online learning with a move to Canvas SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ., AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — K16 Solutions and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced a strategic partnership today that involves using K16 Solutions’ ground-breaking LMS migration technology, Scaffold, to migrate Saint Mary's online courses onto their new LMS platform, Canvas. Following months of extensive evaluation and community engagement, these new partnerships bring to life key…
For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota was ranked No. 33 in the Best Regional Universities of the Midwest category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 ratings of best colleges and universities in the nation. The ranking positions Saint Mary’s in the top 20% of all schools listed in this category.
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. — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota students completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2020. Student name, hometown, parent or guardian names Juan Altamirano Herrera, Appleton, Wis. Cray Alvarez, Winona, Minn., Virginia Whalen Tyler Amy, Chatfield, Minn., Julie Amy Lydia Bacon, Rochester, Minn., Roger Bacon and Krista Affeldt Joshua Balsiger, Camas, Wash., Alan Balsiger Cassandra Barr, Eau Claire, Wis., Tom and Marcy Barr Virginia Barrera, Long Lake, Minn., Saturnino and Artemia Barrera Alexis Barth,…
Saint Mary’s University is recognizing outstanding students by awarding several academic honors. These awards are typically given out at Honors Convocation during the Celebration of Scholarship event. Student Life Award winners and this year’s Outstanding Seniors will be announced and recognized during a virtual ceremony Friday, May 15. Watch for more details. Congratulations to the following academic honors recipients: Lasallian Honors Program Outstanding Senior Awards Olivia Beauchamp, daughter of Brett and Melissa Beauchamp of Jerseyville, Ill.; Alice Bettag, daughter of…
WINONA, Minn. — To help protect frontline Winona Health employees who are treating patients during the COVID-19 outbreak, Saint Mary’s University has donated a supply of much needed personal protective equipment (PPE). On Thursday, April 2, Saint Mary’s donated the following supplies from its Winona Campus to Winona Health: 24,750 pairs of gloves 7,000 disposable aprons 12 complete surgical suits 24 safety glasses 1 safety shield 40 respirator masks 220 surgical masks. The equipment was donated from Saint Mary’s Wellness…
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present Dance Repertory Company II (DRC II) in a showcase “Animals on Parade” concert featuring dancers ages 5-13 performing tap, ballet, hip hop, modern, and musical theatre to animal themed songs. Performances will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Academy Theatre of the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. Audiences will be delighted as they see Inspector Clouseau’s…
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…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University invites the public to a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest residence hall on the Winona Campus, Brother William Hall, on Friday, Oct. 4, beginning at noon. The $6.9 million residence hall has been entirely funded through philanthropic gifts. Two anonymous families chose to not only help Saint Mary’s create a vibrant living facility to attract new students, but also to honor Saint Mary’s 13th president Brother William Mann’s 10-year legacy at the…