MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host two open house information sessions for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The events, which are free and open to the public, are happening: Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s University Center, 2540 Park Ave. Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s Apple Valley Center, 14200 Cedar Ave. in…
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University invites Winona-area dancers to submit proposals for the Winona Dance Showcase. The showcase, to be presented Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in the Page Theatre, will offer a festive, community-focused conclusion to the inaugural Driftless Dance Festival. The 2020 showcase is open to dance makers and studios based in Winona County and from within a 20-mile radius of the Page Theatre (700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987). Performers will…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host an open house information session Tuesday, July 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at its Rochester Campus, 2900 19th Street NW. The event, which is free and open to the public, is particularly for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many bachelor’s completion, graduate, and professional school program options. All are invited to attend, especially individuals who are interested in pursuing a Saint Mary’s program offered in…
Saint Mary’s University announced that senior business intelligence and analytics majors Emily Seykora of Lansing, Mich., and Kristjan Meitz of Waukesha, Wis., have each been awarded $1,000 MinneAnalytics Scholarships. MinneAnalytics Scholarships are awarded to students who display a passion for pursuing a career in analytics and an ongoing commitment to community engagement. Last year, the organization awarded 20 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to students from schools across the Midwest. Read the full story which includes more information…
WINONA, Minn. — The following students received bachelor of arts degrees in May 2019 from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. McKayla Ahlrich, Sleepy Eye, Minn. Tiffany Alequin, St Paul, Minn. Tyler Aliperto, Saint Paul, Minn. Andrew Allemann, Cochrane, Wis. Fabian Alvarez, Chicago, Ill. Zachary Ansell, Rushford, Minn. Trason Arens, Fairmont, Minn. Austin Arnold, Anchorage, Alaska Maria Averbeck, Lewiston, Minn. Samantha Bakke, Preston, Minn. Marlon Barrett-Dwyer, Chicago, Ill. Jesse Barron, Minnetonka, Minn. Nicole Bartosz, Woodridge, Ill. Jessica Bauer, Nerstrand,…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Alumni Reunion June 21-23 was about elevating achievements. In addition to recognizing four successful alumni, another alumnus was recognized for more than 50 years of service to Saint Mary’s, and the 50th anniversary class made a $1,125,000 gift to their alma mater. [caption id="attachment_5896" align="alignright" width="500"] Members of the class of 1969 present a check (and cash) totaling $1,125,000 to Brother Robert Smith.[/caption] Throughout the weekend more than 450 alumni became reacquainted with Winona,…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host two open house information sessions for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The events, which are free and open to the public, are happening: Wednesday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s Apple Valley Center, 14200 Cedar Ave. in Apple Valley Thursday, June 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary’s University Center, 2540…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University recognized outstanding senior students Friday, April 24, at the annual Honors Convocation. Highlights of the evening included the announcement of graduate and professional school acceptances and grants and fellowships, as well as the awarding of the following special honors: Delta Epsilon Sigma National Award — Dorothy Kirsch, daughter of David and Susan Kirsch of Wesley, Iowa Outstanding Lasallian Honors Student Award — Laura Sonday, daughter of Dave and Mooreen Sonday of St. Paul, Minn.…
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer three unique eight-week workshops for adults ages 55 and older, thanks to a second-year of generous grant support from Aroha Philanthropies. The workshops, which will take place between April and November, will focus on creative journaling, watercolor painting, and a special intergenerational printmaking program that welcomes older adults and area youth to participate together. The first workshop “Creative Journaling” will run Mondays, April 1-May 20, from 4:45 to 6:15…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University will host national award-winning mental health speaker and country singer Jason DeShaw on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in its Page Theatre. For more than a decade, DeShaw has been performing across North America and Europe. The Montana native has released five albums and shared the stage with national country music acts including The Oakridge Boys and Little Big Town. In 2010, doctors diagnosed DeShaw with bipolar disorder and alcoholism. As he began…
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 22nd 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. 19-20 and 26-27, and Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the campus bluffs.…
WINONA, Minn. — The completed projects resulting from a multi-generational collage workshop collaboration between the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and the Winona Friendship Center will be on display throughout August at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. This intergenerational workshop began in June and invited older adults and youth ages 7 to 12 to explore a variety of collage techniques, from monochromatic to torn paper. Participants benefitted from group and individual instruction under the direction of…
WINONA, Minn. — Enjoy a free family-friendly concert featuring the H30 Jazz Trio from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, outside Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse, 50 East 3rd St. This is the first in a series of three free concerts sponsored jointly by the Third Space–Main Street Program and the City of Winona. These informal performances are designed for people of all ages who usually don’t attend formal concerts. The hour-long performance features audience participation, giving children (and the young-at-heart) the chance…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host the “New Year, New U!” College and Job Fair Wednesday, Aug. 1, for those seeking a special education teaching career and/or licensure opportunities. The event, which is free, will be held at Saint Mary’s Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center, 2900 19th St. Northwest, Rochester, and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advisers from Saint Mary’s University, Winona State University, Augsburg University, and Grand Canyon University will…
At this year’s annual forum on ethical leadership, Saint Mary’s honors Great Clips’ innovative leader and newly retired CEO. MINNEAPOLIS – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will honor Rhoda Olsen, former CEO and current vice chair of the board of Great Clips, with the 2018 Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership at this year’s Hendrickson Forum. The Tuesday, April 24, 2018, event, “Innovation Culture,” is presented by Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership and will feature a keynote address by author,…
WINONA, Minn. — Although the wind blew mightily, it didn’t deter a crowd of about 150 from gathering to help Saint Mary’s University break ground March 13 on a new 112-bed, three-story residence hall for first-year students on the Winona Campus. Brother William Mann, president of the university, told the crowd it was truly a time for thanksgiving. The $6.9 million residence hall is being entirely funded through philanthropic gifts. Two anonymous families chose to not only help Saint Mary’s…
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s held its annual Founders’ Day celebration March 13 on the Winona Campus in honor of its heritage. The celebration included the presentation of awards to two faculty members and two outstanding seniors, as well as a groundbreaking event for a new residence hall. Dr. Susan Hines, director of faculty development for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, and associate professor in the Ed.D. in Leadership program, received the Bishop Heffron Service Award. Given by…
WINONA, Minn. — With anonymous gifts totaling $6.9 million, two families have chosen to honor Brother William Mann’s legacy as president of Saint Mary’s University by constructing a residence hall in his honor. The public is invited at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, to watch as ground is broken for Brother William Hall, a 112-bed, three story residence hall for first-year students on the Winona Campus. “With Brother William’s announcement of his departure, these families wanted to recognize all that…
WINONA, Minn. — It was a weekend of celebrating ongoing athletic accomplishments at Saint Mary’s University. During Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend Sept. 8-10, current and former athletes came together to discuss their shared experiences, to reminisce about those game-winning plays, and to hear the accomplishments of today’s Cardinal athletes. On Friday, Sept. 8, three former student-athletes were honored for their many accomplishments. This year's inductees into the Saint Mary’s Sports Hall of Fame were: Mark Zaremba ’78 (baseball), Amanda Weinmann…
The Saint Mary's Cardinal 'M' Club, in association with the Alumni Association, will induct three members into the Saint Mary's Sports Hall of Fame during Cardinal 'M' Club Weekend Friday-Sunday, Sept. 8-10. The 2017 Saint Mary's University Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will honor former student-athletes Mark Zaremba '78, Amanda Weinmann '07, and Ashley Luehmann '07 The trio will be honored during an awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8. Along with the induction of this year's Hall of Fame…