Jeff Halberg, head men’s and women’s tennis coach, and Julia Boeve and Laura Sonday, senior tennis players, were recently featured in an episode of Cardinals’ Nest, a TV program that airs on Winona cable access HBC TV-25. Cardinals’ Nest is cohosted by Donny Nadeau, sports information director, and Dean Beckman, Communication Department chair and faculty athletic representative. Watch the interviews:
The Lt. Governor for the State of Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan, and the Commissioner of the MN Office of Higher Education, Dennis Olson, visited Saint Mary's University yesterday to hear from students about a variety of important issues.
As the beatification ceremony for Brother James Miller '66, M'74 draws closer, Saint Mary's celebrates our alumnus and his life's work. A new website has been created (smumn.edu/brotherjames) that contains valuable resources about Brother James including photographs, details about the beatification and canonization process, and links to other resources. Videos on this site also feature several members of the Saint Mary's community sharing their memories of Brother James as a De La Salle Christian Brother, an educator, and as a…
Jen Miller, softball head coach, and Hallie Schmeling, sophomore shortstop, were recently featured in an episode of Cardinals' Nest, a TV program that airs on Winona cable access HBC TV-25. Cardinals’ Nest is cohosted by Donny Nadeau, sports information director, and Dean Beckman, Communication Department chair and faculty athletic representative. Watch the interviews:
Join these upcoming events as we celebrate our Lasallian heritage during De La Salle Week Sunday, March 10, through Friday, March 15. Coffee and donuts Monday-Friday — 8:15-10:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday in Vlazny Lounge, Friday in Saint Mary’s Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Mass — 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saint Thomas More Chapel An Evening with Father Paul Wierichs, C.P. ’74, M’75 — 7 p.m. Science and Learning Center, Room 200 As senior chaplain for the FBI New York office, Father…
Making modern-day Catholic saints in the heartland: Three men with ties to Minnesota and on the road to sainthood reflect the burst of saint-making in Rome. [Star Tribune]
What could be better than celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at Island City Brewing Company? Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at the monthly Jazz Jam with H3O! The March Jazz Jam will take place on Sunday, March 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Now in its second year, the Island City Jazz Jam is an open mic night for jazz. Whether you play an instrument or sing, the Jazz Jam is a chance for anyone to sit in with a professional rhythm…
George Johnson, John Johnson's brother, is planning birthday party for John, who turns 90 on April 2. John was a professor in psychology, dean, and was involved in the study abroad program at Saint Mary's from 1966 to 2008. He is living in Omaha now. To find out more information about the birthday party or to send birthday wishes to John, email George at boppagaga@cox.net.
Saint Mary's student Leanna Haag was a recent winner in the Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) Writing Competition. DES is a national scholastic honor society for Catholic universities. Haag tied for first place in the poetry category with her piece "Individual, Season of Fall(ing), Sing to Me of Wonder, Oregon Trail." Congratulations!
Four members of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society were recently awarded Research Foundation research grants. Awardees were Lucas Campbell, Bailey O’Hare, Angela Soto, and Erika Thiel. Great work!
Candace Vogler, Ph.D., David B. and Clara E. Stern Professor of Philosophy and Professor in the College at The University of Chicago, visited the Saint Mary’s University Winona Campus on Feb. 21, 2019, to deliver the second presentation of the Cardinal Virtue series. Watch Dr. Vogler's presentation on "Prudence - Practical Wisdom" and get information about upcoming speakers at smumn.edu/cardinalvirtuepresentations.
During spring break, 48 Saint Mary's students and staff participated in immersion trips expanding their understanding of new cultures and learning innovative ways people are addressing poverty and injustice through community. Students have returned from spring semester S.O.U.L. trips with great stories and experiences. Visit their blog to read about all they learned on these trips: campusministry.smumn.edu/s-o-u-l-blog.
On Monday, March 18, at noon the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies will be hosting a Women's Entrepreneurship Panel in Room 200 of the Science and Learning Center. Panel members include: Meredith Speier, Inspeier Maggie Sonnek, Mill City Creative Susan Langer, Live. Give. Save. Together, these three women have businesses that span marketing, social media, graphic design, and app development. They'll discuss getting started, pursuing their dreams, and gaining recognition in their fields. See you there!
Even though Jen Elmquist’s career path has moved through various vocations — including sales, acting, and modeling — she has always felt a strong calling to support others in their mental wellness. In the many roles she currently serves (award-winning author, licensed therapist, wife, mother, consultant, 2007 Saint Mary’s University Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marriage and Family Therapy graduate, and faculty member at Saint Mary’s), Elmquist is ever focused on strengthening relationships and promoting strong mental health. The Plymouth,…
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has delayed opening until noon on the Winona Campus and Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow for today, Monday, Feb. 25, due to weather and road conditions. University employees should not report to work until noon. Essential employees report as scheduled. Employees traveling to campus are urged to use caution and contact their supervisor with any specific concerns.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will close the Winona Campus and its Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow Monday, Feb. 25, due to road conditions. There will be no classes in Rochester. University employees should not report to work. Evening staff who normally start at 5 p.m. or after should report as scheduled. Employees traveling to campus are urged to use caution and contact their supervisor with any specific concerns.
Greg Moore, women’s hockey head coach, and David Foley, women’s basketball head coach, were recently featured in an episode of Cardinals’ Nest, a TV program that airs on Winona cable access HBC TV-25. Cardinals’ Nest is cohosted by Donny Nadeau, sports information director, and Dean Beckman, Communication Department chair and faculty athletic representative. Watch the interviews:
The Kabara Institute once again participated as a sponsor for Social Ice in Rochester and had the Saint Mary’s logo on the Wall of Ice. Pictured at Social Ice are Christine Beech, director for the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies; Molly Bigelow, Rochester Center enrollment counselor; and Kate Utterback, associate director, Cascade Meadow.
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to the leader of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 12, on the Winona Campus. Brother Robert Schieler, FSC, Superior General of the De La Salle Christian Brothers will be receiving an honorary doctorate of educational leadership. In his position, Brother Robert leads the largest order of religious…
Check out some familiar faces from the Music Department in "Smooth jazz fills the winter Winona sky" [Fox 47 and KTTC]