The College Republicans, College Democrats, Student Senate, and the university (through the Office of Student Affairs) have partnered to put on a 9/11 memorial on the Winona Campus to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The memorial will be 2,996 American flags that will be set up in the grass by the plaza Thursday, […]
Students, It has been great seeing so many of you on campus the last couple of weeks albeit a different semester than what we all planned. Thank you for continuing to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. Your resilience is greatly appreciated. A friendly reminder to wear masks in all buildings and keep reviewing the CommUNITY newsletter […]
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 […]
The 21st annual Taylor Richmond Benefit silent auction and dance raised $2,450, which was donated to the A-T Children’s Project in memory of the late Taylor Richmond. Taylor, the son of former Saint Mary’s staff member Nikki Richmond, was born with ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a degenerative genetic disease that severely limits movement, depresses the immune system, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Saint Mary’s University recognizes outstanding students, faculty, and staff, who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities. Awards include: Student Service Award — Jordan Malikowski, son of Wayne and Cheryl Malikowski of Royalton, Minn. Brother Charlie Burke, FSC Award (presented to a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the […]
In order to better serve all university campuses, effective Wednesday, April 21, all outgoing Winona Campus mail will be processed through the Toner Student Center mailroom. The Central Services Office will no longer provide stamps, postage, package shipping, etc. All mail services formerly available through Central Services will now be provided through the mailroom. Heffron […]
You have until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 7, to select your meal plan for fall 2021. Here are the updated costs: 2021-22 Meal Plan Costs Residential Plans/per semester cost Commuter Plans/per semester cost All Access $2,475 Lifestyle 5 $875 Lifestyle 15 $2,320 Lifestyle 8 $1,445 Lifestyle 12 $2,215 Base 50 $570 Essential 19** $2,185 […]
On the Winona Campus, if you have transportation issues associated with getting to a vaccination clinic, you can use Lyft, call a taxi (Economy Specialty Services: 507-454-7433), or pre-arrange a ride with the Student Affairs Office by emailing studentlife@smumn.edu at least 48 hours ahead of time (if possible). In addition, the city of Winona has […]
The semester finish line is in sight at our Winona Campus with only one month left! Let’s continue the great job of keeping to our COVID-19 guidelines. Face masks: Just a friendly reminder as it becomes nicer outside, face masks are required everywhere on campus, even when by yourself in a public space. The two […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to help our community reflect on and raise awareness of this critical issue, as well as show support to survivors everywhere by contributing to an Art and Written Word Contest. Submissions should be an original piece that addresses one (or several) of the […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Winona’s Sexual Assault Interagency Council will be hosting a Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on Saturday, April 24, at 3 p.m. at the lake in Winona. Please RSVP to Claire Exley at CExley@co.winona.mn.us by Thursday, April 1, if you will be joining us for the event and your T-shirt size (note: […]
Abel Valenica, district marketing manager for Chartwells on the Winona Campus, presented to the Student Senate on March 16 details on upcoming dining hall renovations. His presentation provided an overview of the process, which began last spring with student surveys and engagement, and the proposed concept for the renovations. These renovations include an open concept […]
All Winona Campus students who elect to travel over the Easter weekend will be required to: Complete the COVID-19 travel request form by Wednesday, March 24. Participate in a 10-day soft quarantine upon returning to campus, which means: Student may attend classes, visit cafeteria, study in the library or other designated spaces. Student may not […]
Cardinals, With the state of Minnesota opening up more, we want to remind you to stay safe by avoiding crowded bars and establishments that do not require face masks. Let’s keep our streak of minimal COVID-19 transmission within our Saint Mary’s community and move toward being in the green! This allows us to have athletic […]
Dear Winona community members, It is time again to honor and support a cause in connection with the Saint Mary’s University community. On behalf of the Office of Recreation, Involvement, and Student Engagement (R.I.S.E.), and the Taylor Richmond Benefit Committee, it is our honor to announce that all proceeds for the 21st Annual Taylor Richmond […]
You are invited to attend the Student Senate meeting on Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m.! Abel Valencia from Chartwells will be presenting on the exciting renovations that will be occurring in our dining hall this summer. For those interested in joining the meeting, contact Marisa Naryka, Ed.D., assistant vice president for Student Life, at […]
Guest policy interim changes and gathering guidelines We are changing, on an interim basis, our policies about how many students can be safely gathered in residence halls. Apartment guest policy We will allow 10 students (including the roommates) with no more than two pods/apartments to gather. This new limit applies to apartments in Residencia Santiago […]
With Easter weekend quickly approaching, we wanted to provide you with some updates. As a reminder, on the Winona Campus, classes are in session Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, until 1 p.m. each day and all day on Monday, April 5. Students are encouraged to celebrate Easter as a Saint Mary’s community. Easter […]