Start your semester off on the right foot. After the first week of attending classes, you may discover you could use some additional assistance in some areas. Sign up for a tutor or peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com. Peer learning assistants can help you set up a routine so studying becomes second nature for you. Peer tutors can assist you with understanding and practicing the new material in your courses. Your instructors are always the best resource, so consider setting…
A new, shared website has been created to unify Winona and Twin Cities library services, which you can view at lib.smumn.edu. The new website launched Aug. 23 and features: 24/7 chat services SuperSearch, the libraries’ unified search tool Mobile-friendly design Enhanced navigation (site search, user-friendly organization and menus) To support you during this transition, we plan to: Keep the Winona library and Twin Cities library websites available until Dec. 20, 2021. Include links to the Winona library and Twin Cities…
Hey Cardinal nation — welcome back to campus! As we prepare for the start of another school year — and another year of Cardinal athletics — here’s a reminder that there is a one-stop way to keep up with all the Saint Mary's sports action — including previews, recaps, and all news Cardinal athletics. Simply sign up to receive all the latest Cardinal news by visiting saintmaryssports.com/subscribe.aspx. Or, email me, Donny Nadeau, sports information director, at dnadeau@smumn.edu with "Sign Me…
Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., dean of business and technology, was featured in the Twin Cities Business Notable Leaders in Higher Education 2021 list. Saint Mary's University, along with Winona's two other higher ed institutions, has been given the opportunity to run a piece every three weeks in the Winona Daily News. This first piece is a spotlight on our new nursing program with an overview from Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, DNP, director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair…
[caption id="attachment_15411" align="alignright" width="200"] Rustin Wolfe, Ph.D.[/caption] Rustin Wolfe, Ph.D., Doctor of Education in Leadership professor, was interviewed for CBC Radio One on the topic of flow: "a state intimately familiar to athletes and artists — and to anyone who's been fully absorbed in a given task to the point where time seems to stand still, and even the sense of self disappears." Read more and listen to the interview called, Flow: Making the impossible ... possible. Pope Francis named…
Stepping into the newly created position of vice president for inclusion and human dignity, Leon Dixon says he’s not one to shy away from a challenge. He is ready and well-prepared to advance Saint Mary’s goal to develop and foster a more inclusive university community that emphasizes human dignity. “Anywhere you go, universities exist to serve the students,” he said. “So that's why I'm here — to serve them.” A particularly meaningful title At many colleges and universities, and other…
Saint Mary's athletics was covered in the news quite a bit in recent weeks due to the success of our Cardinal baseball and track and field teams. Here are a few headlines: Schultz named All-Conference Cardinals win playoff title, earn NCAA bid Saint Mary's season comes to an end Saint Mary's drops NCAA regional in pitchers duel Swanson 4x100 relay headed to NCAAs Saint Mary's participated in an Inside Higher Ed webinar, during which participants learned how the university successfully…
By LMS Taskforce As of June 1, Blackboard is no longer being used and Saint Mary's has officially transferred to the use of Canvas. There are a variety of support systems available to guide you through this change. As a reminder, please funnel all questions, concerns, and issues through the HelpDesk at helpdesk@smumn.edu. With their new ticketing system in place, emails and calls are quickly routed to the appropriate person or department to expedite resolution. When I need help, who…
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 policy recommendations based on the percentage of students vaccinated on our campus. It is vitally important that the university have some sense of the percentage…
By Krista Joy Coleman Criminal justice and psychology double major Destiny Walker hopes to make an impact as a community changer and is well on her way. Walker is already very familiar with being a proponent of change in an evolving community. She is heavily involved in the leadership teams of multiple clubs at Saint Mary's University, including the Merging Intercultural Experiences (MIX) Club and Solidarity Club (to name a few). Walker participated in Countdown to College (C2C), an immersive…
By Tom Brandes Who knew that when Brandon Merfeld tore his ulnar collateral ligament in high school, the result would be a positive, life-changing experience? Merfeld, now a sophomore majoring in Biology at Saint Mary’s University, discovered his calling in life. “I went to an orthopedic surgeon and thought he’d recommend Tommy John surgery, but instead I avoided surgery with three months rest,” said Merfeld. “I was very impressed with the surgeon and realized my ideal job would be to…
The Winona Daily News featured a story about John Tschida's return to Saint Mary's University as coach of the women's fastpitch team. DBA candidate Kelly Anderson Diercks was named athletic director at the College of Saint Benedict. Diercks is doing her research on women's leadership. Read more.
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…
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.
As detailed in an article in the Cardinal Update late January, Saint Mary’s University engaged the search firm of Hand & Associates to help us attract a broader candidate pool for our vice president for inclusion and human dignity. The firm has deep experience and connections to diverse candidates across the country. We have an update as progress has been made. We have interviewed three qualified finalists and have made an offer to our top candidate. We are working through…
Our senior women's Cardinal hockey player Delaney Wolf, the 2021 national Hockey Humanitarian Award recipient, has made the news several times this week: • USCHO • WKBT-TV • Star Tribune • NCAA • Winona Daily News Additionally, Saint Mary's was featured in this advertorial in Minnesota Monthly titled "COVID-19 Crisis Reflects Increasing Demand for Healthcare Degrees." KTTC-TV featured Chartwells and Winona Volunteer Services feeding Winonans for Easter. And Leighton Broadcasting in Winona again hosted Tim Gossen and Ann Merchlewitz last…
Stressed out about your midterm grades? Talk with a peer learning assistant (PLA) who can help you figure out the best way for you to study and manage your time so you can stay on top of your homework. Schedule a meeting or come visit a PLA in HC19 today! You can also sign up for a peer tutor at smumn.joinknack.com. A peer tutor can help you better prepare for the next big exam. Don’t have the Knack app? Download Knack in the App…
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) invites you to the following events: STEM Trivia Saturday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Zoom - sign up Calling all students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Test your general knowledge and win some epic prizes. Join SAC and the Chemistry Club for a fun and basic knowledge test of all things STEM. Wing Eating Contest Monday, March 22, at 8 p.m. Dining room Can you take the heat? SAC and Chartwells are partnering…
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) invites the entire Saint Mary's community to the following events: PowerPoint Night Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Toner Student Center, Room 9 You've probably seen the trend ... Are you passionate about something or just know an odd amount of information about a subject? Create your PowerPoint and be judged! Winners receive prizes. Marvel Trivia Friday, March 12, at 8 p.m. Virtual via Zoom, Sign up Spider-Man, Ironman, Thanos, Captain America, Deadpool. You know…
The entire Saint Mary's community is invited to the following events: Alcohol Tile Art Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m., in the Game Room Feeling crafty? Want to make a coaster or cute decoration for your room? Come make tile art with us! "On the Basis of Sex" - Movie Screen and Discussion Friday, March 5, at 8 p.m., in the Common Room In collaboration with the Wellness Club, SAC presents a movie to honor women's history month. "On the…