The Minnesota Department of Health reminds university students to #MaskUpMN.
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.
Will science students who rely on labs to learn vital techniques be able to stay on campus if the decision is made to send students home? Many students have the need to be on campus for their curriculum, such as those in fine arts and science programs. If the university has to switch to online learning, we will take all of this into consideration. Hopefully, if we continue to strictly follow safety protocols, we will be in Winona together all…
Cardinals, Thank you for continuing to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines. I continue to be impressed with this student body and hear from so many that you, along with the faculty and staff, want to remain on ground all semester. I know we can do it, with your help, as together, we are Saint Mary’s. Tim Gossen, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs COVID-19 updates: Continue to watch for updates on smumn.edu/covidplanning. As a reminder, COVID-19 guidelines should be…
If for whatever reason we had to travel home, would we have to quarantine when we arrived back on campus? We are strongly recommending no travel. This largely depends on where you are going and if it is considered a hot spot. Please fill out the travel form, and we can help you make that determination. Would I have to quarantine when returning back to campus if I visit home (Twin Cities area) for the weekend? You will need to…
Several publications featured Saint Mary’s in recent news about COVID-19: Thirty-eight new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Winona County (Winona Daily News) Two dozen new Winona County cases among 1,032 new coronavirus infections in Minnesota (WXOW-TV) 3 Winona higher ed schools underscore COVID-19 precautions (WKBT-TV) Winona sees biggest single day increase in COVID-19 cases since beginning of pandemic (KTTC-TV)
Will student teachers need to leave campus if Saint Mary’s sends students home? Student teachers will be allowed to be on campus as long as they are student teaching in person. Can commuter students stay overnight with friends in their dorm rooms since we're in the same pod anyways? No; no overnight guests are permitted. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, what is the process to determine if that student should seek additional medical care (i.e. doctor appointment, visit…
What happens if the state goes into another stay-at-home order while we are on campus? Will we be allowed to stay on campus or asked to go home? If another stay-at-home order is announced, the process will be similar to last spring. Students will be asked to go home within a reasonably quick time frame and should plan accordingly. With a stay-at-home order, we would not have the staff or ability to care for students on campus. Do you have…
Students are strongly encouraged to read these newsletter each week, as this is our primary way of communicating with you. Continue to check smumn.edu/covidplanning for new, added, and updated information regularly. Here are a few things to know: The student handbook is now published online including COVID-19 addendums. If you have COVID-19 related questions that cannot be answered by visiting smumn.edu/covidplanning, contact Saint Mary’s at COVID@smumn.edu or by phone at 507-457-1614. If you are on campus and need services from…
Will I need to fill out the travel form to leave campus during move-in days? Unless students are leaving the region (farther than Wabasha/Rochester), they do not need to fill out a form. If students are traveling to another state, like La Crosse, Wis., they would need to fill out a form. It does not feel fair or reasonable for students in dance classes to be required to wear masks, especially if athletes or other students working out will not…
Cardinals, This week we welcomed the first of our students back to campus … students who moved into the Alverna Center for their 14-day quarantine. We are checking in with the students multiple times a day, and they have access to hot meals through food service. We are excited to have students back and are preparing for resident assistants and peer ministers to arrive soon. As of Aug. 1, the name of Student Affairs and Student Life has officially changed…
Dear Cardinals, It is hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The campus hasn’t been the same without you, and we are so excited to welcome you back soon. I hope you continue to be healthy and well. Classrooms and academics Many of you have had questions about what classrooms will look like in the fall, so I am pleased to share examples of how they have been rearranged to allow for social distancing. I realize you…
WKBT-TV featured the announcement of Saint Mary’s plans to launch a B.S. in Nursing program on the Winona Campus in fall 2021. The spot included an interview with Todd Reinhart, Sc.D., dean of Sciences and Health Professions. Saint Mary’s University adds nursing program, state-of-the-art classrooms It's a matter of dark matter. Evan Shockley '14, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago, was quoted in The New York Times (as well as in a number of science publications). Shockley, who…
The Winona Post featured Saint Mary’s in an article about area university plans for fall, including quotes from Ann Merchlewitz, J.D., general counsel, university secretary, and co-chair of the Pandemic Assessment Coordinating Team. Winona universities plan for fall Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine featured a profile on Leah Gordon, DNP, assistant professor and Nurse Anesthesia program director. Scroll to page 64 to read how COVID-19 has affected and will continue to affect healthcare professionals. Nursing in the time of COVID: This…
Father James P. Burns, president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, recently authored an opinion piece with Larry Lundblad, interim president of Minnesota State College Southeast, and Scott R. Olson, president of Winona State University, that was featured in the Winona Post. Guest Opinion: Creating inclusive and equitable communities Saint Mary's alumnus Ashley Russell ’03 is quoted in the New York Times because of his work as an instructor with Year Up, a nonprofit job-training and life-changing program in cities…
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry on Facebook.
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.” — John 15:9 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry on Facebook.
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “You are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you.” — Isaiah 43:4 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry on Facebook.
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “Trust him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before him; God is a refuge for us.” — Psalm 62:8 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry on Facebook.
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “I am with you always, until the end of the world.” — Matthew 28:20 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry on Facebook.