COVIDaware MN app notifications and guest policy
Thank you to all the community members who have downloaded and used the COVIDaware MN app. As a reminder, students should keep their phones with them whenever possible.
Enjoy the Super Bowl safely
The way we watch the Super Bowl (and any sports event) might be a bit different this year, but we can still enjoy it safely. Check out the following ideas by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for celebrating the Super Bowl safely with friends and family: Hold a virtual gathering Wear team […]
Update on COVID-19 testing
On Jan. 29, all Winona undergraduate students completed a mandatory COVID-19 test, courtesy of Hy-Vee. A total of 533 students were tested from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the students did well with social distancing, wearing masks, and performing the self-administered tests with the assistance of the pharmacy team from Hy-Vee. Only one student […]
Watch this video before your COVID-19 test
As undergraduate students on the Winona Campus prepare for the mass COVID-19 testing event this Friday and the weekly surveillance testing thereafter, they’re strongly encouraged to watch this video from Hy-Vee. It demonstrates how to submit a sample for the COVID-19 tests being administered by Hy-Vee. While addressed to student-athletes, the same process will be […]
Answers to your COVID-19 questions
Is there any update on commencement? Plans for May commencement are being discussed. We are bringing together a group of senior students to provide additional input. Additionally, Ann Merchlewitz, Pandemic Assessment and Coordinating Team chair, is one of the co-governors for the Minnesota Department of Health work group on commencement. Although we are living in […]
Student COVID-19 testing for spring semester 2021
The university will be implementing regular COVID-19 testing of undergraduate students on the Winona Campus for spring semester 2021. The goal of this testing is to detect cases of COVID-19 in the Winona Campus community and quickly move individuals who test positive into environments where they can get needed medical attention and prevent the virus […]
National Influenza Vaccination Week: Dec. 6-12
It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine. Supplemental funding from the CDC has made influenza vaccination free at many sites across the state.
Don’t bring COVID-19 home for break!
Traveling home for the holidays means you might bring COVID-19 home with you. You can bring COVID-19 home from an exposure you had before you left or while travelling. So it is important to remember the following tips from the Minnesota Department of Health:
Mass COVID-19 testing available for students
Here is information about how students can easily be tested for COVID-19 and return safely to their families for break.
Take some time to reduce your stress
In the midst of a world-wide pandemic, an election, and a condensed semester, it’s hard to find time for self-care. During times of stress it is essential that we take the time to care for ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Flu vaccine is more important than ever
Although the flu vaccine does not provide 100% protection, it is the best way to prevent influenza.
COVID-19 academic accessibility request form
Access Services has released the COVID-19 Academic Accessibility Request Form for spring 2021. The form must be completed by Monday, Nov. 2.
Isolation and quarantine FAQs for students
Should I get tested if I just have minor cold symptoms? Probably. Many college students have very mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, so it’s better to get tested and avoid spreading the virus. Call the Wellness Center at 507-457-1492 to talk about your symptoms and whether it is recommended you get tested. If […]
COVID-19 updates
Members of the Saint Mary’s community thank you for your efforts to keep each other safe during the pandemic. Tim Gossen, vice president for Student Affairs, shares important notes related to travel, isolation and quarantine, hosting gatherings, and more.
Brother William Hall wins flu shot competition
Congratulations to the residents of Brother William Hall who won the residence hall flu shot competition with an impressive 26% of residents getting vaccinated! Each resident will receive a free small coffee, tea, or single latte from Cardinal Coffee. Residents simply need to provide their name and student ID number when ordering their drink. Free […]
Save the date to vaccinate
Stop by the flu shot clinic on campus Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the plaza. The residence hall with the highest participation wins a free beverage from Cardinal Coffee.
Wellness Center updates
There will be several changes in the Jay Johnson Wellness Center’s operations for fall semester to better accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic.