Lasallian Catholic values
When students come to Marisa (Niemiec) Corcoran B’99 and ask the tough questions about faith and religion, her answer is clear and simple. “My philosophy is love,” she said. “I’m going to show them so much love and show them God loves them. Conversation is important....
Practical hands-on education for the real world
David Dahlstrom B’10 remembers his Strategies presentation like it was yesterday. “I remember I didn’t sleep the night before,” he said. “I remember how much time and effort we put into it and how many times we flip flopped on our strategy. And I remember the relief...
Important calendar dates for 2022-23 academic year
As the 2022-23 academic year is approaching, the President’s Cabinet would like to provide faculty and staff with a number of events that can be added to calendars. Additional information will be shared as available. August: Aug. 16 - University Picnic - Minneapolis...
An education within reach
As a staff accountant for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Abby (Zimmer) O’Brien B’08 sees herself as a problem solver. And she’s felt that way in the myriad of positions she’s held in her professional career since leaving Saint Mary’s. For O’Brien, it’s...
Alumni help keeps college accessible
A first-generation college student, Chuck Joseph B’66 knows firsthand about Saint Mary’s University’s goal to make education accessible to every student. And it’s the accessibility to the breadth of education Saint Mary’s has to offer that has kept him close to his...
Student gains experience working in public defenders’ office
WINONA, Minn. — Nick Vanden Heuvel, an assistant public defender for the 3rd Judicial District in Winona, can tell you from experience that internships, no matter how valuable, never truly prepare someone for a career in law. The learning curve is far too steep....
Honoring Saint Mary’s retirees: Joe Dulak
Current/former title(s) Assistant director of the Academic Skills Center and Reading Lab supervisor; director of the Academic Skills Center; director of Learning Services; director of Learning Services and First Generation Initiative How many years have you worked at...
Honoring Saint Mary’s retirees: David Jackson
Current/former title(s) Dr. David Jackson, associate professor, School of Education, and former chair and dean of the School of Education. How many years have you worked at Saint Mary’s and what brought you here? I have been working at Saint Mary’s for the past 27...
Saint Mary’s alumnus named top innovative teacher by TIME Magazine
Story by Tom Brandes Kevin Bross M’03 was recently named one of TIME Magazine’s 10 Innovative Teachers for his work in implementing instructional rounds at Blaine (Minn.) High School. Modeled on medical rounds performed by doctors, Bross and other teachers observe a...
Saint Mary’s honors five alumni during 2022 Alumni Awards ceremony
Last month, the Saint Mary’s community welcomed hundreds of alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2022. This was the first time Reunion Weekend was held in person since 2019. During the event-filled weekend, Saint Mary’s celebrated the following individuals...
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