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Cardinals,

Each day it is wonderful to see all of you back on campus. I have been very impressed with how many of you are following our Saint Mary’s COVID-19 guidelines. You are being great partners with us in keeping our classroom learning in person all semester. I have confidence we can keep our campus open because of your willingness to follow our guidelines. Keep it up!

Together, we can make it through November. Let’s be the school who can do it. The university has faith in you as a student body, now let’s make it happen.

COVID-19 updates

  • This continues to be a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We strive to keep you updated on a weekly basis, but some items are subject to change as we learn and tweak our procedures.
  • Commuter students may pick up their welcome back gift bags at the Office of Campus Safety, first floor of the Toner Student Center.
  • To fill up your hand sanitizer spray bottles (found in your welcome back gift bags), bring your bottle to the Office of Campus Safety for a refill.
  • Saint Mary’s is working with the other two local institutions of higher education, the city of Winona, Winona Police Department, and the Winona Chamber of Commerce to ensure all businesses are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. When you leave campus, your responsibilities to keep yourself and others safe do not stop at the edge of campus.
  • Campus Safety escorts will continue. If needed, call 507-457-1703 and they will pick you up individually in a van or golf cart. Please wear a mask the entire time. We will also start offering walking escorts if appropriate.
  • Because of the high demand for classroom space, the President’s Room has now been allocated as a classroom and is no longer a space for eating meals.
  • The Access Services Office has clear masks available for faculty and others who might need them. If you have any questions or suggestions for the use of clear masks, email covid@smumn.edu.
  • Wash your masks following this guidance.
  • Review the letter from Ann Merchlewitz, J.D., chair of the Pandemic Assessment and Coordinating Team, regarding expectations for behavior at school.

Masks outside on campus

You need to wear a mask when outside and unable to social distance from others. For example, if you are going to pass individuals in the Plaza or on the sidewalk, you need to have your mask on. If you are sitting in Saint Mary’s Park by yourself, you do not need to have your mask on, but have it available in case a friend comes by. If ever wondering, the default is to always wear your mask.

Not feeling well? Contact the Wellness Center

If you are not feeling well or have COVID-19 like symptoms, please quarantine yourself and contact the Jay Johnson Wellness Center immediately at 507-457-1492 for further guidance.

Quarantine info

Read more about what happens if you’re asked to quarantine, including where you might go, what you’ll need to bring, how you will get food, and more.

Food Service updates

  • Feel free to take what you will eat, however, seconds are not allowed to ensure all students can get through the lines in a timely manner.
  • We are working on the venting situation of the Cardinal Club and hope it will be rectified shortly.
  • Thank you for not moving the tables and chairs in the student dining room or other locations on campus, as they are set with social distancing in mind.
  • The game room, Toner Student Center Lounge, gym lobby, and Plaza are available for additional seating. Remember to use the sanitation product when and if needed.
  • The university appreciates your flexibility and patience in the student dining hall. Each day, we are learning and tweaking our procedures. If you do not have class before or after common hour, please visit the dining hall at that time as we know we have a number of students who need to get their food and return to class in a specific amount of time.
  • Thank you for considering others at this time.

 

Tim Gossen, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

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