by Carissa Andrews | Sep 24, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota presents Mexico Beyond Mariachi in “Sugar Skull! A Día de los Muertos Musical Adventure” Friday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Page Theatre. The family-friendly production explores the Mexican...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 18, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — Winona-area business leaders are invited to attend a Welcome Back Mixer with Saint Mary’s University students from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The event, which will be held in Saint Mary’s Science and Learning Center, is designed to connect...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 17, 2019 | Stories
The sad news of Cokie Roberts’ passing coincided with the publication of the following recap of her appearance at the Hendrickson Forum this past April on Saint Mary’s University’s Minneapolis Campus. Our prayers are with her family and friends, and our...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 12, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
Student performances highlight weekend activities WINONA, Minn. — As many as 1,000 visitors have come to Saint Mary’s Winona Campus in celebration of Family Weekend. This year, families are welcomed Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, with a full slate of activities —...
by Carissa Andrews | Sep 12, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — Thirteen music instructors from the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present a joyous and varied musical program at Café Congo 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at First Congregational Church. MCA is “playing it forward” by donating proceeds from...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 9, 2019 | Press releases
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University invites the public to a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest residence hall on the Winona Campus, Brother William Hall, on Friday, Oct. 4, beginning at noon. The $6.9 million residence hall has been entirely...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 9, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota rose to No. 33 in the Best Regional Universities of the Midwest category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 ratings of best colleges and universities in the nation. The ranking positions Saint Mary’s...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 6, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series brings leading Latino dance company Ballet Hispánico to Winona Oct.1-4 for residency activities, culminating in a performance at the Page Theatre on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 pm. Ballet Hispánico, founded by National Medal of Arts...
by Deb Nahrgang | Sep 6, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — Singers in Winona and the surrounding areas are invited to join the Valéncia Chorale, a new adult community choir for mixed voices, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea. The Valéncia Chorale will explore music from a variety of styles and periods....
by Carissa Andrews | Sep 6, 2019 | Press releases, Stories
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is now home to a new piano lab created to serve students of all ages. Though MCA has provided private piano lessons for many years, this new state-of-the-art electronic lab fosters piano instruction in a unique...