by Ann Merchlewitz | Sep 2, 2021 | Cardinal Update, Newsletters
We continue to ask for your advocacy on efforts to double the Pell Grant. The Pell Grant has proven to be a highly successful program that has opened the doors of educational opportunity for many low- and moderate-income students across our state, including here at...
by Ann Merchlewitz, Ben Murray, Brian Schmisek | Sep 1, 2021 | Cardinal Update, Newsletters
As communicated on Aug. 23, Saint Mary’s University is launching a health portal for all students, faculty, staff to file proof of vaccination or to file an exemption. (Required forms are available through the portal.) The health portal is now open. Log in to the...
by Ann Merchlewitz | Sep 1, 2021 | Cardinal Update, Newsletters
As the university continues with its masking mandate, we want to offer a gentle reminder about the appropriate type of masks to wear and the appropriate way to wear a mask. Please wear masks with two or more layers of tightly woven fabric. We recommend a mask with a...
by Ann Merchlewitz | Sep 1, 2021 | Cardinal Update, Newsletters
Generally speaking, steer clear of the person not wearing a face mask or not wearing one correctly. While it can be frustrating to see someone violate university COVID-19 protocols, confronting someone about masking can become an unsafe situation. Also, making someone...
by Ann Merchlewitz, Tim Gossen | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletters
As we anticipate the start of our academic year in Winona, we do so with the health and safety of our community at the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last academic year, we wore our masks and smiled with our eyes, stayed socially distant when we needed a...