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Campus ConnectionAn update from the president to alumni and parents
Thank-you bags distributed to Winona students
We are so proud of the vast majority of our students who worked so hard all semester to observe our COVID-19 protocols. We are also so proud of the leadership demonstrated by the Student Senate, the Student Activities Committee, and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. These groups partnered with us and wholeheartedly supported our students during these difficult times. As a small token of our appreciation, gift bags were delivered to all student rooms on Thursday, Nov. 19. Thanks to the staff from a variety of areas who helped stuff and deliver the bags.This was a partnership with Chartwells which generously donated snacks, water, and caffeinated drinks.
For those of you who have already opened your gift bags, you may have noticed there is a typo on the coupons from Toppers. Toppers apologizes for the error and will honor those coupons until April 2021. Commuter students should go to Campus Safety to pick up their thank-you bags. For those residential students who had already returned home, your gift bags will be waiting in your rooms upon your return in January.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available to Minnesota residents
Sign up to speak with National Association of Black Accountants
Are you looking for a mentor in your field you can relate to? The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) will visit Saint Mary’s virtually 10 a.m. to noon (CST), Saturday, Dec. 5, to talk about the benefits of NABA membership for students in the accounting, business, finance, and marketing fields. They will discuss mentoring opportunities, career readiness, and bringing your authentic self to your career. Please contact Tammy Brians for more information and to sign up. This event is brought to you by the FGI Office and Black Students and Allies.
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No newsletters until Nov. 30
This is a reminder that because of Thanksgiving break, there will be no CommUNITY newsletters until Monday, Nov. 30. We hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday. Enjoy your break, and then finish the semester strong. We’re proud of all you have done to keep our community safe.
MCA invites community to virtual concert Dec. 5
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to MCA’s third virtual music division concert 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. The concert will be released on the MCA Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. For more information, visit mcasmumn.edu. The concert will feature instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and experience levels who participate in private music lessons. Individual instructors may also perform.
“We miss hearing the hallways of the Valéncia Arts Center filled with the beautiful music from our students and faculty,” said Jamie Schwaba, managing director. “But we are happy that students are still growing as musicians and can still be celebrated in this unique way.”
Saint Mary’s site subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education
We are excited to announce that Saint Mary’s University now has a digital site license subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. This subscription provides unlimited access to our entire university community and includes all of The Chronicle’s content, daily news, and data. You will have searchable access to articles and essays dating back to 1989 as well as special issues, such as The Trends Report and The Almanac of Higher Education. You can access Chronicle.com whether you are on campus or working from home.
If you are on campus:
- Go to Chronicle.com for access. You may be asked to authenticate through our libraries by logging in using your Saint Mary’s University login credentials
If you are accessing remotely and do not already have an account, follow these steps:
- Go to Chronicle.com and click on the “Sign In” link at top, right-hand side of the page, or “Create a New Account.”
- Select the “Sign Up” tab to create a free account using your institutional email address. You will also have the option to sign up for The Chronicle’s free email newsletters during the registration process.
- Activate your account by confirming your email address in the email sent by The Chronicle
If you are having trouble accessing The Chronicle of Higher Education, please ask a librarian, and we will be happy to help you.
Elevator pitch winners announced
This year’s Winona Campus Elevator Pitch competition, hosted by the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, attracted 12 teams, pitching products and services ranging from eco-friendly programs to patient-centered products. The competition was virtual this year, with teams pitching to a panel of judges over Zoom. The most exciting part was hearing students’ plans to launch a business from their ideas! We look forward to tracking companies like Nova and Good Samaritan in the coming years.
This year’s winners:
First place ($500), Patient Pal. Caily Landers and Isabel Bettag pitched their idea for creating a specialized way to support cancer patients with a stuffed pet that integrated essential oils and heating elements.
Second place ($300), Up and Over. Delaney Calabrese shared her proposal for an adjustable ladder for bunkbeds that would swing up and out of the way when not in use.
Third place ($100 each), a tie with Plan a Party and Shoe Express. Morgan Prokosch shared her idea for a pre-planned party business in response to COVID-19, while Caily Landers and Isabel Bettag returned to pitch a shoe drying innovation.
Most innovative, Good Samaritan Consulting. Joseph Pyka pitched a business idea to help integrate business practices into Catholic parish operations. He intends to pursue this business after graduation.
Social impact, Nova. Izamar Leon shared her work on a nonprofit effort to help improve her neighborhood in the Chicago area. She also intends to pursue this effort after graduation.
Psychology of Success food drive extended
Amber Miller, Jordan Keeley, and Ivan Alatorre, students in the Psychology of Success course, are looking for your help. COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the Saint Mary’s community and the Winona community. Building a community is essential for developing long-term relationships. Their goal is to strengthen the community by working together to help those in need.
To help the Saint Mary’s and Winona community, they are hosting a friendly food drive within the residence halls. Originally from Nov. 7-15, the food drive will now be extended until Monday, Nov. 23. Collection boxes will be located within each residence hall. Please contribute non-perishable items to donate to an organization or food pantry in Winona. As you begin to head out for the break, if there is any food that you wish to donate, please feel free to drop it off in one of the collection boxes.
Due to issues with the dates and the collection boxes, the group has decided to not host a competition within the food drive. However, the group would still appreciate your contributions, as it will help out the Winona Warming Center.
If you have any questions, contact Amber Miller, acmill18@smumn.edu; Jordyn Keeley, jhkeel17@smumn.edu; Ivan Alatorre, ixalat17@smumn.edu; or Dr. Dan Bucknam, dbucknam@smumn.edu
The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.
President
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