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Farhiya Farah, Ph.D., MPH, director of public health programs, co-published an article titled “Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors Among Somali Immigrants and Refugees” in the Journal of Immigrant Minority Health. Read the article.

The Fall issue of Update: The Newsletter of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities features an article by Michael Hahn, Ph.D., program director, Character and Virtue Education, titled “Reckoning and Redemption: Confronting the Visible Legacy of Racism on Campus.” Article available online.

Ben Pauli, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Biology Department, recently co-published an article on the illegal killing of wildlife in protected areas in Idaho. Read the article or review a related press release.

Dr. Rosenthal

Marina Rosenthal, Ph.D., joined Saint Mary’s University as an assistant professor in the Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program on Aug. 1.

Outside of Saint Mary’s, Dr. Rosenthal is a licensed psychologist at Leaderwise Counseling, a role she’s held since 2019. Prior to this, she served as a postdoctoral counseling fellow at Hamline University, a psychology intern at Dayton VA Medical Center, and a therapist in numerous capacities. Her clinical and teaching experiences are extensive.

“As a clinical psychologist, my practice focuses on couples therapy and trauma treatment,” said Dr. Rosenthal. “My teaching interests include trauma psychology, evidence-based therapies, and multiculturalism. I enjoy supporting students in developing research projects to explore the topics about which they are passionate.”

Dr. Rosenthal holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in clinical psychology from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in psychology from Occidental College. As an instructor, she was previously awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Peer Mentor Award.

Touting an impressive list of co-published peer-reviewed journal articles and other publications, Dr. Rosenthal is an expert on topics such as sex-based harassment, sexual violence on campus, family betrayal and childhood trauma, and more.

“I am particularly excited to join Saint Mary’s community given the strong focus on social justice, service, and inclusivity,” Dr. Rosenthal said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to provide support to students on their journey to becoming psychologists who can ethically and compassionately serve communities in need.”

Join us in welcoming Dr. Rosenthal!

October is Disabilities Awareness Month, and Oct. 5-9 is Mental Health Awareness Week.

The Green Bandana Project is excited to offer a virtual training for all those interested on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.!

The Green Bandana Project is designed to help people who are experiencing mental illness become more aware of resources available. Roughly 200 individuals have undergone this training on campus and are better equipped to serve others and make Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota a better place.

Students who have completed a mental health training session will be given a green banana to attach to their backpacks — along with small tags containing resources such as on-campus services or off-campus organizations.

The bandana indicates that the student with it:

• Is a trained and safe individual to approach with mental health-related issues.
• Knows how to access resources.
• Can help connect others to various outlets to provide help and support in times of crisis.

Sign up for the training to receive a Zoom link for the training. Spots are filling up quickly, so sign up today!

If you have any questions contact senior Justine Schultz at jxschu16@smumn.edu or Student-Athlete Advisory Committee advisor, Sam Borawski at sborawsk@smumn.edu.

New this week

Lasallian Day of Service
Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Meet in front of the Saint Thomas More Chapel
Serve our Lasallian community by volunteering. While we cannot leave campus to be on mission this year, there are lots of ways to volunteer on our own campus. Sign up with Sister Mary Elizabeth Anne at campusminsitry@smumn.edu or by filling out the volunteer form.

REJOICE!: A Musical Evening of Praise
Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Page Theatre
All are invited to a special night of music, following the success of our inaugural Jesus Jam in the plaza. A variety of artists will perform a mix of songs from rock to traditional, both covers and originals. The seminary band, Sons of Thunder, will close with a 30-minute set. You don’t want to miss it!

Sign up by emailing campusministry@smumn.edu.

Beirut Lebanon explosion
On Aug. 4 a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of the city of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, exploded causing at least 200 deaths, 6,500 injuries, $10 to $15 billion in property damage, and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless. The people are in desperate need of help.

Please pray for everyone affected by this bombing, and, if you are able, take advantage of the opportunity to donate: Saint Maron’s Church, Minneapolis

Your generosity will help millions of people recover from the devastation. Thank you.

JOIN THE KNIGHTS
The Knights of Columbus are accepting members. This is a Catholic fraternity on campus that promotes faith and charitable works. Contact Isaiah Lippert at ijlipp17@smumn.edu to learn more.

The election is coming! The USCCB offers a resource to prepare your conscience.

Every week

QUO VADIS
Mondays at 7 p.m. in Saint Mary’s 102
Life’s big question’s, Catholic answers. All faith traditions are welcome, Catholic or not. Contact Brian Kusek at bkusek@smumn.edu to sign up (or come play games in the plaza before at 6:30 p.m.).

APOLOGETICS
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Saint Mary’s 102
Want to learn how to explain your faith? Join the conversation.

BIBLE STUDY
FOCUS Missionaries, peer ministers, staff, and seminarians all host bible studies for different groups with varying interests. Sign up by emailing campusministry@smumn.edu.

Sign up for a tutor or a peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com.

If you need help with writing papers contact the Saint Mary’s Writing Centers.

The Academic Success Workshop site has a variety of resources from time management to online learning.

Did you graduate from any of these high schools in the Midwest?

• Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
• Bishop Kelley High School
• Christian Brothers College High School (St. Louis)
• Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)
• Cretin-Derham Hall
• De La Salle Blackfeet School
• DeLaSalle High School
• De La Salle Institute
• Holy Family Catholic High School
• La Salle High School (Cincinnati)
• Montini Catholic High School
• Resurrection College Prep High School
• Saint Joseph High School (Westchester)
• Saint Patrick High School
• San Miguel Chicago
• San Miguel Tulsa
• San Miguel High School (Tucson)
• Totino-Grace High School

If you did, then, as you probably know, you came from a Lasallian school. You may or may not have met Brothers at your school, but here’s an opportunity to get to know some of the Brothers on our Saint Mary’s Winona Campus. Brothers come in all shapes and sizes, but all of them want to be present and available for you.

So, with that in mind, the Brothers on campus are inviting you to an organizational meeting to learn more about Lasallian Collegians. (You may have been involved in Lasallian Youth in high school.)

Come and meet a few of the Brothers, enjoy some cupcakes, and help us plan our next steps.

We’ll be meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Toner Student Center Lounge.

For more information, contact Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, at lschatz@smumn.edu.

The next Student Senate meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. Attire for this meeting is business casual, as Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s University, will be in attendance.

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