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Saint Mary’s University invites public to Cardinal Virtue lecture event Feb. 21
WINONA, Minn. — Candace Vogler, Ph.D., of The University of Chicago will discuss “Practical Wisdom” as the second presenter in Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Cardinal Virtue Series on Thursday, Feb. 21.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Science and Learning Center (Room 200) on the university’s Winona Campus, 700 Terrace Heights. A reception will follow.
Speakers and topics selected for the Cardinal Virtue presentations have been chosen to create thought-provoking dialogue. Dr. Vogler, the David B. and Clara E. Stern Professor of Philosophy and Professor in the College at The University of Chicago, is also the Principal Investigator on “Virtue, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life,” a project funded by the John Templeton Foundation. She has authored two books, “John Stuart Mill’s Deliberative Landscape: An Essay in Moral Psychology” (Routledge, 2001) and “Reasonably Vicious” (Harvard University Press, 2002), and essays in ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy and literature, cinema, psychoanalysis, gender studies, sexuality studies, and other areas. Her research interests are in practical philosophy (particularly the strand of work in moral philosophy indebted to Elizabeth Anscombe), practical reason, Kant’s ethics, Marx, and neo-Aristotelian naturalism.
Cardinal Virtue presentations are thematically centered around the virtues of prudence (practical wisdom), temperance, courage (fortitude), and justice.
Visit smumn.edu/cvrsvp to RSVP. Questions about this or any of the Cardinal Virtues presentations may be directed to Saint Mary’s University’s Office of Mission at 507-457-1646. Other presentations, scheduled throughout the 2018-19 academic year, include:
- Fortitude/courage — Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., professor, Boston College, March 14, Saint Mary’s Winona Campus and Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow.
- Temperance and the gifts/fruits of the Holy Spirit — Eleonore Stump, Ph.D., professor, Saint Louis University, April 9, Winona Campus.
The Cardinal Virtues
Prudence (Practical Wisdom) is an intellectual aptitude that enables us to make judgments that are consonant with our proper end as human beings.
Temperance, in a general sense, denotes a kind of moderation common to every moral virtue and is directed to the good.
Courage (Fortitude) moderates those desires that prevent us from undertaking more daunting, difficult tasks — even allowing us to endure pain and discomfort when necessary in pursuit of truth and good.
Justice is a sustained or constant willingness to extend to each person what he or she deserves in relation to what is truly good for that individual and having both community and individual elements related to it.
Students to attend Day at the Capitol
Each year, current students from the 17 Minnesota private colleges and universities attend Day at the Capitol, where they meet with legislators and speak about the importance of need-based financial aid through the Minnesota State Grant program. Hundreds of students come over five days during February and March. This year, Saint Mary’s students have been scheduled for their Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 13, which will include a networking event with Saint Mary’s alumni.
Last year, 25 students from Saint Mary’s participated in Day at the Capitol, where they advocated for the Minnesota State Grant program with legislators. Access to higher education is one of the university’s top priorities. The Minnesota State Grant is a significant part of financial-aid packages for our students. More than $2 million in state grant awards were made to nearly 660 of our university students last year.
Day at the Capitol provides opportunity for students to discuss ethics, service, and leadership. Learn more about Day at the Capitol or the Minnesota State Grant.
February Jazz Jam to support Misato ambassadors
WINONA, Minn. — The monthly Jazz Jam will take place Sunday, Feb. 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Island City Brewing Company, 65 E. Front St. in Winona. This month, the H3O Jazz Trio is proud to sponsor a freewill donation to support Winona students traveling to Misato, Japan, later this spring as part of Winona’s Sister City program.
H3O began hosting an annual fundraiser for Masato students in 2013 when Saint Mary’s alumnus Max Heukeshoven, H3O bassist, traveled to Misato as a student. In 2016, A. Eric Heukeshoven, assistant professor of music and director of Jazz Studies at Saint Mary’s, and saxophone great Dr. John Paulson led a group of student jazz musicians on a special visit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Winona and Misato’s connection.
Now in its second year, the Island City Jazz Jam is an open mic night for jazz. Whether you play an instrument or sing, the Jazz Jam is your chance to sit in with a professional rhythm section. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to perform some of their favorite jazz standards.
Interested jammers can choose from a wide selection of jazz tunes. Players can choose music from Hal Leonard Real Books, bring their own, or ask the trio if they can play their favorite. Simply sign up on the clipboard and get ready to jam.
Island City Jazz Jams happen on the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the taproom. The event is free and open to all ages. If you’re not quite ready to sit in, come and enjoy a great evening of jazz.
For more information, contact Ashley Haig, Island City events coordinator, at 507-961-9743 or events@islandcitybrew.com.
About the H3O Jazz Trio
The father and son jazz trio H3O began performing together when bassist Max Heukeshoven was only 14 years old. Along with older brother Hans on drums and vibes and dad Eric on the piano, the group was asked to play for a private pool party and hasn’t stopped since!
A. Eric Heukeshoven is an assistant professor of music and director of Jazz Studies at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Hans Heukeshoven is a 2015 graduate of Saint Mary’s with degrees in Music Performance and Computer Science and works as a software engineer. Max Heukeshoven is completing a degree in Music Industry at Saint Mary’s and plans to attend law school.
H3O Jazz Trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music. They have worked as the rhythm section for numerous area professionals including Minnesota Music Hall of Fame’s Les Fields and Dr. John Paulson. Recent appearances include HBC25’s Artwork Winona, Midwest Music Fest, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Free Family Concert Series, and many other venues. The trio hosts a monthly Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company in Winona on the third Sunday of every month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
More information about the H3O Jazz Trio can be found at H3OJazz.com.
Photo caption: Sisters Evie and Vera O’Shea (10 and 8 years old) — daughters of Dr. Patrick and Lindsy O’Shea of the Music Department — high five each other after singing “On the Sunny Side of the Street.”
Mayo and Rudh interviewed on Cardinals’ Nest
Zakary Mayo, of the Business Department, and Alec Rudh, a sophomore business major, were recently featured in an episode of Cardinals’ Nest, a TV program that airs on Winona cable access HBC TV-25. Cardinals’ Nest is cohosted by Donny Nadeau, sports information director, and Dean Beckman, Communication Department chair and faculty athletic representative.
Watch the interviews where Mayo and Rudh talk about their recent ESPN Winter X Games experiences:
Fireside musical variety show happens this weekend
This weekend, the sisters of Sigma Alpha Iota Kappa Sigma will present Fireside 2019. The annual musical variety show will take place Friday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 and 10 p.m. in the Common Room on the third floor of Saint Mary’s Hall. Join the events for incredible music and yummy cupcakes. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online for $7 or at the door for $8.
Frozen River Film Festival feature showing on campus
Don’t miss the showing of Hesburgh tonight on campus as part of the Frozen River Film Festival.
Date: Friday, Feb. 8
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Toner Student Center Cafeteria
Director: Patrick Creadon
Runtime: 104 minutes
Hesburgh offers a unique glimpse at more than 50 years of American history as seen through the eyes of the long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and America’s most well-known Catholic priest. Educator, civil rights champion, advisor to presidents, envoy to popes, theologian and activist, Hesburgh was called on by countless world leaders to tackle the most challenging issues of the day. He built a reputation as a savvy political operator with a penchant for bridging the divide between bitter enemies.
Saint Mary’s Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow will close at noon today, Thursday, Feb. 7
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow will close at noon today, Thursday, Feb. 7, due to extreme weather conditions; there will be no evening classes in Rochester.
All other Saint Mary’s locations remain open. Students are advised to check their email before driving to class, should anything change for specific class sessions. When traveling, please take necessary safety precautions.
Saint Mary’s hosts poetry reading by Steven Schild
WINONA, Minn. — The public is invited to Pastries and Poetry: An evening with Steven Schild on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the President’s Room, located in Saint Mary’s University’s Toner Student Center. Dr. Steven Schild of the Saint Mary’s Communication Department will read from his new poetry collection titled These Humans, which has been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award.
Dr. Schild lives in Winona with his wife Margaret. They have two grown sons, Jake and Sam. A faculty member at Saint Mary’s since 1992, Dr. Schild has worked in farming, construction, factories, journalism, and public relations. His writing has appeared in USA Today, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and other newspapers. He has written three poetry collections (These Humans, Eros in Autumn, and Gone Away from Crystal Valley), and his poetry has also appeared in four anthologies and a number of literary magazines.
This event is part of the Composers on the Edge series and is sponsored by the Office of Writing at the College and the Business and Communications Department.
Baseball team takes time for retreat
Dating back to the early ’90s, coaches and student athletes have participated in retreats, and some teams do so on an annual basis. Nick Winecke, Saint Mary’s baseball coach and associate athletic director, recalls his time as a student-athlete and the importance of setting time aside to contemplate and reflect on his spiritual life. He therefore makes it a priority each year for his team and fellow coaches to make the retreat part of the baseball program.
This year, the baseball team and coaches met at Alverna Center Jan. 18-19. The theme of this year’s retreat was Integrity – based on 2 Corinthians 8: 21 “We are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of others.” The two-day retreat included four sessions of prayer and reflection centered on the notion of integrity. In addition, the young men met in small and large groups where they spoke about their relationships with their families, teammates, and God.
The seniors, who have been making the annual baseball retreat since they were first-year students, play a critical role in helping create an environment early in the retreat — where sharing from the heart is commonplace. Senior Dixon Irwin said, “Leading a small group, I was able to set the tone and be an example to the underclassman and show them that it’s okay to open up.”
First-year student, Luke Gilbertson said, “Before the retreat, I thought it was simply going to be time of being together as a team, but it was so much more. We learned so much about care and empathy, particularly in light of the fact that everyone is going through something which causes us to treat everyone with respect.”
When asked why he makes the retreat a priority, Coach Winecke stated, “One of our goals each year is to learn one another’s story. We all have a story and to be able to share it with your teammates, I think is a powerful thing. These two days are about growth, not only as an individual, but also as a group of men looking to create life-long bonds. Working with Brother Pat Conway and Brother Frank Carr is special; I have always believed that the Christian Brothers mission is to help create strong individuals with a moral compass.”
The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.
President
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