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An update from the president to alumni and parents

Saint Mary’s University closing beginning 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 29, and all day Wednesday, Jan. 30, at all locations

Because of the dangerously cold weather, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will close all campuses and locations beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, and all day Wednesday, Jan. 30. This applies to the Winona Campus, Minneapolis Campus, Rochester Center (Cascade Meadow), Apple Valley Center, and all offsite program locations. The university hopes to resume its regular class schedule Thursday, Jan. 31; we will continue to monitor weather conditions.

All events for Tuesday evening and Wednesday are canceled.

On the residential Winona Campus, essential services — such as campus safety, residence life, and food service — will be available. Some facilities may have adjusted schedules. A separate email will be sent to the campus with specifics.

Only essential personnel should report to work. Employees with questions should contact their managers to verify if they should report to work. Human Resources will send a separate message to employees about how to report their time during the closure period.

Saint Mary’s encourages students and employees to put their safety first.

Saint Mary’s University closing Rochester Center at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow will close at 4 p.m. today, Monday, Jan. 28, due to extreme weather conditions; there will be no evening classes.

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.

Students named to first semester 2018-19 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s

WINONA, Minn. — The following undergraduate students were named to the first semester, 2018-19 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Winona Campus. The list includes 328 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has about 5,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in Winona, the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, Jamaica, and Nairobi, Kenya. At Saint Mary’s residential campus in Winona, the undergraduate curriculum combines traditional liberal arts and sciences with career preparation in a student-centered environment.

Student Name, City, State, Parent Name(s)

  • Ivan Alatorre, Lake Station, Ind., Agustin and Luiz Alatorre
  • Lexi Albert, Cresco, Iowa, Matt and Kari Albert
  • Jillian Alekna, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Michael and Janet Alekna
  • Mandukhai Alimaa, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Alimaa Namsrai
  • Juan Altamirano Herrera, Appleton, Wis.
  • Zachary Ansell, Rushford, Minn., David and Janelle Ansell
  • Kendall Archer, Draper, Utah, James and Tana Archer
  • Adrianna Baab, Wabasha, Minn., Todd and Susie Baab
  • Jennifer Babolik, Pine City, Minn., Michael and Diane Babolik
  • Samantha Bakke, Preston, Minn., Stacey and MariLyn Bakke
  • Alexus Banda, El Paso, Texas, Betty Hidrogo
  • Cassandra Barr, Eau Claire, Wis., Tom and Marcy Barr
  • Warlyston Barros, Sparta, Wis., Angelo Francis and Israeline Ribeiro Barros
  • Isaac Barutha, St. Francis, Wis., Julie Steege
  • Clare Bath, West Fargo, N.D., Mike and Jennifer Bath
  • Jessica Bauer, Nerstrand, Minn., Rich and Dawn Bauer
  • Olivia Beauchamp, Jerseyville, Ill., Brett and Melissa Beauchamp
  • Riley Becher, Rochester, Minn., Luke and Jolene Becher
  • Lydia Berens, Shakopee, Minn., Peter and Shawn Berens
  • Cassandra Berger, Fountain City, Wis., Steven and Amy Berger
  • Alice Bettag, Maple Park, Ill., Eric and Joan Bettag
  • Isabel Bettag, Maple Park, Ill., Eric and Joan Bettag
  • Felicity Bieker, De Pere, Wis., Greg and Melissa Bieker
  • Jada Biermeier, Eau Claire, Wis., Frank and Michelle Biermeier
  • Mekenzie Bisel, Dundas, Minn., Doug and Robin Bisel
  • Ellen Blackmer, Forest Lake, Minn., Richard and Karan Blackmer
  • Julia Boeve, St. James, Minn., Keith and Marlys Boeve
  • Aimee Boggs, Browning, Mont., Cameron and Victoria Boggs
  • Ben Borash, Bowlus, Minn., Ronald and Ann Borash
  • Zachary Bracken, Osseo, Minn., Nicole Bracken
  • Daniel Buchal, La Crosse, Wis., Greg and Laura Buchal
  • Konrad Bueckers, Pine River, Minn., John and Jessie Bueckers
  • Kayla Burck, Algonquin, Ill., Phillip and Jonna Burck
  • Kristin Burke, Rochester, Minn., Jim and Christine Burke
  • Lucas Campbell, Stillwater, Minn., Michael and Susan Campbell
  • Molly Cary, Minneapolis, Minn., Greg and Stephanie Cary
  • Samantha Chaffee, Delavan, Minn., Kevin and Marjorie Chaffee
  • Maxwell Champa, Bloomington, Minn., William and MaryKaye Champa
  • Crystal Chavez, Cicero, Ill.
  • Erin Ciconte, Melrose Park, Ill., Joe and Barb Ciconte
  • Elizabeth Ciukaj, Alsip, Ill., Jeanne Ciukaj
  • Daniel Collette, Stillwater, Minn., Tony and Jodi Collette
  • Kelsey Corcoran, Olathe, Kan., Michael and Kristine Corcoran
  • Carley Cronen, Kandiyohi, Minn., Michael and Debra Cronen
  • Yuchen Cui, Xi’an City, China, Yaohua Cui and Lliping Chen
  • Anna Dale, Cottage Grove, Minn.
  • Elizabeth Davis, Big Lake, Minn., Timothy and Audrey Davis
  • Megan Demaris, Sleepy Eye, Minn., Scott Demaris and Mary Kay Bougie
  • Michelle Dewitz, Osseo, Wis., Tim and Nancy, Dewitz
  • Alexander DiBacco, Darien, Ill., Lorenzo and Kathleen DiBacco
  • Daniel Dionesotes, Bloomington, Ill., Dave and Leann Dionesotes
  • Isaac Dotzler, Anoka, Minn., Brian and Vicki Dotzler
  • Zachary Drake, Westby, Wis., Dawn Drake
  • Mariah D’Souza, Burnsville, Minn., Roger and Meggin D’Souza
  • Elizabeth Duellman, Fountain City, Wis., Peggy Duellman
  • Kate Dulak, Winona, Minn., Joe and Karen Dulak
  • Kiernan Dunham, Chicago, Ill., Thomas and Lisa Dunham
  • Nyakume Dup, Albert Lea, Minn., Simon Dup and Mary Puok
  • Justin Edwards, Marshfield, Wis., Janelle Edwards
  • Samuel Eggebrecht, Rochester, Minn., Roger and Ann Eggebrecht
  • Jordan Elwood, Hannon, Ontario, Canada, Brian and Lina Elwood
  • Jake Emeott, Chisago City, Minn., William and Tracey Emeott
  • Jae Faber, Mountain Lake, Minn., Debra Faber
  • Tabitha Fabin, Elk Grove Village, Ill., Edward and Karen Fabin
  • Kelly Ferguson, Minneapolis, Minn., Dennis and Kathryn Ferguson
  • Angelyssa Figueroa, Tucson, Ariz.
  • Natalie Fink, Rochester, Minn., Tim and Jane Fink
  • Bridget Finley, Estherville, Iowa, David and Angela Finley
  • Drake Flom, Ellsworth, Wis., Chris and Kari Flom
  • Shauna Frahm, Dodge, Wis., David and JoAnn Frahm
  • Danielle Franke, Saint Paul, Minn., Dan and Karen Franke
  • Ashley Frederickson, St. James, Minn., Trent and Joleen Frederickson
  • Jacob French, Winona, Minn., Amy French
  • Tiffany Freyman, Albany, Minn., Greg and Kimberly Freyman
  • Mary Furlong, Barrington, Ill., Joe and Allison Furlong
  • McKenna Gaalswyk, Rochester, Minn., Quentin and Deaneen Gaalswyk
  • Laura Gagnon, New Richmond, Wis., Alecia Gagnon
  • Isaac Galle, Ellsworth, Wis., Andrew and Stacey Galle
  • Sarah Garrison, Rosemount, Minn., Christine Garrison and Richard James
  • Nicholas Gawarecki, Stewartville, Minn.
  • Grace Gilles, Saint Paul, Minn., Tom and Laurie Gilles
  • Kevin Gleason, Minneapolis, Minn., Jay and Pegeen Gleason
  • Victoria Gorman, Red Wing, Minn., Thomas and Joni Gorman
  • Peyton Grant, Albertville, Minn., Carly Grant
  • James Green, Bethel, Minn., John and Amy Green
  • Meridith Grob, Minneapolis, Minn., Jerry and Shari Grob
  • Leanna Haag, Lewiston, Minn., Glen and Tammy Haag
  • Christina Haile, Colorado Springs, Colo., Judith Haile
  • Sarah Hannan, Bangor, Wis., Tim and Nicolle Hannan
  • Sarah Hardy, Hastings, Minn., Rick and Kathleen Hardy
  • Matthew Harrington-Stack, Minneapolis, Minn., Laura Vosika
  • Danielle Harris, Saint Paul, Minn., Mark and Jill Harris
  • Taliya Harris, Chicago, Ill., Shaudra Harris
  • John Hatton, Naperville, Ill., Richard and Susan Hatton
  • Justin Haugo, Springfield, Minn., Brad and Kari Haugo
  • Ian Hebeisen, Plymouth, Minn., Jim and Sue Hebeisen
  • Bridgette Hegarty, Chicago, Ill., Kevin and Barbara Hegarty
  • Megan Hendrickson, Harmony, Minn., Scott and Laurie Hendrickson
  • Nayeli Hernandez Moctezuma, Austin, Minn., Hector Hernandez Morales and Carmela Moctezuma Romero
  • Laura Herronen, Denver, Colo., Jeff Herronen
  • Erin Hettinger, Lake Villa, Ill., Joseph and Ann Marie Hettinger
  • Maggie Heuer, Chaska, Minn., Paul and Tina Heuer
  • Danielle Higgins, Eyota, Minn., Jennifer Higgins
  • Sarrianna Hoffer, Wausau, Wis., Paul and Brenda Hoffer
  • Nathan Hoglund, Chippewa Falls, Wis., Jayne Hoglund
  • Anessa Holey, West Salem, Wis., Fay Holey
  • Nathan Huberty, Elkhorn, Wis., Michael and Colleen Huberty
  • John Nickole, Huevos, Saipan, MP, Raquel Garcia
  • Ivy Hunt, White Bear Lake, Minn., Joseph and Rebecca Hunt
  • Jesse Husman, Winona, Minn., Tom Husman
  • Tyler Hyatt, Waseca, Minn., Travis and Michelle Hyatt
  • Courteney Jacob, Lewiston, Minn., Kevin and Sheila Jacob
  • Brianna Jacobson, Sycamore, Ill., Teresa Jacobson
  • La ‘Caisha James, Hopkins, Minn., Brandy James
  • Abigail Johnson, Delano, Minn., Dave and Kori Johnson
  • Joshua Johnson, Moorhead, Minn., William Johnson
  • Spencer Johnston, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Bob and Suzanne Johnston
  • Daynalyn Jostock, Millville, Minn., James and Dodie Jostock
  • Alicia Kaari, Mukwonago, Wis., Lori Kaari
  • Dara Kaiser, Bozeman, Mont., Todd and Colee, Kaiser
  • Kirsten Keefe, Chatfield, Minn., Daniel and Suzanne Keefe
  • Jordan Keeley, Saint Peter, Minn., Jeff Keeley
  • Katelyn Keller, Green Bay, Wis., Andrew and Holly Keller
  • Allison Kempinger, Rochester, Minn., Patricia Kempinger
  • Breanna Kenney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Leland Kenney
  • Madeline Keroff, Saint Paul, Minn., Stuart and Anne Keroff
  • Annabeth Kerr, Damascus, Ore., Jeffrey and Kim Kerr
  • Aaron Kibirige, Coon Rapids, Minn.
  • Kodey Kiel, Medford, Minn., Kirk and Stacey Kiel
  • Elizabeth King, Green Bay, Wis., Russell and Valerie King
  • Jack Kinnunen, Chassell, Mich., Russell and Maria Kinnunen
  • Amanda Kintzi, Rosemount, Minn., Ron and Audrey Kintzi
  • Marissa Kinzer, Aitkin, Minn., Steven and Jennifer Kinzer
  • Julia Kirk, Jackson, Miss., Marta Szlubowska and Ned Kirk
  • Dorothy Kirsch, Wesley, Iowa, David and Susan Kirsch
  • Carolyn Klaesges, St. Anthony, Minn., Andrew and Christine Klaesges
  • Sydney Klausler, Lakeville, Minn., Tim Klausler
  • Austin Kleman, Kronenwetter, Wis., Richard and JoAnn Kleman
  • Margaret Klonowski, Rice Lake, Wis., Robert and Sarah Klonowski
  • Matthew Koestler, St. Charles, Minn.
  • Jacob Kramer, Austin, Minn., Randall and Wendy Kramer
  • Jacob Kramlinger, Saint Paul, Minn., Charles and Tracy Kramlinger
  • Isabella Kranz, Hastings, Minn., Andrea Kranz
  • Emily Krautkremer, Montgomery, Minn., Dawn Krautkremer
  • Ryan Krewer, Wheeling, Ill., James and Carla Krewer
  • Kamila Kuchta, Woodbury, Minn., Waldemar and Aleksandra Kuchta
  • Ethan Lacey, Henry, Ill., Michelle Lacey-Nauman
  • Hannah Lacina, Mankato, Minn., Matthew and Tres Lacina
  • Emma Lay, Houston, Texas, Newman and Sabrina Lay
  • Heidi Ledermann, Mahtomedi, Minn., Jeff and Pam Ledermann
  • Allyson Lenz, Owatonna, Minn., Gregory and Heather Lenz
  • Ashley LeRoux, Stacy, Minn., Ronald and Sharon LeRoux
  • Alexander Leschisin, Eden, S.D., Douglas Leschisin
  • Ahnika Lexvold, South Haven, Minn., Scott and Roberta Lexvold
  • Solomon Liebl, Fertile, Minn., Peter and Marcia Liebl
  • Terra Lieser, Andover, Minn., Risa Lieser
  • Isabelle Lindahl, Cottage Grove, Minn., Duane and Jill Lindahl
  • Isaiah Lippert, Easton, Minn., Tim and Dixie Lippert
  • Mia Lloyd, Minneapolis, Minn., Mike and Anita Lloyd
  • Colleen Lois, Green Bay, Wis., Pam Vanderwall
  • James Loken, Houston, Minn., John and Eileen Loken
  • Danielle LoMastro, Wauconda, Ill., Carl and Sharon LoMastro
  • Maddelyn Long, Andover, Minn., Mike and Kim Long
  • Graham Lorsung, Clear Lake, Minn., Todd Lorsung
  • Megan Lynch, Winona, Minn., David and Ann, Lynch
  • Keegan Majerus, Pine Island, Minn., Michael Majerus
  • Jordan Malikowski, Royalton, Minn., Cheryl Malikowski
  • Ryan Mann, Ottawa, Ill., Glenn and Mary Mann
  • Anna Marinc, Carol Stream, Ill., Jim and Sarah Marinc
  • Michael Marlin, Sauk Rapids, Minn., Michael and Michelle Marlin
  • Kamryn Matta, Edinburg, Texas, Carolina Campos
  • Jacob Mayer, Mokena, Ill., Joseph and Amy Mayer
  • Elizabeth McAtee, Woodbury, Minn., Ty McAtee
  • Abbie McCarthy, Portland, Ore., Timothy and Cheryl McCarthy
  • Erin McCoy, Carpentersville, Ill., Patrick and Teresa McCoy
  • Kira McCright, Oro Valley, Ariz., Joanna McCright
  • Erin McElligott, Bothell, Wash., David and Jill McElligott
  • Brennan McGuire, Minneapolis, Minn., George and Jenny McGuire
  • Reid McKeown, Saint Paul, Minn., Colin and Lisa Mckeown
  • Elliot McLarty, Sioux City, Iowa, Patrick and Lisa McLarty
  • Jonathan Meaden, Rosemount, Minn., Tom and Cris Meaden
  • Edgar Medina-Ortiz, Bloomington, Minn., Edgar Medina Figueroa and Claudia Ortiz
  • Yunbo Mei, Xuzhou, China, Shulei Mei
  • Kristjan Meitz, Waukesha, Wis., Curt and Kristel Meitz
  • Bailey Melz, Excelsior, Minn., Brandon and Wendy Melz
  • Rachael Menke, Winona, Minn., Tim Menke
  • Olivia Meyer, Rice Lake, Wis., Jeremy and Rebecca Meyer
  • Arielle Miagkov, Colorado Springs, Colo., Valeriy and Tatiana Miagkov
  • Allison Miller, Colorado Springs, Colo., Paul and Bridget Miller
  • Emma Mockler, Dubuque, Iowa, John and Caroline Mockler
  • Jordan Modjeski, South Lyon, Mich., Mike and Laura Modjeski
  • Mackenzie Moller, Cave Creek, Ariz., Charles and Kris Moller
  • Lindsey Monnet, Rochester, Minn., Dan and Janae Monnet
  • Victoria Mota, Melrose Park, Ill., Arturo and Nora Mota
  • Johanna Mott, La Crosse, Wis., Georgia Stockman
  • Anna Muccio, Saint Paul, Minn., Dan and Jane Muccio
  • Andrew Mullaney, Volga, S.D., Mike and Carolyn Mullaney
  • Natalie Munich, Hayward, Wis., Charlie and Julie Munich
  • Lindsey Nelson, La Crescent, Minn., Chris and Tanya Nelson
  • Quinn Nelson, Wanamingo, Minn., Jeanette Punches
  • Megan Neuberger, Minnetrista, Minn., Bob and Cindy Neuberger
  • Faustyna Nguyen, Rochester, Minn., Francois Nguyen
  • Analise Nielsen, Albertville, Minn., Laura Nielsen
  • Daniel Nolte, Owatonna, Minn., Doug and Ruth Nolte
  • Tyler Northey, Esko, Minn., Shawn and Susan Northey
  • Lyanna Novak, Chicago, Ill., Patrick Novak
  • Mara Novakovic, Mokena, Ill., Alex and Marianne Novakovic
  • Shunta Nozawa, Fuchu, Japan, Osamu Nozawa
  • Isabella Nuck, Oak Creek, Wis., Anthony and Theresa Nuck
  • Anna Nungester, Floyds Knobs, Ind., Darrell and Debbie Nungester
  • Barbara Ogiba, Poznan, Poland,
  • Carolyn Ogram, Maple Lake, Minn., Robert and Amy Ogram
  • Bailey O’Hare, Rushford, Minn., Tim and Brenda O’Hare
  • Mia Ojczyk, White Bear Lake, Minn., Joe and Cindy Ojczyk
  • Isaiah Olsem, Dundee, Minn., Don and Peg Olsem
  • Westen Olson, Cambridge, Minn., Rhonda Olson
  • Emily Ortiz, Albert Lea, Minn., Miguel and Aletha Ortiz
  • Trevor Paradise, Colorado Springs, Colo., Christine Mcphee
  • Joseph Parenteau, Minneapolis, Minn., David and Michelle Parenteau
  • Claire Patterson, Marine on St. Croix, Minn., Mike and Jolene Patterson
  • Brooklyn Paulson, Holmen, Wis., Joel and Kimberly Paulson
  • Luke Pauly, Minneapolis, Minn., Deborah Pauly
  • Gabriella Pederson, Chaska, Minn., Jeff and Sandy Pederson
  • Sarah Phipps, Hurst, Texas, Brian and Mary Phipps
  • Jada Pichotta, Saint Paul, Minn., Bruce Pichotta and Lisa Heurung
  • Matthew Piechowski, Hutchinson, Minn., Dennis and Colleen Piechowski
  • Amanda Pohlman, Omaha, Neb., Brent and Michele Pohlman
  • Tyler Pranger, Platte, S.D., Mark and Cindy Pranger
  • Caitlin Preusser, Henderson, Minn., Martin and Karen Preusser
  • Morgan Prokosch, Belle Plaine, Minn., David and Sheri Prokosch
  • Madonna Puetz, Lewiston, Minn., Teresa Grossell
  • Joseph Pyka, Independence, Wis., Thomas and Christine Pyka
  • Brianna Raabolle, Andover, Minn., Nels and Shannon Raabolle
  • Griffin Rades, Shawano, Wis., Kristen Rades
  • Ana Reding, Stillwater, Minn., Kathleen Reding
  • John Regnier, Prescott, Wis., Michael and Mary Regnier
  • Hunter Reinardy, Cannon Falls, Minn.
  • Michele Remer, Grand Forks, N.D., James and Joann Remer
  • Luis Reyes, Madison, Wis., Daniel and Claudia Reyes
  • Emma Ririe, Darien, Ill., Kathleen Ririe
  • Samantha Robbins, Saint Paul, Minn., Charles and Angel Robbins
  • Sarai Rodiles, Saint Paul, Minn., Rafael and Lorena Rodiles
  • Robert Roslund, Vanersborg, Sweden, Berndt Roslund
  • Sawyer Rosner, Phelps, Wis., Robert and Donna Rosner
  • Rachel Rougas, San Diego, Calif., Stephen and Janice Rougas
  • Alec Rudh, Hastings, Minn., Tim and Jody Rudh
  • Natalie Ruegsegger, Billings, Mont., Bill and Linda Ruegsegger
  • Ryan Ruhle, Madison, Wis., Robert and Veronica Ruhle
  • Celeste Russell, Las Vegas, Nev., Diane Russell
  • Natalie Ryan, Vlg of Lakewood, Ill., Timothy and Mary, Ryan
  • Elliott Rysavy, Owatonna, Minn., Albert and Margaret, Rysavy
  • Anna Rystrom, Andover, Minn., David and Mary, Rystrom
  • Ana Paula, Saldana Cisneros, Fracc. Villas Del Meson, Mexico, Ricardo Saldana
  • Trae Sander, Boscobel, Wis., Michael and Barbara Sander
  • Andrew Sandoz, Menasha, Wis., Patricia Sandoz
  • Christopher Schell, Altura, Minn., Robert and Shelly Schell
  • Alec Schillinger, Katy, Texas, William and Dina Schillinger
  • Catherine Schiltz, Corcoran, Minn., Steve Schiltz
  • Mariah Schlueter, Mount Vernon, Iowa, Rafaela Cadena and Christopher Schlueter
  • Hallie Schmeling, Onalaska, Wis., Darrel and Stephanie Schmeling
  • Benjamin Schoonmaker, Moline, Ill., Kevin and Maggie Schoonmaker
  • Justine Schultz, Minnesota City, Minn., Dave and Kirstin Schultz
  • Marcella Schumacher, Edina, Minn., John and Elizabeth Schumacher
  • Nicholas Sedlacek, Chicago, Ill., Kurt and Judy Sedlacek
  • Catherine Seifert, Stillwater, Minn., Jeff and Carrie Seifert
  • Emily Seykora, Eaton Rapids, Mich., Joseph and Ann, Seykora
  • Kristopher Shepard, Crystal Lake, Ill.
  • Carson Sheridan, Waunakee, Wis., Deana Turner
  • Gabrielle Shupe, Preston, Minn., James and Heather Shupe
  • Rachel Simon, Foley, Minn., Jerald and Jennifer Simon
  • Savannah Slafter, Spring Grove, Minn., Steven and Jennifer Slafter
  • Kynzie Smedsrud, Luverne, Minn., Steve and Pat Smedsrud
  • Laura Sonday, Saint Paul, Minn., David and Mooreen Sonday
  • Angela Soto, Saint Paul, Minn., Theresa Walker
  • Andrea Speltz, Rollingstone, Minn., Peter and Maureen Speltz
  • Brynn Spitzer, Winona, Minn., Richard and Jami Spitzer
  • John Stang, Saint Paul, Minn., Brian and Megan Stang
  • Thomas Stang, Mendota Heights, Minn., Brian and Megan Stang
  • Emilie Steingraeber, La Crosse, Wis., Mark and Carolyn Steingraeber
  • Veronica Stevens, Delano, Minn., William and Sabrina Stevens
  • Signey Stoesz, Mountain Lake, Minn., Michael Stoesz
  • Emily Strezishar, East Grand Forks, Minn., Thomas and Michelle Strezishar
  • Francis Strong, Fairbury, Ill., John, Strong
  • Jack Strotbeck, Steamboat Springs, Colo., Erich and Mary Beth Strotbeck
  • Erin Sullivan, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Les and Mary Sullivan
  • Jonathan Swoik, Pekin, Ill., Terry Swoik and Susan Wiley
  • Elijah Szymanski, La Crosse, Wis., James and Jennifer Szymanski
  • Makenzie Tafralian, Las Vegas, Nev., Vahan Tafralian and Julia Zentmyer
  • Ashley Tangang, Lillington, N.C., Andrew and Seraphine Tangang
  • Erika Thiel, Burr Ridge, Ill., Michael and Rita Thiel
  • Jack Thomas, Minneapolis, Minn., Robert and Barbara Thomas
  • Benjamin Thompson, Winona, Minn., Paul and Jane Thompson
  • April Thornberg, Shakopee, Minn., Dan and Lisa Thornberg
  • Michelle Tran, Rochester, Minn., Yen-Huong Tran
  • Toan Tran, Da Nang, Vietnam, Cuong Tran and Thuy Nguyen
  • Jacob Tschida, Pine River, Minn., Joseph and Tracy Tschida
  • Meaghan Updike, Crystal Lake, Ill., Michael and Molly Updike
  • Clarissa Van Dale, New Brighton, Minn., Jim and Vicki Van Dale
  • Cole Van Houten, Pine Island, Minn., Chad and Holly Van Houten
  • Alexis Van Ornum, Lindstrom, Minn., Jeanette VanOrnum
  • Margaret Vetch, Aberdeen, S.D., David and Sara Vetch
  • Maxwell Vetch, Aberdeen, S.D., David and Sara Vetch
  • MaKenna Vetsch, Trempealeau, Wis., Jon and Donna Vetsch
  • Destiny Walker, Saint Paul, Minn., Tawanda Morgan
  • Sarah Walker, Richland Center, Wis., Bradford and Diane Walker
  • Caitlin Wallerus, Osseo, Minn., Paul and Dawn Wallerus
  • Madeline Wallraff, Blaine, Minn., Mike and Melissa Wallraff
  • Kieran Walsh, Saint Paul, Minn., Laurence and Erin Walsh
  • Anna Washburn, Kenyon, Minn., Kirk and Teresa Washburn
  • Sarah Waterman, Burnsville, Minn., Jeffrey and Sharon Waterman
  • Mackenzie Waters, Littleton, Colo., Jeffrey and Marci Waters
  • Brady Weber, Crandon, Wis., Steve and Janet Weber
  • Grace Wegleitner, Saint Paul, Minn., Lynn Feldkamp and John Wegleitner
  • Bailey Wendt, Coon Rapids, Minn., Lisa Simoneau
  • Rebecca West, Chicago, Ill., Walter and Constance West
  • John Wilebski, Strathcona, Minn., John and Susan Wilebski
  • Elijah Williams, Beloit, Wis., Rachel Williams
  • Haley Williams, Littleton, Colo., William and Brenda Williams
  • Gina Wilson, Anoka, Minn., Deanna Beckman and Mark Wilson
  • Grace Wilson, Portage, Wis., Paul and Karen Wilson
  • Michelle Wing, Verona, Wis., Timothy and Kate Wing
  • Mary Wintroath, Victoria, Minn., Warren and Joanne Wintroath
  • Delaney Wolf, Bismarck, N.D., Terry and Linda Wolf
  • Teresa Wroblewski, Mayer, Minn., Angela Wroblewski
  • Aleaha Zabel, Hastings, Minn., Kurt and Laura Zabel
  • Sophia Zebro, Anoka, Minn., Greg and Barbara Zebro
  • Quinncy Zupko, Wyoming, Minn., Craig and Kerry Zupko
  • John Zweber, Menomonie, Wis., Duane and Mary Zweber

An invitation to the Cardinal Virtue lecture event on Feb. 21

You’re invited to the second of our Cardinal Virtues presentations, scheduled throughout the 2018-19 academic year. These speakers and topics have been chosen to create thought-provoking dialogue as Saint Mary’s University cultivates virtues that will guide learners throughout their educational journeys and as they enter the world as leaders in their professions and communities.

Practical Wisdom

Candace Vogler, Ph.D.
Professor, The University of Chicago

Thursday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m.

Science and Learning Center – Room 200
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Winona Campus

All faculty, staff, and students are invited and encouraged to attend this public event.

RSVP at smumn.edu/cvrsvp

Questions? Contact the Office of Mission at 507-457-6936.

Candace Vogler, Ph.D., is the David B. and Clara E. Stern Professor of Philosophy and Professor in the College at The University of Chicago, and 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.

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.

Join the celebration of Maronite Mass

You’re invited to celebrate the Divine Liturgy of the Maronite Catholic Church in honor of the Feast of Saint Maron on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m. in  Saint Thomas More Chapel. Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, president of Saint Mary’s, and a brunch will follow.

RSVP at smumn.edu/maronitersvp.

Saint Maron is considered the founder of the Syriac Antiochean Rite of the Roman Catholic Church called the Maronite Church. This movement has had a profound influence in Lebanon, the Middle East, and the Lebanese Diaspora.

Saint Mary’s students present research at the Capitol

Two students representing Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota shared their undergraduate research posters at the 2019 Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol on Jan. 23. They were:

Austin Kleman ’19, Psychology major: “Alcohol Consequences and Aristotelian Subjective Well-Being”

Mark Leonard ’19, Biology major: “Red-bellied Woodpeckers (Melanerpes carolinus) Scavenging: A Possible Alternate Dietary Substrate”

Admission update for Jan. 15, 2019

Admission update for Jan. 15, 2019

Hope everyone has adjusted to the start of the new semester. Jan. 15 is an important milestone in our recruitment efforts, since this date marks the final application deadline before we move to a rolling admission policy. While this is generally the last time we will receive more than 100 applications in a single week until October, Saint Mary’s admission efforts continue well into August as we review, admit, and accept confirmation deposits for the Class of 2023.

We do have a number of recruitment events in the next few weeks:

  • Admitted Student Day – Jan. 25
    40 students, 53 guests
  • Presidents Day Open House – Feb. 18
    22 students, 33 guests

Daniel Meyer, vice president for enrollment

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to support S.O.U.L. trips

Students from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Parish (1303 W. Broadway).

You’re invited to bring a friend, eat spaghetti, make a donation, and have fun! There will be a drawing for a robotic vacuum cleaner.

This event will support alternative spring break immersion and service trips for students involved in the S.O.U.L. (Serving Others United in Love) program. This year students are traveling to Rochester, N.Y.; Browning, Mont.; Flint, Mich.; Tulsa, Okla.; and El Paso, Texas. In each of these places participants will be learning about systematic poverty and injustice as well as the creative solutions each community has in improving lives through education and community programming. Service will be done in schools, soup kitchens, community centers, and among homeless populations.

In its 32nd year of sponsoring trips, S.O.U.L. is an outreach of Campus Ministry. The mission of this program is to provide alternative break opportunities for students to learn about injustice and create relationships through service. Students work to raise funds to support their efforts, as well as pay a portion of the cost of the trip on their own.

For more information or to make a donation, contact Colleen Dunne at Ext. 6936 or at cdunne@smumn.edu.

Saint Mary’s in the news

Check out this article written by Saint Mary’s alumnus Chris Lackey ’18:

The Saint Mary’s Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies recently partnered with Rochester Area Economic Development (RAEDI) to host an entrepreneurial event at Saint Mary’s Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester. More than 50 attendees gathered to discuss female entrepreneurship and funding challenges. The event was the beginning of a series of Kabara/RAEDI events to be held in the coming year. Check out the local coverage:

Father James P. Burns

The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.
President
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Email: chahn@smumn.edu

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