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Are you new to APA Style or need a refresher? To help you learn the fundamentals of APA Style (7th ed.) the Writing Center is offering a free, online workshop Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to noon. Register here and select SSVC300: Introduction to APA Source Citation (7th ed.)
MSW Student Erin Lowe receives Bonynge Memorial scholarship
Saint Mary’s Master of Social Work student Erin Lowe was awarded the 2020 Eugene R. Bonynge Memorial Graduate Scholarship in recognition of her academic success and passion for the field.
Erin Lowe, MSW candidate
With a full-time career and a young family, Lowe feels extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to enroll in the flexible yet enriching program at Saint Mary’s. “I consider it an honor to pursue a career in social work,” she said, “and I truly believe social work is a calling. I’m privileged to follow and work with the individuals we serve.” She points to the quality of Saint Mary’s faculty members, adding, “I have always wanted to work in a career that is helpful and, when I look at the core values of the social work profession, I see the career that I was searching for since I was young.”
The Eugene R. Bonynge family and Woodland Centers sponsor the $1,000 annual award for a behavioral sciences graduate student. As a rural community mental health center CEO for 15 years, Eugene Bonynge, Ph.D. was deeply aware of the challenges in recruiting and retaining mental health professionals. Woodland Centers and the Bonynge family established the scholarship to honor his legacy as a behavioral healthcare professional, researcher and administrator. Established for 60 years, Woodland Centers www.woodlandcenters.com has a wide array of adult and youth programs within its seven-county service area.
Dr. Kotz publishes book of inspiration and everyday leadership
When Paul Kotz, Ph.D., Ed.D. leadership core associate professor, released his inspirational book this spring, he didn’t anticipate the timely nature of the message, or the corresponding thirst for the stories of leadership and resilience with today’s challenges.
The book, “Profiles in Kindness: Stories of Inspiration and Everyday Leadership,” is filled with anecdotes of seeing the good in the midst of adversity, having difficult conversations when needed, and realizing that we all have strengths and something distinct to offer.
“I was encouraged to write this book as a follow up to my earlier publication, ‘Something Happened Today’,” Dr. Kotz shared. “This text is a little more on the serious side, asking how you deal with adversity and how you can do some kind things in very simple moments. It may be as simple as reaching out to a tired mother with three active children at the grocery store. You have done something remarkable in my mind. While you might wonder why that is something worth applauding, that reflects an act of servant leadership.”
Dr. Kotz addressed the role of resilience and what it looks like as the nation faces unrest and instability, “Resilience to me is the ability to adapt to life’s challenges in a more graceful manner. Earlier in life, it’s about survival. As I’ve matured, I can say that plenty of it is about making mistakes, being able to adapt and reflect on things you learned in the past, and identify what you don’t want in your life. You experimented and sampled earlier in life. You can get smarter if you identify how you will apply those experiences in the future.”
While no one could have anticipated the convergent timing of the COVID pandemic and the heightened Black Lives Matter movement, he addressed how appropriate this book’s message is for the Saint Mary’s community and the Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus, located in the heart of the Phillips neighborhood.
“The Phillips neighborhood has been identified as one of the most diverse communities in the United States, reflecting a mix of residents and a variety of industries. My students come from many walks of life, from all over the world. They have made so many sacrifices, and I strongly believe they can use their gifts to thrive and lead in a grand manner. Leading in a grand manner can be those multiple small incidents when the actions of servant leadership make our homes and society better.”
Dr. Kotz concluded, “Everyone needs to be recognized by fellow human beings and know you have relevance. Ralph Waldo Emerson said our chief desire in life is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be. That is fundamental to who I am as an educator. I hope this recent narrative assists people in bringing this resolution into their daily lives and relationships”.
This week in Campus Ministry
BISHOP QUINN ON FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Bishop John Quinn of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester will be on the Winona Campus on Monday, Oct. 19, to speak about the upcoming election and discuss the U.S. Bishops’ document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” The event will run from 7 to 8 p.m. in Page Theatre. A question and answer period will follow.
In keeping with COVID-19 safety guidelines, masks must be worn, and seats will be socially distanced. Participants can also participate via Panopto.
The event is sponsored by the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership.
PRAYER SERVICE FOR AN END TO RACIAL INJUSTICE
Thursday | Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Saint Thomas More Chapel
Campus Ministry will be hosting an ecumenical prayer service next week to pray for an end to racial discrimination and injustice. Please pray with us for peace in our nation and for an end to racism.
CAMPUS MINISTRY MOVIE NIGHT: ‘A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS’
Friday | Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Salvi Lecture Hall
BE A PEN PAL WITH A SENIOR CITIZEN!
Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Project pen pal is a collaborative initiative with Character and Virtue Education and Campus Ministry. If interested, contact eve@smumn.edu.
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.
Student Senate agenda
The next Student Senate meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
Agenda:
- Call to order
- Reflection/prayer
- Roll call
- E-board report
- Class officer reports
- Senator concerns
- Adjournment
As always, if you are interested in attending, please email Kendall Archer, Student Senate president, at kxarch16@smumn.edu for the Zoom link.
Hit restart and meet with a peer learning assistant
Now that midterm grades are posted, you may feel the need to “hit restart” in one of your classes. Schedule a meeting using the peer learning assistant calendar and make an academic plan for the rest of this semester.
Tutoring is still available
Sign up for tutoring at smumn.joinknack.com using your SMUMN student account.
If you have any questions about working with these tutors, please email Joe Dulak. If you experience any technical difficulties with Knack, please email support@joinknack.com.
Need help with writing papers? Contact the Saint Mary’s Writing Center.
Cardinal Athletics — The week in review
Greetings Cardinal Nation! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are no athletic events to report on this fall, but there is still plenty to keep up with around Saint Mary’s athletics. Here’s a look at the highlights from this past week — including the announcement of new head coaching hires in women’s soccer and cross country/track & field: https://saintmaryssports.com/news/2020/10/16/general-the-week-in-review-10-16-20.aspx?path=gen
Career Services news
Upcoming events:
Leveraging LinkedIn Workshop today, Oct. 15, 7-7:30 p.m. via ZOOM
Join us for this 30-minute workshop. The workshop is free, but you MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting:
You may have heard of LinkedIn, but do you really know how to leverage it to maximize your network? Participants will learn the essentials of LinkedIn as a professional networking tool. You will:
- learn how to promote your brand to the world,
- explore ways to expand your network, and
- discover ways to search for jobs, get recommendations posted, find alumni, and much more.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Fall Career and Internship Expo, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., co-sponsored by Saint Mary’s and Winona State University via Handshake
In order to make the most of this fair experience:
- Register for the fair! Check out this article: https://tinyurl.com/y2jk9dub
- Sign up for group sessions and one-on-one appointments. Check out this article: https://tinyurl.com/y6eqvqan
- Become familiar with what the fair will look like. Check out this article: https://tinyurl.com/y2k3l76d
Minnesota Private Nonprofit and Government Jobs Fair – Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., virtual
If you are interested in a career in public service, this fair is for you! Visit with representatives of government agencies and non-profit organizations, all from the convenience of your room.
Check out more information about the fair, including the registered vendors. This event is free and open to all Saint Mary’s students and alumni but online registration is required by Friday, Oct. 23. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email which will include a log-in link specific to you and further instructions.
Disability Virtual Career Fair – Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., online, free
If you’re an individual with a disability looking for employment or internships, register now. Early registration will give employers access to your résumé as soon as they register for this event. You can chat online with employers across the county who are ready to hire you!
Spotlight on Intern:
Our intern this week is Justine Schultz, a senior psychology major with a minor in leadership, who is interning at the Winona Family YMCA!
Major responsibilities: My major responsibilities include creating fun yet educational virtual programming for youth, creating an evaluation system for programs that targets youth development, researching and implementing youth training, research and developing a wide range of programs for youth to increase their socioemotional health, and lastly to gather materials on how youth develop and how the YMCA can impact youth.
How did I find out about this internship? Honestly, one day I thought to myself how much I loved attending the YMCA as a kid. This sparked my idea to contact Alexa Shapiro, the School Age director, who is now my site supervisor.
Favorite part of the internship? My favorite part of my internship is virtual programming. Due to COVID-19, some families may not be comfortable sending their child to camp or various in-person YMCA programs. I offer virtual programming on our Winona Family Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This provides an option for youth to engage in fun and educational activities right from the comfort of their own home while improving upon their own well-being.
Most challenging part? The most challenging part of my internship is having to create content that is fun and engaging to a wide range of ages. It is also difficult to narrow down all of my research into the projects I am tackling.
Biggest lesson learned at internship? The biggest lesson I have learned is that if you can impact even just one person’s life, you are making a difference. We cross paths with others every day, and you never know when you have the power to change someone’s life. Always be kind, positive, and be a light for others.
Advice of others considering an internship: Do It. Consider your internship like it is your first professional job. Experience the good and the bad. In fact, soak in every experience your internship offers you because you will be amazed by the growth you will see within you.
Congratulations Brother Roderick
Congratulations to Brother Roderick Robertson ’63 who is celebrating this 60th Jubilee with the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Brother Rod, a Scholar in Residence, taught in the Fine and Performing Arts Department for more than 40 years before his retirement in 2015, and his artwork can be found throughout our campuses!
Flu vaccine is more important than ever
It’s more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this year. It’s unknown to what degree influenza will cause severe illness this year, just as we don’t know the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our communities throughout the winter months. Both are respiratory viruses and often symptoms can overlap making it difficult to distinguish between the two. Both can cause severe illness, hospitalization and death.
Although the flu vaccine does not provide 100% protection, it is the best way to prevent influenza and often results in a more mild case of the illness for those who do become infected. Even if you are not at high risk for complications from influenza, by getting vaccinated you can reduce the spread within the community which reduces serious illness in those who are at high-risk and lessens the burden on the healthcare system.
Flu season typically extends from late winter through early spring. It usually takes about two weeks for your body to develop an adequate immune response after getting vaccinated so it’s important to get vaccinated before flu begins to circulate in your community. Most health professionals recommend getting vaccinated by the end of October but you can still get vaccinated anytime throughout flu season.
This year, in an effort to reduce the spread of influenza within the community, several organizations teaming up to offer free flu vaccination. In addition, most insurance covers yearly flu vaccination at no cost. Learn more about where you can get your free flu vaccine.
The more people who get vaccinated, the better we can protect our community!
Be with me as I pray …
Sharing memories of those we have lost is an important tradition at Saint Mary’s. Father Burns shared his thoughts on this observance in a letter to the community:
“Among the many important and meaningful traditions in the Catholic Church and at Saint Mary’s is the upcoming observation of All Souls Day on Nov. 2. We invite you to join us in prayer during the month of November in gratitude for the memories we hold of our dearly departed and the relationships we will forever treasure. In the Lasallian Catholic tradition, we recall them throughout our shared presence of God as we pray for the repose of their souls. Praying throughout the great Communion of Saints and with the Holy Souls, we lift our minds, our hearts, and our own souls, with them, to our good God.” — Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president
Read more about Saint Mary’s observance of All Souls Day.
Hosting prospective students this week for MEA
This is one of the busiest times of the year for our Admission Office due to Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA) Break this week and Wisconsin Educator Association (WEA) Break next week.
During this time, campus will be busier than usual as we welcome prospective students and their guests to campus for COVID-19-safe campus tours and meetings with our admission counselors. For MEA, the Office of Admission has already filled all the available safety-conscious, in-person visit slots! Additionally, we will also be hosting virtual visits with admission counselors on Wednesday through Saturday, as well as special admission events called Explore the Nest and Life as a Cardinal Oct. 15-16.
The Office of Admission is following and will continue to adhere to strict COVID-19 health and safety precautions when welcoming students and their representatives to campus. All visitors, staff, and students are required to wear masks and social distance. Visitors attending tours will be assigned to tour groups of no more than one prospective student with two guests.
The Office of Admission appreciates campus support in showcasing the beauty of our campus and in welcoming campus visitors over the MEA holiday. Please be mindful of parking on campus. Admission will need access to all of the admission-assigned visitor parking spaces. Together, let’s show our visitors how friendly, clean, and safety conscious our campus is.
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