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Winona Campus NewsletterStudents to stage ‘Songs for A New World’
By Mackenzie Moller
Saint Mary’s Winona students bring a new perspective to Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for A New World” during the new world of COVID-19. Theatre performances are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, March 25-27.
“Songs for a New World” is a song cycle that takes people through the journey of what it means to be courageous and take control of our destiny to ultimately create a new world for ourselves, said Judy Myers, director.
Although many shows during COVID-19 are virtual, Saint Mary’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is able to invite a small internal audience to attend in person. All performances will also be live streamed.
All evening performances will start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. Additionally, there will be a matinee at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, and doors will open at 2:45 p.m.
The audience will be restricted to no more than 50 people to ensure that safety procedures are followed. All Saint Mary’s students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the performance in person; registration is required to ensure that the 50-seat limit is not exceeded.
Masks must be worn by audience members throughout the entire performance. Abundant seating is available to ensure that those in attendance are able to sit at least 6 feet apart.
Everyone is invited to watch the livestream of our performances.
Tickets are $5 for adults, but are free for Saint Mary’s students, faculty, and staff.
Purchase tickets and get more information
Saliva test kits available before Easter travel
Free saliva COVID-19 test kits will be available at the Wellness Center for Winona Campus students electing to travel for Easter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 testing one to three days prior to travel. Zoom-enabled home test kits allow students to test at the time and location of their choice. Kits include a pre-paid envelope for overnight UPS shipping.
To obtain a free saliva-based COVID-19 test kit:
- Complete the Travel Request Form.
- Stop by the Wellness Center to pick up your kit between Thursday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 31.
- Allow two to three days for results once your test has shipped.
Saint Mary’s recommends testing for all students planning to travel for Easter.
Questions? Contact the Jay Johnson Wellness Center at 507-457-1492 or wellnesscenter@smumn.edu.
Chartwells presentation on dining hall renovations in Winona
Abel Valenica, district marketing manager for Chartwells on the Winona Campus, presented to the Student Senate on March 16 details on upcoming dining hall renovations. His presentation provided an overview of the process, which began last spring with student surveys and engagement, and the proposed concept for the renovations. These renovations include an open concept eatery and the creation of one large dining room to provide more natural light and seating for students. Saint Mary’s is working with Chartwells on the final details regarding branding, color scheme, etc. The renovations will being mid-May, and the space will be completed for the 2021-22 academic year. We will provide regular renovation updates throughout the summer so you can see the changes.
Student Senate agenda for March 23
Student Senate Agenda – March 23, 2021
- Call to order
- Prayer/reflection
- Roll call
- Variety show request for senate sponsorship by Hanna Hagberg
- Nordic Ski Club budget
- Dance Team budget
- BSA budget
- Garden Club budget
- STPLC Club budget
- E-Board reports
- Class officer reports
- Senator concerns
- Adjournment
Workshop reminder: finding internships for summer and fall semester
Interested in finding an internship for summer and fall semester?
Participants in this free workshop will discuss how to find and secure internships for this summer and fall semester, and learn the procedures in securing the internships for academic credit. You must preregister to attend.
DATE: Wednesday, March 24
TIME: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
Cardinal athletics week in review: March 22
It’s Monday morning, and before we start looking ahead to all the Cardinal action this week, here’s a quick look back at last week, which included action in men’s hockey, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and fastpitch softball.
R.I.S.E. Wellness Bingo continues with week three; you can still join!
Here’s how to play: Each week, complete the challenge for an area and cross it off (for example, physical, spiritual, or nutritional). Some challenges are for five days per week; some are one a week. Once you connect three areas, you’ve got a bingo. You can get more than one bingo by connecting different combinations of three areas. Each bingo gets your name in a drawing for a grand prize.
Blackout bingo: Complete the entire board to get a blackout bingo, and you will get 10 entries for the grand prize drawing. At the end of challenge, R.I.S.E. will collect your bingo sheets OR you can fill out your results in the Google form, which you can edit it as you go.
For everyone: Want to participate but feeling anxious? If you need an accommodation, please reach out at RISE@smumn.edu. If you have any concerns about your participation at any point, you should consult your healthcare provider. R.I.S.E. hopes you take the challenge wherever you are at. (See the Google form for alternative options.)
Prizes to pick from will include an exercise ball, a yoga mat, an essential oil diffuser, and more!
To fill out your bingo card and for more info, check out the Google form or stop by the R.I.S.E. Office in Vlazny 106.
Challenge your friends, and let’s take a step toward health, Cardinals! Together, we are Saint Mary’s!
Doctoral Chevrons newsletter: The topic of patience
Three times a year, our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program publishes the Doctoral Chevrons newsletter. This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s DBA program. Each issue of the newsletter has a theme, and the latest newsletter’s theme was patience. Take a look at the articles below on this topic.
Patience and dissertation research
Matthew Nowakowski, Ed.D., DBA program director, shares his professional insights on the importance of practicing patience while writing and researching your dissertation.
The intersection of patience and social justice
Antar Salim, DBA, core associate professor, dissects the virtue of patience as it relates to social justice and argues that the two should be separated to achieve human flourishing.
Patience: A commodity in short supply
Raj Beekie, Ed.D., core associate professor, shares his firsthand account of how he practices patience, how he developed it, and how it can be explained through emotional intelligence.
“Be Water, My Friends”
Stacy Dean, Ph.D., director for University Writing Services, shares the importance of adaptability and patience for writing while working on your dissertation.
Meet Patience
Short yet powerful. This metaphorical essay from Jennifer Schultz, Ph.D., core associate professor, embodies patience as a female doctoral candidate. It shares her virtues, practices, and habits that help to make her successful.
Success as a process, not an outcome
DBA student McKayla Collins shares her insights on the importance of practicing patience on the road to success and how success should be a feeling of internal satisfaction, not external praise to be won.
Summer registration begins March 22
Cardinals,
Did you hear? Summer registration is now opening a week early. If you are planning to register for a summer class, set your alarm for 7 a.m. on Monday, March 22, to register via your portal. Update the term to SU21 College to view course offerings and to register.
Don’t forget, summer courses are 50% off the regular tuition rate. Don’t miss this great deal! Note: Internships and other independent study courses over the summer run at the regular tuition rate.
Summer classes begin Monday, May 17, and end Friday, July 16.
Talk to your faculty adviser or email studentsuccess@smumn.edu if you have any questions.
Fall registration tools and resources
Cardinals,
Advising has officially begun. Have you made an appointment with your faculty adviser yet? If not, make this a priority!
To help you prepare for your advising appointment, check out these tools and resources.
Registration dates:
- SUMMER 2021:
Opens Monday, March 22 for all students - FALL 2021:
Seniors: Monday, March 29
Juniors: Tuesday, March 30
Sophomores: Wednesday, March 31
First-Years: Thursday, April 1
A few notes regarding your portal:
- Check your portal homepage for your specific registration date and time.
- Update the term to match the term you are registering for (SU21 College or FA21 College).
- Use the ‘Course Offering’ function to view courses and begin planning your schedule.
- Check for registration holds. Holds will prevent you from registering so address them today. Watch this video or reach out to Cardinal Central at cardinalcentral@smumn.edu
if you have questions.
Check out the advising website for more information and planning tools such as:
- 2020-21 course catalog
- Class scheduling grid
- Integratus (IGEP) course listing
- Major pathways
- And more!
If you have any questions or need help preparing for your advising appointment, email studentsuccess@smumn.edu.
Student Senate presidential election results
Student Senate is excited to announce Elijah Williams will serve as next year’s Student Senate president!
Congratulations, Elijah!
Thank you to all of the candidates who ran and to the undergraduate students who voted. Student Senate is ecstatic to begin planning for and transitioning to the 2021-22 academic year, and we look forward to further student engagement as the election season continues.
SAC e-board nominations: nominate yourself or someone else today!
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is looking for their 2021-22 executive board! Use the nomination form to nominate yourself or someone you think would be a great addition to SAC. You can fill out the form as many times as you need to.
The positions executive board positions available are:
- President
- Vice president
- Executive assistant
- Public relations and social media
- Off campus events
- On campus and virtual events
- Outdoor leadership representative
- Signature events
Read the position descriptions
Please have nominations submitted before Sunday, April 4, 2021. If you are nominated for a position, you will be notified via email on Monday, April 5, and will have until Saturday, April 10, to accept or decline the nomination.
The SAC elections meeting will be held via Zoom on Sunday, April 11. Anyone in attendance at that meeting will be able to cast one vote per executive board position.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to studentactivities@smumn.edu.
Campus Safety reminders
The Office of Campus Safety has a few friendly reminders as we mingle about campus more and enjoy the spring weather:
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There is safety in numbers. Students are encouraged to walk with friends at night. Campus escorts are also available to our students, faculty, and staff.
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Be aware of your surroundings. If you see something, say something.
Please contact Campus Safety at 507-457-1703 for escorts, reporting, or with any campus safety related questions.
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