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Winona Campus NewsletterWorkshop: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts
WORKSHOP: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts
Get ready for a mock interview event and prepare for job interviews in your future! Participants in this session will cover such topics as: getting the interview; preparing for the interview (whether it is conducted via video or face-to-face); developing strategies for answering questions; as well as negotiating an offer.
Date: Monday, Feb. 22
Time: 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom – The meeting is free, but you must preregister to attend.
FGI graphic design contest deadline is March 1
The First Generation Initiative (FGI) announces the First Generation College Student Graphic Design Contest, open to all Saint Mary’s students. We are looking to establish a graphic design that highlights and showcases our first generation students and their supporters. The design is intended to be a source of pride and membership to our first generation community.
First generation college students are defined as those in which neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree. FGI offers specialized support services for students who identify as first generation, such as guided study hall with peer mentors, individualized academic coaching, and community-building social activities.
We are seeking two different designs: one for Saint Mary’s first generation college students that should read “First Gen Proud,” and the other is for first generation college student supporters that should read “First Gen Supporter.” The two designs should be similar or complement each other.
Read contest guidelines and enter your submissions.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three submissions: $100 for first place; $75 for second place; and $50 for third place.
The contest is open until Monday, March 1. Winners will be announced on Thursday, April 1.
Student Senate meeting minutes – Feb. 16
Meeting called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7 p.m.
Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg
Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samatha Carlson (proxy Alica Schurrer), Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sara Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves, Riley Hall, Noah Kimel, Megan Kowalis, Jonathon Krull, Abby Lang, Thomas Magnavite, Allison Moysis, Tara Nikolich, Nicole Noreen, Lyanna Novak, Enitan Onayiga, Sophia O’Neil, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Joseph Schauf, Ryan Stoynich, Collin van Waardenburg, Destiny Walker, and Elijah Williams
Members absent: None
Members excused: Samatha Carlson (proxy Alica Schurrer)
Discussion items
- Student Voices introduction
- New COVID friendly (virtual) version of Day at the Capitol
- Mandatory for student senators
- Megan Kowalis will send out the sign up form
- Will be meeting virtually with Minnesota legislators in a group setting
- Training for this will take place at next week’s senate meeting; dress code is business casual
- Executive Board updates
- Kendall Archer, president
- Election season coming up
- Presidential election
- Petitions available Feb. 22
- Petitions due March 8
- Vocal nominations March 9 at senate
- Election March 16
- Executive board election
- Petitions available March 15
- Petitions due March 22
- Election March 24
- Class officers election
- Petitions available March 22
- Petitions due April 6
- Election April 8
- Presidential election
- Election season coming up
- Jonathon Krull, VP of Media and Communications and executive assistant
- No updates
- Angel Sacta Espinosa, VP for Campus Affairs
- Continuing to hold capital improvement request meetings
- Look for more information next week
- Nicole Noreen, VP for Financial Affairs
- Budgets are due Feb. 22 at midnight
- Destiny Walker, VP for Multicultural Affairs
- No updates
- Mary Furlong, VP for Academic Affairs
- Feb. 22 is coffee with the provost; all are welcome
- March 9 and April 28 are Wellness Days
- Elijah Williams, VP for Student Life
- Thursday is the first meeting of the Food Service Committee
- Agenda
- Quarantine meals
- Vegan and vegetarian options
- Organizational issues
- Pass on more information to Elijah Williams and he will try to address it at the meeting
- Agenda
- Housing application information for next year will be coming out in upcoming CommUNITY newsletters
- Club fair coming up, more information next week
- RA applications are due Feb. 19
- Thursday is the first meeting of the Food Service Committee
- Megan Kowalis, VP for Public Affairs
- If anyone wants to help Twigz and Megan plan CleanUp Winona, feel free to reach out
- Sarah Fowler, SAC President
- Virtual Board Game night at 7 p.m.
- Saturday at noon, Blanket Making
- Dr. Marisa Naryka, adviser
- No updates
- Kendall Archer, president
- Class officer reports
- Freshman: No updates
- Sophomore: No updates
- Junior: No updates
- Senior: No updates
- Senator concerns
- Students are concerned with the CommUNITY newsletter; are people reading it?
- The idea to make the COVID-19 update CommUNITY come from the COVID-19 email instead
- Possibly removing the links and putting the whole articles in each issue
- Concern expressed for CommUNITY as the primary vehicle for COVID-19 information dissemination, especially with regards to ResLife policies and guest policy
- Senator asked if Campus Safety has the ability to jump cars. Dr. Marisa Naryka will follow up with Campus Safety as they should be able to but unsure if all officers have the necessary training
- Suggestion for additional snow removal emergency signage to be placed by Brother Leopold in the morning, so students see physical reminder before leaving the proximity of their car
- Dr. Marisa Naryka asked students if they wish for a campus app
- Senators mention that they would like it to have the Chartwells menu on it and also a calendar of events
- A separate app exists for the menus already (Dine on Campus); will discuss at a later date to see if there is interest
- Students are concerned with the CommUNITY newsletter; are people reading it?
- Motion to adjourn
- Motioned by Joseph Schauf
- Seconded by Colling van Waardenburg
- Time 7:31 p.m.
Declaration Day is Monday
Cardinals,
You are invited to the 2nd annual Declaration Day!
When: Monday, Feb. 22
Where: Science and Learning Center hallways OR virtually
What: You can declare your major, a second major or minor, and your Integratus minor. Declaring automatically enters you into a drawing to win a $5 Cardinal Coffee card!
If you are still unsure of your major or Integratus minor, schedule an appointment with your faculty adviser to talk more about your interests and available options as you discern your path. Additionally, the Student Success and First Generation Initiative Office and the Career Services Office both have available resources to help you make this exciting decision. Don’t hesitate to reach out, as we’re here to help!
Student exemptions from quarantine and surveillance testing
Have you been vaccinated for COVID-19?
Students who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 should upload proof of vaccination to their Student Health Portal. This will allow Wellness Center staff to verify that you are exempt from quarantine if you are identified as a close contact of someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
In order to qualify for exemption, students must meet the following criteria, defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥ two weeks following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, or ≥ two weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
- Are within three months following receipt of the last dose in the series
- Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure
Have you had a positive COVID-19 test in the past 90 days?
In addition, students who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 90 days and have not already provided that information to the Wellness Center should upload documentation of their positive test to their Student Health Portal. Documentation must include: student name, date of test, and test result. Students who have had a positive test within the past 90 days will be exempt from weekly surveillance testing.
Questions? Contact wellnesscenter@smumn.edu or 507-457-1492.
New CDC recommendations on face masks
On Feb. 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines about wearing well-fitting face masks or two masks at a time to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The updated guidance is based on new CDC research, which tested various masks in a lab setting and determined that combining a cloth mask over a surgical mask could dramatically reduce both the spread of the virus to others and exposure to the virus oneself.
The CDC’s new recommendations advise individuals to:
- Choose a mask with a nose wired to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask.
- Use a mask fitter or brace to prevent air from leaking from the sides of the mask.
- Check that your mask fits snugly over your nose, mouth, and chin.
- Wear a cloth mask that has multiple layers of fabric or wear a disposable mask under a cloth mask.
Wellness resources available
Resiliency is important now more than ever. In addition to the newly implemented Wellness Days, Saint Mary’s has also compiled an extensive list of activities and resources to support faculty, staff, and students.
Successfully working from home
This 30-minute recorded webinar from Cigna Wellness reviews factors that make working from home successful, takes a look at work practices that maximize your success working remotely, and explores how to remain healthy and balanced as a remote worker.
Focusing on your mental health
In this guide from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, you will find answers to questions ranging from how to manage anxiety during this difficult time, to how to access medication while in quarantine, to how to deal with the loss of a loved one to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
Coping with stress
This article contains information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on stress management, taking care of yourself, connecting to your community, and recovering from COVID-19.
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Staying active
Exercise, meditate, and create a self-care routine. Staying active can help you manage stress.
Staying Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Minnesota Department of Health)
How to Stay Active in Cold Weather (American Heart Association)
Employee assistance program
Saint Mary’s employee assistance program, Life Assistance by Cigna, has a variety of programs and resources to help you and your family find solutions and restore peace of mind.
Managing chronic conditions
Those with chronic illnesses or underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness if infected with COVID-19. Learn more about managing your health and chronic conditions during the pandemic from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Managing Your Health During COVID-19
Managing Chronic Conditions During COVID-19
Leading a remote team
This one-hour video from Beacon Health is for leaders of remote teams who want more information on maintaining cohesive and motivated teams, preserving or even increasing productivity, and addressing other work-from-home challenges.
Effective Management of a Remote Team
Supporting employees
Originally created for health care leaders, the Minnesota Department of Health offers tips for managers to support employees in the workplace.
Seven Things You as a Leader Can Do Right Now
Help on the go
Download Sanvello, a smart phone app for stress, anxiety, and depression offering self-care, peer support, coaching, and more.
New quarantine guidance for those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance regarding quarantine for those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19. According to the the CDC website:
Vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥ two weeks following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series, or ≥ two weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
- Are within three months following receipt of the last dose in the series
- Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure
Persons who do not meet all three of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still watch for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. If they experience symptoms, they should be clinically evaluated for COVID-19, including SARS-CoV-2 testing, if indicated. In addition, vaccinated persons should continue to follow current guidance to protect themselves and others.
These quarantine recommendations for vaccinated persons, including the criteria for timing since receipt of the last dose in the vaccination series, will be updated when more data become available and additional COVID-19 vaccines are authorized.
Anonymous benefactors make largest gift to Saint Mary’s University Cardinal hockey
WINONA, Minn. — Thanks to the generosity of a family that wishes to be anonymous, Saint Mary’s University Cardinal hockey programs will receive some major upgrades next season — including rink improvements and new men’s apparel and equipment.
With an outright gift of $250,000 and a commitment of $750,000 for future needs, these philanthropic Cardinal hockey fans are giving back to a sport that has brought their family so much joy — and so many meaningful connections — through the years.
Multiple children in this hockey family have played competitively, from youth through college. “They loved the sport, and we loved the sport, and it has taken us all over the world. We’ve met some great people along the way. It’s a great group, and some of our best friends have been made through hockey,” the family shared.
The benefactors expressed their appreciation of men’s coach Ryan Egan, women’s coach Sarah Murray, as well as Sarah’s father, Andy Murray. Though the hockey world is expansive, they describe the network within hockey as supportive and close-knit.
Their faith, they say, played a large role in their decision to make this gift. “We contemplated together and prayed together about where to donate and how to give back,” the family shared. It was this same faith component that helped connect them to Saint Mary’s.
Although their goal with these gifts is to enhance the men’s hockey program, they are also very excited that the women’s program will benefit from these upgrades.
They know playing hockey is costly, both for the athletes and their families, and for the school programs. “Equipment and operating a rink is expensive and the travel as well; it’s an expensive sport,” the family shared.
In addition to bigger items like a second scoreboard and new sound and acoustics, the initial $250,000 will include men’s equipment and apparel.
It was this family’s wish that seniors be able to take some of their equipment and apparel with them when they graduate.
“We thought it would be great for them to have that equipment, so they can continue playing their sport, professionally or within leagues,” the family shared. “And having Saint Mary’s name out there is a recruitment tool. When they go out, someone will see that, and then (hockey alumni) can share their hockey stories and what Saint Mary’s meant to them and spread that message.”
Coaches Egan and Murray agree that this gift not only enhances the players’ experiences, but also helps drive recruitment efforts for future Cardinal student athletes.
“I can’t even put into words what this gift means to the Saint Mary’s men’s hockey program,” Egan said. “The impact that this gift will have, not only short-term but long-term, will help carry this program through the next decade and beyond. We are forever grateful to these benefactors.”
“Our Cardinal athletes are grateful for all the enhancements made possible because of this generosity,” Murray added. “The results of this gift will be visible to not only our athletes and our fans, but also to prospective students, and will help set us apart from our competitors.”
Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., Saint Mary’s president, said he was honored to speak with the benefactors. “We are so grateful for their generosity and commitment to Saint Mary’s and edified by their trust and faith in God,” he said. “They are exemplars of the work we are doing at Saint Mary’s, particularly in regard to our character and virtue initiatives. This gift helps us to foster our vision for this critical initiative.”
Get to know our faculty: Jennifer Schultz, Ph.D.
The faculty in our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) are dedicated, hardworking, and inspiring. Jennifer Schultz, Ph.D., is no exception. Dr. Schultz is an associate professor and a member of our core faculty in the DBA program, and we are thrilled to share more about her.
How long have you been a member of the Saint Mary’s DBA faculty?
Two and a half years.
What courses do you typically teach for the DBA program?
- Research Foundations
- Strategic Governance
- Topical Papers in Management
- 830 Seminar
Please share a little bit about your professional experience.
I have an active research and writing agenda focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, formal workplace social networks, and human capital. I have presented my own research at the Academy of Management Annual Meetings, the Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conferences in the Americas, the Midwest Academy of Management Annual Meetings, International College Teaching and Learning Conference, and International Applied Business Conference.
My research has been published in the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, Business Research Yearbook, American Journal of Business Education, Journal of Business and Education Research, Journal of Diversity Management, Journal of College Reading and Learning, Contemporary Issues in Education Research, and Research & Teaching in Developmental Education. In 2019, I was appointed to the Academy of Management Ethics Ombuds Committee to serve as an ombudsperson.
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Do what I say and we will all get along.
What are some of your hobbies?
I knit, design knitwear, and sail in my spare time.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy being part of helping students achieve their career goals.
What is your favorite classroom assignment and why?
I assign students real world research projects in the research foundations class. I think it helps them see what their dissertation project involves — and that it’s doable.
What is your contact information?
You can email jlschult@smumn.edu.
Black History Month library guide created
In celebration of Black History Month, Saint Mary’s libraries created a guide highlighting Black joy. The Black History Month guide features events, books, videos, and local Minnesota resources, as well as resources specific to the fields of education, healthcare, human services, leadership, business, and technology.
A special thanks to Sarah Clinton-McCausland, the instructional design librarian, who created the guide. Please email her at sclinton@smumn.edu with recommendations for Black History Month resources to add to the guide or to be purchased for the libraries. We welcome your suggestions!
Speaker to address ‘Character, Policing, and Community Trust’
On Tuesday, March 9, Dr. Matt Bostrom, president of the Center for Values-Based Initiatives, will give a presentation for faculty, staff, and students of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota on “Character, Policing, and Community Trust.” The event, hosted by Character and Virtue Education, will occur between noon and 1:30 p.m. at the University Center on the Twin Cities Campus with a limited audience and also will be livestreamed.
Dr. Bostrom began his law enforcement career in 1982. He served with the Saint Paul Police Department as police officer, sergeant, lieutenant, commander, senior commander, chief of staff, and assistant chief of operations, and retired as Ramsey County Sheriff in 2017. The hallmark of Bostrom’s service as sheriff was a focus on increasing the level of trust between the community and police officers.
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the event virtually, but registration is required at the Character and Virtue event website. A Saint Mary’s email account will be needed to register. For information about attending the event in-person, contact cve@smumn.edu.
In the news
Our academic partnership with Viterbo University has received a variety of coverage, including:
Additionally, the Winona Post interviewed a number of students and faculty in the Saint Mary’s community for an update about students returning to school this semester and how they are dealing with the realities of this pandemic.
Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D. president, and Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs, spoke at an Association of Catholic Colleges and University conference on Feb. 6 about “Healthy Building Environments: Theory to Action at Saint Mary’s University.” The two of them, along with Paul Scialla, founder and CEO of Delos, and Barbara Spurrier, executive director of Well Living Lab, a Mayo Clinic and Delos collaboration, spoke about Saint Mary’s decision to add air purifiers as part of a larger discussion about elevating health and safety on Catholic campuses.
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