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Student Senate meeting agenda – Feb. 2
- Call to order
- Prayer/reflection
- Roll call
- E-Board reports
- Class officer reports
- Senator concerns
- Adjournment
Addressing questions about Hy-Vee tests
Saint Mary’s is using Hy-Vee tests on campus for its COVID-19 testing (student-athlete, mass testing, and surveillance testing). Some questions have arisen about the efficacy of the tests, specifically that they are resulting in false-positive findings.
The tests are approved by the federal government and were provided to Hy-Vee.
Although the Minnesota Department of Health is investigating the results of two tests at the university (out of 1,179 successful tests through Feb. 1), officials want to stress that the PCR (polymerase chain reaction within the COVID-19 test) may not actually be a false-positive, as the test could be picking up on something — e.g. a low viral load.
The Minnesota Department of Health — and Saint Mary’s — will always err on the side of caution when it comes to student safety.
A positive COVID-19 test from a Hy-Vee testing event will be treated like all other positive COVID-19 tests. The student will be required to isolate, and close contacts will be required to quarantine. We will continue to monitor guidance and direction from the Minnesota Department of Health in the event there are any changes in quarantine or isolation dates.
Spring 21 semester wellness days and Easter schedule
In response to the feedback we received from undergraduate students in the fall survey, we have implemented Wellness Days for the spring 2021 semester: Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, April 28. No classes will be held on these days.
In addition, to honor the Easter holidays of Holy Thursday (April 1) and Good Friday (April 2) and to allow for religious activities, there will be no classes after 1 p.m. on these days.
With the exception of student teaching and some labs, classes will not meet on these days.
Get exCITEd for our MLA and Chicago workshops
This month, the Writing Center is offering free, online workshops on MLA and Chicago style. Whether you’re new to these citation styles or could use a refresher, these workshops are for you. For more information and to register, please continue reading. We hope to see you at one or both of the workshops!
MLA Workshop
This online workshop provides an overview of MLA style. Learn MLA guidelines for source citations in text and on the works cited page. The emphasis is on MLA rule patterns and using the manual and other resources efficiently. Facilitators: Stacy Dean, director of Writing Services, and Molly Lohnes, writing consultant.
Friday, Feb. 12, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Register
Chicago Workshop
This online workshop provides an overview of Chicago style. Learn Chicago notes and bibliography guidelines. The emphasis is on Chicago rule patterns and using the manual and other resources efficiently. Facilitators: Stacy Dean, director of Writing Services, and Molly Lohnes, writing consultant.
Friday, Feb.19, noon to 12:45 p.m.
Register
A workshop on APA Style will be offered in early March. Stay tuned!
Catch all the Cardinal athletic action
Hey Cardinal nation; welcome back to campus!
As we try to navigate second semester with no fans allowed for our athletic competitions, I wanted to reach out to remind you that there is a one-stop way to keep up with all the Saint Mary’s sports action — including previews, recaps, and all Cardinal athletics news.
Simply sign up to receive all the latest Cardinal news or email me, Donny Nadeau at dnadeau@smumn.edu, with “Sign Me Up” in the body of the message. Subscribing is the only way for you to receive Cardinal athletic news, so make sure to hop on the bandwagon and stay up to date on all the 2020-21 Cardinal athletic action!
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Whether you subscribe or not, Cardinal fans can always visit the athletics website at saintmaryssports.com to catch up on all the action.
Make sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Get the Knack app today
Download Knack in the App Store or get it on Google Play.
With the Knack app, you can request a peer tutor or peer learning assistant, communicate with them, and accept tutoring sessions set up by them. Be sure to accept a tutoring session, so the peer tutor or peer learning assistant knows you’re planning to attend. If you can’t attend the session, let them know through the app and suggest an alternate time.
Sign up for a peer tutor or peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com.
If you need help with writing papers, contact the Saint Mary’s Writing Center.
Set SMART goals for this semester.
Campus Ministry kicks off the semester with prayer and formation
Now accepting peer ministry applications for 2021-22. Share the good news on campus! We’d love for you to be part of a team of engaged community-builders who are enthusiastic about sharing the love and mercy of God. Applications can be found at campusministry.smumn.edu.
Masses for the semester have moved back to 12:15 p.m. on weekdays to accommodate more student schedules. Weekend Mass will remain the same — 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Campus Ministry Book Studies begins Monday, Feb. 8 and continue on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann will lead small group studies on St. Therese’s Story of a Soul, apologetics, and the USCCB’s pastoral letter on racism, respectively. Email campusministry@smumn.edu to sign up.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is still open to all on campus. Those who will be receiving the sacraments on the Easter Vigil meet every Monday at 7 p.m. Email Brian Kusek at bkusek@smumn.edu if you are interested in deepening your faith.
Celebrate National Marriage Week! Join us Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. for a Zoom conversation with couples who are living the vocation of marriage. Email campusministry@smumn.edu to register.
SAC events: tie-dyeing, snowshoeing, and SNOW DAZE
The Student Activities Committee invites the Cardinal community to the following events:
Bleach Tie-Dye
Thursday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m., Hall of Fame Room
A favorite program from last semester is back! Come pick up a beach tie-dye kit to dye your own mask or extra T-shirt. Each kit includes bleach, a black mask, and laundry detergent. Please do NOT use the bleach indoors or in common spaces of buildings. We recommend using the bleach outdoors.
Snowshoeing
Sunday, Feb. 7, noon, meet Outside Brother Leopold Hall
Enjoy classic snowshoeing through the bluffs of campus with Outdoor Leadership. This is free to everyone in the Saint Mary’s community to participate.
SNOW DAZE: Feb. 7-13
A week-long tradition of events and fun for the Saint Mary’s community
Sunday, Feb. 7
Superbowl Party, 6 to 8 p.m., Cardinal Club and virtual
FREE specials in the Cardinal Club from 6 to 8 p.m. Watch for more information about streaming the game.
Monday, Feb. 8
Pizza and Plan, 7:30 p.m., Toner Student Center, Room 9
Always wanted to plan events on campus? Like FREE pizza? This is your chance to combine both of those things!
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Winter Bingo, 7 p.m., Virtual
Classic Bingo with “cool” prizes. Sign up.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Succulent “Pot Party,” 6 p.m., Game Room
Plant your own succulent in a FREE Snow Daze mug! One plant per person. Enter the game room using the stairs by Campus Safety.
Women’s Basketball Watch Party, 7 p.m., President’s Room (behind Cardinal Coffee)
Let’s cheer on our Cardinals! The women’s basketball game will be streamed on the big screen, and free chips and soda will be served.
Thursday, Feb. 11
2000’s Trivia, 7 p.m., Virtual
We all lived it, now it is time to take the ultimate quiz of your childhood! First-place winner will be the envy of campus with a RAZOR SCOOTER! The second-place prize is a Bluetooth karaoke mic, and the third-place winner will take home a Bop It. Sign up.
Friday, Feb. 12
T-shirt Exchange, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cardinal Corner (to the right of the Bookstore, basement of Toner Student Center)
Bring an old T-shirt and SAC will swap it out for a brand new Saint Mary’s T-shirt! New SMU designs have been added, including a Snow Daze T-shirt! Don’t have a shirt you want to part with? Bring five non-perishable food items to donate to the Winona Food Pantry, and SAC will give you a free shirt.
Saturday, Feb. 13
BYOS (Bring Your Own Sled) Sledding, 2 p.m., Champion Hill (by Saint Yon’s)
Don’t have a sled? No problem; bring what you can find. Have fun sledding with SAC on Champion Hill. Make sure to dress warm!
SMU Scavenger Hunt – All Week (stay tuned for more information)
SAC is hosting a week-long scavenger hunt during Snow Daze. Each day, students will be able to collect points. The person with the most points at the end of the week will win a Nintendo Switch! More information to come about signing up.
For more information, follow SAC on Instagram @smumnsac.
Questions? Email studentactivities@smumn.edu.
Receive the SAC weekly meeting invite and events list.
Want to join SAC? Contact SAC President Sarah Fowler at safowl17@smumn.edu.
Career Services calendar of spring events
Welcome to spring semester 2021 and the Career Services calendar of events!
All workshops, career fairs, and other events will be held virtually this semester.
With one exception, all of these these events are open to all Saint Mary’s students at all levels, as well as alumni.
The exception is the Minnesota Private Colleges Jobs & Internships Fair, Thursday, Feb. 25. The sponsors of this program limit attendees to Winona undergraduate and bachelor’s completion participants in their sophomore through senior years.
The first page of this document offers a “calendar at a glance,” and the subsequent pages have descriptions and details. All events require registration, so please follow the links provided.
Smoothie bowl teaching kitchen, and make your own
Check out the “teaching kitchen” video for citrus berry smoothie bowls from Sarah Nicklay, registered dietitian nutritionist with Chartwells. The video can also be found on the Chartwells Facebook and Instagram.
Kits are available for purchase in the Market for $3.99, so students can make their own!
MCA presents Vintage Valentines, free virtual class
WINONA, Minn. — Community members ages 6 and up are invited to join a free, virtual Valentine’s Day card making class presented by Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), with support from the Winona Fine Arts Commission and in partnership with the Winona County History Center. The live class, Vintage Valentines, will be delivered via Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 3 p.m.
This class will offer card making tips and tricks to help participants create unique valentines for someone special. Free craft kits will be available for the first 200 people to pick up at the Winona County Historical Center Thursday, Feb. 4, through Saturday, Feb. 13, while supplies last. Visit winonahistory.org for hours.
Participants can also use their own supplies instead; suggested items include colored paper, a pen, and any Valentine’s Day themed craft items.
To receive a link to the Zoom class, register at bit.ly/2MvqUBW.
The Vintage Valentines Project is part of the Winona County Historical Society’s Love of Local History Week. Visit winonahistory.org to learn more about how you can experience Winona’s rich history online and in person through a Historical Hearts Hunt, Artifact Bingo, virtual tours, and more Feb. 7-13 at no cost.
About MCA
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, is a nonprofit community arts school offering programming in dance, music, visual art, and theatre. Classes, lessons, workshops, and camps are offered for students of all ages from birth through older adults at the Valéncia Arts Center. For more information about MCA or Galleria Valéncia, visit mca.smumn.edu, email mca@smumn.edu, or call 507-453-5500.
Catch the men’s hockey game this Saturday
As announced earlier, spectators are not allowed at MIAC contests during the winter season to prioritize focus on student-athlete and staff safety. But you can still catch all basketball and hockey games via our live video stream, including the first men’s hockey game this Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. Tune in!
Stay busy this first week with SAC!
Welcome back! The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is so excited to have everyone back on campus. As we all do our part in soft quarantining, please stay connected with the following this week:
Virtual Escape Rooms
Friday, Jan. 29, via Zoom, 8 p.m.
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and having fun with friends? Virtual escape rooms are just the thing for you! Join by yourself or in groups of up to eight people.
Interested in joining SAC? Email studentactivities@smumn.edu.
For more upcoming events, visit SAC’s website.
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