No Cardinal Update until Dec. 1
As a reminder, because of the Thanksgiving break, there will be no Cardinal Update Newsletter until Tuesday, Dec. 1. We wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests available to Minnesota residents
The Minnesota Department of Health, the County of Winona, and the City of Winona have announced that COVID-19 tests are now available to all Minnesota residents, with or without symptoms, at no cost by ordering a test online. You can also scan the QR code in the attached flyer and receive more information online.
Saint Mary’s site subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education
Saint Mary’s University now has a digital site license subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Elevator pitch winners announced
This year’s Winona Campus Elevator Pitch competition, hosted by the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, attracted 12 teams, pitching products and services that ranged from eco-friendly programs to patient-centered products.
Reminder: 2021 Benefits Open Enrollment is Nov. 9-24
Because of ongoing COVID restrictions on large gatherings, our annual live benefit open enrollment meetings on the Twin Cities and Winona campuses will be replaced this year with a recorded PowerPoint presentation you can watch at your convenience.
Character and Virtue website launches
A new microsite for Character and Virtue Education at Saint Mary’s has just launched as part of the larger university website.

Bachelor’s completion student jump starts career while finishing degree
Quentin Hietpas ’21 currently works as an accountant and IT manager for Enova Illumination while he finishes his B.S. in Accounting online.
Cardinal Update Live scheduled for Nov. 19
In an effort to provide additional opportunity to share important Saint Mary's updates, additional meetings for all faculty and staff on our three campuses are invited to the newly named "Cardinal Update Live" meetings with the first one scheduled for Thursday, Nov....
Give to the Max is Nov. 19
Saint Mary's University will once again be participating in Give to the Max Day, held this year on Thursday, Nov. 19. This 24-hour giving challenge is coordinated by a non-profit called GiveMN, which focuses on connecting Minnesota-based nonprofits and schools with...

Looking for orientation leader recommendations
The New Student Orientation and Registration staff on the Winona Campus is on the look out for orientation leaders for the 2021 season. If you know of any students who are exceptional leaders and great representatives of your department, please pass their name along...