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Vatterott applies classroom experience to real world work
Tom Vatterott’s passion for social justice is evident in everything he does. A case manager for Minnesota nonprofit Simpson Housing Services, Tom’s work focuses on supporting families experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness. His work is varied, ranging from...
Jessica Uhlig to depart as dean of academic support services; Scott Walker to serve in interim role at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Dear Faculty and Staff, With mixed emotion, we share Dr. Jessica Uhlig’s difficult decision to depart from Saint Mary’s and her role as dean of academic support services. Due to family commitments, she will leave the Saint Mary’s community effective March 13. We...
Saint Mary’s launches Virtual Career Center
Today, Career Services officially launched its new Virtual Career Center with the support of uConnect, a platform specifically designed for higher education institutions that comes with automated features and additional resources to support student’s career...
Saint Mary’s in the news
From a historic outdoor baseball game in February to faculty experts discussing artificial intelligence (AI), Saint Mary’s has been making headlines in the local press. WCCO highlights earliest home baseball game ever played The Twin Cities-based TV station WCCO...
Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Transfers on the rise - Inside Higher Ed High donation levels are a vote of confidence in...
University to honor four during Founders’ Day celebration
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 19, on the Winona Campus. Robin Wisniewski, Psy.D., program director...
Introducing Fernando Bucaro, Saint Mary’s chief financial officer
The Saint Mary’s community is pleased to welcome Fernando Bucaro as the new chief financial officer. Bucaro has been serving in the role since Feb. 19. Below is a Q&A meant to introduce Bucaro to the Saint Mary’s community: Q: What was your professional history...
Saint Mary’s University holds annual Spring Concert March 17
The Saint Mary’s University Concert Band, Concert Choir, and IHM Schola will present this year’s Spring Concert, titled “This is the Day,” on Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1155 W. Wabasha Street, Winona. Directed by Nathan...
Reindorf advocates for racial equality and inclusion
When faced with adversity, Roberta Reindorf B’14, M’23 finds strength in the quotes she hangs on her office walls — quotes from African American role models like Michelle Obama, who once said, “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might...
Juggling multiple balls
Soccer coach McGill finds work, home-life balance Sheila (Hannon) McGill B’97 has coached women’s soccer for the University of St. Thomas for 17 years. She’s also the mom of five. The fact that she’s been able to do both roles, simultaneously and successfully, is a...