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Baseball team takes time for retreat
Dating back to the early ’90s, coaches and student athletes have participated in retreats, and some teams do so on an annual basis. Nick Winecke, Saint Mary’s baseball coach and associate athletic director, recalls his time as a student-athlete and the importance of setting time aside to contemplate and reflect on his spiritual life. He therefore makes it a priority each year for his team and fellow coaches to make the retreat part of the baseball program.
Winecke interviewed on Cardinals’ Nest
Nick Winecke, Saint Mary's baseball coach and associate athletic director, was recently featured in an episode of Cardinals’ Nest, a TV program that airs on Winona cable access HBC TV-25. Cardinals’ Nest is co-hosted by Donny Nadeau, sports information director, and...
2017-18 Fact Book now available online
The Office of Institutional Research is pleased to announce that the 2017-18 Fact Book is now available. The Fact Book provides a wealth of historical and current university data.
Retired Saint Mary’s professor stays active
Dr. Richard Kowles, after 40 years at Saint Mary’s University, retired from teaching in the Saint Mary’s Biology Department in 2008 and from additional part-time teaching in 2012. Since then, he has given numerous presentations on genetic subjects to various organizations in Winona and Rochester, all of which have received publicity in both cities.

Student-led campaign promotes community through handwritten letters
A student group will run a month-long letter writing campaign to promote positive vibes on campus. Now in its second year, Spread the Love was created with the idea of building community and expressing gratitude and appreciation for others on campus.
Communication professor to read poetry collection at two upcoming events
Dr. Steven Schild of the Saint Mary’s Communication Department will read from his new poetry collection at two upcoming events. The collection, titled These Humans, has been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. All are invited to attend.

Saint Mary’s Theatre and Dance Department to present ‘The Lady from the Sea’ Feb. 13-17
The Saint Mary’s University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Lady from the Sea” by Henrik Ibsen Feb. 13-17.
Saint Mary’s in the news
Pilgrims receive the love of God in the 'Garden of Forgiveness' [Catholic Standard] — article featuring Saint Mary's student Brianna Jacobson and staff member Kirsten Rotz on one of the experiences they had at World Youth Day in Panama
Saint Mary’s University to remain closed until noon Thursday, Jan. 31, at all locations
Because the dangerously cold weather has not subsided, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will remain closed until noon Thursday, Jan. 31. This applies to the Winona Campus, Minneapolis Campus, Rochester Center (Cascade Meadow), Apple Valley Center, and all offsite...
Saint Mary’s to host open house for adults interested in returning to school
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host an open house information session for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The event, which is free and open to the public, is...