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Intergenerational art on display at Valéncia Arts Center

WINONA, Minn. — The completed projects resulting from a multi-generational collage workshop collaboration between the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and the Winona Friendship Center will be on display throughout August at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W....

Collaborating on lifesaving research

Saint Mary’s rising senior Kynzie Smedsrud is collaborating on potential lifesaving research — research that could one day help women fighting breast cancer. Her summer internship at Gundersen Medical Foundation’s Kabara Cancer Research Institute is giving her a hands-on experience that is far exceeding her expectations.

Saint Mary’s hosts summer programs

Photo caption: More than 130 students from Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep visited campus earlier this month for team building and orientation sessions. The Winona Campus buzzes with activity during the summer months as Saint Mary’s hosts a variety of programs for...

Students take their education to the extreme [video]

Thousands gathered to watch the adrenaline-fueled action of X Games Minneapolis 2018. Nine Saint Mary’s University students were also in on the action‚ working on site and gaining knowledge in fan experience, business operations, sports marketing, and more.

Free Family Concert Series begins Aug. 2

WINONA, Minn. — Enjoy a free family-friendly concert featuring the H30 Jazz Trio from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, outside Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse, 50 East 3rd St. This is the first in a series of three free concerts sponsored jointly by the Third Space–Main...

Saint Mary’s University to host Special Education College and Job Fair

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host the “New Year, New U!” College and Job Fair Wednesday, Aug. 1, for those seeking a special education teaching career and/or licensure opportunities. The event, which is free, will be held at Saint...

Ed.D. in Leadership students build community during residency

Lasallian education strives to make quality education accessible and reach students where they are. At Saint Mary’s, that’s lived out through flexible programs such as the Doctor of Education in Leadership. Offered through the Graduate School of Education, the...

Saint Mary’s delegates take part in Midwest Mission Congress

Perpetuating the Lasallian Catholic heritage and identity, three Saint Mary’s delegates attended the 2018 Midwest District Mission Congress at Lewis University July 18-20. Ann Merchlewitz, executive vice president and general counsel; Benjamin Murray, vice president...

Faculty research shared at international teaching symposium

Dr. Rebecca Hopkins, dean of Education, Dr. Jack McClure, program director of Ed.D. in Leadership, and Dr. Shannon Tanghe, program director of M.A. in ESL, traveled to Bogota, Colombia, last month to participate in the International Symposium on Teaching Experiences...

Students build the Lasallian network worldwide

Saint Mary’s University students Fabian Alvarez ’19 and Emma Mockler ’20 are currently attending a two-week student conference in Rio de Janeiro in collaboration with students from other Lasallian colleges and universities worldwide. Focusing on leadership and global...