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R.I.S.E. UpdatesCOVID-19 testing information for employees
The university is not currently providing COVID-19 testing for faculty and staff. Employees can access the following free COVID-19 testing in the State of Minnesota: Minnesota Community Testing Sites Hy-Vee testing at Hy-Vee Pharmacies (testing locations are...
He applies what he learned in his courses every day
https://youtu.be/8wXze7SqdF4 If Michael Atkinson M’20 could go back in time and give himself some advice — prior to earning his M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services — he’d tell himself to enroll at Saint Mary’s University sooner. Atkinson graduated in...
Update from the provost regarding credit changes
Based on recommendations from the Educational Standards Committee at the College and the Academic Policy Committee at the SGPP, and in consultation with the deans and academic administrative teams, I am pleased to announce that the total number of required credits to...
Clarification on Online Instructor Certification schedule and stipends
This article will be edited as updates or changes occur. Last edit 3:45 p.m. Feb. 9. On Advance Day 2021, Provost Brian Schmisek announced that Saint Mary’s University will be investing in its faculty by providing a $1,000 stipend to all instructors who complete...
An announcement about tuition increase
Faculty and staff, We wanted to share the following communication about tuition, which is being shared with students in Thursday's newsletter. Students, We wanted to give you as much advance notice as possible regarding tuition costs for the 2021-22 academic year. In...
Get to know our faculty: Harry Hurley
When you find a faculty member who is passionate about students and dedicated to the success of the program, you should know you are exceptionally lucky. This is the case with Harry Hurley, a professor in our bachelor’s completion B.S. in Information Technology...
COVIDaware MN app notifications and guest policy
Thank you to all the community members who have downloaded and used the COVIDaware MN app. As a reminder, students should keep their phones with them whenever possible.
Workshop: High impact résumés
Learn how to market yourself and your skills by developing a great branding statement and a résumé you can love.
In the news
Our recent $5 million estate gift — the largest estate gift in our history — was covered by media throughout the region, including: The Star Tribune WKBT TV WIZM radio The Rochester Post Bulletin The Winona Daily News The La Crosse Tribune The Caledonia Argus The...
Become a peer minister for Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is now accepting peer ministry applications for the 2021-22 school year. Apply today
Calendar of Events
Assumption of Risk
The university hereby advises student and student acknowledges that by [participating in Activity] during the pandemic, the student may likely be exposed to COVID-19 or other risks that may result in illness, personal injury, or death, and the student understands and chooses to voluntarily [participate in Activity] and accept all risk to health that may result therefrom. Student understands and accepts that University cannot control these risks and may not be able to provide the necessary medical care that the student’s situation may require. Student understands that University is not responsible for any medical or other expenses associated with any property damage or personal injury student may sustain and that University does not maintain any insurance policy pertaining to any potential illness student may develop or other damage student may sustain. As such, student is aware that student should review personal insurance coverage. Student Voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risks of loss, property of damage or personal injury, including death that may be sustained by student as a result of [participating in activity].

