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R.I.S.E. UpdatesFOCUS missionaries on campus
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has partnered with the Fellowship of Catholic Universities (FOCUS) for the 2020-21 academic year.
Recent publication from Dr. Michael Hahn
Michael Hahn, Ph.D., assistant professor and program director in the School of Education, recently published a chapter titled, "From the Sphere to the Polyhedron: Shaping Communion in a Synodal Church" in “All the Ends of the Earth” Challenge and Celebration of Global...

Saint Mary’s University music groups keep music flowing through pandemic
The Saint Mary’s University Concert Band has found creative ways to hit the high notes, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCA offers DIY postcard course for older adults
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer its second of five Creative Aging art workshops, designed for adults ages 55 and older, Thursday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 29. In this self-paced class, Playful Postcards: Artist Study,...
Important updates on COVID-19
Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs, shares important information about quarantine protocols and procedures, contact tracing, using the fire pits in the bluffs, immunity from COVID-19, and more.
COVID-19 tracking dashboard transmission level
Saint Mary’s University will keep the transmission level on our COVID-19 dashboard to green or low for the time being. Despite the rising numbers of positive cases in Winona County, the situation at Saint Mary’s continues to be manageable; our quarantine capacity remains strong; and contact tracing is working.
Practice guidelines for student-athletes
Despite the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s recent announcements postponing competition until at least January 2021, Saint Mary’s student-athletes are allowed to practice during the fall and must adhere to strict Minnesota Department of Health, NCAA, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Message from the Student Senate president
Kendall Archer, Student Senate president, shares news about launching an “I Pledge” social media campaign within the next week and invites all students to participate.
Answers to your questions
Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about local travel, quarantine guidelines, food service, and more.
Upcoming Campus Ministry events
Check out the list of upcoming events offered by Campus Ministry.
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].