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R.I.S.E. UpdatesSaint Mary’s announces plans for fall 2020
As you may have read in a letter yesterday from Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life, Saint Mary’s is excited to welcome you back to the Winona Campus for in-person instruction and on-campus experiences as scheduled in August 2020. This return will be accompanied by accommodations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of our Saint Mary’s community.
Responding to racism: A Lasallian dialogue
On Thursday, June 25, the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities (LACU), in collaboration with the Office for Lasallian Education at Christian Brothers Conference, District of Eastern North America, Midwest District, and District of San Francisco New Orleans, will host Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue.
SGPP virtual commencement to take place July 17
Saint Mary’s University is proud to honor this spring’s 609 graduates from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs with a virtual commencement ceremony Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m.
University receives substantial gift to further philanthropy efforts
The university is pleased to announce it has received an initial gift of $600,000 from the Anglican Parish of St. Paul to support new initiatives and additional staffing in our Advancement Office. They have also pledged additional funds in the coming years.
Updates to Winona Campus front entrance
The signs at the front entrance of the Winona Campus are being removed in preparation for construction of a more extensive remodel and upgrade to the campus entrance thanks to private philanthropy from an anonymous donor.
GeoSpatial Services continues work during pandemic, employs students and staff
Since faculty and staff started working remotely and students began distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GeoSpatial Services (GSS) program has remained strong and continued work on federal projects. This was partly possible due to the students and staff who have been employed to work in GSS operations during this time.
Kudos to winter/spring Cardinal athletes
Despite a challenging spring, Cardinal student-athletes have not only persevered, they have excelled. For starters, all of our athletic programs achieved a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA this past semester.
Twin Cities community outreach opportunities following recent events
Saint Mary’s has received a number of requests from students, faculty, staff, and their families inquiring about how they can assist the many and diverse communities surrounding the Twin Cities Campus in the aftermath of the recent violence and destruction.
Saint Mary’s in the news
Father James P. Burns co-authored an opinion piece about creating inclusive and equitable communities that was featured in the Winona Post. Saint Mary’s alumnus Ashley Russell ’03 is quoted in the New York Times because of his work as an instructor with Year Up, a nonprofit job-training and life-changing program in cities across the country.
MCA offers online summer camps and more
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is continuing to offer online programming through at least July 31. Camps and classes for children ages 2 and older through adults are available and designed to inspire creativity and provide opportunities for community members to connect.
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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].
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