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R.I.S.E. UpdatesLooking ahead at the ‘Campus Notes’ schedule
The last two "Campus Notes" issues of the academic year will be Fridays, April 27 and May 4. The submission deadline for each issue is the Wednesday prior. Send submissions to Carissa Hahn at chahn@smumn.edu.

Help us tell the Saint Mary’s story
As part of our visibility and recruiting efforts, the Marketing and Communication Office is constantly striving to tell the Saint Mary’s story. Check out a recent article about Mike Komp M’13, M’14 (above). We depend on our faculty and staff to help us identify our...

Combining business, data intelligence, and spatial technologies to do meaningful work
According to Mike Komp M’13, M’14 few people have ever heard of Armstrong Creek, Wis., pop. 409. Despite its lack of notoriety, growing up in that rural northern Wisconsin town instilled in Komp a love of land and a respect for agriculture. This passion drove Komp to...
New cybersecurity degree advances online learning and growth
As a direct response to Priority 1 – Advance online learning and growth, Saint Mary’s University is launching a new online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program to start in August 2018. The program is designed to produce well-rounded cybersecurity professionals...
Weekend retreat focuses on servant leadership
Advancing the strategic themes of leadership development and Lasallian mission integration through co-curricular learning, 50 students participated in a retreat this past weekend on the Winona Campus. The retreat focused on learning and reflecting on the foundation...
Weather Related Announcements
The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announce that the Twin Cities, Apple Valley, Oakdale, and Cascade Meadow/Rochester campuses are all closed Saturday, April 14, 2018, due to anticipated bad weather. All classes...

Saint Mary’s Celebration of Scholarship includes 157 student presentations
The Saint Mary’s University Celebration of Scholarship — the sixth annual celebration highlighting the accomplishments of undergraduate students across all academic disciplines — will be held Friday, April 27. More than 157 presentations by more than 150 students are planned.

Gaslight shows happening this weekend
The annual Gaslight variety show is happening this weekend in the Toner Student Center Cafeteria. The 2018 show is presented by the Saint Mary’s University senior class. Showtimes are: Friday, April 13, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at 7 and 10 p.m. Tickets cost $6 if...
Dorothy Day’s granddaughter Kate Hennessy visits Saint Mary’s April 16
Kate Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, will visit the Saint Mary’s University campus on Monday, April 16 for a presentation and book signing. Her book, titled “Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty,” is about the life of her grandmother, a prominent writer, social activist, advocate for the poor, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement.
Student Life Awards to be presented April 17
The 11th annual Student Life Awards will be presented on Tuesday, April 17, in the Science and Learning Center, Room 200, at 7 p.m. Celebrate with us as we recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and service through co-curricular activities at...
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