Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Transfers on the rise - Inside Higher Ed High donation levels are a vote of confidence in...
University to honor four during Founders’ Day celebration
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 19, on the Winona Campus. Robin Wisniewski, Psy.D., program director...
Introducing Fernando Bucaro, Saint Mary’s chief financial officer
The Saint Mary’s community is pleased to welcome Fernando Bucaro as the new chief financial officer. Bucaro has been serving in the role since Feb. 19. Below is a Q&A meant to introduce Bucaro to the Saint Mary’s community: Q: What was your professional history...
Saint Mary’s University holds annual Spring Concert March 17
The Saint Mary’s University Concert Band, Concert Choir, and IHM Schola will present this year’s Spring Concert, titled “This is the Day,” on Sunday, March 17, at 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1155 W. Wabasha Street, Winona. Directed by Nathan...
Reindorf advocates for racial equality and inclusion
When faced with adversity, Roberta Reindorf B’14, M’23 finds strength in the quotes she hangs on her office walls — quotes from African American role models like Michelle Obama, who once said, “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might...
Juggling multiple balls
Soccer coach McGill finds work, home-life balance Sheila (Hannon) McGill B’97 has coached women’s soccer for the University of St. Thomas for 17 years. She’s also the mom of five. The fact that she’s been able to do both roles, simultaneously and successfully, is a...
Gauderman discusses rural healthcare on Saint Mary’s Currents
The recent closure of the labor and delivery unit at Fosston Hospital in northern Minnesota has raised numerous concerns about the healthcare crisis across rural Minnesota and the U.S. With reports that more than half of the hospitals in the nation are no longer...
Changing the future of education
Downwind advocates for marginalized students Chrissy (Koch) Downwind M’17 admits she doesn’t sugarcoat. “When I introduce myself, I usually include the fact that I don’t have a filter,” she says with a laugh. So when Downwind is asked how women go about breaking glass...
Updates to Career Services website
Nearly six years ago, a microsite was built for the university’s Career Services department. Prior to that, the department had a page housed under the school’s main website to showcase its services to students. To show the breadth and depth of what Career Services had...
Saint Mary’s community invited to virtual lecture from Dr. Robert Enright
The Saint Mary’s community is invited to take part in a virtual lecture from Dr. Robert Enright titled “Forgiveness as a Virtue: Friend or Foe of Justice” from 12:15 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 14. Enright is the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute and...
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