Silence in the center
As DBA faculty and Writing Center director, I spend much of my time talking about — and writing about — writing. This summer, as I prepare to train a new cohort of peer tutors on the Winona Campus, I have been reflecting on the intersections between tutoring pedagogy...
Meet Silence
He awakes at 4 a.m. to walk, read, think, and plan his day. He drinks hot tea and cherishes cats. He gardens. He loves art, art museums, yoga, hiking, and labyrinths. Spending time with him calms your thoughts and resolves confusion. Some people find his stillness...
Listening to silence
My first memories related to the use of silence and it being golden came from my parents. One day, I was arguing loudly with some of my siblings. I can’t remember what we were arguing about, but we eventually drew our mother in. I remember my mother saying, “In this...
Seeking silence
Working in higher education and being a current student, silence is a virtue I strive for but continually fail to achieve. When I entered my program, I was inspired by stories of Saint Mary's students who immersed themselves in the learning experience to find academic...
Students honored for academic achievements
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is recognizing outstanding undergraduate students by awarding several academic honors. These awards, representing a variety of academic disciplines, are given out to deserving students each spring. Congratulations to the...
Annual Psy.D. Dissertation Colloquium to happen virtually July 30
Please join us at our annual Psy.D. Dissertation Colloquium where eligible Saint Mary’s Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Counseling Psychology program students will present their clinical dissertations. The event will be hosted on Friday, July 30, via Zoom from 8:45 a.m....
Mental health resources available
2020-21 has been a challenging year in many ways. The following resources may be helpful in connecting you with mental health services in the Minneapolis area. City of Minneapolis mental health resources Minnesota Department of Human Services (resources related to the...
Reminder: Blackboard is ending and we’re moving to Canvas
By LMS Taskforce As of June 1, Blackboard is no longer being used and Saint Mary's has officially transferred to the use of Canvas. There are a variety of support systems available to guide you through this change. As a reminder, please funnel all questions, concerns,...

Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination
If you are a Winona Campus undergraduate student who has been vaccinated, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota strongly encourages you to submit proof of vaccination using your confidential student health portal. This allows the Jay Johnson Wellness Center to:...

A new approach to nursing
Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, DNP