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MCA and WINONArts to offer tap dance at Levee Park
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is partnering with WINONArts to offer tap dance classes at Levee Park, located in downtown Winona at 58 Center St., on Tuesdays between Sept. 1 and Oct. 13. Classes are open to anyone ages 6 and older,...
MCA receives “For The Love Of Dance Challenge” funds
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) has been selected to receive a $1,500 gift from the “For The Love Of Dance Challenge,” a charity event created by Apolla Performance Wear, LLC and Dance Arts Center, to help offset the impact of COVID-19 on...

Saint Mary’s invests in purification systems for large spaces and residence hall rooms
Saint Mary’s has installed groundbreaking purification systems on its Winona and Twin Cities campuses. These systems, which were being discussed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Saint Mary’s commitment to healthy living and wellness for students, will significantly contribute to the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors by purifying the air and surfaces of harmful materials, including viruses.

MCA offers virtual TAP CAMP with optional outdoor gathering
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is offering TAP CAMP Monday through Thursday, Aug. 10-13, with an optional in-person gathering on Friday, Aug. 14. Each day campers will receive a pre-recorded tap lesson, including a warm-up, technique lesson,...

MCA presents oil pastels class with Winona Friendship Center
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is partnering with the Winona Friendship Center to offer a virtual oil pastels class for adults ages 55 and older Thursdays, Aug. 6-27, from 1 to 2 p.m. Each participant will get a package of supplies for the...

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota responds to MIAC decision on fall athletics
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Council announced its decision today, Tuesday, July 28, to postpone most fall intercollegiate competition. According to the MIAC, “The conference is working to develop spring schedules for those sports, which have...
Saint Mary’s reopens walking trails, disc golf course to public
Access to campus buildings and facilities remains closed WINONA, Minn. — As part of its fall opening plan, and in keeping with local and state COVID-19 safety guidelines, Saint Mary’s University is reopening its walking trails and The Woods Disc Golf Course to the...

Adult learners to graduate virtually July 17
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A total of 609 adult learners will graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and its Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. during a virtual ceremony. The ceremony can be viewed at...

Gallup poll finds NCAA student-athletes more engaged, likely to thrive post-college
WINONA, Minn. — According to a 2020 study, Gallup found that NCAA student-athletes engaged in important undergraduate experiences at higher rates than their non-athlete peers and are more likely to be thriving in many post-college domains. Which comes as no surprise...
MCA to offer unity-building initiative using rock art
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites community members to join in a unique community-building initiative. Each week, MCA will share information about an important artist of color or of an indigenous background and their approach to art....