During recent months, the university has implemented a number of changes or new practices to increase the safety of our environments for students, faculty, and staff across all campuses.

Living Liturgy 2020, a book co-authored by Brian Schmisek, Ph.D., provost and dean of faculties, was recognized by the Catholic Press Association Awards, winning third place in the category “Liturgy – soft cover.”

Suzanne Shatila, director of the Master of Social Work program, has been appointed a member of the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education.

Ann Schissel, Ph.D., joined Saint Mary’s University as an assistant professor in the Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology program on May 1.

The university is strongly encouraging all students to quarantine at home for 14 days prior to their return to campus in August. The university expects students from the states of Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas to quarantine at home for 14 days prior to their return to campus in August.

Our lens for preparing for your return continues to be in our Lasallian Catholic tradition, which is a compassionate and realistic approach that supports students staying socially connected and mentally healthy — not just free of coronavirus infection. Read on for important updates regarding fall return preparations.

Saint Mary’s has required masks or face coverings in common areas, classrooms, and in-person meetings since early July. As of July 25, per an executive order from Minnesota’s governor, all people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and businesses, unless alone.

After students return to campus, the university will strongly discourage any travel outside of Winona. Students must notify the university by completing the travel notification form 24 hours in advance of any personal travel outside of Winona County and overnight travel or travel to high-risk states, with the exception of travel within an hour of campus in the state of Minnesota (like Rochester, Red Wing, and Wabasha).