Thanks to the generosity of anonymous benefactors, Saint Mary’s continues to make changes to its Winona Campus entrance area. These gifts have allowed us to construct Brother William Hall, tear down Saint Edward’s Hall, and remove the hill in the plaza. This summer, the project has continued with the construction of new entrance signage, an enclosure wall around the trash receptacles at the Toner Student Center loading dock, and additional work in the plaza. The reception booth near the entrance will also be upgraded.

Christine Beech, D.M., executive director of the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and assistant professor of business, was recently featured in a report titled “Higher ed’s key role in rural innovation ecosystems” from the Center on Rural Innovation.

Mallory Knipe, DSW, associate professor in the Master of Social Work program, joined Saint Mary’s University on May 4.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is introducing an all new dining program on the Winona Campus, including new meal plan options.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Mary’s is delivering all summer 2020 coursework remotely. The pass/no credit option made available for the spring 2020 semester is being extended for the summer 2020 semester for all schools and all programs.

The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) recently published a piece by Michael Hahn, Ph.D., assistant professor and the Character and Virtue Education program director.

This spring, the Academic Continuity Planning Group initiated a survey of faculty and students seeking feedback on the remote teaching measures taken by the university to ensure the safety of the Saint Mary’s community during the spring COVID-19 response.

Metro Transit bus passes are available to purchase from Student Central for the summer semester.

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