Eden Wales Freedman, Ph.D., named vice provost for Faculties and Academic Affairs
Eden Wales Freedman, Ph.D., will be the next vice provost for Faculties and Academic Affairs, beginning Monday, July 13. Dr. Wales Freedman, a published scholar, comes to us from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she is a tenured associate professor and serves as director of Diversity Studies and chair of the Department of Communication, Literature, and the Arts.
Meet Dr. Fant, Master of Social Work assistant professor
Maima Fant, DSW, joined Saint Mary’s University as an assistant professor in the Master of Social Work program in February.
FGI Scholar spotlight: Recent graduate discovers love of language
The academic journey of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota student Carla Guillen ’20 has been full of letters and documents, especially since her sophomore year when she began translating items from English to Spanish. The letter that will always stand out to her the most, though, was the one announcing her acceptance into the First Generation Initiative (FGI).
Fall semester planning update
As the spring semester ends for our graduate and undergraduate students, we now look to fall 2020. To this end, the university is focusing its attention on preparing for the return of students in the fall.
Looking ahead
The next issue of CommUNITY will be sent on Thursday, May 28, because of the Memorial Day holiday. Starting in June, CommUNITY will be shared biweekly on Thursdays.
Spiritual offering
Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love.” — John 15:9 Visit Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry...
FGI Scholar spotlight: Junior turns Twin Cities tech internship into academic journey in Winona
Jimmy Cumbe-Paucar ’21 is a student of few words, but others in the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community will be glad to tell you about the positive impact he has made on both the Twin Cities and Winona Campuses.
MCA offers DIY postcard course for older adults
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is offering a unique home-based program for adults ages 55 and older. In this workshop, Art in a Box: Playful Postcards, participants will receive supplies to create their own postcards using guided lesson...
Saint Mary’s University presents two faculty/staff awards [video]
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University virtually presented awards to one faculty member and one staff member in honor of Founders’ Day.
Graduating seniors to be honored virtually May 22
WINONA, Minn. — On Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m., Saint Mary's will celebrate 198 graduating students during a virtual commencement ceremony. We invite faculty, staff, students, their families, friends, and supporters to take part in celebrating graduating seniors and all...

