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Today, we spotlight graduating senior Kendall Arch

Today, we spotlight graduating senior Kendall Archer who chose Saint Mary's University over 16 other schools to which she applied. "Saint Mary’s was an incredible fit and worked perfectly with my academic and intellectual interests," she said. This fall, she’s heading to George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., with a full tuition scholarship. Congratulations, Kendall! We know you'll continue to do great things. #smumn

Learn more about Kendall's story: bit.ly/3eWwNCC

On this Throwback Thursday, let's go back in time

On this Throwback Thursday, let's go back in time to commencement 1958. We're looking forward to welcoming our class of 2021 into our proud network of 52,000 alumni!

Just two more days of finals! On Saturday, May 8,

Just two more days of finals! On Saturday, May 8, Saint Mary's will host three small undergraduate commencement ceremonies at its Winona Campus — at 10 a.m. for Arts and Humanities; at 1 p.m. for Business and Technology and Education; and at 4 p.m. for Sciences and Health Professions. In following COVID-19 safety guidelines, the public will be unable to attend, but the events will be livestreamed so anyone can join us in celebrating our 2021 graduates: http://www.team1sports.com/hbctv25/ . This link will also be available beyond the ceremonies. #Almost there #somuchprideforourCardinals

Sophomore biology major Brandon Merfeld has been w

Sophomore biology major Brandon Merfeld has been working with Mayo Clinic Health System on a project studying daily physical activity and sleep based on firefighters’ shift-schedules.

"Brandon is already miles ahead of his peers by being exposed to this now and it will certainly help him with his future plans of medical school,” said Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., the director of Sports Medicine Research for Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. “It’s pretty rare to see students get involved with research until their senior year of college or even at the grad level. Getting this experience says a lot about the type of student Brandon is, and he’s still hungry for more ways to get involved.”

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On this Throwback Thursday, we showcase these stud

On this Throwback Thursday, we showcase these students/now alumni ... who also knew how to have some good clean fun.

Last night's Plazapalooza was a great way to take

Last night's Plazapalooza was a great way to take a break from papers, presentations, and finals prep with some inflatables, corn dogs, laser tag, games, prizes, live music and more! Just one more week, everybody; good luck!!

Sarah Fowler, a senior majoring in secondary socia

Sarah Fowler, a senior majoring in secondary social studies education at Saint Mary's, currently serves as our Student Activities Committee president. Her SAINT MARY’S MOMENTS: being a part of SAC and being able to student teach IN PERSON this semester!

One of the reasons Shane Sheets sought Saint Mary’s University’s accelerated MBA program is because his personal and professional life can also be described as accelerated.

Sheets serves as the director of the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey, Minn., which conducts death investigations in 29 counties in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Sheets says he is utilizing critical skills he learned in MBA coursework to improve office operations. He also credits Saint Mary’s for helping him gain a competitive edge with advanced business knowledge at a time when the workforce is extremely competitive. Read more: http://ow.ly/g3u550EAbjm

Cardinal athletics has a long and proud tradition

Cardinal athletics has a long and proud tradition at Saint Mary's University, dating back to 1913. Our student-athletes stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. Watch this amazing video depicting our history of athletic excellence: http://ow.ly/4S6150EzXEJ

Saint Mary's University is incredibly excited to w

Saint Mary's University is incredibly excited to welcome home Coach John Tschida '90, beginning June 1. Hailed as the coach with the highest winning percentage of all NCAA Division III softball coaches, Tschida is returning to his alma mater — where he FIRST led his fastpitch team to a national championship in 2000.

Beginning June 1, Tschida will serve as head coach of the Saint Mary’s Cardinal fastpitch team, a position he held from 1995 to 2000. Tschida is currently coaching at the University of St. Thomas, where his winning tradition has continued with seven more national fastpitch championship appearances and two other national titles (in 2004 and 2005). Join us in welcoming him back and read more: https://newsroom.smumn.edu/2021/04/26/tschida-returning-to-saint-marys-where-the-tradition-of-winning-began/

The Saint Mary's Business and Communication Depart

The Saint Mary's Business and Communication Department honored its outstanding grads at a virtual event April 21. Congratulations to these seniors on all of their accomplishments. We know you'll do great things!

This year's ceremony is particularly moving! Don't

This year's ceremony is particularly moving! Don't forget to tune into our virtual Sports Hall of Fame ceremony 7 p.m. tonight at https://connect.smumn.edu/events/alumni/hall-of-fame-2021-. If you can't join us at this time, the video will remain viewable throughout the week. Congratulations once again to our five inductees! Andrew Brueggen '11, Jackie Huegel '03, Barb (Bock) Loahr ’87, Doug Loahr ’87, and Donny Nadeau '85.

Our 2021 Outstanding Senior recipients are Kendall

Our 2021 Outstanding Senior recipients are Kendall Archer and Kristopher Shepard!

Typically presented at the university’s Founders’ Day, the two were recognized during a private luncheon for all 10 finalists on April 22. Outstanding Seniors have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community, as well as genuine concern for the needs of others.

Congratulations to Kendall and Kristopher and to all our deserving nominees!

Dear Saint Mary's Community, We at Saint Mary’s

Dear Saint Mary's Community,

We at Saint Mary’s University, like the rest of the nation and the world, are emotionally reacting to Derek Chauvin being found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. As a Lasallian Catholic University, we are called to advocate for justice, particularly for those historically marginalized and silenced, including Black citizens.

The university encourages the entire community to peacefully reflect on this verdict in memory of George Floyd, which is consistent with the wishes of his family. Winona Campus students are reminded that the Jay Johnson Wellness Center is available for support. As emotions run high, we ask all of you to be especially kind to one another; this is a difficult time for everyone. Saint Mary’s supports each other and all who have been treated unjustly.

I invite your prayers for our community, our state, and the entire nation. We know that conversations and actions must continue to address racial injustice on a university, state, and national level.

In peace,

President

Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D.

Saint Mary's community - Come hear live music on t

Saint Mary's community - Come hear live music on the plaza May 1 and 2! The Concert Band will provide lunchtime music starting at noon on Saturday, May 1. Grab your food to go and enjoy a picnic lunch with music provided by 44 players! In case of rain, the band will play in the gymnasium.

The Jazz groups will play the next day, Sunday, May 2, starting at 3 p.m. in the plaza and April 25 in Page Theatre.

The natural environment of Saint Mary's Winona Cam

The natural environment of Saint Mary's Winona Campus has been Klaüs Friedli's classroom.

“We have a trout stream that runs through campus and goat prairies right behind our campus," the environmental biology major said. "Saint Mary’s has the perfect blend — valuable learning resources all around the campus and professors who take advantage of what those environments provide. That’s what made me fall in love with the area and the university.”

This summer Friedli will put his experiences to use in his new position with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Montana.

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#environmentalbiology

On this Throwback Thursday: Saint Mary's band in t

On this Throwback Thursday: Saint Mary's band in the 1920s looks much different than our Concert Band of today but happy to say we've been sharing a love of music throughout our history.

Father Burns' response is also viewable at http://

Father Burns' response is also viewable at http://ow.ly/SPNT50EoCA5

Saint Mary’s University is proud to announce the

Saint Mary’s University is proud to announce the 2021 finalists for the Outstanding Senior Awards on its Winona Campus. For the past 53 years, Saint Mary’s has honored two seniors from the College, one man and one woman, who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community, as well as genuine concern for the needs of others.

The Outstanding Senior Awards will be presented during a private luncheon on April 22.

Join us in congratulating this year’s finalists.

FEMALES

Kendall Archer, daughter of James and Tana Archer of Draper, Utah, is a double major in philosophy and literature with a writing emphasis.

Clare Bath, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Bath, of Fargo, N.D., is pursuing a double major in political science and history.

Hallie Schmeling, daughter of Shane and Stephanie Schmeling of Onalaska, Wis., is an elementary education major with a math endorsement.

Justine Schultz, daughter of David and Kirstin Schultz of Winona, Minn., is a psychology major.

Delaney Wolf, daughter of Terry and Linda Wolf of Bismarck, N.D., is a biochemistry and Spanish double major.

MALES

David French, son of Robert and Amy French of Winona, Minn., is a business management and history double major.

Jacob Hagstrom, son of Chris and Susan Hagstrom of Longview, Texas, is a business management major.

Jordan Malikowski, son of Wayne and Cheryl Malikowski of Royalton, Minn., is an accounting and finance double major.

Elliott Rysavy, son of Al and Peggy Rysavy of Owatonna, Minn., is a double major in literature with a writing emphasis and Spanish.

Kristopher Shepard, son of Scott and Michele Shepard of Crystal Lake, Ill., is a literature with a writing emphasis major.

Congratulations to senior Cardinal hockey player D

Congratulations to senior Cardinal hockey player Delaney Wolf who was named the 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award winner! This award is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism.

“I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity by my coaching staff and could not have been so involved in the community without the encouragement of my teammates, friends, and professors,” said Wolf. “It’s an honor to be chosen, especially in light of the incredible accomplishments of the other candidates.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2QeC0Nf

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