Tutoring and peer learning assistance
Start your semester off on the right foot. After the first week of attending classes, you may discover you could use some additional assistance in some areas. Sign up for a tutor or peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com. Peer learning assistants can help you...
Welcome message from Elijah Williams, Student Senate president [video]
Senior Elijah Williams, 2021-22 Student Senate president, welcomes fellow Cardinals to campus. His message for new students: His message for returning students, faculty, and staff: To the Saint Mary’s community: Faculty, staff, and students, I welcome you back to...
Student handbook published
The 2021-22 student handbook is now published online. It includes COVID-19 addendums.
New libraries website launched
A new, shared website has been created to unify Winona and Twin Cities library services, which you can view at lib.smumn.edu. The new website launched Aug. 23 and features: 24/7 chat services SuperSearch, the libraries’ unified search tool Mobile-friendly design...
Get ready for intramurals
Welcome back, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Saint Mary's University. I’m excited to announce that intramurals will be played this year! First off, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jim Tschida, I'm the director of intramurals and assistant...
Don’t miss these fun welcome back SAC events
The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is eager to welcome all students back to campus this semester! Don't miss all the fun events during the first week. Tie Dye - FREE SAC T-shirt St. Ed's Field | Thursday, Sept. 2, at noon Welcome Back BINGO - Hundreds of dollars...
Stay safe over Labor Day weekend, refrain from travel
As we anticipate the start of our academic year in Winona, we do so with the health and safety of our community at the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last academic year, we wore our masks and smiled with our eyes, stayed socially distant when we needed a...
Longtime interest turns into internship for Saint Mary’s senior
A high school psychology class first sparked Kailee Johnson’s interest in working in mental and behavioral health. “I’ve always liked listening to people and helping them with whatever they may be going through,” Johnson said. “So that’s where I’ve always seen...
In the news
In an op-ed for the Winona Daily News, Brian Schmisek, Saint Mary’s provost and dean of faculties, spoke about what steps the university has taken to deliver education in new, innovative ways that meet the needs of students and employers.
Lutheran Social Service seeks donations for refugees
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, an organization in the Phillips West neighborhood where our Twin Cities Campus is located, is seeking donations to help refugees. In the spirit of community, please help if you are able. From Lutheran Social Service: Hello all,...

