Multicultural Week schedule announced

A variety of events are scheduled in recognition of Multicultural Week Feb. 9-13. For more information, check with Student Activities.

Monday, Feb. 9

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Peace and Justice Club and CRS Ambassadors Fair Trade Chocolate Sale, Toner Student Center

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — International Center presents: Around the World in 10 Tables, Saint Mary’s Hall

6 p.m. — Residence Life presents: Boxes and Walls, Saint Mary’s Hall

7:30 p.m. — Yoga with the Yoga Club!, R.A.C. Dance Studio

Tuesday, Feb. 10

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Peace and Justice Club and CRS Ambassadors Fair Trade Chocolate Sale, Toner Student Center

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Chartwells Presents Meatless Day in the Caf!

5 p.m. — Chartwells presents: Cooking 101 – Stir Fry! Toner Student Center kitchen

6 p.m. — Study Abroad Office presents: A Study Abroad Spotlight, Toner Student Center, Room 9

7 p.m. — Ballroom Dance Club presents: Salsa dance lessons, R.A.C. Dance Studio

Wednesday, Feb. 11

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Peace and Justice Club and CRS Ambassadors Fair Trade Chocolate Sale, Toner Student Center

3:30 p.m. — Solidarity Talks: Power in Diversity, Vlazny Lounge

9 p.m. — BSA and SAC present:  “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Salvi Lecture Hall

Thursday, Feb. 12

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Peace and Justice Club and CRS Ambassadors Fair Trade Chocolate Sale, Toner Student Center

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Chartwells presents Cuisine of India Day in the Caf, Toner Student Center Dining Room

5 p.m. — Office of Campus Ministry presents: Dine with the Divine: Under-Told Stories, Toner Student Center Lounge

Friday, Feb. 13

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Peace and Justice Club and CRS Ambassadors Fair Trade Chocolate Sale, Toner Student Center

8 to 11 a.m. — Fair Trade Friday with the Peace and Justice Club, Saint Mary’s Hall

3:30 p.m. — Solidarity Talks: Multicultural Week Debrief, Vlazny Lounge

Friday, Feb. 20

The International Center presents: “Lunar New Year Celebration,” time and location TBA

Students raise money, food for 10 Days of Giving

The Student Activities Committee collected $165 and 310 pounds of food for 10 Days of Giving on Dec. 2.

Bingo a big draw for students

More than 400 students attended Bingo Sunday evening in the dining room. The popular event is hosted by Student Activities.

Film festival planned in honor of Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, a film festival is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, in Salvi Lecture Hall.

The event is sponsored by the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute and the Student Activities Committee.

The schedule includes:
• 7:45 p.m. — “Phenomenal Voyage”
• 8:15 p.m. — “Top Secret Rosies: The Female
Computers of WWII,” Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” or “American Experience: Fly Girls”
• 9:15 p.m. — Discussion titled, “Aren’t Women Choosing Science Careers?”
The feature film will be “Contact” at 9 p.m.

Additionally, a Celebration of Women Reception will be held 4:45 p.m. March 25 in the Toner Student Center Lounge. The program for this annual event will be a panel presentation on Women in Science.

Also, a Miss Representation Symposium will be held 5 p.m. April 16.

Record numbers attend Open Mic Night and Build a Creature

In the tradition of Open Mic Night’s founding purpose (to provide alternative programming on the night before study day), something special happened when 200+ students came to perform their talents. Stand-up comedy, poetry, holiday duets, and musical interludes brought the campus to life as many students choose to remain on-campus and enjoy each others’ company. SAC also sponsored the “Build-a-Creature” program before the event. Students made their own stuffed animals to help as stress relievers during this busy finals season.

SAC hosts Black Friday BINGO

More than 335 students participated in the Student Activities Committee’s Black Friday BINGO on Dec. 1. For a holiday twist, all the prizes were wrapped, and students had to choose one and open it in front of everyone.  The top prize was a 32” TV. All of the prizes were purchased on Black Friday.

Students raise money, collect goods for food shelf

Volunteers with the Student Activities Committee went door to door to all the halls on campus and got donations for the 10 Days of Giving. They collected 268 pounds of food and $255.31 in cash and change to give to the Volunteer Services food shelf.

SMU hosts Sing It Loud, The Fast Track Sept. 25

On Saturday, Sept. 25, Saint Mary’s will host a concert featuring the bands Sing It Loud and The Fast Track.

The concert will be held in SMU’s gymnasium and doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The Fast Track will play at 8 p.m. with Sing It Loud taking the stage at 9 p.m. The concert is free to SMU students and $5 for all other admission. Tickets will be available at the door.

Sing it Loud is an American pop rock band from Minneapolis. Their new album, titled “Everything Collide,” contains 11 tracks and was released in May. The album reached #28 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

More information about the bands can be found online at www.myspace.com/thefasttrack and www.myspace.com/singitloud.

For more information, contact SMU’s assistant activities director Lance Thompson at Ext. 1686 or e-mail ljthom01@smumn.edu.

10th SMU benefit dance to help Griffin family

Saint Mary’s will present the 10th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 20.

The beneficiaries of this year’s formal dance — open to the public — are Bob and Crystal Griffin and their family of Fremont. Crystal works in the Maintenance Department at Saint Mary’s, and the couple co-owns the Lewiston bowling alley, L.A. Lanes. They have three sons, ranging from age 5 to college aged.

Bob underwent emergency surgery last May because of an infection in his back. Doctors removed two vertebrae and replaced them with titanium, leaving Bob with only a 1 or 2 percent chance of ever walking again. Determined, Bob is undergoing aggressive physical therapy in La Crosse, Wis. Money raised from the benefit dance and silent auction will help the family pay for medical bills and help the family make renovations to their home for handicap accessibility. The family also hopes to purchase a handicap accessible van.

The benefit dance has become an annual tradition since its start in 2001 by students in honor of Taylor Richmond, son of Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry and Student Activities staff member Nikki Richmond. Taylor has a genetic terminal illness called Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) and the proceeds from his benefit were used to fulfill Taylor’s dream of going to Disney World. Each year this event benefits someone in the SMU community in need.

The dance, featuring music by the Johnny Holm Band, will be held in the Toner Student Center dining room. Ticket prices are $15 per person or $25 per couple. To purchase tickets or receive more information, contact Jason Richter at Ext. 1648. Dance tickets will also be available at the door.

To make a donation, send checks — payable to the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance — to Richter at Box 45.

In combination with the dance, a silent auction will be held on campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, March 19. A variety of homemade goods, gift baskets and specialty items will be on display in the game room.

In addition to the dance and silent auction, the student committee is selling a special 10th annual Taylor Richmond benefit dance T-shirt for $10.

Iron Cardinal Fitness Competition April 17

The first ever Iron Cardinal Strongman/Strongwoman Fitness Competition will be held on Saturday, April 17.

The competition is open to all Saint Mary's students, faculty, and staff.

Possible events include: a log press, stone carry, golf cart pull, tire flip and sprint, sheaf toss and farmer's walk.

The participants will be split into male and female divisions. If the number of participants is great, then the competition will also be split into weight divisions.

To register, sign up in the Student Activities office. The cost is $10 and all participants will receive an Iron Cardinal T-shirt.

If you have any questions contact Jamie Herrick, Ext. 6968; Jason Flanders, Ext. 6692; or Jason Richter, Ext.1648.

Student Life Awards presented

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students Thursday, April 23, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to students that made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (Presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Peggy Walters, Student Development administrative assistant.

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Zhe Song

Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Scott Sorvaag, SMU Education Department, for his work with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Club.

Organization of the Year — Laura Holupchinski, Mary Gleich and Andrew Rath, on behalf of the Peace and Justice Club.

Intramural Most Valuable Player — Kevin Halpin

Volunteer of the Year Award — Derek Wherley

Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Brandon Wanless

Winona Community Service Award — Anjy Buck

Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Ryan Langr

Student Service Award — Gary Borash.

Student Activities Committee gathers 422 pounds of food

The Student Activities Committee participated in the 10 Days of Giving Program, which collects food for the Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf. On Monday Dec. 1, the Student Activities Committee did a door-to-door campaign in all of the residents halls. They collected 422 pounds of food and raised $91.24 for the food shelf.

Reel Big Fish to headline Oct. 9 concert at Saint Mary’s

Reel Big Fish, a horn-driven ska punk band from California, will headline a Thursday, Oct. 9, concert at Saint Mary’s.

Doors to the gym will open at 6 p.m.; an opening band (Danger is My Middle Name) will perform at 7 p.m., and Reel Big Fish will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Reel Big Fish is best known for the 1997 hit “Sell Out.” The band gained mainstream recognition during the 1990s. In 1998, the band appeared in the movie BASEketball, performing in the stands to pump up the crowd. Their performance at SMU connects their tours in Canada and Brazil.

Tickets are $15 for the general public. Saint Mary’s students will be admitted for free and have the option of purchasing a $10 additional ticket. SMU faculty and staff also pay $10. Tickets are available via the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.smumn.edu/concert. The event is hosted by SMU’s Student Activities Committee.

Reel Big Fish to headline Oct. 9 concert at Saint Mary’s

Reel Big Fish, a horn-driven ska punk band from California, will headline a Thursday, Oct. 9, concert at Saint Mary’s.

Doors to the gym will open at 6 p.m.; an opening band (Danger is My Middle Name) will perform at 7 p.m., and Reel Big Fish will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Reel Big Fish is best known for the 1997 hit “Sell Out.” The band gained mainstream recognition during the 1990s. In 1998, the band appeared in the movie BASEketball, performing in the stands to pump up the crowd. Their performance at SMU connects their tours in Canada and Brazil.

Tickets are $15 for the general public. Saint Mary’s students will be admitted for free and have the option of purchasing a $10 additional ticket. SMU faculty and staff also pay $10. Tickets are available via the SMU Box Office, Ext.1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.smumn.edu/concert. The event is hosted by SMU’s Student Activities Committee.

Reel Big Fish to headline Oct. 9 concert at Saint Mary’s

Reel Big Fish, a horn-driven ska punk band from California, will headline a Thursday, Oct. 9, concert at Saint Mary’s.

Doors to the gym will open at 6 p.m.; an opening band (yet to be named) will perform at 7:15 p.m., and Reel Big Fish will take the stage at 8:30 p.m.

Reel Big Fish is best known for the 1997 hit “Sell Out.” The band gained mainstream recognition during the 1990s. In 1998, the band appeared in the movie BASEketball, performing in the stands to pump up the crowd. Their performance at SMU connects their tours in Canada and Brazil.

Tickets are $15 for the general public. Saint Mary’s students will be admitted for free and have the option of purchasing a $10 additional ticket. SMU faculty and staff also pay $10. Tickets are available via the SMU Box Office, Ext.1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.smumn.edu/concert. The event is hosted by SMU’s Student Activities Committee.

Saint Mary’s seniors honored at Student Life ceremony

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding senior students (and some faculty and staff) Wednesday, April 9, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to seniors that made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Nikki Richmond, Campus Ministry/ Student Activities secretary
Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Gary Borash
Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Nancy Edstrom, Interdisciplinary Studies senior lecturer and advisor for BUDDIES.
Club and Organization of the Year — Abby Zimmer on behalf of Habitat for Humanity
Intramural Most Valuable Players — John Geske and Lee Coleman
Volunteer of the Year Award — Brittany Staver
Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Neil Leibundguth
Winona Community Service Award — Jessica Evers and Abby Zimmer
Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student(s) that dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Laura Holupchinski and Anthony Freeman
Student Service Award — Kasey Schultz

SMU Disc Golf Open scheduled for April 5

The first Saint Mary’s University Disc Golf Open tees off on Saturday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. on The Woods at Saint Mary’s disc golf course.

The Woods is an 18-hole course that winds through the bluffs surrounding the campus. With narrow fairways and intricate hole placements, the course can be challenging for both beginners and experienced disc golfers.

The top three finishers will receive prizes:

First place – portable disc catcher, disc bag, and three Innova discs
Second place – Innova disc bag and three Innova discs
Third place – three Innova discs

The tournament is sponsored by the SMU Office of Outdoor Leadership and co-sponsored by Innova Disc Golf. Proceeds will be used to maintain the disc golf course and for Outdoor Leadership Program funding.

Tournament fees are $15 for students and $25 for the general public. Each participant receives an SMU customized Innova putt and approach disc. To register, or for more information, visit www.smumn.edu/thewoods or contact Davey Warner at Ext. 8740 or e-mail him at outdoorleadership@smumn.edu.

Volunteer Services is going to Biloxi over Thanksgiving break

Students will be helping families continue to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina during Thanksgiving break Nov. 16-26.

SMU students to perform, study in London first semester

Saint Mary’s theatre majors will stage “The Shadow Box” Oct. 17-20 at London’s New Wimbledon Studio. Qualified theatre majors at Saint Mary’s are studying theatre in London, England, this semester through the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin Theatre in London Program.

SAC, Office of Outdoor Leadership sends hike invite

The Student Activities Committee (SAC) and the Office of Outdoor Leadership, invite students to enjoy a guided hike each week. The first hike will be this Sunday, Sept. 16, and people will be meeting for it at 12:30 p.m. at the Info. Desk in the Student Toner Center. It will be at a location somewhere in or near Winona but off of the Saint Mary’s campus.

Plan on being gone for about an hour and a half this week. There will be transportation provided. There are a limited number of spots so if you plan to attend, please sign up outside of the Outdoor Leadership Office (8D) in the basement of the Toner Student Center. If you have any questions or for more information, e-mail outdoorleadership@smumn.edu.