Next Go Red To Get Ahead SGPP event planned in Winona

On Nov. 3, staff from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs will be available to meet with students, faculty and staff of the Winona campus to learn more about the graduate program opportunities that Saint Mary’s has to offer.

With locations in the Twin Cities, Apple Valley, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Winona, getting a masters degree can be a convenient next step for future alums. Classes are offered with flexible evening schedules so that work and school are both options for those who wish to continue their education. A raffle signup will be available all day.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Toner Student Center, as well as in various classrooms. Faculty information sessions will be held in Saint Mary’s Hall. Watch for more specific information.

Dance for Africa to raise money for CTIE in Nairobi

A Dance for Africa is planned for 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 30, at the West End Historic Theatre, 685 W. 5th St., in Winona. The cost is $5, and tickets can be purchased during lunch at the Toner Student Center stairwell.

Costumes are encouraged, and transportation to and from the dance will be provided starting at 8:45 p.m. outside of the Toner Center.

Proceeds will benefit students at Christ the Teacher Institute of Education in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kabara Institute invites students with business ideas

The Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is announcing the “Business Idea Elevator Pitch Competition.”

Students are invited to create an idea for a new business and explain that idea in 60-90 seconds on either Thursdays Nov. 12 or 19 at 3:30 p.m., in Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 409. After the presentation, participants will submit a written script of the short speech. This is not a PowerPoint presentation, but rather an explanation of a business idea. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Students should notify Teresa Speck, Business Department, if they intend to participate by Monday, Nov. 9, for the Nov. 12 presentation and by Monday, Nov. 16, for the Nov. 19 presentation. Send your name, e-mail address and business name to tspeck@smumn.edu.

Kowles to present next biology seminar

Dr. Dick Kowles, professor emeritus, will present “The Importance of DNA Endoreduplication in the Developing Endosperm of Maize” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Room 112 Hoffman Hall.

Residence Life staff attend MCPA conference

Brendan Dolan, Tim Fredrickson, Lance Thompson, and Nikki Peters attended the annual conference of the Minnesota College Personnel Association. They had the opportunity to celebrate MCPA’s 40th birthday while attending various professional workshops centered on current issues in student affairs, social justice, specialty programming, leadership, and more. Dolan and Fredrickson represented Saint Mary’s in the graduate student case study competition. Lance and Brendan were also recognized as graduate scholarship winners.

Jazz notes

The John Paulson Jazz Quartet will perform at the Starlite Lounge in La Crosse, Wis., from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 23.

Swing Inc., with Eric Heukeshoven, performs 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23rd, at the Canadian Honker Restaurant.

Sympathy to Schuele, Lifka families

Diane Schuele, an employee of Chartwells, died Sunday, Oct. 18. She had been working in food service at Saint Mary’s for the past 30 years.

Sister Lauranne Lifka, BVM, who taught at the College of Saint Teresa until it closed, died Friday, Oct. 16.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Schuele and Lifka families.

Various activities planned for Lasallian Week of Peace

Carlos Lumbí, a singer/songwriter from Leon, Nicaragua, will perform at 8 p.m. in the Toner Student Center Lounge.

The Office of Campus Ministry has a full slate of activities planned for Lasallian Week of Peace Oct. 19-25. The theme of the week is “solidarity in peace as Lasallians across the globe.” Events — several of which are open to the public — will touch on many contemporary issues including immigration, genocide, war, personal peace and the expression of peace through music. Events will engage several different groups and organizations on campus.

The schedule includes:

Monday, Oct. 19 — Sister Judith Schaefer, OP, Ph.D., university dean for university affairs, will present “How to bring peace into your life” at 8:30 p.m. in the President’s Room of the Toner Student Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 — A Lasallian Collegians activity about Brother James Miller begins at 8 p.m. in the President’s Room.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Lasallian International Day of Peace — begins with a 4:30 p.m. Tug-o-Peace in the RAC.

“Immigration 101: What we know, but don’t understand about immigration” with Ernesto Velez Bustos of Centro Campesino Inc., begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Presidents Room.

A Peace Pole Vigil is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22 — The Winona Peacemakers will conduct a non-violent civil action from 4-5 p.m. on Broadway and Main streets in Winona.

SMU associate professor of interdisciplinary studies Stephen Pattee will discuss “Genocide: Personal & Communal Implications” at 7 p.m. in the Presidents Room.

Friday, Oct. 23 — The Common Threads Clothing Drive kicks off from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Room B of the Toner Student Center. Gently used clothing and footwear for men, women, youth and infants will be available. A fashion show, featuring donated clothing, will begin at 4 p.m. The cost is 50 cents per item or $3 per bag, and all proceeds will go to the Dan Corcoran Catholic Worker House.

The Peace and Justice Fair Trade Friday will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall at the foot of the stairs. Fair Trade coffee and tea is free, but donations are accepted. Please bring your own mug to reduce waste.

Carlos Lumbí, a singer/songwriter from Leon, Nicaragua, will perform at 8 p.m. in the Toner Student Center Lounge. His lyrics cover a range of topics, focusing on Central American social and environmental justice issues, and his musical style is folk/trova. Lumbí has also set to music poems by Gioconda Belli, Ernesto Cardenal and Francisco Ruiz Udiel, among others. Along with his own music, Lumbí performs songs by friends from Nicaragua who also sing of a deep desire for social, economic and environmental justice in Nicaragua.

Students will be raising awareness about the millions of people who do not have adequate shelter to sleep during Habitat for Humanity’s Shack-a-thon. Students will be sleeping outside in cardboard boxes from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. in the Plaza.

Saturday, Oct. 24 — The Common Threads Clothing Drive continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Room B of the Toner Student Center.

Saint Mary’s community members will be volunteering as part of Make a Difference Day throughout the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 — The Common Threads Clothing Drive concludes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room B of the Toner Student Center.

Liturgies are planned at 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Saint Thomas More Chapel.

McCullough named Winona’s Poet Laureate

The Winona Fine Arts Commission has announced that Ken McCullough, Academic Advising, will be the new Poet Laureate of Winona. There will be a reception in his honor at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. The public is invited to attend. McCullough will talk about his plans to promote poetry in the Winona area.

Halloween Fun Night is Oct. 26 at Saint Mary’s

Elementary and preschool children from the Winona area are invited to attend the tenth annual Halloween Fun Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

Participants should stop at the guard booth at the main entrance of the Winona campus for directions on where to park.

Young trick-or-treaters should start out the evening at the Hall of Fame Room, where tattoos and stickers, a coloring station, and other fun games will be offered, and the Cardinal mascot will greet pint-sized ghosts and goblins.

From there, SMU students will lead groups of trick-or-treaters through the residence halls of the university, where they can go door to door for candy. Last year more than 700 youth participated in this free, safe and fun event.

Candy donations can be dropped off in the Office of Residence Life in the basement of the Toner Student Center.

Get set to scream at Walk of Horror

This year’s Walk of Horror is again guaranteed to give you goosebumps. New scares are planned around every corner.
The 13th annual hair-raising fundraiser for the softball team will take place from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 29-31 in the bluffs. Walkers are asked to meet on the lighted path between the baseball and softball fields, where the haunted walk will begin.

Groups are then escorted through the dark bluffs surrounding campus for approximately 20 minutes.

The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for students with ID and $4 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the gate.

Head softball coach Jen Miller said the event is fun for all ages. The scare level is toned down for younger children and turned up for groups bold enough to face their fears. Last year more than 1,100 brave souls took the Walk of Horror.

Proceeds from this event will be used for the softball team’s travel expenses.

For more information, contact Miller at Ext. 6923.

Get your act together for Blue Angel 2009

The SMU annual music variety show, Blue Angel, is planned for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.

Auditions for the show will be held Oct. 23-25, and are open to the entire SMU community (students, faculty/staff). There will be a sign-up sheet on the Phi Mu Alpha room door in the basement of the Toner Student Center. The sign-up sheet will go up Oct. 19.

For more information, contact Tim Schmall at tjschm06@smumn.edu or Luke Gonnella at ljgonn06@smumn.edu.

Students celebrate National Chemistry Week

Many area high school juniors and seniors (and their teachers) will learn how the elements are an important part of everyday life. They will be conducting hands-on experiments during two Chemistry Nights at Saint Mary’s. Area classes are invited onto campus from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29.

Chemistry Night, sponsored by the SMU Department of Chemistry and the La Crosse-Winona section of the American Chemical Society, is an annual event designed to help students explore the discipline of chemistry and appreciate the positive role that chemistry plays in our everyday world.

Each year students solve a challenging but fun chemical problem, based on the National Chemistry Week (Oct. 18-24) theme. This year’s theme is “Chemistry — It’s Elemental!”

Students will work in small teams, using wet chemistry and working with chemical instrumentation in the SMU Department of Chemistry, under the guidance of SMU chemistry majors.

Prizes will be awarded to the teams that have the greatest success in solving the chemical problems. Prizes will include SMU scholarships of $2,000 and $1,000.

The event is free, and there are still openings. Students who are interested should have their high school science teachers contact Dr. Roger Kugel at Ext. 1556.

Page Series presents puppet show about water Oct. 23

Large, colorful puppets will explore and explain the world’s water issues at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Page Theatre.

Since 1973, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) has been using water, flour, newspaper, paint and unlimited imagination to tell stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence.

Drawing inspiration from the world’s traditions of puppet and mask theatre and its lively roots in transformative ritual and street theatre, HOBT creates vital, poetic theater for all ages and backgrounds.

“Beneath The Surface” is a splashy celebration and investigation of our everyday drinking water. This enlightening and entertaining production features live performances, music and video. A “What You Can Do!” carnival will engage and inspire all ages. Using fun, energy and imagination, children will be introduced to the issues that face our world about water.

Come to the theatre lobby early and take a blind taste-test of drinking waters.

Tickets for this Page Series performance are $12 for adults and $5 for seniors and students and are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

SMU invites teachers, artists to puppetry workshop Oct. 20

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) will conduct a workshop on the use of puppets and storytelling in the classroom from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bluffview Montessori School.

The workshop, hosted by Saint Mary’s University and supported in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Across America grant, will include details on how to use paper, glue, paint and chicken wire to engage students in learning about complex issues. HOBT artists will present hands-on instruction in puppetry and will discuss how to integrate the arts into the classroom in core subjects such as science.

The workshop coincides with HOBT’s Oct. 23 performance of “Beneath the Surface” at Saint Mary’s. Registration was due Oct. 14.

Diverse art on display through Nov. 11

"Octopus" by Chris Ayers

"Genesis" by Maureen Costa

Chris Ayers, a Los Angeles character designer, and Maureen Costa, an Arizona sculptor, will display their work through Nov. 11 at Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

Ayers’ film credits for character design include “Star Trek XI,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Fantastic Four,” “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “Men in Black 2.” In the spring of 2005, Ayers was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer. One year later, he started a sketchbook and drew one animal each day for a year to help with his healing process. His SMU show, “The Daily Zoo,” will include a variety of these sketches — now published in the book, “The Daily Zoo: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day.”

In “Contemplation,” Costa will display work that serves as a metaphor about the religious imagination, reincarnation and the changing states of consciousness. Her pieces, carved from basswood, have a bulbous shape, from which she is able to create a “moment of blissful liberation.” Costa says that humanity is in a constant state of changing and metamorphosis, and she aspires to reflect that change in her work.

A closing reception will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the galleries. Ayers will be present for the show’s closing to sign his book, which will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from “The Daily Zoo” is used to support cancer-related charities and research.

Admission is free and open to the public, and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call Ext. 1652.

Students invited to government fair

The Minnesota College & University Career Services Association is sponsoring the sixth annual Government Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in the Great Hall of the Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Students can find out how to start a career in government. This fair is open to all students, freshmen through seniors. A list of the government agencies attending can be found at www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair. Students should not register online; they can go to Room 136 Saint Mary’s Hall or call Ext. 6996 by today, Friday, Oct. 16.

First ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ has Halloween theme

Dress up for Halloween and earn a traveling trophy for your office or department during the first Let’s Do Lunch “Boo”fet Friday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Business Office and Academic Skills and Academic Advising. A trophy will be awarded to the group with the best costumes.

The President’s Cabinet will host a Let’s Do Lunch on Dec. 4. If your department or office would like to host a “Let’s Do Lunch” second semester, contact Laurie Haase at Ext. 1464.

This fall the SMU Volunteer Committee will use funds from the “Let’s Do Lunch” events for Volunteer Services Food Shelf, and “Jeans for a Cause” funds will go toward student assistance, especially first generation students.

Ed.D. Research Symposium to be held Oct. 31

Alumni of the doctoral program in leadership (Ed.D.) are invited to attend the sixth annual Ed.D. Research Symposium. The accomplishments of recent graduates will be highlighted, allowing current students to receive valuable feedback from their peers and providing an opportunity for Saint Mary’s students to share their accomplishments with a wider professional audience.

The symposium is planned for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in LaSalle Hall at the Twin Cities campus.

For more information, contact Britt Bakken at (612) 728-5127 or bbakken@smumn.edu.

Benefit planned for Griffin family

A benefit for Bob Griffin, husband of Crystal Griffin, Maintenance Department, will be Saturday, Oct. 24.

Bob Griffin is paralyzed from a staph infection in his spine. The benefit will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lewiston Community Center. There will be a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., as well as a live auction at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a DJ.

The menu will include pulled pork, beans, salad and a roll for $10, with dessert available for purchase. Tickets are available in the maintenance office.

Auction items or monetary donations can be brought to the Maintenance Department or Business Office.

Public invited to free faculty recital

Music faculty members Dr. Janet Heukeshoven and Sylva Hanson will present a free recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Heukeshoven, on flute, and Hanson, on clarinet, will perform pieces by Bach, Enesco, von Weber, Sutermeister and Brahms, showcasing compositions from Baroque music to 20th century pieces.

Jan Matson will assist on piano, and guest soprano Maureen Sherman will contribute vocals.

The SMU Music Education student chapter will be selling new Music Department T-shirts and hoodies after the recital. A small number of past years’ shirts will be available at reduced prices.

Saint Mary’s to make a difference on Oct. 24

In recognition of national “Make a Difference Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Services group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service.

Approximately 150 Saint Mary’s University students will be teamed up to help groups and organizations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of “Make a Difference Day.” For more information, call Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936 or e-mail volunteerservices@smumn.edu.

‘Lasallian Day of Service’ is Oct. 24

The Saint Mary’s University Alumni Association and its board of directors are sponsoring a national volunteer service day called “Lasallian Day of Service” on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Numerous groups of alumni will come together through the spirit of the Lasallian mission of service to others while participating in service projects in their hometowns and neighborhoods.

The Alumni Association has arranged volunteer opportunities in Chicago, the Twin Cities and Winona.

For more information and to register, go to www.smumn.edu/lasalliandayofservice.aspx.

Alumni are encouraged to contact fellow Saint Mary’s classmates and friends and organize their own service projects. Alumni can use the registration form to notify the university of projects.

Red Cross Blood Drive is Oct. 19-20

Faculty, staff and students are invited to give blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19-20.

Anyone interested in giving blood or volunteering at the drive should either sign up outside the Cardinal Club or call Niki at Ext. 7564. Walk-ins are also welcome. The Red Cross especially needs type-O donors.

Depression screening available Oct. 20

Depression screening will be offered to SMU students and employees from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Wellness Center.

Participants will have an opportunity to view a video presentation about depression and other mood disorders, complete a short screening inventory, talk privately and confidentially with a counselor from Counseling Services, and receive printed information about mood disorders and resources for treatment.

Depression screening can help participants determine if their symptoms constitute clinical depression and can help direct them to suitable treatment. No appointment is necessary.

Matthews to discuss Depressive, Bipolar Disorders

Dr. Ruth Matthews, staff psychologist in Counseling Services, will describe depressive and bipolar disorders and the impact they have on individuals, their families and the community from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Dr. Matthews will also describe the importance of assessment and the roles of psychotherapy, medication management and self-help strategies in addressing these illnesses.

This workshop is cosponsored by Counseling Services and the Psychology Club, along with Project COMPASS.

There is no cost for SMU students, faculty and staff with ID.

Kowles gives seminars at Winona State

Dr. Dick Kowles, Professor Emeritus in Biology, recently presented two seminars at Winona State University. The seminars, both on the same topic, were given on Oct. 2 in conjunction with WSU’s homecoming festivities.

Kowles described research that he and some of his SMU students carried out on a genetic concept called the maternal effect. In essence, it was found that DNA replication patterns in the developing endosperm of maize was actually dependent upon the maternal parent. Approximately 30 people attended each talk.

Next biology seminar is Oct. 22

The next biology seminar will feature Betsy Martinez-Vaz of Hamline University presenting “Digging up germs — investigating the presence and survival of microbial pathogens in playground surfacing materials.” The presentation will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in Hoffman Hall Room 112.

Employee changes

New employees:
Christopher Bethke, Oct. 8, Campus Safety - assistant director

Leaving:
Raymond Pampuch, Oct. 20, Campus Safety- assistant director

Clay Tenquist, Oct. 13, SGPP — executive director of External Affairs

Iron Chef competition Nov. 8 to raise money for scholarship

The second annual Iron Chef Competition will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the dining hall. All proceeds will support a scholarship that will enable a student from Gaza to attend Bethlehem University.

Teams of four will create a main dish and dessert for judges and fans to enjoy. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to create teams. Tickets are $5 for faculty and staff and $3 for students and children. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the game room.

Information from financial forum available on Blackboard

Cindy Marek, vice president for Financial Affairs, and David Ansell, financial analyst, would like to thank everyone who attended the financial forums Oct. 8 in Winona and Oct. 13 on the Twin Cities campus.

Approximately 35 people attended in Winona and 50 attended in Minneapolis.

Those who were not able to attend the Winona campus forum are invited to view the session, recorded through Tegrity, on Blackboard. Anyone who is interested can sign into their Blackboard accounts and look under the “Talks & Presentations” section. You may need to modify your Blackboard content in order to add this category.

Fox to discuss Lasallian work at fall conference

Dr. Mary Catherine Fox, Interdisciplinary Studies, is the keynote presenter for “Lasallian Heritage and Pedagogy,” the Partners in Learning Fall Conference Oct. 30-31 in Minneapolis.

Dr. Fox will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on “The Lasallian Charism: A Rich Heritage, A Practical Present, A Powerful Future.” She will address our common story, the genesis of our work and the inspiration for our efforts. Particular emphasis is placed on the manner in which this heritage informs our contemporary work with the students entrusted to our care. Fox will treat the relevance of our history to our present, the challenges we face in our present and how — together and by association — we can create our Lasallian future.

The event is free. For more information, contact Sue Hines at shines@smumn.edu.

MIASMU offers African hospitality

In African cultures, a visitor is likened to a river whose water is on the move, a blessing, a channel of communication; it offers an opportunity for bonding, belonging and creating long term relationships. As expressed by a MIASMU (Maryknoll Institute of African Studies) field assistant, “African hospitality is a way of preserving life.”

A visitor is always treated with respect and honor. Sharing food with a visitor is a sign of welcome. Families leave a vacant chair at the table should a visitor arrive. Only after sharing food would hosts inquire about their situation. MIASMU sends a Karibu (welcome), to all Saint Mary’s staff, students and alumni to come to Nairobi and experience African hospitality.

May joins Winona Arts Center board

Monta May, director of web communication, has joined the board of the Winona Arts Center. Her first task as a member of the board was to update the center’s web presence with a redesigned website, an online events calendar, an e-mail newsletter and a Facebook presence. Go to www.winonaarts.org for more information. Contact Monta at mgmay@smumn.edu if you have questions about the center as an artist, performer or Winona community member.

Congratulation to Windley-Daoust family

Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust (professor in Theology) and her husband, Jerry, had a baby boy, Matthew John, Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Saint Mary’s community extends its congratulations to the Windley-Daoust family.

Sympathy to Speltz family

Donald F. Speltz, father to Lisa Jonsgaard, Maintenance, and Vickie Cada ’01, Development and Alumni Relations, and father-in-law to Jon Cada, Maintenance, died Tuesday, Oct. 13.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.Friday, Oct. 16, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel, where there will be a Christian Prayer Service at 7 p.m.

Cards of condolence can be sent to Lisa Jonsgaard at Box 39 and to Vicki and Jon Cada at Box 21.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Speltz family.

Get set to scream at Walk of Horror

This year’s Walk of Horror is again guaranteed to give you goosebumps. New scares are planned around every corner.

The 13th annual hair-raising fundraiser for the softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 29-31 in the bluffs. Walkers are asked to meet on the lighted path between the baseball and softball fields, where the haunted walk will begin.

Groups are then escorted through the dark bluffs surrounding campus for approximately 20 minutes.

The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for students with ID, and $4 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the gate.

Head softball coach Jen Miller said the event is fun for all ages. The scare level is toned down for younger children and turned up for groups bold enough to face their fears. Last year more than 1,100 brave souls took the Walk of Horror.

Proceeds from this event will be used for the softball team’s travel expenses.

For more information, contact Miller at Ext. 6923.

SMU welcomes students from Chicago San Miguel

Twenty-three sixth-graders from the San Miguel School in Chicago visited the Winona campus Oct. 5-8.

The goals of the annual campus visit are to acquaint these children with college life and begin to inspire them to consider post-secondary education. Saint Mary’s students – particularly education students – also receive the opportunity to work with urban children from another culture.

Volleyball team hosts Dig Pink Night Oct. 14

The volleyball team will host Dig Pink Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Dig Pink is a breast cancer awareness and fundraising event being held by high schools and colleges across the nation. This year, the schools of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference are joining forces to help raise money for Dig Pink and breast cancer awareness.

Help SMU and the MIAC in their efforts by bringing any spare change to Wednesday’s Cardinal volleyball match against St. Catherine. All gate proceeds from that evening’s match will also be donated to Dig Pink. In addition, the first 50 students will receive free Dig Pink T-shirts. The Cardinals are encouraging all fans to wear pink to the match in support of breast cancer awareness.

For questions or more information, contact Jessica Larson at jvlars06@smumn.edu.

Students celebrate National Chemistry Week

Many area high school juniors and seniors (and their teachers) will learn how the elements are an important part of everyday life. They will be conducting hands-on experiments during two Chemistry Nights at Saint Mary’s. Area classes are invited onto campus from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22 and 29.

Chemistry Night, sponsored by the SMU Department of Chemistry and the La Crosse-Winona section of the American Chemical Society, is an annual event designed to help students explore the discipline of chemistry and appreciate the positive role that chemistry plays in our everyday world.

Each year students solve a challenging but fun chemical problem, based on the National Chemistry Week (Oct. 18-24) theme. This year’s theme is “Chemistry — It’s Elemental!”

Students will work in small teams, using wet chemistry and working with chemical instrumentation in the SMU Department of Chemistry, under the guidance of SMU chemistry majors.

Prizes will be awarded to the teams that have the greatest success in solving the chemical problems. Prizes will include SMU scholarships of $2,000 and $1,000.

The event is free, and there are still openings. Students who are interested should have their high school science teachers contact Dr. Roger Kugel at Ext. 1556.

Page Series presents puppet show about water Oct. 23

Large, colorful puppets will explore and explain the world’s water issues at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Page Theatre.

Since 1973, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) has been using water, flour, newspaper, paint and unlimited imagination to tell stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence.

Drawing inspiration from the world’s traditions of puppet and mask theatre and its lively roots in transformative ritual and street theatre, HOBT creates vital, poetic theater for all ages and backgrounds.

“Beneath The Surface” is a splashy celebration and investigation of our everyday drinking water. This enlightening and entertaining production features live performances, music and video. A “What You Can Do!” carnival will engage and inspire all ages. Using fun, energy and imagination, children will be introduced to the issues that face our world about water.

Come to the theatre lobby early and take a blind taste-test of drinking waters.

Tickets for this Page Series performance are $12 for adults and $5 for seniors and students and are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

SMU invites teachers, artists to puppetry workshop Oct. 20

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) will conduct a workshop on the use of puppets and storytelling in the classroom from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bluffview Montessori School.

The workshop, hosted by Saint Mary’s University and supported in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Across America grant, will include details on how to use paper, glue, paint and chicken wire to engage students in learning about complex issues. HOBT artists will present hands-on instruction in puppetry and will discuss how to integrate the arts into the classroom in core subjects such as science.

The workshop coincides with HOBT’s Oct. 23 performance of “Beneath the Surface” at Saint Mary’s.

The cost for the workshop is $15. Space is limited, and registration must be made by Wednesday, Oct. 14. Contact Jennifer Fanello at the Saint Mary’s Box Office by calling Ext. 1716 or e-mailing jfanello@smumn.edu.

Public invited to free faculty recital

Music faculty members Dr. Janet Heukeshoven and Sylva Hanson will present a free recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Heukeshoven, on flute, and Hanson, on clarinet, will perform pieces by Bach, Enesco, von Weber, Sutermeister and Brahms, showcasing compositions from Baroque music to 20th century pieces.

Jan Matson will assist on piano, and guest soprano Maureen Sherman will contribute vocals.

The SMU Music Education student chapter will be selling new Music Department T-shirts and hoodies after the recital. A small number of past years’ shirts will be available at reduced prices.

Diverse art on display Oct. 7 through Nov. 11

"Octopus" by Chris Ayers

"Genesis" by Maureen Costa

Chris Ayers, a Los Angeles character designer, and Maureen Costa, an Arizona sculptor, will display their work Oct. 7 through Nov. 11 at Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

Ayers’ film credits for character design include “Star Trek XI,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Fantastic Four,” “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “Men in Black 2.” In the spring of 2005, Ayers was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer. One year later, he started a sketchbook and drew one animal each day for a year to help with his healing process. His SMU show, “The Daily Zoo,” will include a variety of these sketches — now published in the book, “The Daily Zoo: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day.”

In “Contemplation,” Costa will display work that serves as a metaphor about the religious imagination, reincarnation and the changing states of consciousness. Her pieces, carved from basswood, have a bulbous shape, from which she is able to create a “moment of blissful liberation.” Costa says that humanity is in a constant state of changing and metamorphosis, and she aspires to reflect that change in her work.

A closing reception will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the galleries. Ayers will be present for the show’s closing to sign his book, which will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from “The Daily Zoo” is used to support cancer-related charities and research.

Admission is free and open to the public, and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call Ext. 1652.

Page Series to host Ukrainian dance Oct. 15

The Page Theatre stage will come alive with the colorful costumes and artistic acrobatics of the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.

The world-renowned ensemble of 80 folk dancers and musicians will showcase authentic Ukrainian costumes, regional music and lively, dramatic stunts as members leap through the air and spin like tops.

The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, founded in 1937 by ballet master Pavlo Virsky, embraces the charm, beauty and folk dance traditions of its homeland and shares them with audiences in the four corners of the world. Clad in colorful clothing and blessed with grace, the company performs dances filled with romance, optimism, humor and occasionally sorrow.

Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students and are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Fox and Block authorized to manage VA benefit issues

According to registrar Sue Edel, Saint Mary’s has received notification from the State of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs that the university is approved to offer our programs and participate in VA funding for students. The compliance visits, held annually, were conducted this summer.

June Fox, on the Winona campus, and Alison Block, on the Minneapolis campus, are now authorized to manage VA benefit issues. They help eligible students navigate complex VA regulations.

SMU students to perform ‘Vanities’ in London

Saint Mary’s University theatre majors will stage the bittersweet comedy “Vanities,” a show that chronicles the lives, loves, disappointments and dreams of three best friends, in London this fall.

The plot revolves around three women as they mature during tumultuous times in American history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the women’s movement. Although written in the ’70s, “Vanities” focuses on the timeless question all women ask themselves, “Can we have it all?” The play is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes.

Qualified SMU theatre majors are studying in London this semester through the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin Theatre in London Program.

Ed.D. Research Symposium to be held Oct. 31

Alumni of the doctoral program in leadership (Ed.D.) are invited to attend the sixth annual Ed.D. Research Symposium. The accomplishments of recent graduates will be highlighted, allowing current students to receive valuable feedback from their peers and providing an opportunity for Saint Mary’s students to share their accomplishments with a wider professional audience.

The symposium is planned for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in LaSalle Hall at the Twin Cities campus.

For more information, contact Britt Bakken at (612) 728-5127 or bbakken@smumn.edu.

Students invited to career fair, government fair

Career Services and Internships is co-sponsoring two fairs in October. Both events are free to attend and open to all students.

Career Fair 2009 is co-sponsored by Career Services at SMU, Winona State University and Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical. It will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in McCown Gymnasium of Memorial Hall at WSU. This event is free and open to all students, freshmen through seniors. Close to 100 employers and graduate schools are registered to attend. This event is beneficial for students looking for information about a particular career or company, seeking an internship, job-hunting or researching graduate schools. For information on the companies and graduate schools attending, look online at www.smumn.edu/csifairs.aspx.

A shuttle will depart from Toner Student Center at 11:30 p.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The shuttle departs from WSU at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

A number of employers will be interviewing candidates for full-time career and internship opportunities on Thursday, Oct. 15. Students can sign up in Room 136 Saint Mary’s Hall.

The Minnesota College & University Career Services Association is sponsoring the sixth annual Government Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in the Great Hall of the Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Students can find out how to start a career in government. This fair is open to all students, freshmen through seniors. A list of the government agencies attending can be found at www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair. Students should not register online; they can go to Room 136 Saint Mary’s Hall or call Ext. 6996 by Friday, Oct. 16.

SMU music faculty to perform at marine art museum

“A Celebration of Words, Music, and Images” — featuring William Neil, artistic director and 2008 McKnight Visiting Composer with the American Composers Forum — will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

New works by SMU Music Department faculty Dr. Patrick O’Shea and A. Eric Heukeshoven will be performed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven and WSU faculty Dan Sheridan, along with Ariane Lydon, Tim Britton, and Devin McCabe.

Tickets are $18.96 ($9.48 for students). A reception prepared by MyChef Creations will follow the concert.

For more information, call 800-822-4373.

First ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ has Halloween theme

Dress up for Halloween and earn a traveling trophy for your office or department during the first Let’s Do Lunch “Boo”fet Friday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Business Office and Academic Skills and Academic Advising. A trophy will be awarded to the group with the best costumes.

The President’s Cabinet will host a Let’s Do Lunch on Dec. 4. If your department or office would like to host a “Let’s Do Lunch” second semester, contact Laurie Haase at Ext. 1464.

This fall the SMU Volunteer Committee will use funds from the “Let’s Do Lunch” events for Volunteer Services Food Shelf, and “Jeans for a Cause” funds will go toward student assistance, especially first generation students.

Benefit planned for Griffin family

A benefit for Bob Griffin, husband of Crystal Griffin, Maintenance Department, will be Saturday, Oct. 24.

Bob Griffin is paralyzed from a staph infection in his spine. The benefit will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lewiston Community Center. There will be a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., as well as a live auction at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a DJ.

The menu will include pulled pork, beans, salad and a roll for $10, with dessert available for purchase. Tickets are available in the maintenance office.

Auction items or monetary donations can be brought to the Maintenance Department or Business Office.

Saint Mary’s to make a difference on Oct. 24

In recognition of national “Make a Difference Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Services group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service.

Approximately 150 Saint Mary’s University students will be teamed up to help groups and organizations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of “Make a Difference Day.” For more information, call Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936 or e-mail volunteerservices@smumn.edu.

‘Lasallian Day of Service’ is Oct. 24

The Saint Mary’s University Alumni Association and its board of directors are sponsoring a national volunteer service day called “Lasallian Day of Service” on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Numerous groups of alumni will come together through the spirit of the Lasallian mission of service to others while participating in service projects in their hometowns and neighborhoods.

The Alumni Association has arranged volunteer opportunities in Chicago, the Twin Cities and Winona.

For more information and to register, go to www.smumn.edu/lasalliandayofservice.aspx.

Alumni are encouraged to contact fellow Saint Mary’s classmates and friends and organize their own service projects. Alumni can use the registration form to notify the university of projects.

Education faculty to present at Collaboration Conference

Dr. Scott Sorvaag, Dr. Karen Sorvaag and Dr. Melissa Luedtke, along with students Hilary Ethen, Erin Morgan, and Ryan Wockenfus, will present a session at the fall Collaboration Conference titled “Strategies to Increase Student Preparedness for Class.” The session will focus on the use of technology to enhance outside of class work that results in active student participation during class sessions. The session will emphasize the importance of social networking to students in the Millennial Generation and will provide examples of ways to move beyond lecture and discussion to active learning class structures and student led classes.

Library ‘Brown Bag It’ topic is time saving

The next “Brown Bag It” event at the Fitzgerald Library will be held 12:45-1:45 p.m. today, Oct. 9 in the McEnery Center.

The topic will be “Not Enough Hours in the Day: Time-saving Tools & Services at the Fitz.”
Bring your own lunch.

MIASMU students complete field work

All students at Maryknoll Institute for African Studies (MIASMU) are required to do an hour of professional-quality field work for every hour of class under the supervision of lecturers and guided by trained field assistants. This is the unique part of the MIASMU education method.

The field work adds to the MIASMU program to make it more than just another typical academic experience of reading about and commenting on the research done by others.

Publish Post

Kowles and Crozier publish article in Polish newsletter

Dr. Dick Kowles, professor emeritus in Biology, and Dr. Bill Crozier, SMU archivist, have published an article in the Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota Newsletter.

The title of the article is “Winona’s Kashubs, Kowalewskis, and the Hot Fish Shop.” Crozier wrote Part I, which discussed the early history and social development of the Polish Kashubs in Winona, and Kowles authored Part II, which focused on the Hot Fish Shop, a restaurant that became synonymous with Winona. Henry Kowalewski, an uncle of Kowles, founded the restaurant in 1931.

This is the second article that Kowles and Crozier have written for this Minnesota newsletter.

Public asked to participate in community assessment

United Way of Greater Winona, Winona Community Foundation and Winona Health Foundation are conducting a community assessment to determine what health and human services are being provided in the community, what could use more attention, and what people think are the most pressing issues in the community.

A survey is available through Oct. 30 by following this link: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PnV_2b8mWPCZNjSe1ur75Myw_3d_3d.

Jazz notes

The Standard Time Duo, with Eric Heukeshoven, will perform 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Original Nelson Cheese Factory in Nelson, Wis.

Rodeheffer presents at National Lilly Conference

Dr. Jane Kelley Rodeheffer, professor of philosophy, presented “The Graduate Fellows Program: Themes and Tidings from the First Year” at the National Conference of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts Saturday, Oct. 3. The Conference was held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Employee changes

Leaving:
• Trisha Kelly, Oct. 7, M.Ed. tech support specialist
• Matthew Perrigo, Oct. 5, assistant men’s/women’s soccer coach
• Robert Jonsgaard, Oct. 1, custodian

Sympathy to Gorgone family

David Gorgone, the father of Matthew Gorgone ‘12 and Alex Gorgone ‘09 and husband to Christine, died Saturday, Oct. 3.

Notes of condolence can be sent to 12 Baldwin Drive, Greenville, RI 02828 or to Matthew at Campus Box 494.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Gorgone family.

SMU alum declared Servant of God

Brother James Miller, martyred in Guatemala in 1982, has recently been declared a “Servant of God,” the first step in the process toward beatification. In recent meetings in Guatemala and the United States, Brother Rodolfo Meoli, Postulator General, received a letter from the Bishop of Guatemala that introduced to the Vatican the cause of Brother James.

Brother James is a 1966 Saint Mary’s graduate who did mission work in Nicaragua and Guatemala. It was in the latter country — while doing God’s work of bringing education, faith and hope to marginalized people — that he was shot and killed on Feb. 13, 1982.

Pianist Norman Lee to perform Oct. 6 at SMU

Pianist Norman Lee, a native of Hong Kong, will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6.

An educator, as well as a performer, Lee has degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and the University of Western Ontario.

The event, free and open to the public, will be held in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Diverse art on display Oct. 7 through Nov. 11

"Octopus" by Chris Ayers

"Genesis" by Maureen Costa

Chris Ayers, a Los Angeles character designer, and Maureen Costa, an Arizona sculptor, will display their work Oct. 7 through Nov. 11 at Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

Ayers’ film credits for character design include “Star Trek XI,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Fantastic Four,” “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “Men in Black 2.” In the spring of 2005, Ayers was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer. One year later, he started a sketchbook and drew one animal each day for a year to help with his healing process. His SMU show, “The Daily Zoo,” will include a variety of these sketches — now published in the book, “The Daily Zoo: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day.”

In “Contemplation,” Costa will display work that serves as a metaphor about the religious imagination, reincarnation and the changing states of consciousness. Her pieces, carved from basswood, have a bulbous shape, from which she is able to create a “moment of blissful liberation.” Costa says, in her view, that humanity is in a constant state of changing and metamorphosis, and she aspires to reflect that change in her work.

A closing reception will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the galleries. Ayers will be present for the show’s closing to sign his book, which will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from “The Daily Zoo” is used to support cancer-related charities and research.

Admission is free and open to the public, and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call Ext. 1652.

Page Series to host Ukrainian dance Oct. 15

The Page Theatre stage will come alive with the colorful costumes and artistic acrobatics of the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.

The world-renowned ensemble of 80 folk dancers and musicians will showcase authentic Ukrainian costumes, regional music and lively, dramatic stunts as members leap through the air and spin like tops.

The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, founded in 1937 by ballet master Pavlo Virsky, embraces the charm, beauty and folk dance traditions of its homeland and shares them with audiences in the four corners of the world. Clad in colorful clothing and blessed with grace, the company performs dances filled with romance, optimism, humor and occasionally sorrow.

Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students and are available at the SMU Box Office, (507) 457-1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Brother Edmund Siderewicz to receive Dozier Award

Brother Edmund Siderewicz, FSC, assistant to the President for First Generation and LaSallian Initiatives, will receive the Bishop Carroll T. Dozier Award for Peace and Justice at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the University Theater at Christian Brothers University (CBU).

After teaching for eight years in Guatemala, Siderewicz returned to the U.S. with a dream of continuing the Lasallian tradition of providing “a human and Christian education” for children of inner-city Chicago. This dream became reality in 1995 when he co-founded the first San Miguel School in Chicago. A second campus was established in the Austin neighborhood in 2002. Today the San Miguel schools serve over 350 middle-school and high school youth in Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods.

Brother Siderewicz is being honored for his commitment to justice, service to the poor and marginalized and dedication to providing the youth of the world “a human and Christian education.” The Dozier Award for Peace and Justice is named for Bishop Carroll T. Dozier, the first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis and a leader in race relations, peace and justice. Bishop Dozier served as Bishop of Memphis from 1971-1982. This event is free and open to the public.

SMU invites teachers, artists to puppetry workshop Oct. 20

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) will conduct a workshop on the use of puppets and storytelling in the classroom from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bluffview Montessori School.

The workshop, hosted by Saint Mary’s University and supported in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Across America grant, will include details on how to use paper, glue, paint and chicken wire to engage students in learning about complex issues. HOBT artists will present hands-on instruction in puppetry and will discuss how to integrate the arts into the classroom in core subjects such as science.

The workshop coincides with HOBT’s Oct. 23 performance of “Beneath the Surface” at Saint Mary’s. During the Page Series performance, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre will present a circus of wonderment about our relationship to water beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Page Theatre. Tickets are $12, $5 for students and seniors, and are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

The cost for the workshop is $15. Space is limited, and registration must be made by Wednesday, Oct. 14. Contact Jennifer Fanello at the Saint Mary’s Box Office by calling Ext. 1716 or e-mailing jfanello@smumn.edu.

SMU students to perform in London

Saint Mary’s University theatre majors will stage the bittersweet comedy “Vanities,” a show that chronicles the lives, loves, disappointments and dreams of three best friends, in London.

The plot revolves around three women as they mature during tumultuous times in American history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the height of the Vietnam War and the women’s movement. Although written in ’70s, “Vanities” focuses on the timeless question all women ask themselves, “Can we have it all?” The play is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes.

Qualified theatre majors at Saint Mary's are studying theatre in London this semester through the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin Theatre in London Program.

Ed.D. Research Symposium to be held Oct. 31

Alumni of the Doctoral Program in Leadership (Ed.D.) are invited to attend the sixth annual Ed.D. Research Symposium. The accomplishments of recent graduates will be highlighted, allowing current students to receive valuable feedback from their peers and providing an opportunity for Saint Mary’s students to share their accomplishments with a wider professional audience.

The symposium is planned for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in LaSalle Hall at the Twin Cities campus.

For more information, contact Britt Bakken at (612) 728-5127 or bbakken@smumn.edu.

Students invited to career fair, government fair

Career Services and Internships is co-sponsoring two fairs in October. Both fairs are free to attend and open to all students.

Career Fair 2009 is co-sponsored by Career Services at SMU, Winona State University and Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical. It will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in McCown Gymnasium of Memorial Hall at WSU. This event is free and open to all students, freshmen through seniors. Close to 100 employers and graduate schools are registered to attend. This event is beneficial for students looking for information about a particular career or company, seeking an internship, job-hunting or researching graduate schools. For information on the companies and graduate schools attending, look online at www.smumn.edu/csifairs.aspx.

A shuttle will depart from Toner Student Center at 11:30 p.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.. The shuttle departs from WSU at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

A number of employers will be interviewing candidates for full-time career and internship opportunities on Thursday, Oct. 15. Students can sign up in Room 136 Saint Mary's Hall.

The Minnesota College & University Career Services Association is sponsoring the sixth annual Government Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in the Great Hall of the Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Students can find out how to start a career in government. This fair is open to all students, freshmen through seniors. A list of the government agencies attending can be found at www.mcucsa.org/govjobfair.

Students should not register online; they can go to Room 136 Saint Mary’s Hall or call Ext. 6996 by Friday, Oct. 16.

Buckets and Tap Shoes show Oct. 2 sold out

Tickets are sold out for the first Page Series event, Buckets and Tap Shoes. This company of musicians, percussionists and rhythm tap dancers will perform in Page Theatre at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 2.

Students raise money and Cardinal pride

Congratulations go to the three winners of the Movie Nest liquidation raffle, Gary Borash, Vanessa Grams and Stephanie Binot. These three students each won popcorn, candy and a 2-liter of pop to accompany the movies they purchased as part of the sale. Proceeds from the Movie Nest liquidation will go toward future student-run business ventures. Thanks go to all students, faculty and staff who purchased movies last week. A special thanks goes to the library for purchasing the remaining movies left over from the sale.

The other section of Entrepreneurship has chosen the winning design for the Pride T contest. Congratulations go to Tom Walsh and Caroline Stringer, the designers. The winning design will be revealed to the SMU community in early October. Orders for shirts will be taken throughout October and November. Members of both Entrepreneurship classes will be modeling Pride Ts around campus later this month. All proceeds will be donated to the Winona Humane Society.

SMU music faculty to perform at marine art museum

“A Celebration of Words, Music, and Images” — featuring William Neil, artistic director and 2008 McKnight Visiting Composer with the American Composers Forum — will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

New works by SMU Music Department faculty Dr. Patrick O’Shea and A. Eric Heukeshoven will be performed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven and WSU faculty Dan Sheridan, along with Ariane Lydon, Tim Britton, and Devin McCabe.

Tickets are $18.96 ($9.48 for students). A reception prepared by MyChef Creations will follow the concert.

For more information, call 800-822-4373.

Play about Gaza is student senior project

“Seven Jewish Children,” a chamber theatre piece about Gaza, written by Caryl Churchill, will be performed at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 2-4 at the studio theatre. The freeform play is Bernadette Raspante’s senior theatre graduation project.

First ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ has Halloween theme

This fall the SMU Volunteer Committee will use funds from the “Let’s Do Lunch” events for Volunteer Services Food Shelf, and “Jeans for a Cause” funds will go toward student assistance, especially first generation students.

The first Let’s Do Lunch “Boo”fet will be Friday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Business Office and Academic Skills and Academic Advising. The Cabinet will host a Let’s Do Lunch on Dec. 4. If your department or office would like to host a “Let’s Do Lunch” second semester, contact Laurie Haase at Ext. 1464. The volunteer committee provides water, plates, napkins, silverware and desserts. Hosts are asked to bring food for the main course.

San Miguel visit nears

Saint Mary’s will host San Miguel students Monday, Oct. 5, through Thursday, Oct. 8.

San Miguel is a Christian Brother’s mission school, part of a nationwide network of schools dedicated to teaching underserved populations of urban and rural school children.

The goals of this visit are to acquaint these children with college life and begin to inspire them to consider post-secondary education. The program also gives Saint Mary’s students – particularly education students – the opportunity to work with urban children from another culture.

The Office of Campus Ministry will be organizing a faculty/staff SOUL trip to San Miguel schools later this year.

Students can sign up for SOUL trips

Students are encouraged to sign up for SOUL (Serving Others United in Love) trips during October break. The cost is $40, and there are scholarships available. Spots are limited so sign up now in the Office of Campus Ministry.

One SOUL trip will visit Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities, San Miguel Middle School, and Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis. This trip will embrace social issues such as poverty, homelessness, and education.

Or, experience the outdoors like never before on a SOUL trip that blends service with current food justice issues. Students will visit local organic farmers, homes that are built out of sustainable materials, and relax in the serenity of Whitewater State Park while planting trees to reduce air pollutants.

Benefit planned for Griffin family

A benefit for Bob Griffin, husband of Crystal Griffin, who works in maintenance, will be Saturday, Oct. 24.

Bob Griffin is paralyzed from a staph infection in his spine. The benefit will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lewiston Community Center. There will be a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., as well as a live auction at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a DJ.

The menu will include pulled pork, beans, salad and a roll for $10, with dessert available for purchase. Tickets are available in maintenance.

Auction items or monetary donations can be brought to the Maintenance Department or Business Office.

Saint Mary’s to make a difference on Oct. 24

In recognition of national “Make a Difference Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Services group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service. Mark it on your calendar!

Approximately 150 Saint Mary’s University students will be teamed up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help groups and organizations on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of “Make a Difference Day.” For more information, call Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936 or e-mail volunteerservices@smumn.edu.

‘Lasallian Day of Service’ is Oct. 24

The Saint Mary’s University Alumni Association and its board of directors are sponsoring a national volunteer service day called “Lasallian Day of Service” on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Numerous groups of alumni will come together through the spirit of the Lasallian mission of service to others while participating in service projects in their hometowns and neighborhoods.

The Alumni Association has arranged volunteer opportunities in Chicago, the Twin Cities and Winona.

For more information and to register, go to www.smumn.edu/lasalliandayofservice.aspx.

Alumni are encouraged to contact fellow Saint Mary’s classmates and friends and organize their own service projects. Alumni can use the registration form to notify the university of projects.

Library ‘Brown Bag It’ topic is time saving

The next “Brown Bag It” event at the Fitzgerald Library will be held 12:45-1:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 in the McEnery Center.

The topic will be “Not Enough Hours in the Day: Time-saving Tools & Services at the Fitz.”
Bring your own lunch.

Windley-Daoust published in Catholic weekly

Susan Windley-Daoust of the Theology Department has an article published in the Oct. 5 2009, issue of America Magazine: The National Catholic Weekly, “A Fiery Gift: A Meditation on Birth and the Spiritual Life.”

The article is published online at www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=11891.

Additionally, she was interviewed on the topic for the weekly America podcast, available at www.americamagazine.org/content/podcast/podcast-index.cfm?series_id=1120.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc., with special guest Larry Price at the piano, will be performing 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern in La Crosse, Wis.

Saint Mary's annual Fall Frolic is Saturday

The 22nd Fall Frolic 5K fun run/walk will be held during Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event is free to SMU students, faculty and staff, but is open to the community as well. Typically close to 500 people participate; competitors of all levels (including walkers) are welcome.

Registration will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in SMU’s Toner Student Center. The race begins at 10 a.m. SMU participants will receive a free T-shirt.

Registration forms — as well as a complete weekend schedule — are available online at www.smumn.edu/familyweekend.

Family Weekend, which runs Sept. 25-27, includes a full slate of activities. In previous years, as many as 1,000 visitors have come onto campus for Family Weekend music and theatre events, sporting events, the Fall Frolic, and other games and activities.

SMU offers full weekend of student performances

Three student performances — a jazz concert, a choir and band performance, and a staged comedy — highlight Family Weekend.

• The the Department of Theatre and Dance, under the direction of Judy Myers, will stage “Fallen Angels” Sept. 24-27 at Page Theatre. This three-act comedy takes place in the 1920s and follows best friends Julia and Jane as they wait for a visit from Maurice, a French seducer who had affairs with both women before they were married. While their husbands play golf, the women quarrel, make up, and get a little tipsy on champagne. They then must face their husbands, who unexpectedly return early. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 24-26, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

• SMU jazz groups will kick off their year with a fall blast at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in Figliulo Recital Hall. Jazz Combo I (a new and hot jazz septet) will fire off the show with jazz classics like Horace Silver’s “The Preacher” and the Miles Davis classic “Freddie The Freeloader.” The 18-piece Jazz Ensemble follows with some great selections and soloists including “Keep The Stick,” a new Dean Sorenson composition that will feature trombonist Tom Briese of Rochester, Minn. They will also perform “The Nasty Blues” by Mike Carubia, featuring many of the soloists in the band; “Smack Dab in the Middle” from Count Basie’s book; and “Blue Skies,” arranged by Mark Taylor. Both groups are directed by professor of music Dr. John Paulson. Two jazz workshop combos directed by Dr. Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven will play for a reception following the concert in the Toner Student Center Lounge. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

•The SMU Concert Band will join the choirs for a 2 p.m. concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at Page Theatre. The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea, and the Women's Choir, directed by Lindsy O’Shea, will present works in English, Latin and the African Xhosa languages. The SMU Band will start the year by featuring two Minnesota composers’ works, “The Jig is Up” by Dan Kallman, and “Jazz March” by Frank Bencriscutto. Both works feature the percussion section. To round out the program, a beautiful setting of the traditional Irish hymn-tune “Be Thou My Vision,” will be performed, as well as music from “Offenbach” arranged by John Bourgeois (former director of the U.S. Marine Band), and the “Galop (from Genevieve de Brabant).” Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Tickets to all three performances are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org. Tickets are also available at the door.

Faculty or staff are eligible for two free tickets to any SMU music or theatre and dance events. To get your free tickets, you must call or stop by the box office.

Buckets and Tap Shoes show Oct. 2 sold out

Tickets are sold out for the first Page Series event, Buckets and Tap Shoes.

This company of musicians, percussionists and rhythm tap dancers will perform in Page Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.

The group uses five-gallon buckets, metal cans, barrels, found objects and tap shoes to create rhythms. They also mix in original live funk music, improvisation and some magic tricks.
Members of the troupe will lead a tap dance workshop at Valéncia Arts Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.1. For more information about fees, dress, and skill levels required, call Ext. 5501.

For more information about other Page Series events, go to www.pagetheatre.org.

First annual disc golf classic is Sept. 26

The first annual Disc Golf Classic, a two-person best shot scramble, will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Woods. Check-in is from 10:30 to 11 a.m., a disc golf clinic begins at 11 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 11:20 a.m.

The fee is $20 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, a T-shirt, energy drink, lunch and a chance to win prizes, including a scooter.

Entries are limited to 36 teams or 72 players. Drop off your entry fee to Winona Radio, 752 Bluffview Circle in Winona, or go to www.winonaradio.com. For more information, call 452-4000.

SMU music faculty to perform at marine art museum

“A Celebration of Words, Music, and Images” — featuring William Neil, artistic director and 2008 McKnight Visiting Composer with the American Composers Forum — will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

The event will include six world premieres performed by some of the most gifted classical and folk musicians in the region. The performance will feature six distinct musical perspectives on the themes so sensitively expressed by the poets James Armstrong (poet laureate for the city of Winona), Chad Mikal Oness, and Elizabeth Oness.

“A Celebration of Words, Music, and Image” features the Duisigh Ensemble, a consortium of classical and folk musicians whose work is inspired by the city of Winona. New works by SMU Music Department faculty Dr. Patrick O’Shea and A. Eric Heukeshoven will be performed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven and WSU faculty Dan Sheridan, along with Ariane Lydon, Tim Britton, and Devin McCabe.

Tickets are $18.96 ($9.48 for students). A reception prepared by MyChef Creations will follow the concert.

For more information, call 800-822-4373.

Play about Gaza is student senior project

“Seven Jewish Children,” a chamber theatre piece about Gaza, written by Caryl Churchill, will be performed at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 2-4 at the studio theatre. The freeform play is Bernadette Raspante’s senior theatre graduation project.

Saint Mary’s art show titled ‘A History of the Plains’

St. Cloud artist David Sebberson is exhibiting a portion of his on-going series, “A History of the Plains,” through Sept. 27 at the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

A closing reception for the artist will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the galleries. Admission is free and open to the public, and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call Ext. 1652.

First ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ has Halloween theme

This fall the SMU Volunteer Committee will use funds from the “Let’s Do Lunch” events for Volunteer Services Food Shelf, and “Jeans for a Cause” funds will go toward student assistance, especially first generation students.

The first Let’s Do Lunch “Boo”fet will be Friday, Oct. 30, hosted by the Business Office and Academic Skills and Academic Advising. The Cabinet will host a Let’s Do Lunch on Dec. 4. If your department or office would like to host a “Let’s Do Lunch” second semester, contact Laurie Haase at Ext. 1464. The volunteer committee provides water, plates, napkins, silverware and desserts. Hosts are asked to bring food for the main course.

A thanks to faculty and staff from Young Alumni Weekend

Laura Eggert '08 and Abby Rosenthal '08 met with Dr. Mary Fox and Father Andrew Fabian during Young Alumni Weekend.

The inaugural Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 11-13, was a success!

Thanks to faculty and staff for attending and for their continuous support throughout the weekend. Many young alums have expressed their gratitude for being given the opportunity to reconnect with people who made such an impact on their lives.

Throughout the weekend, more than 100 young alumni and guests came back to the Winona Campus to participate in the weekend events. Photos will be posted online at www.smumn.edu/youngalumni.aspx.

Page Series receives grant from Community Foundation

Saint Mary’s will receive $3,000 from the Winona Community Foundation to support the 2009-2010 Page Series educational programming. Each year, on average, over 3,000 grade-school students from the region attend educational arts programming in the Page Theatre.

Students can sign up for SOUL trips

Students are encouraged to sign up for SOUL (Serving Others United in Love) trips during October break. The cost is $40, and there are scholarships available. Spots are limited so sign up now in the Office of Campus Ministry.

One SOUL trip will visit Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities, San Miguel Middle School, and Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis. This trip will embrace social issues such as poverty, homelessness, and education.

Or, experience the outdoors like never before on a SOUL trip that blends service with current food justice issues. Students will visit local organic farmers, homes that are built out of sustainable materials, and relax in the serenity of Whitewater State Park while planting trees to reduce air pollutants.

Benefit planned for Griffin family

A benefit for Bob Griffin, husband of Crystal Griffin, who works in maintenance, will be Saturday, Oct. 24.

Bob Griffin is paralyzed from a staph infection in his spine.

The benefit will begin at 4 p.m. at the Lewiston Community Center. There will be a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., as well as a live auction at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a DJ.

The menu will include pulled pork, beans, salad and a roll for $10, with dessert available for purchase. Tickets are available in maintenance.

Auction items or monetary donations can be brought to the Maintenance Department or Business Office.

Saint Mary’s to make a difference on Oct. 24

In recognition of national “Make a Difference Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Services group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service. Mark it on your calendar!

Approximately 150 Saint Mary’s University students will be teamed up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help groups and organizations on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of “Make a Difference Day.” For more information, call Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936 or e-mail volunteerservices@smumn.edu.

Session details student study abroad opportunities

An information session for all affiliated study abroad programs will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Saint Mary’s Hall Room 132.

For more information, contact Phil Hull at Ext. 1447 or phull@smumn.edu.

MIASMU begins its 21st academic year

September 14 marked the beginning of the 21st academic year of MIASMU at Tangaza Collage in Nairobi-Kenya. The Semester began with 20 students from 10 countries. Three courses being taught are: African Culture: An overview; African Marriage and Family: Challenge and Change; and Sage Philosophy: the Roots of African Philosophy.

Since 1990, MIASMU has registered more than 900 students at various academic levels and has graduated 11 students with Masters of Arts Degrees (MA) in African Studies and two with Masters of African Studies Degree (MAS). Also, 134 certificates for successful completion of three courses have been awarded along with 94 diplomas for five courses, including African Culture: an Overview; and African Traditional Religion.

MIASMU continues to make SMU present in Nairobi-Kenya. In addition, the Institute makes a unique contribution towards personal transformation, global peaceful coexistence and development. As one of the alumni said, “MIASMU found me in cultural adolescence and initiated me into adulthood.”