Saint Mary’s helps sponsor Mid West Music Fest

The first Mid West Music Fest, scheduled for July 30-31, will bring together more than 50 bands and musical acts at various venues around Winona to raise funds for three local non-profit organizations: Winona SEMCAC Head Start, Winona Fine Arts Commission and Winona360.

Saint Mary’s is proud to support SMU alumni by sponsoring Koo Koo Kanga Roo’s performance in the Fest. Swing Inc., which features Eric Heukeshoven and Dr. John Paulson from the Music Department, and The Wet Bandits, which features Adam Stasica from the Office of Admission, are also on the roster.

As part of efforts to raise money for playground development at Semcac Head Start, a portion of the festival at the Lake Park Bandshell will cater specifically to children and families. There will be live music and entertainment as well as hands-on activities for children. SMU alum Emerald Hulsing will be presenting a workshop as part of the event.

A two-day all-access pass is $20 and up to two children under the age of 10 are permitted with each all-access pass. Admission for individual shows will range from $5 to $10 at the door.

For more information, go to www.midwestmusicfest.org.

McCullough to read at International Poetry Festival

Ken McCullough, assistant director of Academic Advising, director of the PASS program, and Winona’s Poet Laureate, has been invited to read his poetry at the 20th International Poetry Festival of Medellin (Colombia), the largest event of its kind in the world. Nearly 1,000 poets from 158 countries around the world, from every continent, have participated in the 20 years of the festival.

In previous festivals, such luminaries as Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka (Senegal), former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, and Yevgeny Yevtushenko (Russia) have presented their work. This year, 71 poets from 36 countries will participate. The festival runs from July 8-17, with readings and various other presentations throughout the day in a wide variety of venues. The opening and closing ceremonies have grown to the extent that they are now conducted in Medellin’s municipal soccer stadium.

McCullough will give four readings of his poetry during the festival. Each poet reads in his or her original language and then professional actors perform translations of the work in Spanish.

The International Poetry Festival of Medellin began in 1991 as an antidote to the prevailing atmosphere of violence in the city between governmental forces, paramilitary and guerrilla groups, and the drug cartels under the aegis of Pablo Escobar. The emphasis of the festival continues to be peace, and the influence of the festival has spread throughout South America and the world; many similar festivals now exist based on this model. In 2006, the festival received the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize, awarded at the seat of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm.

St. Dennis named SGPP executive director for external affairs

Don St. Dennis is the new executive director for external affairs for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. St. Dennis has been a member of the adjunct faculty of the Master’s in Business Administration and comes to his new position with extensive background in marketing and communications. St. Dennis has worked on numerous corporate marketing and branding campaigns, with foundations in building partnerships with academic institutions, and with Catholic and Lasallian institutions in fundraising and marketing.

The executive director for external affairs is charged with the responsibility for increasing visibility and providing dynamic and creative outreach to the university’s friends and constituencies. In addition, the executive director will focus on fostering partnerships and leading a strong fundraising development initiative with SGPP alums, SGPP Advisory Board members, friends of SGPP, and individuals, corporations, and institutions within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

Student Life staff additions, changes announced

Dennis Gallagher will be joining the Student Life staff in July as dean of Campus Ministry. Dennis comes with considerable campus ministry and Lasallian experience including Lasallian Youth Corps, Lasallian Futures Assembly, Heuther presenter, Buttimer graduate and co-founder of Association of Lasallian Teachers for NY/NJ Lasallian Schools. Chris McClead and Lynn Streefland will be co-directors of Campus Ministry.

Additionally, Nikki Peters is now the Residence Life director and Brendan Dolan and Tim Fredrickson will be serving as area coordinators. Three new hall directors are arriving in July — Marc Hartmann living in Saint Benilde, Jenny Schmidt living in Skemp Hall and Stephen Craig living in Saint Edward’s Hall.

Searches are currently being conducted for a director of Student Activities and an Outdoor Leadership coordinator.

‘Let’s Do Ice Cream’ events set

The next “Let’s Do Ice Creams” — hosted by the Volunteer Committee — will be July 15 with sundaes and Aug. 12 with floats. Money raised will be used for scholarships for Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi

Trail Scamper set for July 31

The cross country teams will be hosting the sixth annual public SMU Trail Scamper on Saturday, July 31. The 4-mile run/walk is slated to begin at 9 a.m. on the trails.

Over the past five years, the Cardinal cross country teams have put on the SMU Trail Scamper as a fund-raising effort for their athletic programs.

The cost is $18 prior to July 17 and $20 thereafter. T-shirts will be presented to all participants, with awards being given to the top overall male and female competitors, as well as the top three finishers (male and female) in each age category. For more information, go to www.saintmaryssports.com.

Student nominated for KTTC '10 Who Make a Difference’

Saint Mary’s student Jay Olson of Plainview, Minn., was nominated by his peers for the KTTC’s “10 Who Make A Difference” Award. Olson was nominated for organizing multiple events in his hometown that raised money for children’s cancer research. A pre-med major, Olson hopes to go into cancer research. All 10 award winners were honored at Rochester Fest. To see KTTC’s segment on Olson, go to www.kttc.com/Global/searchresults.asp? vendor=ez&qu=jay+olson and click on the first story.

Tournament of Hope basketball fundraiser nears

Saint Mary’s is helping to sponsor the Tournament of Home basketball fundraiser Saturday, July 24. The event will include a 3-on-3 tournament, 3-point shootout and free-throw contest plus music, food, and face painting. All donations will go to the Red Cross Disaster relief program.

The tournament, which will be run 3 to 7 p.m., will be held at the East End Recreation Center, 210 E. Zumbro St.

Participants of all ages are invited and asked to bring one non-perishable food item. Participation is $75 per team for the 3-on-3, with a maximum of four people per team. Individual registration is $20 per person. The 3-point shootout is $5 per person, and the free throw contest is $5 per person.

Participants can register online at http://tournamentofhope.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Tory Johnson at tjohnson@hbci.com or Eldridge McClatchey at exmccl01@smumn.edu.

Alum visits music class

Saint Mary’s alum Justin LeBreck visited Dr. John Paulson’s Music Business class as a guest speaker in April and passed on T-shirts bearing the name of his recording studio, Way Sound of Chicago. More information about the studio can be found at www.waysound.com.

Alum publishes book about Twins trivia

SMU alumnus Jim Hoey ’74 has recently published a book titled, “Minnesota Twins Trivia.” For all you Twins fans, autographed copies are available in the Alumni Office (Heffron Hall, Room 60) at a discounted rate of $17 each. Checks can be made payable to Jim Hoey.

Descriptions and review of the book are below.

Reviews
Jim Hoey’s “Twins Trivia” book is a must-have for fans across Twins Territory. The depth of the questions, creative concepts and attention to detail span the team’s 50 seasons in Minnesota. This book will challenge even the most passionate Twins fan. — Dave St. Peter, President, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

A 50th anniversary is the perfect time to relive some great moments. Jim Hoey has done a great job of it. His knowledge and love of the Twins comes to life in this book as his well-researched questions take us from 1961 to 2009 and from Bernie Allen to Jerry Zimmerman. —Dave Mona, co-host, WCCO Radio “Sports Huddle with Sid and Dave”

Product Description
Can you name the only Twin to be selected to the All-star game at three different positions? Jim Hoey has unearthed tidbits from every phase of the franchise’s history since their arrival in Minnesota in 1961. Names like Killebrew, Kaat, Puckett and Gaetti will delight seasoned readers while the current crop of stars, including Mauer and Morneau, are also well-represented.

Whelan and May show work in FASEM Exhibition

John Whelan and Monta May are exhibiting work at the 2nd annual Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota (FASEM) Exhibition — a juried, regional, professional visual art show that will run through July 29 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries at Saint Mary’s and in the Paul Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus.

River Arts Alliance partners to present workshop

The River Arts Alliance partners will present a day-long workshop titled “Winona’s Creative Potential: A Workshop to Examine Creative Community Building Strategies for Winona with Tom Borrup” Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Performance Center.

The event, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., will address the questions, “How does the new creative or knowledge economy impact Winona?” and “Does the city have assets that position it for success?”

Guest speaker Borrup will present a “creative community building strategies” process, which will include identifying Winona’s cultural assets, recognized and hidden. During a working lunch, participants will answer questions posed during the morning’s presentation. A synopsis of the lunchtime conversations will then suggest action steps for the community.

Borrup has been a leader and innovator in non-profit community and cultural work for more than 25 years. His work explores the intersections between culture, community building, and economic development. He consults with foundations, nonprofits and public agencies across the U.S. in strategic planning and program evaluation. Borrup has written articles for publications in the arts, city planning and philanthropy. His book, The Creative Community Builders’ Handbook, was released in July 2006, by Fieldstone Alliance (formerly Wilder Publishing). It tracks communities that have transformed their economic, social, and physical infrastructures through the arts, and includes a step-by-step planning guide.

More information about Borrup is available at: http://communityandculture.com.

The workshop is free to community members but registration is required by July 30 through the SMU Performance Center Box Office, Ext. 1715. An optional chicken, tuna, or veggie wrap boxed lunch is available for $13 but must be pre-purchased by July 30 through the box office.

Support for this day-long workshop is provided by the Saint Mary’s School of the Arts, The City of Winona Fine Arts Commission (pending), and (SEMAC) Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council in cooperation with the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature.

Tadie, Shanahan present at national conference

Dr. Joseph Tadie, Philosophy, and Dr. Jenny Shanahan, formerly of the Lasallian Honors Program, presented “Geophoto Adventure: Applying GPS data in Humanities Research” at the National Conference of the Council for Undergraduate Research at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc. with John Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven will perform 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 27 at Signatures Restaurant.

John Paulson’s Jazz Quartet performs Friday, July 16, with Kies & Co. at the Starlite Lounge in La Crosse, Wis.

Swing Inc., featuring Eric Heukeshoven and Larry Price, will perform 7 to 10 p.m. today, Friday, July 9, and Friday, July 16, at Signature’s Restaurant.

Sympathy to Beech family

Scott D. Beech, brother-in-law of Pat Beech, Alumni Relations Coordinator in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations and uncle to Krystal Beech (who attended SMU 2005-09) died Monday, July 5, 2010.

A funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. today, Friday, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston. Burial will be in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. today, Friday, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Beech family. Messages of condolences may be sent to Pat at Campus Box 21.

Welcome for Dumestre planned for today

A welcome for Marcel Dumestre, Ed.D., the new vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, June 25, in Mother Teresa Hall on the Twin Cities campus. The event will be connected by live video feed with Computer Lab 23 in the Hendrickson Center in Winona. Dr. Dumestre has returned from Rome and is looking forward to meeting the staff of SGPP and colleagues on the Winona campus.

Staff members are invited to stop by and welcome him. Refreshments will be served at both locations.

About 300 students attend New Student Orientation

Dr. Carolyn Ayers, English Department, meets with a student.

Students had their photos taken with parents and siblings during New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation, held June 12, 15 and 17, drew around 300 new students and families. Students were given tours, met with faculty advisors and attended a full schedule of events.

Homecoming schedule, awardees announced

During summer Homecoming festivities, Saint Mary’s will honor outstanding alumni Saturday, June 26.

This year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient is Dr. Jane (Weydert ’86) Homeyer of Reston, Va. Lasallian Service Awards will go to James Cunningham ’49 of Coos Bay, Ore., and Christine (Coglianese’ 93) Collins of Orland Park, Ill. Additionally, Timothy Horan ’70 of Plymouth, Minn., will receive the Alumni Appreciation Award. All four will be honored during a reception Saturday, June 26.

Approximately 300 alumni, family and friends will return to their alma mater for Homecoming festivities, which begin Friday, June 25, and run throughout the weekend.

2010 HOMECOMING HONOREES:

Distinguished Alumna

Dr. Jane (Weydert ’86) Homeyer
Reston, Va

Jane (Weydert) Homeyer, Ph.D., began her career as a forensic scientist at the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory and was eventually promoted to the laboratory’s executive director. Five years into her career, she joined the FBI in its laboratory division as the unit chief of the Forensic Science Training Unit in Quantico, Va. Homeyer assumed her current position as director of Competencies and Standards for the Central Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Human Capital Officer of the Director of National Intelligence in April 2006. She is responsible for establishing common competencies and standards for the IC workforce to help unify the IC agencies.

Alumni Appreciation

Timothy Horan '70
Plymouth, Minn.

Tim Horan’s dedication to Saint Mary’s University can never be questioned. He has generously shared his time and talents with SMU by first serving as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors from 2001-2003 and then on the Board of Trustees from 2004-2009. But his involvement doesn’t stop there. Horan is also a former parent, phone volunteer, and fundraising volunteer. He is currently assisting the Office of Development with raising funds to endow the Brother Raphael Memorial Scholarship. A strong advocate of the university, Horan is also a loyal and dedicated benefactor.

Lasallian Service

James Cunningham '49
Coos Bay, Ore.

James Cunningham has educated the poor for more than 50 years. He spent 18 fulfilling years as a Christian Brother, but it was the eight years he spent working in Nicaragua that he found life-changing. There he witnessed intense poverty, extreme poor living conditions and severe illness. He soon recognized that teaching these students had to extend beyond the classroom and into their daily lives. One day, looking down on the school’s muddy fields, he realized these students needed a gymnasium. After a year of soliciting funds, he raised enough money to purchase a pre-fabricated gym. Cunningham’s college career began at Saint Mary’s at the tender age of 16; a life-long learner, he has attended classes in 16 colleges and universities in six states and two foreign countries. He has authored a book, “Education on the Wild Side,” about his years in Nicaragua, and he is in the process of publishing two more books.

Lasallian Service

Christine (Coglianese’ 93) Collins
Orland Park, Ill.

For the past 12 years, Christine (Coglianese) Collins has infused Lasallian ideals and faith-based values into her youth ministry group at Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park, Ill. Her work as a youth minister includes weekly liturgy and advanced faith exploration sessions. She also initiated summer service trips to Appalachia involving more than 100 high school students. This summer she is planning a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. In recognition for her efforts, Collins was awarded the Knights of Columbus Regnum Caeli Award in 2000. In 2008, she was presented with the Catholic Charities Vincentian Award and was also recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago for her and her group’s work with soup kitchens in the Chicago area. She also currently serves on the Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate V Leadership Award Committee.

Some of the other Homecoming events are:

Friday, June 25
9 a.m. to Noon — Golf Outing, Bridges Golf Club ($65 per person)

Saturday, June 26
7:45 to 8:30 a.m. — Gilmore Gallop 5K Run, registration near the gazebo

Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Family Picnic on Max Molock Field

5 p.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel

6 p.m. — Alumni Reception, Dinner & Awards Ceremony in Toner Student Center, Dining Room
8:30 to 11 p.m. — Reunion Party in Toner Student Center, President’s Lounge

Sunday, June 27
9:30 a.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel

Faculty and staff are invited to attend these events. This year, we will celebrate anniversary classes that end in 0 or 5, the golden anniversary class of 1960, and the 25th anniversary class of 1985. To view a complete schedule of events, go to www.smumn.edu/homecoming.

DeFries named director for undergraduate admission

Brandi DeFries, Ed.D., has been named the new director for undergraduate admission on the Winona Campus. She will begin July 19.

DeFries was hired after a national search was conducted. She is currently vice president for enrollment management at Mount Marty College, S.D., serving in that position since 2003. Previously, she was a counselor at Augustana College (S.D.) and then admission counselor, assistant director for admission, and director for admission at MMC before rising to vice president.

She recently completed her coursework on her Ed.D. from the University of South Dakota with an emphasis in Adult & Higher Education.

100 students tour campus for MPCC week

Saint Mary's is one of 17 private schools participating in Minnesota Private College week June 21-25. Saint Mary’s has hosted about 100 students and their families for tours of campus and meetings with admission counselors this week.

Michener appointed director of Lasallian Honors Program

Dr. Christian Michener, professor of English, has been appointed director of the Lasallian Honors Program. Dr. Michener, a regular instructor in the honors program and formerly associate dean for general education, has been a member of the Saint Mary’s faculty since 1995. He replaces Dr. Jenny Olin Shanahan.

Saint Mary’s helps sponsor Mid West Music Fest

The first Mid West Music Fest, scheduled for July 30-31, will bring together more than 50 bands and musical acts at various venues around Winona to raise funds for three local non-profit organizations: Winona SEMCAC Head Start, Winona Fine Arts Commission and Winona360.

Saint Mary’s is proud to support SMU alumni by sponsoring Koo Koo Kanga Roo’s performance in the Fest. Swing Inc., which features Eric Heukeshoven and Dr. John Paulson from the Music Department, and The Wet Bandits, which features Adam Stasica from the Office of Admission, are also on the roster.

“Our goal is to produce an all-ages, alcohol-free community event that really has a little something for everyone.” said Sam Brown, the festival founder.

An event for children is also in the works. A two-day all-access pass is $20 and up to two children under the age of 10 are permitted with each all-access pass. Admission for individual shows will range from $5 to $10 at the door.

For more information, go to www.midwestmusicfest.org.

Thanks to parade volunteers

As part of visibility initiative, the Communication and Marketing Office entered two floats for this year’s Steamboat Days parade Sunday, June 20. Thanks go to all the volunteers who gave out fold-up fliers, provided music, drove vehicles, helped blow up balloons and served as the Cardinal mascot!

‘Let’s Do Ice Cream’ events set

The next “Let’s Do Ice Creams” — hosted by the Volunteer Committee — will be July 15 with sundaes and Aug. 12 with floats. Money raised will be used for scholarships for Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.

Charron to speak at Chamber Network Nite

July’s Chamber Network Nite Tuesday, July 6, will include a special reception with brief comments from Michael Charron, dean of the School of the Arts and chair of the Minnesota State Arts Board, and Paul Barnes, producing director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival, at 5:30 p.m. at the WSU Performing Arts Center. The presentation is titled “Winona, the Arts and the Economy: What’s the Big Secret?” “Othello” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets are $15 through the Chamber.

Ames Municipal Band to perform Heukeshoven piece

“The Elephant and the Fly,” a duet for piccolo and tuba arranged for concert band by SMU music instructor A. Eric Heukeshoven, will be performed by the Ames (Iowa) Municipal Band in the Durham Bandshell on Thursday, July 1, at 8 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. “The Elephant and the Fly” was originally composed by Henri Kling (1842-1918) and scored for military band. Heukeshoven’s arrangement for modern concert band has been performed by numerous bands across the U.S. including a 1998 performance by the Winona Municipal Band with Janet and Eric Heukeshoven as the soloists.

A podcast of the Ames Municipal Band performance will be available from KASI 1430 AM at:
www.1430kasi.com/cc-common/podcast.html

Price presents workshop for Diocese of St. Cloud

Larry Price of the Business Department and Institute of Pastoral Ministries was invited to present a workshop to the members of the tribunal for the Diocese of St. Cloud on the role of the Defender of the Bond in tribunals cases.

The presentation, given on June 8 at the Chancery for the St. Cloud Diocese, was very well received. Price notes that, in addition to the warm hospitality extended by the Diocese of St. Cloud, a highlight of the trip was a personal tour of the St. John’s campus given by Father Virgil Helmin (Judicial Vicar) who is an alumni of St. John’s College. After learning about the St. John’s Bible project, Price was also fortunate to see the work in progress a few weeks later at the Science Museum in St. Paul, where it is on display together with a Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.

Trail Scamper set for July 31

The cross country teams will be hosting the sixth annual public SMU Trail Scamper on Saturday, July 31. The 4-mile run/walk is slated to begin at 9 a.m. on the trails.

Over the past five years, the Cardinal cross country teams have put on the SMU Trail Scamper as a fund-raising effort for their athletic programs.

The cost is $18 prior to July 17 and $20 thereafter. T-shirts will be presented to all participants, with awards being given to the top overall male and female competitors, as well as the top three finishers (male and female) in each age category.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc. with John Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven will perform 7 to 10 p.m. July 9 and Aug. 27 at Signatures Restaurant and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. today, Friday, June 25, at the Canadian Honker Restaurant in Rochester.

John Paulson’s Jazz Quartet performs Friday, July 16, with Kies & Co. at the Starlite Lounge in La Crosse, Wis.

Tournament of Hope basketball fundraiser nears

Saint Mary’s is helping to sponsor the Tournament of Home basketball fundraiser Saturday, July 24. The event will include a 3-on-3 tournament, 3-point shootout and free-throw contest plus music, food, and face painting. All donations will go to the Red Cross Disaster relief program.

The tournament, which will be run 3 to 7 p.m., will be held at the East End Recreation Center, 210 E. Zumbro St.

Participants of all ages are invited and asked to bring one non-perishable food item. Participation is $75 per team for the 3-on-3, with a maximum of four people per team. Individual registration is $20 per person. The 3-point shootout is $5 per person, and the free throw contest is $5 per person.

Register online at http://tournamentofhope.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Tory Johnson at tjohnson@hbci.com or Eldridge McClatchey at exmccl01@smumn.edu.

Tristano to participate in seminar in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Richard Tristano, professor of History, has been chosen to participate in a seminar titled “Ancient Greece in the Modern College Classroom” sponsored by the Center for Hellenistic Studies and the Council of Independent Colleges. The seminar, funded by the Gladys Krieble Demas Foundation, offers participants an opportunity to extend their knowledge of ancient sources and develop strategies for incorporating them into their courses. Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones professor of Classical Greek Literature and professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University, and Kenneth Scott Morrell, associate professor and chair of Greek and Roman Studies at Rhodes College, will lead the seminar on “Herodotus' Histories as Literature” in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7-11. There were nearly 100 applicants for 24 spaces in the seminar.

Whelan and May show work in FASEM Exhibition

John Whelan and Monta May are exhibiting work at the 2nd annual Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota (FASEM) Exhibition — a juried, regional, professional visual art show that will run through July 29 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries at Saint Mary’s and in the Paul Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus.

Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) hosted its annual Taste of International Cuisine fundraiser on June 13, and SMU supported this event by sponsoring a table. Project FINE is a local, private, non-profit organization that has been serving refugees and immigrants in Winona County since 1990.

Lupita Garza, International Admission, is a Project FINE Board Member. Fatima Said, executive director of Project FINE is pictured to left of Garza. Other SMU staff attending included, from left: Brit Wagner, International Center; Edith Galvez, Countdown to College; Ken Pellegrini, Domestic Admission; Katie Trnka, Domestic Admission; and Brother Ed Siderewicz, assistant to the President for First Generation and Lasallian Initiatives.

Wedding congratulations

Betty Bethke, Education Department, and Russell Kube were married May 1 in Rhinelander, Wis. Her new e-mail is bkube@smumn.edu.

Sympathy to Knauss family

Neil Knauss, father-in-law of Joe Kouba, Maintenance Department, died Friday, June 18. The funeral service was held in Waseca, Minn. The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Knauss family.

Next ‘Campus Notes’ in two weeks

Look ahead on your calendars. The next ‘Campus Notes’ comes out Friday, July 9, and deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 7. Contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.

About 300 students to attend New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is planned for Saturday, June 12; Tuesday, June 15; and Thursday, June 17. Close to 300 new students and families will be on campus during these days. Events run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a schedule or more information, go to www.smumn.edu/nso. For more information, contact Jason Richter, Ext. 1648, or jrichter@smumn.edu.

Homecoming schedule announced

The 2010 Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for June 25–27.

Some of the weekend events are:

Friday, June 25
9 a.m. to Noon — Golf Outing, Bridges Golf Club ($65 per person)

Saturday, June 26
7:45 to 8:30 a.m. — Gilmore Gallop 5K Run, registration near Max Molock Field

Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Family Picnic on Max Molock Field

5 p.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel

6 pm— Alumni Reception, Dinner & Awards Ceremony in Toner Student Center, Dining Room

Award Recipients:
• Dr. Jane (Weydert ’86) Homeyer — Distinguished Alumna
• James Cunningham ’49 — Lasallian Service
• Christine (Coglianese ’93) Collins — LaSallian Service
• Timothy Horan ’70 — Alumni Appreciation

8:30 to 11 p.m. — Reunion Party in Toner Student Center, President’s Lounge

Sunday, June 27
9:30 a.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel

Faculty and staff are invited to attend these events. This year, we will celebrate anniversary classes that end in 0 or 5, the golden anniversary class of 1960, and the 25th anniversary class of 1985. To view a complete schedule of events, go to www.smumn.edu/homecoming. To register, contact the Alumni Office at Ext. 1499 or go to http://forms.smumn.edu/sitepages/pid4093.php by June 15.

Oanes appointed director Of SMU’s Fitzgerald Library

Laura Oanes of Forest City, Iowa, has been appointed director of the Fitzgerald Library, effective July 6. Oanes replaces Sandra Beth who retired in May of 2009. Rachel Thomas served as interim library director during the 2009-10 academic year.

Oanes was most recently director of the Waldorf College library in Forest City. Previously, she was a user services librarian at Waldorf, and helped develop the information skills portion of the first-year seminar for incoming students.

As Saint Mary’s new head librarian, Oanes has a vision for the service and leadership role of the library in support of Lasallian education. “She brings a strong orientation to work with students and faculty, a collaborative leadership style, a deep understanding of trends in library and information sciences, and administrative skills,” said Dr. Tom Mans, vice president for Academic Affairs.

Oanes earned her Master’s in Library and Information Science from UW – Milwaukee in 2008. Her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in psychology was earned at Mankato State University. She also studied at UW – Eau Claire and UW – Madison. She is active in the American Library Association and is currently an intern with the ALA Committee for Literacy. In Forest City, she was a member of the Forest City Community School Board and was active with various community library and literacy projects.

Faculty, staff attend SOUL trip May 12-14

Faculty and staff completed a SOUL trip to Chicago May 12-14. The trip engaged participants with the San Miguel schools in Chicago. Attending were: Denise Hamernik and Adrianne Olson of Communication and Marketing; Dominic Lawrence of Development; Dr. Joe Tadie, Philosophy; and Dr. Casey Finnerty, Chemistry.

The trip gave participants a direct experience with the mission and people of the San Miguel schools — to witness, to listen, and to serve “together and by association.” At the same time, such a visit demonstrates to the San Miguel communities a sincere commitment to understanding and providing access and support for their students when it comes time for them to attend college.

Students complete service trip to Guatemala

Saint Mary's students at the Mayan ruins of Zacaleu. Since their return, the Volcano Pacaya, has erupted and Guatemala has also experienced severe flooding.

Diana Lundeen with children of the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos school and orphanage.

Nine Saint Mary’s students, joined by Chris McClead, director of SMU’s Campus Ministry, completed a Serving One Another United with Love (SOUL) trip to Guatemala May 9-19.

The students, including Abby Voigt, Allison Stephens, Shannon Nelson, Rachel Elbert, John Speedling, Kelly Holt, Diana Lundeen, Ellen Bina and Emily DeWitt, traveled to Antigua, Huehuetenago and San Lucas Toliman to see how some Guatemalans live from day to day.

This trip was intended to ignite a flame on the Winona campus for the life and work of Brother James Miller, a 1966 Saint Mary’s alumnus who was killed while serving in Guatemala in 1982. Brother James has been designated a “Servant of God” and is being considered for sainthood.
The trip’s objectives were:

• To inspire students to live a life dedicated to others by visiting the Brother James Miller House, the school for the indigenous in Huehuetenango, and reflect on how their lives might also serve the common good.

• To provide students with an opportunity to see various non-profit organizations serving the marginalized of Guatemala.

• To have students connect to the Lasallian family and witness the Lasallian mission specifically with the communities of Antigua and Huehuetenango.

Social justice issues encountered included: global solidarity, poverty, education, immigration, advocacy, fair wages, and economic policies in a global market.

Saint Mary’s alum is president of NHL champion Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks captured their first Stanley Cup championship in 49 years with their 4-2 series win over the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday evening, and for the first time ever, a Saint Mary’s University alum will have his name etched on Lord Stanley's Cup.

John McDonough ’75 was named president of the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 20, 2007. Under his guidance, which Forbes Magazine has labeled the “Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever,” the Blackhawks put an end to that 49-year Stanley Cup drought, earning their first title since 1961.

McDonough was also instrumental in bringing the NHL’s 2009 Winter Classic to Chicago, an outdoor contest which pitted the Blackhawks against the Detroit Red Wings in front of 40,818 fans at Wrigley Field on Jan. 1, 2009. The game attracted 4.4 million U.S. viewers, making it the most-watched NHL game in nearly 34 years, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Prior to joining the Blackhawks, McDonough served as senior VP for marketing and president of the Chicago Cubs. During his tenure, the Cubs won the 2007 National League Central Division title.

SMU hosts Trinona Kids Triathlon June 12

Saint Mary’s will host the Trinona Kids Triathlon, a swim/bike/run triathlon for kids ages 5-13 on Saturday, June 12. Starting waves will be based on age. Each triathlete will swim first in the SMU pool, go directly to bicycling, and finish the competition running around the outdoor track.

Participation reached the 150-child maximum. Trinona has reached capacity as well at more than 500 participants June 12-13.

For more information, go to www.trinona.com/trinona-kids.php.

Faculty, staff changes

New Employees:
• Marcel Dumestre, June 1, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, vice president
• Nhia Xiong, May 28, Campus Safety,assistant director
• Susan Schroetke, May 24, custodian
• Lawrence Gorrell, May 24, Twin Cities program director in Human Development
• Ryan Ballanger, May 10, iT Network/Server technician

Leaving:
• David Hajoglou, May 31, Computer Systems administrator
• David Warner, May 31, Outdoor Leadership coordinator
• Daniel Olsen, May 12, Theology, assistant professor
• Charlotte Kwosek, April 16, custodian

Summer camps bring in more than 1,000 youth

SMU’s summer camps — including volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, and boys’ and girls’ diving will bring about 300 youth this summer. SMU also hosts the Mid-States Swim Camp, PDP Hockey School and NIKE Boys’ Basketball camps and the Lasallian Youth Gathering, drawing another 765 youth. For more information, go to www.smumn.edu/camps.

HCO presents ‘Cinderella’ in Page Theatre

Home and Community Options will present Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Saint Mary’s Page Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors older than 62 or youth younger than 12. Performances are 7 p.m. June 17-19 and June 21-23 or 5 p.m. June 20. For tickets, call the box office at Ext. 1715 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Diocese hosts events at Saint Mary’s

The Winona Diocese hosted "Diocesan Ministry Days 2010" at Saint Mary’s June 10-11. Approximately 200 people attended the conference for all ministers — priests and laypeople — in the diocese of Winona.

Parade volunteers needed

As part of Saint Mary’s visibility initiative, the Communication and Marketing Office is entering two floats for this year’s Steamboat Days parade, and two more volunteers are needed to help pass out SMU fold-up Frisbees. The Communication and Marketing Department has been rigorously testing them and can attest to their high fun factor and extreme durability.

The parade, which will be held Sunday, June 20 (Father’s Day), begins at 12:30 p.m., and SMU is No. 15.

Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt (please let Deb Nahrgang know your size), and cold beverages will be provided.

A brave soul is also needed to wear the mascot outfit (only sitting down, waving and staying cool is required)!

If you’re interested in helping, or would like more details, please let Nahrgang know.

Faculty and staff participate in formation summer programs

This summer, members of the Saint Mary’s faculty, staff and administration will participate in various national and international Lasallian formation and international study programs. This participation is one way Saint Mary’s is promoting a culture that develops the professional competence and commitment of its members and works to enhance its Lasallian Catholic mission and culture.

First to occur is the fourth International Lasallian University Leadership Program sponsored by IALU, which will be held June 6-19 at the international center of the Christian Brothers in Rome. Attending the program are: Dr. Marcel Dumestre, vice president of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs; Dr. Elizabeth Throop, dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences; Dr. Kevin Rickert, associate professor of philosophy; and Simon Wachera, registrar at CTIE, Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Roxanne Eubank, SGPP professor and director of the Lasallian Studies Program, is the coordinator of the 2010 IALU Rome program. Dr. Mary Catherine Fox, professor of interdisciplinary studies, is a member of the IALU staff this summer.

Next, 12 persons will participate in the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies from June 27-July 9, at St. Mary’s College of California. Attending Buttimer I are Dr. Rich Germundsen, associate director of the Ed.D program; Dr. Elizabeth Seebach, associate professor of psychology; Kathy Pederson, business office; Matt Nowakowski, director of the MBA program; and Dr. Rose Beal, associate professor of theology. Returning to Buttimer II are: Chris McClead, director of Campus Ministry; Dr. Mark Barber, associate dean of humanities and associate professor of philosophy; Gena Bilden, dean of enrollment management and student services - SGPP; and Elizabeth Childs, associate dean for curriculum and assessment - SGPP. Finishing up their third and final summer will be: Tim Gossen, dean of students for the College; Linka Holey, associate vice president/academic dean - SGPP; and Mary Thole, coordinator of student services - SGPP.

Four administrators will continue their experience in the Lasallian Leadership Institute, a three-year program consisting of a one-week session during the summer (July 18-23) and weekend sessions in the fall and spring. The theme for Year II is Spiritual Leadership in Lasallian Ministries. Attending are James Bedtke, vice president of the College; Chris Kendall, vice president for student life; Merri Moody, dean of the Graduate School of Health & Human Services; and Joe Sweeney, vice president for development and alumni services. Sister Judith Schaefer, Ph.D., university dean for university affairs and chair of theology, will be a co-presenter with Brother Donald Mouton, FSC.

Also this year, after a several-year hiatus, a faculty member will be participating in the Maryknoll Institute for African Studies in Nairobi, Kenya. A proposal by Dr. Carolyn Ayers, chair of English, was accepted for her study and research in Kenya during July.

‘Let’s Do Ice Cream’ events set

The next “Let’s Do Ice Creams” — hosted by the Volunteer Committee — will be July 15 with sundaes and Aug. 12 with floats. Money raised will be used for scholarships for Christ the Teacher Institute for Education in Nairobi.

Dick Kowles speaks at U of M

Dr. Dick Kowles, professor emeritus in Biology, was an invited speaker at a University of Minnesota symposium on May 24. The symposium was held in honor of the retiring Regent’s Professor and National Academy of Sciences member R. L. Phillips, a long-time colleague of Dr. Kowles’.

“Fortuitous Events in Researching Amazing Maize” was the subject of his presentation that was a review of 25 years of research collaboration with Phillips. The talk acknowledged the undergraduate research work of 72 Saint Mary’s students (too many to formally name) who worked with Dr. Kowles on these projects. In addition, the abstract of the talk will be published in an upcoming issue of the Crop Science journal.

MCA announces summer programming

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer summer programming June 14-Aug. 26. Community classes, lessons, workshops and camps are offered for children age 3 through adults and include:

Private Music Lessons: Voice, Clarinet, and Saxophone
• Arranged, for students entering grades 5 to 12
• Tuition: $75 for 5 lessons, $140 for 10 lessons

Teen/Adult Dance and Fitness Classes
• Class offerings will include: Tour of Dance, Power Piyo, Clogging I, and Clogging II
• June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 12, 19; tuition varies

Clogging For Kids
• June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 12, 19, 4:15-5 p.m.; tuition: $40
• An Introduction to clogging for students ages 8-12

Pre-Intensive Dance Workshops
• Ballet/pointe, classical variation, modern, jazz and repertory for intermediate and advanced dancers
• June 14-18, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; tuition: $180

Dance Day Camp I – Dance Me a Story
• June 21-25, 9-11:30 a.m., for ages 5-8; tuition: $100
• Students will participate in ballet, creative movement, jazz, and perform in a final showcase

Dance Day Camp II - Dance the Day Away
• June 21-25, 1-4:30 p.m., for ages 8-12; tuition: $150
• Students will participate in ballet, jazz, modern, choreography, theory courses, and perform in a final showcase

Theatre Day Camp I – Far-out Fairy Tales
• June 28-July 1, 9-11:30 a.m. for children ages 7-10; tuition: $100
• Students will participate in theatre games, acting, musical theatre, and perform in a final showcase

Theatre Day Camp II – Character Quest
• June 28-June 30 from 1-4:30 p.m. and July 1 from 9-11:30 a.m., for youth ages 10-13; tuition: $150
• Students will learn about group improvisation, masks, acting, musical theatre, and perform in a final showcase

Creative Movement
• July 6, 8, 13, 15, 5:15 – 5:45 p.m., for children ages 3-4; tuition: $30
• Introduction to the dance class setting using creative movement techniques

Musical Theatre Dance
• July 6, 8, 13, 15, 6-7 p.m., for youth age 13 through adults; tuition: $40
• Students will learn basic dance technique for musical theatre performance and explore choreography from Broadway musicals

Music Explorers I
• July 12-16, 4:15-5 p.m., for students entering grades kindergarten through 3; tuition: $30
• Learn concepts related to steady beat, duration, pitch, volume, articulation, solfege, and rhythmic and melodic improvisation
Music Explorers II
• July 12-16, 3-4 p.m., for students entering grades 4 through 6; tuition: $30
• Students will learn to write their own melodies that include elements of rhythm and meter, pitch and key, expression, and form.

Free Boys and Men’s Dance Workshops
• July 19- 22, for ages 8-21, 11-11:45 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those with experience
• Study with visiting guest artists Allen Fields and Jeffrey Peterson
• These workshops are offered free to all male students through a grant from the Sewell Family Foundation

Nutcracker Pre-Audition Workshops
• Aug. 25-26, for children age 5 through adults; tuition varies
• Workshops offer an ideal experience for younger students to become familiar with the audition setting, before the Sept. 1 “Nutcracker” auditions, and offer more advanced student the opportunity to have technique classes at the end of summer, prior to auditions.

MCA summer dance and fitness classes also offer excellent opportunities for adults. All adult classes are held during the evenings. Additionally, workshops for intermediate and advanced teens and college aged students are available.

All MCA classes, workshops, lessons, and camps are held at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St. Tuition for summer classes varies depending on class length and level. The Boys and Men’s Dance Workshops are offered tuition free to all male students ages 8-21 through a grant from the Sewell Family Foundation.

Registration for summer programming is currently being accepted. Students may register online at www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, in person at the Valéncia Arts Center, or registration may be mailed to: 1164 West 10th St., Winona, MN 55987. For more information, call Ext. 5500.

SMU says goodbye to Georgia Curran

A special dinner, in honor of the retirement of Georgia Curran, assistant to the registrar, was held May 27. Support staff joined Curran for a farewell dinner and to wish her well. Curran had worked at Saint Mary’s for 43 years.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc. with John Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven, performs 7 to 10 p.m. June 11 and 18, July 9, and Aug. 27 at Signatures Restaurant, 22852 Country R. 17.

John Paulson’s Jazz Quartet performs June 19 with the Miles Johnston Quartet and July 16 with Kies & Co. at the Starlite Lounge in La Crosse, Wis.

The John Paulson Jazz Trio will perform 5 to 7 p.m. June 16 in the Steamboat Days Beverage Tent at Levee Park.

Whelan and May to show work in FASEM Exhibition

John Whelan and Monta May will exhibit work at the 2nd annual Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota (FASEM) Exhibition — a juried, regional, professional visual art show that will run June 18 - July 29 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries at Saint Mary’s and in the Paul Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus.

Artists exhibiting reside within a 150-mile radius of Winona.

Wedding congratulations

Jennifer Butson, Development & Alumni Relations, married Troy Teske May 22, in Rochester. Her name is now Jennifer Teske and e-mail is jteske@smumn.edu.

Jana Schrenkler, Business Department, married Rick Craft May 20 in Winona. Rick’s two boys, Devin (15) and Clayton (12), join Jana’s girls, Emily (7) and Maddy (4) in creating their new family. Her new name is Jana Craft and e-mail is jcraft@smumn.edu.

Birth congratulations

Jana Korder, M.Ed. office, and her husband Chris had a son, Devin Corey, on Tuesday, June 1. Congratulations cards can be sent to the Korders at 110 Bluffview Drive in Winona.

SMU Women Build team completes first work day

Some of the members of the SMU Women Build team experienced their first building day at a Habitat home in Rushford on Thursday, June 10. The group will begin working on the Women Build home later this summer.

Sympathy to Albrecht family

Walter Albrecht, father of Crystal Griffin, Maintenance, and grandfather of Tina Pozanc, Maintenance, died Monday, June 7, at his home.

The funeral will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wilson today, Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m. with a visitation service being held 1 hour prior.

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

Next ‘Campus Notes’ in two weeks

Look ahead on your calendars. The next ‘Campus Notes’ comes out Friday, June 25, and deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 23. Contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.

Winona commencement ceremonies are May 8

On Saturday, May 8, the Winona campus of Saint Mary’s will host two commencement ceremonies to mark the end of the academic year.

The Winona campus undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. Student perspectives will be offered by this year’s Outstanding Male and Female Seniors, David Dahlstrom of Rochester and Mariana Sanchez of Puebla, Mexico. A Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit will be given to long-time SMU supporter and 1977 alum Dr. John Domanico.

The Winona campus Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs commencement will begin at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. Along with the conferring of degrees, student perspectives will be offered by Jonathan Harmer, M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, from Plymouth; and Jan Millner, M.A. in Pastoral Ministries, from Carmichael, Calif. A Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit will be given to Sister Una O’Connor, president of Catholic College of Mandeville, Jamaica, Saint Mary’s parterning institution in the M.Ed. Jamaica initiative.

Receptions on the plaza will follow both ceremonies. In case of inclement weather, the receptions will be held in Gostomski Fieldhouse.

Prior to the ceremonies, a Baccalaureate Mass will take place in Saint Thomas More Chapel at 8:30 a.m.

The Saint Mary's Nairobi campus will host its commencement ceremony on April 30. The Twin Cities campus will conduct its commencement ceremonies on June 6.

Saint Mary’s University has an App for that

Two students in Saint Mary’s iPhone programming class have created an SMU Application (or ‘App’) for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Christopher Engesser and Stephanie Valentine have designed a new App that allows students, parents, alums and others easy access to SMU news and information.

The students, taught by Ann Smith, chair of the Computer Science Department, completed the project in April. The App (named iSMU) will be available for free iTunes download by early summer and includes the following features:

• Access to campus news and blogs
• Live sports updates
• Activities calendar
• Performance calendar and ticket information
• Daily Chartwells menu options
• Campus YouTube videos
• Donate to SMU opportunities

“Mobile devices like the iPhone give our students the opportunity to develop interesting, useful and educational applications that are accessed via their cell phones,” Smith said. “The beauty of this class is that students can build applications for their peers from the perspective of what is important to students. For example, all of my students loved the Chartwells menu feature — today’s dinner entrees accessible immediately with the touch of a button!”

Faculty, staff SOUL trip planned for May 12-14

Faculty and staff are invited to consider going on a SOUL trip to Chicago for staff, faculty, and administration May 12-14/15.

SOUL trips have proven to be one of the most exciting ways this university involves students in the university’s Lasallian Catholic mission. The aim of this SOUL trip is to provide such an opportunity for faculty, staff, and administration from the Winona campus. The trip will engage participants with the San Miguel schools in Chicago from Wednesday, May 12, to Friday, May 14 (or Saturday, May 15, depending on the consensus of the group, once it is formed). At this time, the trip is limited to 10 participants.

The trip will give participants a direct experience with the mission and people of the San Miguel schools — to witness, to listen, and to serve “together and by association.” At the same time, such a visit demonstrates to the San Miguel communities a sincere commitment to understanding and providing access and support for their students when it comes time for them to attend college.

The main objectives of this SOUL trip are to:
• build personal connections across different cultures that are mutually enriching and energizing;
• allow faculty and staff to experience the SOUL program through a 3-day commitment;
• develop understanding of the core themes of our Lasallian Catholic mission;
• provide a quality service-learning experience and witness to students and the whole campus community the participants’ commitments to our shared Lasallian mission.

Members of the staff, faculty, and administration who would like to participate are asked to register by sending a brief (one page) explanation of their interest to Joe Tadie at jtadie@smumn.edu by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3. Consult with your direct supervisor(s) before submitting the letter of interest.

For more information, contact Chris McClead at cmcclead@smumn.edu.

SOUL Guatemala 2010 trip to follow in Brother James’ steps

Chris McClead will lead nine students (Abby Voigt, Allison Stephens, Shannon Nelson, Rachel Elbert, John Speedling, Kelly Holt, Diana Lundeen, Ellen Bina and Emily DeWitt) on a SOUL trip to Guatemala May 9-19.

The group will travel to Antigua, Huehuetenago and San Lucas Toliman to allow students to see how some Guatemalans live from day to day. The services performed will be the work of listening ears and open hearts. This trip is intended to ignite a flame on the Winona campus for the life and work of Brother James Miller.

The trip’s objectives are:
• To provide students with an opportunity to see various non-profit organizations serving the marginalized of Guatemala.
• To have students connect to the Lasallian family and witness the Lasallian mission specifically with the communities of Antigua and Huehuetenango.
• To inspire students to live a life dedicated to others by visiting the Brother James Miller House, the school for the indigenous in Huehuetenango, and reflect on how their lives might also serve the common good.

Social justice issues to be encountered include: global solidarity, poverty, education, immigration, advocacy, fair wages, and economic policies in a global market.

Students honored at Senior Honors Banquet

Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding senior students Wednesday, April 21, at the annual Senior Academic Honors Banquet. Highlights of the evening included the announcement of graduate and professional school acceptances, grants and fellowships, and the awarding of the following special honors:

American Institute of Chemists Award (chemistry award) — Aaron Clark, son of Carol Clark of Woodbury, Minn., and Thomas Briese, son of John and Catherine Briese of Rochester, Minn.

American Chemical Society Award (chemistry award) — Sarah Murphy, daughter of William and Theresa Murphy of New London, Minn.

Kevin Martineau Award (business award) — Agnieszka Kadej of Luban, Poland, and David Dahlstrom, son of William and Rosanne Dahlstrom of Rochester.

Outstanding Accounting Student (business award) — Katherine Drazkowski, daughter of Barry and Tammy Drazkowski of Fountain City, Wis.

Outstanding International Business Student (business award) — Pawel Jan Szczpkowski of Kluczbork, Poland.

Outstanding Entrepreneurship Student (business award) — Matthew Wilgenbusch, son of Dale and Sue Wilgenbusch of Dubuque, Iowa.

Outstanding Human Resource Management Student (business award) — David Dahlstrom, son of William and Rosanne Dahlstrom of Rochester.

Outstanding Sport Management Student (business award) — Zhe Song of Xi’an, China.

Outstanding Marketing Student (business award) — Agnieszka Kadej of Luban, Poland.

Wall Street Journal Award (business award) — Zhe Song of Xi’an, China.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Award for Excellence (philosophy award) — Thomas Howes, son of Ronald and Hazel Howes of Princeton, Minn.

Grove Bree Holman Award for Musical Theatre (theatre award) — Peter Snell, son of Michael and LouAnn Snell of Lino Lakes, Minn.

Michael G. Flanagan Ghost Light Award (theatre award) — William Ronchak, son of Ronald and Dorothy Ronchak of St. Paul, Minn.

Gerald Sullivan Outstanding Theatre Major Award (theatre award) — Timothy Schmall, son of Stephen and Kelly Schmall of Dubuque, Iowa.

Brother Leo Northam Awards (math award) — Stephanie Marnocha, daughter of Jay and Jan Marnocha of Appleton, Wis., and Changyu Yang of Xi’an, China.

Distinction in Studies/Academic Work Award (social sciences award) — Mary Gleich, daughter of Peter and Kathleen Marek Gleich of Hastings, Minn.

Distinction in Studies/Academic Work-Social Activism (social sciences award) — Sarah Weir, daughter of Glenn and Veronica Weir of Oswega, Ill.

Lasallian Honors Program Outstanding Senior Award — Thomas Briese, son of John and Catherine Briese of Rochester, Minn., and Sarah Weir, daughter of Glenn and Veronica Weir of Oswego, Ill.

‘Red Card’ raises $2,072 for Haiti Medical Mission

On Monday, April 26, students in the MG315 Entrepreneurship class presented a check for $2072.63 to Dr. Bill Cooke, a volunteer with Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin. The check represented the proceeds from the sale of over 230 Red Cards to the Winona community. The class would like to thank the students and staff of SMU for supporting the project.

Saint Mary’s raises $7,242 for Haiti relief efforts

Throughout the semester, a number of fundraisers have been held by faculty, staff and students to benefit Haiti relief efforts.

An approximate total of $7,242 has been raised at Saint Mary’s through a variety of activities and events including: International Showcase, a faculty/staff chili cookoff, Hope for Haiti, the Cardinal Plunge, Dance for Haiti, an open mic night, a jewelry sale, the Red Card, Let’s Do Lunch and Jeans for a Cause, and a local musical performance by student Steve Schmidt.

Money has been divided among a variety of causes including a Haiti orphanage, the Red Cross, the Brothers of the Christian Schools - LaSalle Haiti Earthquake Appeal, and the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin. Thanks to everyone who so generously donated.

MPR broadcasts live from Cardinal Club

On Monday, April 26, Minnesota Public Radio did a live broadcast from the Cardinal Club on the Winona campus which featured a performance by the Parker Quartet. MPR host Steve Staruch interviewed Michael Charron, dean of the School of the Arts and chair of the Minnesota State Arts Board; Dr. Janet Heukeshoven from the Department of Music; and Mary Schaefle, executive director of the Minnesota Music Educators Association.

This spring Saint Mary’s sponsored MPR’s statewide music instrument drive, Play it Forward, which collected used instruments around the state for needy music students.

Diocesan scholarship recipients recognized

Diocesan scholarship recipients were recognized during a special luncheon Wednesday, Monday, April 26, at the Winona campus of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Students were joined for lunch by the Most Reverend John Quinn, Bishop of the Winona Diocese, left; Father James Steffes, Vicar General, third from left; and Brother William Mann, president of Saint Mary’s, right. Scholarship recipients are, from left: Zachary Barry ’10, Fort Wayne, Ind., recipient of the Archbishop Binz Scholarship; Jenna Capelle ’12, Rochester, Minn., recipient of the Bishop Patrick R. Heffron Scholarship; Josiah Ryks ’10, Austin, Minn., recipient of the Monsignor Julius C. Haun Scholarship; Mitchell Bechtold ’10, St. Cloud, Minn., recipient of the Archbishop Binz Scholarship; and Paula Angst ’11, Winona, recipient of the Monsignor Julius C. Haun Scholarship.

SMU hosts several outdoor track and field events

The new outdoor athletic complex will host several track and field events over the next several weeks including:

• MIAC Championships — Friday, May 14, 1 p.m.
• MIAC Championships — Saturday, May 15, 10:30 a.m.

London flat available to faculty, staff

Faculty and staff may rent the flat used for the SMU London Study Abroad Program. The flat is available May 15 through July 10 and Aug. 1-26.

It is located on the South Bank of Thames, a 5-minute walk from Stockwell Tube stop (Victoria line).

It is a one-bedroom, ground floor flat with two extra inflatable mattresses, a dining room/office, living room with TV and bathroom. The small kitchen includes a stove, oven microwave, dishwasher, dishes, pots and pans, etc. A supermarket is within walking distance, and a washer and dryer are available.

The rental price is $95 per day or $500 per week (with a minimum length of stay being three consecutive nights).

Occupants will need to sign a lease and pay a $95 deposit in advance. Payment is due one week before departure. For more information, contact Phil Hull, director of Study Abroad, at phull@smumn.edu or Ext. 1447.

Workshop combos to perform at Acoustic Café

Three jazz workshop combos directed by Dr. John Paulson and Eric Heukeshoven of the Music Department will present a free concert Sunday, May 2, from 2-4 p.m. at the Acoustic Café, 77 Lafayette St. This event will feature student musicians who have been playing together all year and it will serve as their “final exam.” They’ll be playing well-known jazz standards by composers like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis as well as some unique arrangements of popular jazz tunes by Heukeshoven and others. There will even be some blues harmonica in Heukeshoven’s combo.

Irish Dance Recital scheduled for today, April 30

The Saint Mary’s Ceili Class will join the Flanagan Irish Dancers in a spring recital on Friday, April 30. The event, being held at the Valéncia Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. Both groups are under the direction of Dr. Kate Flanagan in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Benefit for Henthorne scheduled for May 22

Coral Henthorne, Development and Alumni Relations, has been diagnosed with Lupus and has gone and will continue to go through extensive medical treatments. Her family and friends are hosting a benefit for her. Tickets for the benefit are $5 and available at the Business Office windows, Saint Mary’s Hall. The event will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Winona VFW Club, 208 E 3rd St. A silent auction, bake sale, food and music are planned.javascript:void(0)

SMU noted for its growth in lecture capture technology

Tegrity, a leading class capture web service provider for higher education, acknowledged Saint Mary’s at its 4th Annual User Conference held in Louisville, Ky. During the April 15 Tegrity Innovation Awards Ceremony, held at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville, Saint Mary’s was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for its growth in the number and duration of new recordings during the past year.

Radio show raises $2,963 for Habitat Women Build

A few members of SMU's Women Build team pose for a picture at the auction.

Jeff Hefel and Joe Dulak’s special marathon KSMR broadcast of “The Black Hole of Radio” on Thursday, April 29, raised $2,963 for the Saint Mary’s Habitat Women Build team, bringing the overall total to approximately $7,343.

Thanks go to Hefel and Dulak for putting in a grueling but enjoyable nine-hour marathon show, and to the many auction donors, volunteers and bidders.

The Saint Mary’s Women Build team has 42 members and is one of 18 teams raising money and building Winona County’s 41st Habitat home.

The purpose of the Women Build program is to involve more women in the construction of Habitat homes in order to move more people, especially children, out of substandard housing and into safe, decent and affordable shelters. Each team is asked to raise $5,000 and put in 100 volunteer work hours for the Women Build home. A total of 1,500 Habitat homes have been built by crews of women nationally.

Additionally, the Saint Mary’s team will join in the Women Build groundbreaking celebration at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at 166 Edward St.

And, as a special fundraiser for Mother’s Day, the Winona County Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build is selling custom-made Mother’s Day cards, designed by Terri Lieder and Deb Nahrgang from the Communication and Marketing Department.

The cards, which focus on the love mothers build into their homes, are appropriate for this unique Habitat program, through which hundreds of area women are helping to build the 41st Winona County Habitat home.

The cards, which feature Vickie Cada’s son Colin, are available for a minimum $5 donation, can be found at the Habitat Office, 108 E. 4th St., or in the Office of Communication and Marketing, 45 Heffron.

This Mother’s Day, give the special women in your life a gift that truly comes from the heart, a lasting gift of love for a Winona family.

Laws of Life essay contest winners awarded April 28

Each year students at Winona schools submit essays that reflect on the values, ideals and principles that mean the most to them in the annual Laws of Life essay contest, organized by Saint Mary’s University and sponsored by Winona-area businesses and organizations.

Winners of individual categories — announced April 28 — receive cash and or varying-level renewable scholarships to Saint Mary's.

The Laws of Life Essay Contest was founded in 1987 by Sir John Templeton of the John Templeton Foundation.

In 1996, William Schuler approached Saint Mary's University to begin this contest at Winona Senior High and Cotter High School, adding Hope Lutheran in 2009. This event is made possible with his help, and the help of many other generous supporters — including Merchants Bank, William and Barbara Schuler, Junto Club, American Legion Post No. 9, Dr. Thomas and Leone Mauszycki, Dr. Roger and Peggy Zehren, Fred Fletcher and Shelly Smith-Fletcher, Zehren Dental (Dr. Peter and Kimberly Zehren), Neil and Ann Sawyer, the Winona Area Retired Educators Association, Fred and Marilyn Foss, Severson Oil, Darrell and Angela Ehrlick, Tony and Kathy Piscitiello, Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, William Miller Scrap Iron & Metal Co., Dr. Mark and Melissa Martin and Paul and Lori Ness.

This year’s winners are:

• Platinum — Amol Parmar, Cotter High School ($1,000 cash and a $3,000 SMU scholarship).

• Gold — Yuan Yang, Cotter; and Britta Nelson, Winona Senior High School ($400 cash and a $2,000 SMU scholarship)

• Silver — Katie Denzer, Cotter; Jose Gomez, Winona Senior High School; and Lacey Ellinghuysen, Hope Lutheran High School ($200 cash and a $1,000 SMU scholarship).

• Blue ribbon awards — Emilio Taiveaho, Qianhan Liu and Chang Yi Mu, Cotter; and Tony Vang, Yia Hang and Jenna Amundson, Winona Senior High ($100 cash prize).

•English class awards — Zi Hui Liu, Julie Yang, Ian Schultz, Courtney Brendel and Joana Beyer, Cotter; and Vang Lee Yang, Winona Senior High ($50 savings bond from Merchants National Bank).

Conservatory announces spring dance, fitness classes

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer spring dance and fitness classes, starting May 3 at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.

Class offerings are available for youth ages 3 to adult and include beginning through advanced levels in classical ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement and modern, hip hop, character dance, and yoga. Registration is being accepted at the Valéncia Arts Center or online at www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org.

The spring session runs May 3-21, offering three weeks of instruction. Tuition varies depending on course length and level. Scholarships are available.

For more information about the spring dance session or upcoming summer programming, go to www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500.

Saint Mary’s announces next Page Series season

The 24th season of the Saint Mary’s Page Series is once again filled with music, dance, theatre, and family-friendly offerings from around the world! You don’t have to travel far for world-class performances. Season subscriptions go on sale May 17 through July 30 and Aug. 16 through Sept. 17.

Purchase tickets to three or more events to receive these benefits:
• New subscribers: 10 percent off total order
• Returning ’09-’10 subscribers: 25 percent off total order
• Everyone: exchange privileges and guaranteed seating choices

The 2010-2011 Page Series

• Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Anat Cohen Quartet
Israeli jazz clarinetist channels Benny Goodman
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20 *

• Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble
NEA award-winning Lakota hoop dancer & company
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5 *

• Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Theatreworks USA presents: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Classic tale by C.S. Lewis brought to the stage for families
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5 *

• Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Houston Ballet II
Young American ballet at its best
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20 *

• Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
Detroit’s finest contemporary dance company
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20 *

• Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble Galilei with Neal Conan: Universe of Dreams
Early medieval & Celtic music combined with Hubble images & an inspirational narrative
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20 *

• March 3, 6:30 p.m.
Pushcart Players presents: Let Freedom Ring: America At the Beginning
A musical for audiences of all ages celebrating our nation’s beginnings
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5 *

• March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Darrah Carr Dance
Modern Irish Dance
Adults $25, Seniors and Students $20 *

• April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Theatre IV presents ‘Stuart Little’
E.B. White’s tale of an adventurous mouse brought to life
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $5 *

* All tickets (individual and subscription) are subject to a $1 per ticket convenience fee. Student rush tickets may be available 20 minutes before curtain for only $10. A valid ID is required, with a limit of one ticket per student and no reserved seats.

Summer Box office hours, May 17 to July 30, are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Order in person at the Box Office, by phone at Ext. 1715, or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Individual tickets go on sale Aug. 16.

McCullough to participate in Roundtable Discussion

A Winona Catholic Worker Roundtable Discussion will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Dan Corcoran House, 802 W. Broadway. Join Poet Laureate Ken McCullough in hearing about “Work and the Life of the Spirit: Finding Your Place.”

Rickert, Tadie present papers

Dr. Kevin Rickert and Dr. Joseph Tadie from the Department of Philosophy each presented papers at A Conference on the Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, sponsored by the D. B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University on April 15-17. Rickert delivered a paper called “Gullibility is Not a Theological Virtue: The Integration of Faith and Wisdom” and Tadie delivered a paper called “Aquinas and Lonergan on Wisdom as a Virtue and its Many Humble Methods.”

Spartz presents at the University of Louisville

On April 15 Jason Spartz presented at the 4th annual Tegrity User Conference, which was held at the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, on the University of Louisville- Shelby campus, in Louisville Ky. His presentation was titled “Supporting Tegrity with Limited Resources.” The presentation also included video interview clips of Heidi Johnson, Cynthia Marek, Chad Kjorlien, and Benjamin Huegel.

SMU hosts Trinona Kids Triathlon June 12

Saint Mary's will host the Trinona Kids Triathlon, a swim/bike/run triathlon for kids ages 5-13 on Saturday, June 12. Starting waves will be based on age. Each triathlete will swim first in the SMU pool, go directly to bicycling, and finish the competition running around the outdoor track.

No experience is necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to participate in an enjoyable, low-key, athletic competition.

The entire race takes place on campus. After the race, kids will enjoy some snacks and giveaways. Participants need to bring swim suits, goggles, towels, bikes, bike helmets, running shoes and any other items needed for the swim, bike and run portions of the event.

The cost is $35; for more information, go to www.trinona.com/trinona-kids.php.

Throop participates in MPR online forum

MPR News reporter Ambar Espinoza filed a report from St. Cloud on Friday that told the story of one attempt to find common ground between cultures.

The idea is to teach young people that communication styles differ depending on a person’s cultural background. It’s especially important in the St. Cloud area where cultural conflicts have surfaced.

MPR is holding a series of discussions on the nature of diversity.

Last Friday MPR hosted an online discussion on the question, “Can you teach people from different cultures to find common ground when there is conflict?”

Dr. Liz Throop, Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, was a special expert guest for the forum. Dr. Throop specializes in looking at everyday societal interactions from people of different cultural backgrounds.

Faculty, staff changes

Leaving:

• Joyce Altobelli, May 12, Social Science, Assistant Professor
• Patrick Barlow, May 31, director of College Assessment
• Dave Bonthuis, May 31, Twin Cities — Education Site Coordinator
• Georgia Curran, May 28, Administrative Assistant, Registrar’s Office
• John Eitenmiller, May 31, Twin Cities - Education Wisconsin Site Coordinator
• Terry Goldmann, May 12, English, Instructor
• Aaron Haupert, May 31, Athletics - Assistant Womens Hockey
• Priscilla Herbison, May 31, Twin Cities - Program Director, Human Development
• William Kelly, May 31, Twin Cities - Ed.D. Professor
• Candice LaPlante, May 21, Twin Cities - Inter Library Loan Coordinator
• David McConville, May 12, Biology/GIS
• Andrew McLees, May 31, associate director - Residence Life
• Margaret Mear, May 12, Art and Design Professor
• Stephen Ohs, April 28, Twin Cities - Tech. Service Librarian
• Claudia Risnes, May 31, Twin Cities - Program Director, M.A. in Education
• Laura Rothe, May 31, Hall Director
• Timothy Rothe, May 31, Campus Safety - Assistant Director
• Faith Seim, May 7, Twin Cities - Recruiter
• Jenny Shanahan, May 12, Director, Lasallian Honors
• Dean Soutor, May 31, Twin Cities - Site Coordinator
• Lisa Sowa, May 12, Education - Instructor

Reminder: This is last ‘Campus Notes’ of semester

This is the last edition of ‘Campus Notes’ for the academic year. Keep in mind that the Office of Communication and Marketing can still help you promote events, speakers, awards or any other news throughout the summer. Contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.

Dumestre named vice president for Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs

Saint Mary’s welcomes Marcel J. Dumestre, Ed.D., as vice president for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs and professor of Education. Dr. Dumestre will begin his new position on June 1.

Dr. Dumestre comes to Saint Mary’s from Regis University, Denver, Colo., where he served as professor and academic dean of the College for Professional Studies since 2006. Dr. Dumestre supervised the deans of four schools within Regis University College for Professional Studies, comprised of 12,000 students and 700 faculty, and had oversight of all distance education offerings on seven extension campuses with 5,000 students enrolled in totally online degree programs.

Dr. Dumestre holds a Doctor of Education degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., a Master of Religious Education from Loyola University, New Orleans, La., and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. He is published in the areas of educational philosophy, religious education and educational technology.

“We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Dumestre join us in this important leadership role,” said Brother William. “He brings energy, enthusiasm and a wealth of experience that will help the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs continue our tradition of excellent education and help existing and new programs grow in significant ways.”

Dr. Dumestre will supervise a leadership team at the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs that includes Linka Holey, associate vice president for Academic Affairs; the deans of the SGPP: Dushan Knezevich, Merri Moody, Tracy Lehnertz, Don Winger, Rebecca Hopkins and Gena Bilden; and Lindsay McCabe, director of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership. Dr. Dumestre and the leadership team have responsibility for graduate and professional programs administered from both the Twin Cities and the Winona campuses.