First Women of Saint Mary’s Event is Oct. 7-10

The Alumni Office will host a First Women of Saint Mary's Event Oct. 7-10 on the Winona campus. The event — which will include a variety of weekend events — will bring together women from the decade of the ‘70s. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the events, specifically the Friday night reception. To review a complete schedule of events and to see who is planning to attend, go to www.smumn.edu/firstwomen. If you would like to register for any of the events, contact the alumni office at Ext. 1499 or alumni@smumn.edu.

Students to perform comedy ‘Lightning Bug’ through Oct. 3

The Department of Theatre and Dance will begin its season with the giggle-inducing comedy, “The Lightning Bug” Oct. 1-3.

This world-premiere performance capitalizes on superhero silliness and involves fast-paced dialogue and non-stop action. The family-friendly show, written by award-winning playwright Rand Higbee, takes place in 1939 at the Magnopolis Daily News as the evil genius Dr. Kasady emerges from hiding. The plot combines the elements of a 1930s screwball comedy with those of an old-time comic book adventure.

Rand, who received a 2009 Wisconsin Wrights award for “The Lightning Bug,” has written several popular plays including “Next!” which is currently one of the most often performed high school one-acts in the country.

A question-and-answer period with Rand — who currently lives near Red Wing — will be held following Friday evening’s performance.

The show’s director Judy Myers discovered “Lightning Bug” when she attended the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, Alaska in June of 2009. “Rand’s piece was read on the last day and I was so impressed that I asked him immediately following the reading if he would allow us to produce it at SMU,” Myers said. “I believed it would be a great piece for our students, as well as the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities.”

“Lightning Bug” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the Box Office, Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Lasallian Week of Peace schedule announced

The week of Oct. 3-9 is Lasallian Week of Peace. The Lasallian Week of Peace originated in 2006 during a meeting of Young Lasallians in Rome to encourage Lasallian schools to participate in one of the social justice initiatives of the church as well as to pray for world peace.

Campus Ministry and other groups sponsor events.The overall theme of the week is “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.”
Schedule highlights include:

Sunday, Oct. 3 — Mass, “Peace Reflection” 10:30 a.m., 9 p.m., Saint Thomas More Chapel

Monday, Oct. 4 — Farmer’s Market, 3 to 5 p.m., Plaza; “Land Stewardship Project Presentation” with Doug Nopar, 7 p.m., President’s Room

Tuesday, Oct. 5 — “Storytelling from Guatemala” SOUL/LTIP, noon, Common Room, with free lunches for the first 50 attendees; Lasallian Collegians Peace Program, 8 p.m., Game Room

Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Video Conference with Bethlehem University Students, 8 to 9:35 a.m., World Room; “Day in the Life of a Palestinian, noon to 12:45 p.m., Plaza; SAC movie, “Motorcycle Diaries,” 9 p.m., Salvi Lecture Hall

Thursday, Oct. 7 — Brother Paul Joslin, FSC, companion of Brother James Miller, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Salvi Lecture Hall

Friday, Oct. 8 — Fair Trade Friday, 8 to 11 a.m., Saint Mary’s Hall; “Shack-a-thon Homelessness Awareness,” Habitat for Humanity 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Plaza

Saturday, Oct. 9 — Iron Chef Competition, 5 p.m., Common Room. Support a Bethlehem University student; $3 for students, $5 for adults.

Teams invited to compete in Iron Chef Oct. 9

The third annual Iron Chef competition will take place Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Common Room. As in the past, the money raised will go to the Gaza Student Initiative to help provide scholarships for students from Gaza to attend Bethlehem University. The competition is open to both student and faculty/staff teams.

If you are interested in forming a team, or have any questions, contact Dorothy Diehl at Ext. 1531 or e-mail ddiehl@smumn.edu.

Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for faculty and staff. They can be purchased from any team member, at Campus Ministry, or at Office 209 in Saint Mary’s Hall.

Family Weekend Fall Frolic scheduled for Oct. 2

The 23rd Fall Frolic 5K fun run/walk is Saturday, Oct. 2.

Registration will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Toner Student Center with the race beginning at 10 a.m.

The annual event is free to SMU students, faculty and staff, but is open to the community as well for a fee of $8 (which includes a T-shirt). Typically close to 500 people participate; competitors of all levels (including walkers) are welcome.

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

Family Weekend runs Oct. 1-3 and includes a full slate of activities for families of students and the SMU community. 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.

Concert Band and choirs combine for concert Oct. 2

The Concert Band and choirs will combine for a 2 p.m. concert Saturday, Oct. 2, 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 and Latin, including compositions by Palestrina, Randall Thompson, and Moses Hogan.

The SMU Band, directed by Janet Heukeshoven, will start the year with a fanfare for concert band by Jack Stamp, “Cenotaph.” This will be followed by Malcolm Arnold’s “Scottish Dance No. 1” (from “Four Scottish Dances,” arranged for band by John Paynter) and another work based on the Scottish tradition, “Perthshire Majesty,” by Samuel Hazo. The band will conclude its part of the concert with the “Florentiner March” by Czech composer Julius Fucik.

To conclude the performance, the choir and band will combine for Randall Thompson's “The Last Words of David.”

This is the inaugural concert for SMU’s new acoustic shell.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the box office, Ext. 1715, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Student jazz performance slated for today

The 18-piece Saint Mary’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I will perform a concert at 6 p.m. today, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

This concert, part of SMU’s Family Weekend festivities, marks the release of the first big band CD “Staycation,” recorded by the jazz ensemble last February. It was produced and recorded by SMU music technology majors under the direction of Dr. John Paulson, professor of music, and Brett Huus, adjunct music faculty member and CEO of Soundstrations Studios in La Crosse, Wis. The CD will be available at the concert, in the campus bookstore and online at www.smumn.edu/music.

The jazz combo will lead off the concert with Herbie Hancock's famous “Cantaloupe Island,” arranged by the group, and freshman alto saxophonist Katie Kosiek will be featured on the ballad “Come Rain or Come Shine.” The closing set will be “Nutville” by Horace Silver. The big band will feature sophomore drummer Allen Mekash on Mark Talor’s “Power Play” and the trombone section on Dave Barduhn’s “Safety Net Blues.”

Also included in the set will be “Maputo” by Marcus Miller featuring Tommy Quinn on alto sax and freshman Webster Camden on guitar, “Big Cat” blues by Dave Hanson and the funky “Poultry in Motion” with solos by the always enthusiastic Benjamin Scott on tenor sax.

Jazz musician Anat Cohen and her jazz quartet will start off the Page Series season Friday, Oct. 8. Cohon, one of the top jazz clarinetists in the world, will be doing a free Masterclass on jazz improvisation with SMU's Jazz Combo I from 4 to 5 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. She will join Paulson for a pre-show interview in the recital hall.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the box office, Ext. 1715, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Host families needed for San Miguel student visit

Host families are needed to house 28 sixth-grade students that will be visiting Saint Mary’s from the San Miguel Chicago-Back of the Yards School.

Hosting a student/s involves three nights of lodging from Oct. 25-28 and providing two dinners.

For more information, or if you would like to sign up as a host family, e-mail richmond@smumn.edu. When signing up, please include your address, phone number, and the gender you would prefer, keeping in mind that there are seven girls and 21 boys visiting this year.

Auditions being held for Blue Angel

The annual Saint Mary’s music variety show, Blue Angel, is planned for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6.

Auditions for the show will be during the weekend of Oct. 22-24 and are open to students, faculty and staff. A sign-up sheet will be available beginning Oct. 10 on the door of the Phi Mu Alpha room in the basement of the Toner Center.

For more information, contact Matt Polum at mtpolu08@smumn.edu or Rich Mazzetti at rlmazz08@smumn.edu.

IT Department to host online Educause conference

The Information Technology Department has registered for the annual Educause conference “online edition.” The online conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 8 (training lab). Stop in to view the conference at any point.

The conference agenda is located at www.educause.edu/E2010/Program/Online?tz_select=America%2FChicago

For more information, or if any particular sessions catch your interest, contact Sarah Bearbower at Ext. 457-1635 or sbearbow@smumn.edu.

Host needed for October ‘Let’s Do Lunch’

The Volunteer Committee is looking for a group to host the first “Let’s Do Lunch,” a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on our Nairobi campus. Hosts are asked to bring a variety of main dishes to pass. The Volunteer Committee provides water, serviceware and desserts. If your group is interested, please contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu. If a volunteer is not found by Friday, Oct. 8, the first Let’s Do Lunch will be postponed.

DVD, video game sale cancelled

The Volunteer Committee has not received enough donations to hold a DVD and video game sale. Look for different fundraising ideas in the future.

Next ‘Chat, Chow & Web 2.0’ event announced

Nancy Sims, copyright program librarian at the U of M, will discuss copyright issues relevant to higher education, including using teaching materials in class and online for the October Chat & Chow event. Sims will present from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Meet in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. The event is sponsored by the Fitzgerald Library, IT and Instructional Technology. Lunch will be provided; an RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jason Spartz, jspartz@smumn.edu.

Schild published in ‘The Lower Case’

An item submitted by Steve Schild, associate professor in the Mass Communication Department, was printed in the September/October issue of the Columbia Journalism Review’s “The Lower Case,” which features newspaper headlines containing unintended double meanings. Schild submitted this headline from the July 18 Star-Tribune of Minneapolis: “Psychological thriller turns on missing woman.” Can you find the double meaning?

CMENC clinic co-sponsored by SMU, WSU

The CMENC PLUS Fall Clinic is a annual conference for music education majors and early career music teachers. This year’s event is co-sponsored by the music education students at both SMU and WSU. Highlighting this year’s event is a performance by Native American singer and teacher, Lyz Jaakola (www.lyzjaakola.com) and her troupe.

This Oct. 8 performance will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the main stage of the Performing Arts Center at WSU and is open to the general public.

For additional information contact Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, CMENC chapter advisor.

Students exhibit art in ‘Watershed’ exhibit

Several students from SMU were chosen to exhibit in “Watershed,” a juried exhibition at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Drive. The exhibition features work from SMU and Winona State University students who were asked to create work that was inspired by water. Three winners and 12 runners-up were chosen out of 45 entries. The exhibition, being held in conjunction with “Between the Shining Seas,” will be on display through Saturday, Nov. 13.

SMU students featuring work in the exhibit include: Ryan Anderson, Danielle Miller, Stephanie Binot, Ashley Blum and Blake Dahl.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students, $20 for immediate families, or free to children younger than 4.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc. will perform from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 1, at Signature's Restaurant.

Sympathy to Smith, Becker families

Bill Smith, brother to Brother Robert Smith, FSC (Bethlehem University), died Wednesday, Sept. 29.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Friday, Oct. 1, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Randolph and Albert Streets, Saint Paul.

A card of condolence can be sent to:

Brother Robert Smith, FSC
Public Relations Office
P.O. Box 11407
92248 Jerusalem

Tod Alford, ex-husband to Judi Becker, PACC Director and English faculty, died Tuesday, Sept. 28. He leaves behind his two daughters.

The funeral is 10 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 1, at St. John’s Church in Fountain City, Wis.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Smith and Becker families.

Cardinal Corner opens today

The Cardinal Corner, a new retail store run completely by students, is hosting its grand opening from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 24.

The store, which was established by the School of Business as part of SMU’s new entrepreneurship major, sells clothing, fun accessories, and school spirit essentials, such as the Cardinal Pride T-shirt. New products will be added each semester in a variety of product lines. All proceeds from the store will be donated to the Taylor Richmond Benefit, the students’ charity of choice this semester.

The Cardinal Corner welcomes products from outside groups, teams, organizations, club functions and individuals to sell. All proceeds from these items will be returned directly to the organizations.

For more information, contact entrepreneurship course instructor Jana Craft at jcraft@smumn.edu.

Speaker to share story of Brother James Miller’s life, death

Guest speaker Brother Paul Joslin, FSC — a colleague and friend of Brother James Miller — will present “Witnessing to Nonviolence” Thursday, Oct. 7.

This year marked the 28th anniversary of the death of Brother James, a member of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and a 1966 graduate of Saint Mary’s. Brother James was doing “God’s work” of bringing education, faith and hope to marginalized Guatemalans when he was shot and killed on Feb. 13, 1982 by four masked gunmen while mending a wall outside the De La Salle Casa Indigena where he worked. The La Crosse, Wis., Diocese has presented cause for his canonization and the Church is currently investigating cause for his sainthood. He has been named a Servant of God.

Brother Paul is a De La Salle Christian Brother and teaches at St. Raymond High School in Bronx, N.Y. Between 1976-1988, Brother Paul ministered in Guatemala, and in 1982, Brother James and Brother Paul formed the staff of the De La Salle Casa Indigena in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Consequently, Brother Paul’s presentation will include first-hand information about the horrible happenings of Feb. 13, 1982 — the day of Brother James martyrdom.

“Brother James took young people from the hills that had no chance and gave them a combination of hope and life. Are we, too, willing to rise up like Brother James to take the young by the hand and lead them to freedom?” said St. Paul-Minneapolis Archbishop John R. Roach, 1982.

The event, part of SMU’s Lasallian Week of Peace, will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Salvi Lecture Hall.

For more information, contact Dennis Gallagher, dean of Campus Ministry, at Ext. 6936 or e-mail dgallagh@smumn.edu.

First Women of Saint Mary’s Event is Oct. 7-10

The Alumni Office will host a First Women of Saint Mary's Event Oct. 7-10 on the Winona campus. The event — which will include a variety of weekend events — will bring together women from the decade of the ‘70s. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the events, specifically the Friday night reception. To review a complete schedule of events and to see who is planning to attend, go to www.smumn.edu/firstwomen. If you would like to register for any of the events, contact the alumni office at Ext. 1499 or alumni@smumn.edu.

Lasallian Week of Peace schedule announced

The week of Oct. 3-9 is Lasallian Week of Peace. The Lasallian Week of Peace originated in 2006 during a meeting of Young Lasallians in Rome to encourage Lasallian schools to participate in one of the social justice initiatives of the church as well as to pray for world peace.

Campus Ministry and other groups sponsor events.The overall theme of the week is “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.”

Schedule highlights include:

Sunday, Oct. 3 — Mass, “Peace Reflection” 10:30 a.m., 9 p.m., Saint Thomas More Chapel

Monday, Oct. 4 — Farmer’s Market, 3 to 5 p.m., Plaza; “Land Stewardship Project Presentation” with Doug Nopar, 7 p.m., President’s Room

Tuesday, Oct. 5 — “Storytelling from Guatemala” SOUL/LTIP, noon, Common Room, with free lunches for the first 50 attendees; Lasallian Collegians Peace Program, 8 p.m., Game Room

Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Video Conference with Bethlehem University Students, 8 to 9:35 a.m., World Room; “Day in the Life of a Palestinian, noon to 12:45 p.m., Plaza; SAC movie, “Motorcycle Diaries,” 9 p.m., Salvi Lecture Hall

Thursday, Oct. 7 — Brother Paul Joslin, FSC, companion of Brother James Miller, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Salvi Lecture Hall

Friday, Oct. 8 — Fair Trade Friday, 8 to 11 a.m., Saint Mary’s Hall; “Shack-a-thon Homelessness Awareness,” Habitat for Humanity 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Plaza

Saturday, Oct. 9 — Iron Chef Competition, 5 p.m., Common Room. Support a Bethlehem University student; $3 for students, $5 for adults.

Family Weekend Fall Frolic scheduled for Oct. 2

The 23rd Fall Frolic 5K fun run/walk is Saturday, Oct. 2.

Registration will run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Toner Student Center with the race beginning at 10 a.m.

The annual event is free to SMU students, faculty and staff, but is open to the community as well for a fee of $8 (which includes a T-shirt). Typically close to 500 people participate; competitors of all levels (including walkers) are welcome.

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

Family Weekend runs Oct. 1-3 and includes a full slate of activities for families of students and the SMU community. 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.

Students to perform comedy ‘Lightning Bug’ Sept. 30-Oct. 3

The Department of Theatre and Dance will begin its season with the giggle-inducing comedy, “The Lightning Bug” Sept. 30 through Oct. 3.

This world-premiere performance capitalizes on superhero silliness and involves fast-paced dialogue and non-stop action. The family-friendly show, written by award-winning playwright Rand Higbee, takes place in 1939 at the Magnopolis Daily News as the evil genius Dr. Kasady emerges from hiding. The plot combines the elements of a 1930s screwball comedy with those of an old-time comic book adventure.

Rand, who received a 2009 Wisconsin Wrights award for “The Lightning Bug,” has written several popular plays including “Next!” which is currently one of the most often performed high school one-acts in the country.

A question-and-answer period with Rand — who currently lives near Red Wing — will be held following Friday evening’s performance.

The show’s director Judy Myers discovered “Lightning Bug” when she attended the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, Alaska in June of 2009. “Rand’s piece was read on the last day and I was so impressed that I asked him immediately following the reading if he would allow us to produce it at SMU,” Myers said. “I believed it would be a great piece for our students, as well as the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities.”

“Lightning Bug” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the Box Office, Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Concert Band and choirs combine for concert Oct. 2

The Concert Band and choirs will combine for a 2 p.m. concert Saturday, Oct. 2, 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 and Latin, including compositions by Palestrina, Randall Thompson, and Moses Hogan.

The SMU Band, directed by Janet Heukeshoven, will start the year with a fanfare for concert band by Jack Stamp, “Cenotaph.” This will be followed by Malcolm Arnold’s “Scottish Dance No. 1” (from “Four Scottish Dances,” arranged for band by John Paynter) and another work based on the Scottish tradition, “Perthshire Majesty,” by Samuel Hazo. The band will conclude its part of the concert with the “Florentiner March” by Czech composer Julius Fucik.

To conclude the performance, the choir and band will combine for Randall Thompson's “The Last Words of David.”

This is the inaugural concert for SMU’s new acoustic shell.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the box office, Ext. 1715, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Student jazz performance slated for Oct. 1

The 18-piece Saint Mary’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

This concert, part of SMU’s Family Weekend festivities, marks the release of the first big band CD “Staycation,” recorded by the jazz ensemble last February. It was produced and recorded by SMU music technology majors under the direction of Dr. John Paulson, professor of music, and Brett Huus, adjunct music faculty member and CEO of Soundstrations Studios in La Crosse, Wis. The CD will be available at the concert, in the campus bookstore and online at www.smumn.edu/music.

The jazz combo will lead off the concert with Herbie Hancock's famous “Cantaloupe Island,” arranged by the group, and freshman alto saxophonist Katie Kosiek will be featured on the ballad “Come Rain or Come Shine.” The closing set will be “Nutville” by Horace Silver. The big band will feature sophomore drummer Allen Mekash on Mark Talor’s “Power Play” and the trombone section on Dave Barduhn’s “Safety Net Blues.”

Also included in the set will be “Maputo” by Marcus Miller featuring Tommy Quinn on alto sax and freshman Webster Camden on guitar, “Big Cat” blues by Dave Hanson and the funky “Poultry in Motion” with solos by the always enthusiastic Benjamin Scott on tenor sax.

Jazz musician Anat Cohon and her jazz quartet will start off the Page Series season Friday, Oct. 8. Cohon, one of the top jazz clarinetists in the world, will be doing a free Masterclass on jazz improvisation with SMU's Jazz Combo I from 4 to 5 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. She will join Paulson for a pre-show interview in the recital hall.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the box office, Ext. 1715, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Free violin recital Sept. 29

Saint Mary’s will host a free recital featuring violinist Tien-Hsin “Cindy” Wu and pianist Jiayi Shi at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Violinist Tien-Hsin “Cindy” Wu enjoys a versatile career as a soloist and a chamber musician, having performed with renowned musicians and ensembles in Europe, the United States and Asia. She has appeared as soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan and Taipei Symphony Orchestra in her native country, as well as with the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine) and the Russian State Symphony Orchestra.

Wu’s 2010-2011 season highlights include performances on the Linton Chamber Music Series, Marlboro on Tour, Caramoor Rising Stars, as well as an invitation to Music Sharing International Community Engagement Program 2010 LAOS. In addition to performances across the globe, Wu also began teaching violin/viola this fall as an adjunct professor at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California.

As a solo recitalist and chamber musician, Wu has performed extensively in Taiwan, Europe and North America, at such prominent venues as New York City's Alice Tully Hall, Boston's Jordan Hall, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center and Library of Congress, as well as in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.

Pianist Jiayi Shi began playing the piano at age 4. A few years later, she was accepted to the prestigious Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China and studied there until 1996, when she was granted a full scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. Shi continued her education at the Eastman School of Music and graduated from Eastman in 2002 with both a master’s degree and a Performance Certificate in Piano. Besides completing her Doctoral of Musical Arts at Manhattan School of Music, she is currently on the piano faculty of Biola University in California. She maintains an active schedule as a chamber musician and collaborative pianist, working extensively with the internationally renowned violinist Midori.

Host families needed for San Miguel student visit

Host families are needed to house 28 sixth-grade students that will be visiting Saint Mary’s from the San Miguel Chicago-Back of the Yards School.

Hosting a student/s involves three nights of lodging from Oct. 25-28 and providing two dinners.

For more information, or if you would like to sign up as a host family, e-mail richmond@smumn.edu. When signing up, please include your address, phone number, and the gender you would prefer, keeping in mind that there are seven girls and 21 boys visiting this year.

Mockler featured on MIAC website

Saint Mary’s junior Michael Mockler was featured in an article on the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference website this month.

Mockler, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor last January, beat the life-threatening illness and returned to running cross country on Sept. 4.

The full article can be viewed at www.miac-online.org/news/2010/9/17/FOOTBALL_0917100332.aspx.

Kugel, Weiner publish article in chemical education journal

In an example of interdisciplinary collaboration, Roger Kugel, Chemistry Department, and Paul Weiner, Mathematics and Statistics Department, have co-authored an article that appeared this week in the Journal of Chemical Education (web edition). The paper, titled, “Energy Distributions in Small Populations: Pascal versus Boltzmann,” describes a novel way to compute how energy distributes among a small number of molecules. The study promises to have a direct impact on student learning regarding the important concept of energy distribution, and could lead to new insights into the molecular energetics of real nanoscale systems.

The article can be viewed at http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed1003838. A print edition of the paper will appear in the November issue of this journal.

Major League Soccer VP speaks to class

Bryant Pfeiffer, the vice president for Team Services for Major League Soccer (MLS), spoke to a sports management class Tuesday. His presentation is part of a series of sports professionals who will be visiting the management classes.

‘Let’s Do Lunch’ for October has Halloween theme

The next “Let’s Do Lunch” will be a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on our Nairobi campus. Start gathering costume ideas for your offices and departments.

DVD, video game sale to raise money for CTIE

The volunteer committee needs donations for a DVD and video game sale on Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Saint Mary’s Hall. Donations can be brought to the Business Office or to Student Activities before Monday, Oct. 4. If enough donations are not received, the event will be canceled. No CDs or video tapes will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on the SMU Nairobi campus.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, contact SMU’s assistant activities director Lance Thompson at (507) 457-1686 or e-mail ljthom01@smumn.edu.

Brother Rod’s work selected for Minneapolis exhibit

Brother Roderick Robertson, Department of Art and Design professor, was selected for the “Hooked on Photography” exhibit at the Icebox gallery in Minneapolis.

The Icebox is an independent sole proprietorship fine art gallery. More information can be found at www.iceboxminnesota.com.

Heukeshoven inducted into high school hall of fame

Dr. Janet Heukeshoven will be inducted into her high school’s Alumni Hall of Fame on the weekend of Sept. 24-25. Events surrounding the event include a dinner for honorees, introduction at half-time of the homecoming football game, a post-game ceremony of installation and reception, and appearance at the Band Boosters pancake breakfast Saturday morning. A plaque will be placed in the school alumni hall of fame and will also be featured on the school’s website.

Blood drive scheduled for Oct. 18-19

Saint Mary’s bi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the sisters of SAI, will be held Oct. 18-19 in the Hall of Fame Room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nicole Ciulla, SAI programs director, nkciul07@smumn.edu.

Next ‘Chat, Chow & Web 2.0’ event announced

Nancy Sims, copyright program librarian at the U of M, will discuss copyright issues relevant to higher education, including using teaching materials in class and online for the October Chat & Chow event. Sims will present from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Meet in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. The event is sponsored by the Fitzgerald Library, IT and Instructional Technology. Lunch will be provided; an RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jason Spartz, jspartz@smumn.edu.

Jazz Notes

Swing Inc. will perform 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 24, at Signatures, 22852 County Road 17.

CMENC clinic co-sponsored by SMU, WSU

The CMENC PLUS Fall Clinic is a annual conference for music education majors and early career music teachers. This year’s event is co-sponsored by the music education students at both SMU and WSU. Highlighting this year’s event is a performance by Native American singer and teacher, Lyz Jaakola (www.lyzjaakola.com) and her troupe.

This Oct. 8 performance will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the main stage of the Performing Arts Center at WSU and is open to the general public.

For additional information contact Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, CMENC chapter advisor.

Students exhibit art in ‘Watershed’ exhibit

Several students from SMU were chosen to exhibit in “Watershed,” a juried exhibition at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Drive. The exhibition features work from SMU and Winona State University students who were asked to create work that was inspired by water. Three winners and 12 runners-up were chosen out of 45 entries. The exhibition, being held in conjunction with “Between the Shining Seas,” will be on display through Saturday, Nov. 13.

SMU students featuring work in the exhibit include: Ryan Anderson, Danielle Miller, Stephanie Binot, Ashley Blum and Blake Dahl.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students, $20 for immediate families, or free to children younger than 4.

SMU reports 1,370 Winona campus undergraduates

Official 10th-day-of-class statistics show a total enrollment of 1,370. That number includes 1,311 full-time Winona campus undergraduates and 59 part-time students.

A total of 347 freshmen are enrolled this fall, up five percent over last year.

Even though the freshman count is up, the overall undergraduate enrollment shows a slight decrease from the 1,404 recorded in fall 2009.

“The larger freshman class is evidence that students and families recognize the value of a Saint Mary's education,” according to Bob Conover, vice president for communication and marketing. “You can feel the energy and excitement these new students have brought to campus.”

Enrollment will be counted in October for the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs.

Students to perform comedy ‘Lightning Bug’ Sept. 30-Oct. 3

The Department of Theatre and Dance will begin its season with the giggle-inducing comedy, “The Lightning Bug” Sept. 30 through Oct. 3.

This world-premiere performance capitalizes on superhero silliness and involves fast-paced dialogue and non-stop action. The family-friendly show, written by award-winning playwright Rand Higbee, takes place in 1939 at the Magnopolis Daily News as the evil genius Dr. Kasady emerges from hiding. The plot combines the elements of a 1930s screwball comedy with those of an old-time comic book adventure.

Rand, who received a 2009 Wisconsin Wrights award for “The Lightning Bug,” has written several popular plays including “Next!” which is currently one of the most often performed high school one-acts in the country.

A question-and-answer period with Rand — who currently lives near Red Wing — will be held following Friday evening’s performance.

The show’s director Judy Myers discovered “Lightning Bug” when she attended the Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, Alaska in June of 2009. “Rand’s piece was read on the last day and I was so impressed that I asked him immediately following the reading if he would allow us to produce it at SMU,” Myers said. “I believed it would be a great piece for our students, as well as the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities.”

“Lightning Bug” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the Box Office, Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Family Weekend music events planned

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I will perform an 18-piece concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

The SMU Concert Band and Choirs will present a concert featuring the new acoustic shell at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in Page Theatre.

Tickets for both events can be purchased online at www.pagetheatre.org. The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.

Students exhibit art in ‘Watershed’ exhibit

Several students from SMU were chosen to exhibit in “Watershed,” a juried exhibition at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Drive. The exhibition features work from SMU and Winona State University students who were asked to create work that was inspired by water. Three winners and 12 runners-up were chosen out of 45 entries. The exhibition, being held in conjunction with “Between the Shining Seas,” will be on display through Saturday, Nov. 13.

SMU students featuring work in the exhibit include:

• Ryan Anderson — “Driftwood Sculpture #2” (second place) and “The Unfortunate Events That Took Place at Oscar’s Home, Several Months After the First Incident” (runner up)
• Danielle Miller — “A Puddle with a Floating Leaf” (runner up)
• Stephanie Binot — “Silver Lake” (runner up)
• Ashley Blum — “A Summer Afternoon by Gilmore Creek” (runner up)
• Blake Dahl — “Walk Alone” (runner up)

Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students, $20 for immediate families, or free to children younger than 4.

Stage Combat Workshops near at Valéncia Arts Center

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer Stage Combat Workshops, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9-10. Classes will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.

In both workshops, students will learn the basics of faking unarmed fights onstage without sacrificing either safety or dramatic effectiveness.

The September workshops include “Acting (with Fights) — An Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat” and “On the Edge of a Noodle — Safety in Stage Combat.” These workshops will focus on the acting and safety challenges that arise when theatrical violence is required during a scene. Using pool noodles, students will explore safety, action and reaction, and the appearance of danger in the context of a “West Side Story” rumble/knife fight. The workshops will end with a showing of choreographed stage combat routines.

The October workshops feature “Acting (with Fights) — An Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat” and “Don't Hold the Pointy End — An Introduction to Stage Swordplay.” These workshops will introduce students to the basics of stage rapier through a choreographed routine, including footwork, cuts, thrusts and parries.

Instructed by Mike Speck, the workshops are open to students and community members ages 15 to adults (and by invitation only for younger students). Tuition for the workshops is $20 per weekend. A reduced price of $30 is offered for those who register for both the September and October workshops. College or university students may register for half price through MCA’s university student discount.

Registration is currently open and will be accepted at the door. To register, or for more information about the MCA Stage Combat Workshops and other MCA dance, music, and theatre programming, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500.

Young Alumni Weekend 2010 was a success.

Throughout the weekend, more than 200 young alumni and guests came back to the Winona Campus to participate in weekend events.

Thanks go to faculty and staff for attending and for providing 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.

Photos are available at http://picasaweb.google.com/SaintMarysU/YoungAlumniWeekend2010#.

Employee changes

New hires:
• Casey Ingvalson — iT, multimedia technician, September
• Richard Olson — Twin Cities, associate director MS in Nurse Anesthesia, September
• Steven Titus — University Advancement, senior vice president, September
• Tonja S. Zieman — Twin Cities, program director of Health and Human Services, August
• Melissa Dybas — Academic Skills, Writing Center specialist, August
• Laura Schmidt — Student Life, director of Student Activities, August
• Sandra Pilarski — Fitzgerald Library, Tech Services assistant, August

Leaving:
• Carolyn Bell -- Twin Cities, director of Health and Human Services Administrative Program, September
• Bernadine Duerkop — Twin Cities, School of Health and Human Services, administrative assistant, August

Three athletes honored during ‘M’ Club Weekend

The Saint Mary’s Cardinal ‘M’ Club, in association with the Alumni Office, inducted three members into the SMU Sports Hall of Fame during Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend Sept. 10-12.

The Hall of Fame Class of 2010 — Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine (fastpitch softball), George Hoder ’67 (basketball) and John Tschida ’90 (Fastpitch Softball Coach) — were honored during a ceremony Saturday evening, Sept. 11, in the gymnasium.

Along with the induction of this year’s Hall of Fame class, SMU’s 2009-10 postseason award-winners, as well as last year’s outstanding male and female athletes, and outstanding scholar athletes, were also recognized. The weekend festivities began on Friday with a men’s hockey alumni game, continued Saturday morning with a golf outing at Cedar Valley Golf Course and concluded on Sunday with a picnic and various alumni games on the Winona campus.

To view pictures, go to www.saintmaryssports.com/news/2010/9/13/GEN_0913101428.aspx.

Saturday prayer service commemorates 9/11 victims

A prayer service was held Saturday at the Peace Pole in front of the Thomas More Chapel to commemorate the 2,977 victims from Sept. 11, 2001.

Lasallian Week of Peace schedule announced

The week of Oct. 3-9 is Lasallian Week of Peace. The Lasallian Week of Peace originated in 2006 during a meeting of Young Lasallians in Rome to encourage Lasallian schools to participate in one of the social justice initiatives of the church as well as to pray for world peace.
Campus Ministry and other groups sponsor events.The overall theme of the week is “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.”

Schedule highlights include:

Sunday, Oct. 3 — Mass, “Peace Reflection” 10:30 a.m., 9 p.m., Saint Thomas More Chapel

Monday, Oct. 4 — Farmer’s Market, 3 to 5 p.m., Plaza; “Land Stewardship Project Presentation” with Doug Nopar, 7 p.m., President’s Room

Tuesday, Oct. 5 — “Storytelling from Guatemala” SOUL/LTIP, noon, Common Room, with free lunches for the first 50 attendees; Lasallian Collegians Peace Program, 8 p.m., Game Room

Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Video Conference with Bethlehem University Students, 8 to 9:35 a.m., World Room; “Day in the Life of a Palestinian, noon to 12:45 p.m., Plaza; SAC movie, “Motorcycle Diaries,” Salvi Lecture Hall, 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 7 — Brother Paul Joslin, FSC, companion of Brother James Miller, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Salvi Lecture Hall

Friday, Oct. 8 — Fair Trade Friday, 8 to 11 a.m., Saint Mary’s Hall; “Shack-a-thon Homelessness Awareness,” Habitat for Humanity 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Plaza

Saturday, Oct. 9 — Iron Chef Competition, 5 p.m., Common Room. Support a Bethlehem University student; $3 for students, $5 for adults

‘Let’s Do Lunch’ for October has Halloween theme

The next “Let’s Do Lunch” will be a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on our Nairobi campus. Start gathering costume ideas for your offices and departments.

DVD, video game sale to raise money for CTIE

The volunteer committee will host a DVD and video game sale on Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Saint Mary’s Hall. Donations can be brought to the Business Office or to Student Activities before Monday, Oct. 4. No CDs or video tapes will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on the SMU Nairobi campus.

Theology Department hosts speaker Sept. 19

The Vineyard Colloquia inaugural lecture will feature guest speaker Sister Kate Dooley, OP, on Sunday, Sept. 19. Dr. Dooley will present, “Opportunities and Challenges in Lay Ministry” beginning at 7 p.m. in the President’s Room.

Dr. Dooley is a Sinsinawa (Wis.) Dominican Sister who teaches at Dominican University in River Forest, Ill. For the past 25 years, she taught in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

She holds an M.A. from the Catholic University of America, a M. Th. from Harvard Divinity School, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. Dr. Dooley has published widely in catechetical and liturgical journals and written a number of texts and resource materials for religious education. She is one of the general editors for the Benziger series, “Christ Jesus the Way” and has won numerous national awards.

The Vineyard Colloquia is a series of national and local scholars and practitioners of Catholic ministry, speaking and sparking conversation on the practice and spirituality of lay ecclesial ministry.

The event, hosted by the Department of Theology, is free and open to the public.

Guest pianist Svetlana Belsky to perform Sept. 18

Guest pianist Svetlana Belsky will present a public recital 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Saint Mary’s. The free performance — to be held in Figliulo Recital Hall — will include works by Busoni.

Born in the Soviet Union, Belsky began piano lessons at the age of 7, and was soon performing in the major concert halls of her native Kiev. Her playing has been critically acclaimed as “passionate,” “impressive,” “hypnotic” and “... (possessing) a high degree of musical maturity and sensitivity.”

After immigrating to the United States, Belsky studied with Chicago’s beloved Emilio Del Rosario. She received her Bachelor of Music and Master degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and her Doctorate in Performance at the Manhattan School of Music.

Although she trained mainly in the United States, Belsky has an unmistakably Russian temperament and tonal gift, with which she combines her stylistic versatility and love for a wide variety of music. Belsky has won prizes in numerous national and international piano competitions and has been active as a recitalist and chamber performer throughout the United States, in concert and on the radio. Plans for the upcoming seasons include concerts of Ferruccio Busoni's compositions in the United States, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

She is the coordinator of Piano Studies at the University of Chicago. Her busy teaching schedule includes students from four continents, many of whom are competition winners, professional musicians and performers themselves. She is in great demand as a lecturer on the subjects of piano pedagogy, masterclass guest teacher, and competition adjudicator. Additionally, Belsky has written widely on music history, appreciation and piano literature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gallery show highlights wood type, printing museum

Saint Mary’s is presenting an exhibit of 27 prints that were created as part of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum’s 10th anniversary until Sept. 26.

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum of Two Rivers, Wis., is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. The show, free and open to the public, will be on display at the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

For more information, call Ext. 1652.

Chamber Singers invited to sing at Vatican

The Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea, have just received an invitation to sing as the guest choir for Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, during their March 2011 concert tour to Rome. The Chamber Singers will sing for Mass on Friday, March 11, at 5 p.m. at the Altar of St. Joseph (in the Left Transept).

Mass at St. Peter’s will be a highlight of the week-long tour, which will also include other liturgies and full-length concerts, including a performance at our sister Lasallian secondary school, San Giuseppe de Merode, in central Rome. More details about the tour will be announced in the coming months.

Jazz ensemble featured in jazz magazine

Saint Mary’s Jazz Ensemble is featured on pages 122 and 123 of this month’s edition of “DownBeat,” an American magazine devoted to jazz and blues.

A color photo and a complete listing of all degrees and music industry faculty and alumni are included.

Faculty inducted into high school Alumni Hall of Fame

Dr. Janet Heukeshoven will be inducted into her high school’s Alumni Hall of Fame on the weekend of Sept. 24-25. Events surrounding the event include a dinner for honorees, introduction at half-time of the homecoming football game, a post-game ceremony of installation and reception, and appearance at the Band Boosters pancake breakfast Saturday morning. A plaque will be placed in the school alumni hall of fame and will also be featured on the school’s website.

Blood drive scheduled for Oct. 18-19

Saint Mary’s bi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the sisters of SAI, will be held Oct. 18-19 in the Hall of Fame Room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nicole Ciulla, SAI programs director, nkciul07@smumn.edu.

Next ‘Chat, Chow & Web 2.0’ events announced

The first Chat, Chow & Web 2.0 is an invitation to meet Laura Oanes, the new library director, see the new library space, and hear about the latest SMU technology updates. The event is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Nancy Sims, copyright program librarian at the U of M, will discuss copyright issues relevant to higher education, including using teaching materials in class and online for the October Chat & Chow event. Sims will present from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Meet in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. The event is sponsored by the Fitzgerald Library, IT and Instructional Technology. Lunch will be provided; an RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jason Spartz, jspartz@smumn.edu.

Jazz Notes

Swing Inc., featuring Eric Heukeshoven, John Paulson and Larry Price. will be performing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Signature’s Restaurant.

Swing Inc. with Heukeshoven will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Nelson Cheese Factory in Nelson, Wis., Hwy. 35.

Mississippi River cleanup is Sept. 18

The annual Mississippi River cleanup will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Latsch Island Beach. Volunteers will go out in boats to remove eyesores and pollutants, such as treated wood, discarded tires and metals from islands, shorelines and dikes. A free lunch and music will be provided.

Campus Ministry is offering volunteers an opportunity to participate in this cleanup and a Gilmore Creek cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Gibson offers workshop about public speaking

A workshop, Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 317, Saint Mary's Hall.

While the workshop is especially designed for those taking TA101 Oral Communication, it is open to any student interested in gaining more confidence in presenting in the classroom and other public settings. The presenter will be Ann E. Gibson, Ed. D., director of SMU Counseling Services.

Registration is at the door. For more information, call Ext. 1773 or e-mail agibson@smumn.edu.

Titus named senior VP for university advancement

Steve Titus, Ph.D., J.D., has been named senior vice president for university advancement.

Titus will be responsible for establishing a mission-driven agenda for the university’s advancement program. He will oversee development, alumni, marketing and communication staff and activities at both main campuses, and coordinate and integrate their activities.

Titus comes to Saint Mary’s from Fircrest, Wash., where he served as a senior consultant and executive coach for the Reid Group and as an associate in the Center for Leadership Formation at Seattle University.

Titus previously served as vice president for development and university relations at Pacific Lutheran University, a school of approximately 4,000 students in Tacoma, Wash. Prior to his tenure at Pacific Lutheran, he served for five years as president of Midland College in Fremont, Neb.

Titus earned his Ph.D. at The University of Virginia, Charlottesville; his J.D. at Marquette Law School, Milwaukee; and a B.S. in Business Administration/Organization from Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall.

100 students volunteer in Winona community

As part of New Student Volunteer Day, nearly 100 SMU students served 10 organizations on Saturday.

New Student Volunteer Day is dedicated to providing new students with the opportunity to serve the Winona community and to be inspired by the Lasallian spirit early in their college careers.

Students volunteered at the following organizations: Grace Place, Habitat Restore, Lake Winona Manor, Living Light Church, Winona Volunteer Services, Winona Area Humane Society, Winona Catholic Worker, Saint Anne of Winona, Sauer Memorial Home and Salvation Army Store. Students did cleaning, painting, hauling, played BINGO and tended to animals, among other activities.

KTTC-TV from Rochester highlighted the event. To view the segment, go to www.kttc.com/Global/story.asp?S=13102894. Additionally, to read the Winona Daily News article about New Student Volunteer Day, go to www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_3583c894-b8a0-11df-bf18-001cc4c002e0.html.

Students exhibit art in ‘Watershed’ exhibit

Several students from SMU were chosen to exhibit in “Watershed,” a juried exhibition at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr. The exhibition features work from SMU and Winona State University students who were asked to create work that was inspired by water. Three winners and 12 runners-up were chosen out of 45 entries. The exhibition, being held in conjunction with “Between the Shining Seas,” will be on display Saturday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Nov. 13. A reception will be held to announce the winners at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students, $20 for immediate families, or free to children younger than 4.

Young Alumni Weekend scheduled for Sept. 10-12

Graduates from the past decade have been invited back to campus for Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 10-12.

A welcome reception is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in the President’s Room.

Approximately 200 alumni are planning to attend the special weekend of events which will also include a “Hike for Hunger” community outreach project, swing dance lessons, ropes course activities and a pig roast picnic. The weekend also coincides with Cardinal ’M‘ Club Weekend, which gives SMU alumni opportunities to cheer on Cardinal athletics. Special events have been planned for the anniversary classes of 2000 and 2005.

Former students often express their interest in reconnecting with faculty and staff. Please make plans to attend! To see a complete schedule of events, go to www.smumn.edu/youngalumni.aspx.

To RSVP for the welcome reception, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@smumn.edu or call Ext. 1499.

Three athletes to be honored during ‘M’ Club Weekend

WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Cardinal ‘M’ Club, in association with the Alumni Office, will induct three members into the SMU Sports Hall of Fame during Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend Sept. 10-12.



The Hall of Fame Class of 2010 — Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine (fastpitch softball), George Hoder ’67 (basketball) and John Tschida ’90 (Fastpitch Softball Coach) — will be honored during a ceremony Saturday evening, Sept. 11, in the SMU gymnasium.



Along with the induction of this year’s Hall of Fame class, SMU’s 2009-10 postseason award-winners, as well as last year’s outstanding male and female athletes, and outstanding scholar athletes, will also be recognized. The weekend festivities begin on Friday with a men’s hockey alumni game, continue Saturday morning with a golf outing at Cedar Valley Golf Course and conclude on Sunday with a picnic and various alumni games on the SMU campus.


SMU HALL OF FAME, CLASS OF 2010

TEISHA (SMITH ’00) DEVINE
Chicago
Fastpitch Softball
Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine was a four-year letterwinner who was instrumental in guiding the Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team to its first-ever NCAA Division III National Championship in 2000. A three-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Smith led the Cardinals to three straight MIAC regular-season titles in 1997,1998 and 1999. She was named to the NFCA All-Region Team three times — a first-team selection in 1998 and a second-team pick in 1999 and 2000. A two-time team captain and member of the NCAA Regional and National All-Tournament teams, she ranks first in school history in earned-run-average (1.04), while ranking second in career wins (58), third in complete games (35) and shutouts (18) and fifth in strikeouts (215). She also holds the single-season school records for complete games (15) and shutouts (8) and is second in wins (21), appearances (28) and games started (24). During the Cardinals’ run to the 2000 national championship, she went 21-2 and won her last 18 starts — including a perfect 7-0 mark during SMU’s seven post-season games.

GEORGE HODER ’67
Seattle
Basketball
A four-year letterwinner, George Hoder ’67 is one of just 24 players in the program’s history to eclipse the 1,000-point barrier, having netted 1,260 points during his career. Hoder also ranked 10th in program history in free throws attempted (408) and rebounds (536). Hoder averaged a career-best 14.4 ppg during his junior season, when he tossed in 124 field goals on 297 attempts, while also shooting 64 percent from the free throw line (111-for-171).

JOHN TSCHIDA ’90
Saint Paul, Minn.
Fastpitch Softball Coach
John Tschida ’90 spent six years as the Cardinals’ head fastpitch coach, guiding SMU to post-season appearances in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000. His Cardinals won back-to-back-to-back Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crowns in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and his 2000 SMU team became the first in school history to capture the NCAA Division III national title. Following the 2000 season, Tschida accepted the head coaching position at the University of St. Thomas, where he coached the Tommies to back-to-back national championships in 2004 and 2005. With his UST national crown in 2004, Tschida became the first fastpitch coach to win NCAA titles at two different schools. A 1990 graduate of SMU — where he was a four-year letterwinner for the Cardinal baseball team — Tschida is the winningest Division III coach, active or retired, boasting a 573-98 record and an .854 winning percentage. Tschida has been named MIAC Coach of the Year in eight of his 15 years at the helm at SMU and UST. His teams have been nationally ranked each year, and in the last 13 seasons have posted a 273-13 record in conference regular-season play. In nine seasons at St. Thomas, his teams have swept 91 conference twinbills, split seven and were swept just once, and in all games vs. conference opponents are 208-9 (.958).

Lasallian Week of Peace schedule announced

The week of Oct. 3-9 is Lasallian Week of Peace. The Lasallian Week of Peace originated in 2006 during a meeting of Young Lasallians in Rome to encourage Lasallian schools to participate in one of the social justice initiatives of the church as well as to pray for world peace.

Campus Ministry and other groups sponsor events.

The overall theme of the week is “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.”

Tentative schedule highlights include:

• Sunday: Mass Meditation
• Monday: Food groups, Yoga instruction
• Tuesday: Office of Campus Ministry students and Lasallian Teacher Immersion Program students will present their experience and mission in Guatemala in the dining room.
• Wednesday: University of Bethlehem video conference 8:30-9:30 a.m. with question and answer period and Lasallian Pledge for Peace; peacemaking movie through Activities Office.
• Thursday: Brother Paul Joslin, FSC, will present his lived experience ministry with Brother Jim Miller at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday: Habitat for Humanity “Shackathon” advocacy for homelessness and affordable housing.
• Saturday: Iron Chef International Food Dinner

Alum to discuss Lasallian profession opportunities today

Anthony Holter '00, a Remick Fellow at Notre Dame University, will present, “No Greater Work: Discerning a profession through your Lasallian Education” today, Friday, Sept. 10. The event, co-sponsored by the Psychology, Theology, and Education Departments, will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. in the World Room. Refreshments will be provided.

‘Let’s Do Lunch’ for October has Halloween theme

The next “Let’s Do Lunch” will be a Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 29. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on our Nairobi campus. Start gathering costume ideas for your offices and departments.

DVD, video game exchange to raise money for CTIE

The volunteer committee will host a DVD and video game exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Saint Mary’s Hall. Donations can be brought to the Business Office or to Student Activities before Monday, Oct. 4. No CDs or video tapes will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on SMU Nairobi campus.

Theology department hosts speaker Sept. 19

The Vineyard Colloquia inaugural lecture will feature guest speaker Sister Kate Dooley, OP, on Sunday, Sept. 19. Dr. Dooley will present, “Opportunities and Challenges in Lay Ministry” beginning at 7 p.m. in the President’s Room.

Dr. Dooley is a Sinsinawa (Wis.) Dominican Sister who teaches at Dominican University in River Forest, Ill. For the past 25 years, she taught in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

She holds an M.A. from the Catholic University of America, a M.Th. from Harvard Divinity School, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. Dr. Dooley has published widely in catechetical and liturgical journals and written a number of texts and resource materials for religious education. She is one of the general editors for the Benziger series, “Christ Jesus the Way” and has won numerous national awards.

The Vineyard Colloquia is a series of national and local scholars and practitioners of Catholic ministry, speaking and sparking conversation on the practice and spirituality of lay ecclesial ministry.

The event, hosted by the Department of Theology, is free and open to the public.

Guest pianist Svetlana Belsky to perform Sept. 18

Guest pianist Svetlana Belsky will present a public recital 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Saint Mary’s. The free performance — to be held in Figliulo Recital Hall — will include works of Busoni.

Born in the Soviet Union, Belsky began piano lessons at the age of 7, and was soon performing in the major concert halls of her native Kiev. Her playing has been critically acclaimed as “passionate,” “impressive,” “hypnotic” and “... (possessing) a high degree of musical maturity and sensitivity.”

After immigrating to the United States, Belsky studied with Chicago’s beloved Emilio Del Rosario. She received her Bachelor of Music and Master degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and her Doctorate in Performance at the Manhattan School of Music.

Although she trained mainly in the United States, Belsky has an unmistakably Russian temperament and tonal gift, with which she combines her stylistic versatility and love for a wide variety of music. Belsky has won prizes in numerous national and international piano competitions and has been active as a recitalist and chamber performer throughout the United States, in concert and on the radio. Plans for the upcoming seasons include concerts of Ferruccio Busoni's compositions in the United States, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

She is the coordinator of Piano Studies at the University of Chicago. Her busy teaching schedule includes students from four continents, many of whom are competition winners, professional musicians and performers themselves. She is great demand as a lecturer on the subjects of piano pedagogy, masterclass guest teacher, and competition adjudicator. Additionally, Belsky has written widely on music history, appreciation and piano literature.

Gallery show highlights wood type, printing museum

Saint Mary’s is presenting an exhibit of 27 prints that were created as part of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum’s 10th anniversary until Sept. 26.

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum of Two Rivers, Wis., is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type.

The show, free and open to the public, will be on display at the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

For more information, call Ext. 1652.

MAFA program helps students get started in music

This is the 10th year for the Music Access for All (MAFA) music program, started by Dr. John Paulson, professor of music. The program’s goal is to help kids get started in band or on piano and get them enrolled in school music programs.

MAFA helps students in need of financial assistance get instruments at low or no cost. Also, free lessons on woodwinds, brass, piano or jazz improvisation are available on Saturday mornings at the Maplewood Townhomes Community Center.

MAFA staff includes Saint Mary’s music teachers Paulson (woodwinds and jazz), and Eric Heukeshoven (brass, piano and jazz).

Blood drive scheduled for Oct. 18-19

Saint Mary’s bi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the sisters of SAI, will be held Oct. 18-19 in the Hall of Fame Room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nicole Ciulla, SAI programs director, nkciul07@smumn.edu.

Next ‘Chat, Chow & Web 2.0’ events announced

The first Chat, Chow & Web 2.0 is an invitation to meet Laura Oanes, the new library director, see the new library space, and hear about the latest SMU technology updates. The event is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Nancy Sims, copyright program librarian at the U of M, will discuss copyright issues relevant to higher education, including using teaching materials in class and online for the October Chat & Chow event. Sims will present from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Meet in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. The event is sponsored by the Fitzgerald Library, IT and Instructional Technology. Lunch will be provided; an RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jason Spartz, jspartz@smumn.edu.

Communication law, privacy to be discussed Sept. 15

Two legal experts will discuss electronic communication’s impact on Minnesota’s open-meeting law and data-privacy standards Wednesday, Sept. 15.

The event, which is planned for 7 p.m., will be held in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Presenters will be Mark Anfinson, an attorney for the Minnesota Newspaper Association, and Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske, director of the information policy analysis division of the Minnesota Administration Department.

Anfinson and Beyer-Kropuenske will review recent court rulings that relate to communication law and data privacy. Other topics to be addressed include:

• Whether existing communication laws are still relevant to new communication technologies and practices;
• Ways in which technology has changed expectations about privacy;
• Citizens’ access to government data; and
• New legislation improving citizen access to government records.

The event, free and open to the public, is being held in conjunction with Constitution Day.

For more information, contact Steve Schild, Ext. 1753.

Jazz Notes

Swing Inc., featuring Eric Heukeshoven and John Paulson, will perform 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Signature’s Restaurant.

Season tickets for Page Series available until Sept. 17

Season tickets for the 2010-2011 Page Series are available until Sept. 17. Purchase tickets for any three Page Series events and receive 10 percent off individual prices. Returning subscribers receive 25 percent off individual prices.

Individual tickets are now available though the box office or online.

Information and tickets for the Page Series and all the SMU arts events are available at www.pagetheatre.org or at the box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by phone, Ext. 1715.

Lynch publishes social science book

Dr. David Lynch of the Social Science Department had his book, “Trade and Globalization: An Introduction to Regional Trade Agreements,” published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers in July. The book will also have a companion website with maps made using GIS software and additional text at www.rowman.com/isbn/0742566897.

You can “see inside” the book on Amazon's website, www.amazon.com/Trade-Globalization-Introduction-Regional-Agreements/dp/0742566897/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280538489&sr=8-1-spell.

Michener publishes essay in journal

Dr. Christian Michener, Department of English, has published “Saints and Sisters: The Sacred Chorus in the Poetry of Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin,” an essay that appears in the Summer 2010 volume of New Hibernia Review, an interdisciplinary journal of Irish studies.

Mississippi River cleanup is Sept. 18

The annual Mississippi River cleanup will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Latsch Island Beach. Volunteers will go out in boats to remove eyesores and pollutants, such as treated wood, discarded tires and metals from islands, shorelines and dikes. A free lunch and music will be provided.

Saint Mary’s welcomes John McDonough, president of Blackhawks

Saint Mary’s alum John McDonough ’75, president of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks, shared his triumphant and inspiring story with his alma mater Thursday, Sept. 2.

McDonough served as the guest speaker during SMU’s annual convocation ceremony, where Brother William presented him with the Presidential Medal for Outstanding Merit.

McDonough also spoke to business students and faculty about “The Chicago Blackhawks ‘One Goal’ Business Plan.” Additionally, he lead a Q&A session for SMU administration, faculty, student leaders and Winona business leaders from the President’s Roundtable.

McDonough was named president of the Chicago Blackhawks in November of 2007. Under his guidance, in what Forbes Magazine has called the “The Greatest Sports-Business Turnaround Ever,” the Blackhawks moved quickly to revitalize the team’s profile and re-energize its fan base. Just over two and a half years after his arrival, the organization achieved its “One Goal” of a Stanley Cup title in 2010, the team’s first since 1961.

Under McDonough’s leadership, the Blackhawks became one of professional sports’ biggest success stories. As of June 6, 2010, the Blackhawks have entertained 102 consecutive capacity crowds at the United Center and have grown a season ticketholder base from 3,400 to over 14,000 in under a year.

Prior to joining the Blackhawks, McDonough served as president of the Chicago Cubs. During his tenure, the Cubs won the 2007 National League Central Division while setting an all-time franchise attendance record. As the Cubs chief, and in his previous role as senior vice president of marketing and broadcasting, he was widely viewed as a sports marketing and management innovator who played a major role in growing the Cubs’ fan base and attracting sponsorships for one of the most successful pro sports franchises in America.

Young Alumni Weekend is Sept. 10-12

Graduates from the past decade have been invited back to campus for Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 10-12.

A welcome reception is planned for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the President’s Room.

Approximately 200 alumni are planning to attend the special weekend of events which will also include a “Hike for Hunger” community outreach project, swing dance lessons, ropes course activities and a pig roast picnic. The weekend also coincides with Cardinal ’M‘ Club Weekend, which gives SMU alumni opportunities to cheer on Cardinal athletics. Special events have been planned for the anniversary classes of 2000 and 2005.

Former students often express their interest in reconnecting with faculty and staff. Please make plans to attend! To see a complete schedule of events, go to www.smumn.edu/youngalumni.aspx.

To RSVP for the welcome reception, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@smumn.edu or call Ext. 1499.

Three athletes to be honored during ‘M’ Club Weekend

WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Cardinal ‘M’ Club, in association with the Alumni Office, will induct three members into the SMU Sports Hall of Fame during Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend Sept. 10-12.



The Hall of Fame Class of 2010 — Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine (fastpitch softball), George Hoder ’67 (basketball) and John Tschida ’90 (Fastpitch Softball Coach) — will be honored during a ceremony Saturday evening, Sept. 11, in the SMU gymnasium.



Along with the induction of this year’s Hall of Fame class, SMU’s 2009-10 postseason award-winners, as well as last year’s outstanding male and female athletes, and outstanding scholar athletes, will also be recognized. The weekend festivities begin on Friday with a men’s hockey alumni game, continue Saturday morning with a golf outing at Cedar Valley Golf Course and conclude on Sunday with a picnic and various alumni games on the SMU campus.


SMU HALL OF FAME, CLASS OF 2010

TEISHA (SMITH ’00) DEVINE
Chicago Fastpitch Softball
Teisha (Smith ’00) Devine was a four-year letterwinner who was instrumental in guiding the Saint Mary’s University fastpitch softball team to its first-ever NCAA Division III National Championship in 2000. A three-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Smith led the Cardinals to three straight MIAC regular-season titles in 1997,1998 and 1999. She was named to the NFCA All-Region Team three times — a first-team selection in 1998 and a second-team pick in 1999 and 2000. A two-time team captain and member of the NCAA Regional and National All-Tournament teams, she ranks first in school history in earned-run-average (1.04), while ranking second in career wins (58), third in complete games (35) and shutouts (18) and fifth in strikeouts (215). She also holds the single-season school records for complete games (15) and shutouts (8) and is second in wins (21), appearances (28) and games started (24). During the Cardinals’ run to the 2000 national championship, she went 21-2 and won her last 18 starts — including a perfect 7-0 mark during SMU’s seven post-season games.

GEORGE HODER ’67
Seattle Basketball
A four-year letterwinner, George Hoder ’67 is one of just 24 players in the program’s history to eclipse the 1,000-point barrier, having netted 1,260 points during his career. Hoder also ranked 10th in program history in free throws attempted (408) and rebounds (536). Hoder averaged a career-best 14.4 ppg during his junior season, when he tossed in 124 field goals on 297 attempts, while also shooting 64 percent from the free throw line (111-for-171).

JOHN TSCHIDA ’90
Saint Paul, Minn. Fastpitch Softball Coach
John Tschida ’90 spent six years as the Cardinals’ head fastpitch coach, guiding SMU to post-season appearances in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000. His Cardinals won back-to-back-to-back Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crowns in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and his 2000 SMU team became the first in school history to capture the NCAA Division III national title. Following the 2000 season, Tschida accepted the head coaching position at the University of St. Thomas, where he coached the Tommies to back-to-back national championships in 2004 and 2005. With his UST national crown in 2004, Tschida became the first fastpitch coach to win NCAA titles at two different schools. A 1990 graduate of SMU — where he was a four-year letterwinner for the Cardinal baseball team — Tschida is the winningest Division III coach, active or retired, boasting a 573-98 record and an .854 winning percentage. Tschida has been named MIAC Coach of the Year in eight of his 15 years at the helm at SMU and UST. His teams have been nationally ranked each year, and in the last 13 seasons have posted a 273-13 record in conference regular-season play. In nine seasons at St. Thomas, his teams have swept 91 conference twinbills, split seven and were swept just once, and in all games vs. conference opponents are 208-9 (.958).

Theatre students to present ‘God’s Country’ in London

This fall, Saint Mary’s theatre majors will stage the highly theatrical, disturbing docu-drama “God’s Country,” in London.

Written by Steven Dietz, the show depicts the growing white supremacist movement in America. The emotionally gripping plot revolves around various right-wing organizations that, collectively, comprise the so-called “Identity Movement.” Some of these people are harmless nut cases: but most are not. They are dedicated toward violent revolution and expulsion from America — “God’s Country” — of all “non-Aryan races.” The play covers all bases of the right-wing lunatic fringe, but essentially it focuses on three narrative spines: the trial in Seattle of a paramilitary group which calls itself “The Order”; the career and murder of Denver talk-radio personality Alan Berg (outspoken, controversial and Jewish) “assassinated” by The Order; and, finally, the hate-filled career and death of The Order’s founder, Robert Matthews.

These narratives are not presented in a linear fashion, but are interwoven, sometimes non-chronologically, amongst a barrage of statistics and facts into a kaleidoscopic and highly theatrical vision. It’s presentation couldn’t be more timely — and, sad to say, timeless.

Qualified theatre majors at Saint Mary's are studying theatre in London, England, this semester through the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin Theatre in London Program. Under the guidance of Saint Mary’s faculty, the program will include a variety of classes in theatre, as well as courses focusing on broader enrichment. Students will have the unique opportunity to attend numerous performances at London’s West End, Off-West End, and Fringe theatres.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., the show is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes. Stage manager will be Michael Dold; lighting manager will be Josh Lentner; sound designer will be Greg Freeman; and performers will include: Darrell Fair, Maggie Allexsaht, Annie Ivansek, Regina Harris, Joanna Mills, Jarod Boltjes, Tom Conry, Rick Baustian, Jacob Rivet, David Dean, Matthew Gorgone, Laurence Alliston-Greiner, and Shane Nippard.

Gallery show highlights wood type, printing museum

Saint Mary’s is presenting an exhibit of 27 prints that were created as part of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum’s 10th anniversary until Sept. 26.

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum of Two Rivers, Wis., is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type.

The show, free and open to the public, will be on display at the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

For more information, call Ext. 1652.

Blood drive scheduled for Oct. 18-19

Saint Mary’s bi-annual Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the sisters of SAI, will be held Oct. 18-19 in the Hall of Fame Room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Nicole Ciulla, SAI programs director, nkciul07@smumn.edu.

New LTIP students announced

The Cohort 4 group of Lasallian Teacher Immersion students includes four students from Saint Mary’s: Johnathan Borck (back, right) , a math education major from Lewiston; Kyle Garesche (back, left), a history/religious studies major from Mundelein, Ill.; Sam Olsem (back, center), a math education major from Fulda, Minn.; and Tom Iven (front, center), an English education major from Rockford, Ill.

Next ‘Chat, Chow & Web 2.0’ events announced at Fitzgerald Library

The first Chat, Chow & Web 2.0 is an invitation to meet Laura Oanes, the new library director, see the new library space, and hear about the latest SMU technology updates. The event is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Nancy Sims, copyright program librarian at the U of M, will discuss copyright issues relevant to higher education, including using teaching materials in class and online for the October Chat & Chow event. Sims will present from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Meet in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. The event is sponsored by the Fitzgerald Library, IT and Instructional Technology. Lunch will be provided; an RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary, and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jason Spartz, jspartz@smumn.edu.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc., featuring Eric Heukeshoven and Larry Price, will perform Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4 at the Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern in La Crosse, Wis.

Communication law, privacy to be discussed Sept. 15

Two legal experts will discuss electronic communication’s impact on Minnesota’s open-meeting law and data-privacy standards Wednesday, Sept. 15.

The event, which is planned for 7 p.m., will be held in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Presenters will be Mark Anfinson, an attorney for the Minnesota Newspaper Association, and Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske, director of the information policy analysis division of the Minnesota Administration Department.

Anfinson and Beyer-Kropuenske will review recent court rulings that relate to communication law and data privacy. Other topics to be addressed include:

• Whether existing communication laws are still relevant to new communication technologies and practices;
• Ways in which technology has changed expectations about privacy;
• Citizens’ access to government data; and
• New legislation improving citizen access to government records.

The event, free and open to the public, is being held in conjunction with Constitution Day.

For more information, contact Steve Schild, Ext. 1753.

Season tickets for Page Series available until Sept. 17

Season tickets for the 2010-2011 Page Series are available until Sept. 17. Purchase tickets for any three Page Series events and receive 10 percent off individual prices. Returning subscribers receive 25 percent off individual prices.

Individual tickets are now available though the box office or online.

Information and tickets for the Page Series and all the SMU arts events are available at www.pagetheatre.org or at the box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by phone, Ext. 1715.

History Center event features ultra-marathoner

Ultra-marathoner Marshall Ulrich, son-in-law of Winona resident Janis Vose (and the late Rory Vose, former biology professor) will host a free screening of the documentary film, “Running America.” Marshall is a record setting ultrarunner, mountaineer, adventure racer and an active humanitarian, speaker and author.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Winona County History Center’s Wanek Hall.

In 2008 at the age of 57, Ulrich started an expedition that would press his physical and mental strengths to their limits. This time the challenge was running 3,063 miles from San Francisco to New York City in an attempt to break a world record. Within the first steps of the journey, he was crossing a changing America. Set against breathtaking landscapes populated with opinionated Americans, Running America captures one of the most defining and difficult times in modern American history as the backdrop for an amazing and unpredictable expedition.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; there is no ticket fee, but limited seating is available.

For more information, go to www.marshallulrich.com.

Sympathy to DeThomasis, Gabrick families

Ludwig DeThomasis, brother of Brother Chancellor Louis DeThomasis, died in late August. Private funeral services were held in Florida.

Helen Gabrick mother-in-law of Bernie Malchaski (maintenance) and grandmother to Jason Putz (maintenance) died on Sunday, Aug. 29. Notes of condolence can be sent to Campus Box 39.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the DeThomasis and Gabrick families.