MCA holds sixth biennial Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Nov. 21

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is hosting its sixth biennial Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party, Sunday, Nov. 21, at Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.

This year’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party features two tea sittings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., providing specialty teas and exquisite finger foods. The Land of the Sweets Gift Boutique, featuring holiday gifts and crafts, as well as products from At Home America, Forever Engraved, Mon Petit Cupcake and USBorne Books, will be available for purchase from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person. All children attending the tea party will receive a complimentary professional photo with their favorite live character from the Nutcracker Ballet. Tea attendees will enjoy the sounds of MCA’s Winona Area Youth Singers, as well as flute, clarinet and piano accompaniment by MCA’s music division instructors.

To reserve seats, or a full table of six, call Ext. 5500. The Valéncia Arts Center is handicapped accessible.

The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea party is MCA’s first big event of its Nutcracker production season. The company will present the full-length ballet Dec. 2-5, at Saint Mary’s University Page Theatre. This year’s 80 cast members include students from Saint Mary’s, Winona State University and children and community members from Winona and the surrounding areas.

For tickets to the production, call the box office at Ext. 1715 or visit www.pagetheatre.org.

Proceeds from The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party will benefit the MCA student scholarship fund and Nutcracker production costs.

New version of Greek myth ‘Eurydice’ offered this weekend

The Saint Mary’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present a fresh reflection on the timeless Greek love story “Eurydice” tonight through Nov. 14.

“Eurydice” — by the recently Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl — is a modern reinterpretation of the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus from a woman's point of view. The original story focuses on Orpheus and his journey into the underworld to save his wife, Eurydice, who he lost just moments after their wedding. Ruhl instead focuses on Eurydice’s descent into the underworld and imagines what her journey might have entailed.

Director Steven Bouler describes “Eurydice” as a 90-minute play of rare beauty about memory and loss, faithfulness and undying love. “It promises to be a disconcerting drama that will bring a tear to the eye, a lump to the throat and a smile to the face,” he said.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 4 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Studio Theatre, located upstairs in the SMU Performance Center.

Although the performance is free, tickets are required as seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained through the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715. A donation of a canned item for a local food shelf is encouraged.

English students to present at Streamlines conference

Three Saint Mary’s students from the English Department will travel to Dubuque, Iowa, to present papers Saturday, Nov. 13, at Streamlines, an undergraduate conference for language, literature, and writing. The conference is co-hosted by Clarke University, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque.

Theresa Breault will present “Holocaust Imagery in the Poetry of Sylvia Plath”; Nicole Ciulla will present “Service unto the Individual: Greater than the ‘Greater Good’”; and Danielle Scholbrock will present “The Role of Female Sexuality and Intellect in Stoker’s Dracula.” The students will be accompanied by Dr. Carolyn Ayers, who will moderate a panel on Global Literature at the conference.

Jazz Ensemble to perform

Saint Mary’s 17-piece Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Riverside Room at Jefferson Pub and Grill.

The informal show is free, but a free-will offering is encouraged for the Winona Food Shelf. The night’s set includes the great big band classic “That Old Devil Moon,” arranged by Dave Wolpe; Jerome Richardson’s famous “Groove Merchant”; a new Latin groove chart titled “Hablemos,” by Mike Carubia; and the classic “Manteca,” by Dizzy Gillespie; in addition to the great standards “Song for My Father” by Horace Silver; and “Freddie the Freeloader,” arranged by Les Hooper for big band. Jazz Combo I will perform Clifford Brown’s blues “Sandu,” Jobim’s “So Danco Samba” and the well-know hit “After You've Gone,” arranged by Frank Mantooth.

The ensemble’s next performance is Friday, Dec. 10, in Page Theatre, with SMU alumnus Chris White on guitar. This concert will include the SMU World Drum Ensemble, directed by Denny McGuire.

The band will be selling its recently released CD “Staycation” at both events. To order the CD or for more information, visit www.smumn.edu/staycation or www.paulsonjazz.com.

Heukeshoven composition featured at New Music Festival

Music Department faculty member A. Eric Heukeshoven’s composition, “Music and Other Sounds for Horn Soloist,” was selected to be performed at the three-day La Crosse New Music Festival, held Nov. 11, in La Crosse, Wis.

Saint Mary’s freshman Regina Barbosa performed the piece, which Heukeshoven describes as, “a ‘tongue-in-cheek’ essay for, and about, horn players.” The work was composed in 1981 and has been performed numerous times over the past three decades.

Heukeshoven is currently writing a new piece commissioned for the Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers’ 2011 tour of Italy.

More information on Heukeshoven’s compositions can be found on the American Composers Forum website at www.composersforum.org/member_profile.cfm?oid=2509.

Educause conference can be viewed online

Saint Mary’s Information Technology Department hosted a viewing room for the 2010 Educause Conference Online Edition Oct. 13-15.

Twelve members of the university participated in a combination of 16 sessions offered over the two and a half day conference.

The Information Technology Department registered for the event and invited members of the Winona campus to participate in an effort to continue awareness of what’s going on in the industry.

For those who were unable to attend the event, the conference can be viewed online at www.educause.edu/E2010/EDUCAUSE2010OnlineAnnualProgra/PrivateSessionRecordings/214842.

These recordings will be available through Jan. 6, 2011.

Biology seminar to feature Borash

Gary Borash will present “Seeds of Success - Conservation and Land Management Internship Program,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov.18, in Room 112, Hoffman Hall. Borash graduated with an environmental biology degree in May 2010, and after a summer internship in Arizona, became SMU’s outdoor leadership coordinator.

A Confluence of Voices III planned for Nov. 12

“A Confluence of Voices III,” — an evening of poetry hosted by Ken McCullough, Winona’s Poet Laureate, and Jim Armstrong, Winona’s former Poet Laureate — will be held Friday, Nov. 12.

Student poets from Saint Mary’s and Winona State will read their original work, followed by an open mic. This event — which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mugby Junction, 451 Huff St. — is free and open to the public.

Blue Angel 2010 a success

The Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha would like to thank the Saint Mary’s community for its overwhelming support of Blue Angel 2010. More than 600 people enjoyed this year’s performances. Thanks go to everyone who helped make Blue Angel a success.

Photos can be submitted to Cardinal Corner for Red Cards

The Cardinal Corner is selling spirit hair (a hat with crazy colored hair) and vuvuzelas (horns). Send in pictures of you wearing spirit hair or blowing your vuvuzela, and the store will post them on its Facebook site. Everyone who submits photos will receive a free Red Card.

Photos should be sent in .jpg format to cardinalcorner@smumn.edu.

Become a fan of the Cardinal Corner’s Facebook site at www.facebook.com/cardinalcorner. Latest updates, sales and freebies are posted on the site first.

High School Challenge season continues Saturday

The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota High School Challenge continues with Round 1B at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, in the World Room, located in the SMU Hendrickson Center.

The 2010-11 season marks the 40th year of the longest running, locally produced television program showcasing Eastern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Northeast Iowa high school students in an educational forum.

High School Challenge is a contest in which high schools compete to correctly answer questions dealing with high school subjects, general information and current events. Thirty-two teams compete in winner and consolation bracket tournaments at Saint Mary’s. The final eight games of the tournament are taped at SMU and are televised on Fox 25 La Crosse and Fox 48 Eau Claire.

High school students receive scholarships to Saint Mary’s for participating in High School Challenge. Schools that win their first game receive $2,000 scholarships to SMU. Schools that lose their first game receive $1,000 scholarships to SMU. These scholarships are for any member of the senior class with a B or above average.

The following schools will participate: Lewiston-Altura, Bangor, Decorah, Weston, Aquinas, Osseo-Fairchild, Seneca, and Eau Claire Regis. Round 1C will be Nov. 20.

Teams that win their afternoon game will return Dec. 4 for the Consolation Championship games with Logan (White team) and Cotter high schools. Teams that win their morning and afternoon games will return Feb. 19 for the Super Challenge Championship with Logan (Red team) and LaCrescent high schools.

For more information, contact Nicole Witt Gerdes, High School Challenge coordinator, at ngerdes@smumn.edu or Ext. 1761.

Windley-Daoust publishes article about natural childbirth

Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust, assistant professor of Theology, published an article in the December 2010 issue of Sojourners Magazine, “Unto Us A Child Is Given: Why Is It Such A Fight To Have A Natural Childbirth?” Sojourners is a magazine focusing on issues of faith, politics, and culture. Article available with free registration at www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=magazine.home.

Sympathy to Green family

Patricia Green, mother of Kim Leaf, Chartwells and Mugby Junction, died Sunday, Oct. 31. Notes of condolences can be sent to Kim Leaf, Campus P.O. 25. The Saint Mary’s community extends its condolences to the Green family.

Nationally known economist Chris Farrell to speak Nov. 11

Chris Farrell, economics editor for “Marketplace Money,” American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio personal finance program, will speak to audiences about “The New Frugality” at Saint Mary’s Thursday, Nov. 11.

Farrell has a unique ability to translate major trends in the economy and finance to a broad audience. He draws from his experience as a journalist, a large collection of everyday anecdotes, and a deep appreciation of history to make complex events simple and engaging.

An award-winning journalist, Farrell is a regular contributor to American Public Media’s “Marketplace Morning Report.” He writes for “Bloomberg BusinessWeek” and contributes to “Yahoo News.” Farrell also has a weekly column in the Minneapolis “Star Tribune.” A graduate of Stanford University and the London School of Economics, Farrell lives in St. Paul.

Farrell’s presentation, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in Page Theatre, is free and open to the public. Farrell will discuss highlights of his latest book, “The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More and Live Better,” followed by a question-and-answer period, and a book signing in the lobby of the Performance Center.

Books will be available for purchase in the SMU Barnes & Noble Book Store and at the book signing.

The event is sponsored by the SMU Business Office.

Concert Band debuts sixth Kaplan Commissioning Project

Jamie Jones is an oboe player with the SMU Concert Band.

Florida composer Paul Richards has been chosen for the sixth Saint Mary’s University Concert Band Kaplan Commissioning Project.

The SMU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform Richards’ world-premiere composition, “If You Could Only See the Frog” during its fall concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Page Theatre.

This concert marks the sixth world premiere composition made possible through the generosity of the Helen & Sam Kaplan Foundation. The Helen and Sam Kaplan Foundation supports performances and activities led by Jewish artists and scholars that are designed to increase cultural and religious understanding at Saint Mary’s.

Richards’ “If You Could Only See The Frog” is based on a Bulgarian children’s song sung by exiled Jews in the Spanish-Jewish dialect of Ladino. Its playful tune stems from a wide range of cultural influences and is a percussion driven exploration of this infectious melody.

The composer will be in residency at SMU starting Nov. 10 and will conduct the premiere. Dr. Richards teaches at the University of Florida (Gainsville), and has received numerous commissions and awards including the ASCAP Rudolf Nissim Prize, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s “Fresh Ink” prize and many others. For more information, go to www.paulrichardsmusic.com.

Under the direction of Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, the SMU Concert Band will also perform works by Grainger, Arnold, Shostakovich and Grundman. The Wind Ensemble will perform two pieces, including arrangements of the familiar “Funeral March of a Marionette” by Charles Gounod and Scott Joplin’s “The Easy Winners.”

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

For more information, contact Dr. Heukeshoven at jheukesh@smumn.edu or Ext. 1675.

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts receives grant

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) was selected to receive grant funding from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

MCA was awarded the funding through the State Arts Board’s Community Arts Schools and Conservatories grant division, which funds organizations that provide open access and arts learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. The formulary and merit-based funding acknowledges MCA as a leader in Minnesota community arts education.

The Minnesota State Arts Board funding will help support and expand MCA’s dance, music and theatre programming for children and adults. Furthermore, the grant will allow MCA to venture into new community outreach projects, move into the implementation stages of a visual arts division and remain fiscally responsible with balanced budgets.

“Writing the Community Arts Schools and Conservatories grant was an intense and time consuming process, but it was well worth it,” said managing director Christine Martin. “This grant helps solidify the future of MCA.” As a non-profit organization, grant support allows MCA to offer quality arts programming to the Winona and surrounding area communities.

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts exists to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and adults. MCA’s service to the community ranges from recreational to pre-professional dance and performing arts curriculum and programming designed to provide physical and aesthetic benefits, heightened self-respect, discipline and confidence. MCA is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s.

For more information about the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org.

MCA hosts free boys, men dance workshops

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will hold free Dance Technique for Boys classes and Men’s Dance workshops Nov. 9-12.

With instruction by visiting guest artist Allen Fields, the dance classes are a great opportunity for male students to build athletic endurance, balance and coordination. MCA offers nurturing classes with both male and female instructors, allowing male students to feel comfortable while building technique, creativity and confidence.

The classes will run from Tuesday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 12, at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St., and will focus on developing physical technique used in Classical and contemporary dance disciplines, such as ballet, modern and jazz. The Dance Technique for Boys classes are for male students ages 8-12 and will be held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The Men’s Dance workshops are for male students ages 13-21 and will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Pas de deux workshops

Allen Fields will also instruct Pas de deux workshops from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Male students ages 13-21 and intermediate and advanced female ballet students on pointe are invited to attend these free workshops as well. Students will learn the basics of classical partnering work.

The tuition waiver for these activities is made possible in part by a grant from the Sewell Family Foundation.

Advance registration for the Dance Technique for Boys classes, Men’s Dance and the Pas de deux workshops is required. Register online at www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org or in person at MCA’s Valencia Arts Center. For more information, call Ext. 5500.

MCA holds sixth biennial Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Nov. 21

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is hosting its sixth biennial Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party, Sunday, Nov. 21, at Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.

This year’s Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party features two tea sittings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., providing specialty teas and exquisite finger foods. The Land of the Sweets Gift Boutique, featuring holiday gifts and crafts, as well as products from At Home America, Forever Engraved, Mon Petit Cupcake and USBorne Books, will be available for purchase from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person. All children attending the tea party will receive a complimentary professional photo with their favorite live character from the Nutcracker Ballet. Tea attendees will enjoy the sounds of MCA’s Winona Area Youth Singers, as well as flute, clarinet and piano accompaniment by MCA’s music division instructors.

To reserve seats, or a full table of six, call (507) 453-5500. The Valéncia Arts Center is handicapped accessible.

The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea party is MCA’s first big event of its Nutcracker production season. The company will present the full-length ballet Dec. 2-5, at Saint Mary’s University Page Theatre. This year’s 80 cast members include students from Saint Mary’s, Winona State University and children and community members from Winona and the surrounding areas.

For tickets to the production, call the box office at Ext. 1715 or visit www.pagetheatre.org.

Proceeds from The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party will benefit the MCA student scholarship fund and Nutcracker production costs.

Faculty and staff can get free ticket to Blue Angel Nov. 5-6

The Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha cordially invite members of the faculty and staff to Blue Angel 2010. This year’s performances are tonight, Friday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7 and 10 p.m. You may receive a complimentary ticket to the show of your choice by contacting Bob Fisher at Ext. 6658, rfisher@smumn.edu or Campus Box 21.

New version of Greek myth ‘Eurydice’ offered Nov. 11-14

The Saint Mary’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present a fresh reflection on the timeless Greek love story “Eurydice” Nov. 11-14.

“Eurydice” — by the recently Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl — is a modern reinterpretation of the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus from a woman's point of view. The original story focuses on Orpheus and his journey into the underworld to save his wife, Eurydice, who he lost just moments after their wedding. Ruhl instead focuses on Eurydice’s descent into the underworld and imagines what her journey might have entailed. “I am interested in any woman who dies twice,” Ruhl has commented.

Director Steven Bouler describes “Eurydice” as a 90-minute play of rare beauty about memory and loss, faithfulness and undying love. “It promises to be a disconcerting drama that will bring a tear to the eye, a lump to the throat and a smile to the face,” he said.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 11-13, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 4 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Studio Theatre, located upstairs in the SMU Performance Center.

Although the performance is free, tickets are required as seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained through the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715. A donation of a canned item for a local food shelf is encouraged.

Veterans Day observance planned for Nov. 11

On Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day — an annual holiday observed in honor of those who have served the U.S. armed forces — a small ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial beginning at 11 a.m. Names will be read from the honor roll plaque of those individuals from the Saint Mary’s community who lost their lives in military service to our country. A prayer remembrance will be held for all those who have served and sacrificed in the U.S. armed forces, especially those from the Saint Mary’s community.

Lawing presents at national art conference

Preston Lawing, chair of the Art and Design Department, presented a three-hour demonstration on traditional Japanese Woodblock printing at the Mid-America Print Council National Conference Oct. 15 in Minneapolis.

His research paper, titled, “Moku Hanga in the Digital Age,” was accepted for presentation in Kyoto, Japan in June 2011.

The first International Moku Hanga Conference had over 400 paper and presentation entries. Only seven were selected for inclusion.

Biology seminar to feature Dr. Cochran

Dr. Philip Cochran, chair of the Biology Department, will present “Back to the Fifties: Historical Use of Tadpole Madtoms as Bait in the Winona Region,” Thursday, Nov. 11. His presentation will begin at 4 p.m. in Room 112 of Hoffman Hall.

Thank you to SGPP, ‘Let’s do Lunch’ contributors

The 3 Blind Mice of Communication and Marketing.

Alice In Wonderland -- Campus Ministry, the Wellness Center and Student Activities

The Business Office Drill Team

The winning team- M.Ed.'s "Farm"

Thank you to the School of Graduate and Professional Programs for sponsoring October’s “Lets do Lunch,” and to everyone who contributed. The luncheon raised $290.03 for students at CTIE in Nairobi. A big congratulations to “Old McDonald” Dr. Roger Peckover and other M.Ed. faculty and staff for winning first place in the costume contest.

Employee Campaign update

Since being launched on Oct. 14, the 2010-2011 Employee Campaign has raised $35,539.94 in gifts and pledges for the current fiscal year, with support from 135 university employees. A priority of the campaign is to increase the participation of giving by university employees. Our goal this year is to exceed 50 percent, currently the university has achieved 30.4 percent.

The campaign runs through Friday, Nov. 12. You may have already been contacted, or can expect to be contacted soon, by one of this year’s campaign volunteers: Bob Biebel, Phil Cochran, Paul Fox, Laurie Haase, Neil Leibundguth, Megan Radke, Joe Sweeney, Lance Thompson, Rachel Thomas, Brendan Dolan and Nancy Wiltgen.

Thank you to all those who support our Lasallian Catholic institution. You are making a difference for our students!

Kowles publishes book about wonder of genetics

Dr. Richard Kowles makes the complexities of genetics both humorous and understandable in his new book, “The Wonder of Genetics: the Creepy, the Curious and the Commonplace.”

Dr. Kowles, a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in Biology at Saint Mary’s University, drew upon his lifelong career in teaching (38 years at Saint Mary’s and 14 at the high school level) to answer such questions as, “Why do some people look like their relatives, while others don’t?” and “Why are some of us male and others female?”

“I wrote the book as a challenge because most people (and publishers) refuse to believe that genetic concepts can be explained to the average public; hence, I took on the challenge,” he said. “Consequently, it is a trade book geared to the general public and also to non-biology majors in college. Prometheus (the name of the publisher), in Greek mythology, means ‘inventive’ and ‘daring.’ How fitting for such a book.”

Kowles, known internationally for his research in genetics, explains that genetic concepts tend to be almost everywhere. The book deals with topics like: the genetic differences between males and females, the potential effects of radiation on the human genome, eating irradiated or genetically modified foods, cloning, genetic therapy, stem-cell research, nature vs. nurture, and how genes are related to many diseases, psychological disturbances and possibly other behaviors. Dr. Kowles concludes by addressing common misconceptions about genetics and emphasizing the discipline’s potential for curing some diseases, extending the human lifespan, enhancing medicine and agriculture, and generally improving society.”

And he accomplishes all of this with some tongue-in-cheek humor.

"Good teaching is to transplant what is in your head into the head of others with understanding — whether they are college students or the general public. And humor never hurts,” Dr. Kowles said. “Some ‘zingers’ are indeed embedded in the book.”

“The Wonder of Genetics” — Dr. Kowles’ fourth book— was published on Oct. 29. It is available by contacting Prometheus Books, 800-421-0351; on Amazon.com; at Barnes & Noble or Borders bookstores; and at other local bookstores and online retailers.

Study hall for students now available

A study hall is now available for students from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Room 13 of the Hendrickson Center. For more information, contact Jill Weigel, director of Academic Advising, at jaweigel@smumn.edu.

A Confluence of Voices III planned for Nov. 12

“A Confluence of Voices III,” — an evening of poetry hosted by Ken McCullough, Winona’s Poet Laureate, and Jim Armstrong, Winona’s former Poet Laureate — will be held Friday, Nov. 12.

Student poets from Saint Mary’s and Winona State University will read their original work, followed by an open mic. This event — which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mugby Junction, 451 Huff St. — is free and open to the public.

McCullough selected as representative for Misato exchange

Ken McCullough (Academic Advising, PASS program) has been selected as a chaperone and community representative for this year's exchange with Misato, Japan. The Japanese delegation was here last week and the Winona delegation will travel to Japan next April.

Nationally known economist Chris Farrell to speak Nov. 11

Chris Farrell, economics editor for “Marketplace Money,” American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio personal finance program, will speak to audiences about “The New Frugality” at Saint Mary’s Thursday, Nov. 11.

Farrell has a unique ability to translate major trends in the economy and finance to a broad audience. He draws from his experience as a journalist, a large collection of everyday anecdotes, and a deep appreciation of history to make complex events simple and engaging.

An award-winning journalist, Farrell is a regular contributor to American Public Media’s “Marketplace Morning Report.” He writes for “Bloomberg BusinessWeek” and contributes to “Yahoo News.” Farrell also has a weekly column in the Minneapolis “Star Tribune.” A graduate of Stanford University and the London School of Economics, Farrell lives in St. Paul.

Farrell’s presentation, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in Page Theatre, is free and open to the public. Farrell will discuss highlights of his latest book, “The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More and Live Better,” followed by a question-and-answer period, and a book signing in the lobby of the Performance Center.

Books will be available for purchase in the SMU Barnes & Noble Book Store and at the book signing.

The event is sponsored by the SMU Business Office.

Page Series presents Houston Ballet II Nov. 4

The Page Series will present The Houston Ballet II, one of America’s most sought after young ballet companies, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Page Theatre.

Featuring a stellar array of young artists, The Houston Ballet II is young American ballet at its finest. The company is part of The Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest company, and performs a wide array of dance works that range from excerpts from great classics to contemporary works by Stanton Welch, the company’s artistic director. The evening’s repertoire will include “Raymonda Act III,” as well as the unexpected “Long and Winding Road,” based upon music by the Beatles.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. They can be purchased by calling the box office at Ext. 1715 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Reception for First Generation Initiative is Nov. 4

Faculty and staff are invited to a wine and cheese reception for the First Generation Initiative on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 4:00 p.m., in the Toner Student Center lounge.

The event will include a discussion about FGI’s current status and vision. The 2010 Countdown to College faculty will share their experiences; FGI staff will share the early progress of FGI scholars; and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Women in Mathematics Colloquium features mollusks

Dr. Judy Holdener of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, will discuss “The Spiraling Art of Mollusks,” Thursday, Nov. 4, at Saint Mary’s as part of an ongoing Women in Math Colloquium.

This colloquium, hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, is supported by a National Science Foundation grant to encourage women to study mathematics.

Organizers hope that through these events, high school and college-aged students will become engaged and inspired by the opportunities and challenges presented to women in the ever-progressing field of mathematics.

Dr. Holdener asks, “Are mollusks artists?” Anyone observing the spiraling seashells mollusks sometimes produce might believe they are. In this talk, Dr. Holdener will reproduce the art of mollusks using a fairly elementary mathematical model of seashell form. The model is based on the observation that most shells grow isometrically, meaning they retain the same shape as they enlarge. With the help of the computer algebra system MAPLE, she will then employ iterative models to render the surface patterns commonly found on seashells. In doing so, she will not only apply mathematics to obtain the beauty found in nature, she will illustrate the beautiful nature of applied mathematics.

The event — free and open to the public — will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Salvi Lecture Hall. A reception for Dr. Holdener will begin at 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Dennis at kdennis@smumn.edu or Ext. 6650.

Get set to scream at annual Walk of Horror

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

The 14th annual hair-raising fundraiser for the SMU fastpitch softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29-31 in the bluffs. Walkers are asked to meet on the lighted path between the baseball and softball fields, where the haunted walk will begin.
Groups are then escorted through the dark bluffs surrounding campus for approximately 20 minutes.

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

Head fastpitch softball coach Jen Miller said the event is fun for all ages. The scare level is toned down for younger children and turned up for groups bold enough to face their fears.

Last year more than 1,100 brave souls took the Walk of Horror.

Proceeds from this event will be used for the softball team’s travel expenses. For more information, contact Miller at Ext. 6923.

Exhibit features pottery, drawings

Two Midwestern artists will display work at Saint Mary’s through Nov. 14.

Pottery by Schwarz features work by Dean Schwarz, a ceramic artist, painter, writer and teacher who co-founded South Bear School, an innovative summer arts school in Highlandville, Iowa.

Drawings by Whelan features work by John Whelan, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Art and Design, who currently lives in La Crosse, Wis.

The show, free and open to the public, is 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.

Faculty and staff can get free ticket to Blue Angel Nov. 5-6

The Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha cordially invite members of the faculty and staff to Blue Angel 2010. This year’s performances are Friday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7 and 10 p.m. You may receive a complimentary ticket to the show of your choice by contacting Bob Fisher at Ext. 6658, rfisher@smumn.edu or Campus Box 21.

October ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ to include costume contest

Staff from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs joins the Volunteer Committee in hosting the first “Let’s Do Lunch,” a Halloween party today, Friday, Oct. 29. Proceeds will benefit Christ the Teacher Institute for Education on our Nairobi campus. Wear your best costumes and compete for the coveted traveling trophy. Lunch will be in the common room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with costume judging after 12:30 p.m.

Chemistry nights draw area students

Many area high school juniors and seniors will perform hands-on chemistry projects during upcoming Chemistry Nights at Saint Mary’s, which will run 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4.

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

Each year students solve a challenging but fun chemical problem, based on the National Chemistry Week (Oct. 17-23) theme; this year’s theme is “Behind the Scenes with Chemistry” — the special effects chemistry of movies and television.

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

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

Eight area schools and approximately 45 students are participating this year.

For more information, contact Dr. Brett Bodsgard at Ext. 6972.

Volunteer Fair scheduled for Nov. 2

Volunteer Fairs will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at SMU and Winona State University. The events will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at WSU’s Kryzsko Commons and 3 to 5 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room. For more information, contact Chris McClead at Ext. 7268.

SMU hosts San Miguel students

Students bobbed for apples.

First-Generation students met with San Miguel students

Twenty-eight sixth-graders from the San Miguel School in Chicago visited the Winona campus Oct. 25-28.

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

A huge thank you goes to this year’s host families.

MPCC newsletter features SMU teacher education

The Minnesota Private College Council October newsletter features teacher education at Saint Mary’s in the story, “Teaching our teachers.”

The article preview states, “While questions are raised nationally about teacher preparation, Minnesota’s private colleges continue to innovate to better prepare future teachers. Read about what’s new in teacher preparation programs.”

To link to the story, go to www.mnprivatecolleges.org/publications/stories/2010/10/teachers.php.

Michels Blanck to address healthy eating

Dr. Heidi Michels Blanck, a commander of the U.S. Public Health Service and chief of the Obesity Prevention and Control Branch of Centers for Disease Control (CDC), will speak at Saint Mary’s Monday, Nov. 1.

Dr. Michels Blanck, a 1992 SMU alumna, will speak about “Healthy Eating and Active Living: the CDC’s Public Health Approach to Preventing and Reducing Obesity” beginning at 4:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow.

The event, free and open to the public, will be held in the Common Room, located on the third floor of Saint Mary’s Hall. Dr. Michels Blanck’s presentation is sponsored by the SMU School of Humanities and Sciences and is being held in connection with the 40th anniversary celebration of women at Saint Mary’s.

New version of Greek myth ‘Eurydice’ offered Nov. 11-14

The Saint Mary’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present a fresh reflection on the timeless Greek love story “Eurydice” Nov. 11-14.

“Eurydice” — by the recently Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl — is a modern reinterpretation of the Greek myth of Eurydice and Orpheus from a woman's point of view. The original story focuses on Orpheus and his journey into the underworld to save his wife, Eurydice, who he lost just moments after their wedding. Ruhl instead focuses on Eurydice’s descent into the underworld and imagines what her journey might have entailed. “I am interested in any woman who dies twice,” Ruhl has commented.

Director Steven Bouler describes “Eurydice” as a 90-minute play of rare beauty about memory and loss, faithfulness and undying love. “It promises to be a disconcerting drama that will bring a tear to the eye, a lump to the throat and a smile to the face,” he said.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 11-13, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 4 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Studio Theatre, located upstairs in the SMU Performance Center.

Although the performance is free, tickets are required as seating is limited. Tickets can be obtained through the SMU Box Office, (507) 457-1715. A donation of a canned item for a local food shelf is encouraged.

Nearly 300 students volunteer for Make a Difference Day

In recognition of national “Make a Difference Day,” approximately 285 Saint Mary’s students volunteered their time Saturday, Oct. 23, throughout Winona and the surrounding area.

Volunteers assisted the Habitat Restore, Habitat for Humanity, the Winona Area Humane Society, Winona Health, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Grace Place, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Winona ORC, and at Madison, Jefferson and Washington-Kosciusko Elementary Schools.

“Make a Difference Day” is the most encompassing national day of helping others, a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND magazine, this annual event takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. SMU is proud to join the millions of people throughout the nation who participated.

Saint Mary’s Alumni also came together through the spirit of Saint Mary’s Lasallian mission of service to others and volunteered their time Saturday, Oct. 23, as part of the annual “Lasallian Day of Service.” Alumni helped out in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Winona, working with projects such as Feed My Starving Children, Project for Pride in Living and the San Miguel Schools in Chicago.

Brother Ernest to speak Wednesday

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Saint Mary’s will welcome Brother Ernest J. Miller, a Christian Brother of the District of Eastern North America and a leader in promoting the the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

At 7:30 p.m. in Room B of the Toner Student Center, Brother Ernest will be speak on Catholic Lasallian Education in the Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice.

The Office of Campus Ministry is pleased to host this visit.

Spartz presents at national conferences

Jason Spartz, director of Instructional Technology for the College, attended the annual EDUCAUSE conference in Anaheim, Calif.

Tegrity, a leading class capture company, recruited Spartz to provide daily presentations at the Tegrity booth regarding Saint Mary’s use of class capture technology. Spartz also took part in a planning meeting as a program committee member for the EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference 2011, which will take place in March.

Spartz also participated in the Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC) annual conference in Buffalo, N.Y. While there, he moderated a panel discussion on “Successful Applications of Videoconferencing in Education” and presented a session titled “5Ts: An Online Learning Gateway at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.” This session covered many of the lessons learned from a Department of Education funded grant initiative that supports Teachers Teaching Teachers through Technology (5Ts). This two-year grant program is now in its second year.

Jazz notes

Swing Inc., featuring Dr. John Paulson and Larry Price, will perform Friday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Signature’s Restaurant.

Standard Time Duo, featuring Eric Heukeshoven, will perform 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Canadian Honker in Rochester.

The Swing Inc. Trio, also featuring Heukeshoven, will perform 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Salem Glen Winery in Rochester.

High School Challenge season begins Saturday

Saint Mary’s continues the 39th season of High School Challenge, the longest-running, locally produced television program showcasing Eastern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and Northeast Iowa high school students in an educational forum.

High School Challenge is a contest in which high schools compete to correctly answer questions dealing with high school subjects, general information and current events. Thirty-two teams compete in winner and consolation bracket tournaments at Saint Mary’s. The final eight games of the tournament are taped at SMU and are televised on Fox 25 La Crosse and Fox 48 Eau Claire.

High school students receive scholarships to Saint Mary’s for participating in High School Challenge. Schools that win their first game receive $2,000 scholarships to SMU. Schools that lose their first game receive $1,000 scholarships to SMU. These scholarships are for any member of the senior class with a B or above average.

The competition begins Saturday, Oct. 30, with Round 1A starting at 9 a.m. The following schools will participate: La Crosse Central, La Crosse Logan, Caledonia, Cotter, Youth Initiative, LaCrescent, and North Crawford. Round 1B will be Nov. 13 and Round 1C will be Nov. 20.

Teams that win their afternoon game will return Dec. 4 for the Consolation Championship games. Teams that win their morning and afternoon games will return Feb. 19 for the Super Challenge Championship.

For more information, contact Nicole Witt Gerdes, High School Challenge coordinator, at ngerdes@smumn.edu or Ext. 1761.

Trick-or-Treat event welcomes more than 750

Big Red greeted trick-or-treaters.

Dean Beckman brought his family.

Sean Ohl helped organize the various tours.

The Trick-or-Treating event held on Monday, Oct. 25, sponsored by Residence Life, welcomed more than 750 trick-or-treaters, once again a record attendance. Children were led through six campus residence halls by resident assistants and student volunteers. While waiting for tours, community members were welcome to participate in various Halloween themed activities and games in the Hall of Fame Room. The Office of Residence Life would like to extend a special thank you to all who supported this event with donations.

Employee campaign announced

Since being launched on Oct. 14, the 2010-2011 Employee Campaign has raised $33,015 in gifts and pledges for the current fiscal year, with support from 117 university employees.
A priority of the campaign is to increase the participation of giving by university employees. Our goal this year is to exceed 50 percent.

The campaign runs through Friday, Nov. 12. You may have already been contacted, or can expect to be contacted soon, by one of this year’s campaign volunteers: Bob Biebel, Phil Cochran, Paul Fox, Laurie Haase, Neil Leibundguth, Megan Radke, Joe Sweeney, Lance Thompson or Rachel Thomas.

Listed below is a breakdown of giving rates by department/area as of Thursday, Oct. 28.

1. School of Business (College), 62.5%
2. Athletics, 59.3%
3. Cabinet/Deans (College), 58.8%
4. University Advancement (College), 56.3%
5. SGPP, 34.3%
6. Student Services/IT, 27.2%
7. School of the Arts, 21%
8. Admissions (College), 16.6%
9. Library and Academic Services, 13%
10. School of Humanities & Sciences, 12.1%
11. Clerical/Maintenance (College), 10.7%
12. Student Life, 5.5%
13. School of Education (College), 0%

Thank you to all those who support our Lasallian Catholic institution. You are making a difference for our students!

Congratulations to Teske family

Jennifer (Development and Alumni Relations) and Troy Teske had a son, Mason Lawrence, on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Saint Mary’s community extends its congratulations to the Teske family.

Sympathy to Gerth family

Charlie Gerth (retired engineer) died suddenly this past week. His wife Carol (Chartwells), passed away from cancer a few years ago.

A note of sympathy can be sent to:
Gerth Family
c/o Kim Qualey
316 S. Main Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992

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

Don’t forget deadline for ‘Campus Notes’

The deadline to get into each Friday’s edition of ‘Campus Notes’ is noon on the prior Wednesday. To submit information, contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.

Nationally known economist Chris Farrell to speak Nov. 11

Chris Farrell, economics editor for “Marketplace Money,” American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio personal finance program, will speak to audiences about “The New Frugality” at Saint Mary’s Thursday, Nov. 11.

Farrell has a unique ability to translate major trends in the economy and finance to a broad audience. He draws from his experience as a journalist, a large collection of everyday anecdotes, and a deep appreciation of history to make complex events simple and engaging.

An award-winning journalist, Farrell is a regular contributor to American Public Media’s “Marketplace Morning Report.” He writes for “Bloomberg BusinessWeek” and contributes to “Yahoo News.” Farrell also has a weekly column in the Minneapolis “Star Tribune.” A graduate of Stanford University and the London School of Economics, Farrell lives in St. Paul.

Farrell’s presentation, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in Page Theatre, is free and open to the public. Farrell will discuss highlights of his latest book, “The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More and Live Better,” followed by a question-and-answer period, and a book signing in the lobby of the Performance Center.

Books will be available for purchase in the SMU Barnes & Noble Book Store and at the book signing.

The event is sponsored by the SMU Business Office.

Athletes to raise money, awareness at upcoming games

For the second year in a row, the Saint Mary’s volleyball team will host a “Dig Pink Night.” Dig Pink is a breast cancer awareness and fundraising event being held by high schools and colleges across the nation.

As part of Saint Mary’s “Give Back Weekend,” the Cardinals volleyball team will be donning pink uniforms today, Friday, Oct. 22, during their match against the Macalester Scots. Each player has received pledges for every dig the Cardinals record during the match, and all the proceeds will benefit the Side-Out Foundation. Dig Pink T-shirts will be given to the first 80 students in attendance, and everyone is encouraged to bring a few extra dollars to donate.

Other activities during “Give Back Weekend” include the SMU men’s soccer team’s “Cardinals Kick Cancer,” during the game vs. Saint John’s Saturday at 3 p.m. at Ochrymowycz Field. The Cardinals will be asking for donations at the gate, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital in honor of Shaymus Guinn, the son of former Cardinals coach Tony Guinn, who is currently battling cancer.

The SMU women’s soccer team will host the third annual “Footin’ 4 Food” drive for the local food pantry at their 5 p.m. MIAC contest against Saint Benedict Saturday. Anyone providing a non-perishable food item or a cash donation will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes to be given away at halftime.

Saint Mary's offers free intro to Chinese language

Saint Mary’s is offering a free, non-credit introduction to basic conversational Chinese (Mandarin) beginning Monday, Nov. 1.

The class will be taught by Lynn Chao, a Taiwan native who is a student in SMU’s Master of Arts in International Business. The class is open to the first 20 people who register online and attend the first session. If necessary, there will be a waiting list.

“Orientation: Chinese (Mandarin)” will be held every Monday night from 6:30-9 p.m. for six weeks. Saint Mary’s will provide access to textbook materials.

To register online, go to www.smumn.edu/intromandarin. For more information, contact Tammy Pape at Ext. 1733.

Page Series presents Houston Ballet II Nov. 4

The Page Series will present The Houston Ballet II, one of America’s most sought after young ballet companies, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Page Theatre.

Featuring a stellar array of young artists, The Houston Ballet II is young American ballet at its finest. The company is part of The Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest company, and performs a wide array of dance works that range from excerpts from great classics to contemporary works by Stanton Welch, the company’s artistic director. The evening’s repertoire will include “Raymonda Act III,” as well as the unexpected “Long and Winding Road,” based upon music by the Beatles.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. They can be purchased by calling the box office at Ext. 1715 Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

ISES members visit campus

On Oct. 15, 19 educational agents from seven countries, in addition to two International Student Education Services (ISES) staff members, visited campus as part of a familiarization visit.

ISES recruits international students from different countries with the help of educational agents, who are based in the international students’ countries. ISES then brings those agents to its universities partners for a familiarization visit.

The agents visited from Russia, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Reception for First Generation Initiative is Nov. 4

Faculty and staff are invited to a wine and cheese reception for the First Generation Initiative on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m., in the Toner Student Center lounge.

The event will include a discussion about FGI’s current status and vision. The 2010 Countdown to College faculty will share their experiences; FGI staff will share the early progress of FGI scholars; and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Please RSVP (Both yes or no) by Oct. 27 to Jo Nesler, Ext. 1664, or by e-mail at jnesler@smumn.edu.

Biology seminar to feature Kowles Oct. 28

The next biology seminar on Thursday, Oct. 28, will feature Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Kowles with “Fortuitous Events in Researching Amazing Maize.” His presentation will begin at 4 p.m. in Room 112 of Hoffman Hall.

Kowles presents at Winona State

Dr. Dick Kowles, Professor Emeritus in Biology, presented “Can photosynthesis Efficiency be Increased in Crops with Biotechnology: The Merging of Scientific Disciplines to Find Answers,” at Winona State University Friday, Oct. 15. The presentation focused on research by Dr. Kowles, Dr. Jeannie Minnerath, and 11 SMU students. Kowles also accented the need for techniques and expertise from a number of biological disciplines to bring the project to fruition.

Student intern produces promotional video

Senior Mike Berg, an intern at the Borgen Project, a Seattle-based company dedicated to reducing poverty, recently produced a short promotional video that can be viewed on the SMU Art and Design blog at http://artanddesignatsmu.blogspot.com/2010/10/downsizing-poverty-supersizing.html.

Page Series hosts ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’

The Page Series will host a Theatreworks USA performance of the timeless children’s story “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Page Theatre.

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children living in war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. Narnia is a strange and wondrous place ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the four children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to spellbound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. They can be purchased from the box office, Ext. 1715, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

‘Gathering for Narnia’ planned for Oct. 23 at Winona Public Library

The public is invited to attend a gathering at the Winona Public Library Saturday, Oct. 23, in celebration of Theatreworks USA’s production of “The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe” at the Page Theatre.

The free event will begin at 12:30 p.m. Teacher education students from SMU will lead children in kindergarten through grade six in creating masks or simple costumes, based upon the characters from C.S. Lewis’ novels.

Light refreshments will be served, and participants will have opportunities to win gift cards from Barnes & Noble and the Book Shelf, as well as tickets to see the “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.”

Lasallian Day of Service and Make a Difference Day Oct. 23

Saint Mary’s Alumni Association and its board of directors are sponsoring the second annual “Lasallian Day of Service” volunteer service day Saturday, Oct. 23.

On this day, numerous groups of alumni and friends will come together through the spirit of Saint Mary’s Lasallian mission of service to others and participate in service projects in their hometowns and neighborhoods. Please consider this wonderful opportunity to join “Together and by Association” with fellow alumni for this great day of service.

The following volunteer opportunities, arranged by the Alumni Association, are available at locations in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Winona:

•Feed my Starving Children, Chanhassen, Minn.
•Project for Pride in Living, Twin Cities
•San Miguel Schools - Back of the Yards Campus, Chicago
•San Miguel Schools - Gary Comer Campus, Chicago
•St. Procopius School, Chicago
•Community Service Projects with Current Students, Winona

Register by Monday, Oct. 18, by contacting the Alumni Office at Ext. 1499 or online at www.smumn.edu/lasalliandayofservice.aspx.
For more information, contact Barb Hall at Ext. 4517 or e-mail bhall@smumn.edu.

Make a Difference Day

SMU volunteer mentors have set a goal to recruit 150 students to lend a helping hand in the Winona community from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 23, for the third annual Make a Difference Day. Students can sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry or during lunches. All volunteers will receive a free lunch and a T-shirt.

Women in Mathematics Colloquium features mollusks

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics Women in Mathematics Colloquium will feature Dr. Judy Holdener of Kenyon College with “The Spiraling Art of Mollusks.”

Are mollusks artists? Anyone observing the spiraling seashells, mollusks sometimes produce, might believe they are. In this talk, Dr. Holdener will reproduce the art of mollusks using a fairly elementary mathematical model of seashell form. The model is based on the observation that most shells grow isometrically, meaning they retain the same shape as they enlarge. With the help of the computer algebra system MAPLE, she will then employ iterative models to render the surface patterns commonly found on seashells. In doing so, she will not only apply mathematics to obtain the beauty found in nature, she will illustrate the beautiful nature of applied mathematics.

The event is scheduled for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Salvi Lecture Hall with a reception for Dr. Holdener beginning at 4 p.m.

This colloquium is supported by a National Science Foundation grant to encourage women to study mathematics.

For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Dennis at kdennis@smumn.edu or Ext. 6650.

Theatre students to perform in London, Ireland

Saint Mary’s theatre majors will stage the highly theatrical disturbing docu-drama “God’s Country” from through Oct. 23 at TARA Studio in London and Nov. 29-30 at Smock Alley Studio Theatre in Ireland.

Written by Steven Dietz, the emotionally gripping plot takes a close look at the shocking history of the white supremacist movement in the USA.

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., “God’s Country” is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes.

Theatre students to perform in London, Ireland

Saint Mary’s theatre majors will stage the highly theatrical disturbing docu-drama “God’s Country” from through Oct. 23 at TARA Studio in London and Nov. 29-30 at Smock Alley Studio Theatre in Ireland.

Written by Steven Dietz, the emotionally gripping plot takes a close look at the shocking history of the white supremacist movement in the USA.

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., “God’s Country” is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes.

Halloween Fun Night is Oct. 25

Elementary and preschool children are invited to attend the 10th annual Saint Mary’s Halloween Fun Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25.

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

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

From there, SMU students will lead groups of trick-or-treaters through the residence halls of the university, where they can go door to door for candy.

Last year more than 700 youth participated in this free, safe and fun event, sponsored by the Office of Residence Life .

Donations of candy are needed to meet the need of this huge group of children!

Get set to scream at annual Walk of Horror

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

The 14th annual hair-raising fundraiser for the SMU fastpitch softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and 29-31 in the bluffs. Walkers are asked to meet on the lighted path between the baseball and softball fields, where the haunted walk will begin.

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

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

Head fastpitch softball coach Jen Miller said the event is fun for all ages. The scare level is toned down for younger children and turned up for groups bold enough to face their fears.

Last year more than 1,100 brave souls took the Walk of Horror.

Proceeds from this event will be used for the softball team’s travel expenses. For more information, contact Miller at Ext. 6923.

Exhibit features pottery, drawings

Two Midwestern artists will display work at Saint Mary’s through Nov. 14.

Pottery by Schwarz features work by Dean Schwarz, a ceramic artist, painter, writer and teacher who co-founded South Bear School, an innovative summer arts school in Highlandville, Iowa.

Drawings by Whelan features work by John Whelan, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Art and Design, who currently lives in La Crosse, Wis.

The show, free and open to the public, is 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.

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 held the weekend of Oct. 22-24 and are open to students, faculty and staff. A sign-up sheet is available 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.

October ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ to include costume contest

Staff from the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs joins the Volunteer Committee in hosting 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. Wear your best costumes and compete for the coveted traveling trophy. Lunch will be in the common room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with costume judging at 12:30 p.m.

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.

Free piano recital Sunday

Guest artist and pianist Dr. Timothy Shorr from Viterbo University will present a free recital on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. The program will include Schumann’s Fantasy Op. 17 and Carnival Op. 9.

Page Series hosts ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’

The Page Series will host a Theatreworks USA performance of the timeless children’s story “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Page Theatre.

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children living in war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. Narnia is a strange and wondrous place ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the four children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to spellbound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. They can be purchased from the box office, Ext. 1715, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

‘Gathering for Narnia’ planned for
Oct. 23 at Winona Public Library

The public is invited to attend a gathering at the Winona Public Library Saturday, Oct. 23, in celebration of Theatreworks USA’s production of “The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe” at the Page Theatre.

The free event will begin at 12:30 p.m. Teacher education students from SMU will lead children in kindergarten through grade six in creating masks or simple costumes, based upon the characters from C.S. Lewis’ novels.

Light refreshments will be served, and participants will have opportunities to win gift cards from Barnes & Noble and the Book Shelf, as well as tickets to see the “The Lion, TheWitch, and The Wardrobe.”

Lasallian Day of Service and Make a Difference Day Oct. 23

Saint Mary’s Alumni Association and its board of directors are sponsoring the second annual “Lasallian Day of Service” volunteer service day Saturday, Oct. 23.

On this day, numerous groups of alumni and friends will come together through the spirit of Saint Mary’s Lasallian mission of service to others and participate in service projects in their hometowns and neighborhoods. Please consider this wonderful opportunity to join “Together and by Association” with fellow alumni for this great day of service.

The following volunteer opportunities, arranged by the Alumni Association, are available at locations in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Winona:

•Feed my Starving Children, Chanhassen, Minn.
•Project for Pride in Living, Twin Cities
•San Miguel Schools - Back of the Yards Campus, Chicago
•San Miguel Schools - Gary Comer Campus, Chicago
•St. Procopius School, Chicago
•Community Service Projects with Current Students, Winona

Register by Monday, Oct. 18, by contacting the Alumni Office at Ext. 1499 or online at www.smumn.edu/lasalliandayofservice.aspx.

For more information, contact Barb Hall at Ext. 4517 or e-mail bhall@smumn.edu.


Make a Difference Day

SMU volunteer mentors have set a goal to recruit 150 students to lend a helping hand in the Winona community from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 23, for the third annual Make a Difference Day. Students can sign up in the Office of Campus Ministry or during lunches after October break. All volunteers will receive a free lunch and a T-shirt.

Students, faculty member to present at ASCD conference

SMU seniors Hilary Ethen, Jackie Heintz, Erin Morgan and Erica Rubenzer, along with Dr. Scott Sorvaag of the School of Education, were accepted to present “Teachership: Collaborative Dialogues for Enlivening Leadership” at the ASCD annual conference in San Francisco in March 2011.

Their presentation is based on student leadership experiences and collaborative dialogue between faculty and students in preparing the next generation of teachers for enhanced professional leadership in teaching and learning.

These four students served as officers of SMU’s ASCD student chapter in 2009-2010.

ASCD, formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing the best practices and policies for the success of every learner. ASCD has 160,000 members in 148 countries who are professional educators from all levels and subject areas.

First Women of Saint Mary’s event a huge success

To culminate a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of women at Saint Mary’s, the Alumni Association, along with a 13-member alumnae steering committee, hosted a First Women of Saint Mary’s Event, Oct. 7 – 10.

It was a fantastic weekend filled with wonderful reconnections between alumnae and the university. The celebration began with an opening social at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and a presentation by Rachelle Schultz, CEO of Winona Health and board chair of the museum.

Throughout the event, alumnae attended and spoke in classes; faculty hosted academic open houses; and alumnae attended a faculty and staff reception.

Other activities included a 5K run/walk, ropes course activities, an introduction to a Ceili dance class by Dr. Katie Flanagan, campus tours, a luncheon and guest speaker, a canoe trip with Brother John Grover ’65, and trolley tours of Winona.

The weekend’s formal activities concluded with a dinner and entertainment, which included a warm welcome by Brother William and a flashback to the ’70s Blue Angel/Gaslight show that ended with a rousing performance by the Oldie Moldie All-Stars.

SMU’s First Women alumnae brought a wonderful energy to campus. Photos of the event can be viewed at www.smumn.edu/alumniphotos.

Theatre students to perform in London, Ireland

Saint Mary’s theatre majors will stage the highly theatrical disturbing docu-drama “God’s Country” from Oct. 19-23 at TARA Studio in London and Nov. 29-30 at Smock Alley Studio Theatre in Ireland.

Written by Steven Dietz, the emotionally gripping plot takes a close look at the shocking history of the white supremacist movement in the USA.

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., “God’s Country” is directed by Dr. Gary Diomandes.

Johnson, Bradbury to receive Women in Business Awards

Katie Johnson ’10 and Gail Bradbury will be honored by Women in Business at a luncheon Thursday, Oct. 21, when they are each presented with one of the organization’s Outstanding Women Awards.

Johnson, who will receive the Outstanding Young Woman award, works as a paralegal at Engel Law Office and is in the process of applying to law school with the ambition of becoming an attorney. Johnson held a 3.9 GPA and was named to the Dean’s list for all eight semesters while acquiring her bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s.

Gail Bradbury, a long-time volunteer with the Page Theatre and the Beethoven Festival, will be honored with the Outstanding Woman of the Arts and Humanities award. Bradbury has used her educational expertise to volunteer as treasurer, financial adviser and bookkeeper for many local community organizations, and has mentored others in helping them understand the need for sound personal finance skills.

The awards will be given out at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Signature’s Visions Event Center. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any Women in Business board member, or at the following locations: Merchants Bank, Winona National Bank, Winona Daily News, Sport & Spine and LaBoutique.

Women in Business works to inspire women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through leadership, education and networking.

Halloween Fun Night is Oct. 25

Elementary and preschool children are invited to attend the 10th annual Saint Mary’s Halloween Fun Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25.

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

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

From there, SMU students will lead groups of trick-or-treaters through the residence halls of the university, where they can go door to door for candy.

Last year more than 700 youth participated in this free, safe and fun event, sponsored by the Office of Residence Life .

Donations of candy are needed to meet the need of this huge group of children!

Get set to scream at annual Walk of Horror

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

The 14th annual hair-raising fundraiser for the SMU fastpitch softball team will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and 29-31 in the bluffs. Walkers are asked to meet on the lighted path between the baseball and softball fields, where the haunted walk will begin.

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

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

Head fastpitch softball coach Jen Miller said the event is fun for all ages. The scare level is toned down for younger children and turned up for groups bold enough to face their fears.

Last year more than 1,100 brave souls took the Walk of Horror.

Proceeds from this event will be used for the softball team’s travel expenses. For more information, contact Miller at Ext. 6923.

Next exhibit to feature pottery, drawings

Two Midwestern artists will display work at Saint Mary’s through Nov. 14.

Pottery by Schwarz features work by Dean Schwarz, a ceramic artist, painter, writer and teacher who co-founded South Bear School, an innovative summer arts school in Highlandville, Iowa.

Drawings by Whelan features work by John Whelan, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Art and Design, who currently lives in La Crosse, Wis.

The show, free and open to the public, is 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.

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 held the weekend of Oct. 22-24 and are open to students, faculty and staff. A sign-up sheet is available 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.

October ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ to include costume contest

SGPP faculty and staff are joining the Volunteer Committee in hosting 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. Wear your best costumes and compete for the coveted traveling trophy.

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.

Next biology seminar features biology students

The next biology seminar will feature SMU Biology students Sean Ohl and Nicole Clammer with “Staring into the Face of Pure Evil: Expression Optimization and Purification of Recombinant Baculovirus Fibroblast Growth Factor” — a presentation based upon their summer internship collaboration with R&D Systems. The presentation will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in Hoffman Hall, Room 112

Sympathy to Schmidt, Malchaski families

Ralph Bay, grandfather of Laura Schmidt, director of Student Activities, died Saturday, Oct. 9. Notes of condolence may be sent to Laura Schmidt, Campus Box 45.

Ralph B. Malchaski, father of Bernie Malchaski, Maintenance, died Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lake Winona Manor. Notes of condolence may be sent to Campus Box 39.

The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Schmidt and Malchaski families.

First Women of Saint Mary’s Event to be held this weekend

The Alumni Office will host a First Women of Saint Mary's Event today through Oct. 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.