Library staff presents session on ‘Chat & Chow & Web 2.0’
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Crozier to present on SMU history, July 18
Professor Emeritus and university archivist Dr. Bill Crozier will make a presentation on Saint Mary’s University history Wednesday, July 18 at the Winona County History Center. Dr. Crozier will discuss “From Terrace Heights to the World: Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 1912-2012” at the Center’s lunchtime learning series, beginning at 12:05 p.m.
Brother Finbar’s work on display at SMU gallery
“The Eye & Hand of the Craftsman — The life work of Finbar McMullen, FSC” is on display through Aug. 19 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries, Toner Student Center. Brother Finbar, a retired educator, 1946 SMU alum and Christian Brother for 70 years, is showing a variety of his hand-crafted art and mechanical inventions. The exhibit — free and open to the public — is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Former Olympic soccer coach works with Winona youth
DiCicco is the former head coach of the U.S. women’s national and Olympic soccer teams and the head coach of the U.S. U20 women’s national team. In 2008, he coached the U.S. to the FIFA U20 World Cup championship in Chile. He also led the full national team to the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. And in 1996, he coached the U.S. women’s Olympic team to the first-ever gold medal in women’s soccer. DiCicco plans to return to Winona next year to continue training young Winona-area athletes.
Register early for Tom Farren Golf Outing
The Tom Farren Memorial Golf Outing is set for Sunday, July 22 at Cedar Valley Golf Course. This annual event is a fund-raiser for the Saint Mary’s University men’s and women’s golf teams and is named in honor of Tom Farren, a long-time Saint Mary’s coach who died unexpectedly in 2007.
Cost for the four-person scramble event is $80 per golfer and includes a Sunday brunch, an SMU logo shirt and 18 holes of golf with cart.
Contact Cedar Valley at 507-457-3129 to reserve your spot. When you call they will ask for your shirt size and the names of the people in your group. For more information, contact men’s and women’s golf coach Kevin Landrum at klandrum@smumn.edu.
MCA announces July programs
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts offers year-round programming in dance, music, visual art, and theatre. Community classes, lessons, workshops and camps are offered for ages 3 to adult at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.
With the 2012 summer session in full swing, a variety of classes are available for children and adults ranging from recreation classes to pre-professional training. Below are the July offerings, most of which conclude in free performance showcases.
Music division offerings include:
NEW! Chamber Music Camp
with guest artist Dave Gudmastad
• July 23-27, 2-4:30 p.m.
For students entering grades 6-10 in the fall who play a woodwind, brass or orchestral string instrument. Tuition $100 (half-price for MCA private lesson students). Students will work on becoming better musicians by playing in a small ensemble setting with like instruments and will attend music classes to learn the basics of sight singing, theory, composition, improvisation and the Alexander Technique.
Private Music Lessons
(flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, voice)
• Arranged, for students ages 5 to adult. Tuition: $75 for 5 lessons, $140 for 10 lessons.
Dance division offerings include:
July Creative Movement
• July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 5:15-5:45 p.m.
For students ages 3-4. Tuition $30. An introduction to the dance class setting using creative movement techniques.
Clogging for Kids
• July 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-3:45 p.m.
For students ages 8-12. Tuition $20. An introduction to clogging; don’t miss this toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time!
Musical Theatre Dance
• July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 6-7 p.m.
For students ages 13 and up. Tuition $50. You will learn basic dance technique for musical theatre performance and explore choreography from popular Broadway musicals. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary!
Boys Dance Technique Workshops
• July 16-19, 11-11:45 a.m.
For students ages 8-12. Tuition FREE. Develop physical technique used in classical and contemporary dance disciplines such as ballet, modern and jazz.
Class days, times and tuition vary. Financial need-based scholarship are available. For a brochure and a complete listing, go to www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, email mca@smumn.edu, or call 507-453-5500. Students may registration online, by mail or in person at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center.
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.
MCA wellness classes
All Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts dance/fitness class offerings are geared toward those 13 and up and will take place on Mondays in July: July 9, 16, 23, 30.
Dance division offerings include:
Power Piyo! (certified instructor)
• 3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuition $30. Focusing on yoga posture and pilates strengthening, this combination is the perfect conditioning class. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
Clogging I
• 5-5:30 p.m. Tuition $20.
An introduction to clogging; don’t miss this toe-tapping, foot stomping good time! All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
Clogging II
• 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuition $20.
This class is designed for students with prior clogging experience and will focus on traditional folk dances.
Teen and Adult Ballet
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuition $30.
An introduction to ballet technique; experience the artistry of ballet while gaining flexibility, placement, strength and fluidity. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
NEW! Teen and Adult Irish Dance
• 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuition $30.
A fun and lively introduction to Irish dance! All levels welcome and no experience necessary.
Sympathy to Deb Nahrgang, Nancy Bachler
The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to Deb Nahrgang (Marketing and Communication Office) and her family on the death of her mother, Harriett Benedett, on June 27. Visitation is Sunday, July 1, 4-8 p.m., Hoff Funeral Home in Lewiston. The funeral is Monday, July 2, 10 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lewiston.
Sympathy also to Nancy Bachler, Interdisciplinary Studies, on the death of her brother, John Edstrom, on June 24. Visitation is Saturday, June 30, 4-7 p.m. at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and one hour before the memorial service at the church. The service is Sunday, July 1, 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Winona.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Public invited to launch Centennial celebration June 23
Saint Mary’s University welcomes the public to a special Centennial Cornerstone Commemoration — and birthday cake reception — Saturday, June 23, at the steps of Saint Mary’s Hall, where the dreams for the university first began.
The program, which will begin at 2 p.m., includes a blessing of the cornerstone, along with remarks from Brother William and Centennial Honorary Co-Chairs, Jack and Mary Ann (CST ’64) Remick of Rochester and Mike ’66 and Claudia (CST ’68) Dooley of Chesterfield, Mo. Additionally, proclamations will be read, historic items will be on display, and the flag that flew at the U.S. Capital May 30, in honor of Saint Mary’s Centennial, will be presented to Brother William. May 30th marked the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for Saint Mary’s Hall.
Following the ceremony, everyone is invited to a birthday cake reception with live entertainment.
The Cornerstone Commemoration launches a yearlong Centennial celebration at Saint Mary’s, with events planned in Winona, the Twin Cities, Chicago and throughout the U.S., as well as in Nairobi and Jamaica.
The Centennial launch coincides with Saint Mary’s annual Homecoming celebration June 22-24, which brings over 350 alumni back to campus each year.
Homecoming schedule for June 22-24
The 2012 Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for June 22-24. Faculty and staff are invited to attend all of these events.
To view a complete schedule of events, go to www.mysmumn.org/homecoming2012. To register, contact the Alumni Office at Ext. 1499.
Friday, June 22
9 a.m. to Noon — Golf Outing, Bridges Golf Club ($70 per person)
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Lillian Davis Hogan Gallery, Toner Student Center, “The Eye and Hand of the Craftsman: The Life Work of Brother Finbar McMullen, FSC ’46”
Saturday, June 23
7:45 to 8:30 a.m. — Registration and race start for Gilmore Gallop 5K Fun Run/Walk, near Max Molock Field; free T-shirt for pre-registrants.
9 to 10 a.m. — Current & Former Christian Brother Gathering, Lounge, Toner Student Center
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Family Picnic at Saint Mary’s Park.
2 to 4 p.m. — Centennial Cornerstone Commemoration, Saint Mary’s Park.
4:30 p.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel
5:30 to 6 p.m. — free reception for alumni recognition ceremony, which begins at 6:15 p.m. in the Performance Center.
The evening includes the presentation of annual alumni awards, recognition of reunion giving program, and the debut of the Centennial year video.
7 to 8:30 p.m. — “A Taste of Saint Mary’s” Homecoming Dinner, Main Dining Hall, Toner Student Center. Includes a sampling of delicious ethnic foods that represent Saint Mary's global presence and the diversity of our SMU community. African, Jamaican and American options will be served. ($37)
8:30 to 11 p.m. — On-campus entertainment featuring a piano bar and a concert with the YellowHammers, both in the Toner Student Center.
Sunday, June 24
9:30 a.m. — Mass at Saint Thomas More Chapel
Saint Mary’s to honor two alums during Homecoming
This year, Saint Mary’s will honor the following outstanding alumni during a reception Saturday, June 23.
Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Roger Lucas ’65 
Roger Lucas transferred from the University of Minnesota to Saint Mary’s after speaking with Brother George Pahl, longtime science teacher and former president of Saint Mary’s. After graduation in 1965, Dr. Lucas went on to complete graduate school at University of Illinois Institute of Technology and has enjoyed a successful career in scientific research and development.
Dr. Lucas was one of the founding shareholders of Envoy Medical Corporation. In 1996, he was named director, and he is currently serving as chairman of the board of directors. Envoy Medical Corporation was in founded in 1995 to design, manufacture, and bring to market the world’s first, and only, fully implantable hearing restoration device not to use a microphone or speaker. Dr. Lucas is also currently vice chairman and chief scientific advisor to the board of TECHNE Corporation (through its two Research & Diagnostic (R&D) Systems subsidiaries). He co-founded this biotechnology company in 1985, and under his vision, it has grown into one of the world’s largest suppliers of genetically engineered immunoregulatory molecules to the biomedical research community.
Dr. Lucas has served as assistant professor of biochemistry at the State University of New York and is also currently a board member of ChemoChentryx, Inc., and Discovery Genomics, Inc. He was a recipient of National Institutes of Health Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowships.
Dr. Lucas attributes much of his success to the invaluable summer research experiences he had while he was a student at Saint Mary’s. As a way to give back to the educational institution he so very much values, he currently funds summer internship collaborations between R&D Systems and Saint Mary’s so that current Saint Mary’s students can gain this same exceptional practical experience.
Alumni Appreciation
Robert “Bo” Rettig ’77 
Bo Rettig proudly calls himself part of the GOOF gang. The long-time supporter of Saint Mary’s has organized an annual get-together of alumni and families on the Winona campus for the past 27 years. The event, known as the GOOF (Get-together Of Old Friends) weekend, brings anywhere from 15-25 families (equaling 35-37 individuals) to Winona every year in July. Through these annual events, several members of the second generation of GOOF alumni have been introduced to campus. Through Rettig’s tireless efforts, this annual outing has fostered an incredibly close-knit group of ’70s alumni — as well as some great recruiting efforts for the university.
The GOOF group also created the Saint Jude Alumni Scholarship fund in 1989 — a fund that began with $3,000 and now stands at over $200,000. Last year the fund created two scholarships totaling approximately $10,000. It is a legacy that will continue to grow, thanks in part to Bo’s leadership in soliciting contributions every year from his peers.
This year, Rettig will complete his sixth year on the SMU Alumni Association Board of Directors, and his enthusiasm, positive attitude and support for his alma mater is contagious. He has graciously assisted with admissions and development initiatives, volunteers each year with the Lasallian Day of Service, and supports Alumni Association endeavors in countless other ways. In addition, he has served as a class rep and class reunion chair, and has been very supportive of the Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity.
The person who nominated Rettig for this recognition stated it best: “I know of no individual who is more deserving of recognition for his contributions to further the goals and objectives of Saint Mary’s University.”
Last ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ raises $350
The spring “Let’s Do Lunch” — hosted by the Athletic Department — raised $350 for CTIE. The Volunteer Committee thanks Athletics for hosting and everyone for attending Let’s Do Lunches throughout the year. A couple of “Let’s Do Ice Creams” are planned for this summer. Watch for details.
MCA announces summer 2012 June programming
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts offers programming in dance, music, visual art, and theatre, year-round. Community classes, lessons, workshops, and camps are offered to children as young as 3 years old and adults of any age at the Valéncia Arts Center, located at 1164 West 10th St.
With the 2012 Summer Session in full swing, a variety of classes are available for children and adults, ranging from recreation classes to pre-professional training. Most of the June offerings conclude with free performance showcases!
THEATRE DIVISION OFERINGS:
Theatre Day Camp I – Destination Imagination
• June 18-22, 9 to 11:30 a.m., for young people entering grades 2-4; $100
• Students are led through a series of theatre games and exercises designed to encourage and develop their imagination. Music and movement will be incorporated as the students learn acting techniques for the stage.
Theatre Day Camp II – Broadway Bound!
• June 18-22, 1 to 4:30 p.m., for young people entering grades 5-8; $150
• Students will learn how actors bring unique characters to life using their voice, body, and creativity. Students will learn improvisation, acting technique for the stage, and theatrical numbers from popular Broadway musicals.
MUSIC DIVISION OFFERINGS:
NEW! Ukulele Direct
• June 18-22, 10 a.m. to noon, for students entering grades 6-10; $80 (half price for MCA private lesson students)
• Students will be introduced to the musical world of the ukulele, starting with the basics of learning chords and strumming patterns to accompany themselves and others. Ukuleles are great for beginners and the skills students will learn are transferable to guitar and banjo!
Private Music Lessons: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Cello, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Voice
• Arranged, for students ages 5 to adults
• $75 for 5 lessons, $140 for 10 lessons
DANCE DIVISION OFFERINGS:
June Ballet V, VI, VII Workshops
• June 20, 21, 27, 28, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; $120 (half price for MCA Summer Dance Intensive participants)
• Fast intermediate and advanced level of classical ballet, pointe (optional), and variations. These workshops are ideal for the student maintaining their training before attending a summer intensive program.
Dance Camp I: Dance Me a Story!
• June 25-29, 9 to 11:30 a.m., for young people entering grades kindergarten through 3; $100
• Students will participate in daily technique classes (ballet, creative movement, jazz). Additionally, students will learn the story and choreography of a classical ballet, fairy tale, or fable, which will be performed in a showcase for family and friends at the conclusion of the camp.
Dance Camp II: Dance the Day Away
• June 25-29, 1 to 4:30 p.m., for young people entering grades 4-8; $150
• Students will participate in daily technique classes (ballet, modern, jazz), theory classes (make-up and costuming, program design, dance vocabulary, dance history and traditions), as well as learn choreography for a final showcase performance.
Class days, times, and tuition vary. Financial need-based scholarships are available. For a brochure and a complete listing, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu, or call Ext. 5500. Interested students may registration online, by mail, or in person at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center.
HCO presents ‘The Sound of Music’ in Page Theatre
Home and Community Options will present “The Sound of Music” at Saint Mary’s Page Theatre. Performances are 7 p.m. June 15-16 and 18-19, and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 17. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for seniors older than 62 or students. For tickets, call the box office at Ext. 1715 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at www.pagetheatre.org.
Watch for Centennial float in Steamboat Days Parade
As part of Saint Mary’s visibility initiative, the Marketing and Communication Office is entering a float for this year’s Steamboat Days parade Sunday, June 17 (Father’s Day). The parade begins at 12:30 p.m., and SMU’s float is No. 71. Cheer for the float and get your own Centennial cardinal!
Trinona a success
Saint Mary’s hosted the Trinona Kids Triathlon, a swim/bike/run triathlon for kids ages 5-13 on June 9. Each triathlete swam in the SMU pool, biked around campus, and finished the competition running around the outdoor track.
The Trinona 2012 event weekend featured nearly 1,200 adult and youth athletes from across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
As part of visibility efforts for the Centennial celebration, SMU was one of Trinona’s sponsors this year. Thanks go to all the volunteers from Saint Mary’s who helped to make this event a success!
Hall director publishes article
One of SMU’s hall directors, Charissa Jakusz, published an article in the UMR-ACUHO (Upper Mid-West Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers) magazine “Perspectives.” Her article was titled “The Twelve Virtues of a Good Student Affairs Professional,” modeled after Brother Agathon's (1785) work, “The Twelve Virtues of a Good Teacher,” in the context of being a new student affairs professional at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Brother Finbar’s work to be displayed at SMU galleries
Brother Finbar, a retired SMU educator and 1946 alumnus, will display a variety of artwork.
Brother Finbar has been a Christian Brother for 70 years and has inspired many learners in his long career at SMU. A long-time nature enthusiast, McMullen has created hand-carved masterpieces from found and discarded pieces of wood.
An opening reception will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at the galleries, located in the Toner Student Center.
The exhibit — free and open to the public — will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Heukeshoven tutorial featured on Seattle ‘Of Note’ website
A tutorial on creating and playing quarter tone music by A. Eric Heukeshoven, assistant professor of music, is featured this week on “Of Note.” The informative website is a service of RPM Seattle Music Preparation, a music preparation company providing all services related to printed music. RPM has prepared scores and parts for more than 100 feature films, and dozens of major video game franchises including the popular “Halo,” “Star Wars” and “World of Warcraft.”
Heukeshoven’s article can be found at www.rpmseattle.com/of_note/west-meets-east-notation-playback-of-quarter-tone-music-using-sibelius.
Documentary film to premiere June 18
“HÉMECHT: Luxembourgers making a new home in Winona County, Minn.,” a documentary on the Luxembourgers of Winona County will debut Monday, June 18, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Alverna Center, 1175 West 7th St., on the Saint Teresa campus.
The free showing of this 65-minute DVD will be preceded by welcoming remarks from special guest Kevin Wester, director of the Luxembourg American Cultural Center in Belgium, Wis. Guy Dockendorf, honorary director general of the Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, and Kevin Ries, Luxembourg Honorary Consul for Minnesota, also are expected to attend.
Alum Mary Nilles co-authored the film script (written with historian Jean Ensch, Strassen, Luxembourg). Refreshments will be served. Narrators include Ken McCullough and Brother Paul Grass. SMU students and Brother Roderick Robertson assisted with artwork for the project.
Watershed summit planned for June 26
The public is invited to attend a Watershed Citizen Summit on Tuesday, June 26, for the Mississippi River-Winona Watershed. The Mississippi River-Winona Watershed includes the Whitewater River Watershed, the Stockton-Rollingstone Minnesota City Watershed District and several small streams such as Snake, East Indian, Burns Valley, Gilmore, Pleasant Valley, Cedar Valley and Big Trout Creeks.
The purpose of the summit is to provide an opportunity for people to discuss concerns and ideas about ways to protect local water quality. Participation is needed from landowners, farmers, business owners, educational leaders, non-profits and recreational users. The event is free to participants and includes a meal followed by roundtable discussions.
The June 26 Watershed Citizen Summit will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tau Conference Center, 511 Hilbert St.
Pre-register by calling 457-6210 or e-mail whitewaterwatershed@gmail.com. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. Priority will be given to the agricultural community. Provide your name, number of people attending and a contact phone number so that pre-registration can be confirmed.
‘Campus Notes’ to come out every other week
“Campus Notes” has returned and will come out every other week to update the SMU community on all the news and events that occur on campus during the summer (June 29, July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10). The deadline is the Wednesday prior to each issue. Keep in mind that the Office of Marketing and Communication can help you promote events, speakers, awards or any other news throughout the summer. Contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.
Congratulations to Rickert, McClead families
Bernadette and Kevin Rickert (Philosophy) had a daughter, Miriam Angelica, on Friday, May 31.
Chris (Campus Ministry) and Lindsay McClead had a son, Leonard Paul, on Wednesday, June 6.
The Saint Mary’s community extends its congratulations to the Rickert and McClead families.
Sympathy to Klinger, Peake families
Jim Klinger (Maintenance Dept.) died on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at his home. Jim was employed by Saint Mary’s for more than 31 years, only recently retiring. Jim is survived by his wife and daughters, Paulette, Jennifer and Stephanie.
Dr. Donald J. Peake, Abingdon, Ill., died Wednesday, May 30, in Peoria. He was a member of the Saint Mary’s Fine Arts and Theatre Departments for 30 years, and he was instrumental in the design and construction of the SMU Performance Center. He is survived by his sister, Leanne (and Clinton) Zost of Galesburg and his brother, Fred T. (and Peggy) Peake of Moore, Oklahoma.
Saint Mary’s extends its sympathy to the Klinger and Peake families.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Saint Mary's commencement ceremonies are May 12
On Saturday, May 12, the Winona campus will host two commencement ceremonies to mark the end of the academic year.
The undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. Student perspectives will be offered by this year’s Outstanding Male and Female Seniors Michael Mockler, son of John and Caroline Mockler of Dubuque, Iowa, and Regina Quandt, daughter of Dan and Cathy Quandt of Minneapolis, Minn. Additionally, Dr. Richard Kowles, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology, will receive the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit.
The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs commencement will begin at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. Along with the conferring of degrees, student perspectives will be offered by Cynthia Mueller, M.A. in Literacy Education, of Buffalo, Minn.; and Dr. Paul Rosenblum, M.A. in Pastoral Ministries, of Charleston, S.C. Additionally, Dr. Rosenblum will be presented with an Outstanding Graduate Final Paper Award.
Receptions on the plaza will follow both ceremonies. In case of inclement weather, the receptions will be held in Gostomski Fieldhouse.
Prior to the ceremonies, a Baccalaureate Mass will take place in Saint Thomas More Chapel at 8:30 a.m.
The Saint Mary’s Nairobi campus hosted its commencement ceremony on April 28. The Twin Cities campus will conduct three summer commencement ceremonies on June 3.
Irish dance recital is Friday
The 25 members of the SMU Irish Ceili Dance class will join the Flanagan Irish Dancers in their Spring Recital on Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., at the Valéncia Art Center. The SMU ceili class will perform “The Sweets of May,” and “The Fairy Reel.” The Flanagan Dancers, who range in age from 5-17 years, will perform a variety of step, ceili, and figure dances. In addition, SMU Irish dance students Serica Rowley, Hannah Schwartze, and Emily Casey-Hare will be featured in a three-hand reel and a traditional set dance sampler. The performance is free and open to the public.
Cardinal Corner raises $358 for veteran alum
Each semester, undergraduate entrepreneurship students manage a not-for-profit retail store located in a small corner of the basement of Toner Student Center, aptly named the Cardinal Corner. Students choose products to sell in the store, garner donations from around campus, and sell items for on-campus organizations as part of the entrepreneurship major. Each semester the members of the class choose a different charity to which profits are donated.
SMU’s entrepreneurship students have continued to choose charities that are near and dear to the heart of a fellow classmate, or charities that benefit the SMU community. Profits from previous semesters have been donated to the Winona Area Humane Society, Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin, Dom Dziecka (a children’s orphanage in Chotomów, Poland) and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Minnesota.
For more information on the Cardinal Corner or to present your request to the class to be considered as the charity of choice for the fall semester, contact Jana Craft at Ext. 1491 or jcraft@smumn.edu. Become a fan and receive the latest updates at www.facebook.com/cardinalcorner.
Academic Awards presented
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| Judy Myers with David Dean, Jacob Rivet and Thomas Conry |
American Institute of Chemists Award (chemistry award) — Benjamin Ludescher
American Chemical Society Award (chemistry award) — Jill Spitzmueller
Kevin Martineau Award (business award) — Yu Wang
Outstanding Accounting Major (business award) — Brian Dillon
Outstanding International Business Student (business award) — Anne Drazkowski
Outstanding Entrepreneurship Student (business award) — Sheree Haslemore
Outstanding Human Resource Management Student (business award) — Samantha Otto
Outstanding Sport Management Student (business award) — Thomas Healy
Outstanding Marketing Majors (business awards) — Amanda Gehrman and Joseph Rysavy
Saint Thomas Aquinas Award for Excellence (philosophy award) — Christopher Sindelar
Father Andrew Fabian Scholarship (philosophy award) — Michael Pica
Gerald Sullivan Outstanding Theatre Major Award (theatre award) — Thomas Conry
Grove Bree Holman Award (theatre award) — Jacob Rivet
Michael G. Flanagan Ghost Light Award (theatre award) — David Dean
Brother Leo Northam Awards (math awards) — Long Chen, Justyna Kujtkowska and Yuanyuan (Jasmine) Wang
Future Alumni Committee Scholarship — Jill Spitzmueller
Lasallian Honors Program Outstanding Senior Awards — Samantha Dahlstrom and Thomas Conry
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Student Award — Megan Hellman
History Department Distinction Award and Brother J. Robert Lane Historical Essay Award — David Spriegel
Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute for Women — Mary Glenski, Maria Pechacek and Amy Streit
Psychology Department Distinction Awards — Morgan Carlson, Bethany Hastings, Kelsi Addabbo, Allison Johnson, Jamie Jones and Cassandra Berning
Senior art show runs through May 12
Saint Mary’s seniors will display their artwork in the show “Boundaries Fade” through May 12 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.
The artists, displaying April 21 to May 12, include: Michael Blanda, Ashley Blum, Keisha Harcey, Maria Ann Harris, Mary Karnick, Sarah Marie Kennedy, Laura Polzin, Morgan Stock, Jim Tandberg and Margaret Villaume.
The galleries — free and open to the public — will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
MCA spring classes begin May 7
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts spring dance, music, and visual art classes begin Monday, May 7, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St.
A variety of classes are available for children and adults, ranging from recreation classes to pre-professional training.
The MCA Visual Art division offers Drawing the Still Life, a class for teen and adults to explore the art of drawing still life using versatile charcoal techniques.
Dance division spring offerings include: Creative Movement, Modern I-II, Contemporary Dance Workshops, Nia, Tap and Jazz for Kids, National Tap and Dance Workshops for Tap II and Tap III-IV, Junior Hip Hop, Hip Hop I-II, Boys Dance Technique, Pre Ballet, Pre Ballet I, Ballet II, Ballet III-IV, Classical Package for Ballet V, VI, VII and a new Dance for Skaters class.
Music division offerings include: Creative Music and Movement, Music Explorers, Musicman Junior, Flute Choir I, Flute Choir II as well as private lesson instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and voice.
Creative Music and Movement, an introduction to the music and dance class setting through voice, song, rhythm, and dance for 3- and 4-years-olds is offered in collaboration with the MCA dance and music divisions. This class is offered opposite of the Adult fitness class Nia. Nia offers a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts using music, movement, and self-expression to help students discover optimum health of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Parents can enjoy a great workout while their child enjoys Creative Music and Movement, Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12, and 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Adults who have a child enrolled in an MCA spring or summer class or camp can participate in a class of their own tuition-free through the MCA Adult Arts Wellness program. Adult classes choices for spring include: Nia, Teen and Adult Tap and Jazz, Flute Choir I, Flute Choir II, and Drawing the Still Life. Additional summer course offers for adults include Guitar Class I, Guitar Class II, Nia, Power Piyo, Clogging I, Clogging II, Teen and Adult Ballet, and Teen and Adult Irish Dance.
Class days, times, and tuition vary. Financial need-based scholarships are available. For a brochure and complete listing, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org or call Ext. 5500. Interested students may registration online, by mail, or in person at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center.
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Big, Little Pals host end-of-the-year picnic
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‘Campus Notes’ to resume in June
“Campus Notes” will return in mid-June and come out every other week to update the SMU community on all the news and events that occur on campus during the summer. Keep in mind that the Office of Marketing and Communication can help you promote events, speakers, awards or any other news throughout the summer. Contact Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu.
‘Savin’ Grace’ Concert is May 12 in Rushford
Grace Place will host its annual “Savin' Grace Concert” — featuring the MPK Christian Celtic Band — from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Rushford-Peterson High School. Proceeds will be used for an emergency shelter in Winona.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Saint Mary's commencement ceremonies are May 12
On Saturday, May 12, the Winona campus will host two commencement ceremonies to mark the end of the academic year.
The undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. Student perspectives will be offered by this year’s Outstanding Male and Female Seniors Michael Mockler, son of John and Caroline Mockler of Dubuque, Iowa, and Regina Quandt, daughter of Dan and Cathy Quandt of Minneapolis, Minn.
The Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs commencement will begin at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium. Along with the conferring of degrees, student perspectives will be offered by Cynthia Mueller, M.A. in Literacy Education, of Buffalo, Minn.; and Dr. Paul Rosenblum, M.A. in Pastoral Ministries, of Charleston, S.C. Additionally, Dr. Rosenblum will be presented with an Outstanding Graduate Final Paper Award.
Receptions on the plaza will follow both ceremonies. In case of inclement weather, the receptions will be held in Gostomski Fieldhouse.
Prior to the ceremonies, a Baccalaureate Mass will take place in Saint Thomas More Chapel at 8:30 a.m.
The Saint Mary’s Nairobi campus will host its commencement ceremony on April 28. The Twin Cities campus will conduct three summer commencement ceremonies on June 3.
Kirk returns from performing in Asia
Dr. Ned Kirk, chair of the Music Department, just returned from his third trip to Asia this year. In November he performed three concerts and gave masterclasses in southern China and Hong Kong. In March he met with administrators and faculty at both Xi’an Conservatory of Music and Northwest University in Xi’an, China, working to develop relationships between our schools. And, in April he participated in extensive rehearsals in Singapore which culminated in giving a concert that same week in Shenzhen, China with the international concert violinist, Qian Zhou.
DRC presents ‘Le Corsaire’ April 27, 28
The Saint Mary’s 2011-2012 performance season concludes with the Dance Repertory Company in “Le Corsaire,” today and Saturday, April 27-28, at Page Theatre.
For close to four decades, the Dance Repertory Company has delighted the Winona community with quality dance productions featuring local dancers in classical and contemporary works.
“Le Corsaire,” loosely based on a poem by Lord Byron, follows Medora, a beautiful slave girl, and Conrad, a dashing pirate, as they journey through a tapestry of captive maidens, rich sultans, swashbuckling abductions, and dramatic rescues, all culminating in a happy ending. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to music by Adolfe Adam, the ballet continues to delight audiences more than 150 years after its premiere.
Under the artistic direction of Tammy Schmidt, the DRC’s production features dancers who currently train at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and Saint Mary’s, as well as community members. Dr. Gary Diomandes, Department of Theatre and Dance, is one of the performers.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at www.pagetheatre.org or by calling the SMU Performance Center at Ext. 1715.
For more information, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s.
Senior art show runs through May 12
Saint Mary’s seniors will display their artwork in the show “Boundaries Fade” through May 12 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.
The second group of artists, displaying April 21 to May 12, includes: Michael Blanda, Ashley Blum, Keisha Harcey, Maria Ann Harris, Mary Karnick, Sarah Marie Kennedy, Laura Polzin, Morgan Stock, Jim Tandberg and Margaret Villaume.
The galleries — free and open to the public — will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Row, Ride, Run Triathlon is this weekend
The annual Saint Mary’s “Row, Ride, Run Triathlon” will take place on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lake Lodge in Winona and finishing on SMU’s Winona campus.
About 100 athletes from throughout the Midwest are expected to register for the race.
Participants will canoe or kayak a 2.5-mile loop around Lake Winona, then bike 14 miles from Lake Winona to the SMU campus. Once on campus, racers will run 3.1 miles through the bluffs surrounding the university.
Proceeds assist Serving Others United in Love (SOUL), a program of SMU’s Office of Campus Ministry. Through SOUL, students are able to connect with diverse communities by participating in national and international service trips.
For more information, visit www.smumn.edu/rowriderun or call Ext. 7268.
Organ students to present recital/hymn-sing
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| Saint Mary's junior Jordan Ranstrom of Warren, Minn., prepares for his performance on the Kilgen organ in Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels. |
160 students participate in ‘Spruce Up Winona Day’
Choirs to perform April 28
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students 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.
Psychology symposium held April 19
MCA to host free concert Monday at the library
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will present an informal music concert, Monday, April 30, at 5:15 p.m., in the Children’s Room of the Winona Public Library, 151 West 5th St.
This concert is free and open to the public. MCA’s Winona Area Youth Singers and small instrumental ensemble groups will perform. Students will feature folk, classical and multicultural pieces.
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts exists to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and adults. The MCA provides recreational to pre-professional performing opportunities, and its visual arts curriculum and programming are designed to provide physical and aesthetic benefits, heightened self-respect, discipline and confidence.
For more information about the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts upcoming classes, performances and programs, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500.
20 books donated to De La Salle Language Institute
Wiltgen was inspired to get involved in this program after working with an international student last year. The student told Wiltgen that she was interested in reading a good book in English that was not a textbook. “The Glass Castle” is one of Wiltgen’s favorites. For more information, go to www.worldbooknight.org.
Saint Mary’s announces next Page Series season
The 26th season of the Saint Mary’s Page Series is once again filled with music, dance, theatre, and family-friendly offerings from around the world! You don’t have to travel far for world-class performances. Season subscriptions go on sale May 15. Individual tickets go on sale Aug. 21.
As part of the yearlong celebration of Saint Mary’s University Centennial, the Page Series is pleased to include artists with connections to Saint Mary’s and to Winona in this year’s programming.
Purchase tickets to three or more events to receive a 10 percent discount for new subscribers; returning 2011-12 subscribers receive 25 percent off the total order. Subscribers also have exchange privileges and guaranteed seating choice.
To order, go online to www.pagetheatre.org or call the box office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer box office hours, May 16-July 29, are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The 2012-2013 Page Series
• Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery
Sacred dance, music and sand mandala painting
Tickets: $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students
• Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m.
“Bunnicula” with TheatreworksUSA
A Bunny-Tale of Mystery
Tickets: $12 for adults, $5 for seniors and students
• Friday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Simone Perrin and Dan Chouinard
Sweet singing, accordion playing
Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students
• Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.
The Accidental Hero
World War II Czech-American story
Tickets: $12 for adults, $5 for seniors and students
• Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
The Hornheads w/John Paulson’s Big Band Project
Jazz and more jazz
Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students
• Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
“The Gruffalo” by Tall Stories
One scary forest monster
Tickets: $12 for adults, $5 for seniors and students
• Saturday, March 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Eileen Ivers
Irish-American Celtic music
Tickets: $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students
‘Off The Page’
“Off The Page” events feature individually priced events that take place in venues around town. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 21. This year’s “Off the Page” performances take place at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
• Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Vanessa Trouble
Jazz with a holiday twist
Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students
• Thursday, March 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Alison Scott
Dynamite vocals
Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students
* PLEASE NOTE: All tickets (individual and subscription) are subject to a $1 processing fee.
* Student price includes ages 4 and older. $10 student rush tickets may be available for some events 20 minutes before curtain.
Science students attend convention
Two students were recognized for their paper presentations by being honored with the Beta Beta Beta Frank G. Brook Awards for best paper (oral) presentation. The students were: second place: Cassandra Hulett, “Age, Size, Distribution and Abundance of Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) in Gilmore Creek” (Dr. Phil Cochran, advisor); and third place: Danielle Strebel, “Anti-anxiety and Anti-depressant Effects of Boswellia Extract GNG On Mus Musculus” (Dr. Debra Martin, advisor).
Additionally, an SMU student won the best paper presentation for her section by MAS: Grace A. Christensen, “The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Glycerol Monolaurate on TPA-Induced Inflammation in Mus Musculus” (Dr. Jeanne Minnerath, advisor).
Also attending from SMU were Alex Braun, “The Effects of Atrazine on BMP4 Protein Levels in Liver and Serum Isolate from Phasianus Colchisus and Gallus Gallus” (Dr. Debra Martin, advisor); Samantha Dahlstrom, “The Effects of Glycerol Monolaurate on TNF-α Production in J774A.1 Murine Macrophage Cells” (Dr. Jeanne Minnerath, advisor); Paul Dettling, “The Effect on Body Composition by the Administration of Yohimbine-HCL to Mus Musculus” (Dr. Randy Krainock, advisor); Kristine Guse, “The In-uteral Effects of Atrazine on the Offspring of Female Mus Musculus Exposed During Pregnancy” (Dr. Debra Martin advisor); Erika Hurley, “The Effects of Atrazine on Reproductive Organs of Phasianus Colchicus” (Dr. Debra Martin, advisor); Meghan Jensen, “Survey of Fossils Found in Francis Creek Shale Near Mazon Creek, Illinois” (Dr. Phil Cochran, advisor); Paige Jenson, “Development of an Immunological Laboratory Exercise Measuring Cell Proliferation and Cytokine Production” (Jeanne Minnerath, advisor); Michael Mockler, “Distribution of Northern Brook Lamphrey (Ichthyomyzon fossor) in the Upper Iowa River Drainage” (Dr. Phil Cochran, advisor); Felicia Schneider, “The Susceptibility of Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia Coli to the Disinfectants Lysol, Thieves, Melaleuca Oil and Vinegar” (Dr. Jeanne Minnerath advisor); Jill Spitzmueller, “Liposomol Temozolomide for the Treatment of Brain Tumors” (B. Anderson and Z. Hilt, University of Kentucky, advisors); Lauren Ulbrich and Margaret Conway, “The Antibacterial Effectiveness of Various Mouthwashes on Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Streptococcus Mutans on Toothbrushes” (Dr. Jeanne Minnerath, advisor).
‘Campus Notes’ countdown
There is only one edition of “Campus Notes” left this academic year: May 4. Submissions are due Wednesday, May 2. “Campus Notes” will return in mid-June and come out every other week to update the SMU community on all the news and events that occur on campus during the summer.
‘Savin’ Grace’ Concert is May 12 in Rushford
Grace Place will host its annual “Savin' Grace Concert” — featuring the MPK Christian Celtic Band — from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Rushford-Peterson High School. Proceeds will be used for an emergency shelter in Winona.
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour is April 27-29
Monta May, Marketing and Communication, is just one of the artists featured in this year’s Bluff Country Studio Art Tour, scheduled for 10 am. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 27-29. For more information, go to www.bluffcountrystudioarttour.com.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Gaslight celebrates 50 years
In spring 1963, a Saint Mary’s musical tradition was born as the melodies of Gaslight first delighted audiences. On Saturday, April 21, the SMU alumni community will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Gaslight with a special alumni performance in the Toner Center Dining Room.
The alumni show will include performers of Gaslight from several generations. Alumni performers will be from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and recent years. A special highlight will be a performance from the original Oldie Moldie All-Stars.
A reception is planned at 6 p.m., and the alumni Gaslight will begin at 7 p.m.
This year’s student Performances of Gaslight are 8 and 10:30 p.m. today, Friday, April 20, and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Faculty and staff can receive one free ticket by contacting Lance Thompson, Ext. 1686 or ljthom01@smumn.edu.
Tickets are $15 for the alumni event. To pre-register, go to www.mysmumn.org/50thGaslight.
Senior Academic Honors Banquet is April 26
The annual Senior Academic Honors Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 26, beginning with a reception in the President’s Room at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and the awards program will follow at 7 p.m. in the Toner Student Center Dining Room.
Tickets are not required for faculty and staff but RSVPs should be made to Barb Schmidtknecht at Ext. 6678 or to bschmidt@smumn.edu by the end of the day today (Friday) so that there is an accurate count.
DRC presents ‘Le Corsaire’ April 27, 28
The Saint Mary’s 2011-2012 performance season concludes with the Dance Repertory Company in “Le Corsaire,” April 27-28 at Page Theatre.
For close to four decades, the Dance Repertory Company has delighted the Winona community with quality dance productions featuring local dancers in classical and contemporary works.
“Le Corsaire,” loosely based on a poem by Lord Byron, follows Medora, a beautiful slave girl, and Conrad, a dashing pirate, as they journey through a tapestry of captive maidens, rich sultans, swashbuckling abductions, and dramatic rescues, all culminating in a happy ending. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to music by Adolfe Adam, the ballet continues to delight audiences more than 150 years after its premiere.
Under the artistic direction of Tammy Schmidt, the DRC’s production features dancers who currently train at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and Saint Mary’s, as well as community members. Gary Diomandes, Department of Theatre and Dance, is one of the performers.
Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at www.pagetheatre.org or by calling the SMU Performance Center at Ext. 1715.
For more information, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s.
Service awards presented to students, faculty, staff
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| Campus Ministry staff with the Volunteer Service Award recipients Stephanie Schaub and Megan Linder |
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| Ann Merchlewitz was presented with the Brother Charlie Burke Award by Tim Gossen. |
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| Campus Ministry staff with Brother James Miller Award recipients Madelynn Kettner and Jill Spitzmueller. |
Saint Mary’s recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff Thursday, April 12, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to students who made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:
Brother Finbar McMullen Award (presented to an SMU community member who demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary’s) — Tim Gossen, dean of students
Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — John Soucheray
Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Lance Thompson, assistant activities director
Organization of the Year — Open Mic Nite, accepted by Ben Scott
Intramural Official of the Year — Rachel Otten
Volunteer Service Award — Stephanie Schaub and Megan Linder
Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Andy Bauer
Brother James Miller Award (presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Jill Spitzmueller and Madelynn Kettner
Student Service Award — Luis Escobar
Outdoor Leadership Recognition — Courtney Lee
Brother Charlie Burke Award (presented to a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the entire Student Life Department. This individual has promoted the growth of the whole student through their exemplary standard of ethical service, dedication to creating developmental relationships, and their desire to promote lifelong learning) — Ann Merchlewitz, executive vice president and general counsel
Saint Benilde Award (presented to a student who reaches out to new members of the university community, is inclusive and inspiring and leads by being hospitable, open and accepting) — Amy Streit and Robert Rousseau
Leadership Certificate (presented to students who have completed the co-curricular program designed to give both emerging and advanced leaders the skills and knowledge to enhance his or her leadership development) — Riley Sinn, Julianne Bartosz, Morgan Carlson, Sara McNary, Abby Ross, Danielle Strebel, Chris Froelich, Mae Yang, Katherine Wall and Stephanie Schaub
Saint Mary’s senior art show runs through May 12
Saint Mary’s seniors will display their artwork in the show “Boundaries Fade” through May 12 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.
The second group of artists, displaying April 21 to May 12, includes: Michael Blanda, Ashley Blum, Keisha Harcey, Maria Ann Harris, Mary Karnick, Sarah Marie Kennedy, Laura Polzin, Morgan Stock, Jim Tandberg and Margaret Villaume.
The galleries — free and open to the public — will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Women Who Step Forward Conference planned
On Saturday, April 21, the second Women Who Step Forward Conference will take place at the SMU Event Center on the Minneapolis campus. This is a unique opportunity for women who are aspiring leaders who wish to learn the skills and mindsets that are essential to leadership.
Women Who Step Forward is a full-day leadership conference with international leaders who are sharing their time and talents with women who need it the most. This conference is funded by grants and sponsorships so that students may attend all sessions and meals for only $45. For those that cannot afford this rate, scholarships are available.
Keynote speaker Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, former president of Reebok Apparel and Retail Group, and former vice president of Nike, believes in this mission of helping women further their careers and will be available to sign her books, “How to Use What You’ve Got to Get What You Want” as well as “Living the Life of Your Dreams.”
Julie Gilbert, former senior vice president of Best Buy and founder of WOLF Means Business, will open the day with inspiring remarks about her personal journey through the ranks of leadership and how she founded her own successful company here in Minnesota.
Participants will choose from the following breakout sessions:
• Networking
• Career Search Strategies
• Women in Entrepreneurship
• The Self Esteem & Confidence of a Leader
• The Power of Your Personal Brand
• Stress Management Through Yoga & Meditation
• Personal & Professional Finance
• Self Management
Please share this information with students, friends, faculty, and colleagues. For scholarship information, e-mail Anna Riechers at ariecher@smumn.edu.
For more information, go to www.smumn.edu/wwsf.
Register for Row, Ride, Run Triathlon
The annual Saint Mary’s “Row, Ride, Run Triathlon” will take place on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lake Lodge in Winona and finishing on SMU’s Winona campus.
About 100 athletes from throughout the Midwest are expected to register for the race.
Participants will canoe or kayak a 2.5-mile loop around Lake Winona, then bike 14 miles from Lake Winona to the SMU campus. Once on campus, racers will run 3.1 miles through the bluffs surrounding the university.
Proceeds assist Serving Others United in Love (SOUL), a program of SMU’s Office of Campus Ministry. Through SOUL, students are able to connect with diverse communities by participating in national and international service trips.
Registration is $30 per individual or $60 per team. Teams can be made up of two, three or four members.
Participants must be 10 or older to row or run and 15 or older to bike. Awards will be presented to the top three fastest individuals and the top finishing team.
For more information, visit www.smumn.edu/rowriderun or call Ext. 7268.
Student History Research Symposium is April 21
Seniors from five area universities will present the results of their historical research at the Student History Research Symposium on Saturday, April 21, at Saint Mary’s. The event — free and open to the public — is sponsored by the history departments of Winona State University, Saint Mary’s, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Viterbo University, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. This year’s symposium will also feature a panel of seniors from Cotter High School.
In addition to the student presenters, Dr. J. Vincent Lowery, assistant professor of Humanistic Studies and History at the University of Wisconsin — Green Bay, will speak on “Looking for the Port City Prophet: A Historian’s Tale of Research and Revisionism.”
SMU and WSU have co-sponsored the research symposium for 10 years, with UW-La Crosse, Viterbo, and UW-Eau Claire joining in recent years. Each school asks senior history majors — and at Winona State, law and society majors — to write a senior thesis based on their original research of a historical question of their own choosing. In this way, the students actually do the work of historians, and in the process deepen their research, writing and speaking skills.
All symposium sessions will be held on the third and fourth floors of Saint Mary’s Hall. The symposium opens at 9 a.m. in Salvi Lecture Hall with a short welcoming ceremony and coffee. Students will present their research in concurrent panels of three or four students each. The first panel session starts at 9:15 a.m., the second at 10:45 a.m. Dr. Lowery’s talk will start around noon and will be accompanied by a complimentary lunch.
Biology symposium is April 20
The Biology Department will host the 39th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in Biology on Friday, April 20, in the Adducci Science Center.
Students from Saint Mary’s Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics departments and students from colleges and universities in the tri-state region will present the results of their undergraduate research projects. Registration is free and begins at 8 a.m. Presentations begin at 8:20 a.m.
The symposium presents all attendees the opportunity to experience the process of open collegial assessment of experimental findings, the opportunity to encounter discoveries from a variety of scientific disciplines, and an excellent environment to develop personal contacts and acquaintances.
Dan Keyler, professor of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and Graduate School, will present the R.V. Kowles Lecture at 1:45 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. Professor Keyler is a noted expert in the field of envenomations, actively publishing and presenting lectures on venomous snake bites. He serves as the director of Research for Animal Venom Research International and as a consultant to several groups including the Minnesota Poison Control System and the U.S. Armed Forces. The title of his presentation is “Toxicology & Snakes: Passion and a Career.”
The public is invited to attend the lecture, as well as the student presentations. Morning refreshments will be provided.
Athletics to host last ‘Let’s Do Lunch’
The final “Let’s Do Lunch” of the school year is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the hockey arena lobby. The event, hosted by the Athletics Department and sponsored by the Volunteer Committee, will include grilled burgers and brats. Bring your appetites. A freewill offering will be taken, with funds benefiting CTIE in Nairobi.
SMU hosts forum about food
The last sustainability forum, hosted by Student Life, is Tuesday, April 24. The forums are intended to provide interested students, staff and faculty with the opportunity to learn more about the broad concepts of sustainability, discuss these issues as they relate to our daily lives both on and off campus, and then identify actions to contribute toward a more sustainable future.
• “Food, Compost and Recycling” — Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Toner Student Center Lounge
Wasted food, starvation, organic movement, free-trade Friday, eat local, community gardens, food contamination, composting, foodies, and carbon-free diet will all be discussed. We are what we eat!
Saint Mary’s to participate in ‘Spruce Up Winona Day’
In recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day,” the Volunteer Mentors group has invited Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service. Saint Mary’s student volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21, to help local individuals, groups, churches and organizations. For more information, contact Chris McClead at Ext. 7268 or cmcclead@smumn.edu.
Next ‘Chat and Chow’ provides hands-on learning
The next “Chat & Chow 2.0” at the Fitzgerald Library will discuss “It’s all Happening at the Zoo.” The event, scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, will include a trip to the petting zoo. Participants will get an opportunity to “pet” some of the latest technologies — the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch, the Nook, iPads, iPods, etc., as well as a variety of new apps. Stop in for some real hands-on learning and lots of discussion about these technologies can be used in the classroom.
The event is hosted by the Fitzgerald Library, iT and Instructional Technology and will be held in the main lounge of the McEnery Center. Lunch is provided and an RSVP is appreciated but not necessary to Jason Spartz at jspartz@smumn.edu. Everyone is welcome.
Conservatory presents music division spring concert
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will present a Music Division Spring Concert, Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at Valéncia Arts Center Recital Hall, 1164 West 10th St.
The concert will feature the Winona Area Youth Singers (WAYS), Flutistry (the MCA Adult Flute Choir), and instrumental lesson students from MCA.
Admission is $10 at the door for adults (cash and checks only please). Financial-need based admission waivers are available. Admission is free for children and students ages 2-21.
WAYS members are students in grades four through eight from Winona and the surrounding areas. WAYS is dedicated to providing quality, artistic and educational vocal music experiences for all young people, regardless of their financial circumstances. WAYS was offered tuition-free to all students for the 2011-12 academic year. Lindsy O’Shea directs WAYS. The choir’s assistant director is Jessica Ingvalson and the accompanist is Camie Schneider.
Flutistry, the MCA Flute Choir, is in the midst of a successful inaugural season. The choir performs for many community outreach events and benefits throughout Southeastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Recent performances have included the Fantasy of Trees, a Women in Business luncheon and a Quilted Christmas. Upcoming events include a performance at the Upper Midwest Flute Association Flute Choir Concert on April 21 and a benefit performance for Project FINE at Signature’s Lounge on June 10. Amanda Moburg directs Flutistry.
Private lesson instrumental students also performing in the concert range in ages from 7 to 18. Students will present clarinet, flute and piano works. MCA Music Division Instructors featuring students in the concert include Amanda Moburg and Markiese Russell.
MCA Music Division Spring Concert performers include: Ryan Ortega, Miranda Ruben, Erin Walters and Samantha Wirkus; Flutistry members Jessica Bouska, Heidi Bryant, Carly Eggert, Janet Heukeshoven, Elsbeth Krumholz, Mandy Moburg and Bob Ogren; and WAYS members Emma Bucknam, Mia Herrick, Caidan Hoarn, Jessica Kohner, Mackaylee Kohner, Raquela McManimon, Carol Miller, Taylor Sanchez, Vivienne Warner, Lucy Wilfahrt and Emily Wobig. Additionally, this performance will feature Dr. Janet Heukeshoven on piccolo in a piece she has arranged for flute choir titled, “La Chasse.”
For more information about MCA’s Music Division or other arts programming, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call Ext. 5500. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s.
SMU Jazz Workshop Combos to present ‘Final Exam’ April 26
Two Saint Mary’s University jazz workshop combos, directed by Dr. John Paulson and A. Eric Heukeshoven, will present a free performance Thursday, April 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Acoustic Café, 77 Lafayette St. This event will feature student musicians who have been playing together all semester, and it will serve as their “final exam.” The “Heavy Metal Jazz Combo” directed by Paulson, and Heukeshoven’s “Fabulous 5 + 1” group will play well-known jazz standards by composers like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, plus original jazz works by Paulson and Heukeshoven.
Saint Mary’s University choirs to perform April 28
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students 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.
World Drum Ensemble to perform at MWMF
Come join the celebration as SMU’s World Drum Ensemble performs as part of the Mid-west Music Fest’s “Earth Day” celebration at Unity Park (east end of Lake Winona) on Saturday, April 21, at 4:15 p.m. The WDE will be joined by RCTC’s ensemble and will lead the “parade” and finish with a smokin’ hot set of Brazilian sambas. Entertainment is scheduled all afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m. In case of rain, events will move to the East End Rec Center.
Heukeshoven to conduct Honors High School Flute Choir
The MCA Flute Choir
Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, music faculty, will be serving as this year’s Upper Midwest Flute Association (UMFA) Honors Flute Choir director on Saturday, April 21. The auditioned ensemble, made up of 18 select student flutists, will rehearse Saturday morning and early afternoon, then perform at 3:30 p.m. at Mayflower Congregational Church, Minneapolis. In addition to the high school ensemble, a Twin Cities-based adult flute choir will perform, as well as Winona’s Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) Flute Choir, led by Mandy Moburg. The MCA Flute ensemble will also feature Heukeshoven performing “La Chasse,” a turn of the century solo feature which she arranged for piccolo and flute choir for this performance. The concert will conclude with a massed ensemble of flutists in attendance of Bizet's “Farandole” arranged for piccolo, c flutes, alto and bass flutes and tambourine. For additional details, please contact Janet Heukeshoven at jheukesh@smumn.edu, or umfa.org.
May to display mosaics in Ben Miller Lobby
“Recent Mosaics — Explorations in Glass & Stone” by Monta May (Marketing and Communication) will be on display through May 11 in the Ben Miller Lobby of the Performance Center.
For more information about May’s art and practice, visit www.montagaelmay.com.
An artist reception is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26. For more information, call Ext. 1715.
Study Abroad photo contest winners announced
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| Nikki Farmer |
Congratulations to Lallaman family
Sarah and Joshua Lallaman (Biology Department) had a daughter, Elliott Christine, on Tuesday, April 10. The Saint Mary’s community extends its congratulations to the Lallaman family.
Sympathy to Edel family
Patricia Schlink, mother of Sue Edel (retired registrar) died Monday, April 16. Patricia is also the mother of Gene Schlink ’67, mother-in-law of Robert Edel ’67, and grandmother of R. Scott Edel ’95. Services are Saturday, April 21, at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare. Visitation is at 9 a.m., with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., and a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. A card of condolence can be sent to the Edel family at 178 Tree Tops Lane, Winona, MN 55987. The Saint Mary’s community extends its sympathy to the Edel family.
‘Campus Notes’ countdown
There are only two editions of “Campus Notes” left this academic year: April 27 and May 4. Submissions are due the Wednesday before each Friday’s edition. “Campus Notes” will return in mid-June and come out every other week to update the SMU community on all the news and events that occur on campus during the summer.
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