Founder’s Day to be held March 2

The campus community will celebrate Founder’s Day on Tuesday, March 2. All faculty and staff are invited to join in the festivities. Mass begins at 10:45 a.m. in Saint Thomas More Chapel, and the convocation will begin at 1 p.m. in Page Theatre. A reception will begin at 2:55 p.m. in the Toner Student Center Lounge.

Saint Mary’s will present an honorary doctorate to Dr. Carmelita Quebengco for her work in the achievement of excellence in Lasallian higher education. She is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer of De La Salle Philippines, and chancellor emeritus of De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines.

Brother Stephen Rusyn, FSC, Ph.D., will be awarded this year’s Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award. Brother Stephen is a long-time professor of English who was chosen because of his attention to students, his availability and his dedication to students in every facet of their lives.

Mary Becker will receive the university’s Bishop Patrick Heffron Award for Service. Becker has served in the Office of the President since 1993. She provides a daily example of service to all who live and work on Terrace Heights and of commitment to the mission of Saint Mary’s University.

Additionally, the Outstanding Male and Female Senior Awards will be presented to students who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community.

The truncated class schedule for the day is:

7:45-9 a.m. classes meet 7:45-8:35 a.m.
9:15-10:30 classes meet 8:45-9:35 a.m.
10:45-noon classes meet 9:45-10:35 a.m.
12:15-1:30 classes meet 3:20-4 p.m.
1:45-3 classes meet 4:10-4:50 p.m.

Classes that meet anytime after 3 p.m. will start at 5 p.m. and end at the discretion of the instructor.

Page Series presents Irish band Danú March 10

Just in time to gear up for Saint Patrick’s Day, Danú will present a spirited musical and cultural journey through Celtic history on Wednesday, March 10, as part of the Page Series. This event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre.

Hailing from County Waterford, Ireland, Danú has received worldwide acclaim. Named the Best Traditional Live Act by Irish Music Magazine and praised for their “precise, spirited musicianship” by the Washington Post, this septet gets raves for its fresh, dynamic take on Irish traditional music. A lively group on stage, Danú — named for the mother of all ancient Irish gods — features gorgeous vocals paired with accordion, fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran, guitar, uilleann pipes, flute and whistles.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 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.

Make your evening an event and enjoy a pre-show Irish-themed dinner catered by Chartwells in the nearby President’s Room. Tickets are $22 for adults and $14 for children and seating begins at 6 p.m.

Support for the performance by Danu is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Student production ‘Talking With …’ is March 4-8

A collection of 11 quirky female characters will take the stage Thursday through Monday, March 4-8, as the Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Talking With …” The production, under the direction of Dr. Gary Diomandes, begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Valéncia Academy Theatre, located at 10th and Vila streets.

Written by Jane Martin, “Talking With …” features 11 very different women including: a young woman who tests her Christian faith by handling poisonous snakes; a baton twirler who sees the face of Jesus 30 feet in the air; a destitute woman who wants to live in McDonald’s, where the sick are cured by Big Macs and no one ever dies; and a housewife who escapes to Oz every day.

They make us laugh and they make us think. And even when their challenges and crises appear larger than life, the characters embody universal issues: unbearable loneliness, crises of confidence, bereavement, loss of hope and struggles with faith. Their idiosyncratic characters amuse, move and frighten audiences while always speaking from the depths of their souls.

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

SMU Haiti fundraisers continue

The Saint Mary’s community is finding many unique and fun ways to raise money for Haiti.

Mark your calendars for a list of upcoming events including:

• Brave souls and warm hearts are invited to join Saint Mary’s in the first “Cardinal Plunge” Saturday, March 6. This freezing fundraiser begins at 1 p.m. at Lake Goodview, located at Michael LaCanne Park.

This year, “Cardinal Plunge” proceeds will be split between Haiti relief efforts and a fund in honor of Michael Mockler, a current sophomore at Saint Mary’s who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.



The cost for this event is $10, and all participants will receive a “Cardinal Plunge” T-shirt. This event is sponsored by several organizations at Saint Mary’s including Campus Ministry, Residence Life, Chartwells and the Student Activities Committee.

Registration begins at noon on site or participants can pre-register online at www.smumn.edu/cardinalplunge and pay the day of the plunge. Donations can be made to the Michael Mockler Fund, Box 288, Winona, MN 55987.

Refreshments and hot tubs will be available.

For more information, contact Izzy Kobs at (608) 547-3868 or iskobs06@smumn.edu.

• The Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship class will be selling special discount cards benefiting the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin, beginning mid March.

The “red card,” which will be sold for $10, includes reduced prices on merchandise from 19 local businesses including: Westgate Bowl, Mugby Junction, Fantastic Sams, Tres Compadres, Electric Beach, Golden China, Spa Panache, Chula Vista, Jefferson’s, Warpzone, Perkins, Jimmy John’s, Ground Round, Sammy’s Pizza, GQ Hairstyling, Country Kitchen, Timber’s and more.

The card can be used until March 1, 2011, and its value is not limited. If the card is used at each business one time per month, the approximate annual savings to cardholders is $800.

The fundraiser benefits Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin, a team of volunteer medical staff that travels to Haiti several times each year to provide free medical care. More information will be coming shortly about how to obtain these cards.

• Additionally, the chili cookoff on Thursday, raised $255.30 for Haiti. Winning chili makers were: first place, Coral Henthorne; second place, Davey Warner; third place, Steve and Laurie Haase. Thanks to our 10 chili makers; the competition was hot! Thanks also go to our judges, Steven Bouler, Andrea Essar, Paul Wildenborg and Shawn McMahon.

De La Salle Week activities announced

Saturday Feb. 27

• Noon— SMU Tennis “Think Pink,” at the former Saint T’s Tennis Center.
• 7:30 p.m. Africa Night, Student Dining Room (cost is $3 per person)

Sunday, Feb. 28

• 10:30 a.m. Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 9 p.m. Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel

Monday, March 1

• 7:45 a.m. Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Presentation, Common Room, Sara Clements ‘09 Current Lasallian Volunteer
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 7 p.m. ‚ Cardboard Construction with Brother Finbar, Gameroom

Tuesday, March 2

• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 1 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theatre
• 3 p.m. — Reception, Toner Student Center Lounge
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. — Dinner, dining room, open to all SMU community members. Pick up free tickets at the Info Desk by Monday, March 1.
• 8 p.m. — Lasallian Collegians, President’s Room; all are welcome

Wednesday, March 3

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
•Noon — SOUL Presentation, Common Room
•12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
•9 p.m. Campus Movie — Salvi Lecture Hall (Pizza will be served in honor of DLS Week)

Thursday, March 4

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Lasallian Teacher Emersion Program Presentation, Common Room
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5-7 p.m. — Winter Carnival, Gazebo
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…”, Valéncia Academy Theatre

Friday, March 5

• 7:45 a.m. — Free Donuts, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• Noon — Presentation by Brother Christopher Soosai, Common Room
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3 p.m. — Free Cake, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall
• 6:00 p.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…,” Valéncia Academy Theatre
• 9 p.m. — Dance for Haiti, West End Historical Theatre (off-campus)

Saturday, March 6

• 9 a.m. — Volunteer event; sign-up in the Office of Campus Ministry
• 1 p.m. — Cardinal Plunge, Goodview Beach
• 6 p.m. — Meal and a Movie at the Christian Brothers’ House (open to the first 25 students). R.S.V.P. in Campus Ministry by March 4.
• 7:30 p.m. — SMU Theatre & Dance: “Talking With…”, Valéncia Academy Theatre

All week events:

• Check out the display cases, first floor Toner Student Center
• Check out the Lasallian bulletin boards (“The Lasallian World” and “Our Lasallian Family in Haiti”), First and Second Floors of Saint Mary’s Hall
• Collect a Lasallian bookmark
• Participate in the student/faculty staff essay contest
• Participate in the student/faculty staff art contest
• Participate in the Lasallian scavenger hunt “Where is the Founder?” (Watch your e-mail for information)
• Lasallian Volunteer Coordinator Martin Richard and Sara Clements, current volunteer and SMU alum, will be available to meet with students by appointment all week; sign up in Campus Ministry
• DeLaSalle T-shirt and note cards will be given away at certain events

In celebration of 40 years of women

• The Alumni Association and Athletic Department will host an event to recognize female student-athletes tonight, Friday, Feb. 26. Women’s hockey alums, current female student-athletes, as well as local alumnae who were athletes are invited. The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the Trustees’ Lounge overlooking the Ice Arena. Members of the first womens hockey team will drop a ceremonial puck at 6:50 p.m. Participants will watch the women’s hockey team take on St Olaf College and participate in special activities during the game. The event will conclude with a post-game gathering for alumni, student-athletes and their families.

• A panel presentation by the Sisters of Saint Francis, “A Ministry of Education: A Franciscan Commitment,” will give the audience an inside view of the diverse educational opportunities the Sisters have provided for youth, college-bound women and lifelong learners during the 20th century and today. The SMU community is invited to learn about the College of Saint Teresa, life coaching, spiritual partners and many other ways in which OSF’s Ministry of Education has touched and improved the lives of thousands in Minnesota. A reception follows. The event will run 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, in the Common Room.

Presenters will be Sisters Eleanor Granger, Alice Thraen, Arnold Ritchey, Linda Wieser and Michaea Byron.

• All members of the SMU community are invited to celebrate 40 years of women students at Saint Mary’s at the annual Women’s History Month reception from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 in the Toner Student Center Lounge.

Each March, Saint Mary’s joins groups from across the Untied States in honoring women through Women’s History Month activities and celebrations. The national theme in 2010 is a reprise of the first national theme “Write Women Back into History” and, as such, it fits well in honoring the women students at SMU since 1969-1970, the year that SMU became a coeducational college.

Good food, good music, good conversation, historical displays and door prizes will enhance the opportunity to honor the first women students at Saint Mary’s and to remember their contributions as well as the contributions of all women to the vitality of SMU.

Women alumnae from 1969-70 until the present have been invited to submit their written recollections and reflections on their college experience. SMU photographs and other memorabilia from 1970-2010 will also be on display at the reception.

These event are part of a series of spring events that are being held to commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of women at Saint Mary’s.

Saint Mary’s to display sculpture from Missouri artist

A unique exhibit of sculptures, some using found objects, that “exhume, analyze and challenge past and present issues,” will be on display Thursday, Feb. 25, through Friday, March 26, at Saint Mary’s.

Chris Wubbena, assistant professor in the Department of Art at Southeast Missouri State University, will display “the de minimis series” (a term often used to reference trivial or unworthy matters) in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

Wubbena’s show will feature a group of three large-scale floor pieces, each constructed out of materials such as wood, steel, concrete, paper, clothing and found objects, as well as six slide-projection pieces, each projecting images onto masking tape adhered to bricks. “The de minimis series” also features thunderous sound projection sculptures and wall-mounted sculptures consisting of manipulated books.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and the exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sister Margaret Mear at mmear@smumn.edu.

SMU Green Team presents 5-part series on sustainability

The Saint Mary’s Green Team is presenting a five-part series on sustainability.

On Wednesday, March 17, the topic will be “Food.” Mary Gleich, Curt Coshenet, Chris Kendall and Chris McClead will lead a discussion on how food affects and is affected by climate change, including locally grown foods, composting, gardening, farming, Fair Trade, starvation, and other topics.

On Monday, April 23, Dr. Tom Marpe, Chris Kendall and Andy Robertson will lead a discussion on “Green Economy” — how climate change impacts the way we do business including green purchasing, marketing strategies, and new careers related to sustainability.

Everyone is invited to join the discussions on how Saint Mary’s is responding to climate change issues — and how you can help. All events begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Toner Student Center lounge.

Jazz notes

Over break, on Feb. 15-16, the jazz ensemble recorded their first CD, “Staycation” on campus.

Swing Inc., which includes several Saint Mary’s musicians, will perform Friday, Feb. 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Canadian Honker Restaurant in Rochester.

Page Series presents Ned Kirk March 13-14

Pianist Ned Kirk will interpret Beethoven and others Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, at Saint Mary’s, concluding the 2009-2010 Page Series. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, in Figliulo Recital Hall.

Kirk, known locally as the artistic and managing director of the Minnesota Beethoven Festival and as the chair of Saint Mary’s Department of Music, is an electrifying and sensitive interpreter of Beethoven. His technique is “impeccable” and his musicianship has been described as “marvelous.”

For the past 25 years, Kirk has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, and the 2009-2010 concert season has included performances on four continents. In the United States he is appearing on concert series from coast to coast, with recital performances in California, Nevada, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina and Florida. Other highlights include concerto engagements with the Minnesota Orchestra and music director Osmo Vänskä at both Sommerfest and the Minnesota Beethoven Festival, as well as a concerto performance with the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra in Wisconsin. Overseas performances include 10 recitals in Kenya, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, and China. For the 2010-2011 season, Kirk will be performing in Germany, Singapore and China, as well as the United States.

Since 2007, Kirk has served as artistic and managing director for the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. Now in its fourth season, the festival is dedicated to showcasing the tremendous talent found in the region, as well as featuring some of the most important international concert artists of our time.

Kirk studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the University of Massachusetts - Amhearst, and the University of Washington. He is also an associate professor of piano and chair of the music department at Saint Mary’s. Visit his website at www.nedkirk.com.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors and are available at the Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Iron Cardinal Fitness Competition April 17

The first ever Iron Cardinal Strongman/Strongwoman Fitness Competition will be held on Saturday, April 17.

The competition is open to all Saint Mary's students, faculty, and staff.

Possible events include: a log press, stone carry, golf cart pull, tire flip and sprint, sheaf toss and farmer's walk.

The participants will be split into male and female divisions. If the number of participants is great, then the competition will also be split into weight divisions.

To register, sign up in the Student Activities office. The cost is $10 and all participants will receive an Iron Cardinal T-shirt.

If you have any questions contact Jamie Herrick, Ext. 6968; Jason Flanders, Ext. 6692; or Jason Richter, Ext.1648.

‘A Taste of Africa’ Saturday is a mix of food, entertainment

“A Taste of Africa“ — a banquet of food and entertainment from Africa — begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the dining room. This Black History Month event is sponsored by ICAA and Chartwells. The cost is $3 to attend.

‘Love Pink’ event raises money for cancer awareness

The first “Love Pink” event, a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness, will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 27, as the SMU women’s tennis team takes on Winona State University at the Winona Tennis Center, 360 Vila St. SMU fans should wear white for a white out; WSU is doing a black out. Admission is free, and donation jars will be available. Contact Jeff Halberg, Ext. 8711 or jhalberg@smumn.edu, for more information.

Kabara Institute announces Business Plan Competition

Full-time undergraduate students at Saint Mary’s are invited to submit business plans for a chance to win $1,500 in cash through the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. Participants may enter as individuals or as a team of two students. All majors are encouraged to take part.

New this year, there are separate divisions for business majors and non-business majors

Students are invited to develop a business plan for a business that they would like to start. Contents of the plan should include:

• a one-page executive summary
• a concept statement
• a preliminary marketing plan
• a discussion of operating considerations (suppliers, manufacturing processes, staffing, operating hours, etc.)
• anticipated startup costs and pro-forma financial statements for the first year of operation
• and references for the sources used in the plan and contact information for each of the entrants.

Criteria for judging the plans includes: creativity, feasibility of the proposed project and comprehensiveness of the business plan.

A hard copy and electronic copy of the business plan must be submitted to Teresa Speck by Monday, March 15.

For more information, contact Speck at tspeck@smumn.edu or Ext. 1449. Questions about developing business plans can be directed to Jana Schrenkler at jschrenk@smumn.edu or Ext. 1491 or Sharon O’Reilly at soreilly@smumn.edu or Ext. 1576.

Two students awarded scholarship at Saint Mary’s

Saint Mary’s University seniors Mary Gleich of Hastings and Sarah Weir of Oswego, Ill., have been selected as this year’s recipients of $1,000 scholarships, made available due to the generosity of 1963 alumnus Dr. F. Lee Van Horn.

The scholarship is intended for graduating seniors who have demonstrated distinction in their studies and work in social activism and social sciences.

Dr. Van Horn established the scholarships in memory of K. Basil O’Leary and Brother Julius Winkler, with whom he studied and was inspired by as an undergraduate student.

Faculty involved in the selection process consider the students’ significant and sustained contributions to activities that promote social justice and help to address the needs of many.

SMU offers ‘Tri Swimming’ clinic March 1 – June 9

Saint Mary’s is offering “Tri Swimming,” an open-water swim training and triathlon clinic March 1 through June 9. This clinic is for beginning or advanced swimmers who are looking for a swim clinic to complement their triathlon training goals.

Many people are hesitant about triathlons because they lack confidence in their swimming abilities. This course is designed to complement the already-training tri-athlete’s workout, and also to encourage those who are intimidated by swimming, especially in open water. Participants will build skills, techniques, confidence and endurance for their next triathlon or open-water experience.

Specific open-water swimming drills, activities and simulations are planned. Participants will have an opportunity to see themselves through the use of an underwater video camera. As the weather gets warmer, the group will go outside for an open-water swim.

Every other Saturday, participants will learn about the running, cycling and transition portions of triathlons. Also during the Saturday clinics, self-maintenance and bike maintenance issues will be discussed. Participants will also have the opportunity to ride the Trinona course and run outdoors.

Athletes must be 18 or older and able to swim one length of the pool without the assistance of a flotation device.

The group meets three days a week, Monday from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Wednesday from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Every other Saturday, the clinic runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Out-of-pool time may vary according to the activity. The clinic will be held at the eight-lane Jules Gernes Pool at Saint Mary’s. Instructors are Jami Severson, assistant swimming coach at SMU with competitive and open-water swimming experience, and Robyn Wangberg, professor of physics and an IronMan Hawaii qualifier and participant.

The course fee is $300. Register and pay online at www.smumn.edu/ageless. For more information, call Ext. 6921.

Conservatory offers free hip hop dance Feb. 27-28

Free hip hop dance workshops will be offered Saturday, Feb. 27, and Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th St. A beginning-level class will be offered from 2-3 p.m. each day, and an intermediate/advanced class will be offered from 3-4 p.m. each day.

These hip hop classes will be taught by L.A. instructor Genevieve Draskoci-Johnson. Participants must be age 11 or older.

To register, e-mail mca@smumn.edu with the names and ages of those attending the workshops, desired class level, and a contact phone and e-mail address. Parent/guardian signatures are required for students under the age of 18.

For more information about the free hip hop workshops or other MCA programming, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org or call Ext. 5500

Gaslight planned for March 12-13

The annual variety show Gaslight will be presented 8 p.m. Friday, March 12; and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the dining room.

United Way seeks volunteers

United Way of the Greater Winona Area is seeking volunteers for its fund distribution process. This is the process by which money raised during the United Way campaign is invested in human service programs that meet the needs of people in our community.

Volunteers meet with agencies, study their funding requests, evaluate their budget and program offerings, and make funding recommendations to United Way's Board of Directors. Anyone living in Winona, Buffalo or Trempealeau counties is eligible to participate in the this process, except for employees and current board members of agencies applying for funding.

All volunteers are asked to attend a training session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 and a final session where recommendations are made on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8. Beyond that, volunteers may pick any or all of the following panels:

• Wednesday, March 24 — Nurturing children (Youth development, mentoring, support for at-risk children and youth)

• Thursday, March 25 — Strengthening and Supporting Families (Counseling, domestic violence services, disaster services, health and safety, end-of-life bereavement services)

• Thursday, March 25 — Providing basic needs
(Access to food, housing, interpreter services, emergency services and other basic supplies)

Friday, March 26 — Fostering independence (Support for persons with disabilities, vocational training and job support, enhancement of the quality of life for older adults)

For more information or to volunteer, call (507) 452-4624 by March 5, or e-mail unitedway@unitedwaywinona.org.

Heukeshoven serves as guest clinician

Dr. Janet Heukeshoven spent Friday, Feb. 19, working with band students in Randolph, Minn., as guest clinician. She worked with three bands: Beginning Band, grades five and six; Intermediate Band, grades seven and eight; and grade nine through 12 Concert Band. She also worked with all of the school’s flute players in special flute workshops.

Davey Warner named voting delegate

Warner, Outdoor Leadership, was named one of four voting delegates of the Curriculum Committee of the Wilderness Education Association on Friday, Feb. 13, at the National Conference on Outdoor Leadership.

Employee changes

Leaving:
• Jane Rodeheffer, retired, interdisciplinary studies, Feb. 19.
• Kathleen LaPlant, Campus Ministry assistant director, Feb. 18.

New employees:
• Yonas Teklemariam, administrative assistant, education, Feb. 15.
• Samuel Hoke, Twin Cities - Security Guard, Feb. 10.
• Bernadine Duerkop, Twin Cities - School of Health and Human Services - Administrative Assistant, Feb. 8.

Winona Habitat Women Build pink board fundraiser begins

Leave a legacy — put your name on the 41st Winona County Habitat for Humanity Home.

Starting this month, 40 2’ by 4’ boards — painted pink in recognition of the Winona’s first Women Build project — will be located at businesses, schools, churches and organizations throughout the city — including Saint Mary’s!

The boards are also affixed with a collection box, signage and permanent markers. Everyone is invited to support the Habitat Women Build by signing their name on the board and placing a minimum $2 donation in the collection box.

The same boards will be dismantled at the end of the fundraiser April 1 and used in the home’s construction, creating a lasting tribute of this caring community. The money supports SMU’s Women Build team.

The board is currently located in the Communication and Marketing Office, but will travel to various offices and events. Contact Terri Lieder, Ext. 6965, if you’d like to have the board in your area.

Eat at Culver’s Monday and raise money for the arts

As a spring fundraiser for the Winona Area Youth Singers and the Dance Repertory Company, eat at Culver’s from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 1. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a meal; a portion of all sales helps these organizations.

Sympathy to Leighton family

Helen Seline, mother of Lauren Leighton, periodicals librarian, died Thursday, Feb. 18, in Rockford, Ill. Her services will be Saturday, Feb. 27. Notes of condolence can be sent to Lauren Leighton, Campus P.O. Box 26. Saint Mary’s extends its sympathy to the Leighton family.