The Patronal Feast Mass is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 7, at Saint Thomas More Chapel, and the Christmas Light Service is set for 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, followed by the traditional pre-finals breakfast.
The Concert Band will perform a variety of music during its winter concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Page Theatre.
The band will perform “Fanfare & Flourishes” by James Curnow; “Symphonic Suite” by Clifton Williams; “Canterbury Chorale” by Jan Van der Roost; “Inglesina – the Little English Girl” by Davide Delle Cese; “Ireland: Of Legend and Lore” by Robert W. Smith; and “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson.
The concert will be followed by the traditional Christmas lobby party, which will feature a selection of holiday treats. Smaller ensembles will perform Christmas music throughout the reception.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available by calling the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.pagetheatre.org.
The Saint Mary’s Gifts For Winona Program deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 12. A tree with tags is located in the first floor of Saint Mary’s Hall. If you would like to make someone’s Christmas a little brighter, take a tag from the tree, shop for the wish list on the tag (spending about $35), and wrap the present or presents before returning them to the Business Office with the tag. This is the 11th year that Saint Mary’s has organized this community gift-giving program, and last year more than 1,600 individuals and families were served, thanks to the generosity of the SMU community and the Winona community.
Saint Mary’s students will display their artwork in the show “Clarity” through Dec. 15 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. The 2012 All-Campus Student Art Exhibit will feature senior art exhibitions by Nikki Farmer and Marie Fidler. The galleries — free and open to the public — will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The 2012 Undergraduate Art Show opened Nov. 17. At the opening, prizes were awarded to students for outstanding work. The following students won awards:
The men’s basketball team is partnering with the Saint Mary’s University Gifts for Winona program to collect toys on Saturday, Dec. 8.
On Dec. 8, the men’s team will play Crown College at 3 p.m. in the SMU Gym. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a variety of new toys for girls and boys, which will be distributed through Gifts for Winona.
The Saint Mary’s University Gifts for Winona program, now in its 11th year, helps more than 1,600 people in the Winona area have happier holidays.
Depending on weather conditions, Saint Mary’s will host three cross-country races this winter: Dec. 16, Jan. 27 and Feb. 17. The fees will be $10 per race (includes entry and bib). Registration will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 10K classic races will start at 11 a.m., and the skate-style races will begin at 1 p.m.
On Friday, Nov. 30, at Ochrymowycz Field, there was a showdown between two “Saint Mary’s” soccer teams, one composed of students and the other of faculty, staff and an assorted mix of players from Saint Mary’s Press, Winona State University, and Winona Senior High. The game was organized by a committee of students, faculty, and staff and was designed as a way to spread some good cheer before the onset of finals.
About 30 people turned out in spite of the cold temperatures (37 degrees). According to the best available post-game reports, the faculty/staff team pulled off a narrow 6-5 victory. Regardless of the actual result, fun was had by all and the committee is already working to replicate the event in the spring semester. Special thanks go to John Duerst (Academic Advising) for his leadership and to Chartwells for providing hot chocolate and cider.
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| Participating in the April 29 clean-up are, from left: Collin Nienhaus, Shauna Stevens, Clinton Nienhaus and John O’Neill. |
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| Participating in the Nov. 29 clean up are, from left: Brittany Friedrich, Paige Nellis, Clinton Nienhaus, Danielle Patterson, Collin Nienhaus, Jimmy Boggia, and John O’Neill. Not pictured: Shauna Stephens and Peter Borash. |
A reception for SMU’s colleagues in Nairobi, Brother Paulos Mesmer, director of Christ the Institute for Education, and Father Michael Kirwen, director of the Maryknoll Institute for African Studies, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in the Common Room. A short presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m., and African art will be available for sale. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to Jo Nesler at jnesler@smumn.edu or Ext. 1664 by Tuesday, Dec. 12.
The annual faculty and staff Christmas dinner will be Tuesday, Dec. 18. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. in the dining room, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. RSVPs are due to Campus Box 30 by Dec. 10.
Auditions for Fireside are Jan. 25-26. Shows are Feb. 8-9. Sign up outside the Phi Mu Alpha Room in the basement of Toner.
The Athletic Department has teamed up with Brand Thunder to provide Cardinal enthusiasts a chance to “wear your colors” right on your computer screen.
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For more information, go to www.saintmaryssports.com/news/2012/12/5/GEN_1205125458.aspx.
Look ahead on your calendars. Next Week, Dec. 14, is the last issue of “Campus Notes” for 2012. The deadline for that issue is Wednesday, Dec. 12. After break, the first issue will come out Jan. 18. The deadline for this issue will be Wednesday, Jan. 16.
“I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of you who sent cards, memorials, called, attended the visitation and/or funeral, and stopped me in the hall to extend your condolences on the unexpected passing of my dad, Vernon Peterson. The support given to me by the SMU community has been a source of comfort during this very difficult time. — JoAnn Frahm, Admissions