Students inducted into Delta Mu Delta

Congratulations to the newest members of Delta Mu Delta for 2013, from left: front, Tess Willard, LeiLani Oas, Anna Anderson, Matthew Rice, Cassie Kujawa; back, Samantha Borawski, Kyle Johnson, Gabe Thiel, Tyler Grabau, Dylan Ethan, Kaylee Bunne and Sarah Mills. Not pictured are Blake Schuster and Madeline Bredahl.

Fourteen students were inducted into Delta Mu Delta at a luncheon reception on April 3. Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society established to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement of students in business.

Saint Mary’s Delta Mu Delta chapter, Eta Beta, was established in 1994 to promote the national organization’s goals of promoting higher scholarship in business education and recognizing and rewarding academic attainment in business subjects.

Computer Science student to present at UW-L

Gabriel Grundtner will join more than 3,000 undergraduate students expected to present findings at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this week for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

The event started Thursday and runs through Saturday, with displays from 60 disciplines, from biology to theater. Undergraduates from 48 states and seven countries are displaying work for the event.

Grundtner will present “Using Optical Character Recognition and Ajax to Bring Legacy Images to Life” from 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. today. He is working with Rob Gordon, Computer Science, on the project.

Grundtner has been working with the Office of Residence Life to augment images. He states,  “Many institutions have a repository of images of their physical plant available from either an intranet or internet site. Unfortunately, these legacy images provide a static, two-dimensional view of the physical plant.

“We our currently working with the Residence Life Department at Saint Mary’s to integrate student photos with residence hall images. A Residence Life staff member will be able to select a room from an image of a residence hall and view the photos and names of the residents of that room. After completing our work with student photos, we plan to generalize our solution to allow incorporation of video.”

Study abroad photo contest voting ends today

Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 132, to cast votes for the top three choices in the study abroad photo contest. Voting ends at 4 p.m.

Photos were submitted by SMU students who studied overseas spring, summer, and fall of 2012.

Preview the finalists at the new “SMU study abroad” Facebook page. Check out students’ travel stories at http://smustudyabroad.blogspot.com.

Senior class challenges employees on giving campaign

A challenge has been issued.

This year’s 2013 senior class is challenging university employees to meet (or beat) the fundraising goal of 60 percent participation.

This year’s senior class is raising funds for a special campus landscaping project. Senior class gift co-chairs Shannon Nelson and Brian Thomas have also set a 60 percent participation goal for their classmates.

It’s a friendly competition between employees and students — encouraging both to meet their participation goals.

Although the employee campaign has a huge lead (with 50 percent participation), the students are determined to have a come-from-behind win!

If you haven’t made a gift, now is the time.

In the faculty/staff campaign, currently a total of $70,284 (with 50 percent participation) has been raised. Just 40 more people are needed to step up and say, “I believe in Saint Mary’s!” Will you be one of the next people to make a difference?

Thank you to all those who have already made a gift. Your gift is helping make a difference to students and to the SMU community.

Every gift — regardless of size — makes a difference to our students. Please think about what is important to you and designate your gift to an area you especially care about.

Make a gift online at www.smumn.edu/employeegiftform or return your employee giving packet to the Development Office at Box. 21. Call Andrea Pengra at Ext. 1791 for more information.

Celebrate Saint Mary’s heritage at Founder’s Day April 9

Saint Mary’s will present awards to three Christian Brothers, a faculty member, a Lasallian educator and two outstanding seniors at its Founder’s Day celebration Tuesday, April 9.

Brother Joseph Loewenstein will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities in honor of his inspiring leadership throughout his 70 years as a De La Salle Christian Brother. He served first as a teacher on the East Coast of the U.S., then as a teacher, vice principal and headmaster in Kenya, and most recently he served more than 30 years in Palestine. Brother Joseph has held a number of positions at Bethlehem University, including president and vice chancellor. In addition, he has heroically responded to the needs of those living in Palestinian refugee camps.

Brother Jean Manuel will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities in recognition of 58 years of service as a De La Salle Christian Brother, through which he has touched the lives of countless students and families as a school administrator and English teacher. After more than 30 years at Bethlehem University, Brother Jean has made a significant and lasting contribution to the Church in the Middle East and to the world of Lasallian Catholic higher education.

Brother Terence McLaughlin, a 1944 Saint Mary’s alum, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities in recognition of his 72 years as a De La Salle Christian Brother, as a champion of racial equality, as an outstanding teacher, mentor and school administrator, and as an author. While serving as its president in 1963, Brother Terence broke ranks with the city’s culture code in Memphis and integrated Christian Brothers College high school, making it the first private school to be integrated in the Memphis region. This award to Brother Terence is being made on the occasion of the sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Teresa Speck, professor of business, will receive this year’s Brother H. Charles Severin, FSC Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is given every other year to an undergraduate faculty member who is recognized by both students and other faculty as exceptional in their teaching and engagement of students. The Severin Award recognizes excellence in teaching, communication and delivery, fairness in dealing with students, and the ability to encourage students to value the life of the mind. Speck is an organized and enthusiastic teacher who is always present to her students and colleagues. She is able to reach out to students while holding them accountable for content knowledge.  Her students are well-prepared for careers in accounting and for the professional certification exams. In addition to her role with students, she plans and runs the First-Year Faculty mentoring program.

Tony Piscitiello, senior advancement director, was chosen as this year’s Distinguished Lasallian Educator. These awards are given by Lasallian institutions in the North American-Toronto Region of the De La Salle Christian Brothers to honor contributions and commitment to the Lasallian mission of education. For more than 40 years, Piscitiello has served the mission, as first an admission counselor and later as vice president for admission and executive vice president, and now in his current position in University Advancement. Throughout his career, Piscitiello has demonstrated his Lasallian nature in his continued concern for the welfare of the thousands of students, families and alums he encountered. Piscitiello is a 1969 undergrad alum and earned a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s in 1982.

The Outstanding Male and Female Senior awards will be presented to students who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership and service. Above all, these men and women have shown genuine concern for meeting the needs of others. The following students are finalists for the 2013 Outstanding Senior awards — Males: Peter Borash, Aaron Henry, Bryan Moore, Jay Olson, and Jake Traxler; females: Sarah Anderson, Constance Budin, Samantha Herbst, Jacinta Jude and Shannon Nelson.

Additionally, every other year the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs awards the Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC Award to a staff member or fulltime faculty member who has demonstrated sustained excellence in advancing the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs in teaching, entrepreneurship, creativity and/or innovation, while serving as a model of the Lasallian Catholic spirit. This year’s recipient, Gena Bilden, associate vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Services, has become known as a gifted leader who motivates employees and colleagues to strive for the highest levels of efficiency and excellence throughout her 13-year tenure. Among the many innovations that she has championed are Pathways, a community college recruiting program; SMU Central, a one-stop student services department; and Acalog, the online searchable catalog.

Below is the truncated schedule for the day.

• 7:45 to 9 a.m. classes meet 7:45 to 8:35 a.m.
• 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. classes meet 8:45 to 9:35 a.m.
• 10:45 a.m. to Noon classes meet 9:45 to 10:35 a.m.
• 10:45 a.m. – Eucharistic Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 1:15 p.m. – Convocation, Page Theatre
• 3 p.m. – Reception, Toner Student Center, Hall of Fame
• 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. classes meet 3:20 to 4 p.m.
• 1:45 to 3 p.m. classes meet 4:10 to 4:50 p.m.
• Classes that meet anytime after 3 p.m. start at 5 p.m. and end at the discretion of the instructor

De La Salle Week schedule announced

A variety of activities are scheduled for this year’s De La Salle Week, which will run Sunday, April 7, through Saturday, April 13. For more detail, go to www.smumn.edu/delasalleweek.

Sunday, April 7
• 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. — Opening Liturgies, Saint Thomas More Chapel; refreshments served after Mass
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Join volunteer mentors in removing invasive species from Saint Yon’s Valley and the bluffs; register in Campus Ministry

Monday, April 8
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 11:30 to 1 p.m. — Lasallian Luncheon for faculty and staff, faculty dining room. “Lasallian Higher Education: Bethlehem University — Expanding Horizons, Building Bridges” with Brother Robert Smith who is returning to SMU after serving at Bethlehem University from 2007-13, and special guests Brother Joseph Loewenstein and Brother Jean Manuel
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 5:30 p.m. — Dine with the Divine for students, Saint Mary’s Press. “Lasallian Higher Education in the Holy Land: Bethlehem University” (see speakers above). RSVP in Campus Ministry

Tuesday, April 9
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 10:45 a.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel with Bishop John M. Quinn, Diocese of Winona, celebrant
• 1:15 p.m. — Convocation, Page Theatre
• 3 p.m. — Convocation reception, Hall of Fame Room
• 8 p.m. — Evening Prayer, Common Room. Join the international Christian Brothers for an evening of prayer and conversation

Wednesday, April 10
• 7:30 a.m. — Donuts, first floor, Saint Mary’s Hall
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3:30 p.m. — Wine and cheese social for faculty and staff, Toner Student Center Lounge. Join Brother Terence McLaughlin, author of Silent Acceptance, for conversation and discussion
• 9 p.m. — Campus movie, Waiting for Superman, Salvi Lecture Hall

Thursday, April 11
• 8 a.m. — Morning Prayer with the Christian Brothers, Toner Student Center Lounge.
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 3:30 to 4 p.m. — Anniversary celebration, Plaza, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Christian Brothers on campus. Anniversary T-shirts will be given away to the first 80 students. Enjoy cake and punch.
• 4 p.m. — Lasallian Higher Education in Winona, President’s Room, featuring Dr. Bill Crozier, university archivist, with highlights of 80 years of Lasallian higher education with the Brothers at Saint Mary’s

Friday, April 12
• 8 to 9 a.m. — Fair Trade Coffee with donuts, provided by the Peace and Justice Club, first floor Saint Mary’s Hall. Pick up coffee while you “Check in” for the Celebration of Scholarship.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Celebration of Scholarship (www.smumn.edu/studentscholars)
• 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Lunch to benefit CTIE in the student dining hall. $1 from each lunch will be given to CTIE in Nairobi.
• 12:10 p.m. — Liturgy, Saint Thomas More Chapel
• 6:30 p.m. — Honors Convocation, Page Theatre

Saturday, April 13
3 to 6 p.m. — Student Centennial Celebration, Plaza (or RAC)
8 to 10 p.m. — Decade Dance, Saint Mary’s Park (or Common Room).

Celebration of Scholarship is April 12

The Centennial Celebration of Scholarship — Saint Mary’s first campus-wide celebration highlighting the accomplishments of undergraduate students across all academic disciplines — will be held Friday, April 12. More than 100 presentations by more than 150 students are planned. The SMU community is invited to view the research and talents of our students.

The event will take place at various locations  and times on campus. Attendees are asked to register in Saint Mary’s Hall, on the first floor, before attending presentations. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.smumn.edu/studentscholars.

The day will culminate at 6:30 p.m. with the Honors Convocation in Page Theatre. At the convocation students will be recognized for outstanding activity by membership in honor societies, completion of the honors program, and departmental awards. The event will be followed by a dessert reception in the lobby.

Student Centennial Event scheduled for April 13

The Student Centennial Event on April 13 will allow undergraduate students the opportunity to celebrate the university’s Centennial together. The event, planned by the Centennial Student Leaders, includes a carnival from 3 to 6 p.m. in the plaza (or the RAC in case of bad weather) and a Decade Dance at Saint Mary’s Park (or the Common Room) from 8 to 10 p.m.

The carnival will include games, inflatable games, a dunk tank (with faculty volunteering to get dunked), and carnival food. Live music is planned, prizes have been secured and Famous Dave’s and Chartwell’s will provide dinner.

The Decade Dance will include a photo booth, prizes and pizza. The DJ will be Downtown Petey Brown ’13.

Ian Bremmer to speak at April 17 Hendrickson Forum

The Hendrickson Forum 2013, “Rocking the World Order: How Changing Politics, Economics and Geography Impact Us,” is planned for Wednesday, April 17, at SMU’s Twin Cities campus.

There are seismic shifts taking place in the world order that are affecting the global economy and rise (and fall) of nations. What are the experts tracking and what precautions can you take? Dr. Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, shares possible scenarios on how to prepare for the changing world.

The 2013 Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership will be awarded to Doug Baker, Jr., chairman and CEO of Ecolab, Inc. The moderator will be Fred de Sam Lazaro, director of the Under-Told Stories Project at SMU.

The event is  3:30-5 p.m. at Saint Mary's University Center, 2540 Park Ave, Minneapolis. The cost is $40 for the general public; $20 for SMU alumni; and $10 for students. A few tickets are available at no cost for faculty and staff; e-mail Barb Hall at bhall@smumn.edu.

The pre-forum seminar “Truth of the Trade” will feature Devry Boughner, Cargill’s Chief free trade lobbyist. Join a conversation from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on current free trade issues. Boughner has worked for the World Bank, the U.S. Trade Representatives office, and was a senior economist at the International Trade Commission before joining Cargill. The cost for the seminar is $20 for general admission, $10 for alumni and students. A few tickets are available at no cost for faculty and staff; e-mail Barb Hall at bhall@smumn.edu.

Register for both events at www.smumn.edu/hendricksonforum.

SMU honors retirees, faculty and staff for years of service

Retiree Cindy Marek addresses the crowd at the employee service award ceremony.

Brother William with retirees Dr. Ann Gibson and Dr. Roger Kugel

Saint Mary’s employees were recognized for their years of service Wednesday, March 27. Retirees included Cindy Marek, vice president for Financial Services, 27 years; Dr. Ann Gibson, director of Counseling Services, 27 years; and Dr. Roger Kugel, professor of Chemistry, 33 years.

Other Winona campus employees honored included: Nikki Richmond, Dr. Jim Bedtke and Denny Grandl for 30 years. Employees with 5-, 10-, 15-, 20- and 25-year anniversaries were also recognized.

Senior art work on display April 13-May 11

“Defining,” the SMU senior art show, will be on display April 13 through May 11 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries.

Students displaying work include Brianna Bloomquist, Jamie Cooper, Jennifer Daniels, Tommy Holme, De’Shanda Morley, Lisa-Marie Nihart, Amanda Rahman, Yuchen Ren, Jamie Stefely and Caroline Stringer.

An opening reception will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The galleries — free and open to the public — are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Cineclub announces April 8 film

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages announces the April 8 film for the Cineclub. All showings are Mondays at 6 p.m. in Room 200 of Saint Mary’s Hall.

“Un cuento chino (Argentina, 2011)” is  directed by Sebastián Borensztein. In Buenos Aires, the bitter and methodic Roberto is a lonely man and the owner of a hardware store. One day Roberto sees a Chinese named Jun being expelled from a taxi while he is watching the landing of airplanes in the airport. The film stars Ricardo Darín and has English subtitles.

Cineclub provides an opportunity for the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities to enjoy films from Spain and Latin America that may not typically be shown in local theaters.

In addition to viewing the films, participants are invited to exchange ideas related to film and other forms of cultural expression. Contact Dr. Kyle Black at kblack@smumn.edu for more information.

Baseball player featured in MIAC profile

SMU baseball player Teddy VanRanst has been featured in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s latest MIAC Profiles of Excellence. View the story at www.saintmaryssports.com/news/2013/3/29/BB_0329130745.aspx.

Let’s Do Lunch to be hosted by Athletics April 18

The next Let’s Do Lunch fundraiser will be a tailgate lunch, hosted by the Athletic Department, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the hockey arena lobby. Proceeds will be used for our students in Nairobi.

Alum returns to direct modern adaptation of ‘Hamlet’

Andrew Russell (Claudius) and Sarah Anderson (Gertrude) watch over Aaron Pepple (Hamlet) and Taylor Marshall-Miernicki (Ophelia) in the Saint Mary’s University Department of Theatre and Dance’s modern adaptation of “Hamlet,” to be staged April 4-7.

This is isn’t your grandfather’s “Hamlet.”

Saint Mary’s alum and Winona native Ann Keen ’94 has returned to her alma mater to direct students in a modern — and rockin’ — version of the familiar Shakespearean tragedy, “Hamlet” April 5-7 in Page Theatre.

Keen, who now lives in St. Charles, Ill., had originally set the classic play in the modern and edgy setting of rock superstardom with her theatre company, Polarity Ensemble Theatre, in Chicago, back in 2008.

Despite taking some serious risks, the play garnered the theatre company (which she founded 10 years ago), the title “Best Emerging Theatre Company in Chicago” by The Chicago Reader.

“I Love Hamlet, but I found that even when it was done with exotic settings, there was still something that dated it,” she said. It was a heavy rock song that sparked Keen’s decision to create a modern, rock-related setting, complete with an original rock score. Hamlet wears black leather; Gertrude is a real cougar in five-inch heels; and Horatio … is a woman.

“In modern times, more roles are filled by women,” she explains.

Her goal is to not only make “Hamlet” accessible but also resonant to larger audiences. “People will know these characters,” she said. “It’s a universal story, with breakups and family tensions, and revenge. Shakespeare makes people nervous because of the language. I’ve had people tell me after seeing our show, ‘I finally understood it, and I loved it.’ And that’s exactly the reaction we were hoping for.”

While staging the show with her theatre company, Keen realized that it would be perfect for college students as it’s set in their world. Faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance agreed and are happy to welcome Keen back.

The show runs 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Page Theatre.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and are available online at www.pagetheatre.org or by calling the box office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ext. 1715. Faculty and staff can receive two free tickets to this event.

Check out the Winona Daily News preview at
www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_a9276b04-9a87-11e2-888c-001a4bcf887a.html.

Annual SMU benefit raises $12,000 for student

Taylor Richmond with Sabrina Bushlack

Nearly 500 people attended the 13th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance on March 23.

Proceeds from the dance — and a silent auction held on campus — raised more than $12,000 for this year’s beneficiary Sabrina Bushlack, a senior biochemistry major who was seriously injured last summer by a drunk driver in Fort Wayne, Ind. The accident left Bushlack, a Mapleton resident, in a medically induced coma for several weeks. She is back on campus for the spring 2013 semester and making great strides. During her Saint Mary’s career she has been active in varsity volleyball, liturgical ministry, and as an orientation leader. 

To see pictures from the event, go to www.smumn.edu/photos.

Public symposium April 16 to address societal expectations of gender

A public symposium titled “In the Looking Glass,” hosted by the Saint Teresa Institute on Tuesday, April 16, is designed to increase awareness of how the media influences societal expectations of women and men.

The event will be held from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the World Room, located in the Hendrickson Center.

The evening will begin with the film, “Miss Representation,” a documentary that explores how mainstream media contributes to the under-representation of women in influential positions by circulating limited — and often disparaging — portrayals of women. The film will be followed by dinner and a small-group discussion.

Participants can then choose from several breakout sessions including:

• Who Wants to be a Porn Star? Sex and Violence in Today’s Pornography Industry —   with Rosa Edholm, president of the Saint Teresa Institute and an SMU senior. (Must be 18 or older due to graphic nature.) This video slideshow offers an incredibly disturbing glimpse into the correlation between objectification, pornography and rape culture.

• Unrealistic expectations and Body Image Distortion — with Kelsey Brekke, Bridget Ryan, and Lexi Assimos of the Body Image Collaborative Lab at SMU. This discussion will focus on media influence on development of unrealistic body image ideals and subsequent body image distortion. Current research will be considered, as will the repercussions of body image distortion in eating and health behaviors.

• Gender as Portrayed in News and Entertainment Media — with Dr. Steven Schild, associate professor of social science at SMU. There’s no question that there’s gender bias in some media portrayals. That bias, though, isn't always as one-dimensional as you might think. Schild will examine and discuss items from news accounts as examples of gender bias that cuts two ways.

• The Image of Pageantry — with Serica Rowley, Miss Winona and a current SMU student. What images comes to mind when you think of the Miss America or the Manhunt beauty pageants? Were you even aware of the Manhunt pageant? Join Miss Winona for this session to explore the myths and truths of beauty pageants.

At 7:45 p.m., the event’s keynote speaker, Dr. Trisha Karr, assistant professor of psychology, will tie the evening’s themes together. Karr has done extensive research on the body image of athletes.

For more information or to register online, go to www.smumn.edu/lookingglass by April 10. SMU students will be admitted for free; others are asked to pay a $12 dinner fee.

Jazz groups to present jazz history performance

As part of Saint Mary’s yearlong Centennial celebration, the SMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo One will present “Jazztennial — 100 Years of Jazz History” on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre with an encore presentation Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Slaggie Family Lobby of the Winona County History Center.

The performance will trace the development of jazz throughout the 20th century, from the early beginnings to exciting contemporary explorations. A special tribute to the “Marinotes,” the Saint Mary’s “big band” that toured and performed dances throughout the upper Midwest in the late 1950s, will be one of many featured attractions.

Concertgoers will want to arrive early to catch a pre-concert performance by the acclaimed Les Fields and the Turkey River All-Stars. Inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2005, the Turkeys have performed traditional Dixieland jazz for more than 40 years, including appearances in New Orleans and on the Delta and Mississippi Queen riverboats.

According to music director A. Eric Heukeshoven, the hardest part of planning this performance was deciding what not to include. Early years in jazz will be represented by the likes of Duke Ellington and Lester Young. The Big Band Era – saluting the Marinotes – will focus on music from the Glenn Miller Orchestra and highlight SMU freshman Gabriel Verges singing an early Frank Sinatra hit, “You Make Me Feel So Young.” Moving into the middle of the last century, selections by legendary jazz composers such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Miles Davis will be performed by both Jazz Combo One and Jazz Ensemble. Rounding out the evening will be contemporary selections including the funk-inspired 1974 hit, “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Chronometry” by Lawrence University composer/educator Fred Sturm, and the Charles Mingus raucous original, “Moanin.’ ”

Tickets for the Page Theatre performance on April 11 are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at www.pagetheatre.org.

The April 18 encore at the Winona County History Center is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

For more information, please contact A. Eric Heukeshoven at 457-7292 or eheukesh@smumn.edu.

Saint Mary’s invites nonprofits to submit ‘to-do’ lists for ‘Spruce Up Winona Day’

In recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Mentors group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service.

Do you need someone to help with your spring cleaning, to rake leaves, to do some painting, or to help with construction? Saint Mary’s University student volunteers will be available to volunteer from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, to help local individuals, groups, churches and organizations in recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day.”

Saint Mary’s will supply the workers, if you supply the materials needed (paint, brushes, rakes, tools, etc.).  Requests must be made by Tuesday, April 16, to Chris McClead at Ext. 7268 or cmcclead@smumn.edu.

Cardinal Club selling water bottle in honor of Bushlack

The entrepreneurship class with Jana Craft is  selling a 17 oz. stainless steel water bottle in the Cardinal Corner  for $10 for faculty/staff or $6 for students. The water bottle promotes the “Strong is the New Beautiful” campaign for Sabrina Bushlack, and all of the proceeds will be donated to her.

Stasica to perform April 13

Adam Stasica, Admissions, will perform at the Acoustic Cafe on Saturday, April 13, from 8-10 p.m. Admission is free. His original and cover music is influenced by folk, rock, blues and funk.

Dance Repertory Company to present annual spring concert

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ Dance Repertory Company’s annual spring concert, Juxtapose, will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Page Theatre.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and are available at www.pagetheatre.org or by calling the box office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ext. 1715.

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. This year the DRC presents a production centered on collaboration with the arts. The DRC is the pre-professional performance group of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts. Company members participate in rehearsals, technique classes, and stage performances.  

This production will feature pieces from numerous genres of dance including hip hop, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary ballet and pointe. The theme is “collaboration” — with each piece incorporating another aspect of the arts from live music to multi-media, and much more!

These dancers currently train at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, Saint Mary’s University, and Winona State University. Juxtapose showcases their effervescent spirit, vibrant energy, and technical and artistic abilities that continue to inspire audiences year after year.

For more information about the Dance Repertory Company and other arts programming at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu or call 453-5500.

Psychology Club donates funds to families in need

The Psychology Club recently raised $100, and decided to donate those funds to families in need over Easter break.

The students were able to purchase four $25 gift certificates to Mid-Town Foods (along with Easter Baskets) and donated them to four families in need (as identified through the Catholic Parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka).

SMU featured in MPCC newsletter

Dr. Mary Fox and 1991 alum Neil Boyle were featured in the Minnesota Private Colleges March newsletter in an article titled “Ties with college mentors hold strong for two alums.” To read the article, go to www.mnprivatecolleges.org/newsletter/march-2013-newsletter/ties-college-mentors-hold-strong-two-alums/

Concert Band to perform April 14

Celebrate spring with the Concert Band on Sunday, April 14. The band, under the direction of Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, will present their annual spring concert on at 3 p.m. in Page Theater. The program includes exciting new works by Johan de Meij, Frank Ticheli, Samuel Hazo and Richard Saucedo, as well as classic favorites by Bernstein and Tschesnokoff. 

Tickets are $10, $5 for students and seniors and are available at www.pagetheatre.org or at the box office, (507) 457-1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Faculty and staff can receive two free tickets to this event.

Taylor Richmond benefit to help Sabrina Bushlack

Saint Mary’s will present the 13th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 23.

The beneficiary of this year’s formal dance — open to the public — is Sabrina Bushlack, a senior biochemistry major, who was seriously injured last summer by a drunk driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The accident left Sabrina in a medically induced coma for several weeks. Bushlack is back on campus for the spring 2013 semester and making great strides. During her Saint Mary’s career Sabrina has been active in varsity volleyball, liturgical ministry, and as an orientation leader.

The benefit dance has become an annual tradition since its start in 2001 by students in honor of Taylor Richmond, son of SMU staff member Nikki Richmond and Nick Richmond. Each year this event benefits someone in the SMU community in need.

The dance, featuring music by the Johnny Holm Band, will be held in the gymnasium. Ticket prices are $18 per person or $30 per couple. To purchase tickets or receive more information, contact Lance Thompson at Ext. 1686. Dance tickets will also be available at the door.

In combination with the dance, a silent auction will be held on campus from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today, March 22. A variety of homemade goods, gift baskets and specialty items will be on display in the game room, located in the Toner Student Center. The public is welcome to bid.

To make a donation, send checks — payable to the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance — to Thompson at Campus Box 1528.

Saint Mary’s Relay for Life raises more than $17,500

Approximately 175 people participated in this year's Relay for Life.

Stefanie Radermacher was celebrated as a cancer survivor. Stefanie, who turned 9 the day of SMU's Relay for Life is the sister of SMU sophomore Melissa Radermacher, left.

On March 15-16, the Saint Mary’s community participated in the Relay for Life. More than 175 students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate and remember those who have defeated cancer, those currently battling cancer, and those who have lost their lives to this disease. A record 22 cancer survivors were in attendance. The event raised more than $17,500 for the American Cancer Society and donations are still coming in. Team members spent the night walking around SMU’s indoor track from dusk to dawn to represent the 24-hour fight against cancer.

Freshman and sophomores who would like to join the Colleges Against Cancer committee should e-mail collegesagainstcancer@smumn.edu.

The staff Relay for Life Team, “Team Eddie,” would like to thank the SMU community for its support. Thank you to everyone who participated in the “sweetheart” auction, bought a muffin, decorated a luminary, made a donation, walked the track or prayed for or with the team.  For the first time, this team took first place in fundraising for this event, raising $2,537.

The event brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together for a great cause.

To see photos from the event, go to www.smumn.edu/photos.

Public invited to March 24 Easter egg hunt at SMU

Winona-area children in grade four and younger are invited to attend an Easter egg hunt at Saint Mary’s from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.

Young Easter-egg hunters should gather at Gostomski Fieldhouse where they can play games, win prizes and enjoy a day on campus. The event is modeled after SMU’s annual Halloween Fun Night, which draws more than 700 youth to campus for trick-or-treating each year.

SMU students have planned the community outreach event, which is sponsored by the SMU Office of Residence Life. Several local businesses have also supported the event through donations.

For more information, e-mail SMU-easteregg@smumn.edu.

Cineclub announces March 25 film

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages announces the March 25 film for the Cineclub. All showings are Mondays at 6 p.m. in Room 200 of Saint Mary’s Hall.

“O homem que copiava” (Brazil, 2003), directed by Jorge Furtado, is about André, a relatively poor man who falls in love with Silvia, a neighbor on whom he spys with a telescope. The drama stars Lázaro Ramos and Leandra Leal and has English subtitles.

Cineclub provides an opportunity for the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities to enjoy films from Spain and Latin America that may not typically be shown in local theaters.

In addition to viewing the films, participants are invited to exchange ideas related to film and other forms of cultural expression. Contact Dr. Kyle Black at kblack@smumn.edu for more information.

Business Department hosts speaker today

Shane Stuhr, certified financial planner from Northwestern Mutual, will speak from 12:30 to 1 p.m. today, March 22, in Salvi Lecture Hall.

In the March 2012 issue of Fortune magazine, Northwestern Mutual was named one of the “World’s Most Admired” companies in the life and health insurance industry. Stuhr will speak about the impact that financial planning has on families and business. He will also talk about industry trends and potential internship opportunities available with the firm.

This is the third session of a speaker series sponsored by the School of Business.  Alumni and business leaders from many different industries will be brought in to both inform and educate.

The main goal of these informal presentations is to help students understand different industries and trends within those industries and how they may impact them in their future careers.

Exhibit sculptures make statement about industrialism

Artist Matt Boonstra will display his sculptures through April 6 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. His work is an investigation into how socioeconomic circumstances impact our natural environment.

Ideas for “Running to Conclusions” are developed from research he has collected from interviewing generations of industrial workers, tours of factories, and visits to industrial wastelands.

Conservatory accepting spring, summer registration

Registration is now open for spring and summer offerings at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts offers programming in dance, music, visual art, and theatre year-round. Classes, lessons, workshops, and camps are offered for youth ages 3 and older through adults at the Valéncia Arts Center, located at 1164 West 10th St.

The new spring and summer catalog is now available and contains wonderful new programming. Some of the offerings include:

• New Sing It Out: Glee Summer School Camp

• Dance programming in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap in May and June

• New Folk Music Workshops

• New My Grownup and Me: Creative Music and Movement class in July

• Private Music Lessons

• New Winona Arts Camps with half-day and full-day options!

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, “like” them on Facebook, or call 453-5500.  Interested students may register online, by mail, or in person at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center.

Conservatory announces winter music concert

On Monday, March 25, beginning at 7 p.m., the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will hold its Winter Music Division Concert at Figliulo Recital Hall. The concert will showcase three new jazz combos and a variety of private lesson students.

Admission is a freewill donation, and all proceeds support the music division.

Conservatory jazz combos to perform April 3

On Wednesday, April 3, beginning at 5 p.m., the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts Jazz Combos will perform at Jefferson Pub and Grill, 58 Center St. This community outreach event will showcase three new jazz combos. Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of jazz and show support for these talented young musicians.

Heukeshoven to present lecture-recital Sunday

Dr. Janet Heukeshoven will present a Harmoniemusik lecture-recital on Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in the Figliulo Recital Hall.

The music is Heukeshoven’s modern performance edition of Rossini’s Italiana in Algeria for wind instruments, originally arranged for harmonie ensemble by Wenzel Sedlak  (1776-1851). The Harmoniemusik genre was extremely popular in Europe between 1770 and 1830, but fell into obscurity with the rise of the larger military-style wind band.

Presented in a lecture-recital format based on past research and recent sabbatical work, Heukeshoven will provide historical context and insight into this delightful music for winds. The overture and selected movements from the 12-movement arrangement will be performed by an ensemble that includes pairs of oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns and a double bass.  Performers include adjunct music faculty, music students and community musicians. This performance is free and open to the public.

Ayers to present Monday

On Monday, March 25, Dr. Carolyn Ayers will present the next talk in the Sigma Tau Delta talk series: “Service and Charity in The Brothers Karamazov.”  The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the President’s Room. Refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome.

Kowles to present in Rochester

Dr. Dick Kowles, professor emeritus in Biology, will give a talk to the LIFE (Learning is Forever) program at the Rochester Community College today, Friday, March 22.  The title of the two-hour presentation is “Imperfect Chromosomes and the Consequences.”  Kowles will discuss how chromosome mishaps can result in sterility, spontaneous abortions, genetic syndromes and even cancer.

Let’s Do Lunch to be hosted by Athletics April 18

The next Let’s Do Lunch fundraiser will be a tailgate lunch, hosted by Athletics, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the hockey arena lobby. Proceeds will be used for our students in Nairobi.

Accounting Club goes on field trip

The Accounting Club traveled to Trane/Ingersoll Rand for a tour of the Accounting Department and Plant 7 in La Crosse on March 15.

Faculty, staff service awards to be presented March 27

The Faculty and Staff Service Awards reception will be held 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Common Room. A special ceremony will begin at 4:10 p.m. to recognize retirees, followed by anniversaries of employees who have given 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service to Saint Mary’s. RSVP to spilarsk@smumn.edu or by calling Ext. 1508 if you plan to attend.

Alum returns to direct rock adaptation of ‘Hamlet’

Guest director, Winona native and Saint Mary’s theatre alum Ann Keen ‘94 will direct SMU students in a modern adaptation of the familiar Shakespearean tragedy, “Hamlet” April 4-7 in Page Theatre.

The Department of Theatre & Dance production, based on Keen’s 2008 award-winning Chicago production with Polarity Ensemble Theatre, explores the idea of the broken family. Set in a modern, rock-star family, a live band with an original rock score punctuates the action.

Shows run 7:30 p.m. April 4-6 and 3 p.m. April 7.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and are available online at www.pagetheatre.org or by calling the box office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (507) 457-1715.

SMU Jazz groups to present jazz history performance

As part of Saint Mary’s yearlong Centennial celebration, the SMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo One will present “Jazztennial - 100 Years of Jazz History” on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre with an encore presentation Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Slaggie Family Lobby of the Winona County History Center.

The performance will trace the development of jazz throughout the 20th century, from the early beginnings to exciting contemporary explorations. A special tribute to the “Marinotes,” the Saint Mary’s “Big Band” that toured and performed dances throughout the upper Midwest in the late 1950s, will be one of many featured attractions.

Concertgoers will want to arrive early to catch a pre-concert performance by the acclaimed Les Fields and the Turkey River All-Stars. Inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2005, the Turkeys have performed traditional Dixieland jazz for more than 40 years, including appearances in New Orleans and on the Delta and Mississippi Queen riverboats.

According to music director A. Eric Heukeshoven, the hardest part of planning this performance was deciding what not to include. Early years in jazz will be represented by the likes of Duke Ellington and Lester Young. The Big Band Era – saluting the Marinotes – will focus on music from the Glenn Miller Orchestra and highlight SMU freshman Gabriel Verges singing an early Frank Sinatra hit, “You Make Me Feel So Young.” Moving into the middle of the last century, selections by legendary jazz composers the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Miles Davis will be performed by both Jazz Combo One and Jazz Ensemble. Rounding out the evening will be contemporary selections including the funk-inspired 1974 hit, “Pick Up the Pieces,” “Chronometry” by Lawrence University composer/educator Fred Sturm, and the Charles Mingus raucous original, “Moanin.’ ”

Tickets for the Page Theatre performance on April 11 are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at www.pagetheatre.org.

The April 18 encore at the Winona County History Center is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.

For more information, please contact A. Eric Heukeshoven at 457-7292 or eheukesh@smumn.edu.

Saint Mary’s invites nonprofits to submit ‘to-do’ lists for ‘Spruce Up Winona Day’

In recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day,” Saint Mary’s Volunteer Mentors group is inviting Winona nonprofit agencies to submit requests for service.

Do you need someone to help with your spring cleaning, to rake leaves, to do some painting, or to help with construction? Saint Mary’s University student volunteers will be available to volunteer from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, to help local individuals, groups, churches and organizations in recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day.”

Saint Mary’s will supply the workers, if you supply the materials needed (paint, brushes, rakes, tools, etc.).  Requests must be made by Tuesday, April 16, to Chris McClead at Ext. 7268 or cmcclead@smumn.edu.

Other upcoming events

Along with spring comes a flurry of activities on campus. Here are just a few additional events coming up:

April 7-12 — De La Salle Week
April 9 — Founder’s Day
April 12 — Celebration of Scholarship and Honors Convocation
April 13 — Student Centennial Event
April 14 — Concert Band performance
April 16 — Women’s Symposium
April 19-20 — Gaslight
April 26 — Dance Repertory Co./Theatre and Dance spring concert
April 27 — Choirs Concert
April 27 — Row, Ride, Run
April 28 — Chamber Orchestra
May 1 — Student Life Award presentation
May 11 — Commencement

‘Campus Notes’ schedule

Because of Easter break, there will be no ‘Campus Notes’ March 29. Look ahead on your calendars. The next edition will be Friday, April 5. The deadline for this issue is Wednesday, April 3.

Speaker Monday to address work of Catholic Charities

The Vineyard Colloquium speaker for Spring 2013 is Robert Tereba, executive director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Winona. Tereba will present, "Street Theology: The Work and Vision of Catholic Charities" from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Monday, March 25, in the President's Room.

Tereba has served as executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona since January 2000. Prior to that, he worked for Catholic Charities in Springfield, Ill., for 17 years. He served as controller and later as associate director. He has a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois Champaign and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Illinois Springfield. For one year he studied for the priesthood in the Diocese of Springfield. Tereba brings 30 years experience of working with Catholic Charities and has enormous enthusiasm for the work.

 A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust at swindley@smumn.edu or call Ext. 1995.

Drazkowski presents at national conference

On Wednesday, March 14, Barry Drazkowski presented at the week-long George Wright Society Biannual national conference. The society is the science and research forum primarily for the National Park Service, although they have significant participation through other Department of Interior meetings. Drazkowski presented on, "Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Badlands National Park."  The presentation summarized the SMU Badlands Climate Change assessment; its downscaled climate modeling; ecological community, species, and ecological process methodologies; and cultural resource vulnerability assessment.

March 9 Centennial All-Program Reunion a success

Brother William with award winners

Attendees enjoyed the photo booth.

More than 350 people attended the March 9 Centennial All-Program Reunion on the Twin Cities Campus Saturday. To see photos from the event, go to www.smumn.edu/alumniphotos.

Next Pulitzer event to discuss fragile nations on March 20

The next Pulitzer/Under-Told Stories Forum will be on “Fragile Nations and the Minnesota Connection” Wednesday, March 20, with Fred de Sam Lazaro, director of the Under-Told Stories Project, and special guest Jina Moore, an independent journalist who specializes in post-conflict and human rights, reporting at the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.

The free event will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. In the world today, more than 50 countries are in a state of fragility or conflict. These neglected countries suffer from weak infrastructure, internal conflict and economic despair, often severely impacting the security and well-being of their local populations with global consequences. Throughout the world, efforts are being made to stabilize these nations ... does peace finally have a chance?

Join us for an in-depth look at these fragile nations, the peacebuilding efforts to stabilize them and a panel discussion on the local impact to Minnesota communities. 

Relay for Life is March 15-16

The Saint Mary’s Colleges Against Cancer group invites the community to its 2013 Relay for Life — to be held 6:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in Saint Mary’s Gostomski Fieldhouse.

Teams comprised of friends, families and co-workers will join together for this fundraising effort, which celebrates people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and provides an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

Last year more than 300 people participated in the event which raised more than $36,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Team members will spend the night walking around SMU’s indoor track from dusk to dawn to represent the 24-hour fight against cancer. Each team raises money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Be a hero and fight back against cancer, because not all heroes wear capes!”

Activities planned through the night include a silent auction, student performances, a newlywed game, Zumba and a chance to win a Kindle Fire.

Participants are welcome to stay for as much or as little as their schedules allow.

To sign up, go to www.relayforlife.org/smu. For more information, e-mail collegesagainstcancer@smumn.edu.

Page Series hosts champion fiddler Eileen Ivers

The Page Series will welcome champion violinist Eileen Ivers Saturday, March 16.

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre.

Described by the New York Times as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” Ivers is a founding member of Cherish the Ladies, is an original musical star of Riverdance, and has appeared with London Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony at The Kennedy Center, and the Boston Pops, as well as The Chieftains, Sting, and Hall and Oates. A Grammy winner, her music has been heard on numerous movie soundtracks including “Gangs of New York,” and she has performed for presidents and royalty worldwide.

The daughter of Irish immigrants, Ivers grew up in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Bronx, New York. Rooted in traditional Irish music scene since the age of 8, she proceeded to win nine All-Ireland Fiddle Championships, as well as numerous other awards.

In 1999, she established Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, a compelling mix of African and Latin percussion and bass, traditional Irish instruments and soulful American vocals. Ivers’ recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional recordings as well as numerous film scores.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or go online at www.pagetheatre.org.

In a related Page in History Event March 16, Ivers will discuss the Irish influence on popular music, using instruments to explain. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the Winona County History Center.

On-campus food drive scheduled for March 11-15

SMU groups have joined forces to host an on-campus food drive March 11-15. All donations will go to the Winona Volunteer Services food shelf.

Put your donation in the brown bag that you received in your mailbox. Put the brown bag in a dropoff box in your residence hall or common area. The event is sponsored by the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute, the Living Learning Community and Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.

Cineclub announces March 25 film

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages announces the next film for the Cineclub. All showings are Mondays at 6 p.m. in Room 200 of Saint Mary’s Hall.

“O homem que copiava” (Brazil, 2003), directed by Jorge Furtado, is about André, a relatively poor man who falls in love with Silvia, a neighbor on whom he spys with a telescope. The drama stars Lázaro Ramos and Leandra Leal and has English subtitles.

Cineclub provides an opportunity for the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities to enjoy films from Spain and Latin America that may not typically be shown in local theaters.

In addition to viewing the films, participants are invited to exchange ideas related to film and other forms of cultural expression. Contact Dr. Kyle Black at kblack@smumn.edu for more information.

Taylor Richmond benefit to help Sabrina Bushlack

Saint Mary’s will present the 13th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 23.

The beneficiary of this year’s formal dance — open to the public — is Sabrina Bushlack, a senior biochemistry major, who was seriously injured last summer by a drunk driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The accident left Sabrina in a medically induced coma for several weeks. Bushlack is back on campus for the spring 2013 semester and making great strides. During her Saint Mary’s career Sabrina has been active in varsity volleyball, liturgical ministry, and as an orientation leader. 

The benefit dance has become an annual tradition since its start in 2001 by students in honor of Taylor Richmond, son of SMU staff member Nikki Richmond and her husband Nick Richmond of Cochrane, Wis. Each year this event benefits someone in the SMU community in need.

The dance, featuring music by the Johnny Holm Band, will be held in the gymnasium. Ticket prices are $18 per person or $30 per couple. To purchase tickets or receive more information, contact Lance Thompson at Ext. 1686. Dance tickets will also be available at the door.

In combination with the dance, a silent auction will be held on campus from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 21-22. A variety of homemade goods, gift baskets and specialty items will be on display in the game room, located in the Toner Student Center. The public is welcome to bid. Donations are still needed.

To make a donation, send checks — payable to the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance — to Thompson at Campus Box 1528.

Exhibit sculptures make statement about industrialism

Artist Matt Boonstra will display his sculptures through April 6 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. His work is an investigation into how socioeconomic circumstances impact our natural environment.

Ideas for “Running to Conclusions” are developed from research he has collected from interviewing generations of industrial workers, tours of factories, and visits to industrial wastelands.

“My observations of the changing relationship between people, industry, and environment are then refocused and juxtaposed in order to motivate social change,” Boonstra said.

For example, he explained that his recent work, Have You Tried Walking?, captures the transformation of a human figure into a gasoline funnel and signifies the dizzying physical and psychological relationship with oil.

An reception for the show will be held 4:30 to 6 on Thursday, March 21. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Public invited to March 24 Easter egg hunt at SMU

Winona-area children in grade four and younger are invited to attend an Easter egg hunt at Saint Mary’s from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24.

Young Easter-egg hunters should gather in front of Saint Mary’s Hall, where fun games will be offered until the egg hunt begins. In the case of bad weather, the event will be held in Gostomski Fieldhouse.

This Easter egg hunt is an opportunity for local children to play games, win prizes and enjoy a day on campus. It is modeled after SMU’s annual Halloween Fun Night, which draws more than 700 youth to campus for trick-or-treating each year.

SMU students have planned the community outreach event, which is sponsored by the SMU Office of Residence Life. Several local businesses have also supported the event through donations.

For more information, e-mail SMU-easteregg@smumn.edu.

Conservatory announces winter music concert

On Monday, March 25, beginning at 7 p.m., the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will hold its Winter Music Division Concert at Figliulo Recital Hall. The concert will showcase three new jazz combos and a variety of private lesson students.

Admission is a freewill donation, and all proceeds support the music division.

For more information, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org, e-mail mca@smumn.edu, “like” them on Facebook, or call (507) 453-5500.

Conservatory accepting spring, summer registration

Registration begins on Monday, March 18, for spring and summer offerings at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.

The new spring and summer catalog is now available and contains wonderful new programming. Some of the offerings include:

•    New Sing It Out: Glee Summer School Camp
•    Dance programming in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap in May and June
•    New Folk Music Workshops
•    New  My Grownup and Me: Creative Music and Movement class in July
•    Private Music Lessons
•    New Winona Arts Camps with Half-Day and Full-Day options!

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, “like” them on Facebook, or call 453-5500.  Interested students may registration online, by mail, or in person at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center.

Students present at Florida conference

Dr. Dan Bucknam, psychology, presented a research poster with students Sophie Harrison, Shelby Dewall, and Scott Klappa at the National First-Year Experience Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 25, titled “A Comparison of Self-Efficacy, Motivation, Perceived Responsibility, Perseverance and Academic Performance Between First-Generation and Non First-Generation College Students.”

To listen to the students talk about their experience, go to http://youtu.be/ZCMMnXK8Kxs and http://youtu.be/DRSZncWmy2I.

SOUL volunteers make headlines

SMU students spending their spring break in Indiana volunteering on a SOUL trip made lots of headlines. Six students from Saint Mary's served the Sisters of Providence’s White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Check out:

• A newspaper article at http://www.tribstar.com/local/x702796950/SOUL-Searching

• A television report at http://mywabashvalley.com/fulltext?nxd_id=297112

• A video created by the organization in thanks to our students at www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uOwRjlSpnAc

Film festival planned in honor of Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, a film festival is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, in Salvi Lecture Hall.

The event is sponsored by the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute and the Student Activities Committee.

The schedule includes:
• 7:45 p.m. — “Phenomenal Voyage”
• 8:15 p.m. — “Top Secret Rosies: The Female
Computers of WWII,” Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” or “American Experience: Fly Girls”
• 9:15 p.m. — Discussion titled, “Aren’t Women Choosing Science Careers?”
The feature film will be “Contact” at 9 p.m.

Additionally, a Celebration of Women Reception will be held 4:45 p.m. March 25 in the Toner Student Center Lounge. The program for this annual event will be a panel presentation on Women in Science.

Also, a Miss Representation Symposium will be held 5 p.m. April 16.

Employee Giving Campaign kicking off March 18

It’s time to celebrate another year of giving and to celebrate Saint Mary’s employees. The Employee Giving Campaign will kick off with a little fellowship and fun and a little Spirit of the Irish.

Join the St. Patty’s Party Kick-off Monday, March 18, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Common Room. Two sessions are available. Please come to the session that fits your schedule the best.

Session I — Social time, 3:30 p.m.; presentation, 3:50 p.m.

Session II — Social time, 4 p.m.; presentation, 4:15 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided. New this year: watch your inbox for fun weekly trivia about Saint Mary’s. Get extra entries into the grand prize drawing for playing trivia, attending the kick-off and making a gift. Prizes include an extra day off, gala tickets, an autographed Percy Harvin photo, and a wine basket, just to name a few.

When you make a gift to the Saint Mary’s Fund, you join other alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff who support virtually everything that happens on our campuses. Annual fund gifts have an immediate impact for our learners.

Last year through your efforts we had 274 of our colleagues raise $74,700. One of the most notable accomplishments was increasing payroll deduction enrollment by 84 percent. This is a true testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff.

Flanagan Dancers to perform at St. Patrick's Day Party

On Sunday, March 17, join the Flanagan Irish Dancers at Jefferson Pub & Grill for a St. Pat’s Day Party.  The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m.  In addition to the dancers, the musical group Garrigan’s Quarrel from Wabasha, Minn., will provide instrumental and vocal music.  Rebecca Garrigan, SMU sophomore and lead musician, is joined by her mother and younger sister.  Everyone will be encouraged to join in the ceili dancing, and the Flanagan Dancers will perform step and figure dances.  Food and beverages are available. Come and join the hooley!

Heukeshoven, Matson soloists with Rochester Symphony

A. Eric Heukeshoven, assistant professor of Music, and Jan Matson, adjunct music faculty accompanist, will be featured soloists in the world premiere of Rochester-based composer Kevin Dobbe’s new symphonic work “Color & Light.” The Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, led by music director Jere Lantz, will perform the new four-movement symphony at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall.

Dobbe, professor of Music and Digital Arts at Rochester Community and Technical College, has incorporated computer-controlled synthesizers, video and lighting into “Color & Light,” his interactive, multi-media symphony. In addition to composing the music, Dobbe has also created a new instrument which he calls the “Chromalume.” Heukeshoven was selected by Dobbe to perform on the new instrument for this event.

Jan Matson will perform as one of two soloists on a piano modified to control various synthesizers throughout the composition.

Tickets for the event and more information can be found at www.rochestersymphony.org/tickets-and-events/box-office.

Kowles to present in Rochester

Dr. Dick Kowles, professor emeritus in Biology, will give a talk to the LIFE (Learning is Forever) program  at the Rochester Community College on Friday, March 22.  The title of the two-hour presentation is “Imperfect Chromosomes and the Consequences.”  Kowles will discuss how chromosome mishaps can result in sterility, spontaneous abortions, genetic syndromes and even cancer.

‘Campus Notes’ schedule

Because of Easter recess, there will be no ‘Campus Notes’ March 29. Look ahead on your calendars to get articles in the March 22 edition. The deadline for this issue is Wednesday, March 20.

Saint Mary’s Chamber Singers to perform in France

The Chamber Singers will perform in Reims, France, as part of their 2013 Concert Tour.

The 24-voice select ensemble is directed by Dr. Patrick M. O’Shea, associate professor of music.

Tour performances will include the following liturgies and concerts:

• Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona
   March 2, Mass 5:15 p.m.
• Pensionnat de Sacre-Coeur, Reims, France
   March 6, Visit/Workshop, 8 to 11 a.m.
• Lycée Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, Reims
   March 6, Concert 6 p.m.
• Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Reims
   March 10, Mass 11 a.m.

All concerts are free and open to the public, and guests are, of course, welcome at the various liturgies. Repertoire will include a cappella works by Byrd, Tallis, Hindemith, Stephen Chatman, Abbie Betinis and Stephen Paulus. The concerts will feature the premiere performances of “Tre Madrigali Amorosi,” three settings of poems by the Neapolitan Renaissance poet Torquato Tasso (1544-1595) by Dr. O’Shea.  These works feature special guest soloist and SMU faculty member Chun Chim (David) Leung, violin.

Upon their return, the Chamber Singers will present a free “Homecoming Concert” at the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 7th and Vila streets, Winona, on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call Ext. 1598.

March 9 All-Program Reunion

The March 9 “All-Program Reunion” on the Twin Cities Campus will mark the SMU Centennial and 30 years of graduate education. This unique evening will feature opportunities to reconnect and network with faculty and friends, learn more about Saint Mary’s, and honor distinguished alums — as well as enjoy local and international cuisine. Five SGPP alums will be honored. For more information, go to  www.mysmumn.org/MarchBack.

Next Pulitzer event is March 20

The next Pulitzer/Under-Told Stories Forum will be on “Fragile Nations and the Minnesota Connection” Wednesday, March 20, with Fred de Sam Lazaro, director of the Under-Told Stories Project, and special guest Jina Moore, an independent journalist who specializes in post-conflict and human rights, reporting at the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.

The free event will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Figliulo Recital Hall. In the world today, more than 50 countries are in a state of fragility or conflict. These neglected countries suffer from weak infrastructure, internal conflict and economic despair, often severely impacting the security and well-being of their local populations with global consequences. Throughout the world, efforts are being made to stabilize these nations ... does peace finally have a chance?

Join us for an in-depth look at these fragile nations, the peacebuilding efforts to stabilize them and a panel discussion on the local impact to Minnesota communities. 

If you would like de Sam Lazaro and Moore to visit your classroom the afternoon of March 20, please let Deb Nahrgang know at Ext. 6966.

Relay for Life is March 15-16

The Saint Mary’s University Colleges Against Cancer group invites the community to its 2013 Relay for Life — to be held 6:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in Saint Mary’s Gostomski Fieldhouse.

Teams comprised of friends, families and co-workers will join together for this fundraising effort, which celebrates people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and provides an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

Last year more than 300 people participated in the event which raised more than $36,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Team members will spend the night walking around SMU’s indoor track from dusk to dawn to represent the 24-hour fight against cancer. Each team raises money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Be a hero and fight back against cancer, because not all heroes wear capes!”

Activities planned through the night include a silent auction, student performances, a newlywed game, middle-of-the-night Zumba and a chance to win a Kindle Fire.

If you are thinking about creating a team; if you would like to come and support the American Cancer Society’s efforts; if you would like to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those you have lost; or if you would like to be recognized as a survivor and have your success celebrated — come to this event. Participants are welcome to stay for as much or as little as their schedules allow.

To sign up, go to www.relayforlife.org/smu.

For more information, e-mail collegesagainstcancer@smumn.edu.

Saint Mary’s hosts Alison Scott performance March 7

Saint Mary’s “Off the Page” series will welcome the strong vocals of Alison Scott 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr.

Scott, a Minneapolis singer-songwriter, delivers her heartfelt lyrics with both grace and style. Her organic style delivers a unique sound which combines soulful vocals and brilliant lyrics with a keen sense of creativity and passion.

She’s also a keyboard talent, whose beautiful harmonies mesh with her skintight backing band that’s made up of four of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished players, all with experience and recognition.

Together, this five-piece unit is as powerful as it is talented; they are a serious force to be reckoned with when they fuse contemporary soul with undercurrents of ’60s Brit-pop, silky jazz, and full-throttle rock.

Scott has opened for several national acts such as Bon Jovi, Chris Isaak, Marc Cohn, Boz Scaggs, and Nanci Griffith. Her CD release, “Chinese Whispers,” has been picked up for national distribution and is creating a lot of buzz around the Midwest. It was named one of the year’s 10 best albums by the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or go online at www.pagetheatre.org.

Scott and her band will do a mini live preview of their concert at 4 p.m. March 7 at Mister Groovys record store, located at the corner of Third and Main.

Page Series welcomes champion violinist

The Page Series will welcome champion violinist Eileen Ivers Saturday, March 16.

Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre.

Described by the New York Times as “The Jimmi Hendrix of the Violin,” Ivers is a founding member of Cherish the Ladies, is an original musical star of Riverdance, and has appeared with London Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony at The Kennedy Center, and the Boston Pops, as well as The Chieftains, Sting, and Hall and Oates. A Grammy winner, her music has been heard on numerous movie soundtracks including “Gangs of New York,” and she has performed for presidents and royalty worldwide.

The daughter of Irish immigrants, Ivers grew up in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Bronx, New York. Rooted in traditional Irish music scene since the age of 8, she proceeded to win nine All-Ireland Fiddle Championships, as well as numerous other awards.

In 1999, she established Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, a compelling mix of African and Latin percussion and bass, traditional Irish instruments and soulful American vocals. Ivers’ recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional recordings as well as numerous film scores.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or go online at www.pagetheatre.org.

In a related Page in History Event March 16, Ivers will discuss the Irish influence on popular music, using instruments to explain. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at the Winona County History Center.

On-campus food drive scheduled for March 11-15

SMU groups have joined forces to host an on-campus food drive March 11-15. All donations will go to the Winona Volunteer Services food shelf.

Put your donation in the brown bag that you will receive in your mailbox. Put the brown bag in a dropoff box in your residence hall or common area. The event is sponsored by the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute, the Living Learning Community and Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.

Cineclub announces March 11 film

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages announces the next film for the Cineclub. All showings are Mondays at 6 p.m. in Room 200 of Saint Mary’s Hall.

March 11 —  “Paraíso Travel” (Colombia, USA 2008), directed by Simon Brand. Love drives two young lovers from Medellin, Colombia to seek fortune in New York City, only to find a harsh reality that will put to test their true love for one another. The drama stars Angelica Blandon and has English subtitles.

Cineclub provides an opportunity for the Saint Mary’s and Winona communities to enjoy films from Spain and Latin America that may not typically be shown in local theaters.

In addition to viewing the films, participants are invited to exchange ideas related to film and other forms of cultural expression. Contact Dr. Kyle Black at kblack@smumn.edu for more information.

Boxes and Walls event tears down stereotypes

On Thursday, Feb. 7, Saint Mary’s hosted the first ever Boxes and Walls event, an interactive diversity program sponsored by the Office of Residence Life and the Wellness Center.
 
The program can best be described as a ‘haunted house’ type experience.  Instead of encountering ghosts and goblins, each participant was led on a tour through four rooms where they were faced with various areas of diversity and oppression. The goal of the program was to educate on stereotypes while thinking outside the box in order to tear down the walls that life perspectives might have us in.

This year, there were four rooms. The first room offered different activities on a range of physical and learning disabilities, including maneuvering a wheelchair, reading paragraphs simulating dyslexia, and hands-on instruction in using a walking stick to get around campus from Kelsi Watters, current first-year student.  A second room offered a star activity simulating the coming out process and acceptance levels one might encounter. The third room offered a first-hand experience in being a non-native language learner in the classroom. The fourth room brought awareness to the differing financial backgrounds of our student population.

Over 100 students went through the four rooms, and the event concluded with a brief conversation about the experience.  Volunteers included 10 professional staff members and over 25 student volunteers as actors and tour guides.  Thank you to all who volunteered their time and energy in creating this program. Look forward to the event again next year.

Taylor Richmond benefit to help Sabrina Bushlack

Saint Mary’s will present the 13th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 23.

The beneficiary of this year’s formal dance — open to the public — is Sabrina Bushlack, a senior biochemistry major, who was seriously injured last summer by a drunk driver in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The accident left Sabrina in a medically induced coma for several weeks. Bushlack is back on campus for the spring 2013 semester and making great strides. During her Saint Mary’s career Sabrina has been active in varsity volleyball, liturgical ministry, and as an orientation leader. 

The benefit dance has become an annual tradition since its start in 2001 by students in honor of Taylor Richmond, son of SMU staff member Nikki Richmond and Nick Richmond of Cochrane, Wis. Each year this event benefits someone in the SMU community in need.

The dance, featuring music by the Johnny Holm Band, will be held in the gymnasium. Ticket prices are $18 per person or $30 per couple. To purchase tickets or receive more information, contact Lance Thompson at Ext. 1686. Dance tickets will also be available at the door.

In combination with the dance, a silent auction will be held on campus from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 21-22. A variety of homemade goods, gift baskets and specialty items will be on display in the game room, located in the Toner Student Center. The public is welcome to bid. Donations are still needed.

To make a donation, send checks — payable to the Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance — to Thompson at Campus Box 1528.

Heukeshovens to perform for Misato fundraiser

The H3O Jazz Trio with Eric Heukeshoven (Music Department) on piano and sons Hans ’14  on drums and Max on bass will perform at Wellington’s Backwater Brewing Company (1429 Service Dr.) on Saturday, March 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. Max Heukeshoven is one of 30 Winona student ambassadors traveling to Misato, Japan this April. Rumor has it other notable local jazz musicians will drop by and sit in. The fundraiser is open to the public with donations gratefully accepted at the event. Join the fun, enjoy the jazz and support a great cause.

Pearson named Coach of the Year; congrats on great season

On Wednesday, women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson was named the MIAC coach of the year after guiding the Saint Mary’s women’s basketball team to its best season in almost 30 years.

In a February MIAC newsletter article about how fans create a tremendous playoff atmosphere, Coach Pearson is quoted and credits the support of SMU fans for their passionate support. To read the article, go to http://miac-online.org/news/2013/2/22/FEATURE_0222131635.aspx.

The Cardinals finished with an overall mark of 22-5 and were 18-4 in conference play. Congratulations to the Cardinals on their successful season.

Congratulations to Brother John Grover

Brother John Grover completed his 35th American Birkebeiner on Saturday. The 32- mile cross-country ski race was between Cable and Hayward, Wis. He was given a special red bib to wear because he was one of the top 35 skiers who have skied the most Birkies.

Exhibit sculptures make statement about industrialism

"Running to Conclusions"

Artist Matt Boonstra will display his sculptures March 11 through April 6 in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. His work is an investigation into how socioeconomic circumstances impact our natural environment.

Ideas for “Running to Conclusions” are developed from research he has collected from interviewing generations of industrial workers, tours of factories, and visits to industrial wastelands.

“My observations of the changing relationship between people, industry, and environment are then refocused and juxtaposed in order to motivate social change,” Boonstra said.

For example, he explained that his recent work, Have You Tried Walking?, captures the transformation of a human figure into a gasoline funnel and signifies the dizzying physical and psychological relationship with oil.

An reception for the show will be held 4:30 to 6 on Thursday, March 21. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Cochran to present next biology seminar

Dr. Philip Cochran will be presenting at the first biology seminar after spring break. His talk is titled “Running the Good Race (or Sitting it Out?): How a Desert Reptile Persists in Minnesota.”  The event will be Thursday, March 14, in Hoffman Hall, Room 112, at 4 p.m.

SMU offers ‘Tri-Swimming’ clinic March 4 – June 8

Saint Mary’s is offering “Tri-Swimming,” an individual open-water swim training clinic, March 4 through June 8. This clinic is for beginning or advanced swimmers who are looking for a swim clinic to complement their triathlon training goals.

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

Tri-Swimming is geared toward bringing people together to train and learn proper swimming skills and techniques. Whether training for the next Trinona, or setting different goals, swimmers are welcome to join — or try out the clinic for one week for no cost.

The group meets three days a week, Mondays from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 9:15 a.m. The clinic will be held at the eight-lane Jul Gernes Pool at Saint Mary’s. The instructors are Jami Severson, a former competitive swimmer with open-water swimming experience, and Mark Ross, a current SMU swim team member.

While the weather is cold, participants will swim in the pool to build confidence and endurance. As the weather gets warmer, the class will transition to Lake Goodview and Lake Winona for open-water practice.

The course fee is $200 ($150 for SMU community members). Register and pay online at www.smumn.edu/triswim. For more information, call Ext. 6921.

Congratulations to Outstanding Senior nominees

The following students as finalists for the 2013 Outstanding Senior Award:

Females — Sarah Anderson, Constance Budin, Samantha Herbst, Jacinta Jude and Shannon Nelson.

Males — Peter Borash, Aaron Henry, Jay Olson, Jake Traxler and Bryan Moore.

Please take a moment to congratulate these outstanding students. The award for Outstanding Female and Male Senior will be presented at Founder’s Day on April 9.

‘Campus Notes’ schedule

Because of spring recess, there will be no ‘Campus Notes’ March 8. The next two issues will be on March 15 and 22 with time off March 29 for Easter break.