Faculty and Staff
November Arts & Event Services Newsletter
sclemens@smumn.eduLearn about recent events that happened this past month!
Rally for Riley – Tomorrow
Abbie CampionHead to the Ice Arena tomorrow in your best grey to support Riley Vander Esch
Prayer Request
enaughtoPlease pray for the healing of Merc McGowen CST’61 as she deals with multiple health issues.
Prayer Request
enaughtoPlease pray for Dr. Sam Cascio DDS B’48 who suffered a life-threatening stroke on Tuesday.
Emerging Leaders Webinar Series: Build Skills for Success
MCoffey@smumn.eduRegister for the Emerging Leaders webinar series which starts on December 10
Prayer Request
enaughtoPlease keep Mary Jacobs in your prayers as we pray for the repose of the soul of her nephew who recently passed away.
Support Student Well-Being: Promote Our Burnout Session being held tomorrow
Kerri Carlson AndersonFinals are approaching! Encourage your students to attend our burnout management session on Thu, Dec 4.
Workplace Wednesday: Upcoming Employer Hosted Events
eljohnson@smumn.eduEncourage students to join these upcoming Handshake employer hosted events!
National Institute of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Webinar – Dec 10
Kerri Carlson AndersonLearn how to apply for the NIH Summer Internship Program! Join this Dec 10 webinar to help you—or your students—prepare a strong SIP application.
Cardinal Gameday
Abbie CampionThe first game of the month and the start of the conference season tips off tonight
University of Minnesota–Summer College of Pharmacy Experience (SCoPE) Pgm.
Kerri Carlson AndersonUMN’s SCoPE program offers a paid, 10-week summer research experience for students interested in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences. Applications now open!
Join us for Santa’s Workshop
tlieser@smumn.eduJoin the Makerspace and 13 campus organizations for Santa’s Workshop
Building a career in leadership
Janie McgannChristina Borillo B’24 uses her degree to build a career as a healthcare leader at Mayo Clinic.
Lessons & Carols Performance and Livestream
Lynette JohnsonLessons and Carols is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd. For those that cannot attend there is a livestream available.
This Week in Cardinal Athletics
Abbie CampionCheck out the exciting sporting events this week!
Minneapolis Campus: Holiday Donation Drive
tolsenMake a difference in our community this holiday season
Minneapolis Fun Squad Events: Countdown to the Holidays
tolsenJoin us for some fun holiday themed events!
Rally for Riley – This Saturday
Abbie CampionJoin us in standing with Riley, a women’s hockey player, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at the women’s hockey game.
Support Student Well-Being: Promote Our Burnout Session 👊💥
Kerri Carlson AndersonFinals are approaching! Encourage your students to attend our burnout management session on Thu, Dec 4.
Spring 2026 Mayo Volunteer Opportunities
Kerri Carlson AndersonMayo Clinic Health System is welcoming student volunteers for Spring 2026—great for experience, service, and MedEx job-shadow eligibility. Apply Dec. 8–12.
A Global Feast: Potluck & Presentation Success for IEW
kplathPotluck & Presentation Success for International Education Week
AI and the Season of Scams – CBA Webinar
mrodrigu@smumn.eduThe CBA at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites you to our next Big Data University Speaker Series webinar
Open Swim Closed for Thanksgiving Break
kxiong@smumn.eduOpen swim will be closed during Thanksgiving break.
This Week in Cardinal Athletics
Abbie CampionCheck out the exciting sporting events this week!
Women’s Hockey Presents Rally for Riley
Abbie CampionSupport Cardinal Goaltender Riley Vander Esch in her fight against an aggressive cancerous brain tumor Sat. 6
Help Students Recharge & Prevent Burnout ✨
Kerri Carlson AndersonBefore break, remind students to rest—and point them to this post-Thanksgiving session on burnout, self-care, and campus resources.
New PFML Acknowledgement Form now Available
khandyThe Paid Family and Medical Leave Acknowledgement Form has been posted on Jenzabar. Read the full article, for directions on how to view and complete this form.
Generative AI Contest Deadline Extended to December 7
mrodrigu@smumn.eduThe Center for Business Analytics has extended the Generative AI Contest deadline to December 7. Submit a 2 to 5 minute video for a chance to win prizes.
Spring 2026 Mayo Volunteer Opportunities
Kerri Carlson AndersonMayo Clinic Health System is welcoming student volunteers for Spring 2026—great for experience, service, and MedEx job-shadow eligibility. Apply Dec. 8–12.
Chrome River Updates
ALudford@smumn.eduImportant Chrome River updates regarding retiring apps and changes to approval notifications.
Pie Orders, Break Hours + More in The Scoop
smumndining@smumn.eduCheck out the ThankFul recap in The Scoop
Reminder: RSVP for Christmas Celebrations & Nominate your Colleagues
Christine MartinRSVP by Nov. 24 for the upcoming Christmas Celebrations. Nominate colleagues for special recognition of extraordinary work contributions by Nov. 30.
Prayer Request
enaughtoPlease keep Riley Vander Esch, an undergraduate student here at Saint Mary’s, in your prayers as she battles cancer.
Upcoming Employee Webinars: MN Paid Family Leave
khandyThe Human Resources team, in collaboration with UNUM, will be hosting two webinars for the new Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave program
Human Resources – All In-Progress Forms Invalid
khandyWe’re currently experiencing problems with our HR Adobe account and are not able to track forms that were waiting to be completed.
Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills – Online Tonight
Kerri Carlson AndersonBuild confidence and learn practical strategies to excel in job and internship interviews. Join our virtual Interviewing Strategies workshop on Nov. 20!
Students and Faculty Attend Career in Sports Event
Dean BeckmanLynx/Timberwolves Career in Sports event provides industry insight
A Taste of Tradition, Polish Krokiety
Vicki McDonaldCelebrate International Education Week with a cooking demo & free samples!
Prayer Request
enaughtoPlease join in praying for the repose of the soul of Janette Sue Lien.
The tradition of Lessons and Carols returns Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m.
Lynette JohnsonThe tradition of Lessons and Carols returns on Wednesday, December 3 at 7 pm at Saint Mary Chapel of the Angels
Today in Winona: Networking Workshop & Career Lab
Kerri Carlson AndersonTwo great opportunities today in Winona! Join the networking workshop and stop by Career Lab for career support.
Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills – Happening Tomorrow!
Kerri Carlson AndersonBuild confidence and learn practical strategies to excel in job and internship interviews. Join our virtual Interviewing Strategies workshop on Nov. 20!
2024-2025 University Fact Book Release
Jenny KudererThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness is pleased to release the 2024-2025 University Fact Book.