Wisconsin counselor tour visits Saint Mary’s University

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University was one of 13 public and private colleges and universities in Minnesota and Wisconsin chosen by the Wisconsin Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) for their 2009 College Seminar Tour. Forty Wisconsin high school guidance counselors and teachers arrived at Saint Mary’s on Thursday, June 25, for a full day of activities. They received a tour of campus, played games, had dinner, and listened to presentations, before receiving a tour of Winona. On Friday, June 26, they also toured Winona State University before concluding their trip. The WACAC College Seminar Tour gives secondary school counselors the opportunity to learn more about colleges and universities around Minnesota and Wisconsin, while offering three graduate credits toward the renewal of their state license.

Six alumni to be honored at SMU’s Homecoming June 19-21

WINONA, Minn. — Each year during summer Homecoming festivities, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota honors outstanding alumni.

This year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient is Thomas Kilbride of Rock Island, Ill. The Religious Service Award will go to Msgr. Roy Literski of Winona, and Matt Bubala of West Dundee, Ill., will receive the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Sharing the Alumni Appreciation Award are Ken Ortman of Inverness, Ill., Harry Plotke of Castle Rock, Colo., and James Hoey of Eagan, Minn. All six will be honored during a reception Saturday, June 20, on the Winona campus.

Approximately 300 alumni, family and friends will return to their alma mater for Saint Mary’s Homecoming festivities, which begin Friday, June 19, and run throughout the weekend. In addition to the alumni awards ceremony, highlights include a golf outing, the Gilmore Gallop 5K, a 50+ anniversary social, and the alumni picnic. Alumni can go to www.smumn.edu/homecoming for more information.

2009 Saint Mary’s Homecoming Honorees:

Distinguished Alumnus
Thomas L. Kilbride ’78
Rock Island, Ill.

Tom Kilbride is a Supreme Court Justice for the state of Illinois. He practiced law for 20 years in Rock Island before being admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court of Central Illinois and the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Justice Kilbride is also an active volunteer in legal communities.



Religious Service
Msgr. Roy E. Literski ’49
Winona

Father Roy Literski retired in 1996 after 42 years as a Catholic priest. Locally, he has served St. Stanislaus and Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, as the rector of Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, as a philosophy teacher and the student chaplain of Saint Mary’s University, and as Vicar General of the Diocese of Winona.



Alumni Appreciation
Ken Ortman ’59 and Harry Plotke ’59
Inverness, Ill., and Castle Rock, Colo.

Ken Ortman and Harry Plotke are lifelong supporters of Saint Mary’s. Both have served as alumni phone volunteers, class reps and parents of alumni. With their guidance, the class of 1959 will have nearly 50 percent in attendance at their 50th anniversary reunion and over 70 percent class participation, raising an unprecedented $1.6 million for Saint Mary’s.




Alumni Appreciation
James Hoey ’74
Eagan, Minn.

Jim Hoey is a tireless promoter of the university. While serving on the Alumni Board for seven years, he also served as chairman of the Awards Committee, as the alumni representative to the Sports Hall of Fame, and on the Football Task Force Committee.




Outstanding Young Alumnus
Matt Bubala ’94
West Dundee, Ill.

Matt Bubala, founder of Black Dog Radio Productions, Inc., has worked at stations in Los Angeles, Detroit and most recently Chicago, where he produced the “John Williams Show.” He currently hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “Good Parenting with Matt Bubala.”

SMU celebrates Minnesota Private College Week June 22-26

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is one of 17 institutions that will be hosting high school students and their parents, giving them the opportunity to jumpstart their college search process by visiting campuses during Minnesota Private College Week, June 22- 26.The event is designed to make it easy to get a feel for several colleges in a short amount of
time.

Students and parents choose which colleges they want to visit and register online for free. Sessions take place twice daily from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 2 to 4:15 p.m. For convenience, Saint Mary’s will accommodate visitors who arrive anytime before 3:30 p.m.

Participating institutions also include Augsburg College, Bethany Lutheran College, Bethel University, Carleton College, College of Saint Benedict, College of St. Catherine, College of St. Scholastica, Concordia College in Moorhead, Concordia University in St. Paul, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hamline University, Macalester College, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Saint John's University, St. Olaf College and University of St. Thomas.

These 17 member institutions are in Arden Hills, Collegeville, Duluth, Mankato, Minneapolis, Moorhead, Northfield, St. Joseph, St. Paul, St. Peter and Winona.

You may register online at www.mnprivatecolleges.org/events/mpcw/index.php or e-mail colleges@mnprivatecolleges.org. To find out more about Saint Mary’s, contact the Office of Admission at (507) 457-1700 or admission@smumn.edu.

MCA announces summer dance, theatre and music programming

WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will offer summer programming June 8 – August 28. Community classes, lessons, workshops and camps are offered for ages 3 to adult. The MCA summer offerings include:

Private Voice Lessons
• Arranged, for students entering grades 5 to 12
• Tuition: $75 for 5 lessons, $140.00 for 10 lessons

Teen/Adult Dance and Fitness Workshops
• Class offerings include: Dance Fitness, Power Piyo, Clogging I & II, Musical Theatre Dance, Teen and Adult Tap.
• June 8 – July 20. Tuition: varies

Clogging For Kids
• June 8, 15, 22; July 6, 13, 20; 4:15 – 5 p.m., for ages 8 – 12. Tuition: $40.00

Pre-Intensive Dance Workshops
• Ballet/pointe, classical variation, modern, jazz and repertory for intermediate and advanced dancers
• June 15 – 19, 10 am – 2:30 p.m. Tuition: $180.00

Dance Day Camp I - Dance Me a Story
Ballet, creative movement, performance in a final showcase
June 22 - 26, 9 – 11:30 a.m., for ages 5 – 8. Tuition: $100

Dance Day Camp II - Dance the Day Away
• Ballet, jazz, modern, choreography, theory courses, performance in a final showcase
• June 22 - 26, 1 – 4:30 p.m., for ages 8 – 12. Tuition: $150

Creative Movement
• Introduction to the dance class setting using creative movement techniques
• July 13 – 16, 4:30 - 5 p.m., for children ages 3 – 4. Tuition: $30.00

Boys Dance Workshops
• Study with visiting Guest Artist Allen Fields!
• July 20 – 23, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., ages 8 – 16. Tuition: $50.00

Theatre Day Camp I – Welcome to Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, movement, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for children ages 7 – 10. Tuition: $100

Theatre Day Camp II – Explore Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, musical theatre, behind-the-scenes, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 30, 1 – 4:30 p.m. and July 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for youth ages 10 – 13. Tuition: $150

Intermediate/Advanced Dance Workshops
• Class offerings include: ballet/pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop
• August 17 – 28. Tuition: varies

"The MCA summer dance, theatre and music offerings are a great extracurricular activity for youth, helping them build self-esteem, creating a daily venue for movement and exercise, and offering a great place to meet new friends," said Christine Martin, managing director of MCA.

MCA summer dance and fitness classes also offer excellent opportunities for adults. All adult classes are held during the evenings. Additionally, workshops for intermediate and advanced teens and college-aged students are available.

All MCA classes, workshops, lessons and camps are held at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th Street, Winona. Tuition for summer classes varies depending on class length and level. Dance Technique for Boys can be registered for at no charge through MCA’s tuition-free boys programs.

Register now for summer programming at the Valéncia Arts Center or by mail to: 1164 West 10th Street, Winona, MN 55987.

For more information and registration materials, visit www.smumn.edu/mca, e-mail dance@smumn.edu, or call (507) 453-5500.

MCA receives grant to fund Summer Dance and Theatre Camp Scholarships for Youth

WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts announces available youth scholarships for summer 2009 dance and theatre day camps, made possible through a grant from the Winona Fine Arts Commission.

Scholarships are available for the following day camps:

Dance Day Camp I - Dance Me a Story
Ballet, creative movement, performance in a final showcase
June 22 - 26, 9 – 11:30 a.m., for ages 5 – 8. Tuition: $100

Dance Day Camp II - Dance the Day Away
• Ballet, jazz, modern, choreography, theory courses, performance in a final showcase
• June 22 - 26, 1 – 4:30 p.m., for ages 8 – 12. Tuition: $150

Theatre Day Camp I – Welcome to Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, movement, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for children ages 7 – 10. Tuition: $100

Theatre Day Camp II – Explore Theatre
• Theatre games, acting, musical theatre, behind-the-scenes, performance in a final showcase
• July 27 – 30, 1 – 4:30 p.m. and July 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m. for youth ages 10 – 13. Tuition: $150

"MCA is grateful to the Winona Fine Arts Commission and the City of Winona for helping us carry out our mission of offering the performing arts to area youth, regardless of their economic circumstances," said Christine Martin, managing director of MCA.

Parents or legal guardians of students wishing to apply for the scholarships should complete a scholarship form in addition to the camp registration form. Scholarship application deadlines are June 15 for the dance day camps and July 20 for the theatre day camps. Scholarship forms can be obtained from the MCA office in the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 West 10th Street, Winona, or by calling (507) 453-5500.

MCA dance and theatre day camps are held at the Valéncia Arts Center. Registration for summer programming is currently being accepted at the Valéncia Arts Center or by mail to: 1164 West 10th Street, Winona, MN 55987.

For more information and registration materials, visit www.smumn.edu/mca, e-mail dance@smumn.edu, or call (507) 453-5500.

SMU biology students present at Beta Beta Beta meeting

WINONA, Minn. — Five Saint Mary’s University biology students presented their research at the NC-3 Beta Beta Beta district meeting, hosted by the Gamma Eta Chapter at Grand View University on April 17-18, in conjunction with the Iowa Academy of Science held at Des Moines University, Iowa.

The students, their project and their research advisors are:

• Maria Borgerson, “Determination of Genetic Relationship Between Female Phellodendron Chinese in Saint Mary’s Park and Offspring Phellodendron Chinese Found Nearby” — advised by Dr. Debra Martin.

• Nicole Haese, ”The Effects of the Dietary Supplement Laucidin on Blood Glucose Levels of Diabetic Mice” — advised by Dr. Jeanne Minnerath.

• Ben Linder, “Analyzing the M3 Repeat Region of the Induced Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) Gene in Homo Sapiens with Exercised Induced Asthma” — advised by Dr. Martin.

• Melanie Tyler, “Assaying of Lysozyme Inhibitor from Egg-Whites” — advised by Dr. Martin.

• Lori Brunner, “The Mode and Extent of DNA Replication During Endomitosis in Nodules of Leguminous Plants” — advised by Dr. Richard Kowles.

Haese was award first place for the Frank G. Brook Award and Tyler was awarded third place.

Dr. Martin is the Beta Beta Beta district director.

Saint Mary’s faculty, staff participate in summer Lasallian formation programs

WINONA, Minn. — This summer, 14 members of the Saint Mary’s University faculty, staff and administration will participate in national and international Lasallian formation programs sponsored by the Christian Brothers and the larger Lasallian network of educators. This participation is one way Saint Mary’s is responding to the university priority of enhancing the Lasallian Catholic mission and culture.

This summer’s participants are the first beneficiaries of a gift to the university specifically designated for Lasallian education and formation for faculty and staff. At the Founder’s Day Convocation in February, Brother William announced this gift in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Christian Brothers at Saint Mary’s. Although there are fewer Brothers present in Lasallian schools today, including Saint Mary’s, the Lasallian network is committed to the formation and empowerment of lay colleagues, who are truly partners in continuing the work begun by Saint John Baptist de La Salle over 300 years ago.

Seven people will participate in the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies from June 28-July 10, at St. Mary’s College of California. The Buttimer Institute provides a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Lasallian charism through in-depth study of John Baptist de La Salle’s personal journey and the Lasallian spirituality and pedagogy. Two-week sessions are held for three consecutive summers. Attending Buttimer I are Dr. Mark Barber, associate dean of humanities and associate professor of philosophy; Dr. Patrick Barlow, director of college assessment; Gena Bilden, dean of enrollment management and student services - SGPP; and Elizabeth Childs, associate dean for curriculum and assessment - SGPP. Attending for their second summer in Buttimer II will be: Timothy Gossen, dean of students for the College; Linka Holey, associate vice president/academic dean - SGPP; and Mary Thole, coordinator of student services - SGPP.

Four administrators will begin the Lasallian Leadership Institute, a three-year program consisting of a one-week session during the summer (July 19-24) and weekend sessions in the fall and spring. The Lasallian Leadership Institute integrates and promotes the Lasallian heritage in the personal and professional lives of ministry leaders as future catalysts of the Lasallian mission. Beginning Cohort V of the LLI are: James Bedtke, vice president – SGPP and the College; Chris Kendall, vice president for student development; Merri Moody, director of the Graduate School of Health & Human Services - SGPP; and Joseph Sweeney, vice president for development and alumni services.

Saint Mary’s will also have three people in the third International Lasallian University Leadership Program, which will be held June 7-20 at the international center of the Christian Brothers in Rome. The theme of this year’s conference is “Partners in Catholic Lasallian Higher Education: Enhancing Understanding & Eliciting Commitment.” The program is specifically designed to assist universities in their ongoing programs of faculty formation and enrichment. Attending the Rome program are: Dr. Daniel Bucknam, assistant professor of psychology; Rebecca Hopkins, dean of the Graduate School of Education and MAI program director; and Dr. Jack McClure, assistant professor - SGPP. Dr. Roxanne Eubank, SGPP professor and director of the Lasallian Studies Program, is the coordinator of the 2009 IALU Rome program. Dr. Mary Catherine Fox, professor of interdisciplinary studies, is also a member of the IALU staff this summer.

Saint Mary’s presents service awards to students, faculty, staff

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University recognized outstanding students, faculty and staff Thursday, April 23, at the Student Life Awards Ceremony. Several awards were handed out to students who made a noticeable impact on student life at SMU. Awards included:

Brother Finbar McMullen Award (Presented to an SMU community member that demonstrates him/herself to be an individual who unselfishly meets the needs of the undergraduate students of Saint Mary's University) — Peggy Walters, Student Development, of Rollingstone, Minn.

Charlene “Char” Tjaden Outstanding Resident Assistant Award — Zhe Song of Xi’an China.

Club and Organization Advisor of the Year — Scott Sorvaag, SMU Education Department, of Winona, for his work with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Club.

Organization of the Year — Laura Holupchinski, Mary Gleich and Andrew Rath, on behalf of the Peace and Justice Club. Holupchinski is the daughter of Greg and Cindy Holupchinski of Saint Paul; Gleich is the daughter of Peter and Kathleen Marek Gleich of Hastings, Minn.; and Rath is the son of Christopher and Christine Rath of Hillsborough, N.J.

Intramural Most Valuable Player — Kevin Halpin, son of Jim and Marie Halpin of Bartlett, Ill.

Volunteer of the Year Award — Derek Wherley, son of Richard and Janice Wherley of Missoula, Mont.

Outstanding Student Senator of the Year Award — Brandon Wanless, son of Michael and Lisa Wanless of Creve Coeur, Ill.

Winona Community Service Award — Anjy Buck, daughter of Patrick and Sharon Buck of Appleton, Wis.

Brother James Miller Award (Presented to a student who has dedicated his/her college experience to promoting the legacy of Brother James Miller, spreading the compassion of God and continually serving the community) — Ryan Langr, son of Kenneth and Cynthia Langr of Coon Rapids, Minn.

Student Service Award — Gary Borash, son of Ron and Ann Borash of Bowlus, Minn.

‘Learn to Lead’ added to summer Saint Mary’s sports camps lineup

WINONA, Minn. — With summer vacation just ahead, now’s the time to register for camps at Saint Mary’s University’s Winona campus. A variety of programs are offered for area youth of all ages including: volleyball, basketball, hockey, swimming, figure skating or the new “Learn to Lead” camp for girls in grades six through eight.

• Learn to Lead camp from July 12-16. Learn to Lead is a new four-day on-campus experience for girls entering grades six, seven and eight in fall 2009. Participants will focus on the discovery of the leader within through fun activities, outdoor adventures and leadership skill development. The camp is being developed in conjunction with the Saint Teresa Leadership and Service Institute for Women at SMU. The cost is $375.

• Girls volleyball camps for girls in grades six through eight is July 19-23, and for grades nine through 12 is July 26-30. Develop as a player and as a person during this residential athletic camp, which focuses on both individual skills and team play. The cost is $375.

• Girls basketball camp for girls in grades five through 10 is July 12-16. This instructional camp gives special attention to the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing and defense. Time is spent developing team concepts as well as offensive and defensive games plans. Each age group is challenged to compete and improve their skills against other campers their age. The cost is $375.

• PDP Hockey School is for girls and boys ages 8 through 18. Squirts, ages 9-10, meet June 28 through July 2; pee wees, ages 11-12, meet June 28 through July 2; boys goalies, ages 8 through 12, meet June 28 through July 2; U-10/U-12 girls meet July 5-9; U-14/high school girls meet July 5-9; and girls goaltenders, ages 8 through 18, meet July 5-9. The five-day residential camp cost is $595. Contact Bill Moore at (651) 442-7306 or pdphockeyschool@comcast.net.

• Mid-States Swim Camp meets June 14-18 and June 21-25. The five-day residential camp is $540. Contact midsts@nconnect.net.

• “Turning Point” Figure Skating Camp meets July 19-22 and 20-21. The cost for the four-day residential camp is $575. For the day camp, the cost is $125 per day or $225 for both days. Contact John Meier at (507) 452-5305 or winonafigureskating@charter.net.

*Registration for PDP Hockey, Mid-States Swim and Turning Point Figure Skating must be done through these individual camps. Although the camps are hosted on the SMU campus, SMU is not handing registration or payment.

For more information, go to www.smumn.edu/camps. Register and pay online, or call 800-635-5987, Ext. 6921 or (507) 457-6921.

Saint Mary’s seniors honored at ceremony

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University recognized outstanding senior students Wednesday, April 22, at the annual Senior Academic Honors Banquet. Highlights of the evening included the announcement of graduate and professional school acceptances, grants and fellowships, and the awarding of the following special honors:

American Institute of Chemists Award (chemistry award) — Bethany Kaufmann, daughter of Keith and Ann Kaufmann of Green Bay, Wis., and Emily Mason, daughter of James and Kelly Mason of Rochester, Minn.

American Chemical Society Award (chemistry award) — James Mazzuca, son of James and Ann Mazzuca of Maple Grove, Minn.

Wall Street Journal Award/Business Student of the Year (business award) — Jakub Szymanski, son of Ryszard and Marianna Szymanski of Opole, Poland.

Kevin Martineau Award (business award) — Amanda Wiste, daughter of Daniel and Cheryl Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn.

Outstanding Accounting Major (business award) — Radoslaw Tomczak, son of Zbigniew Tomczak of Dolnoslaskie, Poland.

Outstanding International Business Major (business award) — Leah Hoglin, daughter of Jeffrey and Mary Hoglin of Burnsville, Minn.

Outstanding Management Major (business award) — Amanda Wiste, daughter of Dan and Cheryl Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn.

Outstanding Marketing Major (business award) — Holly Roffler, daughter of Merle and Susan Roffler of Pepin, Wis.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Award for Excellence in Philosophy (philosophy award) — Thomas Otto, son of Donald and Charlene Otto of Chillicothe, Ill.

Grove Bree Holman Award (theatre arts award) — Anthony Freeman, son of J. Mike and Joann Freeman of Aurora, Ill.

Michael G. Flanagan Award (theatre arts award) — John Montecalvo, son of John and Lisa Montecalvo of North Providence, R.I.

Brother Leo Northam Award (mathematics award) — Angela Buck, daughter of Patrick and Sharon Buck of Appleton, Wis.; and Kristi Recke, daughter of Richard and Therese Recke of Edina, Minn.

Distinction in Studies/Academic Work (social sciences award) — Sarah Windschitl, daughter of Bernard and Bernadette Windschitl of Houston, Minn.

Distinction in Studies/Academic Work-Social Activism (social sciences award) — Laura Holupchinski, daughter of Greg and Cindy Holupchinski of St. Paul, Minn.

Future Alumni Committee Scholarship — Sarah St. Laurent, daughter of Linda St. Laurent of Riverside, R.I.

Lasallian Honors Program Outstanding Senior Awards — Neil Leibundguth, son of William and Laura Leibundguth of Westchester, Ill.; and Sarah Mueller, daughter of Gregory and Kathy Mueller of Bloomington, Minn.