PARTICIPATING IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ...

Students join faculty and staff in Relay for Life to fight cancer

More than 300 students, faculty, and staff came together in the Relay for Life to celebrate and remember those who have defeated cancer, those currently battling cancer, and those who have lost their lives to this disease. The event raised more than $36,000 for the American Cancer Society. Team members spent the night walking around SMU’s indoor track from dusk to dawn to represent the 24-hour fight against cancer.

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Volunteers dig in for ‘Spruce Up Winona Day’

In recognition of “Spruce Up Winona Day,” about 160 students helped out throughout the community this spring. Coordinated by our Volunteer Mentors group, the students assisted non-profit agencies including the Habitat ReStore, Winona Area Humane Society, Winona Public Library, Winona Health, as well as several area churches and senior residences.

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Students connect with representatives at Day at the Capitol

SMU students with Senator Jeremy Miller of Winona (back right).

As part of the university's continuing efforts to foster a learning environment that prepares students for life, work and citizenship, 48 of our students participated in Day at the Capitol in March. Sponsored by the Minnesota Private College Council, the day afforded our students the opportunity to meet with representatives and senators and thank them for their support of the Minnesota State Grant program.  Students were also treated to an alumni panel including Patrick Connolly '95, Molly Murphy '97, Cullen Sheehan '97 and Justin Bell '99, who provided their perspectives on life and work in the public affairs realm.