FATHER FABIAN IS HONORED AT CHICAGO CENTENNIAL EVENT
One of the highlights of the Centennial Celebration in Chicago was recognition for an outstanding, long-serving teacher who has impacted the lives of countless students. Father Andrew Fabian, professor of philosophy, was given the Presidential Award for Outstanding Merit in honor of his 48 years of service to the university. The award was given during a Centennial reception and party for nearly 1,000 alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students in Chicago’s Millennium Park. The event culminated a weekend that also included a Cubs game, tours, and a special Mass at St. Peter’s Church. As entertainers and hosts, many students, faculty and staff helped make the event a success.
COMMEMORATIVE BOOK TELLS SAINT MARY’S STORIES
Hot off the presses is “A Transforming Heritage, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, 1912 - 2012.” This 160-page Centennial keepsake is filled with newly uncovered stories and rarely seen photographs illustrating Saint Mary’s 100-year heritage in the city of Winona and beyond. The commemorative book is filled with history, photos and anecdotes that bring to life key people and events from the first century of educational excellence. The books are now on sale at the campus bookstore or online at mysmumn.org/orderthebook. For more information, call 507-457-1569 or email w-bookstore@smumn.edu.
COMMISSIONED ART HONORS THE PAST, EMBRACES THE FUTURE
Students performed as historical figures in “Let Us Remember.”
Brother Roderick Robertson and the Centennial timeline.
The spirit of our Centennial year — “A Transforming Heritage” — was in full display during October’s Family Weekend. Students, parents and the public were treated to the debut performance of “Let Us Remember,” featuring figures of the past, present and future describing themselves, the university and the times. The multi-arts piece was performed by theatre, dance, band and choir students. Michael Charron ’79, dean of the School of the Arts, and music faculty Dr. Patrick O’Shea and Eric Heukeshoven created the original narrative and music. Also unveiled in the Toner Student Center was a photographic timeline by Brother Roderick Robertson ’63 of the Art Department that presents the people and events of the past 100 years. Two major events are still to come: The SGPP All-Program Centennial Reunion on March 9, and the All-School Reunion and Centennial Gala, June 21-23.
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