SMU Magazine Winter 2001 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Editor’s Page Changing times The role of Christian Brothers is evolving on the SMU campus Twenty-one years after Bishop Patrick R. Heffron founded Saint Mary’s in 1912, the school was purchased by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. A lot has changed on the Terrace Heights Donny Nadeau ’85 University Editor campus since B r o t h e r Leopold Julian Dodd, FSC — the school’s first Christian Brother president — negotiated the transfer of Saint Mary’s College from the Diocese of Winona to the Christian Brothers. The role of the Christian Brothers themselves is evolving. In this issue of University Magazine, we take an in-depth look at that evolution: From what Saint Mary’s is doing to carry on the traditions and teachings of Saint John Baptist de La Salle — despite a decline in the number of young men who are becoming Christian Brothers — to a look at two recent SMU alums who are taking different paths to the same goal: working with disadvantaged youths at schools run by Christian Brothers. But that’s only a small part of this jam-packed issue. Brother President Louis DeThomasis has announced the beginning of SMU’s most ambitious capital campaign — Legacy for Learning: A Campaign for Students. The campaign’s goal is to raise $30 million for endowment in a variety of areas that will benefit students of our future. On the sports scene, the Saint Mary’s volleyball team captured its first-ever conference championship — and appeared in its first NCAA national tournament. Webmaster Eric Heukeshoven has many state-of-the-art changes on the SMU website to talk about, and our Class Notes section is packed with tidbits about who’s doing what, and where. So kick back, relax, put your feet up and enjoy! ≠ Campus Resources WEBSITE www.smumn.edu/alumni ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 507-457-1618 Fax: 507-457-6697 Toll-free: 800-635-5987 E-mail: rsatka@smumn.edu web: www.smumn.edu/alumni TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION www.smumn.edu/alumni ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 507-457-1579 CAMPUS ASSISTANCE 507-457-1585 We’re interested in your thoughts W e want to hear from you, the alumni, parents and friends of Saint Mary’s University. You’re welcome to respond to something you read in University Magazine, or to comment on any subject that involves the past, present or future of the university. Send letters to University Magazine Editor, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #36, Winona, MN 55987-1399 or e-mail editor Donny Nadeau at dnadeau@smumn.edu. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS 507-457-1499 Fax: 507-457-6697 PERFORMANCE CENTER BOX OFFICE 507-457-1714 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 507-457-1496 bconover@smumn.edu 2 SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
Campus Notes News at a glance Here’s a quick look at recent campus news — from the dedication of the power plant, to an award for Brother Louis, recent grants, and more! Max Kulas and Roger Connaughty POWER PLANT DEDICATED TO MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES The Saint Mary’s University power plant was named for Max Kulas and Roger Connaughty, long-time directors of buildings and grounds, and dedicated in honor and gratitude to all maintenance employees who have served longer than 10 years. The August 23 ceremony featured the unveiling of the Kulas-Connaughty Power Plant name, and the unveiling of a plaque listing 64 other maintenance employees. Brother President Louis DeThomasis and Mike Gostomski ’62, SMU trustee, made congratulatory remarks. The ceremony and plaque were made possible by the generosity of an anonymous benefactor. Max Kulas was director of buildings and grounds from 1955 - 85, and Roger Connaughty served as director from 1985 - 2000. TOTAL SMU ENROLLMENT CLOSE TO 7,000 Saint Mary’s total enrollment in all degree programs for the 2000-2001 academic year is 6,678. Enrollment at the Winona Campus is 2,806. Of that number, 1,364 are enrolled in undergraduate programs. There are 1,279 full-time undergraduates, 31 part-time undergraduates, 31 in the De La Salle Language Institute and 23 enrolled in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program. New entering freshmen number 361; with transfers, special students and readmitted students added, the total of new students is 449. Winona Campus graduate programs enroll 226 students, while the Winona-based Master of Education programs count 1,216 in learning communities across the state. Saint Mary’s also has 3,672 adult students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs at its Twin Cities Campus, Rochester Center and instructional sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Two institutes affiliated with SMU in Nairobi, Kenya enroll another 200 students. CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Saint Mary’s hosted the first annual Remick Conference on Character Education, Sept. 23. The theme was “Transformation in Christ: The Challenge of Character Education in Catholic Schools.” The keynote speaker and workshop facilitator was Dr.Thomas Lickona, a nationally known writer and speaker on character education. His books include “Educating for Character,” praised as “the definitive work in the field,” and “Raising Good Children,” a book describing a 12-point character education program. The conference was endowed by Mary Ann and Jack Remick, an SMU trustee, of Rochester, Minn. Their generosity also supports the Remick Fellowship Program, offered in partnership with Saint Mary’s University. Fellowships provide financial resources for scholars who have completed a bachelor’s degree, and who desire to earn a master’s degree in instruction and enter the teaching profession in Catholic schools. BROTHER LOUIS IS HONORED BY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS Brother President Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., was honored by the Christian Brothers of the United States and Toronto Region as a Distinguished Lasallian Educator, during an award ceremony Nov. 18 in Chicago. The award honors educators at schools run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers who WINTER 2001 3
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