Saint Mary's Magazine Winter 2003 - Saint Mary's University of ...

FROM LETTERS THE EDITOR
Heffron Hall added to
Saint Mary’s Hall (1922)
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Freshmen are forced to wear green
caps as distinguishing mark (1920s)
Remembering
Jim Heinlen ’48
I wish to congratulate you on the
summer 2002 issue of Saint Mary’s
Magazine. The article that really
caught my eye was the one of Jim
Heinlen (p.33).
I recall the first informal talk
he gave one evening in the fall of
1952 to Saint Mary’s students. It
took place in the big second-floor
classroom overlooking the west, the
one Msgr. Hahn frequently used.
That night Jim told us: “You
look at a landscape, you see colors,
right? Blue, green, brown. No! You
really see hundreds of colors,
shades of blue, green or brown.
Training in art will educate you to
discern the many different shades
and utilize them in your work.”
Fast forward 50 years to the
June 2001 alumni picnic. I met Jim
and reminded him about his lecture
and quoted the above-mentioned
words from his lecture. He was
delighted to hear someone
remembered.
I think articles on former
faculty members are of prime value
to your magazine. The stories make
an impact because so many alumni
knew these faculty over the years
and enjoy reading about them.
— Fred Koschny ’55
Congratulations
on last issue
A brief note to say how much I
enjoyed reading the recent issue
of Saint Mary’s Magazine. I found
the format to be excellent and
graphically very attractive. The
content was not only interesting but
also extremely edifying.
Congratulations on a job well-done.
— Thomas F. Meagher ’53
We’re interested in your thoughts
We 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 Saint Mary’s Magazine, or to comment on any subject that
involves the past, present or future of the university.
Send letters to Saint Mary’s Magazine Editor, Saint Mary’s University,
700 Terrace Heights #36, Winona, MN 55987-1399 or email editor
Bob Conover at bconover@smumn.edu.
Students walk a new pathway connecting
the Hillside residence hall with the rest of
campus. The old outdoor tennis courts
were replaced last summer by parking
areas and landscaping.
A walk across
campus keeps
alum connected
and up-to-date
Last weekend I went for a walk
and strolled on up to the campus.
I walked over by the old tennis
courts and was surprised to see the
latest landscaping. It really looks
great. Walking across the campus
always brings back many fond
memories. I have also marveled at
all the new facilities that have been
added over the past several years.
Saint Mary’s is certainly a growing
and vibrant institution.
Congratulations on all the fine
work.
— Paul Kilkus ’72
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