Office of Recreation, Involvement, and Student Engagement (R.I.S.E.)

The purpose of Accounting Club is to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the area of Accounting, potential career opportunities and connections within the workforce, explore and learn more about Accounting alongside others and a safe place to learn and discuss more about Accounting related fields.

President: Joel Tranel

ASCD stands for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ASCD is a national association and network of educators, and it is the education club on campus. The club provides access to further explore the field of education. ASCD brings in guest speakers, such as the Minnesota Teacher of the Year, hosts panels, and other interactive, hands-on experiences for students.

President: Mallory Brown

Biology Club hosts a variety of events and fundraisers in an effort to educate the student body on issues related to biology as well as to have fun, educational, and community-building activities; some common events include camping trips, bluff clean-ups, and invasive species removal. Biology Club is open to any willing and participating students, provided they attend some club meetings and help with fundraising events.

Co-Presidents: Morgan Muhlbauer & Diego Corvera

CThe Future Health Professions Club at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a community of students willfully dedicated to providing various opportunities related to various career paths in the world of health professions in hopes of advancing the understanding of those health-related career fields and further education.

Goal 1. Create and Maintain a collaborative interpersonal community of students seeking guidance and opportunities for their perspective health profession career path.

Goal 2. Aid all members in the steps and process of their prospective career path.

Goal 3. Provide all members with the opportunity to grow, learn, and excel through various opportunities in order to be prepared for further education and life outside of SMUMN.

Goal 4. Become an accredited chapter for multiple pre-health profession organizations to provide members with graduation regalia opportunities, and other opportunities that will aid in their career path advancements both now and in the future.

Goal 5. Maintain a healthy active status in the SMUMN community as well as the Winona community while upholding the values of integrity, honesty, and dedication.

Co-Presidents: Katherine Hafner & Melanie Winzenburg

The P/R Business  and Entrepreneurship Club gives students exposure to specific positions in the Public Relations and Business fields. This is done through field trips to businesses in the Twin Cities, Rochester, La Cross, and Winona area. Also, speakers are brought in throughout the semester to talk about their experiences and give students advice. The club goes on a trip each semester and hosts two to three speakers a semester.

We will connect with rising entrepreneurs in music, sports, gaming, web design and many other industries. The club will take trips to Start-Up Venture weekends, Ted talks, and co-working/on-demand innovation work spaces around Minnesota. If you are curious about how to use your major to make a difference, come see what local entrepreneurs are doing and connect with change makers in your field!

President: Rylie Tourtellot

The purpose of Zeta Delta shall be to recognize academic achievements in first-generation college students, create enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote leadership, and to provide support networks for first-generation students within and across college chapters.

President: Kevin Porcayo

Colleges Against Cancer promotes cancer awareness and raises funds for cancer research. We do a No Shave November event to raise money for cancer research, and we participate in the Winona County Relay for Life.

President: Katherine Hafner

The Culture of Life Club is committed to cultivating a society that supports human dignity at all stages in life. In order to foster this type of community, we host events pertaining to pro-life, sustainability, and helping the impoverished, elderly, and many others. We dedicate ourselves to working for a better tomorrow and improving the lives of those around us.

President: Madeline Gindele

Sexuality and Gender Alliance, in accordance with Saint Mary’s dedication to diversity and social justice, will actively build community among LGBTQ persons and their straight allies. The alliance works to create an awareness of and respect for sexual diversity. Because of the prevalence of heterosexism and homophobic attitudes, SAGA recognizes the difficulty that sexually diverse students may have in realizing, and celebrating all aspects of their personalities and cultures. By providing an educational and supportive environment to the Saint Mary’s University campus, SAGA will combat myths, prejudices and fears about LGBTQ persons and their cultures in order to dispel them. We will sponsor lectures, panels, residence hall programs, discussions, films, showcases, literature, and entertainment events concerning issues of sexual diversity.

President: Zach Lenz

The Student Senate of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is the official representative and voice of the undergraduate student body.

Our Mission is to act as the official representative of the undergraduate student body on the Winona campus by articulating student views while pursuing best interests with the Board of Trustees, the administration, and faculty in order to promote mutual cooperation, understanding, and transparency to further enhance the quality of education, life on campus, including student organizations, social, cultural, spiritual, and co-curricular activities.

President: Maggie Newhouse

The Cardinal Dance Team aims to amp up school spirit by performing jazz, pom, and kick routines at basketball games throughout the academic year.

Co-Presidents: Brooke Kline & Nicole Wurm

Saint Mary’s Club Hockey Team, founded in 2011 by Christian Esposito, allows students the opportunity to play competitive hockey outside of the NCAA. Saint Mary’s is an independent team in the Central Conference of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division II. We play teams primarily from Minnesota and the Midwest. The ACHA is the largest college hockey association in the United States and has been growing and flourishing since its inaugural season in 1991.

President: Bix Johnson

All undergraduate students are invited who wish to continue their development in nordic skiing. Resources will be available to support training and travel to collegiate- and citizen-level races.

WHY JOIN THE SKI CLUB?

• Learn the exciting sport of nordic (cross-country) skiing or continue your development through organized team practice and competition
• Meet other students while fostering a love for the sport through bonding activities and fun night skis on the lighted campus trails
  Improve ski skills through optional training, including fall dryland training
• Help the local community by volunteering for trail maintenance and teaching youth to ski
• Travel to citizen races in the Midwest, e.g.: Junior National Qualifiers (JNQs), CCSA invitationals, and the American Birkebeiner/Kortelopet

President: Wesley Larson

The mission of the club is not only to unite members of the Saint Mary’s University community through the medium of soccer, but to allow Saint Mary’s students to interact with and spread their love of soccer to younger members of the community by volunteering at Riverway or Maplewood events with the help of our advisor Joseph Tadie. With his assistance, the club is not only allowed to practice during the week and play games against other Minnesota-based soccer clubs, but to take an hour or two out of our busy student lives to give back to the greater Winona community.

President: Jake Mejino

The Ultimate Frisbee Club is a fun and competitive sport, where you can also have a great time making friends and meeting new people. We host and attend a variety of tournaments throughout the year, and we have practices on weekdays.

President: Wesley Larson

Per Musicam Amamus (PMA) is a men’s music fraternity representing the music profession and those who seek it to promote it.

President: Aiden Indahl

TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.

TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.

TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.

TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.

TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.

TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the members Alma Mater.

TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life. “The VISION of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to be recognized through-out the world as the foremost fraternity that

• Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities
• Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life
• Cultivates excellence in musical performance
• Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives
• Recognizes technological advances in the field of music
• Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the fraternity in perpetuity
• Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota founders.

President: Melanie Winzenburg

Yoga Club wants to provide a stress-free and relaxing environment for students to practice yoga, gain flexibility, take a break from studying, and meet new people. Meets twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in the dance room.

President: Shania Vanlewin & Natalie Picard

The main objective of this organization is to foster education and personal development through diversity, academics, and social services that will bridge the gap between students of color and the general population at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. We will also strive to integrate new students into the welcoming atmosphere of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

President: Krystal Baptiste

Pep Band Club is the official provider of live music for all relevant athletic events at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Returning this year after a brief hiatus, the Pep Band Club is open to any students who can play a band instrument, preferably those who have played at the high school level or above. Those who are not currently involved in collegiate music, or enrolled in a music course at Saint Mary’s, are highly encouraged and invited to join.

President: Patrick Derleth

Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.

President: Ryan Pierce

Buddies reinforces self-esteem, fosters valuable friendships, and creates an environment where the developmentally and physically disabled can enjoy various activities with Saint Mary’s students.

President: Claire Chmielewski

The Green Bandana Project is a program and training committed to spreading awareness of resources on and off-campus for those experiencing any mental health illness or are struggling with a mental health crisis.

President: Caeli McMahon

Our mission is to make kindness an everyday action in our lives, to make it a habit. We truly believe that the tiniest bit of love and compassion can start to change the world. This club serves as a group to encourage each other to consistently choose kindness, because kindness is a choice. That is why we chose the name Intentional acts of kindness, because kindness really isn’t random. Kindness makes a difference, and you can be a part of that difference. It takes just a small portion of your time to make someone’s day just a little bit better. You can make someone smile, and we are here to help you do that.

President: Isabella “Bella” Stein

S.O.U.L provides students with the opportunity to attend mission/immersion trips. These trips provide students the opportunity to learn about social justice, human rights, and children welfare issues. These are firsthand experiences to the issues and will help students grow through knowledgeable perspectives. There are fall, winter, spring, summer, and weekend trips.

President: Grace Hardel

The Anime Club’s aim is to offer an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere for its members to watch anime and do anime related activities on a weekly basis. We aim to introduce the rest of the campus community to this distinct Japanese art form and raise awareness of the country’s rich history and culture while also create a space and build a community of anime fans to enjoy their common interests together. We want to persuade those who believe anime is just for kids to alter their opinions. We welcome anyone to join us in our events so that we may expose the genre to a new audience and show them how it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Co-Presidents: Kevin Porcayo & Gabrielle Gruenke

Dungeons and Dragons Club serves the purpose of having a great time playing Dungeons and Dragons, making friends and thriving in a “party/crew/team”, environment telling and participating in compelling stories, and being a present part of the SMUMN community.

President: Jonah Heckman

Fashion Club serves the purpose of giving the students the opportunity to express their opinions in the fashion world, teach students sewing patterns, styling and customizing clothing, and share, learn, explore, and showcase student’s talents within the design and creative business disciplines.

President: Gustavus “Gus” Vargas

The purpose of the Pickleball Club is to have students play pickleball and enjoy time with others students.

President: Priyanka Satish

The Saint Mary’s Benefit Dance has been a spring tradition at Saint Mary’s for nearly 25 years. Each year a dance is held in Saint Mary’s gymnasium. Proceeds from the dance and accompanying auction are given to a community member in need.

The benefit dance was started in 2001 by students in honor of Taylor Richmond, son of Saint Mary’s staff member Nikki Richmond and Nick Richmond. The dance ensures that Taylor’s memory lives on at Saint Mary’s.

President: Makiah Cook

Our primary purpose is to foster skating. Our goals include the promotion of fitness and wellness for students through recreational skating opportunities.

President: Leah Lebrun

The Student Activities Committee (SAC) of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is responsible for providing the Winona campus community with:

• A variety of inclusive social, recreational, and educational programs.
• A nurturing environment for students to socialize and interact with their peers outside of the classroom
• Extra-curricular opportunities for students to develop and display their leadership skills and talents.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is the student-athlete voice for all student-athletes on campus. According to the Saint  Mary’s chapter of SAAC as well as the National SAAC, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee allows student-athletes to have a voice at the campus, conference, and national levels. Each committee is made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations, and policies, that affect student-athletes’; lives on campus.

President: Owen Ziegler

The purpose of Sustainability Club is to provide students with the opportunity to practice sustainability on campus, get outside and help the environment in positive ways, learn about how to live more sustainably, and advocate for the environment.

President: Brooke Kline