Office of Recreation, Involvement, and Student Engagement (R.I.S.E.)
Student Activities Committee
Our Mission
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.
Participation from the entire student body is encouraged and all programs are considered. Meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 8 PM in Toner Student Center, Room 9, and events are on-going throughout the academic year.

Meet the Board
Sarah Fowler
President
Catie Schlitz
Secretary
Jillian Alenka
On Campus Events Chair
Gigi Centeno
Signature Events Chair
Annalise Schupe
Trips and Virtual Events Chair
Stephany Beck
Marketing and Social Media Chair
Breanna Tews
Outdoor Leadership Liason
Want to contact the Student Activities Executive Board with a great idea? Email SAC@smumn.edu or drop by Vlazny 104
Follow us on social media!
- Instagram: studentactivitiescommittee
- Facebook: Saint Mary’s University – Student Activities Committee
- Snap Chat: smumnosa
Current Events
SAC provides programming that is free to all Saint Mary’s University students. To view upcoming events, please click the link below to the semester calendar. For the most up to date information about SAC programming, please follow us on social media.
Want to get involved?
All students are welcome to join SAC and participation from the entire student body is encouraged. At meetings we discuss new program ideas, implementation of current events, and evaluation of past activities. If you have an idea for a program you would like to see on campus, please attend a meeting so the group can discuss.
Meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 8 PM via Zoom.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 987 0204 1182
Password: 806153
Safety Statement for SAC Programs
The Student Activities Committee is following all guidelines set in place by the university and the Minnesota Health Department for planning events. This year, SAC is providing opportunities to engage with the community both virtually and safely in person. Masks and social distancing are required at all SAC events, even if outdoors. In order to continue providing events to the community, we ask that you help us follow these guidelines for the safety of all our participants. Thank you in advance!
Movie Nights
Movie night is always popular on campus. Student Activities Committee will show 1-2 movies per month. One of the great things about movie night is SAC has the ability to get blockbuster movies before they are even out on DVD. Movies range from classics to the newest, biggest blockbusters.
Trips
Student Activities Committee (SAC) organizes multiple trips off campus every year. These trips are typically low in cost and transportation is provided by SAC. Some are local in the Winona Area, while most go to the Twin Cities for various activities. Some of these trips include professional sporting events, Valley Fair, the Mall of America, and more!