Example makes a much greater impression on the mind and heart than words.
Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Why Character and Virtue Education?
Ever since Saint John Baptist de La Salle inaugurated a new approach to education more than 300 years ago, the formation of the whole student has been the heart of Lasallian Catholic education. With a renewed focus on character and virtue education, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota continues to shape the lives of our students through holistic character development and the cultivation of intellectual, moral, and civic virtues.
Whether our 5,600 students are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree at our residential college in Winona or at our Twin Cities campus or fully online, Saint Mary’s offers a transformational education. We help students discover the truths in the world around us and the character within us.
Updates
Dr. Christine Beech to present on character and business
Dr. Christine Beech will present on Tuesday, February 28 at 10:30 am in Brother Louis Hall room 124 on the Minneapolis campus. The title of her presentation is "Creating a foundation for personal choice - civic virtues, moral formation, and character education in the American Business School."
Dr. Antar Salim speaks on the Relationship Between Culture and Character Strengths
Saint Mary's professor Antar Salim recently completed his master's in Character Education at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
Alumnus Michael Lehan speaks at Saint Mary’s
On Oct. 6, Saint Mary’s welcomed alumnus Michael Lehan to speak on “Athletics, Relationships, and Character.” Lehan spoke to student athletes, coaches, and staff about overcoming challenges, playing collegiate and professional football, and becoming an educational leader.
Marcia Nelson, Ed.D. begins as director of the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program
Saint Mary’s welcomes Marcia Nelson, Ed.D. as the next director of its Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program. Marcia Nelson is an educational leader with over thirty years of experience as a teacher and administrator in K-12 schools.
Diane Moeller begins as core faculty member
Saint Mary’s welcomes Diane Moeller as a core faculty member in the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program in the school of education. Diane is an accomplished educational leader with over thirty years serving in the roles of teacher, principal, superintendent, and an executive director of a special education collaborative. Most recently, she served as the Principal at STRIDE Academy in St. Cloud, MN.
Saint Mary’s to host Minnesota Character Awards
Saint Mary’s is excited to announce that it will once again host the Minnesota Character Awards on May 16, 2023. In partnership with Synergy & Leadership Exchange, Saint Mary’s will recognize schools and educational leaders from across the state with awards for Minnesota Ethical Leadership, Minnesota Promising Practices, Promising Principal, and Champion of Character.
AXIS Journal Special Issue Focusses on Character Education in Universities
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has published a special issue of AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education dedicated to university character education. Edited by Dr. Michael Hahn, Assistant Dean of the School of Education, and Dr. Christopher A. Bobier, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, the special issue features contributions from numerous esteemed academics focused upon the topic of character.