MAOL Leading Edge Colloquium Sustainable Leadership in a Time of Burnout: Mental Health, Well-being, & Competing Priorities
The approximate run time of the event is 7.5 hours. Melissa Doman , MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author (Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well), & the Founder of The Workplace Mental Health Method™.She’s been featured as a subject matter expert speaker at SXSW, in editorial features for CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, Fast Company, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices for Mental Health and Big Ideas 2023 List. Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Etsy, the Orlando City Soccer Club, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Estée Lauder, Siemens, Salesforce, MAC, Clinique, Aveda, Janssen, Bumble & bumble, and more.Melissa has one core goal: to equip companies, leaders, and employees with the skills they need to talk about mental health at work, communication, and team collaboration in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that.Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia, and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She uses her unique hybrid background of education and field experience in both clinical and organizational psychology to translate complex ideas into simple, actionable knowledge to help bridge this skills gap for employees and leaders in your organization. The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $25 (online attendance) – $45 (in person attendance) if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. This event is General Admission in PDR on the St. Catherine University campus.
Waking Miss Daisy, a Combustible Company Premiere
The approximate run time of the event is 90 minutes with no intermission. As powerful institutions try to erase and whitewash the truth of our shared American story, Waking Miss Daisy confronts the history our culture still struggles to face. Alfred Uhry’s play “Driving Miss Daisy” is reimagined from the chauffeur Hoke’s point of view. With the insightful vision of James Craven and the signature physical direction of Kym Longhi, this immersive multi-media staging brings to life the world of Atlanta, Georgia in the mid 20th century. Uhry’s play was inspired by the actual experiences of his family and their interactions with their Black driver, Willie Coleman. The play has enjoyed enormous success, but it fails to tell the complete story. Written from a white man’s perspective, it’s at best a misguided and naive understanding of the complicated dynamics of race relations. At worst, it erases the experience of its black character. Miss Daisy calls Hoke her friend, but can they be friends if she fails to see his life for what it really is? Waking Miss Daisy reminds us that racism affects all of us, with a performance you’ll never forget. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This project is also made possible with the support of the Imagine Fund Annual Faculty Research Grants through the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. Thank you. Content Advisory: The play contains offensive racial slurs, references to sexual assault and depictions of racialized violence, including lynching. Tickets are pick your price according to your means: $10, $20, $30, $40, $50. The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $10 – $50 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. This event is General Admission seating and in The O’Shaughnessy’s Frey Theater. Please note that the accessible restroom for The Frey Theater is not in the Frey lobby. Please ask any usher for directions to the nearest accessible restroom. For accessibility information please click here.
International Day of the Girl 2025: Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The approximate run time of the event is 120 minutes with no intermission. “Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker,” is all about encouraging girls to embrace their voices, challenge the status quo, and create positive change in their communities. For Older Girls & Adults: An interactive, thought-provoking keynote address designed to spark conversation, build confidence, and inspire action, perfect for teens, parents, and community members. Event access for one includes: Rising Troublemaker patch Price: $30 Note: If you are a member of Girl Scouts River Valleys who requires financial aid to attend this event, email girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org Don’t Miss Out! Be part of a celebration that empowers girls to lead, dream, and disrupt for good. Mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your inner troublemaker! To purchase tickets for Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker in the Recital Hall at 10:00 a.m., please follow this link here. The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $30 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. For accessibility information please click here. Please note that seating is general admission (not assigned) for this event.
International Day of the Girl 2025: Unleash Your LITTLE Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The approximate run time is 60 minutes with no intermission. Unleash Your LITTLE Troublemaker, is all about encouraging girls to embrace their voices, challenge the status quo, and create positive change in their communities. For Younger Girls: Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear Luvvie live as she reads her new children’s book “Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name”. Each ticket includes: Event access for one child and one caregiver. Rising Troublemaker patch A vibrant, hands-on event full of fun, creativity, and interactive activities that celebrate what it means to be a girl with a voice. Price: $30 Note: If you are a member of Girl Scouts River Valleys who requires financial aid to attend this event, email girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org Don’t Miss Out! Be part of a celebration that empowers girls to lead, dream, and disrupt for good. Mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your inner troublemaker! To purchase tickets for Unleash Your Inner Troublemaker Keynote at 1:00 p.m., please follow this link here. The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $30 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. Please note that this event is General Admission and in the St. Catherine University Recital Hall. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the venue or seating in the Hall, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Our phone number is 651-690-6700 and email is oshaughnessy@stkate.edu
Magers & Quinn Booksellers Presents: Nick Offerman: Little Woodchucks Book Tour
The approximate run time of the event is 60 minutes with no intermission. Join Emmy-winning actor, author, and accomplished woodworker NICK OFFERMAN on the Little Woodchucks book tour! A family friendly follow-up to his fan-favorite, hands-on woodworking guide Good Clean Fun (2016). In LITTLE WOODCHUCKS, Offerman focuses on real woodworking projects geared toward kids of all ages, mixing in hilarious personal reflections alongside practical instructions for his favorite projects. Offerman will be joined by co-writer Lee Buchanan, and the audience will have a chance to ask woodworking questions for Nick to answer live on stage! Perfect for fans of Offerman’s previous books, his beloved TV hits like Parks and Rec,Devs, as well as his over 3 million fans across social media, LITTLE WOODCHUCKS is great for holiday gift-giving or for anyone excited to connect with their kids in a new, hands-on way. Offerman and Buchanan bring all the fun, practical instruction to life for a new generation of woodworkers.All Single Admission tickets include a signed copy of Little Woodchucks. Child admission tickets for kids 15 and under can be purchased with a corresponding Single Admission ticket. Bring the whole family! The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $15.38 – $49.45 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. For accessibility information please click here.
Midwest Independent Publishers Association Presents: 35th Annual Midwest Book Awards
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Presentation The ticket prices on this page reflect the face value price + $2.75 online Etix fee. Tickets are $56.25 – $75 if booked directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700. Credit card transactions will also be charged a 3% processing fee. See Ticket Office information here. Join us for the 35th Annual Midwest Book Awards Gala on June 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Frey Theater at St. Catherine University. This premier event honors excellence in independent publishing throughout the twelve-state Midwest region and will be emceed by Kansas City media personality Cherayla Haynes. The celebration begins with a reception featuring drinks and hors d’oeuvres, where guests can browse displays of this year’s finalist books while connecting with fellow publishing professionals, authors, and book enthusiasts in a vibrant atmosphere of literary appreciation. A special highlight of this milestone anniversary will include a heartfelt tribute to Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MiPA) founder Sybil Smith, honoring her pioneering vision and enduring legacy in establishing this cornerstone organization for regional independent publishing. The pinnacle of the evening will be the announcement of Gold winners across numerous categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in independent publishing. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the diverse voices and exceptional quality that define our region’s independent publishing community. For thirty-five years, these awards have spotlighted excellence in content, design, and production while fostering connections among publishing professionals throughout the Midwest. Business attire is suggested, and advance registration is required for this signature literary event that showcases the best of Midwest independent publishing. All are welcome!
Women of Color Leadership Series: Idea to Impact – Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship
The approximate run time of the event is 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are free but advanced reservation is recommended. Idea to Impact – Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship brings together four dynamic entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion about the paths they took to turn their ideas into realities. These founders and CEOs are blazing trails through business practices and products that celebrate and uplift their communities. They will discuss what inspires and motivates them, the values that guide them, the obstacles they’ve overcome and the wisdom they’ve gained through their unwavering commitment to excellence. The evening will conclude with questions submitted by the audience. Featuring: Junita Flowers, CEO and Founder of Junita’s Jar https://junitasjar.com/pages/about-us Tiana Thompson, SheEO and Founder of The Human of Color Haircare https://thehumanofcolor.com/pages/mission-vision DeVonna Bentley-Pittman, CEO and Founder of Nature’s Syrup Beauty https://www.naturessyrupbeauty.com/pages/about Tameka Jones, CEO and Founder of Lip Esteem https://lipesteem.com/pages/about-us Moderated by Jasmine Clopton, Ms. Black Minnesota USA 2024. Presented with support from the Manitou Fund and Securian Financial. *ASL interpretation will be provided at this show.*Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility*This event is General Admission in the main O’Shaughnessy venue. Accessible seating is available.
The Presidential Inauguration of Marcheta Evans, PhD
Installation of Marcheta Evans, PhD as the 12th President of St. Catherine University. The premiere experience for the inauguration is in person. However, if you are unable to attend in person, a livestream of the the event is available. Click here to RSVP for the virtual, livestream experience on November 1st. *ASL interpretation will be provided at this event.*Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility*Patrons can book a wheelchair accessible seat online, but we encourage you to call the Ticket Office if you have any questions during the booking process.
TPT’s Mix Tape: Women’s Civic Leadership Then & Now
Join us for an interactive experience on the role of women in leadership, civic engagement, and education. Clips from TPT’s recent Minnesota Experience films highlighting women change makers will spark lively discussion with regional leaders. This MN Herstory ‘mix tape’ will inspire and inform participants of all ages. Daniel Bergin, TPT executive producer will curate clips from: Hope in the StruggleCitizen ProfeBring Her Home *ASL Interpretation is planned for this event. We invite you to reach out to the Ticket Office if you are planning or hoping to utilize this service. *Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility*Patrons can book a wheelchair accessible seat online, but we encourage you to call the Ticket Office if you have any questions during the booking process.
Evening with St. Kate’s
The approximate run time of the event is 60 minutes with no intermission. Alumni of all class years are invited to a very special Evening with St. Kate’s! Join us as we celebrate President ReBecca Koenig Roloff ’76 and her upcoming retirement. President Roloff will offer farewell reflections on her St. Kate’s presidency, followed by an alumni tribute. Then we’ll congregate on the O’Shaughnessy patio for a reception and enjoy drinks, refreshments, and conversation. This Reunion event is open to alumni of all class years. If you are a Reunion celebrant (graduate of years ending in 4 and 9), please RSVP at stkate.edu/reunion.*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/accessibility