Arts & Lectures
Lyceum 2006-2007
2006-2007 Artists and Speakers | 2007-2008 Artists and Speakers 

The Lyceum Series was initiated in 1989 to present events that provide cultural enrichment and educational opportunities for the Winona and Rochester campus communities, as well as for their respective local and regional communities.  Support for the Lyceum Series comes from Winona State University, the WSU Foundation and the WSU Student Activity Fee.


Kevin Crisman   KEVIN CRISMAN
Associate Professor / Nautical Archaeology Faculty Fellow
Texas A&M Department of Anthropology
"Something New Under The Sun: An Archaeological View of Steam Power on North American Waters."
Sept. 6, 2007 at 6:30 pm — Somsen Auditorium
Faculty Host: Greg Neidhart (Residential College)
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Dr. Kevin Crisman received a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Vermont in 1981, an M.A. from the Nautical Archaeology Program at Texas A&M... more >


David Orr   DAVID ORR
Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics
Environmental Studies Program Chair, Oberlin College
"A Partnership with Posterity: The End of the Green Campus Movement"
Sept. 13, 2007 at 7:30 pm — Somsen Auditorium
Faculty Hosts: Bruno Borsari (Biology), Rob Brault (English), Gretchen Michlitsch (English)
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David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and Chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College... more >


Manjul Bhargava   MANJUL BHARGAVA
Mathematics Professor, Princeton University
"Linguistics, Drumming, Poetry and Mathematics"
Oct. 16, 2007 at 7:30 pm - Performing Arts Center
Faculty Hosts: Joyati Debnath (Mathematics), Rich MacDonald (Music)
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Manjul Bhargava  was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and grew up in Long Island, New York.  He received his A.B. summa cum laude in Mathematics... more >


Gesel Mason GESEL MASON
Co-founder and Artistic Director for Mason/Rhynes Productions, and
Choreographer and Performer for Gesel Mason Performance Projects
"No Boundaries: Dancing the Visions of Contemporary Black Choreographers"
Nov. 8, 2007 at 7:30 pm - Performing Arts Center
Faculty Host: Sharon Mansur (Theatre and Dance)
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Gesel Mason is Co-founder and Artistic Director for Mason/Rhynes Productions, and Choreographer and Performer for Gesel Mason Performance Projects. ... more >


RAYNA GREEN
Native American Author and Poet
Feb. 13, 2008 at 7:30 pm - Science Laboratory Center Auditorium (SLC 120)
Faculty Host: Cindy Killion (Mass Communication)
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Rayna Green was born in 1942 in Dallas, Texas. She spent much of her childhood living in Oklahoma. Her mother is a descendant of the German settlers... more >


Jim Brandenburg JIM BRANDENBURG
National Geographic Photographer
"A Life Behind the Lens"
Mar. 13, 2008 at 7:30 pm - Somsen Auditorium
Faculty Host: Tom Grier (Mass Communication)
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Minnesota photographer Jim Brandenburg has worked as a photographer with National Geographic Magazine for over 25 years resulting in 19 magazine... more >


Naomi Shihab Nye NAOMI SHIHAB NYE
Poet, Writer, Anthologist, Educator
"Poetry: The Closest Conversation"
Apr. 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm - Somsen Auditorium
Faculty Host: James Armstrong (English)
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Naomi Shihab Nye describes herself as a “wandering poet.” She has spent 33 years traveling the country and the world to lead writing workshops and inspiring ... more >


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