WSU Retiree Center
The WSU Retiree Center enriches both the campus community and the lives of retired staff, faculty, and administration.
Retirees who wish to continue their intellectual and social participation in collegial life and service to WSU can greatly benefit from the retiree center.
Every WSU faculty, staff and administrative retiree is granted a variety of privileges to acknowledge the contributions they have made to students and the University during their years of employment. Their spouse/partner or surviving spouse/partner is also considered a member of the WSU Retiree Center.
These privileges include:
- Invitations to all Alumni events
- Free admission to regular schedule campus athletic events (does not include conference play-off games, etc.)
- Technology skills classes
- Access to a printer, scanner, and copier at the Retiree Center (up to 10 pages per visit)
- Access to the Fitness Center at the employee membership rate
- Access to Krueger Library materials and services (ID serves as library card)
- Free annual parking pass for all campus parking lots (Retiree Parking Permits expire on July 31. Retirees must come to the Retiree Center each year to pick up the new permit.)
- Free Notary Public services at the Retiree Center
To access your privileges, contact the WSU Retiree Center to get a retiree ID card. Privileges are subject to change without prior notice.
Explore the many ways you can get involved in the WSU community, connect with others, and enjoy your retirement.
Enroll in a Degree Program
Senior University (SU) is open to all adult learners in the community.
You do not have to be a WSU retiree to enjoy these peer-led, short courses taught by WSU professors, WSU retirees, and topic experts.
SU classes provide intellectual and cultural learning opportunities. Not only does SU offer opportunities for lifelong learning, but also the fellowship of peers sharing a common quest for continued growth.
The Retiree Center Travel and Day-Trip Program is a popular opportunity to see new places, meet new people and have new experiences.
Whether it’s a trip to Cape Cod or abroad, or a daytrip to museums, symphonies or professional theatre productions, there is likely something for everyone to enjoy.
Come and join us on our next trip!
Thinking about retirement from WSU?
The Pathways to Retirement Planning guide has resources and workshops about planning for retirement to help you consider:
• Financial readiness
• Healthcare insurance
• The transition from a work lifestyle to retirement lifestyle
• How to find purpose and satisfaction in retirement
The Learning Club is a not-for-profit organization open to retired people who are dedicated to continuing education that’s both fun and challenging.
A variety of classes are taught by people who love their subject. Participants’ motivation is simply a love for learning and a desire to stay fresh and vibrant during retirement.
The Living History Project provides a documented legacy of WSU Retirees’ lives, accomplishments and contributions to our University.
Students in the Mass Communications program research, interview, write scripts, film, and edit the documentary which is then premiered on campus.
This inter-generational experiential learning venture is a project of pride for the entire WSU community.
- 2024 Spring Newsletter (PDF)
- 2023 Winter Newsletter (PDF)
- 2023 Fall Newsletter (PDF)
- 2023 Summer Newsletter (PDF)
- 2023 Spring Newsletter (PDF)
- 2022 Fall Newsletter (PDF)
- 2022 Summer Newsletter (PDF)
If you would like to contribute to the Retiree Center Newsletter, send articles or ideas for columns to the WSU Retiree Center at retiree@winona.edu.
All submissions will be considered for publication if they meet the following publishing deadlines:
- Spring Newsletter: Jan. 15
- Summer Newsletter: April 15
- Fall Newsletter: July 15
- Winter Newsletter: Oct. 15
In Memoriam
The WSU Retiree Center remembers the faculty, staff and administrative retirees that have contributed their talent, time, expertise, and energy to WSU. Their commitment has helped establish WSU as an excellent institution of higher learning and a place of employment.
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 28 | Orpheum Theater | Disney's "The Lion King" Day Trip |
| April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & May 6 | Senior U: Retirement Investing with Confidence & Success | |
| April 2-11 | Retiree Travel: Sunny Portugal | |
| April 5, 19 & May 3, 17 | Senior U: Spring Birding | |
| April 9 | Kryzsko Ballroom | Retiree Breakfast & All-U Campaign Kickoff |
| April 25 | Kryzsko Ballroom | Retiree Spring Luncheon |
| May 2, 9 | Senior U: Winona’s History & Interesting Architecture | |
| May 14 | Kryzsko Solarium | Retiree Breakfast |
| May 21 | Orpheum Theater | "MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical" Day Trip |
| June 11 | Kryzsko Solarium | Retiree Breakfast |
| July 9 | Kryzsko Solarium | Retiree Breakfast |
| July 14, 21 | Senior U: Shakespeare in Performance | |
| Aug. 13 | Kryzsko Solarium | Retiree Breakfast |
| Sept. 10 | Cal Fremling Boat | Retiree Breakfast |
| Nov. 1-9 | Retiree Travel: Tropical Costa Rica | |
| March 16-27, 2025 | Retiree Travel: Old World Sicily & Malta | |
| Sept. 12-19, 2025 | Retiree Travel: Discover the Islands of New England |