A living and learning community is a group of first-year students and faculty that share a common interest and want to learn more about it in and out of the classroom. Special activities are organized that will make a real connection between what goes on in the classroom and life.
The classes offered in our living and learning communities are all part of the WSU University Studies program (general education requirements), so you can participate regardless of your intended major.
Select a Living and Learning Community, click on it to learn what classes are offered. 
Email us the classes you are interested in & your space is reserved. rescollege@winona.edu
Creative Expressions-Creativity is the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations. Create your experience with other expressive students in this living and learning community.
Curiosity: The Essence of Science-Curiosity is the basis of all new knowledge. Questions and answers that lead to more questions is what this community is all about. This is a chance to start down the road of detection and inquiry. Who knows where it will lead?
Entrepreneurship-If getting a taste of running a business is your cup of coffee, then the Entrepreneurship community is for you. You will be given the opportunity to run the student-managed, student-operated coffee house, Mugshots. In this living and learning community, you’ll get a taste of what entrepreneurship, marketing and the media are all about.
Explorations: Life’s Journey-College is an exploration of new ideas, concepts and information. If you are ready for that journey, but not sure where it will take you, this living and learning community is exactly what you need. Explore choices of major, career, and life in general and find the opportunities that await you.
Global Village- We live in a global village. World music, globalization forces, the global environment, as well as conflicts around the world have much more influence on our lives than we often realize. This living and learning community will explore this often hidden village that exists around us.
It’s Political-Politics is something we all know about, but few understand. This living and learning community will look at the intricate processes involved in politics. Exploring how it works, who it affects and what is really being said. In this presidential election year, this topic should prove to be quite interesting.
Mississippi River- The Mississippi River influences all it touches. Throughout history and in the modern era this river continues to be a driving force in our society. This living and learning community will explore this rich, multi-faceted part of the American fabric.
The Savvy Adventure Traveler- Looking for an adventure? This living and learning community will introduce you to the exciting world of adventure travel. The world around us has a lot to offer. Find out what challenges it holds for you.
Whose Planet Is It Anyway?-Actually, it’s yours, and mine, and theirs and everyone’s. This living and learning community will explore how we can keep this planet healthy and alive for all of us.
How can I join a Living and Learning Community?
- Choose the Living & Learning Community you are interested in from the list above.
- Click on it to find the class list. Choose RESC 201 and at least one other course from the list.
- Send back the Reservation Form that we sent you in the mail or email us the information at rescollege@winona.edu
*Participation in the Living Learning Communities is optional. However, all students living in Lourdes, Tau and Maria are assessed a $200 annual activity fee that supports this program and several other programs available only to students living on the West Campus.
