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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.

Retiree Privileges

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 members 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.

Programs
The WSU Retiree Center offers a variety of educational programs and exciting trips throughout the year. 

Explore the many ways you can get involved in the WSU community, connect with others, and enjoy your retirement.

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Socrates Cafe

The Socrates Cafe discussion group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2-4pm at the WSU Retiree Center.

Big questions and small questions, no matter how provocative can be considered as part of the Socrates Cafe discussion group.

• What is truth?
• What is justice?
• What is identity?
• Where did we come from and where are we going?
• What is patriotism?
• Why is there a rise in religious fundamentalism and atheism?

The Learning Club

The Learning Club is open to retired people who want to continue learning in a fun yet challenging way.

A variety of classes are taught by people who love their subject. Participants motivation is simply a love of learning and a desire to stay fresh and vibrant during retirement.

Living History Video Project

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.

News
Stay up to date with events and announcements with the WSU Retiree Center Newsletter.
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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. 

Events
DateLocationEvent
April 11, 18Mississippi River History Senior U Course
April 6, 13, 20Getting it done: Writing Your Memoir Senior U Course
April 12, 19, 26Aging Well Through Physical Activity and Exercise Senior U Course
April 11Kryzsko Purple RoomsRetiree Breakfast
April 25Orpheum Theater, MinneapolisRetiree Center Day Trip, "Hamilton"
April 27Kryzsko BallroomRetiree Spring Luncheon
May 2, 9Senior U Lite: Winona's History & Interesting Architecture
May 9Kryzsko Baldwin LoungeRetiree Breakfast
June 5, 12, 28, 30Senior U Lite: The Healing Forest: An Introduction to Nature & Forest Therapy
June 13Kryzsko Baldwin LoungeRetiree Breakfast
July 16, 23, 30Shakespeare in Performance Senior U Course
July 18Kryzsko Baldwin LoungeRetiree Breakfast
Aug. 8Kryzsko Baldwin LoungeRetiree Breakfast
Aug. 15-12Retiree Travel: Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
Sept. 12Kryzsko Baldwin LoungeRetiree Breakfast
Sept. 21Orpheum Theater, MinneapolisRetiree Center Day Trip, "Beetlejuice"
Oct. 9-24Retiree Travel: Greece and Its Islands
Contact the Retiree Center
WSU Retiree Center

507.457.5565

Email the Retiree Center
Office & Hours

WSU Alumni House
227 W 7th Street
Winona, MN, 55987

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

Mailing Address

Winona State University
WSU Retiree Center
PO Box 5838
Winona, MN, 55987