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Jan. 28, 2005
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Jan. 28 |
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Study Abroad Informational Meeting, 10 a.m., Student Union, Kryzsko Commons
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Matthew Lungerhausen's Presentation: "Funerals, Nation-Building and Photographing Public Life in fin-de-siècle Hungary," 4 p.m., second floor Minne Lounge
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"TALK RADIO" & "LONE STAR," 7:30 p.m., PAC Black Box Theatre
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| Saturday |
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Jan. 29 |
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Men's Basketball vs. Concordia St. Paul, 8 p.m., McCown Gym
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Women's Basketball vs. Concordia St. Paul, 6 p.m., McCown Gym
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"TALK RADIO" & "LONE STAR," 7:30 p.m., PAC Black Box Theatre
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Jan. 30 |
- Health & Wellness Association (HWA) Coed Volleyball Tournament
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News and Events
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| WSU Hosts Forum on Understanding the Tsunami |
Forum on Understanding the Tsunami
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, Science Laboratory Center Auditorium
Professor Stephen Allard demonstrates what caused the deadly earthquake and subsequent Tsunami in South East Asia at a informational meeting on the resent event.
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Photograph by: WSU Junior Chris Warrington |
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Winona State student, Hasitha Amarasekera, talks about her family's experience with the tsunami disaster. It brought tears to her eyes when she spoke of her aunt and uncle who had lived through the disaster.
"They wish that they had died with every one else, they have nothing left to live for, all their friends, neighbors, and possessions are gone," said Amarasekera
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Photograph by: WSU Junior Chris Warrington |
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| WSU Education Organizations Host Tsunami School Supply Fundraiser |
Winona State education organizations invite the community to participate in a school supply fundraiser for countries affected by the recent tsunami.
The school supply collection for tsunami affected areas is located in the Education Office, in Gildemeister 152, through Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Donations may include any new school supplies: notebooks, pencils, pens, folders or art supplies.
The school supplies will be delivered to the Basilica of St. Mary's in Minneapolis. This church is collecting donations that are being delivered to Sri Lanka by a local representative.
This event is sponsored by the Education Minnesota Student Program, the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, the Student International Reading Association, along with the WSU Tsunami Relief committee.
Any questions, contact Echo Kruckenberg at EMKrucke3066@webmail.winona.edu or 651-324-2507.
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| 3M Offers Cash for Tablet Computer Survey |
3M is exploring ways to improve the screens of Tablet computers. Students, faculty and staff are invited to share their thoughts about their Gateway convertible Tablet, and approximately forty people will be chosen to be interviewed. Those who are interviewed will receive $50 cash.
Those interested in talking with representatives of 3M can click here, fill out the short questionnaire and drop it of in the appropriately marked box in the Student Union, Kryzsko Commons. Or, follow the directions on the questionnaire to send back via e-mail, at
3MTablet@mmm.com.
Questionnaires must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 3 to be eligible.
Those chosen will be contacted by 3M for one-hour interviews in mid February and must be a regular user of a Gateway Tablet computer. The cash payment is only granted to those who are interviewed.
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| Winona State Hosts Joanna Kadi Writer's Workshop |
Winona State University presents Joanna Kadi's writer's workshop, "Understanding Race and Class Together: A Critical Thinking Workshop," Thursday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m.-Noon, in WSU's Purple Room 104.
The workshop focuses on laying out basic conceptual frameworks for race/racism and class/classism and how they are intertwined and interconnected. The workshop combines a mix of individual and group work, personal reflection and writing exercises. Bring a pen and paper. There will be a concentration on pedagogies, which will help effectively teach these complex concepts.
Coffee and treats are provided at the workshop, which is limited to 30 participants. The workshop is open to all levels of experience.
The workshop is sponsored by WSU's Women's Studies, Women Involved in Living and Learning, the Residential College and the WSU Foundation.
For more information, questions or to reserve a place in the workshop, e-mail Tamara Berg, tberg@winona.edu.
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| WSU Education Department Hosts Admissions Meeting |
The Education Department Admissions Meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 3–6 p.m., in the East Cafeteria, Kryzsko Commons.
This meeting is for all education students who plan on beginning the Education Program in Fall 2005.
For additional questions, contact the Education Department Office, in Gildemeister 152 or visit their website at www.winona.edu/education/advising. |
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| WSU Offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
Winona State University Accounting Professor Richard Schneider and a group of accounting students are volunteering their time to provide free income tax assistance to low income individuals and families.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assists taxpayers in preparing their tax returns through appointments in WSU's Maxwell Hall, Room 147.
The office is open Wednesdays through Saturdays by appointment beginning Saturday, Jan. 29. VITA students are available to assist taxpayers with appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 3-7 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The office will be closed for spring break, March 11-19, and will reopen Wednesday, March 23.
To qualify for the services, a single person must earn a total income of $18,000 or less. A family with two individuals may earn a total income of $25,000 or less, and a family with more than two individuals may earn a total income of $28,000 or less to receive VITA services. Dependents must earn $8,000 or less.
For an appointment or for more information, contact the WSU VITA office at 507-457-2433. |
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| WSU Campus Tour Guides Accepting Applications |
Winona State campus tour guides are accepting applicants for WSU Ambassadors.
Applications are now available in the Admissions Office. The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 2.
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| WSU Hosts Joanna Kadi |
Winona State University hosts Joanna Kadi, Arab-American writer, musician, poet and teacher, on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., in WSU's Lourdes Hall North Lounge.
Kadi's lecture, "Arab Feminism: Resistance, Art and Reflection", focuses on Kadi's personal stories of growing up, of political and community connections and of the importance of cultural work.
Kadi presents her lecture from an Arab, feminist and working-class vantage point. During her lecture, Kadi asks analytical questions about race, class and gender.
Kadi is the author of Thinking Class: Sketches from a Cultural Worker, and the editor of Food For Our Grandmothers: Writings by Arab-American and Arab-Canadian Feminists.
A reception for students and faculty is from 5-6:30 p.m., at Ellen Holmgren's house in Winona, 373 W. Broadway.
This event is sponsored by WSU's Women's Studies, Women Involved in Living and Learning, the Residential College and the WSU Foundation.
For more information or questions about this event, contact Tamara Berg, tberg@winona.edu.
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| UPAC Hosts Trip to see the Minnesota Timberwolves |
Winona State University UPAC hosts trip to see the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for $10 and include a round trip bus ride and entrance to the game.
The buses will leave from Minné parking lot at 5:30 p.m.
There are only 100 tickets. They will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis in the UPAC Office and Student Union Desk.
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| Rochester Center Presents a National Expert on Counterterrorism |
Winona State University-Rochester Center presents Visiting Scholar Series Lecturer Michael Hurley on Feb. 1, at 11 a.m., in the University Center Rochester Hill Theatre.
Hurley, an Edina, Minn., native, spent 21 years working as CIA directorate of operations. He specializes in conflict areas and served in U.S. interventions in Haiti, Bosnia and Kosovo. He was assigned on two occasions to the National Security Council to direct activities surrounding the Dayton Peace Accords and as director for the Balkans.
During the Clinton administration, Hurley was an advisor to national Security Advisor Sandy Berger and President Clinton.
In late 2001, Hurley visited Afghanistan and led CIA personnel and U.S. Special Forces against al Qaeda and the Taliban. He was the lead coordinator for "Operation Anaconda," the largest military campaign against al Qaeda.
Hurley has developed a reputation as a national expert on counterterrorism. His career spans command of U.S. forces deployed in the most hostile regions of the world in the battle against al Qaeda, to the highest policy making circles of the U.S. government.
This lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (507)281-7770.
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| WSU Holds New University Visioning Conference |
Winona State University invites students, staff, faculty, administrators and partners to participate in a one-day New University Visioning Conference: Implementing the Vision, on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in the WSU Maxwell Leadership Center.
The vision for a New University has been in the creation process for the past 18 months. Work groups designed plans this fall for implementing the major initiatives identified throughout the year.
Participants in the conference will plan how to sequence the implementation of the varied initiatives considering the projected available resources and priorities. The first part of the day will provide opportunities for all to see, feel and explore the Winona Experience through examples and real stories. Implementation plans will show how the Winona Experience can be created for all students, and the broader community.
The afternoon section of the conference will be spent in dialogues to gather insight from participants about how best to implement the vision to assure greatest value and benefit for students, university employees and the community.
To register, interested individuals should send their name and e-mail address to newu@winona.edu, or call Mary Hundt by Jan. 26, at 507-457-5004. All participants are asked to commit to the full day of the conference. The event will be available on streaming video for those who can't attend the conference for the full day. |
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