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March 4, 2005
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March 5 |
- Music Department Scholarship Auditions
- Conference Services presents: "We Each Have a Story: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Science and Life," 8:15 a.m.-2:20 p.m., Heintz Center, Rochester
- WSU-RC Counselor Education Department, Workshop Series, "Group Play Therapy in Schools and Community Agencies," 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Coffman Building, Rooms 206/208, University Rochester Center
- Men's Basketball Conference Tournament, Bemidji State vs. Northern State, 2 p.m., McCown Gym
- Men's Basketball Conference Tournament, Winona State vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4 p.m., McCown Gym
- Student-directed plays: "After Magritte" and "No Exit," 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center D.B.M Black Box
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March 6 |
- Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Championship game, 2 p.m., McCown Gym
- PALS Weekend Begins
- Wind Ensemble, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Main Stage
- Symphonic Band, 4 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Main Stage
- Eating Disorders Awareness Week presents: Beth Dodler-Zieke: “Healthy Eating~Healthy Image,” 7:30 p.m., Maria Hall
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News and Events
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| WSU Presents Student-Directed Plays |
Two Winona State University student-directed plays, "After Magritte" and "No Exit," perform Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center D.B.M Black Box.
There is free admission and each show is roughly an hour long with a ten-minute intermission in between.
The first show, "After Magritte," written by Tom Stoppard, is directed by junior theater major Gregory Jennings. "After Magritte” is a British comedy about a case of mistaken identity.
The second show, "No Exit," written by Jean Paul Sartre, is directed by junior theater major Allison Engelsma. "No Exit” is an existential drama that takes place in hell.
Seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. The house will open at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Meggan Massie at MMMassie4487@webmail.winona.edu. |
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| Theatre and Dance Department Sponsors Theatre Trip |
The Theatre and Dance Department is sponsoring a trip on Saturday, April 9, to see a performance of Shakespeare's "As You Like It," at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis.
Money is due Thursday, March 10. The cost is $20 or $25 for students and $25 or $30 for non-students. The slightly higher price buys a slightly better seat at the theatre.
Make checks out to David Bratt and deliver to the THAD Department office, in the Performing Arts Center, Room 215.
The bus leaves the rear of the Performing Arts Center, at 10 a.m. and the matinee performance begins at 1 p.m. After the performance, the group travels to the Mall of America until 7 p.m. Arrival time in Winona is shortly after 9:30 p.m.
The play: "Twists and turns abound for all in the uncharted territory of the Forest of Arden," says the Guthrie publicity machine, "where some of Shakespeare's most beloved characters stumble into a world of unfamiliar temptation and risk, experiencing life's joys, frustrations and complications of love."
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| WSU "Celebration of the Book 2005" Presents Wayne Wiegand |
| Winona State University's "Celebration of the Book 2005" series presents Dr. Wayne Wiegand Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m., in the Library Athenaeum. He will speak about his research titled "Books on Trial: A Witch Hunt in America's Heartland and a Nation's Response, 1940-1943."
The Athenaeum is located on the south side of the second floor of the library. It will seat approximately 60 people.
Wiegard's presentation focuses on the August 17, 1940, Oklahoma City police raid of a bookstore. In this raid, the police seized thousands of books and pamphlets, and arrested 20 people (including bookstore customers),who were then charged with violating the state's criminal syndicalism law. Four proprietors were eventually tried and sentenced to 10 years in prison, not
for anything they did, but for what they sold in the bookstore. At their trials, the state relied almost exclusively on the books and pamphlets, reading to the juries for hours. Ultimately the convictions were reversed, but only after a nationwide protest from organizations and individuals
across the country including: Eleanor Roosevelt, Woody Guthrie, Arthur Miller, Dashiell Hammett, the NAACP, ACLU and most of the publishing industry.
Wiegand co-edited Print Culture in a Diverse America, which was awarded the 1999 Carey McWilliams Award for scholarly contribution to multicultural literature. He is currently writing a book, Main Street Public Library: Books and Reading in the Rural Heartland, 1876-1956, and coauthoring another with Shirley Wiegand, Books on Trial: A Witch Hunt in America's Heartland and a Nation's Response, 1940-1943. He is also coauthoring a third book with Sarah Wadsworth on the Woman's Library at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair; researching a fourth book tentatively titled The American Public School Library: A History, and editing a series of essays titled Women in Print Since 1876 for the University of Wisconsin Press. He has written and edited scholarly publications and lectured widely on the topic of print culture and the history of American libraries.
The "Celebration of the Book" is a semester-long event intended to highlight the importance of the book as both an object and a cultural wellspring. It has been organized by the Consortium for Liberal Arts Promotion and is sponsored by WSU's Departments of English, History, Geoscience, Education and Art; the Residential College; the WSU Library; the WSU Foundation and Sutton Hoo Press.
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| WSU, Central Elementary School Partnership: Preparing for Life on the Playground |
| The third session in the Winona State University and Central Elementary Partnership Program series is Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m., at Central Elementary School.
The presentation, "Preparing for Life on the Playground," is led by Doug Callahan, chair of the WSU department of physical education.
In this session the nature of the playground and children are examined, along with societal changes over the last 30 years. In addition, practical suggestions are offered to assist parents in promoting a positive experience for their children.
The program, "How Parents Help Kids, Teachers and Schools," emphasizes specific skills, understandings and projects so that parents can work with their children to encourage a love of learning in the home.
The program is one of several partnership relationships being explored by WSU and the Winona Area Public Schools.
All sessions are free and open to the public.
Child care is provided during the presentations. To register for child care, call 457-9550. |
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| Warriors for Life Presents Sally Winn |
| Sally Winn, vice president of Feminists for Life, is presenting, on Monday, March 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., in the East Hall of Kryzsko Commons. Her talk, "Refuse to Choose: Reclaiming Feminism, "emphasizes pro-life views from a feminist perspective, with a question and answer session following.
Winn has chaired on the National Pro-Life Democrats Committee and was a board member of the Feminism and Nonviolence Studies Association and the Susan B. Anthony List. The event is sponsored by Warriors for Life and is open to the public.
For more information, contact Cathy, at CEDoyle1548@webmail.winona.edu. |
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| Delta Phi Epsilon Candlelight Vigil |
| The sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority and WSU Health Services are hosting their annual candlelight vigil to promote awareness, recognition and prevention of eating disorders Tuesday, March 8, at 5 p.m. The vigil consists of speakers, personal stories and a time for remembrance of family and friends suffering from eating disorders.
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders promotes a positive body image, encouraging healthy living and recognizing the plight of people with eating disorders nationwide.
This event is free and open to the public. All donations will go to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders charity fund.
Anyone who is attending is asked to bring a candle to the vigil. |
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| WSU Hosts LunaFest Film Festival |
LunaFest, a festival of films made by women about women, makes its Winona State University debut on Friday, March 4, from 7-9 p.m., in the WSU Science Laboratory Center Auditorium.
LunaFest consists of seven short films, ranging from eight to 27 minutes, with work by the 2004 independent film winners who cover topics including women's health, cultural diversity, body image, sexuality and spirituality.
Winona State University's Women's Studies program sponsors the film festival, which has won a range of internationally-recognized Indie film awards.
Tickets are available at the door beginning at 6:15 p.m., the day of the festival, and cost $7.
For more information, contact Tamara Berg, tberg@winona.edu, or for a complete film listing, visit www.lunabar.com/lunafest/.
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| Alumni Society Requests Nominations |
The Alumni Society requests nominations for various awards of distinction.
The Alumni Society recognizes individuals that have brought honor to themselves and to the WSU community by nominating outstanding alumni and friends of the University for the following awards: Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Young Alumni.
The criteria for each award are as follows:
Distinguished Alumni Award: a graduate of Winona State University, 35 years of age or older, demonstrated outstanding personal and professional achievements, demonstrated commitment to community service, loyalty to WSU, and may not be an employee of WSU during the past three years
Distinguished Service: maintains a significant relationship with Winona State University as demonstrated by commitment of time, talent and or resources and may not be an employee of WSU during the past three years
Distinguished Young Alumni Award: a graduate of Winona State University, 34 years of age or younger, demonstrated outstanding personal and professional achievements within 10 years of graduation from WSU, demonstrated commitment to community service, loyalty to WSU and may not be an employee of WSU during the past three years.
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| WSU Conferencing Services Host Crohn's Disease Conference |
Winona State University's conferencing services presents, "We Each Have a Story: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Science and Life," a conference for patients, families, nurses and allied health, on March 5, from 8:15 a.m.-2:20 p.m., at the Heintz Center, in Rochester.
The conference covers topics on research and medication, nutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, coping, Crohn's Disease in children, women's issues, massage and Tai Chi for stress management.
The conference is sponsored by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and coordinated by Winona State University Conferencing Servies.
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| WSU Holds Tonic Sol-Fa Concert |
Tonic Sol-fa, an a cappella quartet, performs at Winona State University on Friday, March 4, at 8 p.m., in Somsen Auditorium.  Tonic Sol-fa, formed in 1997, is group of four men using only their voices and a tambourine in their often improvisational performances. They were named one of the top five must see groups in America by Campus Activities Today Magazine and were nominated multiple times for the "Entertainer of the Year" award by the National Association of Campus Activities.
Appearing with such acts as "Weird" Al Yankovic, Shawn Colvin, Herman's Hermits and Lonestar has boosted their album sales and enabled them to independently release their newest compact disc in 2001 to hundreds of Midwestern outlets and radio stations.
The New York Times described Tonic Sol-fa's sound as "a vocal kaleidoscope Šunique to the human voice." Their all-vocal performances usually include impromptu performances from audience members.
"If you're looking for a stoic, non-energetic, non-humorous concert then don't look here," said Tonic Sol-fa members.
The opening act for Tonic Sol-fa is a local a cappella group, Hear and Now.
General admission is $10, and $3 for WSU students with a student identification card. Tickets are on sale from 9 a.m.-Noon in: the WSU Music Office, located in WSU's Performing Arts Center, Room 146; at the Student Union desk in Kryzsko Commons;by phone, 457-2907; or at Hardt's Music in downtown Winona, 115 E. third Street.
For more information, contact the Department of Music office, between 9 a.m.-Noon, at 457-5250.
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