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April 21, 2005
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April 21 |
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Residential College International Music Series presents: Winona Gamelan Ensemble, 7-9 p.m., Lourdes Hall, North Lounge
- Women's Softball vs. SW Minnesota State, 2 p.m., Maxwell Field
- Great River Reading Series: William Least Heat Moon, 7 p.m., Maxwell Leadership Center
- Black Cultural Awareness Associtation: Winona State Idol, 7 p.m., East Cafe, Krysko Commons
- College of Science and Engineering and American Society for Quality present: "Sharing Quality Improvement Tools between Industry and Health Care," Noon-5 p.m., Maxwell Leadership Center and Science Laboratory Building
- A Speakers Challenge, 4:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
- A Discussion on the Ramifications on Ending the Embargo on Cuba, 7 p.m., Stark Auditorium
- "Empty Bowls" fundraising project, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Heron.
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April 22 |
- Celebration of the Book presents: Emilio DeGrazia: "Rethinking the Book: Passages of Power," 4 p.m., Library
- Student Senate Presidents' Reunion, 5:30 p.m., Kryzsko Commons
- Guster Concert, 7:30 p.m., McCown Fieldhouse
- Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra, with special guests, Richard and Mary Hammergren, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
- Counselor Educating Department Workshop: "Methamphetamine and Club Drugs," 4-10 p.m., University Center Rochester, CF 206/208
- Application deadline for the Global Exchange Program at Soonchunhyang University, South Korea
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April 23 |
- Winona Earth Day Organization Event Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., WSU campus
- Counselor Educating Department Workshop: "Methamphetamine and Club Drugs," 4-10 p.m., University Center Rochester, CF 206/208
- Baseball vs. Upper Iowa, 1 p.m., Loughrey Field
- Women's Tennis, NSIC Championships
- Senate President Meeting, 9 a.m., Maxwell
- Cal Fremling Book Signing, 11 a.m., SLC
- Video Game Club All-Night Meetings, 7 p.m.-4 a.m., Kryzko Commons Student Activity Center
- Department of Composite Materials Engineering Annual Open House, 1 p.m., Stark Hall, Room 103
- Biology Club Plant Sale, 1-3 p.m., New Science Auditorium
- Video Game Tournament, 7 p.m., Student Union
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April 24 |
- Art Club Museum Bus Tour, 8 a.m., Watkins Hall
- WSU Bands in Concert, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center Main Stage
- WSU Piano Ensembles, 4:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
- Women's Tennis NSIC Championships
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News and Events
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WSU Presents Economic Summit |
Winona State University's Leadership Institute and the College of Business present the fifth annual Economic Summit on Thursday, April 28, from 8 a.m.-noon, in Maxwell Leadership Center.
The Economic Summit, which features two guest speakers, focuses on the current national, state and regional economies. Business and government leaders, human resource professionals, small business owners, elected officials, nonprofit administrators and educators are encouraged to attend.
Chris Farrell, economics editor for the nationally syndicated radio program Sound Money, speaks at the Summit at 8:20 a.m., on "Will Baby Boomers Bust the Economy?"
Farrell previously was the host for public television's personal finance program Right on the Money and has more than 25 years of experience in economics and personal finance journalism.
Tom Gillaspy, Minnesota State Demographer since 1979, speaks at 9:35 a.m., on "Economic and Demographic Trends in Minnesota." He previously was demographer at the Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California.
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Composite Engineering Program Presents Miller Brothers Lecture Series |
Winona State University's Composite Materials Engineering Program presents the Miller Brothers Lecture Series, "Computational Materials: Multi-scale Modeling of Nanostructured Materials," Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 3:30 p.m., in Stark Hall, room 106. There is a reception preceding the seminar at 3 p.m., in Stark Hall, room 101.
The guest speaker for this seminar is Thomas S. Gates of the NASA Langley Research Center, Mechanics of Structures and Materials Branch in Hampton, Va.
Thomas Gates is the acting branch head and senior materials research engineer at NASA Langley Research Center in the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Branch. Gates¹ current research topics include computational materials, nanotechnology, aging, accelerated test methods, and long-term durability. The author of over 40 archived journal publications and three edited volumes, Dr. Gates serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Composite Materials and Experimental Mechanics.
Thomas Gates received his Ph.D. from Purdue University, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in 1989. Prior to joining NASA, Dr. Gates worked at Rockwell International, North American Aircraft Operations, in the Advanced Structures and Methods group. He is an active member in the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Society of Experimental Mechanics, American Society for Composites, and the American Society for Testing and Materials.
For more information, contact the Winona State Engineering Department and Composite Materials Technology Center, at 457-5685, or www.winona.edu/engineering. |
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Counselor Education Department Presents Workshop Series |
The Winona State University Counselor Education Department announces their 2005/2006 Rochester-based workshop series. These workshops offer students, graduates and community professionals the opportunity to explore topics that impact society. Participants have the opportunity to complete continuing education requirements by attending these workshops.
The workshop series include: "Understanding Mobbing/Bullying in Schools and in the Workplace" on June 10-11; "Exploring the World of Dreams" on June 17-18; "Program Development and Grant Writing" on July 22-23; "Current and Emerging Issues in Child Abuse" on October 7-8; "Courtroom Decorum: Effective Communication in Court Related Matters" on October 14-15; "Discovering Diversity in Southeastern Minnesota" on October 21-22; "Viewing Life Anew: A Myers-Briggs Approach to Understanding Self and Others" on March 31 and April 1; "Life Coaching: Interpersonal Effectiveness" on April 7-8 and "The Different Faces of Addiction: Chemical Dependency and Diversity" on April 21-22. |
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| WSU Bands in Concert to Perform |
Winona State University presents the WSU Bands in Concert Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m., in the Peforming Arts Center Main Stage.
The concert features the WSU Wind Ensemble and the WSU Symphonic Band, both directed by Donald Lovejoy.
The concert is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.
The WSU Wind Ensemble performs: Sinfonia, by Gaetano Donizetti; Fantasy, by Ty Alan Emerson (Adam Davis, soloist); Music in the Air!, by Alfred Reed and Danza Final, by Alberto Ginastera. Adam Davis is also a featured alto saxophone soloist.
The WSU Symphonic Band performs: Mock Morris, by Percy Grainger; Children's March, by Percy Grainger; Second Suite in F, by Gustav Holst and American Overture, by Joseph Jenkins. Band alumni are also joining in this Symphonic band performance.
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| WSU Presents Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra Concert |
The Winona State University Department of Music presents the Jazz Ensemble, directed by Rich MacDonald and the Chamber Orchestra, directed by Paul Vance Friday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater.
The concert's special guest artists are Mary Hammergren and Richard Hammergren.
The concert features several arrangements from Dick and Mary Hammergren's professional careers in the Los Angeles television and recording studios, performed by Winona State students in a "first-ever at WSU" studio orchestra format.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.
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| Hispanic Association of Students Holds Elections |
The Hispanic Association of Students is holding elections Monday, April 25, at 8:15 p.m., in Purple Room 104, of Kryzsko Commons.
The following positions are available: vice president, latin dance chair/fundraising chair, treasurer, webmaster and social chair.
All students are welcome to apply; an interest in spanish is needed.
Applications are due Sunday, April 24 and can be emailed to LJLoger7554@webmail.winona.edu.
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| Great River Reading Series Presents Writer William Least Heat-Moon |
Winona State University presents writer William Least Heat-Moon as he reads from his work, as the finale to the 2004-05 John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. The reading takes place Thursday, April 21, at 7 p.m., in the Maxwell Leadership Center.
Heat-Moon is known as one of the nation’s preeminent travel writers. His first book, Blue Highways, an account of his journeys on America’s rural back roads, came out in 1983 and was on the New York Times best seller list for almost a year. His second book, published in 1991, was PrairyErth: A Deep Map, an in-depth look at a county in Kansas. In 2001, he published River Horse: A Voyage Across America, an account of a 5,000 mile journey from the Atlantic at New York Harbor in hopes of reaching the Pacific. The book is full of adventures on the rivers and lakes of the interior, as well as encounters with people along the way and musings on America’s most famous explorers, from Henry Hudson to Lewis and Clark. The Cleveland Plain Dealer called this book a “voyage full of imagery, insight and appreciation.”
William Least Heat-Moon’s appearance at WSU is sponsored by the WSU Residential College. For more information, contact Drake Hokanson at 457-2981, or DHokanson@winona.edu. |
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| WSU Celebration of the Book Presents Emilio DeGrazia |
As the final event of Winona State University’s Celebration of the Book, Emilio DeGrazia, WSU professor emeritus, is presenting a lecture entitled “Rethinking the Book: Passages of Power” Friday, April 22, at 4 p.m., in the Library Athenaeum.
In addition, as part of this event, the winners of the WSU Student Book Collection Contest will be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
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 (CLAP) and is sponsored by Winona State’s English, History, Geoscience, Education and Art Departments; the Residential College; the WSU Library; the WSU Foundation; and Sutton Hoo Press. |
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| WSU Lyceum Series Presents Joe Chvala |
The Winona State University Lyceum Series presents Joe Chvala in residence, April 17-23; Chvala is artistic director of the Twin Cities company, "Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum."
As a prelude to the 2005-2006 Lyceum Series, Chvala will be working with WSU students in classes and rehearsals to create a piece for WSU Dancescape 2006. This choreographic excerpt from "MoJollnir" is a further exploration of Chvala's work that was performed at the opening celebration of the New Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.
In addition to master classes for students, Chvala presents a free public lecture and demonstration in Phelps Dance Studio Tuesday, April 19, at 11 a.m.
Chaval will return with the "Flying Foot Forum" to perform a full evening show on the WSU Performing Arts Center Main Stage as a part of the 2005-2006 Lyceum Series April 12, 2006.
Mike Steele of the Star Tribune says of Chvala's work: "This is fierce exhilarating dance-making, a connecting of ancient Norse myths with the industrial rhythms of our time, of pure energy with intellectual provocation."
These events are sponsored by the WSU Lyceum Series, and the Department of Theatre and Dance.
For more information contact Gretchen Cohenour, professor of dance, at 457-5230.
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| Department of Engineering Announces Open House |
The Winona State University Department of Composite Materials Engineering is hosting their annual Open House Saturday, April 23, at 1 p.m., in Stark Hall, Room 103.
The event will have an overview of the program and of the WSU admission procedures, presentations by composite materials engineering graduates and tours of the facility along with demonstrations.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Carol O' Laughlin at 457-5685.
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| Scholarship Opportunities in South Korea |
The Global Exchange Program at Soonchunhyang University is offering a study abroad experience for Winona State students that includes Global Studies classes in English, instruction in Korean, the chance to live in the “English Village” and intern as a “Cultural and Language Ambassador.”
Through this structured program, students receive a stipend for interaction with Korean students. Both the international and Korean students gain cross-cultural understanding that goes well beyond the possibilities of a traditional classroom. Winona State students pay their regular tuition and receive approximately $125 per week for interning. Upon their arrival to Soonchunhyang University, each student is also reimbursed $800 for flight.
Application deadline for fall semester is extended to April 22.
For more information contact Linda D'Amico, ldamico@winona.edu |
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| WSU Hosts Women's Golf Fundraiser |
Winona State University is hosting the third annual Women's Golf Fundraiser May 7, at 1 p.m., at Cedar Valley Golf Course.
The tournament includes 18 holes of golf with a golf cart and prime rib buffet dinner. The event is a 4-person scramble with net scoring and the committee will handicap the teams.
Registration deadline is for the first 100 players (25 teams) and the price is $70 dollars per player. Players may form their own teams; however, singles, twos and threes are encouraged to register. The committee will help form teams for those without teams of four.
The tournament prizes include: six team prizes valuing over $1,000 and pin event awards of $200 in gift certificates for men's long drive on hole one, long putt on hole three, women's long drive on hole five, long putt of hole seven, long putt on hole nine, women's closest to pin on hole eleven, long putt on hole 13 and closest to the pin on hole fifteen. There are also raffled prizes including over $2000 in prizes from sponsors such as: Cedar Valley Golf Course, Federated Insurance, Wenburg Insurance Associates, Northland Golf and Ski, Merchants National Bank, Coulee Golf Bowl, Festival Foods, Coffee Mill Golf Club, New Prague Golf Club and the Warrior Golf Team.
Each participant also receives a golfer gift pack worth a $100 sponsored by Northland Golf and Ski, SL Designs and the Warrior Golf Club.
Additional events include: out-drive the coach on hole one, hit-the-green on hole four, hit-the-green on hole fifteen.
Return entry forms to Rod Sines, at Cedar Valley G. C., P.O. Box 1148, Winona, MN 55987 or call, at 457-3129 or to Robert Newberry, at Somsen 101C, or call, at 457-5621.
Entry form inlcudes player, phone number, and handicap or average 18-hole score.
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