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WSU TODAY
April 26, 2005
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April 26 |
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Student facilitated New University dialogue, 6-7:30 p.m., Student Activities Center, Art Tye Lounge, Kryzsko Student Center
- New University Brown Bag Dialogues: Arts Infused Campus, Noon, Maxwell Teleconference Center, GL 135 Rochester and streaming video
- Marty Lueck Presentation, 4 p.m., Student Activity Center, Student Union; reception, 3:30 p.m.
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Biology Club plant sale,10 a.m.-1 p.m., New Science Auditorium
- WSU Blood Drive, Noon-6 p.m., Student Union, Kryzsko Commons
- Baseball vs.UW-La Crosse, 6 p.m., Loughrey Field
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April 27 |
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April 28 |
- Leadership Institute and College of Business present: Economic Summit, 8 a.m.-Noon, Maxwell Leadership Center
- Composite Engineering Program presents Miller Brothers Lecture Series: Thomas Gates: "Computational Materials: Multi-scale Modeling of Nanostructured Materials," 3:30 p.m., new auditorium of the Science Laboratory Center; reception, 3 p.m.
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April 29 |
- Darrell W. Krueger Library "Unveiling Ceremony," 11 a.m., WSU Library
- Conundrum, Senior Art Show Reception, 4-7 p.m., Watkins Gallery
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April 30 |
- Winona Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center Main Stage
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News and Events
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New Univeristy Brown Bag Dialogue Focuses on an Arts Infused Campus |
The New University Brown Bag Dialogue for this week focuses on an arts infused campus Tuesday, April 26, at Noon, in the Maxwell Teleconference Center, GL 135 in Rochester, or by streaming video.
Individuals are invited to attend and explore the possibilities of this topic. |
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Athletic Training Club Sponsors Dunk Tank |
The Athletic Training Club is sponsoring a dunk tank Wednesday, April 27, from 10-2 p.m., in the courtyard in front of Memorial Hall.
The cost to attempt to dunk someone is $1.00 for two balls.
Individuals who wish to participate need to sign up in the athletic training room, at Memorial Hall, Room 140. Money is collected at this time to help ensure the dunkees will be at the tank.
The list of dunkees are: Professor Dawn Anderson; Professor Appicelli; Professor Kastello; Stacey Czaplewski, ATC; Brian Zeller, ATC; Shellie Nelson, ATC; Coach Reinardy, strength and conditioning coach, Tom Sawyer, head football coach; Mason Rebarchek, head track and field coach; Jennifer Cuculi, track and field assistant coach; Mary Rodell, graduate assistant women’s basketball; Kyle Poock, head baseball coach; Rick Rhone, soccer assistant coach; Rodger Riley, head women’s rugby coach; Connie Mettille, head volleyball coach.
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Marty Lueck, a successful intellectual property lawyer, and WSU alum and music major, is presenting Tuesday, April 26, at 4 p.m., in the Student Activity Center in the Student Union. The reception and refreshments are in the same location, at 3:30 p.m. Lueck has been named one of the top ten intellectual property lawyers in the country and his law firm, Cerisi, Kaplan, Robbins and Miller, is one of the top 20 law firms in the country.
Since many WSU students consider how their WSU degrees can be tailored for law school, Lueck discusses his transition from music major to lawyer and how specifically his WSU music degree helped prepare him for law school.
In addition, Lueck discusses how law school prepared him for becoming a lawyer, and he talks about some of his most interesting cases, including a case against Microsoft. Following the presentation, there is a Question and Answer Session for students interested in the field of law.
For more information about Mary Lueck, visit his web page and read his biography. http://www.rkmc.com/attorney.asp?bioID=467 |
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WSU Offers Study Abroad Opportunities in China |
Winona State University is offering a semester study abroad program at Hebei University of Technology, in Tianjin, China.
The program is intended for students interested in studying at Hebei University of Technology for a semester (14-15 weeks) or summer session (10 weeks). HUT is located in Tianjin, China’s third largest city and approximately 90 minutes from Beijing. HUT has over 25,000 highly qualified students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The program for Winona State students aims to introduce the students to the Chinese language, culture, society, international business and history. The program offers courses and tours to be listed in the curriculum. The estimated cost of the study abroad program is $5680 for the semester and $4800-5100 for the summer.
There are two basic modules for Winona State students to choose from: the language and culture module or the business module. Each module offers a variety of courses in English, basic Chinese, Chinese listening and speaking. The business module is offered only during full semesters.
For more information, contact Linda D'Amico, ldamico@winona.edu. |
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Watkins Gallery Presents “Conundrum” |
“Conundrum,” a Senior Show in Watkins Gallery, is open April 27 – May 5.
This event, featuring graduating studio art and art education seniors, is free and open to the public.
Maggie Doherty, Megan Gjersvig, Pat Ness, Ranea Peterson, Kellie Wenisch, Christine Wik and Molly Wiste are exhibiting paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.
Watkins Gallery hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. –4 p.m. and Wednesdays 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call 457-5395 or email aplummer@winona.edu. |
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Alumni Society Sponsors Ireland Trip |
The Winona State University Alumni Society is sponsoring a trip to Ireland Sept. 9-17, including four nights at Kilkenny and three nights at Killarney.
The $1699 per person trip includes round-trip transatlantic air transportation, seven nights first-class hotel accommodations, full Irish breakfast daily, transfers between the airport and hotels, deluxe motor coach transportation throughout the program with an experienced and knowledgeable Irish driver/guide, luggage handling and related tipping, and local government and hotel taxes, with optional excursions available.
Kim Dehlin Zeiher, WSU director of alumni relations, said traveling to the two Irish cities is an "exciting opportunity" for Winona State alumni, family and friends.
"Kilkenny is a city rich in historic ambience," said Zeiher, "where the past lingers in the city's narrow alleyways surrounded by picturesque medieval buildings. The town of Killarney will enchant," added Zeiher, "with the spectacular scenery of mystical lakes and mountains."
Space for the trip is limited and early sign up is encouraged.
"Because of the excellent price," said Zeiher, "and the popularity of the program, we encourage you to reserve space with Global Holidays as soon as possible."
For additional information, contact Global Holidays at 952-918-8950 or at 1-800-842-9023, or Kim Zeiher at kzeiher@winona.edu. |
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Leadership Institute and College of Business Present 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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WSU Presents Third Nanotechnology Lecture |
The Winona State University College of Science and Engineering, in cooperation with the Rushford Institute for Nanotechnology, presents the third lecture, in a three part series, on nanoscience and engineering.
Dr. Thomas S. Gates, acting branch head and senior materials research engineer at NASA Langley Research Center in the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Branch, presents “Computational Materials: Multi-scale Modeling of Nanostructured Materials,” Thursday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m., in the new auditorium of the Science Laboratory Center. A reception begins at 3 p.m.
At NASA, Dr. Gates’ activities have focused on basic and applied research in the area of constitutive model development for advanced materials including polymers, polymeric composite materials and nanostructured materials. 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 currently serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Composite Materials and Experimental Mechanics.
Dr. 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 their Advanced Structures and Methods group.
He is an active member of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM), American Society for Composites (ASC) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
The nanotechnology lectures are part of the Miller Brothers Lecture Series at WSU, which was established in 1994 to recognize distinguished scholars in composite materials and to bring these scholars to WSU campus for an opportunity to interact with students, faculty and composite engineers and scientists in the Winona area. |
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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 includes: "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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