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WSU TODAY
April 27, 2005
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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.
- EDUC 498 Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Informational Meeting, 6 p.m., Gildemiester Hall, Room 302
- Annual PL-QUAD Block Party, 4-10 p.m., King Street between Prentiss-Lucas Hall and the QUAD
- David Parnell Presentation: "Facing the Dragon," 7 p.m., Somsen Auditorium
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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
- WSU's Pop and R&B A Cappella group "Hear and Now" Auditions, 5-7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, practice room 163
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May 1 |
- WSU Chamber Winds Recital, 3 p.m., Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
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News and Events
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| WSU Chamber Winds Present Recital |
The WSU Chamber Winds is presenting a recital on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.
The admission charge is $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.
The WSU Chamber Winds, established in the fall semester of 2004, is the newest facet of the Winona State University band program. Comprised of ten student musicians under the direction of Donald Lovejoy, the WSU Chamber Winds functions as two standard wind quintets and as a combined ensemble. The Spring 2005 recital also includes a trio for oboe, English horn and bassoon.
The WSU Chamber Winds represents a cross-section of the Winona State campus. In addition to music majors, there are students from English, elementary education, pre-medicine and social work. These students are also active in such areas as women’s golf, crew, theatre, resident assistants and various campus club activities.
During Spring break of 2005, the WSU Chamber Winds traveled to central Minnesota high schools as part of a concert/clinic tour. Presenting seven performances, the ensemble made contact with approximately four hundred students in the fifth through twelfth grade.
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| The Great River Shakespeare Festival Tickets are Available at WSU |
Winona State University is a proud partner with the Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) and participates as one of the six organized street teams helping to publicize and sell tickets for the second season of this professional theatre group's performances.
Competitive ticket selling teams are organized to encourage increased ticket sales, which benefit Support Our Fine Arts (SOFA) with a $1 donation per ticket sold if at least 7,000 tickets are sold.
WSU has organized a ticket selling team, led by Tess Kruger, WSU VP of University Affairs. In the theme of Shakespearean times, WSU participants named its team "Team Buckingham."
Tickets can be purchased from WSU's Team Buckingham by contacting Tess Kruger via e-mail: tkruger@winona.edu. A Team Buckingham button is given to every person purchasing a ticket from the WSU street team.
The second season of GRSF is June 24-July 24, on the main stage of WSU's Performing Arts Center on campus, featuring the plays: Richard III and Much Ado About Nothing.
For more information on the five week schedule, or about the two plays being performed this season, visit www.GRSF.org. |
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| Prentiss-Lucas and QUAD Hall Councils Sponsor PL-Quad Block Party |
Prentiss-Lucas and QUAD Hall Councils are sponsoring the annual PL-QUAD Block Party Thursday April 28, from 4-10 p.m., on King Street between Prentiss-Lucas Hall and the QUAD.
This years theme is Rockin' the Block, and Jon Ferden is the honorary guest. Activities include: live music, volley ball tournement, prizes and a Chartwells grill-out.
The campus community is invited, and all events, other than the grill out, are free.
Official Block Party t-shirts can also be purchased for $1. |
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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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