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WSU TODAY
April 29, 2005
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April 29 |
- Darrell W. Krueger Library "Naming 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 Leadership Institute Holds First Session |
Winona State University's fifth annual, award-winning Leadership Institute holds its first session June 19-24, and includes new sessions for seventh and eighth grade students.
WSU's Leadership Institute for High School Students includes students from 46 different high schools in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and recently received the 2004 Creative Noncredit Program Award of Excellence for the Mid-America University Continuing Education Association.
Model Legislature, the first session for the Leadership Institute, directed by the Minnesota State Legislator Gene Pelowski, aims to further students' leadership skills through the institute's outdoor teambuilding and challenge activities, while also increasing their knowledge of legislation processes.
Model Legislature costs $499, which includes room, meals, a laptop computer to use, materials and activities.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens curriculum, which develops students' personal and interpersonal leadership skills, is the focus behind the interactive High School Leadership Program offered July 10-15. The program includes outdoor teambuilding and challenge activities including a service project and canoe trip on the Root River. The cost is $399 and includes room, meals, materials and activities.
The latest addition to the Leadership Institute program, the Middle School Leadership program for the seventh and eighth grades, also enhances self-confidence and personal and interpersonal leadership skills through the development of their listening and verbal communication skills. References to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens aids participants in identifying their personal values and priorities. The cost is $349 and includes room, meals, materials and activities.
A $100 scholarship may be available based on student's school and community activities. Scholarship applications can be downloaded at www.winona.edu/aceed/leadership, or can be requested when registering.
For more information, contact Ann MacDonald, amacdonald@winona.edu. |
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| WSU College for Kids Program Offers Classes |
Winona State University's College for Kids program takes place July 11-15, and July 18-22, with classes offered at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Registration begins May 16. Students currently in grades 3-8 who have been recommended by a teacher, principal or counselor are eligible for the program. They can choose to attend one or both weeks.
Dr. Bill Murphy, director of College For Kids, says the program challenges, develops and nurtures students who have outstanding abilities, high motivations and strong interest.
"Winona State University College For Kids offers courses taught by expert professionals in a non-residential program on the Winona campus," said Murphy. Many new courses have been added for this year, while popular courses from previous years are included in the offerings.
Catalogs have been distributed in area schools; however, there are copies still available by request. Scholarship requests are included with registration materials in the catalogs. Donations for scholarships are welcome and may be sent to WSU College For Kids, Somsen 109, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987.
For additional information, or to request a catalog, contact Dr. Murphy at 457-5698, or jmurphy@winona.edu. Catalogs are also available in the College For Kids office, located in Somsen 109, or at www.winona.edu/ACEED/CFK/CFK/.
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| Recital Features WSU Chamber Winds |
The WSU Chamber Winds recital is scheduled for 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 promotion 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 promotion 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 the GRSF website at www.grsf.org or by phone at 651-209-6689.
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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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 registration 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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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" June 10-11; "Exploring the World of Dreams" June 17-18; "Program Development and Grant Writing" July 22-23; "Current and Emerging Issues in Child Abuse" October 7-8; "Courtroom Decorum: Effective Communication in Court Related Matters" October 14-15; "Discovering Diversity in Southeastern Minnesota" October 21-22; "Viewing Life Anew: A Myers-Briggs Approach to Understanding Self and Others" March 31-April 1, 2006,; "Life Coaching: Interpersonal Effectiveness" April 7-8, 2006, and "The Different Faces of Addiction: Chemical Dependency and Diversity" on April 21-22, 2006. |
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