Friday

Oct. 22

• WSU-RC Counselor Education Department, Workshop Series, 4-10 p.m., AT 103
• Benefactor Recognition Dinner, 6 p.m., Kryzsko Commons
• Science Lab Center Dedication
• 9:30 a.m.-noon, Laboratory Demonstrations and Tours
• 1:30 p.m., Entertainment, Bard Scholarship Trio
• 2 p.m., Formal Dedication
• Lois Quam, guest-scholar, “Chronic Care: Responding to the Challenge with Innovative Solutions,” 10 a.m., PAC Recital Hall
• Soccer vs. Wayne State, 6 p.m., Maxwell Field at Midwest Wireless Stadium
• Volleyball vs. Minnesota State Moorhead, 7 p.m., McCown Gym

Saturday

Oct. 23

• WSU-RC Counselor Education Department, Workshop Series, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., AT 103
• Scholarship Recognition Breakfast, 8 a.m., Lourdes Hall
• Women's Soccer vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 3 p.m., Maxwell Field at Midwest Wireless Stadium
• Winona Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., PAC Main Stage
• Video Game Club All-Night Party, 7 p.m.-4 a.m., Student Activity Center

Sunday

Oct. 24

• Rock for Choice Concert, Rascals, 5 p.m.-midnight; potluck 5 p.m., $5

Events and Reminders

WSU Department of Special Education Offers Free Reading Tutoring

The WSU Department of Special Education seeks school aged children to enroll in its School After School Reading Tutorial Program from Jan. 18 through April 26, 2005.  The Orton Gillingham Reading Approach will be used.  This is a very carefully sequenced program with a strong phonetic-linguistic instructional aspect that recent national research has identified as one of the more effective approaches for students with reading difficulties. Students should be in grades three through ten, have average or higher abilities, yet be experiencing difficulty mastering reading and spelling skills.  Free, forty-five minute lessons will be scheduled at 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

Lessons will be taught by teachers-in-training under very close supervision by course instructors.   School After School is conducted for the purpose of training teachers in the use of successful reading strategies.  As such, school-aged children applying for the program must meet the above criteria.  For more information about enrolling in this program, please contact Nancy Sears at 507-288-5271 (nsears@thereadingcenter.org) or Jan Pickart at 507-457-5535 (jpickart@winona.edu).

New University Offers Grants

The New University will be the result of the collective efforts of students, staff, faculty, and partners across the WSU community.  Proposals are requested from departments, units, cross-departmental collaboratives, or student organizations for funding to support efforts that will move forward the implementation of the Winona Experience.  

Funding up to $8,000 per grant can be requested for New University implementation and planning efforts across campus. Click here for the Request for Proposals (RFP) guidelines.  Proposals may be submitted any time through this academic year.  Contact Carol Anderson (canderson@winona.edu) or Nancy Peterson (npeterson@winona.edu) for information.

Panel Discusses "The U.S. Election and the World" at WSU

Three Minnesotans with extensive international background discuss "The U.S. Election and the World" with Winona State University students, Tuesday, Oct. 26, at  7 p.m., in WSU's East Hall of Kryzsko Student Union.  The first member on the panel is Ambassador Arvonne Fraser who is a former U.S. Representative to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and an Emeriti Fellow at Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Arlen Erdahl also takes part in the panel discussion. He is a former Republican U.S. Congressman from Minnesota's first district; a former Peace Corps, Department of Energy, and a Minnesota International Health Volunteers administrator; as well as the current president of a firm specializing in trade with China and members of the United Nations Association of Minnesota.

Frank Wright, the third panel member, is a former Minneapolis Star Tribune Washington bureau chief, managing editor and associate editor/foreign correspondent (1984-1998).  Wright has reported from more than 60 countries, including many assignments in the Middle East. Wright is currently affiliated with the Minnesota International Center.

The panel discussion is sponsored by the Global Village Living and Learning Community of the Residential College, the global studies program and the political science department.  This event is free and open to the public.

Student Senate Supplemental Elections Scheduled

Student Senate supplemental elections have been scheduled to fill the open positions in the senate. On Nov. 9, the following positions are open for a vote: one junior senator position, one College of Nursing and Health Sciences position, two College of Education positions and two graduate student positions.  Individuals interested in this rewarding work should pick up an application in the student senate office, in Kryzsko Commons. Student senators experience government in action at the state capitol, as well as at the university level. Applications are due Nov. 2, at noon.

KQAL Seeks Radio Host

KQAL is looking for a radio host for the WSU Spotlight show, Wednesday nights, at 6:30 p.m.  The position calls for someone looking to break into radio.  The host would interview pre-arranged guests and entertain the community with what's making news on the WSU campus.  Broadcasting and Mass Communications students are urged to get involved, but all students are welcome and no experience is necessary.  For more information, contact Landon Evanson (LDEvanso7859@webmail.winona.edu).

Study Abroad in the Republic of Korea

Soonchunhyang University in Asan, Republic of Korea, offers a study abroad exchange for WSU students. Register and receive Global Studies credits. Participate as a cultural ambassador through internships that provide room and board in Asan. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15.  For more information, call Linda d'Amico  at 457-2517.

Video Game Club Sponsors All-Night Party

The Video Game Club is sponsoring an all-night party on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.-4 a.m., in the Student Activity Center.  There is no admission fee, and everyone is encouraged to bring whatever game systems and games they want. In addition, students should bring  their own food, drinks (no alcohol), pillows and blankets.