WSU Today

11/03/04

Wednesday

 

 

Nov. 3
  • New University Brown Bag Dialogue: "Culture of Learning," noon, Maxwell Teleconference Center/GL332/live streaming video
  • German Round Table meeting, 1 p.m., Blue Heron

Thursday

 

 

Nov. 4
  • In the Wake of Fascism Lecture/Film Series: "T.S. Eliot and Fascism," 7 p.m., Stark Auditorium

Friday

 

 

Nov. 5
  • "Are Our Students Ready for Online Learning? Are We?" discussion, 3-4:30 p.m., Stark 105 (Winona) and ST 108 (Rochester)
  • WSU-RC Counselor Education Department, workshop series: "Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health," 4-10 p.m., AT 103
  • Women's Volleyball vs. Bemidji State, 7 p.m., McCown Gym
  • WSU High School Honor Band Festival, featuring High School Honor Jazz Band and WSU Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., PAC Main Stage

Saturday

 

 

Nov. 6
  • WSU-RC Counselor Education Department, workshop series: "Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health," 9 a.m.-6 p.m., AT 103
  • Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota-Crookston, 3 p.m., McCown Gym
  • WSU High School Honor Band Festival, featuring High School Honor Band and WSU Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., PAC Main Stage
  • WSU Football Tailgate Party, 10 a.m., The Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

Sunday

 

 

Nov. 7
  • WSU High School Honor Band Festival, featuring WSU Bands, 2 p.m., PAC Main Stage

Events and Reminders

 

eLearning Discussion Scheduled: "Are Our Students Ready for Online Learning?  Are We?"

An informal discussion about online learning at WSU, "WSU Online: Are Our Students Ready for Online Learning?  Are We," is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5, 3-4:30 p.m., Stark 105 (Winona) and ST 108 (Rochester).  The discussion is moderated by Lee Gray (Chair of Educational Leadership and WSU Director of Graduate Studies), Colin Ward (Counselor Education) and Jeanette Karjala (Business Education).  All three panelists have years of experience teaching all three modes of technology-supported instruction: technology-enhanced traditional, fully distributed or "at a distance," and "blended" or "hybrid" courses.

This session begins with a discussion of the panelists' personal experiences with online teaching and learning, from developing courses to assessing student learning outcomes and everything in between. Focusing on both successes and challenges, the panel will respond to any question. This will be followed by a discussion of Winona State's institutional readiness for supporting online learning based on a number of criteria developed by Carol Twigg at RPI's Center for Academic Transformation. For more information: http://www.winona.edu/elearning/training/fes/fes.htm

Participants are asked to register for the event so it can be held in a suitable room. To register, go to the eLearning website and use the Calendar of Events (http://www.winona.edu/elearning/training/), send an email message to elearning@winona.edu or call 507-457-2900.

 

New WSU Ad Campaign Begins

Media placement of the new WSU ad campaign, focused on faculty excellence, includes print, radio and television ads began Nov. 1. WSU advertising is concentrated in Twin Cities media, as well as in Winona, Rochester and La Crosse. The first ad in the series features Richard Jarvinen, Mathematics and Statistics. A second ad will be created soon featuring another WSU faculty member, probably from Nursing and the WSU-Rochester Center.

The ads can be previewed on the WSU website by following the link below, or by clicking the "News/Events" tab on the WSU homepage and selecting the "2004 Advertising Link" from the menu on that linked page, or click here http://www.winona.edu/news/index_224.htm.

 

New Media Consortium Hosts Online Conference

From Nov. 16-19, the New Media Consortium (NMC) hosts an online conference on the topic of social computing or "the application of technology as a mediator of social interaction and collaboration" in academic and other contexts. The entire conference is held online, including numerous opportunities to interact with speakers and other attendees. Since WSU is a member of the NMC, interested individuals can register for the conference at the member rate of $125. Find more information and an online registration form at: http://www.nmc.org/events/social_computing_conf/.

 

New University Brown Bag Dialogue Explores the Culture of Learning

The Winona Experience is built on the blending of a culture of learning and a culture of community.  On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Noon-1:30 p.m. (Maxwell Teleconference, GL 332 in Rochester, or streaming video), the New University Brown Bag Dialogue explores what a culture of learning is and how to create a culture unlike that in any other college or university.  Click here to see the preliminary description of Winona State’s new culture of learning and the plans being developed.  Bring some thoughts about what a culture of learning will feel like and be like.  Learn what others have to say.  Be part of creating the culture that will become the New University.

 

German Round Table Meeting Scheduled

The next German Round Table meeting is on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m., at the Blue Heron. Join the group for an informal conversation in German. For more information, email Lilian Ramos, lramos@winona.edu.

 

Warrior Football Tailgate Party Planned

Join other WSU alumni, students, parents and friends as the WSU Warriors take on Concordia St. Paul University on Nov. 6, at the Metrodome, and enjoy the tailgate party at 10 a.m. in the Gopher VIP Tent located at the southeast corner of the Metrodome, under gate D.  Grilled chicken, burgers and brats, salads, cookies and beverages are available for $10 per person. Game tickets can be purchased at the gate for $10. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at vrader@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.

 

WSU Cross Cultural Students Sponsor Global Awareness Day

The Cross Cultural Outreach program, within the office of International Services, is collaborating on Nov. 5 with schools in Independence, Wis., to sponsor a Global Awareness Day.  More than 125 international students attending Winona State will travel to Independence to provide learning experiences that focus on understanding other cultures.

 

Study Abroad in Japan Still Available

There is still time for students to sign up for Study Abroad in Japan, for the spring semester. The semester begins in April and runs through the end of July. Students can take classes in English on an international campus and learn the Japanese language, while earning Global Studies credits. For more information, contact Dr. Akiko Sugiyama, in Minné 133, or phone 457-2460.

 

Memorial Pool Programs and Hours

Click here and get Memorial Pool's programs and hours.

 

New Biology Course Added

A new University Studies course, BIOL 109: Microbes and Society, has been included in the Spring 2005 course offerings.  It is a 3-credit, lecture only course and classified as Unity & Diversity: Science & Social Policy. Through lectures, assigned readings, Internet explorations, videotapes, writing assignments, and discussions, the course will explore the power of selected microorganisms and how this power has influenced history, medicine, economics, the environment, demography, the arts and individual human lives. The course is designed for biology non-majors.