WSU Today
11/05/04
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Events and Reminders |
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Travel to
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WSU faculty, staff, emeriti, their families and other friends of the
university are invited to travel to The cost is about $1225 per person (based on double occupancy in the hotel
room), and no more than $1325. The group must consist of at least 10 people
in order to get this rate; more than this number have already expressed
interest. The trip occurs immediately following the end of Spring semester.
The group leaves the Twin Cities airport on Monday evening, May 9, 2005, and
would leave London's Heathrow airport around noon on Wednesday, May 18.
For more information, contact David Bratt, preferably by email, dbratt@hbci.com. An initial payment of $200
will be due Nov. 15. |
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Art Faculty
Exhibition Continues |
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Winona
State University Faculty Exhibition 2004 continues in Watkins Gallery
through Nov. 18. Mary Coughlan exhibits prints from copper plate
etchings with images based on shell fossils. Rodney Nowosielski also shows
prints as well as computer-manipulated photo images. Kelly Jean
Ohl’s expressive ceramic forms are installed on one wall, and some of
Anne Scott Plummer’s figurative sculptures have been wood-fired. Seho Park
exhibits large, gestural acrylic paintings of landscapes, the figure,
and objects. Don Schmidlapp’s ephemeral graphite, pastel, and oil paintings
capture a sense of deep space within the landscape. Watkins
Gallery is located on the WSU campus in Watkins Hall, on the corner of Winona
and King streets. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m., and
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call 457-5395, or email aplummer@winona.edu. |
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NSCS
provides input on the New University Proposal |
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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is meeting in the Maxwell
Leadership Center on Monday, Nov. 8. In addition to the general meeting, Dr.
Carol Anderson, New University Planning Coordinator, is speaking. Dr.
Anderson will discuss various topics, such as "Creating a Legacy through
the New University," and she is also treating NSCS members to
pizza. The pizza is served at 7:45 p.m., then a short general meeting
at 8:00 p.m., followed with the dialogue about the future of WSU. To
read more about the proposal, visit: http://www.winona.edu/newuniversity/. |
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Winona State University presents "Through American Indian Eyes:
Genocide of a Culture" Friday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to Noon, at the WSU
Maxwell Leadership Center. This presentation is part of the 2004-2005
University and Community-wide Multicultural Series for connections to the New
University. Following the presentation, there will be lunch, afternoon talking points
and strategic planning in academic colleges to connect with major initiatives
of the New University. The presentation will discuss the fate and healthy
survival of American Indian cultures. Various constituencies of WSU and of
the surrounding community have encouraged interactive dialogue to address the
issues impacting the prosperity of American Indian populations. Tentatively, Saturday, Nov. 6, is being planned to continue with a Seminar
on Wheels and Tour of the Rez/Fond du Lac Reservation and Fond du Lac
community to make meaningful connections with native elders and Native
American activists who bring real histories to help us deal with issues of
cultural and historical bias as they affect human lives and their access to
societal freedom and liberty. The diversity curriculum discussion is open to the public at no cost. To
sign up for travel to the Fond du Lac Reservation, contact Maudie Williams at
mwilliams@winona.edu. |
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eLearning
Discussion Scheduled:
"Are Our Students Ready for Online Learning? Are We?" |
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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. |
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Attend the Malaysian Dinner and enjoy authentic Malaysian
cuisine and cultural performances. Click here for the complete menu and
events. |
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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. |
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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/. |
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Join WSU alumni, students, parents and friends as the WSU
Warriors take on |
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WSU
Cross Cultural Students Sponsor Global Awareness Day |
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The Cross Cultural Outreach program, within the office of International
Services, is collaborating on Nov. 5 with schools in |
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Memorial
Pool Programs and Hours |
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Click here and
get Memorial Pool's programs and hours. |