WSU Today

11/30/04

Tuesday	Nov. 30	Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's University WSU Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m., Art Tye Lounge, Kryzsko Commons Watkins Gallery Senior Exhibition: "Catharsis," (Nov. 30-Dec. 6) Resume Workshop, led by Communication Studies Prof. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest, 5:30 p.m., Baldwin Lounge, Purple Rooms International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) aromatherapy fundraiser,11 a.m.-3 p.m., Kryzsko Lower Hyphen Teddy Bear Fundraiser (sponsored by Phi Theta Chi sorority),10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen
Wednesday	Dec. 1	New University Brown Bag Dialogue: Emerging Ideas, Noon, Maxwell Teleconference Center (Winona), GL332 (Rochester) and streaming video NORML Table Display, Kryzsko, Lower Hyphen NORML weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Student Union German Roundtable Meeting, 1 p.m., Blue Heron (1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month) River Focus 2004 Meetings Noon-1:30 p.m., Luncheon, Rooms E, F and G,  Kryzsko Commons; presentation by John Anfinson, author of The River We Have Wrought 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., dance performance, exhibits and photographs by first-year WSU students 2:15 – 4:15 p.m., discussion of soon-to-launch WSU Center for Mississippi River Studies, Rooms E, F and G "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre Math Education Presentations, "Technology and Mathematics Education,"  Speakers, Megan Allen, Angie Meyerhofer and Darcy Wilkinson, 4-5 p.m. (refreshments at 3:30 p.m.), Gildemeister 156 10 Days of Giving, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WSU Bookstore Teddy Bear Fundraiser (sponsored by Phi Theta Chi sorority),10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen National AIDS Awareness Day Presentation, 6 p.m., Student Union Stage
Thursday	Dec. 2	NORML film presentation: Reefer Madness, 8 p.m., Student Union English and Philosophy Departments Open House,  2-4 p.m., Minné Hall, third floor "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre "WSU Business Speaker Series," Mark Baker, president and CEO of Gander Mountain Corporation, 6 p.m., Science Laboratory Center auditorium Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 7:30 p.m., Somsen Auditorium ASO meeting, 6:30 p.m., Art Tye Lounge, Kryzsko Commons 10 Days of Giving, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WSU Bookstore International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) aromatherapy fundraiser,11 a.m.-3 p.m., Kryzsko Lower Hyphen Teddy Bear Fundraiser (sponsored by Phi Theta Chi sorority),10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen
Friday	Dec. 3	Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota State Mankato, 8 p.m., McCown Gym "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre Art Department Senior Exhibition Reception, 4:30-8 p.m., Watkins Gallery 10 Days of Giving, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WSU Bookstore Teddy Bear Fundraiser (sponsored by Phi Theta Chi sorority),10 a.m.-3 p.m., in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen
Saturday	Dec. 4	"The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre Handel's Messiah "Sing-In," 7 p.m., Somsen Auditorium
Sunday	Dec. 5	"The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre WSU Piano Ensembles, 4:30 p.m., PAC-Recital Hall

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Events and Reminders

WSU and Dozens of Local Agencies Plan Center for Mississippi River Studies

Winona State University hosts "River Focus 2004,"an event for WSU faculty to partner with area river agencies on how to develop a new interdisciplinary program focused on the Mississippi River, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from Noon-4:15 p.m., on the WSU Campus

Agencies such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Army Corps of Engineers and several universities will take part in the event. These river experts will help WSU faculty shape the WSU Center for Mississippi River Studies, which the university plans to begin in Fall 2005.

One program of the center is an interdisciplinary living and learning program comprised of five river courses and co-curricular activities that will be available to 25 selected students who will live in the same residence hall. They will take a set of five courses focused on the Mississippi River, including English composition, American history, photography, biology and a fifth course which would require a student to analyze how each of these subjects are related. This set will fulfill 17 hours of WSU university studies requirements. Drake Hokanson, coordinator of River Focus 2004 and chair of the steering committee for the Center for Mississippi River Studies, said this style of learning is beneficial for students.

"Students realize that the world is interdisciplinary. Why shouldn't education also be interdisciplinary," said Hokanson. "When students have the opportunity to see these things as a whole, rather than as components, then really neat things can happen for them."

Several faculty members are working on the logistics behind implementing the interdisciplinary program. Students will register for this program in spring 2005.

WSU Hosts Messiah Sing-In

Winona State University's concert choir collaborates with the Central Lutheran Church of Winona to present George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" for the 13th consecutive year, Saturday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., in WSU's Somsen Auditorium.

Many different choirs from the Winona area will combine to form a massed choir. During the evening, the Senior Choir and Youth Choir of Central Lutheran will share the stage with singers from Winona Senior High School, Peter Schleif, director; the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church Choir, James Ballard, director; the WSU Concert Choir and Women's Chorus, Dr. Mechell, director; the McKinley United Methodist Church Choir, Jonelle Moore, director; the First Congregational Church Senior Choir, Nasalie Schoen, director; the Handbell Choir of Central United Methodist Church, Norma Duden, director; and the WSU Flute Choir, direct by Zoe Shepherd, the WSU Oratorio Chorus, directed by Dr. Mechell, will also be participating.  Many of the choirs will also be performing one selection of their choice.

Professional instrumentalists from the community will accompany the performance. The vocal soloists for the evening will be sopranos Hope Anderson and Ruby Oian and tenors Bryan Mechell and Cor Franson.

Throughout the past years, Dr. Mechell has invited several area conductors to share their directing talents in the performance. This year's guest conductors are Dr. Patrick O'Shea, of Saint Mary's University, and James Ballard, of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

The "sing-in" concept, introduced by Dr. Mechell, is unique because the audience is invited to sing along with the choirs. They are encouraged to bring their own music score to the concert, or they may also purchase music at the door. Hardt's Music Store representatives will be in attendance for anyone wishing to purchase a score. As there are no tickets necessary for this event, a free-will offering will be taken.

New University Brown Bag Dialogue: Emerging Ideas

The New University Brown Bag Dialogue discusses the topic of Emerging Ideas.  The goal is to identify the tremendous ideas from various individuals and departments and find a process to follow up on this growing list.  The Brown Bag Dialogue is Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Noon, in Maxwell Teleconference Center (Winona), GL332 (Rochester) and as streaming video.

WSU Bookstore Offers 10 Days of Giving Sale

The annual 10 Days of Giving Sale will be held at the WSU Bookstore, Dec. 1-10, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.  Bring in four non-perishable, canned or boxed food items, and receive 20% off any purchase of WSU-logo clothing and gifts, gift books and giftware throughout the store. All food will be donated to the 10 Days of Giving Food Drive to benefit Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf.

German Roundtable Group Meets This Week

Join  the German Roundtable group, Wednesday, Dec. 1, for an informal conversation in German.  The group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, at 1 p.m., at the Blue Heron. 

IABC Presents Aromatherapy Fundraiser

The Internation Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will have aromatherapy products on sale, Tuesday, Nov. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen.  The majority of products are $5 or less.

Comm Club Sponsors Resume Workshop

Comm Club is holding a resume workshop, Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m., in Baldwin Lounge, Purple Rooms.  The workshop is led by Communication Studies Professor Dr. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest.

Dr. Rahoi-Gilchrest will be explaining how to best showcase work experience, course work and volunteer/extracurricular activities. Students should bring their laptop to the workshop, as well as a copy of a current resume. 

Everyone who attends will receive a CD of resume templates, answers to frequently asked questions and tips for compiling the best resume possible. For more information, contact Comm Club at commclub@webmail.winona.edu.

WSU Theatre and Dance Department Presents: The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told

The Winona State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Most Fabulous Story Every Told, Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 1-5, at 7:30 p.m., in the WSU Performing Arts Center (PAC) black box theatre. In addition, there is a matinee performance on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. Visiting Assistant Professor Antonia Sophia Krueger will direct the production, which includes gay and gender-related themes. The scenic design is by Assistant Professor Peggy Sannerud, costumes are created by staff costumer Susan Bratt and lighting is done by WSU student Jamin O'Malley.  This production is recommended for mature audiences only.

Tickets cost $5 for WSU students and seniors citizens and $7 for the general public. The PAC box office will be open Monday-Friday, Nov. 29-Dec. 3, from noon-5 p.m. The box office will also open one hour before each performance.  Call the WSU box office at 507-457-5235 for ticket information.

Gander Mountain CEO Speaks at WSU Business Series

Delta Sigma Pi, a professional fraternity at Winona State University, presents the first "WSU Business Speaker Series" as part of their professional events for the fall 2004 semester.  Mark Baker, president and CEO of Gander Mountain Corporation, will be the first speaker in the series beginning Thursday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., in the Science Laboratory Center auditorium. Baker was appointed president and CEO of the corporation in September 2002. 

Gander Mountain is a specialty retailer offering outdoor sports merchandise, with a particular focus on hunting, fishing and camping. The company has expanded its store base from 26 stores to 66 stores in nine states and is traded on the NASDAQ exchange. Prior to joining Gander Mountain, Baker was chief operating officer at Home Depot.

For more information, contact Joe Factor, Delta Sigma Pi, at 454-2297 or 952-221-7774.

Teddy Bear Fundraiser Helps Victimized Children

Phi Theta Chi sorority is sponsoring a Teddy Bear drive for the Winona Police Department, until Friday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m, in Kryzsko Lower Hyphen. The sorority is selling Teddy Grams for $1  in the lower hyphen and all of the proceeds will be used to buy teddy bears to be given to children in the Winona community that are victims of domestic violence.

Watkins Gallery Presents Senior Exhibition

Watkins Gallery presents “Catharsis,” a Senior Exhibition, from Nov. 30- Dec. 6. The reception is Friday, Dec. 3, 4:30-8 p.m., in the Gallery. All are invited to attend this capstone event for graduating Seniors.

Shamila Amarasekera exhibits graphic design and photomontage fine art works. Ryan Corfits is showing sculptures and drawings and Dorianne McCreary exhibits paintings.  Click here to see the artists' sample work.

Watkins Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, from 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.

Biology Students Seek Volunteers for Atkins Study

Several seniors working on a capstone/research project are looking for volunteers to participate in their study of the Atkins diet.  In the study, participants are assigned to an Atkins based diet that is primarily foods rich in saturated fats, including mammalian meats such as beef and pork, or a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats, including seafood and poultry. From this study, the students hope to learn the effects of saturated fats versus polyunsaturated fats on total cholesterol, triglycerides (HDL & LDL) and ketones. They also hope the data will determine how to improve the lipid lowering ability of the Atkins diet.

The study will be conducted over a period of four weeks, beginning the week of Jan. 10 and ending on Feb. 11. The participants will be asked to attend two brief informational meetings, one on Dec. 17, the other in mid-January. The benefit of participating in this study is not only weight loss, but free data regarding cholesterol level, a lipid analysis record, a caloric intake record and the book, The Atkins Essentials.

The study is under the supervision of Ted Wilson, biology. For more information, contact Tonya Pleschourt at tjplesch8670@webmail.winona.edu, or phone at 507-301-8395.

Mass Media Research Group Seeks Participants

A WSU Mass Media research group is discussing racial bias in the media and is looking for minorities as well as Caucasians to participate in a focus group on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 3:30 p.m. Free pizza and soda are available. The discussion will last 30 to 45 minutes.  The first ten responses will be accepted.  For more information, e-mail cosbykids@hotmail.com, and a reply via e-mail will be sent indicating the exact location, somewhere on campus.

Diaper Days Fundraiser for Women’s Resource Center

Kappa Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, in conjunction with the Women’s Resource Center of Winona, is offering a fundraiser, through the month of November, to help end domestic violence and sexual assault. Kappa Mu Chapter is asking for donations of disposable diapers in medium and large sizes. Donations can be brought to the department of nursing office in Stark Hall, Room 303.

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