WSU Today

12/2/04

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
  • Jefferson's Taco Bar fundraiser: all-you-can-eat tacos (sponsored by Habitat for Humanity), 9-11 p.m., $6
  • WSU Greek Council T-Shirt Sale, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Somsen Hall

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
  • WSU Video Game Club All-Night Party, 7 p.m., Student Union

Sunday

 

Dec. 5
  • "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., PAC-Black Box Theatre
  • WSU Piano Ensembles: "Holiday Memories," 4:30 p.m., PAC-Recital Hall
  • Jazzathon Fundraiser (featuring all six of WSU’s jazz ensembles)
    4- 9 p.m., Black Horse Bar and Restaurant, Hwy. 61, Winona

Events and Reminders

 

WSU Music Department Presents "Holiday Memories"

The Winona State University Department of Music presents "Holiday Memories," a program by the WSU Piano Ensemble, Sunday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center.  Directed by Barbara DuFresne, the Piano Ensemble provides students the opportunity to experience and perform piano music for more than one player. 

In addition to duets and two-piano music, a trio and three quintets are scheduled to perform. From arrangements of traditional carols to jazz variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," 16 piano ensembles will create a holiday mood and bring on remembrances of holidays past.  For more information, contact DuFresne at 507-457-2910 or by email at bdufresne@winona.edu.

 

WSU Hosts Messiah Sing-In

Winona State University's concert choir collaborates with the Central Lutheran Church of Winona to present 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.

 

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.

 

IABC Presents Aromatherapy Fundraiser

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

 

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.

Dr. Dan Lintin, Andy Waldron and the cast from The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told will be having an informative post-show discussion about the relationship between issues covered in the play and the WSU and Winona communities; the discussion follows the opening night production, on Dec. 1, at approximately 10 p.m.

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.

 

NSCS Helps National Guard Members

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is hosting a support drive for the soldiers who are in the Army National Guard. NSCS would like to provide necessities as well as treats to the guard members. Any individual interested in giving to the soldiers can drop off supplies to the box labeled "Gifts for Soldiers," in the Education Office, Gildemeister Hall, Room 152. The supplies will be sent on Saturday, Dec. 4, so the supplies need to be dropped of on Friday, Dec. 3, by 10 a.m.

 

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.

 

Habitat for Humanity Sponsors All-You-Can-Eat Tacos

Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a Jefferson's Taco Bar fundraiser, on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 9-11 p.m. The cost for all-you-can-eat tacos is $6.  Buy tickets at the door or from Habitat members. Tickets are also being sold Thursday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Lower Hyphen of Kryzsko.

 

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.