BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//About - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:About X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.winona.edu/about X-WR-CALDESC:Events for About REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T235959 DTSTAMP:20261023T201610Z CREATED:20261023T180808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T201610Z UID:10002061-1792368000-1794873599@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote Student Poster Exhibition DESCRIPTION:See the creative work by Winona State Art & Design seniors to help get people in our community out to vote for crucial elections. \n\n\n\nThese students have joined the national Get Out the Vote campaign organized by Design for Democracy through the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Professional Association for Design. \n\n\n\nFor this year’s campaign\, AIGA is partnering with Nonprofit VOTE and the League of Women Voters to amplify its call for posters and ensure nonprofit organizations and election officials can access resources. \n\n\n\nThere will be a reception on Nov. 5 to connect with our student designers and other young creatives. \n\n\n\nGet Out to Vote posters designed by AIGA members are available for printing and public distribution by all. \n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibit\n\n\n\nThis exhibit is held in the Paul Watkins Gallery which is open from Oct. 19-Nov. 16. The Paul Watkins Gallery will be open every weekday (Mondays\, Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays from 9am-4pm; and Wednesdays from 9am-8pm). \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features creative works by the following students: \n\n\n\n\nEzri Bratrud ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nSpencer Briggs ’27\, Graphic Design major\n\n\n\nHailey Falat ’27\, Graphic Design major\n\n\n\nMei Foster ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nMarisa Halbach ’27\, Graphic Design major\n\n\n\nIzzy Huncker ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nNatalii Kramer ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nMaya Lauderdale ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nIzzy Richter ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nGrace Stephas ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\nWillie Winston ’27\, I-Design major\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibit is curated by Dr. Danilo Lj. Bojić\, Professor of Art & Design. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Design for Democracy\n\n\n\nDesign for Democracy is a committee part of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Professional Association for Design. \n\n\n\nDesign for Democracy believes that good design makes your choices clear. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, this committee continues to advocate for civic engagement through voter education\, registration\, and access. They turn design skills and aspirations into tangible actions that can make a difference. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/get-out-the-vote-student-poster-exhibition-2026/ LOCATION:Paul Watkins Art Gallery\, 225 W King St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Art & Design Department,Arts & Entertainment,Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Political Science & Public Administration Department,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/WSU-political-science-vote-stickers-feature-2016-09-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Danilo Bojic":MAILTO:dbojic@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T130000 DTSTAMP:20261008T163308Z CREATED:20261006T160416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T163308Z UID:10002021-1792666800-1792674000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Scrape the Plates DESCRIPTION:One lunch period every month\, we’ll collect leftovers and estimate how many people could have been fed to raise awareness about food waste. \n\n\n\nScrape the Plates challenges us to beat the previous month’s results and reduce waste across campus. This month\, we aim to waste less than 48 pounds of food. \n\n\n\nAdmission is one meal swipe into Jack Kane Dining Center. Guests without a meal plan may pay the gate price of $11.62 plus tax for lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/scrape-the-plates-oct-22/ LOCATION:Jack Kane Dining Center\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Housing & Dining,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/WSU-male-students-Jack-Kane-dining-center-food-feature-2023-02-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T175841Z CREATED:20260915T175840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T175841Z UID:10001930-1792670400-1792670400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Last Day to Enroll in the Mental Health First Aid Course DESCRIPTION:If you want to know how to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use challenge and to respond with confidence and compassion\, check out the Mental Health First Aid course. \n\n\n\nIn just 8 hours\, you’ll learn practical skills to support friends\, family members\, coworkers\, students\, and community members when they need it most. \n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for who wants to feel more prepared to support the people around them\, such as educators\, healthcare professionals\, leaders\, and community members. \n\n\n\nSept. 25 is the registration deadline for the hybrid cohort. \n\n\n\n Learn More about the Mental Health First Aid Course\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/last-day-to-enroll-in-the-mental-health-first-aid-course-hybrid/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Academics,Adult & Continuing Education,Health & Wellness,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/Pro-students-walking-neighborhood-houses-feature-2022-09-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Kiehne":MAILTO:jkiehne@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T161526Z CREATED:20260908T161525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T161526Z UID:10001919-1792679400-1792686600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Senior University: Democracy Challenged DESCRIPTION:Learn how important the 2026 midterm elections are and how it looks to test both the electoral systems in the United States and the depth of Americans’ confidence and commitment to democratic principles in the first part of this 4-part Senior University class. \n\n\n\nTaught by Jim Bromeland\, this session will allow you\, to explore topics such as lower voter turnout and declining public trust about government institutions that have been tracked by many scholars and global indices. \n\n\n\nThe course fee of $40 covers all class meetings. \n\n\n\nThis class is for older adults only. \n\n\n\n Register for This Class\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/senior-university-democracy-challenged-oct-22/ LOCATION:Pasteur 133\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:About,Leadership & Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/WSU-political-science-vote-stickers-feature-2016-09-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess Kauphusman":MAILTO:jkauphusman@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000 DTSTAMP:20261017T235117Z CREATED:20261014T170408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T235117Z UID:10002036-1792692000-1792697400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:"Understanding\, Recognizing\, & Addressing Implicit Bias" Training DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive campus training by Dr. Shakeer Abdullah focused on understanding\, recognizing\, and addressing implicit bias. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Winona State’s Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence as part of their Expanding Perspectives Speaker Series. \n\n\n\nThe Expanding Perspectives Speaker Series brings scholars\, educators\, advocates\, and community leaders to campus to engage the Winona State community in meaningful conversations about culture\, identity\, history\, equity\, and the issues shaping our world. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all Winona State students\, faculty\, and staff. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nAbout Dr. Shakeer Abdullah\n\n\n\nDr. Shakeer Abdullah brings more than 25 years of leadership experience\, including nearly a decade at the Associate Vice President and Vice President levels. \n\n\n\nHe champions best practices and believes strong teams are the foundation of success. \n\n\n\nHis leadership is informed by research\, hands-on practice\, and a rich range of professional and personal experiences. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/understanding-recognizing-addressing-implicit-bias-training/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/Dr.-Shakeer-Abdullah-min.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T201500 DTSTAMP:20260930T170712Z CREATED:20260930T170710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T170712Z UID:10002005-1792695600-1792700100@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:"Decoding the Driftless" Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of “Decoding the Driftless\,” a visually stunning documentary exploring the geology\, ecology\, wildlife\, and human stories of the Driftless Region. \n\n\n\nDiscover how this remarkable landscape was shaped and what makes the Driftless Region one of the most unique areas in the Midwest. \n\n\n\nFree popcorn will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the WSU Landscape Arboretum. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\n\n\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers and programs hosted at Winona State University do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the university or of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/decoding-the-driftless-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:About,Academics,Arts & Entertainment,Biology Department,Colleges,Landscape Arboretum,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/WSU-empty-auditorium-chairs-feature-2016-03-30.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Runck":MAILTO:arunck@winona.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR