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SUMMARY:Earth Talks: The Curse of the Dinosaur Mummy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Geoscience Department for a discussion as part of the Earth Talks Speaker Series. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, “The Curse of the Dinosaur Mummy\,” WSU Geoscience Professor Dr. W. Lee Beatty will discuss the discovery of a dinosaur “mummy” by a team of Winona State alumni and students in 2024. \n\n\n\nThe remarkably preserved skin of the Edmontosaurus fossil offers rare insights into dinosaur biology and evolution. \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, the dinosaur mummy\, still in its sandstone block\, will arrive at its new home at Winona State\, where it will be carefully prepared\, studied\, and put on display for students\, researchers\, and the community to experience firsthand. \n\n\n\nDiscover how such extraordinary fossils help bring prehistoric life into sharper focus. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about the Earth Talks Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                        \n            \n\nAbout Dr. W. Lee Beatty\n\n\n\nDr. W. Lee Beatty is a Professor and Chair of the Geoscience Department at Winona State University.  \n\n\n\nHe earned bachelor’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Earth Science from Penn State University and a PhD in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory\, he joined the faculty of Winona State in 2008. \n\n\n\nFor more than a decade\, his work has focused on dinosaur ecosystems. And since 2013\, he has led paleontology digs in North Dakota’s famous Hell Creek Formation\, helping to bring the world of the dinosaurs to life for hundreds of families\, fossil enthusiasts\, and undergraduate students. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/earth-talk-the-curse-of-the-dinosaur-mummy/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Earth Talks,Geoscience Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="W. Lee Beatty":MAILTO:wbeatty@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Discussion Panel on Local Flora & Fauna
DESCRIPTION:Join the College of Science & Engineering for “Flora and Fauna Behaving Badly in Winona County\,” a panel inspired by this year’s Common Book\, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law\,” by Mary Roach. \n\n\n\nExperts will share stories and insights about invasive species\, poisonous plants\, and surprising animal encounters. \n\n\n\nLearn how they manage the real-world challenges of a natural world that doesn’t always “play by the rules.” \n\n\n\n    Learn More about This Year’s Common Book\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/discussion-panel-on-local-flora-fauna/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Common Book,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blandine Berthelot":MAILTO:bberthelot@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Earth Talks: Preparing for a Geoscience Career
DESCRIPTION:Join the Geoscience Department for a discussion as part of the Earth Talks Speaker Series. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, “Preparing for a Career in the Geosciences\,” guest speaker Shanna Schmidt will explore how to launch and grow your career in the geoscience field. \n\n\n\nShe’ll also break down the licensure process in Minnesota and the advantages of becoming certified through the American Institute of Professional Geologists. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about the Earth Talks Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/earth-talks-preparing-for-a-geoscience-career/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Earth Talks,Geoscience Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="W. Lee Beatty":MAILTO:wbeatty@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Dr. Dawn Quigley Keynote Talk & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Dawn Quigley\, acclaimed author and educator\, to campus on Oct. 21. \n\n\n\nDr. Quigley\, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe\, will discuss her work that centers on the importance of Indigenous voices in children’s literature. Her work also highlights the power of stories to shape identity\, belonging\, and education. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to attend a book signing of Dr. Quigley’s work following the talk. Copies of her books will be available for purchase at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the WSU Foundation\, the Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence\, the Department of Elementary Education\, and the Indigenous Relations & Programming Committee. This event is also in collaboration with WSU’s Turtle Island Student Organization. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/dr-dawn-quigley-keynote-talk-book-signing/
LOCATION:Great River Ballroom\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Education,Colleges,Early Childhood & Elementary Education Department,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Anderson":MAILTO:jlanderson@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:"Venus of Mars" Film Screening & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Watch a special 20th anniversary screening of “Venus of Mars.” Then attend a Q&A with filmmaker Emily Goldberg\, Venus De Mars\, and Lynette Reini-Grandell. \n\n\n\nThis documentary follows pioneering transgender musician Venus De Mars\, the lead singer of the glam rock band “All The Pretty Horses.” Watch as she and her wife navigate love and gender at the turn of the 21st century. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the departments of English and Women’s\, Gender & Sexuality Studies. \n\n\n\nThis event is also sponsored by the Advocacy Center of Winona and WSU’s PRISM student organization. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/venus-of-mars-film-screening-q-a/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,English Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life,Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Higl":MAILTO:ahigl@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with Author Darius Atefat-Peckham
DESCRIPTION:Spend the evening with Darius Atefat-Peckham\, author of “The Book of Kin” and “How Many Love Poems.” Darius will read from his award-winning work as part of the John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the following WSU departments: English\, Ethnic Studies\, Global Studies & World Languages\, Political Science\, and Public Administration. \n\n\n\nThis event is also sponsored by WSU’s Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about the Great River Reading Series\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                        \n            \n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\nDarius Atefat-Peckham is an Iranian-American poet and essayist.  \n\n\n\nDarius is the author of “The Book of Kin\,” which won the 2023 Autumn House Poetry Prize\, and a chapbook titled “How Many Love Poems” (Seven Kitchens Press\, 2021). He is also the editor of his mother\, Susan Atefat-Peckham’s\, posthumous poetry collection\, “Deep Are These Distances Between Us.” \n\n\n\nIn 2018\, he was selected by the Library of Congress as a National Student Poet. In this role\, he traveled across the Midwest to teach middle and high school students about the concurrence of grief and joy in literature. \n\n\n\nDarius grew up in Huntington\, West Virginia\, attended Interlochen Arts Academy\, and received his BA in English and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Harvard. He is currently a Poetry Fellow at the Michener Center for Writers in Austin\, Texas. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/book-talk-with-author-darius-atefat-peckham/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Events & Traditions,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Cumberland":MAILTO:dcumberland@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Meet Common Book Author Mary Roach
DESCRIPTION:Meet Mary Roach\, author of this year’s Common Book\, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.” \n\n\n\nKnown for her best-selling books on the quirky corners of science\, Roach brings both humor and insight into her subjects\, making complex topics engaging and approachable. She plans to discuss her work\, answer questions\, and connect directly with readers. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about This Year’s Common Book\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                        \n            \n\nAbout Mary Roach\n\n\n\nMary is considered one of the most entertaining science writers today. She has written for National Geographic\, Wired\, and The New York Times Magazine\, among others\, and her TED talk made the TED 20 Most Watched list.  \n\n\n\nShe has also been a guest editor for Best American Science and Nature Writing\, a finalist for the Royal Society’s Winton Prize\, and a winner of the American Engineering Societies’ journalism award. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/meet-common-book-author-mary-roach/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Common Book,Events & Traditions,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blandine Berthelot":MAILTO:bberthelot@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Common Book Author Keynote
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Common Book author Mary Roach to campus on Oct. 27. \n\n\n\nMary will be sharing some of her recent work related to her book “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law\,” especially about the complicated relationships between humans and other animals. She plans to share her latest research with us. \n\n\n\nMary is considered one of the most entertaining science writers today. She has written for National Geographic\, Wired\, and The New York Times Magazine\, among others\, and her TED talk made the TED 20 Most Watched list.  \n\n\n\nShe has also been a guest editor for Best American Science and Nature Writing\, a finalist for the Royal Society’s Winton Prize\, and a winner of the American Engineering Societies’ journalism award. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about This Year’s Common Book\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/common-book-author-keynote-2025/
LOCATION:Harriet Johnson Auditorium\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Common Book,Events & Traditions,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Higl":MAILTO:ahigl@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Evening with an Entrepreneur: Tyrre Burks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring talk with WSU alumnus Tyrre Burks ’10\, founder and CEO of Players Health. \n\n\n\nFrom student to CEO\, Tyrre will share his successes\, his setbacks\, and how you can use your own Winona State experience to build the career you’ve always dreamed of. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the College of Business. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                        \n            \n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nTyrre Burks was born and raised in the south side of Chicago\, where his love of sports began. Tyrre came to Winona State University for his studies and to play collegiate football\, where he excelled as a wide receiver until his graduation in 2010. \n\n\n\nFrom athlete to entrepreneur\, Tyrre was motivated to found Players Health\, a company designed to protect the well-being of young athletes. Players Health provides risk training\, insurance\, and safety solutions to sports organizations to help manage risk and create a safer environment for young athletes. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Players Health sold $7 million in insurance policies; in 2024\, it topped $40 million. Already one of the top 10 providers of youth sports insurance\, Players Health serves 60% of U.S. youth soccer teams and more than 50\,000 teams across sports in North America. Last December\, Players Health closed a $60 million funding round\, securing a solid foundation for the company’s next stage of growth. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/evening-with-an-entrepreneaur-tyrre-burks/
LOCATION:College of Business Engagement Center\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Business,Colleges,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Miner":MAILTO:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu
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