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SUMMARY:"Echoes on the Water" Book Talk & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Join author and veteran Jim Crigler for a presentation on his new book\, “Echoes on the Water: A Veteran’s River Mission to Heal the Wounds of War.” \n\n\n\nFollowing Crigler’s talk\, we invite you to join us for refreshments and a book signing in the Science Laboratory Center Atrium. Copies of “Echoes on the Water” will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. It is also sponsored by the Department of History & Legal Studies. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\n“Echoes on the Water” focuses on Crigler’s 2017 solo canoe trip of the entire length of the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca\, Minnesota\, to New Orleans\, Louisiana. \n\n\n\nThe 2\,300-mile journey was a powerful mission of honor\, raising awareness for Vietnam War Gold Star Families who had been forgotten for decades. \n\n\n\nJim’s story captures the resilience of a soldier-turned-civilian determined to shine a light on the sacrifices of others. \n\n\n\nWith raw honesty and vivid detail\, “Echoes on the Water” blends adventure\, military memoir\, and heartfelt reflection on the lasting wounds of war. \n\n\n\nThe book offers eye-opening insights into the struggles and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and Gold Star families as well as a message of hope\, healing\, and the enduring power of service. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\nJim Crigler is a decorated Vietnam combat veteran who bravely served as an army helicopter pilot in the Central Highlands of Vietnam from 1971-1972. \n\n\n\nHe is a dedicated community activist\, public speaker\, and the author of “Mission of Honor: A Moral Compass for a Moral Dilemma.” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue (Book Talk)\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue (Book Signing)\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/echoes-on-the-water-book-talk-signing/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,History & Legal Studies Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Herrera":MAILTO:hannah.herrera@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:An Evening with John Green
DESCRIPTION:On Nov. 6\, join us at 7pm for a presentation and moderated Q&A with internationally best-selling author John Green on his current book\, “Everything Is Tuberculosis.” \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to attend a book signing after the event. Copies of “Everything Is Tuberculosis” will be available for purchase. No other books or memorabilia will be signed. \n\n\n\nTickets are $10 for WSU students\, $20 for WSU faculty and staff\, and $25 for the public. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Duran Family Speaker Series. \n\n\n\n\n\n    Learn More about the Duran Family Speaker Series\n\n\n\n\n\n    Get Tickets to This Event\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/an-evening-with-john-green/
LOCATION:Harriet Johnson Auditorium\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Events & Traditions,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Micalone":MAILTO:george.micalone@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Turning Point USA Talk with Dani Lindsay
DESCRIPTION:The Turning Point USA student club will host speaker Dani Lindsay from the American Conservation Coalition. She will give a talk titled\, “Title IX and Protecting Women’s Sports.” \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\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/turning-point-usa-talk-with-dani-lindsay/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Teva Feit":MAILTO:teva.feit@go.winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Earth Talks: Nutrient Reduction Science & the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
DESCRIPTION:Join the Geoscience Department for a discussion as part of the Earth Talks Speaker Series. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, guest speaker Justin Watkins from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will overview Minnesota’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) as well as regional studies specific to southeast Minnesota.  \n\n\n\nHe’ll also discuss how nutrients travel in the environment and what current efforts exist to reduce nutrient pollution. \n\n\n\n    Learn More about the Earth Talks Speaker Series\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/earth-talks-nutrient-reduction-science-the-minnesota-pollution-control-agency/
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="Blandine Berthelot":MAILTO:bberthelot@winona.edu
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UID:10001358-1763474400-1763478000@www.winona.edu
SUMMARY:TED Talk Tuesday: International Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring TED Talk-style event where international students will share their stories\, experiences\, and perspectives. \n\n\n\nCelebrate culture\, connect across differences\, and learn from the diverse voices that make our community unique. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life & Development\, the Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence\, and Student Senate. \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/ted-talk-tuesday-international-voices/
LOCATION:Solarium\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Clubs & Activities,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life,Student Senate,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jovita Light":MAILTO:jovita.light@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:"The State of Being Stuck" Talk with Ben Orlin
DESCRIPTION:Join Ben Orlin\, author of “Math with Bad Drawings\,” for a presentation titled\, “The State of Being Stuck.” \n\n\n\nWith his signature humor\, storytelling\, and hand-drawn cartoons\, Orlin will explore the idea of “learning to glory in the state of being stuck\,” exploring how struggle can lead to discovery. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. It is also sponsored by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. \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/the-state-of-being-stuck-talk-with-ben-orlin/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Mathematics & Statistics Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Errthum":MAILTO:eerrthum@winona.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000
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UID:10001366-1763641800-1763647200@www.winona.edu
SUMMARY:"The Unlikely Friendship of Math & Science" Talk with Ben Orlin
DESCRIPTION:Join Ben Orlin\, author of “Math with Bad Drawings\,” for a presentation titled\, “The Unlikely Friendship of Math and Science.” \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Orlin will explore how these 2 disciplines work together\, why their partnership works so well\, and how even the most “useless”-sounding mathematics often become the key to real-world discoveries. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. It is also sponsored by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. \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/the-unlikely-friendship-of-math-science-talk-with-ben-orlin/
LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Mathematics & Statistics Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Errthum":MAILTO:eerrthum@winona.edu
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UID:10001359-1763650800-1763654400@www.winona.edu
SUMMARY:"Corporate Sustainability" Talk with Geoscience Alumna Anna Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Join WSU Geoscience alumna Anna Blitz as she shares her journey to becoming Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at The Wendy’s Company.  \n\n\n\nShe will discuss leading the Good Done Right program and how she integrates food and “foodprint” initiatives to create measurable environmental and social impact. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\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/corporate-sustainability-talk-with-geoscience-alumna-anna-blitz/
LOCATION:SLC 120\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Geoscience Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blandine Berthelot":MAILTO:bberthelot@winona.edu
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