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SUMMARY:"History of Latinx Community Building in the Midwest" Keynote
DESCRIPTION:This talk featuring Dr. Sergio Gonzalez—Assistant Professor of History at Marquette University—will explore themes of resilience\, identity\, belonging\, and community-building in Latinx communities across the Midwest. \n\n\n\nHe’ll also discuss how Latinx histories shape the present and future\, highlighting traditions of collective organizing and civic engagement. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to Winona State students\, faculty\, and staff\, as well as community members. \n\n\n\n    Register for This Event\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/history-of-latinx-community-building-in-the-midwest-keynote/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,History & Legal Studies Department,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Martin Lopez":MAILTO:tara.martinlopez@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:"The Librarians" Screening & Guest Panel
DESCRIPTION:Watch a screening of “The Librarians\,” an award-winning documentary that follows librarians and community members as they combat book bans and censorship. Then attend a Q&A panel with librarians and library advocates. \n\n\n\nSnacks and beverages will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to everyone\, in person and via Zoom. \n\n\n\n    Join Zoom Meeting\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-librarians-screening-guest-panel/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Education,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,English Department,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Library,Student Life,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Olson":MAILTO:kayla.olson@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:WSU Colleges Food Drive Competition
DESCRIPTION:Make an impact at Winona State by joining the WSU Colleges Food Drive Competition—a friendly\, campus-wide competition that brings students\, faculty\, and staff together to support our community.  \n\n\n\nThroughout March\, each College will collect donations and compete to see who can make the biggest impact. \n\n\n\nThis food drive will help stock and raise money for our on-campus food shelf\, the Warrior Cupboard. \n\n\n\nHow It Works\n\n\n\nDrop off food and household items to your Dean’s office\, then earn one point per item. \n\n\n\nYou can also earn one point per one dollar donated. (For example\, donating $50 earns your College 50 points.) \n\n\n\n    Donate to the Warrior Cupboard\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Items for Donation\n\n\n\n\nCanned meat and meals (tuna\, chicken\, stews\, soup\, ravioli\, etc.)\n\n\n\nCanned vegetables and fruits\n\n\n\nPeanut butter\n\n\n\nBoxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-A-Roni\, Mac & Cheese\, etc.)\n\n\n\nBaking ingredients (flour\, sugar\, Bisquick\, oil\, etc.)\n\n\n\nHousehold items (hand soap\, Kleenex\, laundry soap\, etc.)\n\n\n\nPersonal care items (deodorant\, shampoo\, toothpaste\, etc.)\n\n\n\nPlates\, silverware\, can openers\, serving spoons\, etc\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/wsu-colleges-food-drive-competition-2026/
LOCATION:College of Business Dean’s Suite (Somsen 309)\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Business,College of Education,College of Liberal Arts,College of Nursing & Health Sciences,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Student Life,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Miner":MAILTO:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu
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SUMMARY:Living History Project Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Check out an end-of-semester exhibition from our MCOM 303: Documentary Production class. \n\n\n\nThe WSU Retiree Center will screen 3 student-made documentaries celebrating the lives and legacies of esteemed WSU retirees Jim Bromeland\, Tom Sawyer\, and Jo Stejskal\, whose contributions have shaped the university and the broader Winona community. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \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/living-history-project-documentary-screening-2025/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:About,Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Leadership & Administration,Mass Communication Department,Student Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess Kauphusman":MAILTO:jkauphusman@winona.edu
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UID:10001365-1763577000-1763582400@www.winona.edu
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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UID:10001354-1762452000-1762459200@www.winona.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20251023T203000
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UID:10001067-1761246000-1761251400@www.winona.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000
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UID:10000554-1744657200-1744660800@www.winona.edu
SUMMARY:Common Book Author Keynote
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome Common Book author Catherine Sanderson back to campus on April 14. \n\n\n\nSanderson will be sharing some of her recent work related to her book “Why We Act\,” specifically on police training programs designed to encourage ethical policing.  \n\n\n\nShe has written on the topic in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today\, and she plans to share her latest research and data with us. \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-april-14/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250331T235959
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SUMMARY:WSU Colleges Food Drive Competition
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Minnesota FoodShare Month—a time dedicated to fighting hunger and restocking local food shelves—the College of Business has challenged the 4 other academic colleges at WSU for a Colleges Food Drive Competition throughout March. \n\n\n\nThis food drive will help stock and raise money for our on-campus food shelf\, the Warrior Cupboard. \n\n\n\nHow It Works\n\n\n\nDrop off food and household items to your Dean’s office\, then earn one point per item. \n\n\n\nYou can also earn one point per one dollar donated. For example\, donating $50 earns your College 50 points. \n\n\n\n    Donate to the Warrior Cupboard\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Items for Donation\n\n\n\n\nCanned meat and meals (tuna\, chicken\, stews\, soup\, ravioli\, etc.)\n\n\n\nCanned vegetables and fruits\n\n\n\nPeanut butter\n\n\n\nBoxed meals (Hamburger Helper\, Rice-A-Roni\, Mac & Cheese\, etc.)\n\n\n\nBaking ingredients (flour\, sugar\, Bisquick\, oil\, etc.)\n\n\n\nHousehold items (hand soap\, Kleenex\, laundry soap\, etc.)\n\n\n\nPersonal care items (deodorant\, shampoo\, toothpaste\, etc.)\n\n\n\nPlates\, silverware\, can openers\, serving spoons\, etc\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/wsu-colleges-food-drive-competition/
LOCATION:College of Business Dean’s Suite (Somsen 309)\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Business,College of Education,College of Liberal Arts,College of Nursing & Health Sciences,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Student Life,Support & Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Miner":MAILTO:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20241028T170000
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20241028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260703T214509
CREATED:20241231T165630Z
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UID:10000139-1730134800-1730138400@www.winona.edu
SUMMARY:Editor Talk with Heidi Morrison
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 28\, join us for a discussion with Dr. Heidi Morrison\, editor of “Lived Resistance Against the War on Palestinian Children” (University of Georgia Press\, 2024). \n\n\n\n    Learn More about This Publication\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/editor-talk-with-heidi-morrison/
LOCATION:Stark 103\, 400 Winona St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life
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