BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//About - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260328T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20260324T195247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T195248Z UID:10001574-1774717200-1774729800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Ebony Night DESCRIPTION:Join Winona State’s Black Student Union for Ebony Night\, a celebration recognizing the achievements and leadership of Black students and the broader community. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Garden of Resilience: Rooted in History\,” honors ancestral roots and the beauty that blossoms from resistance\, activism\, love\, and community. \n\n\n\nThe evening will feature a keynote address from Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey\, student performances\, community awards\, and a shared meal. \n\n\n\nThis event is also sponsored by The Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence. \n\n\n\n Get Tickets to 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/ebony-night-2026/ LOCATION:Great River Ballroom\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Events & Traditions,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/WSU-Letters-Somsen-2019-07-23_121106.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T153000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20260226T170640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T170641Z UID:10001555-1772546400-1772551800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Trans Equity Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota non-profit Gender Justice to explore trans issues\, learn how to be an effective ally\, take action\, and connect with a community committed to trans equity and empowerment. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to Winona State students\, faculty\, and staff. Registration for this event is required. \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/trans-equity-workshop/ LOCATION:Cathedral Auditorium\, 352 Center St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/WSU-students-attending-presentation-feature-2020-02-24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20260220T120722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T120723Z UID:10001551-1771956000-1771963200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:“What It Means To Be Two-Spirit” Keynote DESCRIPTION:Spend the evening with Giiwedin\, an Ojibwe Two-Spirit influencer and environmental advocate\, as they discuss what it means to be Two-Spirit. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by Winona State’s Indigenous Relations\, Education\, & Programming Committee. \n\n\n\nThis event is also open to everyone\, in person and via Zoom. Registration for the Zoom meeting is required. \n\n\n\n Register for This Zoom Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nGiiwedin (they/them) is an Ojibwe Two-Spirit influencer and environmental advocate who shares content about Indigenous culture\, environmental justice\, and queer Indigenous history. \n\n\n\nTheir primary Instagram account (@giiwedinindizhinikaaz) has more than 200\,000 followers. In 2022\, they were recognized as a “20 Under 20 LGBTQ+ Changemaker” by Teen Vogue and The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). \n\n\n\nGiiwedin also models in the Native fashion world\, walking in Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe\, New Mexico\, and the first Indigenous New York Fashion Week. \n\n\n\nIn addition to their online work\, Giiwedin advocates for the health of wild rice. They host camps on their land in northern Minnesota where they teach traditional harvesting and processing methods. \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/what-it-means-to-be-two-spirit-keynote/ LOCATION:Solarium\, 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/3/2023/10/WSU_Students-Event-2023-01-20_234236.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20251119T150105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T150106Z UID:10001364-1763654400-1763661600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:International Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon filled with cultural displays\, international cuisine\, and global connections. \n\n\n\nCome celebrate the beauty of our diverse community and experience the world without leaving WSU. \n\n\n\n RSVP to 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/international-fair-2025/ LOCATION:Great River Ballroom\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Equity & Inclusive Excellence,International Services,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/WSU-international-flags-feature-2016-09-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20251119T150228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T150228Z UID:10001363-1763568000-1763571600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Cultural Café: Turtle Island Student Organization (TISO) DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the history and impact of the WSU Turtle Island Student Organization (TISO) at this Cultural Café. \n\n\n\nEnjoy great conversation and cultural connection as we celebrate the stories\, leadership\, and legacy of the TISO members who have shaped our campus community. \n\n\n\n RSVP to 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/cultural-cafe-turtle-island-student-organization-tiso/ LOCATION:KEAP Center\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/WSU-international-flags-feature-2016-09-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20251016T151909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T192056Z UID:10001343-1762959600-1762966800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop\, we’ll explore the history\, real-life experiences\, and data that introduce the challenges LGBTQ+ people face. You’ll also learn practical tools to create more inclusive spaces and welcoming environments for all. \n\n\n\nThis training is led by Zeke Sorenson\, the LGBT Center Director at Minnesota State University-Mankato. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is required. You’ll receive a link to the online workshop after registering. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\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/introduction-to-lgbtq-identities-virtual-workshop-nov-12/ CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Student Life,Support & Services,Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/WSU-laptop-WSU-website-feature-2024-02-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20251016T151907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151908Z UID:10001318-1761663600-1761670800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop\, we’ll explore the history\, real-life experiences\, and data that introduce the challenges LGBTQ+ people face. You’ll also learn practical tools to create more inclusive spaces and welcoming environments for all. \n\n\n\nThis training is led by Zeke Sorenson\, the LGBT Center Director at Minnesota State University-Mankato. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is required. You’ll receive a link to the online workshop after registering. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/introduction-to-lgbtq-identities-virtual-workshop-oct-28/ CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Equity & Inclusive Excellence,Student Life,Support & Services,Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/WSU-laptop-WSU-website-feature-2024-02-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T205855 CREATED:20251003T152504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T152923Z UID:10001295-1761148800-1761152400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Cultural Café: Beautiful Bangladesh DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the rich traditions and flavors of Bangladesh at this Cultural Café. \n\n\n\nLearn about Bangladeshi culture\, enjoy traditional food and music\, and connect with our international community in a fun and welcoming environment. \n\n\n\n RSVP to This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/cultural-cafe-beautiful-bangladesh-2025/ LOCATION:College of Business Engagement Center\, 175 West Mark Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Equity & Inclusive Excellence,International Services,Student Life,Support & Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/WSU-international-students-traditional-clothing-feature-2022-03-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equity &%3B Inclusive Excellence":MAILTO:equity@winona.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR