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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20261026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T150000 DTSTAMP:20261026T192026Z CREATED:20261026T192024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T192026Z UID:10002059-1793005200-1793026800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Warrior Way Day DESCRIPTION:Find out what being a Warrior is really like. Admitted students and students who have applied—plus their families—are invited to attend Warrior Way Day. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nlearn more about your academic interests.\n\n\n\nmeet our deans and faculty.\n\n\n\ntour our campus and residence halls.\n\n\n\nexplore our resources and activities.\n\n\n\n\nWhile you’re on campus\, you can check out the Major & Career Exploration Fair to explore what you can study and where you can go after graduation. \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/warrior-way-day-oct-26/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/WSU_Female-Students-Laptops_2021-06-30_172346.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Warrior Success Center":MAILTO:warriorsuccesscenter@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:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T193000 DTSTAMP:20261018T001853Z CREATED:20261018T001852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T001853Z UID:10002035-1792605600-1792611000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Guiding Warriors Mentorship Program Kickoff DESCRIPTION:The Winona State offices of Equity & Inclusive Excellence and Student Life & Development are hosting the annual Guiding Warriors Mentorship Program kickoff. \n\n\n\nParticipants will have an opportunity to connect with one another\, learn more about the program\, and hear from Dr. Shakeer Abdullah\, the keynote speaker of the evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn more about the Guiding Warriors Mentorship Program\n\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/guiding-warriors-mentorship-program-kickoff/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th 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/3/2026/10/wsu-girls-sitting-on-grass-2025-11-24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Martin-Stanley II":MAILTO:charles.martin-stanley@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260813T205933Z CREATED:20260813T142731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T205933Z UID:10001768-1792233000-1792251000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Autumn Hues & a River Cruise DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of Winona State and the surrounding area with this one-of-a-kind visit on Oct. 17 that combines campus vibes with Mississippi River views: \n\n\n\n\nAt 10:30am\, take in a guided admissions presentation\, lunch\, and a campus tour.\n\n\n\nThen at 2:30pm\, enjoy a scenic one-hour riverboat tour beginning at the Winona Levee\, which is just a few blocks from campus. Refreshments included.\n\n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nBoat Tour Venue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/autumn-hues-a-river-cruise/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions,Events & Traditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/WSU_Students-Cal-Fremling-2021-09-15_140347.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Office":MAILTO:admissions@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T180000 DTSTAMP:20261009T193007Z CREATED:20261009T193006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T193007Z UID:10002029-1791997200-1792000800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Drones: A Rochester Police Department Presentation DESCRIPTION:The Winona State Criminal Justice Club will host the Rochester Police Department to give a presentation about how police use drones to assist first responders and increase public safety. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all WSU students. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\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/drones-a-rochester-police-department-presentation/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Sociology & Criminal Justice Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/900x600-RPD-Picture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Makayla Steger":MAILTO:makayla.steger@go.winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T153000 DTSTAMP:20260819T210129Z CREATED:20260819T210128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T210129Z UID:10001857-1790344800-1790350200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Pathways to Retirement Seminar: "Estate Planning 101" DESCRIPTION:Estate planning is about more than just documents. It’s about protecting yourself\, your loved ones\, and the legacy you’ve built. \n\n\n\nJoin our Retiree Center in Kryzsko Commons for a Pathways to Retirement seminar\, “Estate Planning 101\,” presented by Winona State alumna Rachel Schromen. \n\n\n\nThis seminar will cover the fundamentals of wills\, trusts\, powers of attorney\, healthcare directives\, and legacy planning. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just getting started as a current retiree or you want to better understand your options before retirement\, this session will provide practical guidance and help demystify the planning process. \n\n\n\nSecure your spot by registering by Sept. 17. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rachel Schromen\n\n\n\nRachel Schromen is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Schromen Law\, an estate planning firm based in the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\nA proud Winona State alum\, Rachel is known for her compassionate\, holistic approach to estate planning and her work helping individuals and families navigate life’s transitions with confidence and clarity. \n\n\n\nShe is a frequent speaker on estate planning\, aging\, grief\, and life transition planning topics. \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/pathways-to-retirement-seminar-estate-planning-101/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:About,Leadership & Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/WSU_Older-Adults-Event-2018-06-20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jess Kauphusman":MAILTO:jkauphusman@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T183000 DTSTAMP:20260904T174624Z CREATED:20260904T174623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T174624Z UID:10001913-1790182800-1790188200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:"Defending Latinx Communities & Their Histories" Talk DESCRIPTION:In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month\, spend the evening with Drs. Alicia Schmidt Camacho and Stephen Pitti for their talk\, “Defending Latinx Communities and Their Histories.” \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 WSU community in meaningful conversations about culture\, identity\, history\, equity\, and the issues shaping our world. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to anyone via Zoom or in person at the Bluffs Lounge in Kryzsko Commons. If you opt to attend virtually\, we’ll send you the link after registering. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nAbout Dr. Alicia Schmidt Camacho\n\n\n\nDr. Alicia Schmidt Camacho is a Yale Professor of Ethnicity\, Race\, & Migration whose scholarship explores migration\, social movements\, and cultural politics in North America\, with a focus on labor organizing\, gender violence\, border governance\, and migrant culture. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\nAbout Dr. Stephen Pitti\n\n\n\nDr. Stephen Pitti is a Yale historian and scholar of Latino & Ethnic Studies. His research focuses on Chicano history\, immigration\, race\, and civil rights. He also directs Yale’s Latina/o History Project. \n\n\n\nHe is the author of “The Devil in Silicon Valley\,” and he’s currently working on books about César Chávez and race in California. \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/defending-latinx-communities-their-histories-talk/ 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/3/2026/09/WSU-Spanish-Flags-feature-2018-10-16.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Jo Klinker":MAILTO:mklinker@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260128T204829Z CREATED:20260128T204827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204829Z UID:10001501-1771669800-1771686000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Composite Materials Engineering Program Showcase DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 21\, prospective students can attend this fun\, informational campus visit featuring our one-of-a-kind Composite Materials Engineering program. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nGet your next steps to pursuing this exciting degree\n\n\n\nTour state-of-the-art engineering labs\n\n\n\nVisit with program faculty and advisors\n\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/composite-materials-engineering-visit-feb-21/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Admissions,College of Science & Engineering,Colleges,Composite Materials Engineering Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/WSU-male-students-engineering-lab-feature-2018-09-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Office":MAILTO:admissions@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20251117T214854Z CREATED:20251117T214853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214854Z UID:10001380-1764954000-1764961200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:WinterFest Bingo DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 5th annual WinterFest with bingo in the Bluffs Lounge. Play to win holiday themed prizes! \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/winterfest-bingo/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,Student Life,Warrior Entertainment Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/WSU-male-students-bingo-feature-2023-08-17.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="George Micalone":MAILTO:george.micalone@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T160000 DTSTAMP:20251203T150022Z CREATED:20251202T153628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T150022Z UID:10001387-1764853200-1764864000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Design Capstone Project Presentations DESCRIPTION:WSU students in ART 375: Advanced Design Project formally invite you to join us in the Bluffs Lounge for their end-of-semester final presentations. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, students developed their unique ideas based on an identified design problem\, need\, or issue through 5 phases. These students also applied for the Undergraduate Research & Creative Projects Grant\, and they will apply to present their research in a poster format at the WSU Research & Creative Achievement Day in the Spring semester. \n\n\n\nIf you want to attend this event via Zoom\, registration is required by Dec. 4 at 1pm. Registration for in-person attendance is not required. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nAddie DeMars ’26\n\n\n\nAlison Buck ’26\n\n\n\nGrace Larson ’27\n\n\n\nIsabel Richter ’27\n\n\n\nKira Kainz ’26\n\n\n\nLily Schartau ’26\n\n\n\nSadie Marks ’26\n\n\n\nThea McAdams ’26\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/design-capstone-project-presentations-2025/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Art & Design Department,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/WSU-students-talking-art-gallery-feature-2019-03-20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Danilo Bojic":MAILTO:dbojic@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20251112T193253Z CREATED:20251112T193100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T193253Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Pro-Speaker-Ben-Orlin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Errthum":MAILTO:eerrthum@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T133000 DTSTAMP:20250828T142721Z CREATED:20250828T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T142721Z UID:10001059-1760783400-1760794200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:MEA Campus Visit with Brunch DESCRIPTION:It’s MEA weekend in Minnesota! On Oct. 18\, visit us for an admissions presentation\, a delicious brunch\, and a tour of Winona State’s campus. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/mea-campus-visit-brunch-oct-18/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Admissions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/WSU_Female-Students-Laptops_2021-06-30_172346.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Office":MAILTO:admissions@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T142751Z CREATED:20250416T142750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T142751Z UID:10000570-1745578800-1745600400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, join us for a blood drive in the Baldwin Lounge hosted by the American Red Cross. \n\n\n\nAll donors will receive a American Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last and also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $5\,000 prize. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/blood-drive-april-25/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/WSU-female-student-medical-professional-clinic-feature-2024-11-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Roden":MAILTO:tyler.roden@redcross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T143316Z CREATED:20250416T143236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143316Z UID:10000841-1745492400-1745514000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:On April 24\, join us for a blood drive in the Baldwin Lounge hosted by the American Red Cross. \n\n\n\nAll donors will receive a American Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last and also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $5\,000 prize. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/blood-drive-april-24/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/WSU-female-student-medical-professional-clinic-feature-2024-11-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Roden":MAILTO:tyler.roden@redcross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T170000 DTSTAMP:20250409T204818Z CREATED:20250409T204816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T204818Z UID:10000555-1744646400-1744650000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Discussion Panel on Cyberbullying\, Social Media & Intervention Strategies DESCRIPTION:On April 14\, join Common Book author Catherine Sanderson for a panel on cyberbullying\, social media\, and intervention strategies. \n\n\n\nWe will bring together diverse perspectives from experts in the community and on our campus to discuss these topics. \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-cyberbullying-social-media-intervention-strategies-april-14/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Common Book,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life 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="Andrew Higl":MAILTO:ahigl@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20250327T180227Z CREATED:20250327T180225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180227Z UID:10000808-1743701400-1743706800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Prevention Presentation DESCRIPTION:In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, we will be hosting a presentation on April 3 about rape culture\, myths\, and the behaviors\, attitudes\, and norms that contribute to violence. \n\n\n\nThis event will be presented by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MnCASA). \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/sexual-assault-prevention-presentation-april-03-evening/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:About,Health & Wellness,Leadership & Administration,Student Life,Support & Services 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="Lori Mikl":MAILTO:lmikl@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T163000 DTSTAMP:20250327T180151Z CREATED:20250327T180149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180151Z UID:10000807-1743692400-1743697800@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Prevention Presentation DESCRIPTION:In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, we will be hosting a presentation on April 3 about rape culture\, myths\, and the behaviors\, attitudes\, and norms that contribute to violence. \n\n\n\nThis event will be presented by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MnCASA). \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/sexual-assault-prevention-presentation-april-03-afternoon/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:About,Health & Wellness,Leadership & Administration,Student Life,Support & Services 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="Lori Mikl":MAILTO:lmikl@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T143145Z CREATED:20250416T143144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143145Z UID:10000840-1739962800-1739984400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 19\, join us for a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross. All donors will receive a $15 digital gift card. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/blood-drive-feb-19/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/WSU-female-student-medical-professional-clinic-feature-2024-11-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Roden":MAILTO:tyler.roden@redcross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T142822Z CREATED:20250416T142821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T142822Z UID:10000567-1739876400-1739898000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 18\, join us for a blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross. All donors will receive a $15 digital gift card. \n\n\n\n Register for This Event\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/blood-drive-feb-18/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/WSU-female-student-medical-professional-clinic-feature-2024-11-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Roden":MAILTO:tyler.roden@redcross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000 DTSTAMP:20250114T181830Z CREATED:20250114T180539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T181830Z UID:10000482-1739466000-1739469600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Renter’s Know Your Rights Workshop DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 13\, attend this workshop to learn about your rights on rent increases\, repairs\, eviction protections\, and important info for first-time renters. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is offered by the Winona Area Kitchen Table\, Engage Winona\, Winona Habitat for Humanity\, and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS). \n\n\n\nThere will be an opportunity for an individual meeting with SMRLS for further discussion and advice sharing. There will also be snacks and refreshments available. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/renters-know-your-rights-workshop/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 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/3/2025/01/Pro-students-walking-neighborhood-houses-feature-2022-09-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Vandeberg":MAILTO:avandeberg@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20250105T225055Z CREATED:20250105T225054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T225055Z UID:10000290-1734008400-1734015600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:"What Is American Greatness?" Dialogue DESCRIPTION:On Dec. 12\, you’re invited to attend a civic dialogue that students are hosting and moderating. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the dialogue is to bring people together to better understand and respect one another despite difference\, which promotes civility. \n\n\n\nStudents chose this topic specifically to help bring people back together after a divisive Presidential election\, emphasize our shared values\, and celebrate our differences. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to this event by Dec. 6. \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/what-is-american-greatness-dialogue/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Political Science & Public Administration Department ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/WSU-Speakers-Panel-2020-02-24_181944.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Alzate":MAILTO:ealzate@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T200000 DTSTAMP:20250105T223826Z CREATED:20250105T223326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T223826Z UID:10000328-1733504400-1733515200@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:WinterFest DESCRIPTION:On Dec. 6\, enjoy a variety of free\, family-friendly events all over Kryzsko Commons open to WSU students\, faculty\, and staff as well as the Winona Community. \n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\nCookie decorating and hot chocolate | 5-6pm\, Student Activity Center\n\n\n\nCard making for senior citizens | 5-7pm\, Student Activity Center\n\n\n\nFrosty the Budget Snowman craft | 5-7pm\, Student Activity Center\n\n\n\nPhoto snow globes | 5-7pm\, Solarium\n\n\n\nSeasonal beverage samples | 5-7pm\, Zane’s Food Court\n\n\n\nS’mores and Chill | 5-7pm\, Fire Feature Patio\n\n\n\nPanda Express 15% discount | 5-7pm\, Zane’s Food Court\n\n\n\nBingo | 5:30-7pm\, Baldwin Lounge\n\n\n\nKaraoke | 5-8pm\, Zane’s Stage\n\n\n\nStand-up magician Derek Hughes | 7pm\, Kryzsko Ballroom\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/winterfest-2024/ LOCATION:Student Activity Center\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs & Activities,Clubs & Organizations,Student Life,Warrior Entertainment Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/01/WSU-snow-campus-frozen-berries-Kryzsko-feature-2022-11-16.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="George Micalone":MAILTO:george.micalone@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T153000 DTSTAMP:20241231T194414Z CREATED:20241231T194414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T194414Z UID:10000308-1730469600-1730475000@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Presidential Inauguration & Celebration DESCRIPTION:Winona State University is pleased to announce the Inauguration of Dr. Kenneth Janz as the 16th President of the University. \n\n\n\nThe Investiture Ceremony will be held at 2pm on Nov. 1 in the Kryzsko Ballroom. A reception will be held in the Baldwin Lounge following the ceremony. \n\n\n\n Learn More about Dr. Janz\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVenues URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/presidential-inauguration-celebration/ LOCATION:Great River Ballroom\, 250 W 10th 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-President-Kenneth-Janz-feature-2023-06-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T163000 DTSTAMP:20250108T214258Z CREATED:20241231T155204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214258Z UID:10000297-1729179000-1729182600@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:Common Book Panel on Advocacy & Action DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 17\, Common Book author Catherine Sanderson will participate in a panel at 3:30pm in the Baldwin Lounge to discuss action and advocacy. \n\n\n\nJoining Sanderson will be members of the community from Winona State’s Department of Psychology\, Engage Winona\, and the Advocacy Center of Winona. \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-panel-on-advocacy-action/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Academics,Arts & Entertainment,College of Liberal Arts,Colleges,Common Book,Speakers & Educational Series,Student Life 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="Andrew Higl":MAILTO:ahigl@winona.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20241230T165605Z CREATED:20241230T165604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T165605Z UID:10000224-1724313600-1724360400@www.winona.edu SUMMARY:New International Student Orientation DESCRIPTION:This semester\, we’ll be welcoming more than 60 international students from 22 countries. \n\n\n\nAug. 22 is New International Student Orientation (NISO)\, where you’ll get all the information you need to start your semester. Orientation begins in the Baldwin Lounge\, located in Kryzsko Commons\, at 8am. \n\n\n\n Learn More about NISO\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nContact URL:https://www.winona.edu/about/event/new-international-student-orientation-fall-2024/ LOCATION:Bluffs Lounge\, 250 W 10th St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.winona.edu/about/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/WSU_Students-2023-10-14_103130.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Willis":MAILTO:heather.willis@winona.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR