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Great River Ballroom

Address
250 W 10th St
Winona, MN 55987 United States Get Directions
Phone 507.457.5310
Website https://www.winona.edu/winona-campus/kryzsko-commons/#meetings-events

The Great River Ballroom is located on the upper level of Kryzsko Commons.

This space is used to host large meetings and events, such as banquets, presentations, and speakers.

Categories: Campus Buildings, Kryzsko Commons, Winona Campus
Events at this venue
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Mentalist Tom Kennedy
WinterFest

Mentalist Tom Kennedy Performance

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Celebrate the 5th annual WinterFest with this family-friendly performance from Tom Kennedy, a master mentalist who knows how to captivate any audience.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

Warrior Way Day

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Find out what being a Warrior is really like. Learn about your academic interests, meet deans and faculty, tour campus and residence halls, and explore resources and activities.

A row of flags representing international countries

International Fair

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Join us for an afternoon filled with cultural displays, international cuisine, and global connections.

WSU students playing bingo
Grocery Bingo

Grocery Bingo

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Join us for Grocery Bingo in the Great River Ballroom. Play to win your favorite snacks, drinks, and other prizes!

Magician and comedian Justin Willman
Homecoming

Magician Justin Willman

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Experience a night of mystical magic with magician Justin Willman, as part of his "One for the Ages" tour.

$10 – $100
A female student gives a presentation during a campus event.
Homecoming

Lip Sync Show & Royalty Coronation

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Come cheer on the finalists for the Lip Sync Show and find out who will be crowned this year's Homecoming royalty.

Guest speaker Dr. Dawn Quigley

Dr. Dawn Quigley Keynote Talk & Book Signing

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Acclaimed author and educator Dr. Dawn Quigley will discuss the importance of Indigenous voices in children’s literature and sign copies of her work.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

It’s MEA weekend in Minnesota! On Oct. 17, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

It’s MEA weekend in Minnesota! On Oct. 17, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

It’s MEA weekend in Minnesota! On Oct. 16, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

It’s MEA weekend in Minnesota! On Oct. 16, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Oct. 15, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

Students by the Gazebo with laptops

MEA Campus Visit

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Oct. 15, visit us for abbreviated admissions presentations and tours of Winona State’s campus.

WSU student attending a professional job and internship fair

Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Join us on Oct. 14 for the Criminal Justice Career & Internship Fair to network with over 50 employers.

WSU students playing bingo
Grocery Bingo

Grocery Bingo

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Oct. 7, join us for Grocery Bingo in the Great River Ballroom. Play to win your favorite snacks, drinks, and other Fall-themed prizes!

WSU student attending a professional job and internship fair

Major & Career Exploration Fair

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Join us on Oct. 1 for the annual Major and Career Exploration Fair to explore academic programs and career options.

Image of David Koechne.
Family Weekend

Comedy Show with David Koechner

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Sept. 20, enjoy a night of hilarious comedy that you don’t want to miss with comedian and actor David Koechner.

$10 – $25
Students sit in an auditorium listening to a speaker.
Family Weekend

Birds of Prey Show

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Sept. 20, join the Raptor Center for an informative and exciting raptor presentation.

WSU students playing bingo
Family Weekend

Family Weekend Bingo

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Sept. 19, join us for a classic Winona State night of bingo.

Image of speaker Autumn Cavender

Indigenous Peoples Month Keynote Talk with Autumn Cavender

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Spend the evening with Autumn Cavender in the Great River Ballroom as she leads a keynote lecture discussing reproductive justice, decolonization, and anti-colonial practices.

A row of flags representing international countries

Study Abroad Fair

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Sept. 11, learn more about how to apply for Study Abroad programs and meet with program providers and WSU faculty travel leaders.

WSU students playing bingo
Grocery Bingo

Grocery Bingo

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Sept. 3, join us for the first Grocery Bingo of the semester in the Great River Ballroom. Play to win your favorite snacks, drinks, and other prizes!

WSU students attending a campus club fair

Welcome to Winona Fair

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On Aug. 27, WSU students are invited to see what Winona businesses and organizations have to offer. Come for the info, freebies, samples, and swag.

WSU students in front of WSU letters.

Relay for Life Fundraiser

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States +2 more

Join us on April 25 to raise funds and awareness and to educate our campus—plus the wider Winona community—about cancer.

A female student gives a presentation during a campus event.

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On April 24, the Research & Creative Achievement Day celebrates the research and creative achievement efforts of our undergraduate and graduate students and their faculty advisors.

Two WSU faculty members smiling at an employee event.

Employee Recognition Ceremony

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

Join us on April 17 as we honor this year’s new hires, years of service milestones, retirees, and ASF Professional Excellence in University Service Award nominees.

WSU students walking through a neighborhood of houses.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Talk with Danielle Leukam

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On April 16, we will be hosting a presentation led by guest speaker Danielle Leukam about her personal experience surviving an attack in her home.

WSU international students wearing traditional clothing

International Night

Great River Ballroom 250 W 10th St, Winona, MN, United States

On April 5, join WSU's International Club in a celebration of world cultures and food. This event will feature global fashion, performances, and food.

$10 – $20