{"id":4956,"date":"2025-09-05T09:55:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=4956"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:16:20","slug":"events-traditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/events-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Events & Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Events & Traditions<\/h1>
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There\u2019s always something going on at WSU. Explore the variety of events and traditions that are worth marking in your calendar.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n View Upcoming Student Life Events<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Kryzsko After Dark<\/div>\n
The Warrior Entertainment Network takes over the Kryzsko Commons Student Union for Kryzsko After Dark once a month.<\/div>\n \n\n

Held from 9pm-12am, this event is the perfect Friday night activity for you and your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some past activities have included karaoke, circus performances, bingo, trivia, photobooths, magicians, and even free Panda Express.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n

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Org Fairs<\/div>\n
Joining a student organization is a great way to get involved at WSU and make connections. <\/div>\n \n\n

Org fairs are held during Welcome Week, September, and January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore Official Student Organizations<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Held in the Fall during Kryzsko After Dark, this event showcases pride on campus.<\/p>\n

It features local and regional kings and queens.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Every Wednesday from 1-3pm, you can stop by the Fire Feature Patio for free marshmallow goodness (weather-permitting).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Family Weekend is a perfect time to invite your loved ones to see your new home at WSU.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The traditional Homecoming is a week to show your Warrior Pride with tons of fun things to do both on campus and in the Winona community.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Warrior Game Day Experience event is a great way to connect with friends and family, have fun, boost fan spirit, and support the Warrior football team.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Wazoo’s Block Party<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n
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Held in the Spring, Wazoo’s Block Party is a fun event to celebrate being a Warrior.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Each year we bring a big, name-recognized speaker to campus for a moderated Q&A. Sometimes they\u2019ll even stay for a book signing.<\/p>\n

Past speakers include Bill Nye \u201cThe Science Guy,\u201d Nick Offerman, Michael Che, Aly Raisman, and Simu Liu.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \n

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Winterfest<\/div>\n
This event occurs the last Friday before finals in the Fall and encourages everyone in the community to get together and celebrate the winter season.<\/div>\n \n\n

From seasonal events like cookie decorating and card-making, to beverage samples and discounted Panda Express, this event is something you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend a fun stage show with a world-traveling magician or other fun variety performer.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n

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International Night<\/div>\n
Held each Spring semester, International Night showcases performances and food from around the world.<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n
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