COVID Precautions at WSU
There has been an increase recently in COVID-19 cases in Winona County, due in part to the return of college students, including those who attend Winona State University. For those who are concerned about how this will affect them, I would like to share with...
Creating An Inclusive Campus
As many of you know, Winona State University is situated on the ancestral lands of the Dakota people. We are committed to acknowledging and honoring the Dakota Nations—and the sacred land of all Indigenous People—and we routinely work with and seek counsel from the...
Update on NextGen Project
On behalf of the NextGen ERP Steering Committee, I’m sharing with you a short video about the NextGen Project: https://www.minnstate.edu/NextGen/. NextGen will lead to a new technology landscape that meets the needs of today’s students and today’s campuses. The video...
Recent Posts
To New Beginnings
The annual student-designed holiday card is a special tradition at Winona State University. Each year, our students demonstrate originality and talent as they share their perspectives on the WSU experience. It is a privilege to share with you this...
A Message on the Chauvin Verdict
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all charges in the murder of George Floyd. With this verdict of guilty, coming so soon after the death of Daunte Wright, we encourage our Warrior community to acknowledge those of us most affected by this ongoing trauma and...
United In Our Mission
As a campus frequently recognized by the Minnesota Secretary of State for encouraging voting, and one committed to the American Democracy Project, WSU is full-throated in our commitment to the democratic process and the U.S. Constitution. We watched the events in...
Wishing You Health & Happiness
As challenging as 2020 has been, we feel so blessed to be a part of the Winona State University community. We’ve been inspired by how our students and employees rose to meet and overcome every adversity. Even now when the days are their shortest, the light of Winona...
COVID Precautions at WSU
There has been an increase recently in COVID-19 cases in Winona County, due in part to the return of college students, including those who attend Winona State University. For those who are concerned about how this will affect them, I would like to share with...
Creating An Inclusive Campus
As many of you know, Winona State University is situated on the ancestral lands of the Dakota people. We are committed to acknowledging and honoring the Dakota Nations—and the sacred land of all Indigenous People—and we routinely work with and seek counsel from the...
A Time To Take Action
We stand with the Black community. Hate, racism, and bigotry have no place at Winona State University. The senseless killing of Mr. George Floyd has cast a spotlight on the systemic racism prevalent not only in Minneapolis but all across our nation, and we have much...
Still Living Our Mission
As we approach the close of the spring semester at Winona State University, I'm struck by how different this year is from any other that came before it. In the 162-year history of this university, there’s never been a semester quite like this. Classes were suspended...
Spotify Playlist: What’s Going On?
Dear Colleagues, Each semester I host a program called “Working on a Dream” for our campus radio station, KQAL 89.5 FM. In the spring, I co-host with the Student Association President, and we select a theme—everything from Broadway showtunes, “These Are a Few of My...
Reflections of 2019 and Looking Forward to the New Year
Dear Colleagues, I recently had an opportunity to join a few other members of the Winona community and answer some questions posed by Winona Daily News reporter Rachel Mergen. Her prompts led me to reflect on the year behind and to contemplate the year ahead. There is...