The Nature of Free Speech and Responsible Speech
The U.S. Bill of Rights gives all Americans unprecedented freedoms. Here at Winona State University, we support the freedom of speech, press, and assembly of all of our students, and we hope to create an environment where the First Amendment thrives. But our shared...
ALICE Training Opportunity
In light of the national tragedy unfolding in Florida, we want to remind the campus community that there will be Response Training to an Active Shooter in Minne 103 this weekend. ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) Training provides preparation and a...
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A Community of Inclusion
To the WSU Community, As we approach this time for giving thanks, I ask WSU students, faculty, and staff to be grateful and give thanks for the things we have received, but also to be reflective about ways we may have failed to extend to others the benefits we have...
Attacks in Paris
To the WSU Community, The world is still reeling from the horrific attacks that took place in Paris yesterday evening, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are affected. WSU does not currently have a study abroad program in Paris, but we are reaching...
Our Thoughts Are With UCC
Dear WSU Community, As I reflect on yesterday's tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., I'm saddened not only by the loss of life, but by the violation of this fellow institution’s sense of safety and community. Our campuses are places for...
KQAL Playlist “Music and the Movie”
President Scott Olson and Student Senate President Josh Hanson served as guest DJs for the Winona State University campus radio station KQAL this fall. Olson joins the team at KQAL each semester to host his official program, “Working on a Dream.” The theme for fall...
Welcome 2015: A Selfie-mentary
Another semester is now well underway and we are reminded why Winona State University is such an extraordinary place. Part of the magic is the many great employees and volunteers of WSU who make this such a great place to grow and learn. But most miraculous of all are...
Student Safety is Our Top Priority
Dear WSU Community, As you may be aware from recent media reports, Winona State University is investigating a complaint related to the former men’s basketball coach, Mike Leaf. At Winona State, we strive to provide a high quality learning experience in a safe and...
Welcome Week 2015: Air Apparent
1. Introduction This lighthouse shines with a common spirit born of our nature, a spirit of learning, a spirit of community, a spirit of sustainability, a spirit of diversity, a spirit of the future, a spirit of Winona, a spirit undaunted, a spirit rising up in...
Nepal Earthquake
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal over the weekend has caused significant loss of life and destruction. We have four students from Nepal currently on campus and more than 100 Nepalese alumni/ae across the world. To all those who are affected by this...
President Olson’s Top 10 Reasons to Return the Watkins Painting
Recently a painting from the Watkins collection went missing. A $1000 reward has been offered for its safe return. We’re asking for everyone’s help in restoring this historic artwork to its rightful place. 10. It takes up so much space on your wall that you had to...
Our Mission in Action
WSU is an engaged university, continuously addressing campus and community needs through education and through service. Annually our students contribute in excess of 200,000 volunteer hours, with almost 60 percent of WSU students volunteering their time and talents....
