by Andrea Northam | Sep 9, 2015 | Academic News, Campus News, Faculty Staff News
When Jennifer Welch made the decision to re-enroll at Winona State University in her 30s, she knew she was going to need help. The Winona native had attended WSU right after high school but struggled with some personal issues, and saw her GPA adversely affected....
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 4, 2015 | Campus News, Events, Featured Post, Twitter, WSU News
Winona State University will host an official dedication and reception for Haake Hall, formerly New Center West, at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, as part of WSU’s annual Family Weekend Celebration. The dedication ceremony will honor Winona native Paul Haake, whose legacy...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 4, 2015 | Campus News, Events, Twitter, WSU News
Winona State University’s Haake Hall stands as a bricks and mortar recognition of the legacy of Winona native Paul Haake, who passed away on Dec. 3, 2011. Paul Haake, son of Arnold and Clara Haake, was born in Winona on June 28, 1932. The son of a local grocer, Haake...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Achievements, homecoming, Twitter, WSU News
Ken Gorman, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Heritage Award Friday, Sept. 25, and will serve as Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade Friday, Sept. 26, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Dr. Ken Gorman began his...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Achievements, homecoming, Twitter, WSU News
Carl Stange, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Friday, Sept. 25, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Carl Stange earned his bachelor’s degree in communication and theatre arts in...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Achievements, homecoming, Twitter, WSU News
Kathy Hovell, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Distinguished Service Award Friday, Sept. 25, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Kathy Hovell was named 2015 Winona Steamboat Days Harbormaster. She was selected for her...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Achievements, homecoming, Twitter, WSU News
Bill Koutsky, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Distinguished Service Award Friday, Sept. 25, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Bill Koutsky has been involved with WSU as a student, employee, volunteer, and...
by Ka Vang | Sep 4, 2015 | Campus News, Events
Winona State University will kick off the 2015-2016 University Theme, “Equity as a Human Right: Building Inclusive Community,” with events in both Winona and Rochester. The Winona Theme Kick-Off will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in East Hall,...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Academic News, homecoming, Twitter, WSU News
Tom Slaggie, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Distinguished Service Award Friday, Sept. 25, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Tom Slaggie grew up in Winona and served as the city’s mayor from 1987-1995. He graduated...
by Emily Dean | Sep 4, 2015 | Academic News, Faculty Staff News, homecoming, Twitter
Tom Grier, of Winona, will be recognized by Winona State University with the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Award Friday, Sept. 25, as a part of the university’s Homecoming celebration. Dr. Tom Grier came to Winona State University in 1987 after working in...