Visa obstacles slow WSU foreign applications PAKISTANI
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GROWINGApplications from foreign students have been increasing at Winona State University for three years, from almost 700 in the fall of 1998 to 1,040 in the fall of 2000, data show. "This fall we already sent 940 blank applications, and it's only mid-November," said admissions coordinator Greg Ziemian. "What's really interesting is that this fall we received more inquiries from Pakistan than ever before -- 105, comparing to 84 in fall of 2000 and only 24 in fall of 1999," Ziemian said. About 300 foreign students from 53 countries attend Winona State. |
| | WINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- The events of Sept. 11 have delayed the applications of students from other countries to attend Winona State, a university international services spokesperson said. "Many American embassies around the world were closed in September for several weeks, causing backlogs and delays," Mary Thorne said. "Some students didn't have enough time to apply for their F-1 student visas." In addition, according to the Winona State international students admission coordinator, Greg Ziemian, the evaluation process involved in issuing F-1 visas changed in some countries from one or two days to two weeks. "The embassies want to have more time for a proper background check," Ziemian said. Thorne said that Winona State won't make any changes in its policy of admitting students. All accepted students who meet university requirements will get an I-20 form, which allows them to apply for an F-1 student visa. "This fall we are getting an awful lot of inquiries from foreigners," Ziemian said.
Reporter: Agata Polanska |
WSU dorm swap: Bye to LorettoWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- Next fall Winona State University students will occupy all four floors at Maria Hall, next to Lourdes Hall, at the old College of St. Teresa 12 blocks from the main campus. The change will create room for 50 additional students, said campus housing director Mike Porritt. Currently Winona State uses one floor of neighboring Maria Hall and three at Loretto.
Reporter: Emily Wilson
Background: Maria dorm talks called preliminary
Background: Rules changed for Quad dorm draw
Tech project aims at Schwan driver safetyWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- The food-to-your-door company Schwan's signed a pact with Southeast Tech to improve truck-driver safety. Truck-driving instructors from Tech will visit 64 Schwan locations nationwide, said Tech project coordinator John Hale. Tech instructors will train Schwan trainers who adminsiter safe-drivifng tests for the company's sales reps who also drive the delivery trucks. About 600 Schwan trainers will receive instruction over the next four months, Hale said. The company has 8,000 driver-sales reps.
Cold weather is packing WSU car lotsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- With nippy weather approaching, the Winona State University parking director, Shirley Mounce, expects a rush for spots in campus lots. Students respond to the city's alternate-side overnight parking rule by going to overflow lots, Mounce said. Also, more students drive to school to avoid the cold. Already Zach Schild, a senior marketing major, is driving eight blocks to campus. Schild says there's a downside: Leave early or "you will be late for class while you drive around looking for a spot to park." The best parking can be found before 8 in the morning. Said Leah Plitzuweit: "I would never want to have to find a spot after 8." Matt Runningen, a senior in business, feels that it is too hard on his car to drive for such a short distance. Said Runningen, who lives six blocks from campus: "Just wear a coat."
Reporter: Annie Rohweder
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Recession hits engineering job optionsANY GOOD NEWS?About recession, career counselor Vicki Decker at Winona State University says: "This too will pass."
To job-seeking college grads, Decker says:
"Be aware of what's happening in the economy and in the country." |
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| WINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- Engineering majors may experience a shortage of jobs due to the fact that mostly luxury areas use composite materials, according to Winona State University's career counseling director. Decker sees specialized education fields such as math, sciences, foreign language and business education as safe. Elementary-ed majors, on the other hand, may experience a shortage, she said. Decker's advice for students graduating this year include starting their job search earlier and being flexible about where they will be willing to move for a job. Decker listed ways for students to make themselves marketable to prospective employees:
> Intern early.
> Be a campus leader.
> Volunteering on and off campus.
> Work for a strong GPA.
> Be willing to branch out from a narrow career choice. |
Reporter: Annie Rohweder
Background: Recession hits engineering jobs
Background: Prof: Job competition tighter
Background: Hiring data dim
Background: Foreign students anxious
Outlook by fields:
Accounting | Advertising | Art | Aviation | Aviation mechanics | Business | Communication | Computer science | Criminal justice | Elementary education | Engineering | Finance | Journalism | Nursing | Paralegal| Photojournalism | Public relations | Social work | Specialized education | Television | Therapeutic recreation |
SMU prof explores Viterbo-Giles fulcrumWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- A Saint Mary's University philosophy prof, Mark Gossiaux, presented a paper, "A Tale of Two Augustinians: James of Viterbo's Philosophical Criticisms of Giles of Rome" at the 26th International Congress on Patristic, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies at Villanova University.
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Nov. 28, 2001 | A student was cited at 1:30 a.m. for disorderly behavior inthe Lourdes dorm. |
10th "Messiah" sing-along coming to WSUWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- For the 10th consecutive year, Central Lutheran Church in collaboration with the Winona State University choirs will present the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah." The "sing-in" styled concert, organized by music prof Harry Mechell, can accommodate 1,000 performers. The massed choir includes the Senior Choir of Central Lutheran Church, the Winona Senior High School Chamber Choir, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church Choir, the Winona State University Concert Choir and Women's Chorus, and the McKinley United Methodist Church Choir. The Winona Oratorio Chorus, directed by Mechell, is also participating. Instrumentalists are from the community and the Winona Symphony. The "sing-in" guest conductors are Donald Lovejoy of Winona State and James Ballard of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The "sing-in" concept of the evening is unique because the audience is invited to "sing along" with the choirs. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own score to the performance but may also purchase the music at the door.Date: Dec. 1
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Somsen Auditorium
Cost: Donations accepted |
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Nov. 28, 2001 | BASKETBALL (MEN'S): Battle for the Rock: WSU 94, SMU 64. WSU signed David Zellmann of Lewiston, Minn., a frosh next fall, who was the stte's secondleading prep scorer last year at 26.8 points a game.
BASKETBALL (MEN'S): SMU 76, Bethel 70. Sunshine Disney Challenge: Florida Tech 71, WSU 77. |
Schedule limits preclude SMU women from BattleWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- The annual Battle of the Rock between the Winona State and Saint Mary's universities women's basketball teams is no more. The cancellation boils down to scheduling differences. Kim Fierke, Saint Mary's coach for six years, remembers the first few seasons fondly. "It was a lot of fun because we had some good crowds," said Fierke. "Due to changes to our conference and the way teams are ranked within the nation and region, we have decided not to play the women." The men's team meet tonight. Saint Mary's has added a conference tournament that allows the Cardinal women only three non-conference games, said Fierke. "Although it has traditionally been fun to play the game and especially nice for our local athletes, it has become almost impossible to schedule the game," said Fierke.
Reporter: Nicole Mossing
WSU dorm draw rules changeWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- A change in room draw procedure for next year will give upperclassmen at Winona State University a better chance at the popular Quad dorm complex on the main campus. University housing director Mike Porritt said incoming frosh will have their housing applications in before room draw, so "we'll know how many spaces we have, rather than guessing," said Porritt. In the past Porritt has guessed low at how many rooms would be left for returning students. Another change in the room draw procedure is that the whole Quad, except for Conway portion, will have no rooms set aside for prospective frosh. "Anyone that wants to sign up for the Quad can keep signing up for it until it's full," Porritt explained. In the Richards part of the Quad, most rooms will be for three persons, Porritt said. Threesomes who choose Richards must understand that they're going to stay there together the whole year, Porritt said.
Reporter: Emily Wilson
WSU coach elected to Faculty SenateWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- The women's track coach at Winona State University, Christa Matter, was elected to the Faculty Senate. Matter received 66 votes. Second was speech prof Ted Reilly with 55.
Prof: Spring Break ain't what it used to beWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- A Winona State University geographer, Jerry Gerlach, presented a paper, "The Evolution of Spring Break and Its Changing Location," at the Wisconsin Geographical Society.
Prof: Airline on top of crashWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- American Airlines passes with flying colors for its handling of the crash of Flight 587 in the Rockaways section of New York, according to public relations prof John Weis of Winona State University. "Airlines have a bad record with public relations," said Weis, himself a flier. That the National Transportation Safety Board was quick to say terrorism was not a factor "helped American Airlines tremendously," said Weis. According to Weis the future of the carrier is secure: "There will probably be a falloff, then people will go back to brand loyalty." "Long term-terrorism is much more of an issue than plane crashes," he said.
Reporter: Jen Powless |
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WSU paper: No more short-sheetingWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- The Winonan student newspaper at Winona State University instituted new procedures to prevent an embarrassing error that left two pages out of the Nov. 14 issue, chief editor Jen Selby said. She called the omission a miscommunication. The La Crosse, Wis., Tribune, which prints the paper, received only 10 pages, each sent as an e-mail message and labeled Page 1, Page 2, and so on. From now on, Selby said, the labels will be clearer, like Page 1 of 12. About the missing pages, the opinion and photo sections, Selby said the missing opinion page would run in the next issue: "That is a really important section where readers write in," said Selby. The photo section will be viewable on the Winonan web site, she said.
Reporter: Jen Powless
Repair pegged at $10,000 for fire-damaged unitWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 2001 -- Damage was estmated at $10,000 at an eight-unit rental house damaged by a fire that killed one tenant Nov. 11 at Sanborn and Franklin streets, said Kathy Harris, vice president of ServPro, which is doing the cleanup. The owner of the house, Wayne Krage, who rents to many college students at other units he owns, refused an interview: "Any information you can get from the police or fire department," he said. Krage hired ServPro to repair the damages to the second floor apartment rented by Justin Walsh, who died in the fire. A cigarette in a stuffed chair was blamed for the fire.
Reporter: Angie Anderson
Background: No collegians in fatal house fire
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Darrell
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Jim Johnson
Tech president
2001:
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