CyberIndee: Winona College News (December 5, 2001)

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DEC. 5

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COMMENCEMENT
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Dan Rukavina
Joe Race

Grads to hear industrialist, law and society senior

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- A Winona industrialist, Dan Rukavina, will keynote the mid-year Winona State commencement ceremonies, the university announced. More than 390 students will receive degrees. Rukavina and his wife Pat, both members of the WSU Foundation Cornerstone Society, were among co-founders of EMD Associates and DCM Tech in 1974. EMD has since merged with Winona's Benchmark Electronics. The student speaker will be Joe Race, a graduating senior recommended by the Student Senate. Race, a former Marine, is being graduated in law and society with a political science minor. He has been executive director of the College Republicans. He co-founded the campus Mock Trial Organization.

Date: Dec. 14
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: McCown Gym

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Football coach boosts WSU, also Northern Sun

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- About being named Northern Sun conference football coach the year again, Tom Sawyer of Winona State University said the honor isn't his alone. "It's a reflection of the work that the team does together," said Sawyer. The award was given to Sawyer in November, when fellow Northern Sun coaches voted him the honor. In the six years that Sawyer has served as head coach at Winona State, he has won the award three times. What sets Sawyer apart? He said he promotes not just Winona State but the entire conference. "I've spoken about Winona State and the conference nationally in leadership seminars," Sawyer said. He likes coaching at the university because it is his alma mater and because he enjoys seeing the way Winona State's sports teams are becoming so strong. "It's fun to be a part in changing the success of the teams," Sawyer said. "We're doing the best we've ever done. My dream is to someday take this team to the national championship," said Sawyer. Sawyer sees himself as an open-minded coach and said he listens to the players. "Working with the team is awesome. They are really great kids," said Sawyer. Sawyer said that Winona State's football players are a step ahead of other universities. "We may not have as many scholarships as some universities, but we get more work and dedication out of our players. We all work together as a team," Sawyer said.

Reporter: Whitney Wolfe
Background: Sawyer named best in Northern Sun

SAWYER
Third time
Northern Sun
coach of the year

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WSU LOSING LOW-COST EDGE?

Nikki Robinson, student adviser to the inter-dorm council, bemoaned the increase:

"It is a shame that we have to keep paying into a school that is recognized as one of the most cost friendly systems in Minnesota."

Student reaction largely has been muted, perhaps because most students move out after their frosh year and aren't affected.

Students face 7-14% hike
in WSU dorm costs

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- For certain, Winona State University dorm fees will go up in the fall. The question, said housing chief John Ferden, is how much. Ferden said it likely will be 7 percent to 14 percent more. "Of course we would start out by looking at an increase of 7 percent for the students and then, if necessary, work up," said Ferden. "If the increase was around 9 percent, then you would notice an increased bill of $400 next year," said Ferden. The fee increase would go toward deferred maintenance. "I can assure you that no increases will be made without the input of the students," said Ferden.

Reporter: Erin Gerace
Background: Expect $400 higher dorm fees

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WSU rethinks dorm supervisor at St. Teresa

The layout is similar at Loretto Hall, where Winona State students live on three floors, and neighboring Maria Hall, where Winona State students now occupy one floor. But there are differences. Maria lacks air-conditioning, which was one reason that Minnesota Preparatory Schools Foundation agreed to give up the part it uses for conferences. "Switching buildings works well for them because they get the air conditioning," said dorm Director Sara Lee Garcia. "It works well for us because we get the extra space." Maria includes a lounge that will be available for new Winona State tenants.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2001 -- The dorm director at Lourdes Hall, Sara Lee Garcia, will be in charge of neighboring Maria Hall at the old St. Teresa campus when Winona State takes over all four floors in the fall, university dorm chief Mike Porritt said. An assistant director will be hired for Maria, but Garcia will be in charge, Porritt said. Porritt is looking to hire an undergrad student for the assistant position. Additionally, there will be a supervisor on each of the four Maria floors. Maria will house approximately 200 students. "If Maria Hall was bigger, we wouldn't do it this way," said Porritt. "Normally we would have a regular hall director in charge, but many other universities in this situation found that doing it this way is just as efficient when dealing with this number of students," he said. Maria Hall will replace one of Winona State's current St. Teresa dorms, Loretto Hall. Because Winona State has only three of the floors in Loretto, Maria Hall, with four floors, will add about 50 beds, Porritt said.

Reporter: Whitney Wolfe
Background: WSU to Loretto: Bye

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WSU aviators see mild days as catchup time

WINONA, Dec. 5, 2001 -- Winona State aviation students have fallen further behind in their flight hours due to recent cloudy and overcast weather. Students have been grounded since Thanksgiving break because the ceiling has been too low. The weather sets them back in addition to being behind from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The clouds must be 40,000 feet above ground level for students to be able to fly, said aviator Greg Filkins, a junior. "The weather has been decent without wind and stuff, but the ceilings have been too low to fly. I have been grounded since Thanksgiving," said Filkins last week. "I think this is the first day students have been allowed to go up," said Filkins. Students are not allowed to fly due to a variety of weather conditions:

> Greater than an 8-knot wind
> Less than 10 miles visibility
> Temperatures below 20 degrees
> Rain or snow
> Ice on the runways

With no snow in November and none so far in December, students were hoping to catch up on their flight hours, said Filkins.

Reporter: Tim Davis
Background: WSU student pilots recovering lost hours

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JOB OUTLOOK

Criminal justice jobs seen as recession-proof

Although the job outlook for criminal justice majors is positive, Winona State University prof Mark Norman says a student can blow it all with immature mischief and indiscretion. His advice to criminal justice majors: "Stay out of trouble." Noting that it's not common crime for college students to have an underage consumption rap, it "doesn't look good for anyone pursuing a career in law enforcement."

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- Criminal justice majors can expect to have an easy time finding a job following graduation, according to Mark Norman, coordinator of criminal justice at Winona State University. Although unemployment generally rises when a recession hits, the demand for law officials is greater than ever, according to Norman. "When the economy goes down, crime goes up," said Norman. He explained that a high unemployment rate adds to the number of robberies, and with additional robberies also comes an increase in murders. The demand is about to go up due to the attacks on Sept. 11, said Norman. He said it will take about a year before the demanded for airport security and border agents is met.

Reporter: Emily Wilson
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

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Historian explores Russian thinker Soloyo

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2001 -- A Saint Mary's University historian, Gregory Gaut, presented a paper at a session on Russian thinker Vladimir Soloyov's political and social thought at the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies convention in Washington. Gaut co-authored the paper with two colleagues from the Netherlands,.

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SMU frosh found dead in dorm room

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 --A Saint Mary's University freshmen was found dead in his room by dorm officials after friends became worried when they hadn't heard from him. Michael James Reardon, 19, of Lake Bluff, Ill., lived in a single room. Death was attributed to hanging. A universty spokesperson, Bob Conover, said a memorial Mass would be held in a campus chapel. Conover said he did not know Reardon personally but that he had a lot of friends: "We are all just trying to make sense of this."

Reporter: Rebecca Schmidt

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WSU wind, jazz ensembles join for concert

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- Two Winona State University musical groups are rehearsing a "Holiday Concert for the Hungry." The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, directed by Donald Lovejoy, and the Jazz Ensemble, directed by Rich MacDonald, will perform a family-oriented benefit concert for the Winona Volunteer Services.

Date: Dec. 9
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Performing Arts Center
Cost: Non-perishable food donation

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Visiting prepsters, folks bask in 70s weather

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- The warmest November in 70 years provided Winona State University with the perfect conditions to show high school seniors around the campus. Weather can play a part in the decision process, said Lori Flikki of the admissions staff. "Bad weather brings the mood down from a sunny day," Flikki said. "That makes a difference." Students and parents complain during bad weather. A particular complaint that Flikki noted how much time it took to drive to Winona. "People tend to be grumpier," Flikki said. Scott Watson, a federal meteorologist, said this November was the warmest since 1931. The average temperature was 47.5 degrees, compared to 43.2 degrees in 1931.

Reporter: Angie Anderson

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WSU SECURITY
REPORT
Dec. 5, 2001

A janitor found a set of keys and checkbook in Memorial Hall at 8:30 p.m. The owner said the items had been stolen from the library about 7 p.m.

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Man held for Winona rape facing Eau Claire charges

WINONA, Minn., Dec. 5, 2001 -- An issue in the extradition of a former Winona State University student back from Wisconsin is the case against him in Eau Claire for an attempted rape last week. The Winona County prosecutor, Chuck MacLean said that Jude Wilson Halter is charged with attempted sexual assault, felony burglary and criminal trespassing in the Eau Claire incident that led to his arrest in Eau Claire. Halter is scheduled to appear before an Eau Claire judge in four weeks on those charges. Meanwhile, Halter is accused in a Jully 2000 Winona rape. Regarding extradition, which is a separate but related issue, MacLean said he is working on a letter to Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, which will include various paperwork, pictures of the suspect, and copies of the Winona County complaints for the Winona rape. Ventura will then sign the paperwork and send it to the governor of Wisconsin, Scott McCallum. After Gov. McCallum signs it, Halter will have one more chance to contest the extradition. This process, said Maclean, could take 30 to 90 days.

Reporter: Annie Rohweder
Background: Suspect at UW-Eau Claire early as 1995

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QUICK
SPORTS
Dec. 5, 2001

BASKETBALL (MEN'S): St. Olaf 78, SMU 72.

BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S): SMU 68, St. Olaf 58.

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Do you share this guy's mild-fall enthusiasm

WINONA, Dec. 5, 2001 -- To many people, Tim Bellman's delight at the warm fall weather may seem perverse. Ballman, a security guard at Winona State University, said he's been more productive lately than he would be if daytime highs were closer to the average of 43 degrees. Ballman punches in the license plate numbers of cars into a little hand-held machine, keeping a record of cars that are parked illegally. He says his fingers move faster when the weather is warm. "I can get a lot more work done," Ballman said.

Reporter: Emily Wilson

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CAMPUS
SALARIES

Louis
DeThomasis
SMU president
2000: $139,281

Darrell
Krueger
WSU president
2001: $152,130

Jim Johnson
Tech president
2001: $125,000

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