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Student leader frets for Senate's futureWINONA, Minn., April 30, 2003 -- The outgoing president of the Winona State Student Senate, Tony Romaine, said he was let down when the Senate declined the university president's proposal for increased tuition. Tony Romaine, who supported the 14.3 percent increase, said the Senate undermined his position as its spokesperson and left him professionally upset. "The Senate gave me nothing to speak about," he said. Romaine said that university President Darrell Krueger might be less inclined to seek support from the Senate next year, viewing the Senate's opinions as a "waste of time." The Senate's entire relationship with Krueger may be affected, he said. It will be hard for the new Senate president, Michael Hofland, to have a close professional relationship with Krueger, asserting that Hofland, who opposed the 14.3 percent proposal, "does not have the same kind of relationship Krueger and I have." At a Senate meeting last week, when he declined a nomination to serve as a senior senator next year, Romaine said he was "disgusted" with the Senate. In a later interview, he backed off the "disgusted" explanation and said he intends to graduate in December and didn't think it fair to take a Senate seat and then leave at mid-year.
Reporter: Carrie Guler
Background: Krueger disturbed at Senate vote
Background: How student senators voted |
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How WSU student senators cast tuition votesWINONA, Minn., April 30, 2003 -- Here is how the Winona State Student Senate voted on the 14.3 percent tuition increase for which university President Darrell Krueger had sought its endorsement:AGAINST
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Dusty Finke*
Michael Hofland *
Justin Jelinek
Cheryl Johnson *
Ezra Kazee
Brad Krasaway
Jake LaRow *
Sara Mans
Robin Miller
Tristin Preusse
Ashley Sinclair
Jessica Thurber*
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Valorie Bieganksi
Desiree Bonsack *
Katie Comstock
Tim Donahue
Tony Romaine
Maegan Satka
Jane Santrom
Doug Stokes
Leah Swiggum
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Nick Ridge
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Margaret Abuta
Jeni Pesta
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Reporter: Paul Sloth
Background: WSU chief disturbed at Student Senate
Background: No slam-dunk for Krueger
WSU SECURITY
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April 30, 2003 | An individual was apprehended at 9:45 p.m. for breaking a window in Memorial Hall. Police were called. |
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APRIL 29, 2003 | BASEBALL (MEN'S): SMU 13, Macaledst er0; SMU 21, Macalester 3. WSU at MSU-Mankato, caneled because of rain.
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): WSU at Loras, canceled because of rain.
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NFL draft passes WSU wide receiverWINONA, Minn., April 30, 2003 -- Winona State University football player Adam Lilla was passed over in the NFL draft, but he received a call from the Green Bay Packers about signing as a free agent. The Packers had chosen two other wide receivers in the draft. Lilla an All-American and Academic All-American, said he's undecided what course to take. If he isn't contacted by any other teams he hopes to attend a mass tryout, with the hope of being signed as a free agent. With graduation looming in two weeks, Lilla is not sure if he will pursue a career in football. Lilla, a biology major, plans to med school exams soon: "I want to become a doctor, but those plans are on hold until I figure out whatÕs going on with football." He is not ruling out arena league winter football in the case that the NFL falls through. Arena football, he said, is not very publicized but often leads to careers in the NFL. "Best case scenario, I would love to play for any team," he said. "IÕm not picky where, I just want to play."
Reporter: Ellen Ryan
Background: WSU wide receiver waits for NFL call |
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Coach: Underdog Warriors may upset Metro 
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| WINONA, Minn, April 30, 2003 -- Going into NCAA regionals in Denver on Friday Winona State University women's tennis Coach Kenall Larson said upsets are possible. "We play doubles in the first matches of the regional competition, which allows room for a potential upset," Larson said. The Warriors meet Metropolitan State of Denver, which is ranked 33rd in the nation for Division II schools. The Warriors were defeated 9-0 at Metro State 9-0 during spring break. Larson said the Warriors know what to expect with the Metro State court surface and surroundings. The two teams play until one reaches 5 points in double matches and 6 points in single. This is the second straight year that Winona State has advanced to the regional competition.
Reporter: Shannon Mauger
Background: WSU v. Metro in NCAA regionals |
WSU plans glossy alumni magazine| WINONA, Minn., April 30, 2003 --- Winona State is transforming its alumni publication, Winona Currents, from a tabloid newspaper to a glossy magazine format, said universuity communcation chief Tom Grier. "The content of the publication will shift toward more feature stories that tell the story of WSU, its distinctiveness, and how its constituents help shape and achieve the institution's mission, vision and values," Grier said. He asked staff and faculty to think about people or projects that might make interesting subjects: "We'd like to hear about current students, recent graduates, or alumni from any point of WSU's history that have an interesting story to tell that connects them in some way to the institution." |
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Cops: Teens coerced to break windowWINONA, Minn., April 30, 2003 -- Sure that two teenagers had broken a window at Memorial Hall at Winona State University, a custodian gave chase and caught the pair. Yes, the boys told the cops, they did it -- but they had to. An older guy with a knife and his friends had pulled a knife on them and ordered them: "Break the window or you won't like what I'm going to do to you." Oh, yeah, said the cops, who called the kids' parents to pick them up. That was about 9:30 p.m. An hour later, the cops got a call that one of the boy's dads was following a pickup driven by the guy who pulled the knife. Police pulled the pickup over. Yes, the driver matched the description the kids had originally offered, and, yes, the guy had a knife that matched too. The man, 19, from Sping Valley, Minn., was taken to jail on terrorist, alcohol and marijuana charges. His buddies, both 18, of Cary, Ill., were cited for underage boozing.>
WSU chief disturbed at Student SenateWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- The president of Winona State University, Darrell Krueger, said he was disturbed that the Student Senate voted against endorsing his proposed 14.3 percent tuition hike for fall. In an interview, Krueger said he was concerned how senators came to their conclusion: "I am not making a judgment on their decision, I am making a judgment on students' decision-making." Krueger said he was concerned with the votes coming from what he called "idealist" senators who had their minds made up before any information was presented. Many senators did not even consider the information presented from the Budget Task Force -- a committee designed to address different aspects of Winona State's budget crisis, Krueger said. Krueger said in the past there has been respect for task force conclusions. "This Senate has been a little different," Krueger said, Even without Senate endorsement, Krueger said he would take the proposed increase to the state board that decides tuition.
Reporter: Brian Krans
Background: Krueger witnesses vote |
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WSU dorm party now under roofWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- The annual Prentiss-Lucas/Quad block party has been moved inside because of predicted rain. The annual celebration put on by tenants of six dorms will include giant inflatables and volleyball games. The BBQ dinner now at the Kane cafeteria, not on the closed-off King Street. The Johnny Holm Band plays from 6 to 9 p.m. in McCown gym.Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
Place: King Street between Huff and Winona streets
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Background: Six WSU dorms plan block party
SMU chooses new basketball coach
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Background: Basketball coach resignation suprises SMU |
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New WSU dorm to be locked day and nightWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- The four buildings that comprise Winona State's new East Lake dorm complex will be locked to outsiders 24 hours, but tenants can get into any building with their apartment key, said university housing Director Mike Porritt. There will be security cameras outside of the building and parking lot that will be monitored by security at night, Porritt said. An electronic card reading system may be installed so tenants can swipe their way into their buildings. Guests will have to use a phone system to call up to the rooms and be buzzed in by the tenant, said Porritt.
Reporter: Carrie Guler
Background: East Lake dorm due to open Aug. 26
WSU profs ahead of national averageWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- Winona State University profs earned $51,575 on average last year, 4.7 percent more than the national average for faculty at colleges of its type, according to a recent survey. However, at the highest academic rank, full professor, Winona State lagged by 1.6 percent, according to information compiled by the American Association of University Professors. Also, instructors, who are the lowest rank, lagged 5.8 percent. Offsetting those averages were associate professors who earned 1.9 percent more than the natinal aveage, and assistant professors, who earned 4.9 percent more. The AAP data compared Winona State with other Class IIB institutions, which are characterized by the primar emphasis on general undergraduate baccalaureate programs.
Reporter: Ellen Ryan
Six WSU students to Romanian orphanageWINONA, Minn., April 29 -- Six Winona State University students have volunteered to work in a Romanian orphanages to relieve overworked caregivers. Speech prof Marieke Spiegelhoff, whose adoptive daughter is from a Romanian orphanage, will accompany the students on their 1-1/2-week visit. "The students traveling are not part of a club, just concerned people who want to be involved in bettering the lives of orphans," said. Spiegelhoff. For the past two summers, she herself volunteered at an orphanage in Targu Mures, where the students are going. The orphanage houses 100 children ranging in age from birth to 6 years old. The Winona State students will stimulate the babies mentally, physically and emotionally through age-appropriate play, Spegelhoff said. The group needs $2,500 per person for the trip and is seeking donations, she said. Also, supplies are needed: Polaroid film, construction paper, glue-sticks, scissors, cotton balls, Band-Aids, Ziplocs, glitter fruit stickers, beads, yarn, Popsicle sticks, brown lunch sacks, balloons, sports equipment, and children's medications, including vitamins, ointments and aspirin.
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VOLUNTEER PROJECT: Students will be working at the state-run Centrul Plasament Nr. 1 orphanage from May 9 to 20.
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Charge: Colleges fudge to get on U.S. News listORONO, Maine, April 29, 2003 -- College administrators know the importance of the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of colleges and some finagle to make the list, according to Robert Woodbury, University of Maine chancellor. Anyone who knows how the rankings are calculated can manipulate faculty resources, financial resources, and alumni giving, Woodbury wrote in the journal Connections. For example, he wrote, colleges can encourage applications from as many students as possible and then to reject most of them to give a false sense of selectivity. Another tactic, he said, is to make SAT or ACT entrance scores optional. The result: The average of submitted scores will rise. Even course enrollment caps can be manipulated for a lower faculty-student ratio even if profs can't spend much time with students, he said. Woodbury called the U.S. News rankings "perverse" and "superficial. " Tactics to manipulate the rankings erode "values that we used to claim were important to the integrity and social value" of institutions, he said.
WSU men profs lag in pay, women exceedWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- The male faculty at Winona State University were paid significantly less than the national average, last year, according to the latest study by the American Association of University Professors. Male faculty averaged $51,575, 7.1 percent less than the national average for male profs at similar undergrad colleges. The average for women at Winona State, $50,225, was 1.6 percent more than the national average. But women still lagged men at Winona State. Male faculty were paid 11.8 percent more than their female counterparts.
Reporter: Patrick Walsh
WSU banner-carriers announcedWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- Juniors with the highest grades will carry the college banners at commencement on May 9, academic Vice President Steve Richardson announced. They are:Dustin Finke, a law and society major, the university banner at the morning ceremony.Joshua Wilson, computer science, the university banner at the afternoon ceremony.John Kammerer, accounting, the College of Business banner.Kristie Eull, elementary ed, College of Education banner.Michelle Maloney, psychology, the College of Liberal Arts banner.Krista McGill, nursing, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences banner.Ryan Montgomery, a chemistry/pre-pharmacy, the College of Science and Engineering banner. Students chosen by the faculty to read the names of degree candidates are Elisabeth VanDerWerf, a theater and psychology student, and Andrew Waldron, a theater, communication, arts and literature student.
Background: Two students tabbed to address grads
WSU nursing grads soar on pass ratesWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- Adult and family nurse practitioner grads from Winona State University had a 100 percent pass rate on their certification exams, according to the latest American Credentialing Center report. The 2002 national average pass rate was 79 percent for adult nurse practitioners and 87 percent for family nurse practitioners. Winona State grads have had a 100 percent pass rate every year since the first graduating class in 1995.ÊSaid progam Director William McBreen: "The 100 percent pass-rate on the certification exam reflects the quality of students and faculty." McBreen also credited partnerships with clinics and care-centers in southeast Minnesota, west Wisconsin and northeast Iowa.
Winona Tech pay exceeds national averageWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- Faculty salaries Southeast Tech, averaging $49,500 last year, were less than one percent higher than the national average, said a new report. The national average for salaries at a technical and community colleges was $49,110, according to the American Association of University Professors. Southeast Tech was .8 percent higher. The lowest paid faculty in the ranking were at Roanoke-Chowen Community College in North Carolina with an average of $30,300. Phoenix College in Arizona had highest at an average of $66,600.
Reporter: Angie Hoppe
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APRIL 29, 2003 | BASEBALL (MEN'S): Concordia 4, SMU 0; Concordia 6, SMU 1.
GOLF (MEN'S): Gustie Spring Classic: SMU (8th).
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): UW-La Crosse 2, SMU 1; UW-La Crosse 3, SMU 1.
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WSU security chief: We're relatively safeWINONA, Minn., April 28, 2003 -- The campus security chief at Winona State University, Don Walski, who goes from half-time to full-time this summer, said he has no immediate plans to change operations. Winona State is a safe campus, he said, noting relatively few crimes. "We could put the campus on lock-down, but it could not function that way," Walski said. From 1999 to 2001, excluding alcohol disciplinary referrals, Winona State had fewer than 60 criminal offenses a year, according to government-required annual reports. When the city closed streets that once cut through campus, Walski said, it made crime harder to happen because criminals recognized escaping was harder. In his eight years in charge of campus security, Walski has seen changes: "When I started here my office was a converted broom closet in Sheehan," he said. Now, security is armed with more than 40 student guards who go through police-like training. There is an extensive campus-wide video monitoring system. With Winona State increasing its on-campus housing, Walski said the university needs a full-time security director, especially when the East Lake dorms are completed and the Tau Center is renovated. Walski said he will be responsible for more than 9,000 students and staff people. Progress over the years, he said, include the stronger training guards and the emergency blue-light kiosks.
Reporter: Brian Krans
Background: WSU's top cop soon full-time |
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R.I.P.: Adolph P. GierokINDEPENDENCE, Wis., April 29, 2003 -- A St. Mary's College alum, Adolph Gierok, a member of the Trempelau County, Wis., Board of Supervisors for 17 years, died at the Whitehall, Wis., hospital. He was 92. He was a dairy farmer.
College journalist embedded with U.S. troopsKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, April 28, 2003 -- When the Pentagon invited applications for reporters to accompany U.S. troops in the Iraq war, student journalist Ron Larson of the Daily Titan at California State University at Fullerton applied -- and got an embedded journalist assignment. With a rented satellite phone, Larson has provided detailed articles for Titan readers. He is the only college journalist covering U.S. troops on the ground.
WSU flutist wins contest for self, her school WINONA, Minn., April 28, 2003 -- Flutist Julie Littler had luck on her side one quiet night on her computer. She hardly remembers the occasion, but the Winona State University music student dropped her name into an Internet drawing and was the lucky winner. The prize: $1,000 for herself towards a Yamaha professional instrument $10,000 for the university music department toward more instruments. Littler put her $1,000 toward a silver and gold professional flute, a Yamaha 881 H. "I'll play this flute for the rest of my life," she said. For the music department, prof Don Lovejoy ordered an alto trombone, an e-flat clarinet, a flugel horn and an orchestral trumpet.
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$578,000 Tech roof project ready to goWINONA, Minn., April 28, 2003 -- Southeast Tech filed for a building permit for as $578,000 re-roofing project at its 1250 Homer Road facility.
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East Lake dorm due to open Aug. 26WINONA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- The new East Lake dorms on Sarnia will be ready for occupany in plenty of time for fall classeds, Winona State University housing executive John Ferden told tenants at a briefing. Tenants can move in Aug. 26, even though most students won't move in until after Labor Day weekend. Ferden added, however, that minor construction nay still be going on in Building D, the one closest to Sarnia -- things putting up paneling. About 200 students attended the briefing. Ferden said a web site will be constructed oer the summer for tenants new to Winona State.
Reporter: Carrie Guler
Student stricken at Lourdes dormWINONA, Minn., April 29, 2003 -- An emergency crew responded to the Winona State University west campus to assist at stricken student. The man, 20, it turned out, did not need help.
Goodroad's developers: We were misledWINONA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- The attorney for landlords Scott and Jan Abramson say they were misled by Mayor Jerry Mller and city economic development director Judy Bodway about the prospects for city approval of their plan to convert the Goodroad's bulding on Third Street into apartments. Attorney Mark Merchlewitz said the Abramsons were told the plan looked good to them if parking plans recommended by the city zoning authority were addressed. Then at a City Council meeting Mayor Miller broke a 3-3 vote to kill the project. The Abramsons have sued the city over denial of permission for the project, which would have created 43 upstairs apartments.
Background: Abramsons sue to build apartments
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Hiring specialist: School jobs decliningWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- The availability of jobs for graduating seniors in elementary education looks to be average, according to Holly Walters, of career services at Winona State University. Last year at this time there was a 15 percent increase in jobs, but budget cuts have eroded the market, Walters said: "They'll find jobs, not as easily. It'll take more of an effort, but they'll find them." The problem with budget cuts, she said, is that different areas are affected, noting that fast-growing urban areas need to continue hiring. Rural areas will be most affected by the cuts, Walters said. "Rural areas may have to combine schools or even close some due to cutbacks, and hiring new positions at these schools won't really be likely," Walters said. She recommends that spring grads seek out education fairs.
Reporter: Jill Vierling
Other career areas: Advertising | Biology| Communication | Criminal justice |Dance | Graphics | Marketing | Photojournalism | Psychology | Public relations | Social work | Theater |
R.I.P.: Kermit F. GatzlaffALTURA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- A Winona State College alum, Kermit Gatzlaff, died at home at age 77. He was a retired hardware store owner and real estate investor.
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APRIL 27, 2003 | BASEBALL (MEN'S): SMU 15, Carleton 1; SMU 10, Carleton 2.
GOLF (WOMEN'S): Minnesota Collegiate Championship: WSU and Southwest State (4th) (tie), SMU (8th).
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): SMU 4, Concordia 0; SMU 11, Concordia 0. WSU 6, UM-Crookston 0; WSU 3, MSU-Moorhead 0.
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University Village remodeling: $200,000| WINONA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- A building permit to convert an old farm house into a community center for the Collegeville development at St. Mary's University was filed. Contractor Inman Construction listed the project at $200,000. The building will include four sleeping rooms for guests at the development, which is designed for empty-nesters who will have easy access to St. Mary's facilities and events across the street. |
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April 27, 2003 | Guards responded to a medical situation in the Sheehan dorm at 1:40 a.m. The individual was taken to the hospital. |
WSU wins North Central softball berth
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Advertising executive to talk at WSUWINONA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- The Winona entrepreneur who built the Winona advertising agency Mediawerks from scratch will speak at a meeting of the Winona State University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society. Bud Baechler will discuss art and media, said chapter President Kristin King. Baechler started Mediawerks out of his basement 30 years ago. Now the company provides marketing, strategic business planning, brand development, graphic design, multimedia and video production. Clients include IBM, Cargill and Sprint.Date: Monday, May 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: erforming Arts Center 224
Cost: Free
Contact: Kristin King at (507) 457-2222 |
Reporter: Afsina Yildiz
Marketing prof: Grads can go many waysWINONA, Minn., April 27, 2003 -- The job outlook for graduating marketing majors at Winona State University is good for those willing to move, said Bill Murphy, chair of the marketing department. "I know of students who are graduating who already have jobs, but they all have to move." Murphy commented on the general lack of students wanting to work in the Winona area. Murphy said, "Winona is a good place to go to school and a good place to raise a family, but for the person in between there is not much to keep them here." The direction that students go is up to them, said Murphy, calling the field of marketing diverse. "A person in marketing can find a job in almost any industry in which they are interested. Almost everyone needs to market something," said Murphy. He mentioned tourism marketing, sports marketing, e-commerce, and personal selling. Not every grad, however, is able to find a job. Murphy said: "I know students who graduated last year who are still looking for jobs. They were good students but they just can find anything right now. People don't get sick or decide to move every June when students are graduating." Twenty senior marketing majors at Winona State are graduating this spring.
Reporter: Patrick Walsh
Other career areas: Advertising | Biology| Communication | Criminal justice |Dance | Graphics | Photojournalism | Psychology | Public relations | Social work | Theater |
WSU economist: War aiding economyWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- The war in Iraq will help the U.S. economy, according to the chair of Winona State University economics and finance department. Gabriel Manrique said the war already has lowered gasoline prices, increased government spending and helped stabilize Iraq. The trend with lower gas prices will continue for months, leaving more money in the hands of consumers, he said. Also, increased government spending, Manrique said, always seems to put money into circulation. The war also will bring a greater stability to Iraq, which will lessen the perceived threat of terrorism, said Manrique. Americans, less fearful of terrorism, will be more apt to spend and invest their money, he said. Manrique said he also sees the eventual return of around 300,000 soldiers as beneficial to the economy because they will rejoin the workforce. This boost to the economy is typical of most wars, said Manrique: "I really think that we will be able to get on with our lives and soldiers will, too, so that we can refocus on our domestic economy."
Reporter: Angie Hoppe
Prof: Bio grads just about guaranteed jobsWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Winona State University biology grads this spring will have 100 percent placement, according to prof Kim Bates. "Students graduating with med and cyto-technology will have a positive experience when attempting to find a job," said Bates. Students will be most successful with the state Department of Natural Resources, hospitals and research labs. Many of her pre-med and vet students will take jobs with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn,. or are planning on grad school. In the past two years, more biology majors have chosen psychology minors, which, said Bates, puts them in good stead for jobs at hospitals with behavioral studies examining the brain. "Several students graduating this spring already have jobs and know where they are going after they leave WSU," said Bates.
Reporter: Shannon Mauger
Other career areas: Advertising | Biology| Communication | Criminal justice |Dance | Graphics | Photojournalism | Psychology | Public relations | Social work | Theater |
WSU SECURITY
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April 26, 2003 | INCIDENT NO. 1: Guards warned tenants at the Richards dorm of loud noise at 12:37 a.m. Security. The tenants later were cited for alcohol violations.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Guards discovered a non-tenant of the Prentiss-Licas dorm attempting to gain entry with a key of a tenant at 1 a.m. The key was confiscated.
INCIDENT NO. 3: An individual was caught at 1:30 a.m. attempting to check into the Prentiss dorm with a fake ID.
INCIDENT NO. 4: A drunk was observed on campus stumbling and falling down at 2:05 a.m. and eventually walked off campus. Police were called. The individual was not a student.
INCIDENT NO. 5: An individual was cited for disorderly behavior in the Prentiss-Lucas dorm at 2:05 a.m. |
Tech earns automotive certificationWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- The automotive technology program at Southeast Tech received certification from the National Automotive Technicicans Education Foundation and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The accreditation, for a five-year period, followed an examination of curriculum, instructon, facilities and equipment.
WSU student composers to debut worksWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Student composers at Winona State University are rehearsing for a recital of their works. Student composers and performers are to be joined by special guests Patricia Lundeen, Central Lutheran Church organist, and the women from the university choir under the direction of Harry Mechell. Instrumental and choral works from 10 students will be featured. Among the works is Matthew Corcoran's "Save Thou, My Rose" for tenor and piano. Laurel Ogren's compositions include "Variations on a Theme by J.S. Bach" for string quartet. Other student composers on the program: Kent Langsjoen, T. C. Lang, Mary Disinski, Melody Snyder, Li Yen Lee, Elissa Otterness, Tasha Kalis and David Waibel.Date: Tuesday, April 29
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Central Lutheran Church, at Wabasha and Huff
Cost: Public and free
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Prof: Theater, dance grads well-roundedWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Graduating theater and dance students have a wide variety of job options this spring, according to the chair of the Winona State University theater and dance department. The program is rooted in a liberal arts curriculum, which creates well-rounded students who can go on to any number of careers, said Gretchen Cohenour. Recent graduates have, Cohenour said, gone into theater, the classroom, and business. Cohenour said that many head for grad school. "People who have a true passion for what they do will find ways to continue their art," said Cohenour. She said that many theater and dance grads do not make the major part of their income from theater but nonetheless stay involved with the fine arts. She said that one recent grad, with a double-major in mass communication, went on to do public relations at the Ordway theater in St. Paul, Minn.
Reporter: Angie Hoppe
Other career areas: Advertising | Communication | Criminal justice | Graphics | Photojournalism | Psychology | Public relations | Social work |
Photo prof: Winonan gives leg upWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Photojournalism prof Drake Hokanson tells his students that if they're good, they will find a job. "There is a fair amount of positions open in the field of photojournalism for people that are good at what they do." According to Hokanson, students should take all the photography classes they can and also work for the Winonan student newspaper. "By working for the Winonan, or any school paper, a student will get the chance to take a bunch of pictures only making their portfolio better," said Hokanson, who is the Winonan's faculty adviser. Students are not limited to working strictly on campus. Hokanson said, "If the Winona Daily News called me and asked if I had a student who could fill a part time photographer position I could refer them to what a student has shot for the Winonan. At the Daily News they could gain experience shooting different subjects and when graduation comes and it's to move on they will have two people for letters of recommendation." Hokanson said Wimona State PJ grads have an advantage because they use wet darkrooms. "A photographer without darkroom knowledge is like a driver who doesn't know how to drive a stick," he said. "They can get by, but someday they will wish they had learned." His students are required to process and develop their film themselves.
Reporter: Patrick Walsh
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APRIL 26, 2003 | BASEBALL (MEN'S): SMU 7, Bethel 2; SMU 7, Bethel 0. WSU 9, UM-Morris 3; WSU 3, UM-Morris 2.
GOLF (WOMEN'S): Minnesota Collegiate Championship: MSU-Mankato 307 (1st), Bemidji State 320 (2nd), WSU and Gustavus Adolphus 322 (3rd) (tie), Southwest State 325 (5th), St. Cloud State 345 (6th), SMU 367 (7th), Carleton 369 (8th), St. Benedict 372 (9th), Augsburg 420 (10th).
SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): Northern Sun Crossover Tournament: WSU 7, UM-Duluth 1. WSU 3, Bemidji State 0. WSU 9, UM-Morris 1. St. Thomas 10, SMU 6; St. Thomas 6, SMU 1.
TENNIS (MEN'S): Northern Tennis Association Championship: UW-La Crosse 47 (1st), UW-Oshkosh 41 (2nd), UW-Eau Claire 37 (3rd), UW-Whitewater 29 (4th),WSU 25 (5th), UJM-Morris 10 (6th).
TENNIS (WOMEN'S): WSU (5th). MIAC Championship: SMU (10th).
TRACK (MEN'S): Gustavus Adolphus Open: SMU (no tesm scores kept).
TRACK (WOMEN'S): UW-La Crosse Classic: UW-La Crosse 222.5 (1st), UW-Eau Claire 173.5 (2nd), UW-Stevens Point 115 (3rd), WSU 89 (4th), Luther 82 (5th), North Central 55 (6th), UW-Stout 23 (7th), Elmhurst 7 (8th).
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Prof to ad grads: Follow new accountsWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Advertising grads this spring will not have an easy time finding jobs, according to a Winona State University prof. Thanks to the lagging economy, Becky McConnell said, advertising students will have to be persistent to get a job. McConnell said that although the advertising business is beginning to bounce back after 9-11, it is not recovering quickly. Although it will not be impossible to get a good job, said McConnell, grads need to do whatever it takes to get their foot in the door at an agency, even if it means taking a less than perfect job. One way to be successful in job searching, McConnell said, is to stay aware. She said that watching which agencies are getting which accounts is key. An agency that had not been hiring and then receives a multi-million dollar account will need to hire many new staff members. The best way to keep on top of what's happening in the business, according to McConnell, is to watch newspapers and to keep your eyes and ears open. Another important quality in the job search is mobility and being willing to go where the jobs are, said McConnell.
Reporter: Angie Hoppe
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Skits part of nonviolence workshopWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- A workshop, "Nonviolent Direct Action to Create Social Change," designed to educate students and people in the community about using nonviolence for social change and justice, is scheduled at Winona State University. The workshop features the Action Theater company, which specializes in interactive performances. Sponsors include Winona Voices, Winona Peacemakers, Winona County and campus Greens, Student Association of Social Workers, the International Club, the Residential College, the women's studies program, and Winona Catholic Worker.Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Kryzsko Commons Dining Rooms F and G
Cost: Public and free |
Six WSU dorms plan block partyWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- The annual Prentiss-Lucas/Quad block party will be along King Street on the Winona State University campus. The annual celebration put on by tenants of six dorms will include giant inflatables and volleyball games. Dinner is BBQ dinner that evening. The Johnny Holm Band plays from 6 to 9 p.m. on King Street. In case of rain, the band performance will be in McCown Gymnasium. Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4 to 10 p.m.
Place: King Street between Huff and Winona streets
Cost: Public and free |
WSU v. Metro in NCAA regionals
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| DENVER, April 26, 2003 -- The Winona State and Metro State universities' women's tennis teams, both from the Northern Sun conference, drew each other for their semifinal match in the NCAA Division II regionals in Denver. They play Friday The Winonans go into the match with an 11-9 record, Metro 9-0. St. Cloud State and Northern Colorado meet in the other semifinal match.
Background: WSU wins North Central berth |
R.I.P.: Dabra J. (Davis) RozekWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- A sales and management grad of Winona Technial College, Debra Rozek, died at a nursing home. She was 47.
WSU radio prof to state postWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- A Winona State University radio prof, Ajit Daniel, was appointed Minnesota director of the National Broadcasting Society. The appointment was annonced at the society's national meeting in St. Louis, Mo.
Tech wins OK for distance-learning programsWINONA, Minn., April 26, 2003 -- Newly developed online associate-degree programs at Southeast Tech received accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Ron Matuska, Tech's executice vice president, said the accreditation means that complete online programs will be available in accounting, administrative support, child care, computers, general education, and medical transcription. Matuska said he expects that offerings will be expanded.
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