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Spring 2026 in Review: Writing
Satori 2026 | Apr. 24 The Satori, Winona State’s Student Literary Arts Journal, was a semester-long creative journal-making process created by the editors of English 324: Projects in Writing and Language and led by Dr. Liberty Kohn. The process of soliciting...
Spring 2026 in Review: Theatre & Dance
Dancescapes 2025-26 | Feb. 19-21 On February 19th through the 21st, the WSU Dance Department showcased their Spring show “Dancescapes,” directed by Jeffrey Peterson, on the main Vivian Fusillo stage. The show featured 12 different pieces, some student-directed pieces,...
Beyond the Classroom: Snorkeling with Sea Turtles for College Credit
Imagine escaping the cold Minnesota weather for a trip abroad to somewhere warm and sunny. Sounds amazing, right? Now imagine earning credits for that same trip. Over winter break, I had the wonderful opportunity to do just that and travel to Puerto Rico through a...
Fall 2025 in Review: Art & Design
“Explore Berlin: Shifting The Paradigm” Exhibit | Nov. 17 On November 17, the Paul Watkins Art Gallery opened its doors to the “Explore Berlin: Shifting The Paradigm” exhibit, which featured work by students in the Western Art and Culture class who studied in Berlin...
Fall 2025 in Review: Music
A Music Faculty Recital | Oct. 7 On October 7, the Winona State music faculty held a recital that showcased each professor’s mastery of their musical area. Dr. Brisson, a co-chair of the music department and a renowned piano professor, focused his musical set around...
Fall 2025 in Review: Theater
"The Secret in the Wings" Production | Oct. 15-18 From October 15 to the 18 , the Winona State Theatre Department showcased Secret in the Wings, a play written by Mary Zimmerman that highlighted the lesser known Grimm Fairytales. The show had a darker tone where each...









