by Brooklynn Howell | May 8, 2020 | Admissions Blog, Music Program
Choosing the right college to attend can be a daunting task. I remember dreading this decision myself after going on several college tours. However, visiting Winona State University was a different story. At first, I was hesitant to even tour WSU, but...
by Kassidy Jackson | Mar 31, 2017 | Academics, Admissions Blog, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
As a sophomore dance minor here at WSU, I’ve learned a lot from my involvement in productions and classes. Last year, I was a dancer in Dancescape 2016 and choreographer for the Senior Dance Show. This year, I was a choreographer for Dancescape 2017 and...
by Kim Schneider | Feb 17, 2015 | Academics, Admissions Blog, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
Upon entering Winona State University as a freshman two and a half years ago, I never suspected that I might get involved with the Theater and Dance department. Actually, I never thought I’d be in a dance performance period (unless you count the one I did in...
by Hannah Carmack | Feb 6, 2015 | Academics, Admissions Blog, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, English Program, Teacher Education Program
Imagine if you will…an ordinary person– not unlike yourself– who wakes up every morning and goes to the office of the job they hate. Despite hating every minute at this job, they stay, telling themselves that if they just stick to it for 12 more years...
by Kim Schneider | Feb 3, 2015 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Campus Life, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
On a warm night in September 2014, I found myself fumbling over my feet in the Memorial 300 dance studio at auditions for the 2015 Dancescape. How did I get here? The last time I danced in a studio setting was in third grade. Back then, I loved performing—I loved the...
by Olivia Wulf | Apr 10, 2014 | Academics, Admissions Blog, Art & Design Program, College of Liberal Arts
There was a sense of anticipation on the bus. Everyone, students and community members alike, was peering out the window, wondering if we had finally arrived at our first location. Within minutes, we’d hopped off the bus, passed through the doors and wandered beneath...