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Whether they\u2019re organized by our alumni office or our alumni themselves, events near and far offer opportunities to have fun and reconnect with WSU and Winona itself. Check out some of the fun we\u2019ve had this year and stay up to date on upcoming events<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Shut Down Third Street<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Shut Down Third Street took place in downtown Winona in September 2018. The event, which \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 shut down third street was organized by WSU alumni-led production house Treedome after receiving a Main Street Program Grant. The street festival celebrated building local business, art, and culture by providing a platform for artists and musicians to interact with the Winona community.<\/p>\n

It plans to return for a second year on September 21, 2019!<\/p>\n

\"Shut<\/a><\/p>\n

Warrior Game Day Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WSU hosted our Warrior Game Day Experience event before every home football game in 2018 \u2013 and our WSU alumni came out in full force. Check out our 2019 Game Day Experience<\/a> events!<\/p>\n

\"GDX<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

WSU Retiree Tim Hatfield and Jonte Flowers \u201909 enjoying the great game-day weather.<\/p>\n

\"GDX<\/a><\/p>\n

Robbie \u201912, \u201914 and Alisha Christiano\u2019s \u201907 four-year old son high-fives a Warrior football player as they make their walk to the stadium during a Game Day Experience event in Fall 2018.<\/p>\n

\"GDX<\/a><\/p>\n

The WSU Dance Team gearing up for the game!<\/p>\n

Mass Comm Reunion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The WSU Mass Comm Alumni Reunion took place this past January at Day Block Brewing Company in the Twin Cities. Ka Vang \u201916, Aly Hagglund \u201916, Brett Burger \u201916 were among those who joined us!<\/p>\n

\"Mass<\/a><\/p>\n

Ultimate Frisbee<\/strong><\/h4>\n

September 2018 brought over 100 members of WSU\u2019s \u201cUltimate Family\u201d back to campus to mark the 40th<\/sup>anniversary of the Ultimate Frisbee Clubs at WSU.<\/p>\n

WSU\u2019s first men\u2019s Ultimate Frisbee team, the Mississippi Valley Kling-Onz, was founded in 1978 by Tim Mackey, followed by the first women\u2019s team, the Bad Monaz, by Angie Ogren in 1988. 40 years later \u2013 both teams are still going strong. In 2008, Eric Enge started an Ultimate Scholarship at WSU, raising over $125,000 to date. The scholarship awards $2,000 every year to an individual who has great interest for the sport of Ultimate.<\/p>\n

\"Ultimate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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