by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Apr 19, 2022 | Academic News, Academics, College of Education, Feature Post
Even as an undergraduate student at Winona State University, Tommy Sawyer knew he wanted to become a teacher—and a great one, at that. In high school, his social studies teachers made such a positive impact on his learning experience that he couldn’t wait to create an...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 15, 2021 | Academics, Campus Life
Have you ever thought about taking winter classes over the long break to catch up, keep up or get ahead? Last year, WSU offered a mini term between the fall and spring semesters. This session was called J-term (which stood for “January Term”), and faculty across many...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
After classes went online in the spring because of COVID I didn’t know what to think. I had to accept the fact that things wouldn’t return to normal soon. I even had to think about the possibility of staying home for the fall semester. Ultimately that’s what I decided...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Nov 2, 2020 | Admissions Blog
Choosing where I’d go for college was mostly exciting and a little intimidating but I ended up finding the university that was right for me in the end. Winona State had been one of my top college choices from the start. The reason why I liked WSU was because it’s...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Somehow we’re halfway through the semester already, and that means class registration is coming up quickly. In the past, I usually tried to fill my course wishlist with course that didn’t meet on Fridays or only those that started after 11am. This semester, I am...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 22, 2020 | Campus Life
Now that fall is here, pumpkins are perfect decor for any home, apartment or residence hall room. Best of all, this craft is easy, cheap and a fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity. First Things First Pick Your...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Sep 22, 2020 | Campus Life Blog
Winona State’s campus is undeniably beautiful. Our campus is home to plenty of greenspace, outdoor tables and benches, and natural beauty that make for perfect study spaces. Regardless of your class delivery or your study style, heading outside might just be the...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Sep 12, 2020 | Campus Life Blog
Now that classes have started and you’re back on campus for the Fall, you may be wondering what activities you can do. The reality is that we’re all adjusting to some new changes because of COVID-19, but there are still plenty of outdoor activities that are both fun...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Jul 2, 2020 | Admissions Blog
You’ve been looking forward to your first semester of college–and hoping it will live up to all your expectations. You’ve anticipated the excitement of living in the residence halls, eating in the dining hall, making new friends at all the Welcome Week...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Jun 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
To say that we’ve experienced a lot of change as students in the past few months would be an understatement. We’ve watched the most unconventional graduation to date. We’ve social distanced and attended classes virtually. For some of you, it may have caused some...
