by Samantha Stetzer | Oct 6, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University will host Homecoming 2016 Monday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 16. The theme will be “A Hero’s Homecoming.” The grand parade will step-off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, on Huff Street from Broadway Street to Mark Street. After...
by Samantha Stetzer | Oct 4, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
In celebration of inclusivity and diversity, Winona State University’s 2016 Homecoming Court will be non-gendered instead of crowning a traditional king and queen. WSU will instead be crowing two Homecoming Royalty at the coronation ceremony, who are selected by...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University of Minnesota announces Kelsey (Gowin) Mellard will be honored as a Distinguished Young Alumna during Homecoming 2016. Mellard, a community health major, was a scholarship varsity soccer player for the WSU women’s soccer team and was deeply...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
The Winona State University Heritage Award is given annually to an employee, retiree, alumni or friend of the university who is a well-recognized supporter of WSU and its students, faculty and staff. Awardees are selected based on criteria such as campus and community...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University announces Jake Runestad (’09) will be honored as a Distinguished Young Alumnus during Homecoming 2016. Runestad graduated summa cum laude from WSU with a degree in instrumental music education, music composition. While at WSU, he received the...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University announces Luke Merchlewitz (‘01) will be honored as a Distinguished Alumnus during Homecoming 2016. Merchlewitz received his Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 1983, and completed his...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University announces Gary Grob (’62, ’65) will be honored as a Distinguished Faculty/Staff during Homecoming 2016. Grob received his undergraduate degree in elementary and physical education from Winona State College in 1962 and his master’s from the...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University announces Mark Dorn (’83) will be honored with a Distinguished Service Award for Homecoming 2016. Dorn played Warrior football and graduated from WSU with a Bachelor of Science in business in 1983. He spent most of his career as owner and...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Winona State University of Minnesota announces James Churchill (’94) will be honored as a Distinguished Alumnus during Homecoming 2016. Churchill served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps before coming to WSU as a first generation, non-traditional student, completing...
by Samantha Stetzer | Sep 30, 2016 | homecoming, Uncategorized
Every year, the Winona State University Alumni Society recognizes alumni, faculty, staff and community members for accomplishments in their careers and contributions they have made to WSU and their communities, living the university’s mission to improve the world. WSU...
