by Elizabeth Meinders | Jul 3, 2014 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
This Friday, we as a country celebrate our history of political independence and our desire to govern ourselves as we see fit. In a way, the 4th of July is a foreshadowing of your personal independence day that is swiftly approaching—that is, the day you move in at...
by Grace Hromadko | Apr 29, 2014 | Admissions Blog, Campus Engagement, Campus Life, Commencement, Winona
If you are graduating soon and getting ready for the start of reality, here is a list of must-haves you MUST do before you graduate from Winona State University! Graduation can be bitter-sweet, so make the most of it by making unforgettable memories. 1) Eat at...
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...
by Olivia Wulf | Apr 1, 2014 | Admissions Blog, Winona
Last week, I provided a few options for thirty-minute adventures. Though these types of travels are perfect for a brief study break or Winona escape, what if you’re looking to put just a little more distance between yourself and that enormous final paper? That’s where...
by Olivia Wulf | Feb 19, 2014 | Admissions Blog
After living in Winona for almost four years, nothing irks me more than complaints like, “There’s nothing to do in this town,” or “I wish there were fun places to go in Winona.” Although I know little ol’ Winona may not have a raging nightlife like the Cities nor does...
by Elizabeth Meinders | Feb 6, 2014 | Admissions Blog, Campus Life
Just a few weeks ago, Somsen Hall and Phelps Hall were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means that they are at least 50 years old, kept in much the same structure and appearance, and places of historical significance. The national recognition...