by Hailey Seipel | Dec 13, 2019 | Academics, Feature Post, Improving Our World, More Than a Major
It All Began with a Dream Jamie Reynolds, a Fall 2019 graduate, was inspired to become a nurse after witnessing the impact care teams had on her late older sister Jessica. Growing up in Apple Valley, MN, Jessica was constantly in and out of hospitals due...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 6, 2019 | Improving Our World
I first heard about the Students in Residence program completely by accident. My cousin and I were walking around Winona in between apartment showings and happened upon this mansion. We decided to do what anyone would do and go explore it. When we got inside, Cheryl...
by Gretchen Leif | Oct 17, 2019 | Improving Our World
Let’s be real: going to college can be expensive. Because it’s likely the biggest investment you’ll encounter as a young adult, you may be tempted to put other expenses on the back-burner—including food. If you’re someone who’s on a tight...
by Hailey Seipel | Apr 16, 2019 | Improving Our World
Sometimes it can seem like the world is moving in fast motion, especially when final exams roll around each semester. Because we are often in such a hurry during finals season, we tend to miss all the great gestures happening around us—and even to us. To celebrate the...
by Carly Weber | Apr 11, 2019 | Improving Our World
As the semester wraps up, our lives become busier and busier. It’s hard to fit anything into our already packed schedules, but by taking a few seconds out of our day, we can make someone else’s a little bit better! Here are six acts of kindness you should do before...
by Guest Blogger | Apr 2, 2019 | Community Engagement, Improving Our World
Did you know that Americans use 100 billion plastic bags over the course of one year? If this number seems startling, think about all your quick late-night Target runs when the cashier puts your snacks in a plastic bag, or your weekly Hy-Vee trips when every few items...
