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During the most past week, 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported for a current total of 23 active positive cases.<\/p>\n
The total number of students on- and off-campus who are currently quarantining stands at 94, with those currently isolating at 46. See more details on WSU\u2019s COVID-19 dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n Even though our campus numbers are holding steady, Winona County, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding regions are seeing a rapid rise in COVID-19 spread.<\/p>\n Hospitals across the state have strained resources and many are at capacity. Be cautious when going out into the community:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Spring Break Decision” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Spring Break Decision Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n Thank you to those who completed the Spring Break survey. It was a difficult decision, but WSU leadership decided that, to help control the spread of COVID-19, we won\u2019t be taking a week off<\/strong> for Spring Break.<\/p>\n Instead, we will be taking Break Days throughout the semester<\/strong>. This decision was informed by the resolution Student Senate presented to President Olson, requesting Spring Break days versus a Spring Break week.<\/p>\n The official start and end dates for Spring will remain as planned: Classes begin Jan. 11, 2021<\/strong> and Spring Commencement<\/strong> will be held on May 7, 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, finals week will shift one week earlier. <\/strong>See the full Spring Break details<\/a>, including Break Day dates.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Winona-Pandemic-Portraits-Storefront-1280.jpg” alt=”Count on Me Logo” title_text=”Winona-Pandemic-Portraits-Storefront-1280″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Dream-Closet-Drop-Box-Students-Masks-1280.jpg” alt=”Mask Up. 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Check In.” title_text=”Dream-Closet-Drop-Box-Students-Masks-1280″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Winona-Poetry-Walk-James-Armstrong-1280.jpg” alt=”Check In” title_text=”Winona-Poetry-Walk-James-Armstrong-1280″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Downtown Art Tour, Dream Closet & Clubs” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Pandemic Fun Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n If you haven’t been in Downtown Winona for a while, there are some new additions to explore.<\/p>\n Look down at the sidewalk, and you might just be inspired by the original poems stamped into the concrete for the Winona Poetry Walk project<\/a>. While you’re taking in the poetry, you’ll see photos from the Winona Pandemic Portrait project<\/a> in several storefront windows on 3rd St.<\/p>\n Student clubs are still going strong as club leaders have risen to the challenges<\/a> of creating community despite the pandemic.<\/p>\n Looking for a wardrobe refresh? Save money and score new-to-you threads at Dream Closet\u2019s drive-up shopping event<\/a> this Saturday from 12-3pm.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Post-Election Support & Mental Health Check In” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Post-Election Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n Stressed out waiting for the 2020 election results? You aren\u2019t the only one!<\/p>\n Join other students and Jamie Sanders, WSU Counselor, in a supportive, confidential conversation about managing election stress<\/a> on Tuesday from 2-3pm. The conversation will be focused on our well-being, not our political affiliations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v4sMWEv5hjg” admin_label=”Mental Health Video” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Mental Health Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n WSU Counselor Mick Lynch offers a handy acronym – CHEERS – to help reduce stress by changing your mindset, eating well, exercising, taking time to relax and getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n Here’s CHEERS to all Warriors as we finish this semester strong! <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Preparing for a Safe Thanksgiving” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Thanksgiving Plans Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n Thanksgiving Break is coming up fast, so now is the time to talk to your family about holiday plans.<\/p>\n If you have in-person classes and finals, you are strongly encouraged to stay on campus<\/strong> over Thanksgiving Break. This will reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 and possibly spreading it to your family and friends.<\/p>\n If you do plan to visit family, you should lay low for the next few weeks<\/a> and make a plan to travel safely<\/a>. If you travel home for Thanksgiving, consider staying home to finish out the semester.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Message from President Olson & Jamie Sanders” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Olson Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n President Olson provides the weekly COVID-19 Update<\/a>, shares the Spring Break decision, and encourages mutual understanding in the wake of the election.<\/p>\n WSU Counselor Jamie Sanders offers tips on how to combat feelings of isolation, disconnection and helpless.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mgf32iQYSTM” admin_label=”Olson Video” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn More Text” _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nBe Careful Out There.<\/h3>\n
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