[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][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_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/COVID-19-WSU-Update-Banner-1280.jpg” alt=”COVID-19 Update” title_text=”COVID-19-WSU-Update-Banner-1280″ _builder_version=”4.6.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Cases Text” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
During the past week, 26 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported (up from 22) for a current total of 43 active positive cases (up from 37).<\/p>\n
The total number of students on- and off-campus who are currently quarantining stands at 33, with those currently isolating at 69.<\/p>\n
The university remains in Level 2 (Yellow) of its Campus Safety Levels<\/a>. See more details on WSU\u2019s COVID-19 dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Dial Back Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n The Governor of Minnesota enacted \u201cDial Back, Minnesota<\/a>\u201d, a temporary pause of most social activities, in-person dining, sports, and indoor fitness activity<\/strong> in group settings.<\/p>\n This four-week pause will be in place between Nov. 20 – Dec. 18, 2020,<\/strong> and includes the following:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image admin_label=”Dial Back Image” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ title_text=”Dial-Back-Infographic-1280″ src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Dial-Back-Infographic-1280.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Rochester Campus Update” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Rochester Campus Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n WSU has programs and services co-located within the Rochester Community and Technical College campus.<\/p>\n Students, faculty, and staff with our Rochester programs should be aware that there will be changes to RCTC campus<\/a> buildings and services from Nov. 23 – Dec. 4.<\/p>\n If you have in-person courses scheduled at RCTC you will continue to receive information from your instructor regarding your class schedule or delivery methods.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Your Choices Matter” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”To Do List Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_testimonial author=”Connie Kamara” job_title=”WSU\u2019s Director of Health & Wellness Services” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/Images\/Connie.png” admin_label=”Connie Testimonial” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n 18-35 year-olds are disproportionately spreading the COVID-19 virus. You may be asymptomatic and unaware that you are infected and contagious. It is an unfair burden but you can be the Hero of this story.<\/p>\n Please get tested and refrain from gatherings. What you choose to do at this time could save someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/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 & Dr. Denise McDowell” 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>, and <\/span>he and\u00a0<\/span>Dr. Denise McDowell share a <\/span>Thanksgiving message encouraging safe <\/span>choices, and<\/span> expressing <\/span>their gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eDBiRG1zW_w” admin_label=”Olson Video” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_blurb title=”Stay Safe this Thanksgiving ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Thanksgiving Plans Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, we hope you choose to stay where you are to help stop the spread.<\/p>\n But if you are leaving town, please take these four steps before you travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also, seriously consider the risks<\/a> if you plan to have any holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n For those who are staying in Winona, our community is grateful that we can count on you. That\u2019s why community members are coming together to provide Thanksgiving meals<\/a> to neighbors in need.<\/p>\n You can sign up to receive a meal<\/a> and a volunteer will drop off a homecooked or pre-purchased meal on Wed., Nov. 25.<\/p>\n And if you\u2019d like to be one of those volunteers, you can sign up to donate a meal<\/a>.<\/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\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Count-on-Me-Kaitlyn-Mercier-1280.jpg” alt=”Count on Me Logo” title_text=”Count-on-Me-Kaitlyn-Mercier-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\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Count-on-Me-Rebecca-Shoberg-1280.jpg” alt=”Mask Up. Back Up. Wash Up. Check Up. Check In.” title_text=”Count-on-Me-Rebecca-Shoberg-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\/Count-on-Me-Mary-Rooney-1280.jpg” alt=”Check In” title_text=”Count-on-Me-Mary-Rooney-1280″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Count on Me” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”COM Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″]<\/p>\n Thank you to Rebecca, Kaitlyn, and Mary, for letting us know that we can count on you!<\/p>\n #CountOnMe #WarriorsTogether<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Mary Rooney” job_title=”Senior, Elementary Education Major ” portrait_url=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Count-on-Me-Mary-Rooney-1280.jpg” admin_label=”Mary Testimonial” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n My pandemic hack is to stay social!<\/p>\n Even though you cannot always see each other in person \u2013 send a text or give someone a call! It can help make their day better and yours as well.<\/p>\n Even though life has changed, be open to new opportunities and experiences because you never know how your life can change for the better.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/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=”COVID Self-Care Bingo Challenge” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”BINGO Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n With the COVID Bingo Wellness Challenge, you can learn how to be safe, take care of your mental health and work on your well-being as we do our part to reduce COVID-19 cases in our community and finish the semester strong.<\/p>\n Plus you can earn prizes and co-curricular credits<\/a> for participating!<\/p>\n Learn how to join the challenge<\/a> and download your BINGO card<\/a> today (PDF).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Mental Health Check-In: Gratitude for the Good in Your Life” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Mental Health Blurb” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″]<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a long, tough year and this week we were dealt more bad news as COVID-19 cases are rising and the activities of our \u201cnew normal\u201d life are dialed back.<\/p>\n It can seem like<\/strong> everything is terrible. It can seem like<\/strong> there\u2019s nothing to look forward to.<\/p>\n Good things\u2014and people!– enter our lives all the time, but often we don\u2019t take the time to notice and appreciate them.<\/p>\n WSU Counselor Mick Lynch encourages you to reflect on the last 24 hours<\/a> and find three positive experiences<\/strong> you can be grateful for. Make this a daily practice, and you can start to feel a change in your mental health and your relationships.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bRonh1_lqaw” admin_label=”Mental Health Video” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn More Text” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\nThe COVID Situation in Winona, Minnesota, & the Midwest is Critical<\/h2>\n
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Get a Flu Shot: Monday, Nov. 23 from 10am-4pm in Kryzsko Oak Rooms E-F<\/h4>\n
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