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About\u00a0the\u00a0Improving Our World Blog<\/h2>\n

At Winona State University, we pride ourselves on being \u201ca community of learners improving our world\u201d and this blog is intended to be a record of student experiences and activities as they make a difference in the local community and around the world. Whether they volunteer with Winona\u2019s Habitat for Humanity program, help out at a Jamaican orphanage on a travel study with the Special Education department, or gain global awareness and experience a new culture by studying abroad, WSU students positively impact the community around them. These are their stories.<\/p>\n

If you participated in a service event or have an experience that you would like to share, let us know! Leave a comment or contact us at webcomm@winona.edu<\/a>. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n

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Community<\/h2>\n

Looking to surround yourself with people who want to make the world a better place? The Improving Our World blog highlights groups on campus doing just that.<\/p>\n

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Volunteer<\/h2>\n

The Improving Our World blog is full of opportunities to volunteer and help make the world a better place to live.<\/p>\n

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Perspective<\/h2>\n

The Improving Our World blog helps to give perspective about issues in the world and our community that need support.<\/p>\n

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