by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
After classes went online in the spring because of COVID I didn’t know what to think. I had to accept the fact that things wouldn’t return to normal soon. I even had to think about the possibility of staying home for the fall semester. Ultimately that’s what I decided...
by Guest Blogger | Nov 3, 2020 | Admissions Blog
University has been in session for going on two months now and students are starting to get in the swing of things. As a current student at WSU I thought I could share some of the experiences that I have had that go against what you usually hear about the college...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Nov 2, 2020 | Admissions Blog
Choosing where I’d go for college was mostly exciting and a little intimidating but I ended up finding the university that was right for me in the end. Winona State had been one of my top college choices from the start. The reason why I liked WSU was because it’s...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 30, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Whether you are learning remotely or on-campus, you are probably worried about having close contact with others. However, there are certain criteria or situations that qualify contact as “close.” Close contact is defined as being within six feet of a...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 28, 2020 | Academics, Campus Life, Support & Resources
Psst! Did you know that registration for Spring 2021 courses begins Monday, Nov. 2? Well, you do now! Here’s a crash course on how to register with some helpful tips to give you assistance from a distance. 1. Check your registration window on eServices. This window...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wondering what to do this Halloween? Here are some way you can celebrate the holiday and reduce your risk for getting COVID-19. Low Risk Carve Pumpkins Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household (or with neighbors or friends outside) at a safe...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 28, 2020 | Campus Life Blog, Student Clubs
From exercising to shopping to eating at restaurants, the pandemic has changed the way we do many things. So, it’s no surprise that many things we do on campus have also changed—and running student clubs and organizations is a big one. I asked a handful of our WSU...
by Winona State University Communications | Oct 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates
Holding Steady, Staying Vigilant Our positive COVID cases are down this week with 15 new positive cases, and a current total of 48 active positive COVID cases. Thank you to those who are quarantining and isolating, which helps contain the virus and reduce the...
by Hailey Seipel | Oct 23, 2020 | Wellness Blog
We’re all familiar with the coronavirus pandemic at this point. But did you know there’s another virus going around? It’s called “COVID fatigue,” and you’re probably feeling it right now. Most of us are tired of hearing about COVID-19. We’re tired of staying inside...
by Kiva Grote-Hirsch | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Somehow we’re halfway through the semester already, and that means class registration is coming up quickly. In the past, I usually tried to fill my course wishlist with course that didn’t meet on Fridays or only those that started after 11am. This semester, I am...
