by Guest Blogger | Dec 11, 2015 | Improving Our World
I was pretty excited to volunteer at Zumbro Lutheran Church for the Interfaith Hospitality Network in Rochester (IHN). After learning about IHN through a guest lecturer, I was interested in seeing first-hand how they run their homeless shelters. The night started off...
by John Otis | Dec 8, 2015 | Campus Life, Community Engagement
As we are approaching our favorite (or least favorite) time of the year, finals, something that helps me stay positive during this hectic time is what I’ll be doing with my month of freedom from classes. Photo by Brian Waldbillig ’18 So, without further ado, I...
by Guest Blogger | Dec 4, 2015 | Improving Our World
On Oct. 26, 2015, my classmate Josh and I volunteered at a church shelter for those without a home in Rochester. Robin Saner’s foundations of counseling class in the Graduate Studies of Counselor Education Program is working with IHN (Interfaith Hospitality...
by Lauren Reuteler | Dec 3, 2015 | Campus Life
It may seem out of reach right now, but in one short week we will have completed our 2015 fall semester at WSU! After you’ve survived finals week and finally make it home you’ll be able to relax, watch Netflix, and eat all of the food in your parent’s fridge. But be...
by Guest Blogger | Nov 27, 2015 | Improving Our World
About a month ago, I spent the evening at a homeless shelter through Interfaith Hospitality Network out of Rochester. Typically families spend the night in various churches in the area that donate their space to the organization. Each week the families move to a...
by Erin Kloepping | Nov 24, 2015 | Campus Life Blog
Too often we get so caught up in the thought of tables full of delicious turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie during this time of year and we forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving. This is the time of year to express our gratitude for all of the many...
by John Otis | Nov 18, 2015 | Campus Life, Residence Life
Although there are tons of requirements and responsibilities that go along with being an RA, which are covered in my last blog, the rewards of the position are awesome. Here are a few things you can gain from an RA position: 1. Making friends who will last a...
by Mariah Kaercher | Nov 11, 2015 | Campus Life, Campus Life Blog
Being part of band in high school has fond memories for me. Playing my alto-saxophone in various parades and marching band concerts is a memory that feels very recent. When I discovered that WSU had a band that allowed anyone to be apart of, I jumped at the chance. I...
by Mariah Kaercher | Nov 10, 2015 | Admissions Blog
Photo by Brooke Powell ’21 When I graduate from this institution, I will be proud to call myself a Winona State Warrior. I’m proud and completely devoted to the school that provided me an education, friendships and plenty of memories that will last a...
by Hannah Peterson | Nov 6, 2015 | Improving Our World
Everyone has that one cause that they hold near and dear to their hearts. For some it may be spending time at animal shelters or volunteering at soup kitchens but for me, its donating blood. Ever since I can remember I would go with my mom to the local blood drive and...
