by Amy Nelson | Aug 10, 2022 | COVID-19, Wellness Blog
Whether you on-campus attending classes or working at the local Kwik-Trip, you might be 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...
by Amy Nelson | Jun 21, 2022 | COVID-19, Wellness, Wellness Blog
The pandemic may seem like it’s behind us as millions of Americans are vaccinated across the country. However, COVID-19 and it’s variants, are still around. Being up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines before the coming or returning to campus is one of the easiest...
by Robin Woodhouse | Apr 27, 2022 | Intellectual, Wellness Blog
In just a week and a half, you’ll be enjoying your summer break with friends, family, and pets. Until then, it’s time to hit the books and knuckle down on your schoolwork to prepare for final exams, projects, and papers. It’ll take some effort, but the...
by Amy Nelson | Apr 20, 2022 | Environmental, Wellness Blog
What does sustainability mean to you? To me, sustainability means increasing one’s lifespan. It means taking the well-known phrase “reduce, reuse, and recycle” one step further. It means refusing single-use plastics and reusing other products. It means looking at...
by Robin Woodhouse | Apr 13, 2022 | Environmental, Outdoor Activities & Nature, Physical, Social, Wellness Blog
As a Winona State student, you have access to a plethora of outdoor recreation options, from hiking in beautiful state parks to kayaking on Lake Winona, there’s an activity out there that you’ll enjoy. As the weather warms up now is the perfect opportunity to...
by Amy Nelson | Apr 6, 2022 | Social, Wellness Blog
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Sexual assault can happen to all gender identities and sexual orientations. The subject of sexual assault may make you uncomfortable but that gives even more reasons to talk about it and raise awareness for it. The...
