WSU faculty leader mum on contract prospectsWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- The president of the Winona State University faculty, David Bratt, doesn't want to predict whether profs will approve a tentative contract negotiated with the state chancellor. Voting will be April 9. Most observers expect the proposed pact will be approved, but Bratt said if he expressed too much confidence then people may not vote. Bratt did say he expects a high turnout.
Reporter: Lauren Freeman
Background: WSU profs ponder contract
Budget woes a non-issue for WSU summer jobsWINONA, Minn., April 1, 2002 -- State budget cuts won't affect Winona State students looking for summer campus jobs, according to the university's summer conference coordinator. Tracy Ferber says the budget for student dorm supervisors, tour guides and assistant conference coordinators is generated from fees and not funded by the state. "This side isn't affected as much as the jobs in academic buildings," said Ferber. "We don't rely as heavily on state money." Ten to 15 students will be hired to work 10 to 40 hours a week, according to Ferber. Twelve conferences are scheduled, including hockey and high school leadership camps. In addition, some students are needed as supervisors in the Sheehan dorm. Interviews for the positions will be April 9 and 10 with decisions by April 12, Ferber said.
Reporter: Kim O'Donnell
SMU students choose executive boardWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- A Saint Mary's University junior, Jim Horan, was elected Student Senate president. Other officers for next year are Colleen McGovern, vice president of academic affairs; Nick Michaels, vice president of finance, Liz McDowell; vice president of
social affairs; Lisa Bork,internal affairs representative; Joe Morris, external affairs representative; Keith Pieschek; media specialist; and Thad Stoker, and secretary.
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Merchants Bank adds three college people to boardWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- Three Winona college people, including a Saint Mary's University vice president, were elected to the Merchants Bank Winona board of directors. The new directors:Steve Kohner, a Winona State alum who is president of Modern Ready-Mix.
Ann Merchlewitz, Saint Mary's vice president and general counsel.
Ken Mogren, a Winona State grad in the insurance business. |
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April 5, 2002 | SOFTBALL (WOMEN'S): Augustana 2, WSU 1; Augustana 1, WSU 0.
TENNIS (MEN'S): WSU 6, MSU-Mankato 3. |
WSU cultural activist joins Student SenateWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- The Student Senate at Winona State University elected Winter Blanchard, an activist in the Cultural Diversity Club, to fill a vacancy. Runners-up included Justin Costello and Nick Szulczewski. Meanwhile, a Senate veteran, masscom major Nick Dircz, has resigned due to work overload.
Reporter: Will Albertsen
Genetics expert to speak at SMUWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- A plant molecular genetics expert at the University of Minnesota, David Somers, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in Biology at Saint Mary's University. Somers will discuss issues surrounding genetically modified plants. Undergrads from Saint Mary's, Winona State and other Midwest colleges will present their research findings and field questions at the day-long symposium.Date: April 12
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Page Theater
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Redistricting toll now includes La Crescent legislatorLA CRESCENT, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- Three-term State Rep. Michelle Rifenberg, R-La Crescent, whose district includes extreme southeast Minnesota, has decided against seeking re-election because of new district boundaries. Rifenberg's decision clears the way for Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, to run for a seventh term. Davids and Rifenberg found themselves in the same district when the courts redrew legislative district boundaries to reflect population changes. Rifenberg called the redistricting "cruel" and "illogical" but said her decision was "in the best interest of everyone."
Background: With redistricting, Kierlin less bullish on running
Emergency crew responds for SMU drunkWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- A 22-year-old Saint Mary's University student was found so drunk in the Old Village at 12:24 a.m. that a city rescue crew was called. The man was taken to the hospital.
WSU plans 12 summer construction projectsWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- The day after commencement, construction crews will move onto campus at Winona State University for summer projects. The biggest projects are reroofing Lourdes Hall at the old College of St. Teresa and Phase 2 remodeling of the Minne classroom building on the main campus. Other projects include new bleachers in Talbot Gym and new chairs in the Performing Arts Center recital hall and the Somsen Hall auditorium. "Some projects are small in nature and will involve a limited amount of impediment to normal operations," said university spokesperson Tom Grier. Other projects may involve noise, dust, limited access and interruptions, he said. The schedule:
Somsen 206 and 211: Move telecommunication and safety office, April 15-May 15.
Lourdes Hall: Reroofing, May 6-Nov. 30.
Somsen Data Center: Cooling System Upgrade, May 6-Aug. 30.
Somsen 321: Remodel lab to laptop classroom, May 6-June 1.
Somsen third-floor offices: Carpet and ceilings, May 6-Aug. 26.
Minne Hall: Further renovation , May 6-Aug. 26.
Kryzsko Commons: Bowling alley area, May 6-Aug. 26.
Somsen 114: Remodel registrar's office, May-August.
Phelps: Restrooms, May-July.
Stark: Auditorium chair replacement, schedule to be determined.
Performing Arts Center: Recital Hall chair replacement, schedule to be determined.
Talbot Gym: Bleachers replacement, schedule to be determined.
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Two high-visibility projects expected to be less disruptive over the summer would the startup of construction for the $40 million new science complex, if state funding comes through, and new premium-price seating at Maxwell Field.
Background: Minne due for interior walls
Background: WSU to open Lourdes roof bids April 3
Background: WSU looking to stadium upgrade
WSU
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April 5, 2002 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A window on the first floor of Lourdes Hall was
broken at 1:30 a.m.
INCIDENT NO. 2: A piece of a computer from the Lourdes dorm was reported
missing at 4:47 p.m. The part was taken sometime over the past week.
INCIDENT NO. 3: Several students reported at 11 p.m. that they had been followed by a man they did not know while they walking back to campus.
INCIDENT NO. 4: A student reported at 10:30 p.m.that her laundry basket was taken from the Lourdes laundry room within the past hour. |
SMU historian writes on 1600s court cultureWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- A Saint Mary's University history prof, Richard Tristano, wrote an article, "The 'Istoria Imperial' of Matteo Maria Boiardo and 15th Century Ferrarese Courtly Culture," for a collection of essays called "Phaethon's Children: The Este Court and Its Culture in Early Modern Ferrara." The publisher is Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies at Arizona State University.
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Expect new profs on WSU history podiumsWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- Students will see a lot less of Winona State University history prof Norm Sobiesk next year and probably not see prof Alex Yard at all. Sobiesk, who teaches modern Europe, will enter phased retirement and teach only spring semester, said department Alex Yard. Yard himself is going on sabbatical. Searches are under way for someone to cover their courses. Yard's temporary replacement will have to be someone with expertise in both modern East Asia and U.S history. A candidate that will partially replace Sobiesk must have expertise in modern Europe, said Yard. Sobiesk's gradual retirement is a money-saver for the university. After 32 years at Winona State, Sobiesk earns $86,300. Yards earns $49,700l, which will be cut two-thirds to $33,100 during his absence. Ads for replacements have been placed on Humanities Net, a web site, and in a national journal, the Chronicle of Higher Education. Yard expressed confidence that all classes will be covered next fall. "It's not going to be easy, but we'll make it," he said.
Reporter: Will Albertsen
Other WSU departments: History | Marketing | Political science |
SMU student faints; ambulance calledWINONA, Minn., April 5, 2002 -- A Saint Mary's University sophomore fainted at Watters Hall a little after 10 a.m. A rescue crew was called, and the woman was taken to the hospital.
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