Mayor asks job firms for accountingWINONA, Minn., Feb. 28, 1998 --Mayor Jerry Miller called on Winona job agencies to explain their procedures in placing foreign students into local jobs. "Obviously something is getting missed here," said Miller, referring to arrests of 10 college students and a continuing immigration investigation. "Documentation is not being checked correctly, and certain procedures are not being followed." Called to appear before the City Council in March: Express Personnel, Manpower and Pro Staff. The Immigration and Naturalization Service found problems at Express and at Pro Staff. Penny Lawrence, of Manpower, said federal agents have not contacted her. "I'm confident our staff is doing what it needs to do to prevent this problem," Lawrence said.
TELL THE CYBERINDEE SMU honors Paulson for serviceWINONA, Minn., Feb. 26, 1998 -- The Student Center director at Saint Mary's University the past nine year, Darlene Paulson, received the university's Heffron Service Award in Founder's Day ceremonies. Paulson, a 22-year campus veteran, earlier served as alumni director and executive assistant to the president. SMU chooses outstanding seniorsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 26, 1998 -- A honors biology student, Kathyn Vanderberg, was named the Saint Mary's University outstanding female senior at campus Founder's Day ceremonies. The outstanding male senior was another biology student, Jesse Murray. Lester to coach SMU volleyballWINONA, Minn., Feb. 26, 1998 -- The assistant women's volleyball coach at Saint Mary's University, Mike Lester, was promoted to head coach. Lester succeeds Jim Callender, who is leaving for Western New Mexico State University. Lester was a four-year letter volleyball player as an undergrad at Graceland College in Iowa and two-year, first team all-American.
WSU foreign enrollment declinesWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- The number of foreign students at Winona State University slipped to 325 for winter classes, down from a record 362 in the fall, the campus international director ,Terri Markos, said. Slippage from fall courses is not unusual, she said..
Arrested student sure of deportationWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- The first of the Winona State University foreign students to be interviewed after the immigration crackdown is fatalistic about deportation. "I'm gone," the student told reporter Matt Stolle of the Winona Daily News. "There is nothing I can do. I'm screwed." The student, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said three years of hard work, thousands of dollars and the hope of his family is down the drain.
Asia crisis a factor in illegal workingWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- Deteriorating Asian economies figured into the decision of many foreign students to seek local jobs despite a prohibition in immigration rules. Asked about the arrests of 10 students and 16 pending cases, Terri Markos, international director at Winona State University, said: "I believe these students knew they were breaking the law, but sometimes there are situations in life you cannot avoid." Alien students with F-1 visas are eligible only for on-campus jobs, which pay $5.25 an hour. Malaysian student Pei-Shih Kau said: "It's hard for anyone to live on $400 a month, "plus with the money crisis in my country our parents are not able to help out."
Prof: Too much lending hurts AsiaWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- Economist Gabriel Manrique, of the Winona State University faculty, blames rapid economic growth for the problems many Asian countries are facing. The banks were too eager to lend money, said Manrique. "It finally caught up with them in 1997. What about the future? "They will struggle through '98, but should see a rebirth in '99," he said. "These countries have a lot of productive capability, so I don't anticipate them being down for too long."
Asian students meeting rentsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- Despite economic problems at home, Asian students continue to be good renters, according to Paula Radar of the Great River management company. Radar said he has had no problems collecting rents, which average between $200 and $225 a person in 100 properties he manages. In Bangladesh, with joblessness about 40 percent, many families have found it hard to support their college children in the United States, but the students, said Radar, somehow are making ends meet.
Semester switch hits science studentsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- Many Winona State University science students have found themselves needing summer courses to be sure they don't get left behind in sequential courses that aren't always offered. The reason: The university's conversion from quarters to semesters in September. Cindy Killion, faculty semester conversion specialist, said some extra science courses will be offered over the summer to help.
Campus media miss alien arrestsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- The massive federal crackdown on illegal alien jobs in Winona caught campus media off-guard. The Winonan, a campus newspaper at Winona State University, had suspended issues for final exams. Copy editor Dave Adams said follow-up coverage was planned in mid-March. News director Amy Coltart at campus radio station KQAL said: "We don't cover any community news because the students that work here aren't ready for that yet." The masscom lab publication Bravura, formerly Winona Campus Life, abandoned spot news coverage three years ago.
Employer: Alien were good workersWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- Two of the alien college students arrested last week for working illegally held jobs at Hal Leonard Publishing, a Winona-based worldwide sheet music company. Personnel manager Julie Volkman said both were honest people and hard workers. At Lucas Body Systems in Rushford, Minn., which immigration agents said also employed aliens illegally, a spokesperson declined comment.
Feds explore charging employersST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 --Federal charges may be filed against companies that employed Winona foreign students illegally, said immigration agent Chuck Midby. The key will be whether the companies, Hal Leonard Publishing and Lucas Body Systems, failed to comply with federal immigration rules. The penalties:
WSU exec: Town sympathetic to aliensWINONA, Minn., Feb. 25, 1998 -- The public relations chief at Winona State University doubts any "tarnishing effect" on the university from the arrests of foreign students holding jobs illegally. Said Vice President Gary Evans: "I get more of a feeling of sympathy than anything else from reading the Winon Daily News." Evans declined further comment: "We don't really under the issues well enough."
Union bristles when profs called "overpaid"ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- The Minnesota state university chancellor and the profs' union inched closer toward each other on salary issues, but major roadblocks remained in contract negotiations. Dave Abel, union president, said the chancellor offered $18.9 million in new money, up 6.1 percent from the last offer. The union, meanwhile, cut its proposal 1.4 percent to $20.7 million. Abel said the chancellor's proposal would render salaries "uncompetitive when compared to national levels." Union negotiators took umbrage at a statement by Chris Dale, a negotiator for the chancellor, that profs are "overpaid."
Report: WSU basketball coaching quittingWINONA, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- Basketball coach Les Wothke has decided to resign, an insider said. Wothke has told his bosses, Vice President Gary Evans and Athletic Director Larry Holstad, but probably will delay an official statement until the end of the season. The source said the decision was Wothke's. Army coming back to WSUWINONA, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- Military training classes will resume at Winona State University after a seven-year absence. Lt. Col. Craig Gaetzke, of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse training unit, said a dozen students have enrolled for a Winona spring course. People who stick with the program can be commissioned as Army lieutenants, Gaetzke said. The Army suspended the Winona State ROTC program in 1991 when the need for new officers slackened. In the meantime, Winona State students have trained at UW-La Crosse. Last year four were commissioned. Yet again a SMU false alarmWINONA, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- Somebody pulled a false alarm on the second floor of the Saint Mary's University Student Center. .Firefighters spent half an hour being sure there was no fire Arrests baffle Bangladesh studentWINONA, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- The vice president of the International Students Club at Winner State University is baffled and also angry at the federal crackdown on college students holding jobs illegally in Winona. Gaffar, from Bangladesh, said, "The international students make a difference in this community. We educate high school students and middle schools about diversity. We do good things." Why indeed? Immigration agent Chuck Midby said: "When a large number of illegal aliens are found working jobs in an area as small as Winona, wages will go down"
Underground writer defends pen namesWINONA, Minn., Feb. 24, 1998 -- A contributor to Word on the Street, an underground newspaper, painted a repressive picture of Winona State University in a letter to the editor. The writer, under the pseudonym John Staph, noted that university President Darrell Krueger had publicly denounced the newspaper and that Dean of Student Cal Winbush had tried to silence it. About a racist article, Staph said: "If some people get offended by certain articles, then they should toughen up, because these are honest opinions that people have and are entitled to, and this is no reason to try to shut down a paper."
Colleges: "We're clean on alien jobs"WINONA, Minn. Feb. 23, 1998 -- Foreign students are told the rules of their F-1 visas as soon as they arrive on campus, said Winona college officials after 10 alien students were arrested for holding off-campus jobs. Terri Markos, international program chief at Winona State, said the orientation for new foreign students includes visa information. The same at Saint Mary's University, said spokesperson Bob Conover. Both campuses employ foreign students on campus, which is allowed.
Agent: Job concerns triggered bustsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 23, 1998 -- Local complaints as far back as 1996 triggered an investigation that may send 26 foreign college students packing for home. Immigration agent Chuck Midby said some people thought the foreign students were keeping Winona wages down. Was racism a factor? "No," Midby said, calling the community especially "accepting of different nationalities." Also, he said, an unusual number of local people were reluctant to provide information.
Parking may displace families, rentalsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 23, 1998 -- To create more parking, Winona State University may raze privately owned dorms and houses south of McCown Gym. The project would displace numerous families and eliminate rental units for 140 students, according to a door-to-door tally. Will it happen? Still missing is $2.9 million -- the amount that tax records say the university would have to pay for the properties. The Minnesota House Education Committee has approved $3 million, but that might not be enough to also cover essentials like surfacing.
Immigration agent faults collegesWINONA, Minn., Feb. 23, 1998 -- Winona colleges need to tighten up on their foreign students who look for jobs, said federal immigration agent Chuck Midby. If they don't, agents will be spending a lot more time in Winona, he said. The length of a current investigation, which Midby said identified 26 students working illegally, depends on "how much the schools tighten up with students and make sure they don't get outside work." Most U.S. education visas prohibit off-campus jobs to protect job opportunities for U.S. citizens.
WSU profs light on publicationsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 22, 1998 -- All together, profs at Winona State University produced only 40 publications in 1997, according to a tally of faculty accomplishments reported in the weekly university newsletter. Why not more? Academic Vice President Dennis Nielsen said teaching, not writing and research, is the university's priority. Was 1997 an unusually weak year? No. The six-year average was 42. Feds refuse to name arrested studentsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 22, 1998 -- Authorities declined again to name the 10 college students they booked at the jail on suspicion of holding off-campus jobs in violation of their immigration visas. Immigration agent Chuck Midby said the bookings were an administrative detail, which he said means names can be withheld. Media law prof John Vivian, of Winona State University, called Midby's intepretation of open-record requirements "bizarre and probably unsustainable." Midby confirmed that the arrested students included two women.
WSU speaker wins state titleMARSHALL, Minn., Feb. 21, 1998 -- A Winona State University student, Jaceson Hauser, won the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association championship in individual and prose competition. Overall, Winona State finished second in the tournament.. Humphrey favors more tuition aidWINONA, Minn., Feb. 20, 1998 -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Skip Humphrey told Winona State University students he favors more state college tuition aid. "I don't think you ought to indebt yourself to the nth degree to attempt to get the higher education you deserve," Humphrey said. As attorney general, Humphrey said he is concerned about growing drug trafficking in Minnesota and would continue to be concerned as governor. Often overlooked, he said, is the toxic waste left by home meth factories. Terror sweeps Winona foreign studentsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 20, 1998 -- Professors said many foreign students didn't show up for classes Friday, apparently in fear that federal agents were scouting classrooms for them. On Thursday six agents rounded up seven of 26 foreign students suspected of holding jobs illegally. Word spread quickly. A Saint Mary's University student, who asked anonymity, said the college had alerted them that an investigation was under way but didn't say for whom the feds were looking. At Winona State, several alien students were afraid to go home and were bunking with friends. Agent Chuck Midby said students who couldn't be found would be mailed legal documents to appear at a deportation hearing.
Cops name "problem bars"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 19, 1998 -- Four downtown bars accounted for 82 percent of alcohol-related arrests over the past two years, according to a police report. Deputy Chief Don Walksi released the report to the Alcohol Task Force, the first time police ever named "problem bars." The bars, at which 185 of 225 arrests occurred between October 1996 and February 1998:
House panel OKs student aidST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- Legislators continued wrangling over state financial aid for college students, with private school and public school lobbyists pitching their cases. Probably at stake is $21.5 million that the House Education Committee set aside for financial aid Wednesday without specifying how to split it up. The eventual financial aid total, and how it's earmarked, still has to be wroked out by both houses. SMU to honor archbishopWINONA, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- The Roman Catholic archbishop of St. Paul and Minnesota, Harry Flynn, will receive an honorary doctorate from Saint Mary's University. The degree will be in pastoral ministry, the university said. Bravura grooves on love, excessWINONA, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- The year's second issue of Bravura, a Winona State University masscom lab magazine, appeared in the Winona Daily News with the theme love and excess. At 36 pages, it was smaller than the November issue -- but again on time and, said observers, with improved prose and visuals. The issue confirmed the comeback under new faculty publisher Drake Hokanson. Last spring student disinterest resulted in a missed issue.
College funding revision passes hurdleST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- Budget prospects for Winona State University brightened when the Minnesota House Education Committee approved $21.5 million to update the formula for funding colleges. The existing formulas afford less per-student state support to Mankato, St. Cloud and Winona State universities than other colleges in the state. Rep. Joe Opatz, D-St. Cloud, an administrator at St. Cloud State, proposed the new formula to make continuing adjustments for campus size, program cost, and instructional level. Also divvying up the equalization money, if approved by the Legislature as a whole, will be 10 community colleges. Underground editor: "We're not racist"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- The editor of an underground Winona State University newspaper wrote to the CyberIndee to defend the paper as not being racist. The letter, signed with the pen name The Kaiser, said a racist article in Word on the Street last April represented the opinion only of the writer. "It was completely wrong of people to condemn the paper as a whole," Kaiser said. The editor said anonymity encourages people to express their thoughts. In retrospect, said Kaiser, anonymity was a wise policy considering that Winona State administrators sought legal advice to shut down the paper and punish contributors.
House panel favors larger book budgetST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 18, 1998 -- The House Education Committee approved $3 million to expand library collections at the state's colleges. If the full House goes along, and the Senate too, the bill would add to the continuing budget base of the libraries -- not just a one-time catch-up provision.. WSU adds CD-ROM specialist to staffWINONA, Minn., Feb. 17, 1998 -- Senior Colleen Miron, who produced the first Winona State University electronic portfolio, joined the masscom department staff to assist prof Dennis Pack on the WINGS portfolio project. Her salary: $26,000. The $250,000 grant-funded project enables students to put their resumes on CD-ROM. It's a pet project of university President Darrell Krueger.
Grant expert: Pell hikes fall shortWINONA, Minn., Feb. 17, 1998 -- The assistant financial aid director at Winona State University said increases in federal Pell grants, signed into law by President Clinton, aren't enough to ease student school debt significantly. Sandy Roraff said increases should have been nearer $5,000. The new law ups the max $300 to $3,000. About 2,200 Winona State students, almost one-third of the total, rely on Pell grants, Roraff said.
Electronic resume works for WSU gradWINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 1998 -- A Winona State University grad, Colleen Miron, used an electronic resume -- on a CD-ROM disk -- to gain admission to the Purdue University doctoral program in psychology. The admissions committee called her "the CD-ROM girl," said Miron, 22. As far as anyone knows, Miron is the first Winona State person to win a job or college admission with a CD-ROM produced through the university's new WINGS program. That's short for Winona Graduate Skills.
WSU prof: Protest has right mindsetWINONA, Minn., Feb. 16, 1998 -- Protesters against President Clinton's war plans against Iraq are making their point, said popular culture prof Patrick Costello at Winona State University. The latest protest, broadcast worldwide from Ohio, shows the government is not fully supported, Costello said. "I'm glad to see that everybody hasn't fallen into the mindset that the government always does what is right." In terms of getting attention, the Ohio college students did a good job, Costello said.
Did "crony" nametag irk chancellor?ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 1998 -- Somebody got under the skin of Chancellor Morrie Anderson of the Minnesota college system with an anonymous document called MnSCU Quiz 101. The document so irked Anderson that he confronted faculty union leaders at a meeting scheduled to exchange information. As the union people snickered, they also wondered about what got to Anderson the most. Could it have been the reference to his "Political Crony" nametag -- a not-so-subtle reference to Anderson's ties to Gov. Arne Carlson.
Fewer prepsters at WSU, SMUWINONA, Minn., Feb. 13, 1998 -- A $1 million multi-sports facility being planned at Cotter High School will relieve scheduling pressure at Winona State and Saint Mary's universities. Cotter activities chief Pat Bowlin said Cotter teams that practice and play at the colleges and elsewhere in Winona will use the new facility. At Winona State, athletic officials conceded the Cotter plan takes further air out of their controversial plan to build an inflatable sports dome.
WSU prof on licensing boardST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 12, 1998 -- Prof Nick Ruiz, of Winona State University, accepted an appointment to the Minnesota Board of Psychology, Gov. Arne Carlson announced. The board sets licensing standards. Ruiz is past-president of the Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development.
Cotter plans 500-seat stadiumWINONA, Minn., Feb. 12, 1998 -- Cotter High School will build a $1 million outdoor sports complex on St. Michael's Field at the old College of St. Teresa campus, where the school is located. Cotter activities director Pat Bowlin said the complex could be in use for softball, baseball, football and soccer by April 1999. A 500-seat stadium is planned, Bowlin said.
SMU looking for volleyball coachWINONA, Minn., Feb. 12, 1998 -- A search for someone to replace Jim Callender as Saint Mary's University volleyball coach will begin immediately, said Athletic Director Don Olson. Callender resigned to go to Western New Mexico State University. This season the Cardinals were 4-7 in their conference and 13-18 overall.
WSU plans surface parking siteWINONA, Minn., Feb. 11, 1998 -- The one and one-half blocks south of McCown Gym to the Soo Lone tracks are being eyed by Winona State University for new parking. President Darrell Krueger confirmed the site, occupied by single dwellings and privately owned dorms. The Legislature is considering $3 million to buy and clear the land. Does Krueger have a multi-story parking ramp in mind? No, he says, just paving it over.
SMU has another false alarmWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Fire trucks screamed to Terrace Heights after somebody activated a fire alarm a little before 9 p.m. Guards told firefighters it was an accident..
Krueger waffles on 1999 laptop startWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Prez Darrell Krueger is refusing to be pinned down to a date for Winona State University to become a Laptop U. Everybody on campus had inferred he put it off a year to September 1999, but after that date appeared in the Rochester Post-Bulletin, Krueger issued a denial. "In my discussions with the reporter, I said that we would not require all entering freshmen to have laptop computers before 1999." That, he added, is far from saying the requirement will begin in September 1999.
Lapse left top Winonan job openWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- The president of the Student Senate at Winona State University, Ryan Kulikowski, goofed by not appointing a Publications Board last fall, he acknowledged. So when Chris Drago resigned as editor of the Winonan campus newspaper, a board wasn't in place to choose an editor. The staff took the liberty of choosing Anna Derocher, a journalism junior. But nobody bothered to attach the term "acting" to her title, setting off alarms about who really runs the Winonan. Meanwhile, Kulikowski is setting up a Pub Board. Is Derocher a shoo-in? Said former Board member Ron Elcombe: "Someone had to take charge and get the paper out, and Anna Derocher has been doing an excellent job."
Chancellor on arbitration: Kinda, sortaST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- The chancellor of the Minnesota state university system, which includes Winona State University, has agreed to arbitration for a new faculty contract. Faculty union chief Dave Abel said, however, that Chancellor Morrie Anderson was careful in wording his response to the union proposal for arbitration. While the union wants arbitration on money issues, Anderson also wants caps on part-time faculty hiring on the table, Abel said. Also, he said, the chancellor wants reconsideration of a clause that prohibits campus presidents from "arbitrary and capricious" personnel actions.
Cops monitoring rapist electronicallyWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Police Chief Frank Pomeroy said an electronic device is strapped on rapist Edward G. Lord so cops can keep tabs on him. Lord, 32, moved into a Gilmore Avenue motel Feb. 5 after being paroled as a Level 2 offender. With Level 2s, cops can issue warning posters at schools, colleges and day-care centers. For Lord, posters also went to bars because a bar's where he met the woman he raped.
Speech prof writes textbook chapterWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Prof Kelly Herold, of Winona State University, wrote a chapter for a new communication research textbook on employing people with disabilities. The book, "Handbook of Communication and People With Disabilities: Research and Applications," will be published by Earlbaum next January.
Profs' strike considered for AprilWINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Strategists for the statewide profs' union are considering when a strike would be most effective -- and disruptive -- on campuses including Winona State University. Late April or early May seems best, insiders say. A strike needs to capture the attention of legislators, many of whom would have to cancel graduation speaking engagements, said one union leader. Also, parents could expected to raise "holy hell" if their kids can't graduate, he said.
"Keg law won't end partying"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 10, 1998 -- Liquor store owners oppose a keg law not only because it would hurt business but also because it won't do what the cops want it to, says the owner of Third Street Liquor. Ken Siebenaler concedes the law, which would require a city permit to buy a keg, would help police patrol parties but not end partying. "If I have a permit and you have a permit, we can still have one big party," he said.
GOP candidate opposes prep planWINONA, Minn., Feb. 9, 1998 -- Republican gubernatorial hopeful Al Quist told 20 Saint Mary's University students he will do whatever he can to stop state legislators from requiring high school students to pass 720 learning exercises to graduate. The proposed requirement, known as Goals 2000, would be incredibly expensive, Quist said. Also, he said, Goals 2000 would reduce teachers to "coaches or technicians." Quist favors testing students each year for progress and devoting more time to basic skills.
SMU loses volleyball coachSILVER CITY, N.M., Feb. 9, 1998 -- The Saint Mary's University volleyball coach the past two seasons, Jim Callender, accepted a coaching job at Western New Mexico State University. Under Callender this season, the Cardinals amassed a 13-18 record. Western New Mexico is an NCAA Division II volleyball school whose competition includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Profs asked to excuse lobby absencesWINONA, Minn., Feb. 9, 1997 -- The Faculty Senate urged Winona State University faculty to accommodate students who participate in Lobby Day at the state Capitol Feb. 11. Students asked to be excused from classes to campaign for university funding and student issues. Nobody wants rapist next doorLA CROSSE, Wis., Feb. 9, 1998 -- The owner of the Pleasant Valley rural trailer park won't permit violent rapist Edward G. Lord to move in with his mother. Said Gary Steele: "Our main purpose in the park is to have peace and not to disturb our residents." That leaves Lord like a man without a country. Although he's served his time, four years, he can't find a place to go. So he remains in Winona, which he chose as a temporary domicile until Minnesota officials, who paroled hm recently, can work out a place for him to go in Wisconsin. Lord's preference is La Crosse, his hometown.
Recruiter ups minority goalWINONA, Minn., Feb. 9, 1998 -- The Winona State University cultural diversity program, never close to its goal of 5 percent minority enrollment, will try again. Chief minority recruiter Cecil Adams plans to hit the road this spring with a new goal: 61 new students. Last year 47 minority students were brought in. The 5 percent goal dates to a program for Winona State enrollment to reflect Minnesota's population, but since the goal was set the state's minorities have grown to 6 percent.
Somsen crew digs out rotting mudWINONA, Minn., Feb. 9, 1998 -- Crews ripped the parapet off the roof of Winona State University's venerable Somsen Hall, lest rotting mud further erode the cement and let water leak inside. All entrances to Somsen, which houses classrooms and administrative offices, will remain open during the five-week project, said campus construction coordinator John Burros..
Inflatable dome idea needs airWINONA, Minn., Feb. 9, 1998 -- The proposed Winona State University sports dome isn't going any where right now, says athletic director Larry Holstad. "Without a major donor it won't happen," he said. When Holstad and his boss, university vice president Gary Evans, floated the possibility of dome in September, they said it could be done for $2 million. A faculty student committee was formed to explore possibilities, but Holstad said it hasn't met since December.
Profs to union: "Be tough"WINONA, Minn., Feb. 8, 1998 -- Faculty union leaders are hearing "Be tough" as they make the rounds of Winona State University departments for a feel of what to do next in contract negotiations. Among questions: Should a strike vote be scheduled? Faculty President Alex Yard will report on the Winona State consensus to state union leaders. Profs statewide have been teaching without a contract since July because, mostly, as faculty negotiators tells it, the chancellor won't meet union salary requests. This at a time when the state is flush with money from the booming economy, they say.
Evans shakes tush; crowd roarsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 7, 1998 -- The Harlem Globetrotters, doing anything and just about everything for a laugh, yanked Winona State University vice president Gary Evans from a sold-out McCown Gym crowd to do a hula -- or a wiggle of some sort. The crowd loved it. Evans, in charge of the university sports program, was among 3,100 people at the mock basketball game between the Globetrotters and their set-up rivals. Who won? The Globetrotters for the 2,495th time since they began touring in 1952.
Storybook tales come to life at mallWINONA, Minn., Feb. 7, 1998 -- About 2,500 passersby visited Reading Day at the Winona Mall, some participating, some just watching, education prof Donna Helble of Winona State University estimated. Some children dressed as storybook characters for the reading, storytelling, plays and puppetry
Globetrotters sell out McCownWINONA, Minn., Feb. 7, 1998 -- More than 400 fans lined up outside McCown gym at Winona State University to buy tickets for a Harlem Globetrotters basketball performance, and by 5 p.m. all tickets were gone. Dozens of people went away empty-handed. Said campus sports promoter John Skolaski: "People in Winona are used to going to an event that is not sold out." How many tickets were sold? 3,100.
Ambulance called for sick studentWINONA, Minn., Feb. 6, 1998 -- An 18-year-old Saint Mary's University student fell ill about 2 a.m., prompting an emergency call. An ambulance crew took her to the Winona hospital. El Nino triggers gasoline bargainWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 1998 -- If you liked last weekend's 97-cent price on Winona gasoline, thank El Nino. Meteorology prof Dennis Battaglini, of Winona State University, said the mid winter caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced the demand for heating fuel, allowing refineries to produce more gasoline. More supply has meant lower prices, he said. The National Weather Services calculates Winona temperatures have been eight degrees above normal.
Ad exec: Portfolio key to jobWINONA, Minn., Feb. 5, 1998 --A Twin Cities advertising art director told Winona State University ad students to get their portfolios in top shape. It's the key to finding a job, said Eddie Prentiss of Brainco. When he got out of college, at Eastern Connecticut, he was "clueless," Prentiss said. Finally he found a place where he could receive feedback from people in the field. Then he began his portfolio. He suggested the same for students who haven't put together a portfolio before graduation.
WSU parking money gets early OKST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 4, 1998 -- Winona State University is $3 million closer to new parking. The Minnesota House Education Committee approved funding to buy land near the campus heating plant to clear for new lots. The committee also approved $500,000 to convert Maxwell Library to classrooms -- only a third what the university said it needed. The finance package approved by the committee also included $1.5 million for truck driving facilities at Winona Tech.
R.I.P.: Janitor John CeliusWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 1998 -- Retired janitor John Celius, whose responsibilities included the Performing Arts Center at Winona State University, died after a long struggle with cancer. He was 66. Celius retired from Winona State in 1993 after 27 years. Rapist's Winona stay may be shortWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 1998 -- Probation officer Bill Hammes said a convicted rapist probably will move to La Crosse, Wis., the man's hometown, after his release from Lino Lakes prison -- after a short stay in Winona. Winona officials had been concerned that rapist Edward G. Lord was planning to make Winona his permanent home, but the man listed Winona on his prison release forms only because paper work delays precluded his immediate release across the border in La Crosse.
Bar checks becoming routineWINONA, Minn., Feb. 4, 1998 --In another bar check, this one about 9:45 p.m. at Fitzgerald's downtown, cops issued an underage-drinking ticket to an 18-year-old customer. The bar checks have become an almost nightly police routine.
SMU student hurts knee at gymWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 1998 -- Firefighters responding to an emergency call at the Saint Mary's University Fieldhouse put a splint on a 19-year-old student's right knee. The call came about 10:30 p.m. The student was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Leave butts outside of WSU dormsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 3, 1998 -- Beginning in August the No Smoking sign goes up in all Winona State University dorms. The Dorm Council, which had been given the decision to make, voted 15-10 to be smoke-free. What will smokers do? Lourdes dorm president Jason Michalak is leaving: "I'm fed up with their stinking policies." He said the policy was forced on the Dorm Council by housing administrators who pushed for a uniform campus-wide dorm policy to replace a hodge-podge of rules. In all, 1,400 students live in dorms. Frosh "will know about I before the get here," said Joe Chaney, a student floor supervisor in Lourdes.
Asian Americans form WSU clubWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 1998 -- Sophomore Thi Troung was elected president of the new Asian American Club at Winona State University. Troung is from Rosmount, Minn.
Rapist due soon in WinonaWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 1998 -- Police posted pictures of convicted rapist Edward G. Lord on campuses and at college hangouts. Lord, 32, has chosen Winona as home when he's released from prison Feb. 5. Lord is finishing a four-year sentence for the 1993 rape of a woman he met at a La Crosse, Wis., bar. The rape occurred in a rural driveway near the Winona County village of Nodine. Police said Lord plans to live in the 1400 block of Gilmore Avenue. Physical description:
Oh, no! Phil sees shadowWINONA, Minn., Feb. 2, 1998 -- Punaxsatawney Phi, the famous weather-predicting groundhog, saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter. "Phil's from Pennsylvania, so I guess he only predicts Pennsylvania weather," said Dennis Battaglini, Winona State University meteorology prof. Battaglini lacks faith: "He sees his shows 90 percent of the time but only has a 50 percent chance of getting it right. It's blind luck."
Train hits car; student safeWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- A Winona State University student, Jeff Oian, escaped unhurt after he ran his car through flashing red lights at the Soo Line's Main Street crossing near campus and was hit by a freight train. Why did Oian run the signal? "In a hurry," the 20-year-old business student told cops, admitting "stupidity." The train was moving at 40 mph.
Cops raid Jake's againWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- Cops targeted Jake's saloon on 3rd Street for under-age drinkers again, ticketing two people. Ticketed were a 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old man. Both were also charged with giving a false name and obstructing police.
Cyber upgrade coming at WSUWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- The Winona State University computer network will operate 15 times faster by summer, campus computer chief Dan Pecarina said. A new backbone will transmit data at 155 megabytes per second compared to the current 10. "Some users won't even notice the difference, but it will alleviate the traffic problems sometimes encountered," Pecarina said. The upgrade will help with heavier traffic as the Laptop U program is phased in, he said.
Semesters may end grad-guaranteeWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- Winona State University's four-year graduation guarantee, flaunted in marketing to recruit students, may be in trouble. On Feb. 26 the Faculty Senate will consider how the university can honor the guarantee in the upcoming conversion to semesters. Registrar Stewart Shaw said he expects problems. About 700 students have been promised a degree in four years if they stick to published courses sequences. Those promises were based on an academic calendar with three quarters, not two semesters.
Prof laments fading poetry interestWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- A poem by Winona State University prof Gary Eddy, appropriately titled "Poetry," appeared in a recent issue of the quarterly Visions-International. Eddy begins: "What has become of our hunger for poetry?" He explores the possibilities while lamenting the problem. "Poetry," narrated in second person, reads like a personal letter with every thought a complete sentence -- a rarity in poetry. Visions editor Bradley Strahan chose "Poetry" because it is "a different take on a common subject."
Training possible for booze vendorsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- The city Alcohol Task Force will consider hiring an independent agency to educate bar and liquor-store owners on preventing underage drinking. John Berglund, of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, told the task force his organization has seminars available on alcohol management techniques, covering carding, problem situations, and fake IDs. "We hope to be table to collectively work with the city of Winona to reduce under-age access," Berglund said. Seminars cost $125 to $150 per person, paid by business owners who attend. Said Mayor Jerry Miller: "Education is the key."
Library eats up 147 car slotsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- Library construction has wiped out 147 parking spaces at Winona State University, parking czar Shirley Mounce confirmed. Mounce noted, however, that 71 spaces were added by extending parking lots near the Soo Line tracks on Mark Street..
Grad-guarantee loses studentsWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- Of 17 engineering seniors who signed up for the Winona State University's four-year graduation guarantee as freshmen, only two retain their eligibility. Fariborz Parsi, engineering department chair, said most of the original 17 lost their eligibility by failing math -- not because the university didn't offer required classes. The engineering program has been closely watched because it went on-stream a year before four-year guarantees in other departments. Five engineering juniors have retained eligibility, out of 23; 11 sophomores, out of 30; and 17 frosh, out of 22.
Football coach recruiting for offenseWINONA, Minn., Feb. 1, 1998 -- Football coach Tom Sawyer is making the Midwest community college circuit to replace critical losses on his 1997 Winona State University championship team. Four-year starters Joe Hunter and David Olson, both on the defensive line, won't be back. Sawyer called them "hard to replace." Next year? Quarterback Jake Goettl agrees that recruiting offensive linemen is key. Goettl said the offensive line is key to making next season's playoffs.
KWNO coverage wins awardMINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 1998 -- The Upper Midwest Radio Network gave Winona radio station KWNO first place for coverage of the 1997 search for five Saint Mary's University young people who died in the Mississippi River. The awards were for best story and best tip to the network. |
1998 NEWS
This site looks best with the Netscape browser. VISITOMETER 
WSU FOREIGN ENROLLMENTFall 1997
UNDER-AGE BOOZERS
More campus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TOP 1997 NEWS |
|---|
| WSU prez has controversial Laptop U vision. Darrell Krueger wants every incoming 1998 student to lease personal laptop. Five Saint Mary's University young people die in Mississippi. Truck misses curve at Huff Street rail crossing. Campus reacts negatively, clearly to racist article. Underground WSU newspaper shuts down amid feedback. Student charges $5,000 in long-distance calls to WSU. Prof pays bill. WSU faculty, staff were misled about poll confidentiality. Presidential aide promises to revise questionnaire wording. Cops, city hysteric over possible renegade Springfest. Feared bash doesn't materialize. Cops seal booze data from SMU autopsies. Media challenge legality of hiding info. WSU prez accuses staff of rudeness to students. Krueger wants rethinking of "customer service." 9. Cops go after under-age boozers. Raids and stings net dozens of arrests. Bravura bites dust. Student editors drop out of WSU masscom lab magazine. A CyberIndee scoop May 6. |
WSU BIG WIGS
Who really runs Winona State University?
The Cabinet:
Darrell Krueger
President
Dennis Nielsen
Academic vice president
Gary Evans
Fund-raising and public relations vice president
Cal Winbush
Dean ofstudents
WSU's top brass
-- how qualified?
| DARRELL'S WORST MOMENTS NOT EASY BEING WIZOO'S PRESIDENT |
|---|
| Applying to be president of a teeny Colorado college without telling anyone at Winona State and then having the Associated Press report it and then not getting the job. |
| WHAT WOULD YOU ADD TO DARRELL'S WORST MOMENTS? TELL US |
| DARRELL'S BEST MOMENTS TRIUMPHS AS WIZOO'S PRESIDENT |
|---|
| Pushing profs to schedule Friday classes to end Wizoo's reputation as a party school with three-day weekends. |
| WHAT WOULD YOU ADD TO DARRELL'S BEST MOMENTS? TELL US |
CARD-CARRYING, DUES-PAYING FACULTY
How much do Winona State Univerity profs pay in union dues?
VIP FACULTY
Matt Hyle (finance), Winona State member of the faculty union state negotiating team
Mary Kesler (psychology), immediate past president of Faculty Senate at Winona State.
Alex Yard (history), new president of the Faculty Senate at Winona State
NEW BOOKS FROM WINONA CAMPUSES
What Winona campus people are reading
WSU SALARIES
Darrell Krueger
President
1997 base: $108,780
1997 housing: $12,000
1997 total: $120,780
Dennis Nielsen
Academic vice president
1997 base: $98,999
1997 total: $98,999
Gary Evans
Vice president for fund-raising and public relations
1997 base: $87,572
1997 total: $87,572
Tim Gaspar
Nursing dean
1997 base: $83,600
1997 total: $83,600
Calvin Winbush
Dean of students
1997 base: $70,021
1997 total: $70,021
John Ferden
Housing director
1997 base: $62,974
1997 extra: $3,027
1997 total: $66,101
Larry Holstad
Athletic director
1997 base: $62,249
1997 total: $62,249
Dennis Pack
TV Services and masscom faculty
1997 base: $48,749
1997 extra: $10,851
1997 total: $59,600
John Burros
CAmpus construction coordinator
1997 base: $52,036
1997 total: $52,036
Dick Lande
Physical plant manager
1997 base: $51,836
1997 total: $51,836
Joe Reed
Student activities director
1997 base: $39,672
1997 total: $39,672
Don Walski
Security director (half-time)
1998 base: $32,400
1998 total: $32,400
Cecil Adams
Cultural diversity adviser
1997 base: $52,610
1997 total: $26,305
CYBERINDEE PEOPLE
EDITOR
John Vivian
WEB DESIGNER
Matt Del Vecchio
1998 CONTRIBUTORS
Kim Bauer
Erin Campbell
Jen Dybas
Kyle Draper
Cara Foster
Casey Frid
Ryan Hatch
Jared Hickey
Heidi Holst
Mark Hronski
Jackie Jedynak
Sheri McCrady
Beth Noyes
Jennifer Osmera
Michael Phillips
Ryan Rhodes
Dave Serritella
Beth Siudzinski
Vikki Skrypez
Beth Stephenson
Lisa Walczak
Kate Venne
EARLIER CONTRIBUTORS
Dave Adams
Alison Betts
Jodi Benson
Daria Deroos
Jason Dicus
Jennifer Dybas
Bridget Greeley
Kim Jones
Jeanine Hammer
Nathan Hammer
Rachel L'Heureux
Carl Kettunen
Nicole LaChapelle
Lori Leitermann
Rachel McConnell
Sarah McHugh
Randi McLaughlin
Amy McPherson
Melissa Meline
Jennifer Mulyck
Andrea Nelsen
Dave Packard
Kim Pawlak
Ken Robinson
Suzzanne Runtsch
Urikke Saboe
Jennifer Sass
Shel-Tsin Tey
Dan Treuter
About the CyberIndee
The CyberIndee serves Winona State University masscom students as a reference resource and as a digest of campus news.
The CyberIndee enriches learning by providing audience feedback for students' creative work.
The CyberIndee reports Winona campus news for a global audience.
The CyberIndee offers information, entertainment and opinion geared to campus people.
The CyberIndee is financially independent of campus administrators and student politicians.