Police seek clues on rapist "Steve"WINONA, Minn., Oct. 20, 1998 -- Police asked anyone knowing "Steve from Michigan" to help the investigation into a rape over Winona State University's homecoming weekend. The victim, a student, said she met the guy at Fitzgerald's dance hall. She didn't get his last name. The woman figured he was in town for homecoming. Description: 5-10, small or medium build, short dark hair.
Krueger's Job 1: Executive searchesWINONA, Minn., Oct. 20, 1998 -- With Winona State University's executive ranks decimated by resignations, President Darrell Krueger said his highest priority is finding administrators to fill the vacancies. Krueger said he has a recommendation from a committee that interviewed candidates for the public relations, fund-raising and lobbying vice presidency. Krueger promised "an announcement soon." For the academic vice president search, he said a recently formed search committee is working hard.
Ad grad: Learn software in collegeWINONA, Minn., Oct. 20, 1998 -- Advertising students at Winona State University were told to get to know their computer while still in college. Brad Tuckner, a Winona State grad, now graphics manager at Fastenal in Winona, said: "Learn all you can about the software that's out there. It will be important to your career one day. Start out on the right foot." Tuckner talked at an Ad Fed meeting.
It's not napalm at Pasteur, just tarWINONA, Minn., Oct. 19, 1998 -- The demented colonel in the movie "Apocalypse Now," remembered for loving "the smell of napalm in the morning," should be at Winona State University. Interstate Roofing is re-tarring the roof of the Pasteur science building. The fumes can irrite the nose and throat and lead to dizziness and nausea, said chemistry prof Fred Foss. His advice if you're affected: Leave for some fresh air.
R.I.P.: Clarissa Miranda SundeWINONA, Minn., Oct. 19, 1998 -- A Winona State distinguished alum, Clarissa Sunde, died at age 98 in a hospice. Sunde was an expert in educational broadcasting and was widely known for her articles on the subject. For 18 years she was a consultant on educational radio and television to Minneapolis schools. She was named a distinguished Winona State alum in 1955. TV anchor: Be a mentorWINONA, Minn., Oct. 19, 1998 -- Veteran television anchor Don Shelby, one of Minnesota's most recognized people, called on Winona business people to take up mentoring. Speaking at Winona Tech, Shelby said everyone wins through mentoring -- not just the newcomer but the mentor too. Shelby said he has mentored 50 people at television station WCCO.
Profs asked to name legislative goalsST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 19, 1998 -- Profs have been asked by the Winona State University faculty union to identify what they would like from the Legislature. State lobbyist Russ Stanton said the union's governmental relations committee wants "grassroots input." The union's previous legislative goal have included higher-ed funding, pensions and retirement, collective bargaining, and student aid.
Foegen's organ project reaches $8,000RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 18, 1998 -- After Winona State University's top brass refused to refurbish a 1924 alumni gift, the Somsen Auditorium organ, prof Joe Foegen began a fund-raising campaign on his own. The Tracker, the Organ Historical Society journal, quoted Foegan that he has raised $8,000. He needs $250,000. The organ, an Aeolian op. 1544 3m of 41 ranks, cost alums $28,500 back in 1924.
Woman says "Steve" raped herWINONA, Minn., Oct. 17, 1998 -- A Winona State University student told police she was raped by a man she went home with, to her place, after the Fitzgerald's bar downtown closed for the night. At the hospital, she was treated for scratches and bruises. Possible DNA evidence was taken. The woman, 19, she hadn't known the man before but his name was Steve from, as she recalls, Michigan State University. She thought he was visiting friends for Winona State's homecoming.
WSU prof in symphony presentationWINONA, Minn., Oct. 17, 1998 -- A child prodigy on the keyboard, Gloria Chuang, now a Winona State University prof, will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in e minor with the Winona Symphony. Performance: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at Winona State's theater and music building. At age 11, Chuang won the Taiwan Young Keyboard Artists Competition.
WSU homecoming royalty crownedWINONA, Minn., Oct. 16, 1998 -- The homecoming king and queen at Winona State University, Jon Halbesleben and Loriann Gebhard, were crowned in ceremonies at the Performing Arts Center. Meg Sharp, election chair, said 333 students voted the first day and 467 the second.
To WSU football players, no big dealWINONA, Minn., Oct. 16, 1998 -- This is homecoming at Winona State University, but the football players and Coach Tom Sawyer are indifferent to the festivities. Said Sawyer: "Homecoming is a time for people who played in the past to remember the old days, reflect and enjoy. For our present players it is just another game -- and right now a very important one." About the game against Southwest State, defensive tackle Dave Junkerman said: "This is just another step in an unbeaten season."
Bomb disruptions go on and onWINONA, Minn., Oct. 16, 1998 -- The Oct. 9 bomb threat at Winona State University has set back one prof's syllabus for weeks. Speech prof Kelly Herold had to postpone important cross-cultural students' presentations on the day of the threat. That meant also pushing back the mid-term, and then rescheduling speakers. Herold's thoughts about the hoax? "Lack of maturity." He called the situation "surreal." Everybody knew there wasn't a bomb, but it was important to close the building anyhow, he said.
WSU prof wins nursing awardWINONA, Minn., Oct. 16, 1998 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association gave a Winona State University nursing prof, Dan Nichols, its Nurse Educator Award. Nichols has helped develop the university's Rochester nursing program.
WSU faculty prez: Vote for PelowskiWINONA, Minn., Oct. 15, 1998 --Winonans should re-elect State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, said the faculty president at Winona State University. "His work in the area of higher education, which among other things has helped Winona State become better and better each year, has clearly benefited the students, employers and civic organizations," said Yard. Yard, a history prof, commended Pelowski for leaving "ugly negative campaigning to others." WSU speaker: New food film comingWINONA, Minn., Oct. 15, 1998 -- A new film to coat produce and other foods will be introduced within a year, a California food products researcher told Winona State University students. Attlia Pavlath said the coating is comprised of fats and proteins and is entirely edible. The challenge in producing such film, Pavlath said, is not to alter the appearance of protected food and also to prevent dehydration, provide sterilization and prevent flavor loss. He said the new product could even be used on processed foods -- like pizza.
SMU grad now Nebraska governorLINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 15, 1998 -- Saint Mary's University grad Mike Johanns is preparing to move into the governor's mansion now that he's won the office. Johanns, 48, a Republican, succeeds retiring Gov. Ben Nelson. At Saint Mary's, Johanns studied music, then went to Creighton for law. He was elected mayor of Lincoln in 1991. Student senators tour new WSU libraryWINONA, Minn., Oct. 15, 1998 -- Student senators toured the new Winona State University library, which is nearing completion. Student President Rob Lambert said the 15-minute tours would give senators a feel for progress. Each group had 10 senators.
Where's Sherlock when we need him?WINONA, Minn., Oct. 14, 1998 -- Police appear not to care much about finding whoever called a bomb threat to Winona State University's theater building Oct. 9, disrupting 18 classes, two theater performances and a regional debate tournament. Police have contacted none of the affected profs for fundamental information as whether tests were scheduled -- which could generate a list of suspects.
Ed leader cautious on school standardsWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The trend to create school standards has a downside, the president of the National Education Association told a Winona State University audience. Bob Chase said that creating standards does not necessarily mean all pupils will achieve them. It's a "Field of Dreams" to assume that if you create standards that everybody will make them, Chase said.
Minnesota Public Radio audible againWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The Winona signal of KLSE, which transmits Minnesota and National Public Radio news from Rochester, Minn., returned to a transmission power that could be heard. The signal was crippled a week ago when a transmitter atop the Sheehan high-rise dorm at Winona State University went bad. The bad unit was replaced, but a second one conked out. Mike Martin, who does double-duty as KQAL's engineer at Winona State, made a quick trip to Radio Shack for chewing gum and baling wire to restore the signal until new equipment arrives. Music prof self-publishes CDWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- In this computer era, Winona State University music prof Jim Hoch figured he could put out a CD as well as the big guys. He created a company, Zima Music. and its first product, "Jubilance," is now for sale. It includes works that Hoch's composed over the past 10 years. Hoch said the company will also produce other composers' work..
Plea bargain offered Kelly SueWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The 18-year-old woman accused as the driver in the Chucker's drive-by shooting has been offered a plea-bargain, her attorney confirmed. Kelly Sue Beach was arrested at the wheel of car carrying G-Bone Perkins, who was charged with firing into a crowd at Chucker's parking lot last April. What's the prosecutor offering Kelly Sue? Her attorney, Doug Thompson, declined to offer details.
Visit Winona 300 years agoWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The annual Rendezvous, sponsored by Winona State University, began at Prairie Island to commemorate life on the Upper Mississippi at the time of the trappers. School kids will be bused to the site to step back to the 1690 to 1850 period. Education prof Robert Clay said the Rendezvous puts you face to face with French, English and American fur traders and Indians. The Rendezvous ends Oct. 18.
G-Bone prosecutor plexed by new angleWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The prosecutor against G-Bone Perkins admitted surprise that a second gun may have been involved in the Chucker's parking lot shooting. It also surprised Lisa Swenson that G-Bone's new attorney, Tim Gruh, wants more time to find a bartender who, reportedly, saw a second man with a gun. Why Swenson's surprise? G-Bone has consistently said he shot in revenge and never before mentioned self-defense.
80-plus units in WSU paradeWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- The Winona State University homecoming parade will have more than 80 entries, said student activities director Joe Reed. The parade, starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, will run an hour, he said. Route: Huff from Second to Mark.
Guv likely to choose new Winona judgeWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- Speculation mounted on who would replace retiring Judge Dennis Challeen, who handles most of the scrapes that college kids get into -- like minor consumption and hooliganism. Challeen said his Jan. 3 retirement date will give outgoing Gov. Arne Carlson time to name the new judge. What are the qualifications? A law degree, for sure. Probably being a Carlson crony or GOP stalwart. Perhaps having experience in Winona but not necessarily.
Delta Chi mystery givers come forwardWINONA, Minn., Oct. 12, 1998 --Twenty-two new members of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority at Winona State University found out who their big sisters were after a week of mystery. The big sisters, who were already members, had sent gifts to their assigned little sister newcomers all week. It was a bonding experience, said Delta Chi's academic vice president, Meggan Herrmann: "If you ever have a problem you need to tell someone, your big sister is always going to be there for you.".
New story: G-Bone shot backWINONA, Minn., Oct. 13, 1998 -- A new attorney for G-Bone Perkins demanded police ballistics reports on the drive-by shooting at a downtown dance hall last April and also on an earlier incident. Tom Gruh said a shell recovered in Chucker's parking lot was a .380, the same as two that Perkins claims assailants fired earlier in his apartment. Are the shells from the same gun? Gruh said the ballistics reports are essential in the self-defense case he is putting together. Judge Lawrence Collins gave the prosecutor 10 days to present an argument on releasing the ballistics report.
How bomb threat disrupted classesWINONA, Minn., Oct. 12, 1998 -- These are the classes disrupted by the Oct. 9. bomb threat at Winona State University's theater, music and speech building:
Tibetan monks create sand art at WSUWINONA, Minn., Oct. 12, 1998 -- Tibetan monks opened a week-long Winona State University residence, creating a sand mandala in the Watkins art building. Millions of pieces of sand were arranged on a platform. On Saturday, the monks, as is their ritual, will destroy the mandala design. Then they will throw the sand into the Mississippi as a symbol of the impermanence of life.
Don't shower before 5:30 a.m.WINONA, Minn., Oct. 12, 1998 -- Construction crews shut off the hot water throughout the main Winona State University campus again. The on-again, off-again water supply is due to the extension of the campus chiller loop, which provides air-conditioning to most campus buildings. This time, off at 9 a.m., back at 5 a.m.
WSU laptop demand ahead of planWINONA, Minn., Oct. 12, 1998 -- Student demand for laptop computers at Winona State University has exceeded expectations, said campus computer czar Dan Pecarina. Besides 210 students required to have laptops in the chemistry, marketing, music and nursing, another 350 students have bought or leased them -- and 100-plus have signed up for machines. Pecarina said the plan to have every student and faculty member laptop-equipped is ahead of schedule.
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