"GO *WIN*-ONA!!"

Like many Minnesotans, I pronounce Winona "Why-no-na." However, Carl Stange, admissions director of Winona State University, quickly corrected me this morning with "Oh, no, it's Win-o-na!" He explained his insistence on Win vs Why because he would like others to share his enthusiasm for the "winning" university.

Booth visitors had an opportunity to meet Kevin Kopischke, president of
Alexandria Technical College, and John O'Brien, acting president
of Century College in White Bear Lake.

As a representative of the college, Carl expressed his excitement for the upcoming academic year. The National Child Protection Training Center will make its debut this October, making it possible for students in a variety of majors to learn about child advocacy. The facility will include a mock disruptive home, used to simulate dangerous environments professionals may encounter in the field. The center also will be used as a model, broadcasting these mock scenarios nationwide!

Kevin Kopischke, president of Alexandria Technical College,
demonstrates how to play the Wheel of Luck.

Because this year is Winona State University's 150th Anniversary, there were plenty of events at the fair today as well as many alumni visiting our booth. At 2 p.m., the university's float made its way down Cosgrove Street, followed by a student-engineered chariot carrying their mascot Wazoo!

The Winona State University float makes its way past the Education Building.


Winona State mascot Wazoo also made an appearance in the parade.

To read more about how Winona State University was founded, visit:
http://www.alumni.winona.edu

-- Emily