Walz to give state employees promised raise mprnews.org/story/2020/05/… via MPR News #mnleg

NEW: MMB analysis of state worker contract law is that the #mnleg CAN'T modify them, so the administration will implement the contracts negotiated last fall, which includes a 2.5 percent raise starting in July

The Inter Faculty Organization responds to the Minneapolis Police killing of George Floyd ifo.org/ifo-updates/20…

IFO supports Black Lives Matter ifo.org/ifo-commitment…

The IFO supports the POCI Caucus legislative slate in response to the murder of George Floyd. We encourage the MN House and Senate to pass the slate and for Governor Walz to sign it. ifo.org/ifo-commitment…

Akron Professors Vote No on 'Hit List' Layoffs that Would Tear Up Contract | Labor Notes shar.es/ab6Fuu Inter Faculty Organization

As we prepare to start the semester, a message from President Olson: "If we work together, you can have a great college experience. We're going to do what we need to do to keep you safe. We're asking you to do what you need to do so we're all safe." youtu.be/4zLNCNaSC-8

We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at MSUM. We are all making sacrifices in the hopes of saving jobs, saving programs, and being there for our students. #LifeTransformed

As Election Day day draws close, we want to make sure #Warriors are prepared and can learn about the candidates on the ballot! ✅ Meet your local candidates to learn who best represents what’s important to you. ➡️: libguides.winona.edu/warriorsvote20…

"That’s why he’s part of a group supporting an Indigenous studies requirement at Bemidji State University, where he’s a professor, and why he thinks Indigenous studies should be taught statewide in K–12 schools." mspmag.com/arts-and-cultu…

Congrats to Chairwoman Connie Bernardy for her reappointment as Chair of the #MNHouse #HigherEd committee. We’re excited to continue partnering with Chair Bernardy to ensure all students can access and succeed at a #minnstate Univ. #mnleg #publichighered Eric Davis

State higher education spending dropped 29% per student—adjusted for inflation—between the start of the Great Recession and fiscal 2012. COVID-19 could drive an even bigger drop. pew.org/38wSlTj

The Winona State Faculty Association has created a new scholarship fund to be used for recruitment of students of color and first-gen students. Please take a look and consider giving today! giving.winona.edu/campaigns/wino…

IFO Stands With Asian American Community ifo.org/ifo-updates/20…

🧵Students United joins our partners at LeadMN, Inter Faculty Organization, Minnesota State College Faculty, MSUAASF, & IMMOC to call for the adoption of the Equity 2030 Fellows’ recommendations & for more voices to be brought to the table on Equity 2030. Read & sign our letter: studentsunited.org/blog/equity2030

Tom Sawyer set to retire following the 2021 Winona State Warrior football season bit.ly/3tSPLAf

Winona State College of Business students excelled in the National Shore Sales Challenge, the nation's third largest university sales competition! Mikaela Mohr won the role play competition and Winona State was named as Overall University Winner!