The year-long Centennial celebration came to a dramatic conclusion in June as the entire university community was invited to the Centennial All-School Reunion, by the Red Carpet Gala. The campus was alive with activity all weekend with traditional homecoming events, and there were some once-in-a-century events as well.
More than 50 Christian Brothers gathered on the Winona campus Saturday for the unveiling of a new statue that honors all members of the international Catholic teaching order who have served the university.
The Centennial Red Carpet Gala was truly the party of the century. More than 800 guests were treated to an precedented reception, dinner and dancing in the Gostomski Fieldhouse, highlighted by a special program which spoke to the transforming nature of the university’s past, present and future.
The Christian Brothers were honored, as were the Centennial chairs and Mike '62 and Joette Gostomski of Winona. The Gostomskis received a Heritage Award for their outstanding support, engagement and philanthropy. After dinner and in between thunderstorms guests viewed fireworks in the university plaza, and the night was capped with dancing to the cool sounds of Nicholas David, finalist in NBC's "The Voice."
(Photos from the weekend's activities.)
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