SMU collaborates with ‘Our Drinking Fountains, Our Water’ program

Five local institutions will collaborate with Minneapolis-based In the Heart of the Beast Puppet-Mask Theater to spearhead a community-wide program, “Our Drinking Fountains, Our Water.” SMU, Winona State University, Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical, Southeast Minnesota Water Resources Board and the City of Winona will incorporate the water theme into classes, presentations and activities, beginning in fall of 2008.

Plans also include the highlighting and decorating of public drinking fountains on the college campuses and in the City of Winona as well as raising awareness through visual art and performance. The goal of the project is for the community to achieve a broader and deeper understanding of water quality and stewardship.

This project is funded by the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Campus Compact. For more information, contact Joan Francioni, 457-2336, jfrancioni@winona.edu.