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Campus Life Today | February 05, 2026

Involvement Center - Thursday, February 5
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026

Laser Tag on Saturday, 07 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Laser Tag

Clock Saturday, February 7
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pin Great Hall, MSC
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Come join us and play some laser tag with friends or meet some new people!
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BDP Music: Harlow w slash Student Openers on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

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BDP Music: Harlow w/ Student Openers

Clock Thursday, February 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location pin Terrace, MSC
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Step into a soft, romantic evening of live music and candlelit vibes at our Early Valentine’s Music Night. Whether you come to dance, sway, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, this night is all about love and connection through music.

The evening begins at 8:00 PM with performances by our talented student openers from 8:00–9:00 PM, followed by our headliner, Harlow Band, taking the stage from 9:00–10:00 PM. Join us in the MSC Terrace for a night filled with melodies, mood lighting, and unforgettable moments.
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AFS - Valentine's Lost Foam Metalcasting on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. Valentine's Lost Foam Metal casting, Tues. February 10th 5-7 pm

EVENT

AFS - Valentine's Lost Foam Metalcasting

Clock Tuesday, February 10
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pin Fryklund Hall Room 13
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The first Open Pour of Spring '26
No experience required! Walk away with something totally metal, for free!

We'll be utilizing the Lost Foam method:
We bury an EPS foam object (coffee cup material) in sand with a sprue sticking out. Then we pour the molten metal on top, which vaporizes the foam on contact, leaving the metal to take the shape of the cavity left behind!
We'll have plenty of foam props to choose from. Including Valentines Day themed props!

Safety glasses and closed-toe shoes are required!
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Virtual Student-Employer Mock Interviews on Thursday, 19 February 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Virtual Student-Employer Mock Interviews

Clock Thursday, February 19
5:00pm - 7:15pm
Location pin Online Event
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Sharpen your interview skills!

Practice interviewing with an employer in your field, get valuable feedback, and build confidence before the real thing.

For students in:
- IT & Communications
- Business & Management
- Engineering

Each mock interview session will be 45 minutes long, consisting of 30-minute interview followed by 10 minutes for feedback and 5 minutes for transition.

Students must sign up by February 17 for a mock interview with a company of your own choosing. Sign up here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/12630710060120

A confirmation email with the Zoom interview link will be sent to you.

You are expected to read and abide by Ethical Expectations. No shows will not be tolerated.

If you have questions, please connect with Sara Anger at 715-232-1653 or angers@uwstout.edu.
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Bridging The Divide: Session 1 on Thursday, 12 February 2026 At 6:00 PM. Nacho Average Civic Discussion ( image of nachos ) . Join us on February 12 in MSC Ballroom B at 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Free Nachos and cookies! ( Registration QR code )

EVENT

Bridging The Divide: Session 1

Clock Thursday, February 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location pin MSC, Ballroom B
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Bridging the Divide seeks to reduce partisan division by fostering civil discourse among students and promoting civic virtue. The program brings students with different ideological and partisan political perspectives together for small group conversations about current political issues and beliefs. Rather than reaching a consensus, the goal is simply to replace snark with civil dialogue and increase engagement and understanding between people with different opinions. We replace snark with conversation, tweets with real talk, and scrolls & likes with face-to-face dialogue. In addition, we like to make it fun and enjoyable with FREE SNACKS!!
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Freshwater Friday Seminar Series

Friday, February, 6 | 3:00 - 4:00p.m. 
Location: Oakwood MSC

Dr. Erin Mittag, Science Museum of Minnesota, will present their research entitled “Nutrients from Lawns to Lakes: Pathways, Impacts, and Management in Diverse Urban Waters," as part of the Freshwater Friday Seminar Series on Feb. 6th. Their talk will start at 3 pm in the MSC Oakwood room.   

Sponsored by: Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin
For more information contact: Nicole Hayes
Valentine Card Making with Service Club! on Monday, 09 February 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Valentine Card Making with Service Club!

Clock Monday, February 9
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location pin MSC Cedar/Maple Room
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Join us as we make Valentine Cards to be donated to a local Senior Living Center!

*This event is open to all, but being a member is encouraged!
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Philosophers' Café: What Responsibility Does Society Have Toward Children? on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 At 7:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Philosophers' Café: What Responsibility Does Society Have Toward Children?

Clock Wednesday, February 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location pin Brewery Nonic
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The Philosophers' Café is a public forum in which community members discuss interesting contemporary issues in a relaxed and informal setting. Dr. Tina Lee will lead the discussion. Here is the abstract:

Beginning with some data on persistent gender disparities in the workplace and data from my lab on people’s reactions to various gender disparities, we can discuss a variety of questions: which gender disparities do we as a society tend to worry about, and which disparities tend to go unnoticed? What are the possible causes of gender disparities in job representation, and which of those are presumed to be the primary causes of different types of disparities (e.g., male-dominated vs female-dominated jobs)? Should our final goal be gender parity in representation for all jobs? If only some jobs, which ones? When in tension, how do we reconcile societal concern for group parity with concern for individual choice?

Join us for some fun discussion! Everyone is welcome!
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Blue Devil Book Club Intro. Meeting on Thursday, 05 February 2026 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Blue Devil Book Club Intro. Meeting

Clock Thursday, February 5
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location pin Jarvis Hall Science Wing Room 103
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We will be doing our weekly activity (game, discussion, study night) while munching on snacks and drinking beverages. We also will be voting on our February book.
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Res Hall Intramural Games - BIG VOLLEYBALL on Tuesday, 03 February 2026 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Res Hall Intramural Games - BIG VOLLEYBALL

Clock Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30pm
to Thursday, February 5 at 11:00pm
Location pin Multipurpose Room (MPR), Johnson Fieldhouse
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Sign-up today for a one week only Big Volleyball league. During Res Hall Intramural week we're partnering with University Recreation for an opportunity to sign-up with a team or as an individual. It's sure to be a night of fun and friendly competition. Games take place on Tuesday, February 3rd and Thursday, February 5th. Join us in the Multipurpose Room in the Johnson Fieldhouse!

In order to secure your game time reserve a spot today. Captains can register for up to 8 team members, or individuals can sign-up to join in another team. Walk-ins welcomed.
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Share the Warmth: Winter Gear and Hygiene Drive on Monday, 09 February 2026 At 9:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

Share the Warmth: Winter Gear & Hygiene Drive

Clock Monday, February 9 at 9:00am
to Friday, February 13 at 4:30pm
Location pin MSC Involvement Center
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Rally up for your community and compete to collect essential items for folks on our campus community! Participate as an individual or compete as a Student Organization!

Students who participate on their own will be entered into win a prize basket. Student Organizations who participate will get the opportunity to compete against one another, and the organization with the fewest stones in their jar claims victory and a shared prize ($100 Pizza Party Gift Card).

Items have points associated:
3 points per item for winter clothing/items
2 points per item for food/hygiene items
1 point per item for anything else
*Extra points will be given on Triple Point Tuesday and Double Point Wednesday!

*If you plan on participating as a Student Organization, please email us at involvement@uwstout.edu by Friday, February 6th.

In the spirit of the colder months, our initiative is dedicated to supporting students and community members in need by providing essential winter gear and hygiene supplies. We invite you to donate any gently used winter items and unopened hygiene products to help keep our community warm and healthy for this season.
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60 Seconds of Civics vertical bar Share the warmth event tabling on Monday, 09 February 2026 At 11:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

60 Seconds of Civics | Share the warmth event tabling

Clock Monday, February 9
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location pin MSC Involvement Porch
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Join us in spreading awareness across the student body about our Winter Gear and Hygiene Drive.

Stop by to learn how you can donate, get involved, and help ensure everyone has access to warm clothing and essential hygiene items.
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Events

Thursday, February 5
Start End   Event         Location
10:30am 3:00pm Delta Zeta Bake Sale MSC Sales/Info Tables #3 & #4
11:00am 5:00pm BDP Tabling: Harlow Band Involvement Center Porch, Memorial Student Center
4:00pm 10:00pm Annual Budget Hearings | Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) Day 3 White Pine Room, MSC
5:00pm 7:00pm Blue devil Boxing - Practice Johnson Field House - Mat Room 221
6:00pm 8:00pm Auto Club Shop Night Private Location 
6:00pm 10:00pm Strovixen Campaign | DND Club Harvey Hall Room 179
6:00pm 7:00pm AIGA - First Meeting of the Semester! Applied Arts 221
6:00pm 7:30pm Print Club Introduction and Worktime! APPA Print Lab (Room 202)
6:00pm 8:00pm Blue Devil Racing Semi-Weekly Meeting Jarvis Hall Tech Wing Room 172
6:00pm 7:30pm Free Dinner & Discussion | StoutCatholic The Ministry
6:30pm 8:30pm IGDA: Portfolio Reviews Micheels Hall 290
6:30pm 7:30pm Blue Devil Book Club Intro. Meeting Jarvis Hall Science Wing Room 103
7:00pm 9:00pm Oh Claire Improv & Shane Leonard: Improv Workshop Harvey Hall Theatre
7:00pm 8:00pm Club Golf 2nd Semester Introductory Meeting JHSA 150
7:00pm 9:00pm BDP Music: Harlow w/ Student Openers Terrace, MSC
7:00pm 9:00pm An-Bu : Come Watch Anime With Us!! Jarvis Hall Science Wing, Room 146
7:30pm 9:00pm Cru Weekly Meetings APPA 210
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Mental Health Tips - Groups 

“Connecting with others is rewarding; it makes us feel like we’re not alone in the world.” – Jonah Berger 

In the Student Counseling Center at UW-Stout, we offer many different modes of therapy to support the students, but one of the modes of connection and support that people often don’t think about are groups. Individual therapy is absolutely wonderful, but group therapy can often be more powerful than individual therapy, as it can support people in a way that promotes community, learning from others and helping to reduce stigma both personally and with others. It is an incredible way to work on your personal mental health goals, and find support and connection. Please see below for more benefits of group counseling: 

  • Helps participants realize that others have similar struggles and issues. 
  • Helps you relate to others (and yourself!) in healthier ways. 
  • Everyone will be at different places in treatment, and can offer unique perspectives, skills, and ways of coping. 
  • Offers the opportunity to both receive and give support. 
  • Provides a safety net for individuals who maybe anxious or worried about sharing their feelings. 
  • Develop selflessness and compassion. 
 

UW-Stout Student Counseling Center  

410 Bowman Hall (Clocktower Building)  

Office: 715-232-2468   Hours: 8AM-4:30PM  

  • We are currently providing both in person and telehealth services for Stout students.  As always, these sessions are confidential and at no additional cost to enrolled students. You can schedule an appointment by coming to in person our office, or calling the above office number, or schedule online at  www.uwstout.edu/counseling. 
  • Check out our Counseling Center website, Facebook page (UW-Stout Student Counseling Center), and Instagram (uwstoutcounselingcenter) for more information on ways to have a great semester.   
  • YOU at  you.uwstout.edu provides self help resources and access to crisis/help lines. 
  • Emergency and Crisis Resources: Call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency. Other mental health crisis options that are available 24/7 include:  
    • Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642 (local area, Western WI)  
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988  
    • Crisis Text Line: text hello to 741741 

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