Campus Life Today | April 09, 2026

THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026

Upcoming Events | Announcements | Today's Events | Mental Health Tip of the Week | Financial Tip of the Day

Strive for Five, a sustainable commute campaign, is open

Walk, bike or commute to campus using a nongreenhouse gas method at least five times a month to be eligible for a Strive for Five drawing for $10 in Chamber bucks. Every additional five carbon-free commute days reported will earn participants an additional entry. The drawing will close for March on Friday, April 10th. Late entries will not be counted. Participants must live off campus to be eligible. Winners will be notified via email.

Sponsored by: Sustainability Steering Commitee
For more information contact: Sustainability Office
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Quick Pitch Competition Registration Now Open

WiSys Quick Pitch is a cash-prize competition open to all majors, undergraduate and graduate students. This research-focused 3-minute pitch competition, which takes place on Research Day (May 5th), offers training sessions to learn how to effectively communicate research to a general audience. Register by April 21st.   

Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
For more information contact: Heidi Smith 
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Events

Mental Health Tips—Stress Management 

“Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.” – Joan Borysenko 

It’s that time of the semester when everything starts to feel more stressful. Mid-term projects and papers, as well as exams that are all lined up on the road ahead. Here are some tips to help manage your stress during this time:   

• Make a list of the things you need to do and prioritize it from most important to least important.  
• Take a break and allow yourself space to connect with others or yourself.  
• Stay active by going for a short walk or bike ride. Physical activity is a great stress relief.  
• Have some quiet time for yourself. Practice deep breathing or journaling on your own.  
• Step away from screens for 15 minutes. Reduce the amount of things you see from other people online and focus on the moment you are in now.  

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 

April is Financial Wellness Month, so the UW-Stout Financial Wellness and Literacy Center is offering a financial tip every weekday during April! 🎉
 

Have you checked your credit score? According to numerous sources, the average credit score for college students is 620 - 650. AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to get your free annual credit reports.

Harvey Hall 74E | financialwellness@uwstout.edu | 715-232-1400 

If you would like to discuss any of these tips or any other financial topic, you are welcome to make a virtual or in-person appointment. Also, check out the many free resources on display by our partners in the library! Schedule to meet with the Financial Wellness and Literacy Center here.