Campus Life Today | November 05, 2026

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2026

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

Food Pantry Friday Pop-up Hours

Fall 2026 we are offering Pop-up hours on Fridays at the Helping Hand Food+ Pantry located at 111 University Services.  We will be open our regular hours Mondays (11-1), Tuesdays (12-2), Wednesdays (2-4), Thursdays (2-4) and this semester on Fridays (930-1130).

Sponsored by: Helping Hand Food+ Pantry
For more information contact: Jacqueline Bonneville
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TAILSPIN: An Incredible True Story of Survival

Join Wisconsin author John Armbruster as he shares the incredible true story behind Tailspin. WWII tail gunner Gene Moran, from southwest Wisconsin, survived a four-mile fall without a parachute after his bomber was shot down, only to become a German prisoner of war.    

Thursday, November 5, 2026  Great Hall | Memorial Student Center | UW-Stout | FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC    

Copies of Tailspin will be available for purchase and author signing following the presentation.    

Sponsored by: Veteran Services 
For more information contact: Brian Hackner

New Promotions Label Appearing in Outlook Email

A Promotions label is now appearing on some email messages in Outlook. This Microsoft feature may automatically identify certain messages as promotional and show the label next to the sender name in the inbox. The label is controlled by Microsoft and cannot be changed or turned off by UW-Stout Polytechnic. No action is needed. Students should continue to review messages carefully before deleting or ignoring them.

Sponsored by: Learning and Information Technology
For more information contact: Technology Help Desk

Strive for Five, a sustainable commute campaign, is open

Strive for Five, a sustainable commute campaign, is open for October entries. Walk, bike, or commute to campus using a non-greenhouse gas method at least five times during October to be eligible for the Fall Strive for Five drawing for $10 in Chamber Bucks. Every additional five carbon-free commute days reported will earn an additional entry. October entries are due Nov. 10. Participants must live off campus to be eligible.

Sponsored by: Sustainability Office
For more information contact: Sustainability Steering Committee
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Events

Mental Health Monday – Zen Zone 

“The true purpose (of Zen) is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.” – Shunryu Suzuki 

The Zen Zone is located on the fourth floor of Bowman Hall (in the Student Counseling Center) and is open to ALL students and even staff. You do not need to be a client to use it. Just check in with the front desk at the counseling center to let them know you are there. We would love for all of you to take advantage of it! 
 

What is in the Zen Zone? 

• Massage chairs! So relaxing! 
• Light Therapy—Good for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 
• Music  
• Self-Help Books 
• Coloring 
• Comfortable spots to sit 

Why should I use the Zen Zone? 

• To de-stress after (or prepare for) a difficult day 
• A safe place to relax 
• A quiet spot to study  
• Read a good book 
• Use one of the massage chairs 

When can I use the Zen Zone? 

• The Zen Zone is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 4:30pm 
• The Zen Zone is open for all students to use 
• Only one student at a time is allowed to use the Zen Zone  

UW-Stout Polytechnic 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