From: Involvement Center
Date: February 17, 2022
Subject: Campus Life Today | Thursday, February 17, 2021


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021

EVENT

Student Campus Climate Survey Town Hall

Thursday, February 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northwoods, MSC
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Join Meridith Wentz and Dominique Vargas for a town hall to discuss the student campus climate survey results. The survey was conducted in Spring 2021.
Wentz will provide a brief overview of the results, followed by time for attendees to share their thoughts on the data and provide suggestions for what can be done to improve the campus climate for students.
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EVENT

Hot Chocolate Thursdays

Thursday, February 17
9:00am - 2:00pm
Involvement Center, MSC
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Stop by the Involvement Center to warm up between classes with some hot chocolate! We would love to see you and help answer any questions about getting involved!
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EVENT

Volunteer at Career Conference February 28-March 3

Monday, February 21 at 7:30am
- Friday, February 25 at 5:00pm
Memorial Student Center
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Want to boost your resume, network with employers, and be part of one of the largest career conferences in the nation? Volunteer at Career Conference February 28th-March 3!  Shifts are typically two consecutive hours and sign up is easy! Volunteer will be entered to win a $25.00 Culver's gift card!

SIGN UP HERE
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EVENT

Log Cabin Ski & Snowshoe

Saturday, February 26 at 7:00am
- Sunday, February 27 at 4:00pm
Sandstone, MN
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Stout Adventures' Log Cabin Ski & Snowshoe Trip has a couple more spots to fill. The trip cost is $80 and includes 2 trip leaders, lodging, transportation, meals and all necessary equipment.

REGISTER HERE
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University Housing is Hiring

We are Hiring - University Housing!

There is still time to apply to become a 2022-2023 RA, ARC or SLA team member!  Priority application deadline is this Sunday, February 20th at 11:59pm. Hope you choose Housing for your on-campus job!
Application open on the Housing Gateway.

Sponsored by: University Housing
For more information contact: Emily Ascher
Apply Here

WiSys Quick Pitch

WiSys Quick Pitch registration open through March 31

WiSys Quick Pitch is a research-focused 3-minute pitch competition, open to all academic disciplines and both undergraduate and graduate students, that offers cash prizes to the winners. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 3. Registration is open through Thursday, March 31. Registered participants receive training, on April 20, to learn to effectively communicate their research to a general audience. Register for this event using the link. 

Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
For more information contact: Chela Cea
Register Here

Samuel E Wood Medallion Award

Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award Application Open! 

Are you a senior graduating in the Spring of 2022 or Fall of 2022? If so, Apply for the Samuel E. Wood Medallion Award! Samuel E. Wood served UW-Stout in a variety of roles over his career at the University. Perhaps most significantly to student government, Sam served as advisor to the University Student Senate for 13 years while also holding the positions of Dean of Students and Assistant Chancellor for Student Services at Stout.

The Samuel E. Wood Medallion application will remain open until Friday, March 11th, 2022 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified of their selection in March or April and recipients will be honored during the Leadership Awards. 

Sponsored by: Stout Student Association
For more information contact: SSA Vice President Tsimnuj Xiong
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Last Call for Student Research Grant Proposals

Last Call for Student Research Grant Proposals for Feb. 15 Round

Students interested in starting research between 2/16 and 5/1 have a few more days to submit a Research Grant proposal (≤$2,000) by 2/15. Those who wish to publish or present their research results between 2/16 and 5/1 may submit a Dissemination Grant proposal (≤$1,000) by 2/15. Visit linked page for info. Boost a resume, find academic/career direction, expand skills through student research.

Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
For more information contact: Chela Cea
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Friendly Reminder | Watch for Alert Emails from your Instructors 

How are classes going? An early alert from an instructor can help you correct course or find support. Progress reports run from Tues, Feb 8 to Tues, Mar 8, 2022. Check your Navigate Student App and your Stout email for alerts. Search the clutter folder for "UW-Stout|EAB Navigate," too. A support person may reach out because we really want you to succeed!     

Sponsored by: Student Retention Committee
For more information contact: Amy McGovern

Feature Stream: Nerves of Steel

It's Winter Olympics week! This week's stream highlights some Olympics-themed films available to stream for free with your campus library access. 

Sponsored by: University Library
For more information contact: Zach Weekes 
Stream now

Thursday, February 17
Start End   Event         Location
8:00am 8:00pm 2022 Spring UDS Hiring Event Online Event
9:00am 10:00am Sustainability Council Online Event
12:00pm 12:30pm Meditation Elk Creek, Price Commons
1:00pm 2:00pm Student Campus Climate Survey Town Hall MSC, Northwoods
4:00pm 5:00pm SSS Self-Care Journaling Sessions (Virtual) Online Event
4:30pm 5:30pm Equity Diversity and Inclusion Council Online Event
5:00pm 7:00pm Wrestling Practice Mat Room 221
5:00pm 7:00pm Street Level Table MSC
5:00pm 8:00pm Antique Auto | Shop Nights TBD
5:00pm 6:00pm We Are Hiring - Interview Prep Session Gilbert Creek, Price Commons
5:30pm 7:30pm AFS Open Pour Fryklund 13
6:00pm 7:00pm Financial Wellness Club Bi-weekly Meeting Jarvis Hall Science Wing (JHSW) Room 113
6:00pm 8:00pm NAEA Bob Ross Pizza & Paint Event UW-Stout Library - Room 211
6:00pm 7:30pm StoutCatholic Campus Ministry Event The Ministry
6:00pm 7:00pm Running Club Applied Arts Building
6:00pm 7:00pm AIGA Meeting Jarvis Room 112
6:00pm 7:30pm Curly Hair Therapy Willow/Walnut (MSC)
6:30pm 10:00pm Cru Weekly Meeting Ballrooms A&B, Memorial Student Center
7:00pm 9:00pm Come watch anime with us! Jarvis Hall Science Wing 146
7:00pm 8:00pm Climbing Club Practice Stout Adventures
8:00pm 10:00pm TNO - Tedious & Brief with Jerrika Mighelle MSC Terrace

Five Mental Health Benefits of Physical Touch

  1. Signals safety, trust, and comfort - oxytocin, the feel-good chemical, is released and promotes trust among individuals and feelings of comfort
  2. Reduces feelings of anxiety and stress - levels of dopamine and serotonin are both increased, which help you regulate mood and relieve anxious feelings. Your heart rate slows, and stress hormones decrease.
  3. Boost immune system and lowers blood pressure - physical touch has been shown to reduce diseases related to the heart and calms cardiovascular stress
  4. Critical to social and emotional growth - affective touch has been shown to activate areas of the brain involved with learning and decision making, as well as with emotional and social behaviors
  5. Inspires positive thinking - oxytocin also helps with a good mood and an optimistic outlook on the world!

UW-Stout Counseling Center
410 Bowman Hall (Clocktower Building)
Office: 715-232-2468   Hours: 8AM-4:30PM

We are currently providing both in-person (masked) and virtual Telehealth services to meet with Stout students.  As always, these sessions are confidential and at no additional cost to enrolled students. You can schedule an appointment by calling the above office number.
Check out the following for more information on ways to have a great semester:
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: 1-800-273-825