From: Involvement Center
Date: September 16, 2021
Subject: Campus Life Today | Thursday, September 16, 2021


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Honoring the Latinx Community 

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed nationwide, September 15-October 15. Latinos Unidos will celebrate and honor the Latinx community with a variety of Hispanic Heritage Month events September 21-October 30. Latinos Unidos in collaboration with a variety of campus partners invite the UW-Stout community to join in the month long celebration with events such as the October 6 presentation by La Espiritista at 5:00pm in the MSC, Great Hall. 

Read the News Release

Upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Tuesday, September 21
Start End   Event         Location
6:00pm 7:00pm LU | Hispanic Heritage Month Kahoot Night! Willow/Walnut MSC
Tuesday, September 28
6:00pm 7:00pm Piñata Making - Hispanic Heritage Month Willow/Walnut MSC
Tuesday, October 5
6:00pm 7:00pm Piñata Painting - Hispanic Heritage Month Willow/Walnut
Wednesday, October 6
5:00pm 6:00pm La Espiritista - Estamos Unidos: A Calling Through the Universal Heartbeat Ballroom A&B
Tuesday, October 12
6:00pm 7:00pm Movie and Sugar Skull Decorating Night! Willow/Walnut

Sponsored by: Latinos Unidos
For more information contact: Zoe Cornwell
Latinos Unidos CONNECT page

EVENT

Gerrymandering: How Politicians Devalue Your Votes For Their Benefit

Thursday, September 16
11:00am - 1:00pm, MSC
4:30 pm - 6:30pm, Price Comons
Memorial Student Center and Price Commons
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Stop by this tabling event for a short activity and conversation concerning the ways electoral maps are redrawn to adjust the value of votes for the benefit of the politicians in charge of the process.
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Stout Adventures Fall Trips

Stout Adventures Fall Trip Schedule

All equipment, instruction, transportation, and meals included.  

  • 9/18- 9/19 Sailing Lake Wissota, WI- $45 Stout, $60 Community 
  • 9/24-9/26 Canoeing Namekagon River, WI $85 Stout, $100 Community
  • 10/1-10/3 Bouldering and Hiking Devils Lake State Park, WI $85 Stout,   $100 Community  
  • 10/8-10/10 Backpacking Ice Age Trail, WI $85 Stout, $100 Community
  • 10/16 Paddling Red Cedar River $30 Stout, $45 Community  
  • 10/23 Climbing Interstate Park, MN $45 Stout, $100 Community  
  • 10/29 Halloween Night Hike Hoffman Hills, WI $5 Stout/Community


Learn more

Sponsored by: University Recreation
For more information contact: Samantha Carney
Phone: 715-232-5316

EVENT

TNO - Asparagus w/ Parker Reed

Thursday, September 16
8:00pm - 10:00pm
MSC Terrace
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Blue Devil Productions is excited to welcome Asparagus to UW-Stout campus, along with opener Parker Reed Make sure to join us in the Terrace, MSC on Thursday, September 16th at 8:00 pm to catch a FREE show that'll make you wanna dance! Masks required.
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EVENT

Lunch & Learn with Fastenal

Thursday, September 23
11:00am - 1:00pm
Oakwood Room, Memorial Student Center
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Hosted by UW-Stout Career Services, drop in between 11-1 to grab food, giveaways, and network with Fastenal Representatives! A short presentation about the company, culture, and careers will be at 11:30am. If you can't make it right on time, no problem. Come as you are, when you can.

Known for innovations in the supply chain industry, you don't want to miss this!

If you aren't able to make it and would like to learn more, feel free to email Juan or Mel to set up 1:1 time to chat further:
email Juan Ramirez - Regional Sales & Supply Chain- Linkedin

Email Mel Skadson - Corporate Headquarters Opportunities - Linkedin
RSVP

Career Conference Volunteers needed!

Career Services is hosting 7 in-person career fairs between Sept. 27th and Sept. 30th.  Each event is less than 3 hours long and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping us host our employer partners.

Shifts can be 1-2 hrs long and there are several different areas you can volunteer your time in.  This is a great way to earn volunteer hours for student org membership, classroom assignment time or other academic requirement.

Sign Up

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information contact: Katie Hauge, Employer Relations Manager

Thursday, September 16
Start End   Event         Location
11:00am 6:30pm Gerrymandering: How Politicians Devalue Your Votes For Their Benefit Memorial Student Center, Price Commons
12:00pm 12:30pm Meditation Gilbert Creek (Price Commons)
4:30pm 5:00pm A Library Tour with the ARCs Robert S. Swanson Library and Learning Center
4:30pm 6:00pm Natural Areas | Galloway Creek Workshop MSC Amphitheater
5:00pm 10:00pm Fashion Week Field Trip Aria 105 North 1st Street Minneapolis, MN 55401
5:00pm 7:00pm Wrestling Practice Mat Room
5:30pm 7:30pm Men's Rugby Practice Rugby Practice Field
6:00pm 7:30pm StoutCatholic Campus Ministry Event The Ministry
6:00pm 7:30pm BSU 1st meeting ! White Pine room (MSC)
6:00pm 8:00pm Auto Club Shop Night Auto Club Shop
6:00pm 8:00pm Baja Meeting Jarvis Hall TW - 156
6:30pm 7:30pm Running Club On the sidewalk outside the Applied Arts building
6:30pm 8:30pm Board Game Jam and Snacks Micheels Hall 290
7:00pm 9:00pm Menom-Bomb Climbing Club First Practice Stout Adventures
7:00pm 9:00pm Thursday Study Night! Junction Room in CKTO Basement
7:00pm 9:00pm Come watch anime with us! Jarvis Hall Science Wing 146
7:30pm 9:30pm Cru Weekly Meeting* MSC Ballrooms B&C / Applied Arts 210
8:00pm 10:00pm TNO - Asparagus w/ Parker Reed MSC Terrace

The Wellness PROS will be bringing you a series of mental health tips throughout the year every Thursday!

Series 1 | Beginning of the Semester

1. Get organized | Have a clean work space and backpack with folders, a binder, or notebooks for each class

2. Plan ahead | Buy books, materials, and write down assignments and due dates the first week of class

3. Ask for help | No question is a dumb question. Utilize professors' office hours

4. Take breaks | Make sure to get lots of sleep, snacks, and exercise when you start feeling run down

5. Have a plan | Write things down in a planner and have a schedule/routine in mind

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

We are currently providing Telehealth services via Microsoft Teams to virtually 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