Week 6: Just one week between us and Spring Break!
We hope that those of you who attended the Career Conference have found it to be an ecouraging and bolstering experience. I know that I have heard from several students who have already received interview offers AND some who already had interviews during the conference! Congratulations to you all! We look forward to hearing about your successes in the coming weeks.
Now here's some news that we can all get excited about: this weekend's forecast! Have you seen it!? If it is correct, we're looking at highs of 10°C (50°F) on Saturday and 15°C (60°F) AND sunny on Sunday.
Something else that might also be of interest to you is the opportunity to throw bowls for Empty Bowls next week. If you would like to learn about making the clay bowls and try it for yourself, there is an opportunity to sign up below!
KEEP ACTIVE TO STAY HEALTHY
To stay healthy this fall, be sure to drink lots of water, wash your hands(!!!) wear the right clothing, eat your vegetables and be sure to get some good quality sleep!
FITNESS
URec and the StoutAdventures will continue to offer unique opportunities for you to challenge yourself physically through the semester. We also have numerous sports clubs and intramural opportunities for those of you looking for regular commitments and the opporunity to make new friends. Search the list on CONNECT to see if there are any that align with your interests.
GET THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS IN YOUR BODY
You may love pizza but your body may not be the biggest fan of it. Listen to your body and remember to get eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. The various dining services on campus offer a variety of options so you should have little problem finding suitable options. If you aren't sure what's right for you, or you need advice on food offerings, Stout also employs a registered dietician that you can speak to about a plan that will suit you.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
If winter is truly almost over, then you guys have gotten off light this year! The forecast is looking pretty good for the next few weeks but while it is feeling warmer it still isn't actually warm. Not dressing for the weather this time of year can easily leave you feeling under the weather with cold or flu symptoms.
USE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Student Health Services is here to help you when you are feeling unwell. You can learn more about their services on the Stout website: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/student-services/student-health-services. Please keep in mind that you can also schedule appointments online for Student Health Services and your insurance policy will work at this office. Student Health Services is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
If you need medical assistance outside fo these hours, you should make use of the Mayo Clinic Urgent Care .
Please remember to carry your insurance card with you at all times. It does fit conveniently into your wallet and will make your life easier when used as recommended. Students enrolled in the UW System Insurance Plan (UW-SHIP) should open an account with Wellfleet, the insurance provider. You can learn more about your insurance plan, and download your insurance card and other documents here.
EVENT
Pottery Making for Empty Bowls
Tuesday, March 10 at 3:30pm
to Wednesday, March 11 at 4:45pm
This two-part volunteering project is an opportunity to help make the bowls that will be glazed but also learn or try a new skill! The bowl making process is made up of two parts 1) making the bowls on the pottery wheel and, 2) trimming the bowls to be usable. Students who attend on day one should plan to come back for day two when possible. Please note that we will only be making the bowls on the pottery wheels on the first day.
Empty Bowls is a major fundraising event held on March 28, 2020. For the event to be a success,
(and to serve soups on the day!) event organizers need help making bowls that will be distributed to attendees.
