From: Involvement Center
Date: July 30
Subject: Backyard Bash Sign-Up Now Open | The LOOP



The Loop | Keeping student org leaders in-the-know
the loop JULY 30, 2026

Backyard Bash Sign-Up Now Open

The sign-up form to table at Backyard Bash is open here: https://cglink.me/2db/s95790

All groups wanting to table must complete the form by August 27th. 


Backyard Bash will be Tuesday, September 1st from 5-7PM. Org check-in will be from 2:30-4:45PM at the Involvement Center where you will receive your table number.

All registered groups will be provided one table. You must provide your own chairs. Anything you are tabling with must fit on or behind your table. Power is not provided. 

Apply to be a WOO Leader for Orientation

We're looking for enthusiastic, approachable, and Stout Proud students who enjoy helping others and creating a welcoming environment for incoming students. WOO Leaders serve as mentors and guides during Week One Orientation by leading small groups, facilitating activities, answering questions, and encouraging new students to engage in events and build connections across campus.

This is a short-term, paid employment opportunity with training provided. Leaders earn $9.50/hour, receive free WOO t-shirts, and lunch is provided during training and full workdays. Not only do WOO Leaders get to take pride in helping new students get to know campus life, it’s a great way for current students to build leadership skills and add to their resume as well.

Link to position description and application. Contact Hanahh Eggum with questions.

Submit Your 2026-2027 Events

The event registration form for the 2026-2027 year is now live. All orgs can start uploading your events to CONNECT to be approved. Once approved, you will be able to submit your Campus Life Today, digital signage, and free poster printing requests.

Submit your fall events now so incoming students can see them during orientation!

Campus Life Today request form: https://cglink.me/2db/s12896
Digital Signage request form: https://cglink.me/2db/s12338
Poster printing request form: https://cglink.me/2db/s10643

Update Your Org Email Access

Update your student org's email access for the upcoming year. 

To add or remove owners and members, follow these instructions: https://kb.uwstout.edu/52300

To open and use the account, follow these instructions: https://kb.uwstout.edu/53143

Org Re-Registration Opens 9/1

The student org re-registration process will be open from September 1st- September 30th. Start preparing now by doing the following over summer:

  • Update your officers on CONNECT. Remove anyone not returning in fall, and make sure to add any new officers.
  • Review and update your org's constitution. All orgs will need to upload their constitution that has been updated since 2024 or sooner as part of the re-registration form.
  • At least one officer from each org must attend the Fall Leadership Summit on Monday, September 14th at 4:30PM in the MSC Great Hall. 

Review Org Code of Conduct

The student organizational code of conduct was recently updated by SSA. Please review the updated file here: https://cglink.me/2db/d2a842f1a3415ee435f7c383e5fc4733af1f7394b52e78dc2a41315655bbffe0.

Leadership Summit vertical bar Org Officer Training on Monday, 14 September 2026 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Leadership Summit | Org Officer Training

Clock Monday, September 14
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Location pin MSC Great Hall

Student org officer training for fall. At least one officer from each org must attend as part of the org re-registration process.

Training Sessions Will Include:

  • SSA Funding
  • Homecoming Informational Session
  • Org Purchasing and Travel
  • CONNECT 101
  • Event Registration and Approval Process
  • Involvement Center Services
  • MSC/Price Commons Space Reservations
RSVP

Blanket Room Requests for Fall Now Open

Blanket reservation requests for Fall Semester 2026 are now open.  Blanket reservations are for student organization’s weekly/reoccurring meetings that reserve the same time and day weekly or biweekly for Fall Semester 2026 (September 2, 2026 – December 11, 2026).  To submit a request for your organization, fill out this form on Connect: https://cglink.me/2db/s95702.  

NOTE: The Blanket Reservation Request is only for reserving meeting rooms in the Student Centers (Memorial Student Center and Merle Price Commons).  If you would like to reserve a classroom space in one of the academic buildings on campus for your organization's meetings, please e-mail classrooms@uwstout.edu.  Please include your name and contact info, organization name, dates needed, meeting start and end times and number of attendees in your requests.

  • Blanket Reservation Requests will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis only.
  • Blanket Reservation Requests will only be accepted from one authorized representative from each student organization.
  • Student organizations are only allowed a maximum of two blanket reservations per organization per semester.

Questions about your request?  Please contact Ben Markl (marklb@uwstout.edu) in the Conferences and Events Office.