From: Involvement Center
Date: November 7
Subject: Campus Life Today | November 07, 2024



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2024

EVENT

Stout Minute Marathon

Monday, November 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ballroom C, MSC
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Come join us for Stout Minute Marathon Night! RSVP does not guarantee materials. If you have any accommodations, please email us at involvement@uwstout.edu.

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EVENT

BDP Comedy Show: Derrick Knopsnyder

Thursday, November 7
8:00pm - 9:00pm
MSC Terrace, 2nd Floor
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Join us for a fun Comedy Event at the MSC Terrace on November 7th, 2024 for laughs, jokes and much more!

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EVENT

Hot Chocolate | Stoutonia

Friday, November 8
12:00pm - 4:00pm
MSC, Tables 1 & 2
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Come meet our staff and learn more about Stoutonia while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate!! 12:00pm-4:00pm or while supplies last.

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EVENT

A1 Dance-Confidence Chronicles: Expression Through Freestyle

Saturday, November 9
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sports & Fitness Center: West gym
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Guest choreographer Nebula Tesfaldet from Hothouse dance studio will be leading a freestyle and popping session.

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EVENT

BDP Lewberger Show

Sunday, November 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm
MSC Great Hall
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Come join us in the MSC Great Hall as the Internet Famous Comedy band Lewberger performs with Try Guy Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stonefish. Be prepared for laughs, awesome songs and more!

TICKETS ARE ON PRESALE NOW!
NOTE: RSVP DOES NOT BUY A TICKET,
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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EVENT

The Blanket Exercise - Honoring Indigenous Peoples

Tuesday, November 19
5:00pm - 8:00pm
MSC Great Hall
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The Blanket Exercise is a three-hour participatory exercise that helps participants understand how colonization of the land we now know as the United States of America has impacted the people who lived here long before Columbus and other settlers arrived.

The exercise will include a focus on Northwestern Wisconsin and Menomonie territory stewarded by, among others, the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Registration is required.

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Practice Interviewing with Employers Virtually!

Career Services is hosting virtual student-employer mock interviews for students within the technologies to gain feedback on their interviewing skills.   Majors: Applied Math & Computer Science, CNIE, ICT, DMT    
Each session will be 45 minutes long, consisting of 30-minute interview followed by 10 minutes for feedback and 5 minutes for transition.      
Sign up by November 18 for a mock interview with a company of your own choosing.

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information contact: Sara Anger
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Student Centers Building Manager

Building Managers represent the Student Centers (Memorial Student Center and Price Commons) and are responsible for the general supervision of the facilities, including the security of the buildings, the safety of guests, assisting reservations and events, decision-making during irregular situations or requests, and handling emergencies, all according to University and Student Centers policies. Building Managers provide valuable service to students, staff, faculty, and guests. Building Managers work to meet guest needs consistently and professionally.

Sponsored by: Student Centers
For more information contact: Michael Breitner
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Learn to Fly Fish with PE-125!

Have fun this spring and learn to fly fish! Beginners are welcome. Topics include fly tying, casting techniques, literature, stream craft, equipment considerations, conservation ethics and natural resources stewardship. Check out PE-125 today!

Sponsored by: Continuing Education Credit Outreach
For more information contact: Javan Pham

Strive for Five, a sustainable commute campaign, is open

Walk, bike or commute to campus using a nongreenhouse gas method at least five times a month to be eligible for a Strive for Five drawing for $10 in Chamber bucks. Every additional five carbon-free commute days reported will earn participants an additional entry. The drawing will close for October on Sunday, Nov. 10. Late entries will not be counted. Participants must live off campus to be eligible. Winners will be notified via email.

Sponsored by: Sustainability Steering Committee 
For more information contact: Sustainability Office
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Graduate Studies November Newsletter

The November Graduate Studies newsletter is now available. Take a look at some of our featured topics, such as Writing and Citing Support for Graduate Students, information on nominations for the Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher of the Year Award, Student Research Grant Opportunities, and much more.

Sponsored by: Graduate Studies 
For more information contact: Graduate Studies 
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Foundation Scholarships are OPEN! APPLY NOW!

The University Foundation provides scholarships to help UW-Stout students finance their education. You can now complete a single, universal application to be considered for all scholarships you qualify for! Get started by logging in with your UW-Stout Microsoft account. Your application will populate information from your student record, complete any missing information, and hit submit. All eligible scholarships will be filtered out and automatically applied for! It's that easy! Apply by February 3rd, 2025. 

Sponsored by: Financial Aid
For more information contact: Alissa Arzt
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Events

Thursday, November 7
Start End   Event         Location
10:00am 2:00pm Rising Constellations | First-Generation College Celebration: From First Light to Brilliance Memorial Student Center Great Hall
12:00pm 1:00pm Conversations with James 132 Merle Price Commons
1:45pm 3:45pm The Power of Walking (Wellness PRO Tabling) MSC Lower Level Table 2
2:00pm 3:30pm NSPW Speaker - Grant Allen VocRehab Rm 142
2:30pm 3:30pm Habitat For Humanity | Quilt Stands setup Volunteer 132 Merle Price Commons
5:00pm 6:00pm Making Dog Toys for DCHS by Gamma Sigma Sigma Badger Room, MSC
5:00pm 6:00pm Weekly meetings Jarvis 142
5:30pm 7:00pm Fly Fishing Club Meet Up MSC- Northwoods Room
5:30pm 7:30pm Free Dinner & Discussion | StoutCatholic The Ministry
6:00pm 9:00pm Gestalt (Dnd Club) Jarvis 245
6:00pm 8:00pm Blue Devil Robotics - General Meeting Jarvis Hall Tech Wing - Room 172
6:00pm 7:00pm Hmong Stout Student Organization's General Meeting! Oakwood Room, Memorial Student Center
6:00pm 7:30pm Black Student Union | General Meeting Willow/Walnut
6:00pm 9:00pm SAE Baja Bi-Weekly Meeting Jarvis Hall Tech Wing Room 156
6:00pm 8:00pm Shop Night Auto Club Shop
7:00pm 9:00pm An-Bu Come Watch Anime With Us Jarvis Hall Science Wing Room 146
7:00pm 8:00pm WITS Game Night! Jarvis Hall Science Wing RM 113
7:00pm 8:00pm B*tch and Stitch with Craft Club Jarvis Hall Science Wing Room 101
7:00pm 8:00pm Climbing Club Stout Adventures Climbing Wall
7:30pm 9:30pm Cru Weekly Meeting Applied Arts 210
8:00pm 9:00pm BDP Comedy Show: Derrick Knopsnyder MSC Terrace, 2nd Floor

Mental Health Tips—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.  

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 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 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