Shop sustainably and stylishly at our Thrift Sale! Every purchase supports creativity, with all of the proceeds funding the WEAR fashion show. *Donations needed: If wanting to donate, drop off items in bin outside of office 112 in the Involvement center! *Clothing, Accessories, and shoes only.
Community doesn’t just happen. It’s carefully crafted by thoughtful practitioners in every field.
Join the Honors College for an evening with three alumni who are each building community by design in their own arenas: cutting edge computing, the built environment, and public policy.
Through concise, TED-style talks and a dynamic panel conversation, they’ll reflect on how curiosity, ethics, and collaboration have guided their journeys since Stout.
Students will glimpse what’s possible. Faculty and staff will see the long reach of education and mentorship. Community members will engage big ideas about technology, space, and civic life that shape all of us.
Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated.
Gina Norling (Applied Math & Computer Science, 2000)
AI Lurking in Your Community?
Head of High Performance Computing, AI Center of Excellence
AMD, Inc.
Melanie Brunner (Interior Design, 2009)
Designing a Place to Belong
VP of Operations
Kentwood Office Furniture
Juliana Lucchesi (Applied Science, 2014)
Devastation to Destination: Designing through Uncertainty
Assistant City Manager
City of Yreka, California
Bridging the Divide seeks to reduce partisan division by fostering civil discourse among students and promoting civic virtue. The program brings students with different ideological and partisan political perspectives together for small group conversations about current political issues and beliefs. Rather than reaching a consensus, the goal is simply to replace snark with civil dialogue and increase engagement and understanding between people with different opinions. We replace snark with conversation, tweets with real talk, and scrolls & likes with face-to-face dialogue. In addition, we like to make it fun and enjoyable with FREE SNACKS!!
-Discussion topics include:
-Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
-Gender Pay Gap
-Social Sustainability
-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
-Equal Rights Amendment
Notice of change of hours for all University Recreation operations over Spring Break.
Sponsored by: University Recreation For more information contact: Mackenzie Stutzman
Undergraduates invited to register for UW Symposium by March 15
Register by March 15 for the UW event Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity at UW-La Cross on Friday, May 1. The event is for undergraduates from all majors to present via poster, oral presentation, art/project display, or performance. ORSP will provide transportation and poster printing to selected students, who will also be asked to present at Stout's Research Day.
Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs For more information contact:Heidi Smith Learn More
Portfolio Review Day - April 10
Juniors and seniors, get your portfolio reviewed by industry professionals! This event is open to students in: - Animation & Digital Media - Fashion Design & Development - Game Design & Development - Graphic Design & Interactive Media - Illustration - Industrial & Product Design - Interior Design - Video Production Register by March 27! All reviews will be held in the MSC Great Hall & Ballroom C on Friday, April 10 from 1:00-5:00pm.
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 February on Tuesday, March 10th. Late entries will not be counted. Participants must live off campus to be eligible. Winners will be notified via email.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. – Helen Keller
This is the middle time of the semester, and it can feel like you have a lot on your plate as you gear up for exams, shift to new material, start new projects, or try to make sure you are keeping on track with all of the work you have been doing. It can also be an easy time to relax, or to forget about the diligence that often is needed with doing our work - it can be so difficult to stay motivated to keep up with homework and studying. It is also really important to remember that this is NORMAL. It can feel like it takes a lot of energy and effort to take care of our responsibilities. As such, here are seven tips to try to keep you on track during this time:
Get started—sometimes this is the biggest hurdle. Motivation often comes from engaging in the activity, rather than waiting to “feel motivated” to get started.
Create a check list—start with easier or simpler tasks and work your way up. Remember, there is always something you can succeed at.
Set aside study time—be intentional with your time by setting boundaries for yourself. Schedule time to study and follow through with it.
Schedule breaks too—sitting yourself down and doing homework for 3 hours sounds…well, not fun. Take a break, eat a snack, go for a walk. A quick 10-minute break can help look at your studies with a refreshed mind.
Get enough sleep—by getting a full nights rest, you are more likely to retain more information and perform better on exams. Try going to bed early and waking up early if you feel like you need to cram, rather than going to bed late and waking up tired.
Teach someone—one of the best forms of learning is teaching. Try to give a “lecture” to your roommate or study buddy, if you feel like you and easily explain the content, you got it! Otherwise, review the things that you felt less confident about.
Find your best study spot—maybe you need a quite room in the library, or the gentle rumble of voices from the MSC. Pay attention to where you find you are most productive and study there.
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 calling the above office number, or schedule online at www.uwstout.edu/counseling.
Check out our Student Counseling Center website, Facebook page (UW-Stout Student Counseling Center), and Instagram (@uwstoutstudentcounselingcenter) 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: Call or Text 988
