From: Involvement Center
Date: February 24, 2021
Subject: Campus Life Today | Wednesday February 24, 2021


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EVENT

Paris is Burning: Film & Panel

Wednesday, February 24
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Great Hall, Memorial Student Center
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Join us for a dive into the historical drag scene in New York! Paris is Burning tells the story of the people who made that scene what it was, and doesn't shy away from the raw experiences of oppression that many faced. Following the film will be a panel discussion with current players in the ballroom scene in the Midwest and the East Coast on their responses to the film and ballroom at-large.

The Qube would like to recognize and thank Multicultural Student Services for its contributions to this event.

The Qube is proud to partner with the Stout Student Association's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council and the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to include this event as part of Diversity Week. Learn more at connect.uwstout.edu/ssa/diversity-week/.
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EVENT

Diversity Week - Trivia w/ Kahoot

Wednesday, February 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Come learn diversity facts and have fun with UW-Stout Diversity Trivia! This will be a virtual trivia game that all students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in. The top three winners will receive prizes.
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EVENT

Open Mic Night

Thursday, February 25
8:00pm - 10:00pm
MSC Terrace
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Join Blue Devil Productions for Open Mic Night on Thursday, Feb. 25! Got a talent, a joke, a song, or a speech to share? Sign-ups open at 7 pm; come back for the event beginning at 8 pm! Hang out, do homework, and watch your friends perform. We're so excited to host this event again after so long!
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EVENT

Kwik Trip | Employer in Residence

Wednesday, February 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm
VIRTUAL
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Employer in Residence is an opportunity to engage with industry professionals, expand your network and increase your awareness of career possibilities.     3:30pm – 4:30pm | VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION  Employer to provide company overview and recruitment of UW-Stout students for Co-op/Internship or Professional Positions.

Website

Link to recording once available can be found here. 
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EVENT

MICHELLE Live Show

Monday, February 15 at 1:00pm
to Monday, March 1 at 1:00pm
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Blue Devil Productions are proud to present MICHELLE! This live show will be available for UW-Stout students from Monday, February 15th, 2021 to Monday, March 1st, 2021 and is password protected. This show is available on our website and can be accessed with a student login.


THE BOTTOM

SUNRISE (feat. Arlo Parks)
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EVENT

60 Seconds of Civics: Women's Rights Kahoot

Wednesday, March 3
10:30am - 1:30pm
Outside Involvement Center
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Stop by and test your knowledge of women's rights and history on our Kahoot quiz!
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EVENT

Diversity Week - Why white people should be anti-racist

Wednesday, February 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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This presentation and discussion will explain why and how white people are damaged by racism and, thus, should struggle against it. It will also delve into ideas related to the linkages between nonviolence and anti-racism.

Presented by Jim Handley, Senior Lecturer of Peace Studies and Geography, Executive Director, WI Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
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EVENT

Wired and Tired: Anxiety Workshop

Thursday, February 25
9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual
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What is it?
This is a Virtual Workshop via Microsoft Teams that will focus on better understanding anxiety while building skills and tools for managing and reducing anxiety symptoms.

How Do I Attend?
Please visit the Counseling Center website or Facebook page to access links to the meetings. The workshops are open to all students!
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EVENT

Skyward, Inc.: Virtual Career Trek 

Wednesday, February 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm
VIRTUAL EVENT
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Attending a Virtual Career trek is an opportunity:
 
• to engage with industry professionals  
• expand your network  
• increase your awareness of career possibilities    

You can build connections that will help with your job search AND discover potential career paths that you might not have considered.  

Learn more here. 
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EVENT

SRA | How to Start Your Own Business Tour

Wednesday, February 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mainstream Boutique, 1506 9th St E, Menomonie
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Get a backstage glimpse at Mainstream Boutique in downtown Menomonie and get a chance to ask questions about entrepreneurship! We are also invited to join them to model for their weekly livestream!
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EVENT

Hot Chocolate Thursdays

Thursday, February 25
9:00am - 2:00pm
Involvement Center, MSC
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Brr...it's cold outside. Visit the Involvement Center to warm up with a sweet and toasty cup of Hot Chocolate. Feel free to ask our Involvement Specialists questions on how to get involved or about any of our upcoming events.
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EVENT

Celebrate Black History: Black Contributions to Civil Liberty

Thursday, February 25
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual
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Help us celebrate Black History Month listening to three expert panelists discuss Black contributions to civil liberties like free speech, freedom of religion, a free press, the right to vote and much more. Time will be reserved for audience Q&A. Moderated by MCSII Director Tim Shiell. Featuring panelists Le'Trice Donaldson (UW-Stout), Selika Ducksworth-Lawton (UWEC) and N. Lynette McNeely (Wisconsin NAACP).

Sponsored by Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation, Black Student Union, Stout Student Association, Honors College, and Center for Applied Ethics
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Virtual Bingo

Wednesday, February 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Are you a Bingo fan? We have bingo nights happening every Wednesday of the semester. Join us on Teams to play virtually. Those lucky enough to get a BINGO (or two) can win virtual giftcards and prizes. Join us alongside your other fellow Blue Devils for a night of *virtual* fun!
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Giveback to Stout

Join us in giving back to Stout Faculty and Staff by filling out our thank you form! To thank all the faculty and staff, we would like this moment to highlight some of the amazing work and effort they have put in this last year. In the spaces below, please provide the faculty or staff’s information and write a message letting them know how much you appreciate their dedication to you.

Sponsored by: Marketing and Business Education Association
For more information contact: Madelyn Wilmot
Phone: 715-501-0189
Website

Wednesday, February 24
Start End   Event         Location
9:00am 10:00am Wired and Tired: Anxiety Workshop TBD
9:00am 2:00pm Hot Chocolate Thursdays Involvement Center, MSC
5:00pm 6:30pm Fostering Success - Family Dinner Bowman Hall 303
5:30pm 8:00pm Auto Club Shop Night Auto Club House
6:00pm 7:30pm Stout Catholic Friends and Fellowship The Ministry
6:00pm 7:00pm HSSO | Virtual General Meeting TBD
6:00pm 7:00pm LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Support Group Microsoft Teams
6:00pm 7:00pm First Meeting of Semester/Valentine's Day Celebration! Cranberry Creek Room - Price Commons
6:45pm 7:45pm ASL Club Meeting 2.11.21 JHSW 214 or Virtual via Microsoft Teams
7:00pm 9:00pm Vawentimes It's online.
Email us for the Discord.
7:30pm 9:30pm Cru Large Group In Person Watch Parties Cedar/Maple, Oakwood, & Northwoods Rooms in MSC
UW-Stout COVID Update

COVID FAQ sheet

Q. What does Weber do to help keep testing areas clean?

A. Check in/registration area

  • Weber asks the student/staff to show the ID card at registration (touchless process).
  • If the ID card is touched by the registration staff, they sanitizer their hands before helping the next person.
  • If registration table is touched by the person checking in, it is wiped/sprayed with sanitizing spray to clean.
  • The administrative staff clean their hands with sanitizer frequently throughout their shift.
Swabbing area
  • All personnel collecting the testing samples wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)
  • Testing personnel change gloves between every individual getting tested.
  • The “collection area” chair and table are sprayed with sanitizing spray after each individual touches them.
Waiting Areas
  • Chairs are sprayed with sanitizer spray and wiped as soon as possible, but sometimes people do take a chair before Weber can clean them.
  • Tables/chairs in the “private screened” areas are clean/wiped down after every use.

Q. I’ve heard that if I’ve been vaccinated and are identified as a close contact, I don’t have to quarantine. Is that true?

  1. It is true that the state of Wisconsin has adopted the updated CDC quarantine guidance for fully vaccinated people who are exposed to COVID-19. Provided that certain criteria are met, it is no longer required for vaccinated persons to quarantine following close contact with a person with COVID-19. Because data about the duration of vaccine-induced protection are still accumulating, the duration of quarantine exemption for vaccinated persons is currently limited to the 90 days after receiving the last dose in a vaccine series.

Q. I have heard that UW-Stout is planning for a more normal 2021-2022 academic year. What does this involve?

  1. With the information available to us currently regarding the availability of vaccinations and the level of COVID-19 cases, we anticipate next fall to include:
  • An increase of in-person, hands-on courses, labs, and studios, as well as more in-person social activities.
  • Residence halls returning to full capacity, open common areas, and programming.
  • Dining Services returning to more regular operations.
  • Full UREC and club sports opportunities.
  • Enhanced opportunities to enjoy bike trails, disc golf courses, and other outdoor activities in the surrounding community.

Sponsored by: Campus Recovery Team
For more information: covid19update@uwstout.edu or Website

Career Ready Wednesday

It’s official, Spring recruitment season is underway! Employers are excited to meet with you next week during our Virtual Career Conference through Career Fair Plus.

 

ACT NOW – we have unlocked the Recruiter’s schedules. You now have access to reserve time-slots to meet individually with recruiters. It is essential to get signed up so you don’t miss out, space is limited. You can download/sign up through the CareerFair+ APP (iPhone or Android) OR via the website!

To prepare for the event: 
Career Conference Prep Week!

  • Check out the Career Conference Prep Course in Canvas which contains Career Conference essential resources and samples
  • Live virtual prep sessions daily hosted by Career Counselors (access links via Canvas Career Fair Prep Course)
  • Quick Virtual Drop in Resume Reviews w/ Career Counselors – Monday – Friday, February 22nd-26th - 10:00am to 6:00pm (access link via Canvas Career Fair Prep Course)

Resumes - Recruiters Need Access: upload your BEST resume into the Career Fair Plus so employers can access it. Resumes are not required but highly recommended. They are essential to the hiring process. If you are in need of resume resources, check out our Employment Guide (p. 14 - 24) or Career Conference Prep Course in Canvas

Technology Practice - Test drive the Career Fair Plus video conferencing technology - practice room (this is not a private room, other’s maybe practicing too. Go ahead and practice with a friend!)
  • Determine Device – laptop or tablet suggested (follow setup steps)
  • Internet connection – strong signal
  • Background – clean, quiet, free of distractions
  • Framing – face centered on the screen, good posture, look into the camera, smile
  • Volume – crisp and clear (test with a roommate/friend/or family - send them the link if needed)

Employer Research - Do your homework and learn about the company prior to your meeting. Use the Career Fair Plus app and their company webpage. Research job openings (may be posted in Careerlink) and qualifications, history, size, location, and products or services. Bonus points for reviewing the company mission, vision, values, and goals!

Elevator Pitch & Ask Questions - Use this worksheet to build a strong introduction or check out this video. Beyond your introduction, you should have questions prepared to ask recruiters. Question to Ask Recruiters

More helpful Virtual Career Conference Prep videos:

Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Interviewing

Virtual Networking

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information: careerservices@uwstout.edu or StoutCloud
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