MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020

Limit your news and be careful about what you read

All our social media feeds are filled with news, ideas, and opinions about what is happening right now. Take a step back and limit what you see. You can do this by restricting the amount of time you spend watching the news or reading articles pertaining to COVID-19. You can dedicate a specific time in your schedule where you catch up on news but, be sure not to go past your limit.

Make sure you are getting your news from trusted sources such as the CDC and other government websites, such as the Wisconsin Department of Public Health. These sites will have the most up to date and accurate information.

Consider taking this time to do a social media detox. You don’t even have to cut off social media completely, but you can mute key words or hashtags that may increase your anxiety.

Bottom line, do what you need to stay informed and educated and then focus your mind elsewhere after that.  

Moving + Storage

Need assistance within moving?   U-Haul will extend 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and operated facilities to help college students impacted by unforeseen schedule changes at their universities. The free month applies to new customers with college IDs and is a limited time offer subject to availability.

Visit uhaul.com/storage to find the store nearest you. Contact the store by phone or visit in person to take advantage of the offer.

Become a poll worker

Wisconsin is looking for citizens to serve as poll workers for the Tuesday, April 7, election. Many veteran poll workers are unable to work the polls so younger citizens are asked to step up. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many Wisconsin cities, towns and villages are looking for extra volunteers to assist with running the election.

Those interested can find their clerk by searching using their home address. Click on the clerk’s email address to send him or her a message with “Poll Worker Applicant” in the subject line. Applicants should include a few words about their interests and their contact information   

To be a poll worker, a person must:  

• Be a qualified elector of the county in which the municipality is located (i.e., an adult citizen of the United States who has resided in the election district for 10 consecutive days and is not otherwise disqualified to vote)  
• Be at least 17 years-old  
• Be able to read and write fluently in the English language   
• Not be a candidate for any office to be voted on at the polling place at that election.   

Poll workers do everything from check-in voters, help people register to vote, check photo IDs and process absentee ballots. Local clerks will provide training prior to election day. This is a great opportunity for college students to get involved with the democratic process.

Sponsored by: Executive Communications
For more information contact: Doug Mell
MyVote Webpage

Office of International Education services

The Office of International Education is open regular business hours though, due to COVID-19, we are serving students, faculty, and staff remotely. Please make an appointment with staff at webpage below. Otherwise, call (715-232-2132) or email (globaled@uwstout.edu for int'l student services, studyabroad@uwstout.edu for study abroad advising, or individual staff directly).

Sponsored by: Office of International Education and Study Abroad Office
For more information contact: Chela Cea
Book Here

Career Services Office Update

Due to public health recommendations from the Chancellor for COVID-19, the Career Services office will be serving our students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders remotely until further notice.  Please email any and all questions to careerservices@uwstout.edu.  We will respond in a timely fashion.   
For all concerns related to Coop, Internships, and Field experiences please email directly to Coop@uwstout.edu.

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information contact: Career Services
Career Services Website

Updated Help Desk Hours

The Help Desk will remain open to provide support to our campus with new extended hours.

Mon-Thurs: 7:30 AM to 10 PM (Remote only support after 4:30 PM)
Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 10 AM to 8 PM (Fully remote support, in person by appt only)

Sponsored by: Technology Help Desk
For more information contact: Jonathan Heise
Technology Help Desk Webpage

Advisement Day events by Office of International Education

Dreaming of getting away? Learn about your options to study abroad on Advisement Day with the Office of International Education. Join a live info session at 11, 12 or 1 (links on our website, CONNECT page and social media)! Hear about applying for and financing study abroad (videos on our website)! Talk with an advisor (appointments available all day; use webpage below)!

Sponsored by: Office of International Education and Study Abroad Office
For more information contact: Chela Cea
Book Here

Stay Informed

With the ever-changing COVID-19 coronavirus situation, UW-Stout continues to evaluate the situation daily.

Students should continue to stay up-to-date with the COVID-19 Coronavirus Planning and Preparedness website at www.uwstout.edu/coronavirus.