Celebrate the holiday season with the people of Menomonie! Join more than 1,000 people along Main Street, and enjoy hay wagon rides, get your photo taken with Santa, grab a meal at one of the downtown restaurants, sip Swiss Miss hot cocoa, and watch the annual holiday parade go down Main Street starting at 6:30 p.m.
Nomination deadline for Research in the Rotunda extended to December 6
Student researchers, this is your final call to represent UW-Stout at Research in the Rotunda, a Universities of Wisconsin event at the State Capitol on April 2, 2025. Students present their posters and meet with state legislators. If interested, go to the linked SharePoint page and read how to be nominated. The deadline to receive nominations was extended to Friday, Decembre 6. Six students will be selected.
Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs For more information contact:Chela Cea
715-232-5421 Learn more
Travel and Vehicle Request Form Update for Student Travel for Business Purposes
All student business travel (fleet, rental and personal vehicle for business use) will use the new Travel and Vehicle Request Form, replacing the existing Fleet Vehicle Request/ Reservation Form and Student Business Trip Authorization Form See link below. Students driving for business purposes shall continue to submit the appropriate Vehicle Use Agreement every year through the DOA website.
Sponsored by: Safety and Risk Management, Facilities Management For more information contact:Ian Foley Learn More
Last call to submit an abstract for national conference by December 6
Each year the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) hosts 4,000+ students to share research and creative works in all fields. NCUR will take place April 7-9, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Students can apply to present via a poster, speech, film, visual arts, or performance. Learn more at the link and submit an abstract by Friday, December 6, 2024. ORSP can support a limited number to attend, if accepted.
Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs For more information contact: Chela Cea
715-232-5421 Learn More
“Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: the anchor won’t make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until passes.” – Russ Harris
Are you feeling anxious in classes, within your friend groups, or even at home? It’s ok. You are not alone, especially as we get closer to the end of the semester and you have tests and projects to worry about. Anxiety can look like a lot of different things, and as you are trying to navigate all of the things happening with being in college, it can be difficult at times to NOT feel anxious. Anxiety can hit us in a number of different ways – for some, they can feel irritated, while others really notice their heart rate increasing. For others they can notice themselves sweating, while sleeping is incredibly difficult for others. Others really notice increased muscle tension and difficulty focus. Remember, this is normal, and not something to feel ashamed with.
Here are some tips to help you with your anxiety:
Work on ways to manage and control your breathing. By taking slow, calm breaths, you are helping decrease your heart rate and allow yourself to re-engage in rational thinking. Try square breathing: Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds. Repeat.
Splash cold water on your face. Or put an ice pack (or something else that’s cold) on your forehead, or back of your neck.
Find your routine. Sleep can sometimes be easier to come by if you have a stable nighttime and morning routine.
Identify and address your “worry thoughts.” Are you worried about a grade, a project, your internship? Remind yourself that you are here for a reason. You have gotten this far and that counts! Don’t forget that we all make mistakes and it’s ok to not be perfect.
Listen to your music. Sometime listening to a happy song makes you feel happy. Sometimes listening to a motivational song, makes you feel motivated. Try exploring new music and see what inspires you.
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
