From: Involvement Center
Date: April 7, 2021
Subject: Campus Life Today | Wednesday, April 7, 2021


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021

EVENT

Magic Night in with Daniel Martin | UW-Stout Family Day

Saturday, April 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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For the last decade magician Daniel Martin has traveled the world performing for over a million people live and millions more online. Spend a Magic Night In with Daniel as he teaches you and your family some of the most amazing magic with items you have around your home.
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Virtual Bingo

Wednesday, April 7
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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Earring and Bag Sale | WEAR

Wednesday, April 7
11:00am - 2:00pm
Memorial Student Center
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Get a chance to win a pair of earrings! Stop by our booth at the MSC from 11am-2pm and enter your name in a drawing to win a pair of earrings. We will also be selling these handmade earrings as well bags!
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Recruitment is More Than an Event: A Student Org Development Workshop

Wednesday, April 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word "recruitment" as it relates to your student org? Likely it's a table in the MSC, an info session with free pizza or participating in an org fair. Those events are part of the process, but not the most important part. This workshop was created to help you, as org leaders, look at recruitment through fresh eyes. Join us to learn valuable principles to attract, select and secure the right members for your organization.
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Gamma Sigma Sigma | Out of the Darkness Tabling

Friday, April 9
11:00am - 2:00pm
MSC Lower Level Table 2
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Stop at our table in the MSC to learn more about AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk! This year we are handing out bags that have rock painting supplies to spread awareness about suicide. The first 10 people who register on the UW Stout Gamma Sigma Sigma Walk page as a team captain get a free T-shirt!

Please register at this link and show us that you registered and you get FREE stuff!
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Jackbox Games | Virtual

Saturday, April 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join us virtually for an afternoon to join us for playing virtual friendly Jackbox Games. We will be playing through Teams. In the Teams meeting we will share the game codes, go over rules and get to meet some other Blue Devils! You can vote in the chat to determine which games you want to play and get the chance to play several rounds. We recommend signing onto a computer and splitting your screen with Teams and the jackbox.tv site or playing the game on your phone!
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60 Seconds of Civics: Map of Menomonie

Wednesday, April 7
10:30am - 1:30pm
Outside Involvement Center, 302 10th Ave E, Menomonie, WI 54751, United States
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Do you know each of our town's small businesses? Come test your knowledge by placing a business in the correct spot on our Menomonie map board!
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Imperial Supplies: Virtual Career Trek 

Wednesday, April 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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This event is part of the UW System Spring 2021 Virtual Career Trek series, and is hosted by UW Green Bay. All UW System students are invited to attend!

Attending a Virtual Career trek is an opportunity:
• to engage with industry professionals
• expand your network
• increase your awareness of career possibilities
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Sister Species featuring Spencer Douglas

Thursday, April 8
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Great Hall, MSC
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As an accordionist and songwriter, Emily Kastrul (Betazoid, Hazel Ra) has led chamber-pop septet Sister Species since 2011: a band known for their thoughtful, dynamic arrangements and opulent three-part trumpet harmonies. Kastrul’s intimate and intricate songwriting spans from bleak pop anthems about the inevitable heat death of the universe to drone songs about loss and cottonwood trees.

Performing solo, Kastrul will share stripped-down versions of songs from Sister Species' two most recent records. In addition, she will share new, unreleased works and experimental improved soundscapes.

We're excited to welcome Spencer Douglas back to campus as our opener!

From a naïve 14-year-old eager to become a musician, Spencer has evolved into a moderately experienced 17-year-old musician, still eager to learn and striving for continued musical growth. “Princess Charming,” the debut EP of Spencer Douglas, is the first chapter in a young singer-songwriter's journey to share his personal voice. Taking influences from multiple styles, each song is an exploration and interpretation of relationships and personal reflections. The EP features a range of reflective lyrics, upbeat instrumentation and catchy melodies composed, arranged and recorded by the teen when he was 15. He plans to continue his musical journey and have some fun along the way.
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Moe Yaqub

Friday, April 9
8:00pm - 10:00pm
MSC Great Hall
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Moe (Mohtasham) Yaqub is a young and upcoming comedian from Minneapolis. Moe was born and raised in Pakistan, but moved to America in 2012. Growing up in Pakistan, he spent many childhood years acting on television. After moving to America, Moe wanted to make the transition back into TV and that venture led him to stand-up comedy. Moe has been a finalist in Acme’s Funniest Person Contest, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest, and Sisyphus Brewing’s Funniest Person in Minnesota Contest. He is also one of the producers of Minnesota’s 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival.
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Canvas Painting | UW-Stout Family Day

Saturday, April 10
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Everyone can be an artist and our students in the National Art Education Association will show you how.  Join us for a guided painting class as you make your own creation.  

Supplies will be provided for up to 50 people thanks to the generosity of Arts Integration Menomonie and the Involvement Center. Students must make arrangements to pick up supplies on campus.

Pre-registration is required, and a limited number of spots are available.  
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Stout Trivia Night (and Pizza!)

Saturday, April 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
MSC, Great Hall
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Come play trivia created just for Blue Devils. Test your knowledge of all the things Stouties should (or could) know! It will be an intense game of teamwork so we hope to see you there. Prizes will be given to the winning teams.

The Blue Devil Market is also having a pizza deal to commemorate. Make sure to stop there before or after this event to enjoy a slice or two.
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Student Research

Call for Submissions-Journal of Student Research

The Journal of Student Research (JSR) is open for submissions for the 2022 edition. The deadline is Oct. 22, 2021. The JSR accepts research work from all academic disciplines and welcomes papers based on a variety of research goals and methodologies.

Disseminating your findings in the Journal is a great way to boost your resume and gives you a competitive edge on your grad school application.

Please consider submitting your scholarly work to the Journal of Student Research, and visit the Journal’s website to learn about submission guidelines. For questions, contact editor Peter Reim.

Sponsored by: Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
For more information contact: Peter Reim | (715) 232-1486
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Spikeball Club at UW-Stout!

UW-Stout now has a Spikeball Club! Players of all skills levels welcome. We meet weekly on Wednesday nights for pick-up games, and are starting a league on Monday nights!

Sponsored by: Spikeball Club
For more information contact: Jared Kula | (763) 233-9495

Looking for a creative writing project? Write about Blaze!

Want to help build Blaze’s Backstory of how our mascot came to be? Submit your story in Word to stoutstories@uwstout.edu by Wed., April 14.

  • Use historical, geographical references to Menomonie, UW-Stout
  • Submit a Participant Release Form

MarCom may edit or use part of your story to build the final version and will own Blaze’s Backstory. Contributors will be acknowledged.

Sponsored by: Marketing Communications
For more information contact: MarCom
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Involvement Specialists

Love to work and plan events? The Involvement Center is Hiring!

If you're an energetic person who enjoys putting the pizazz in events, come work for us! You will work in a team helping to facilitate both fun and educational events. Also, your professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills will shine while staffing the front desk and working closely with student organizations. This is one sweet resume-builder so be sure to apply before April 12th!

Sponsored by: Involvement Center
For more information contact: Katie Christian | (715) 232-5110
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Conferences and Events

Conference and Events is Hiring!

The Conferences and Events Office has openings this Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 (Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM) for individuals who are extremely customer service oriented, professional, and detail oriented with an interest in event planning to be a Conferences and Events Assistant. Be part of a team that assists customers with their meeting and event reservations in the Student Centers and on-campus. Learn more and apply via the Connect link below!

Sponsored by: Memorial Student Center
For more information contact: Benjamin Markl | (715) 232-2320
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Takeover the UW-Stout Instagram Story!

Show the Stout community a day in your life, offer a new perspective, and tell YOUR story. DM us at @uwstoutpics or email the contact below! 

Sponsored by: Marketing Communications
For more information contact: Rachel G Hallgrimson

Call for Poetry

Call for Poetry - Extension!

We are extending the Poetry submission deadline to Friday! April is National Poetry Month! Next Monday, April 12th the Literature Committee, English and Philosophy Department and the Involvement Center are putting together a Poetry Celebration taking place from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the MSC, Great Hall or virtually on Teams. To partake in the event, register on Connect here.

The event will entail listening from a featured and publish Poet, Karen Loeb, Professor Emerita UW Eau Claire and Eau Claire Writer in Residence from 2018-2020. UW Stout's creative writing professor Daniel Ruefman will lead a mini-workshop following Karen's reading. Attendees can also learn about some types of poetry and techniques and also allow you to submit and share some of your own work! This is where you can be a part of the celebration!

To submit work to be selected to be read during the Poetry Showcase, please complete this form by Friday, April 9th at NOON! Selected poetry will also be printed and on display at the Involvement Center’s following Monday Meetup on Monday, April 26th at 7 PM (with the author’s permission).

Sponsored by: Involvement Center
For more information contact: Involvement Center
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April Quil

The Quill - Issue 6 April 2021

The Quill is an equitey, diversity, and inclusion focused newsletter sponsored by a collaboration between the Dean of Students Office, McNair Scholars, the Qube, Student Support Services, Disability Services, and the Involvement Center.

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Sponsored by: Dean of Students
For more information contact: Dominique Vargas

Wednesday, April 7
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10:30am 1:30pm 60 Seconds of Civics: Map of Menomonie Outside Involvement Center
11:00am 2:00pm Earring and Bag Sale | WEAR Private Location (rsvp to display)
1:00pm 2:00pm Wired and Tired: Anxiety Workshop TBD
2:00pm 3:00pm Imperial Supplies: Virtual Career Trek  VIRTUAL EVENT
4:00pm 6:00pm Student Workshop: Campus Free Speech Cases—You Decide Private Location (rsvp to display)
4:45pm 5:15pm Natural Areas Club - Weekly Meeting Gilbert Creek Room, Merle Price Commons
5:30pm 6:30pm Running Club Private Location (rsvp to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm EWB Weekly Meeting Cedar/Maple Room (MSC)
6:00pm 7:00pm Hooplah Zine Club Weekly meeting Cranberry Creek Room, Merle Price Commons
6:00pm 7:00pm Recruitment is More Than an Event: A Student Org Development Workshop Private Location (rsvp to display)
6:00pm 7:30pm International Club Social Online ( Virtual Teams meeting)
6:00pm 6:30pm STS Meeting STS Microsoft Teams
6:30pm 7:30pm IEEE Coding Wars Discord
7:00pm 8:00pm Virtual Bingo Private Location (rsvp to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Weekly Pick-up Game TBD
7:30pm 9:00pm Foundations Campus Ministry Weekly Meeting Jarvis 114
UW-Stout COVID Update

Q.    Do I still need to wear a mask on campus, since Governor Evers’ Face Covering mandate has been overturned?

A. Yes, masks are still required on campus. Our health and safety measures are not dependent upon the Governor’s Executive orders. The university’s mask order is available online.

Q. I am fully vaccinated. Do I still need to quarantine if I’m exposed to COVID-19?

A. No. If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you've been exposed to someone who is sick, the CDC now says you no longer need to quarantine. Fully vaccinated means that at least two weeks have passed since you've received the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a single dose vaccine.

Q. I’m interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, where can I find more information?

A. Information on vaccine availability and eligibility is available online.

Q. I do not want to attend individual counseling right now, but I would like to know what other resources are available through the Counseling Center to help with my mental health?

A: All of the following resources are available to all students. You do not need to be a client in the Counseling Center to access any of these services:

  • SilverCloud: online, self-guided, interactive resource that provides users with no-cost, confidential help 24 hours a day. There are programs for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, and resilience.
  • On the Counseling Center homepage, you will find information about:
    • Quarantine/Isolation Support group
    • Wired and Tired: anxiety workshop that will help you better understand anxiety while building skills and tools for managing and reducing anxiety symptoms. This will run on April 7th, 14th, and 21st from 1:00-2:00pm via MS Teams.
    • Kahoot Self Care Game Night: brought to you by the Counseling Center Wellness PROs (undergraduate peers reaching out)
    • Monthly Newsletter that covers a variety of mental health tips and information
  • Self-Help Resources: a collection of self-help resources that are categorized by topic areas.
  • Counseling Center Facebook and Instagram pages: here you will find information about services, mental health and wellbeing, tips for self-care, Wellness Wednesday videos, and more.
  • Upcoming outreach events by the Wellness PROs:
    • Self-Care is Everywhere: in-person event on April 15th from 10am-2pm (Great Hall); virtually the whole week; more information to come
    • Finals Week Tabling event; watch for more information soon
    • Every Thursday in the Campus Life Today email you will find a “Mental Health Tip

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

Career Ready Wednesday
Career Services Survey

Are you graduating this May? Let us know what your plans are after graduation by following this link and filling out a quick 2-3min survey. We would love to hear about what exciting opportunities are coming your way!

Career Services is here for you, before and after graduation, there are counselors available to help with job searching, resume & cover letters, they can also assist in building interview skills.ÔÇ» Schedule an appointment today through CareerLink or call 715-232-1601.

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