From: Involvement Center
Date: September 22, 2021
Subject: Campus Life Today | September 22, 2021


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

EVENT

Student Health Services | COVID Vaccine Clinic

Wednesday, September 22
11:30am - 1:30pm
Student Health Services
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Student Health Services will be offering a Covid Vaccine Clinic on September 22 from 11:30-1:30pm with follow up clinics on October 13 and November 3 at the same times.  Pfizer vaccine will be administered by Dunn County Health Department staff.  There is no charge for students or faculty to receive this vaccine.  Please use the following link to register for the clinic:  Register
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EVENT

Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday, September 22
9:30am - 2:30pm
MSC Ballrooms
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Don't miss our biggest event of the year! Join us at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9:30am - 2:30pm in the MSC Ballrooms. There will be in-person and virtual events. At the Study Abroad Fair you will have the opportunity to explore programs, attend presentations, meet with advisors, faculty leaders and study abroad alumni. Join us and learn how you can take your education abroad!
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EVENT

Godzilla vs. Kong

Friday, September 24
6:00pm - 11:30pm
APPA 210
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This movie will be offered in-person and also virtually at: https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/vs-uws44034/watch/6D3175139F6C89BE

Kong embarks on a journey to return to his birthplace. However, the awakening of a brutal creature soon threatens humanity's safety, forcing Kong and some unlikely allies to fight to protect the earth. As the two mythical creatures clash, a more profound mystery soon rises to the surface.
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EVENT

60 Seconds of Civics - Civics and Coffee - Free/Fair Trade

Wednesday, September 29
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Involvement Center Porch
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Stop by the Involvement Center to grab a cup of coffee and learn more about international trade and where your groceries come from!
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EVENT

HOT Bingo l History or Today - Social Justice Issues Through Time

Wednesday, September 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Great Hall, MSC
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Are you looking to learn something new while playing a classic game? Then join us for a game of Bingo featuring HOT (history or today) Trivia! The Involvement Center is excited to partner with our Social Justice team for this unique bingo experience.
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EVENT

Open Mic Night

Thursday, September 23
7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Terrace, MSC Second Floor
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Come on by and share any of your many talents in front of a relaxed, supportive crowd of your peers. Maybe you've spent all summer learning the guitar, or maybe you've been working on a tight 5 minutes of comedy and you want to try out a few lines, no matter your choice of expression we all want to hear it. Open sign up will be at 7:00PM with the show starting at 8:00PM. Just as a fair warning, colorful language will be allowed so it may be involved.
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EVENT

Makers Night l Canvas Painting featuring NAEA

Sunday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Great Hall, MSC
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Gather all makers for canvas painting with NAEA (National Art Education Association). We will be sharing techniques, ideas, and of course the supplies! There is a limited number of supplies so make sure to register early.
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EVENT

Lunch & Learn with Fastenal

Thursday, September 23
11:00am - 1:00pm
Oakwood Room, Memorial Student Center
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Hosted by UW-Stout Career Services, drop in between 11-1 to grab food, giveaways, and network with Fastenal Representatives! A short presentation about the company, culture, and careers will be at 11:30am. If you can't make it right on time, no problem. Come as you are, when you can.

Known for innovations in the supply chain industry, you don't want to miss this!

If you aren't able to make it and would like to learn more, feel free to email Juan or Mel to set up 1:1 time to chat further:
Juan Ramirez - Regional Sales & Supply Chain - - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-ramirez-9205b4143/;
Mel Skadson - Corporate Headquarters Opportunities - - linkedin.com/in/melskadson
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Swing For Stout

Swing for Stout

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Location: Pinewood Golf Course

Join us for the 1st Annual Swing for Stout golf scramble sponsored by the GEM 445 class. This two person scramble is $25 per/person and all proceeds will go to the UW-Stout golf teams.  

To register email George Gray. If you register by Wednesday, September 22nd, you'll receive five free raffle tickets.

Sponsored by: Stout Golf Team / GEM Program
For more information contact: George Gray
763-656-7440

Writing Center

Writing Center Consultations

The UW-Stout Writing Center offers free support to UW-Stout students with projects like papers, reports, resumes, and personal statements.

The UW-Stout Writing Center offers three service options: In-Person Consultations in Harvey Hall, E-Tutoring Consultations on Microsoft Teams, and Email Consultations. Reserve appointments at the Writing Center’s scheduling site.

Contact the UW-Stout Writing Center:
715-232-5284
Harvey Hall, Room 174

Sponsored by: The Writing Center
For more information contact: Kim Blomquist
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Career Conference Prep

Career Conference Prep Week

Career Conference Prep Week kicks off this week! Join us via MS Teams for Drop-In Resume Reviews and daily Live/QA Sessions happening all week. Check out or enroll in the Canvas course. 

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information contact: UW-Stout Career Services
Enroll Here

Career Conference Volunteers needed!

Career Services is hosting 7 in-person career fairs between Sept. 27th and Sept. 30th.  Each event is less than 3 hours long and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping us host our employer partners.  

Sponsored by: Career Services
For more information contact: Katie Hauge
Sign Up Here

Social Justice Connect Badge

Social Justice Badge Pilot

Are you interested in social justice? Do you want to get more involved with campus? The Involvement Center is launching a pilot for a CONNECT checklist and badge to encourage participation with social justice oriented resources and events on campus. This is entirely optional and can only be accessed after submitting the linked opt-in form on CONNECT.

Sponsored by: Involvement Center
For more information contact: Josie Koenigs
CONNECT Opt-in Form

Parts of UW-Lot 29 Closed Next Week

The North and East sections of UW Lot 29 will be closed to provide parking for an event, Monday, September 27 through Thursday, September 30. Commuters can still utilize the Southwest section of the lot, utilizing the 3rd Street entrance only. Some commuters may have to use alternate commuter lots during this time.

Sponsored by: Police and Parking Services
For more information contact: Police and Parking Services
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Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the Tommy G. Thompson Scholarship for the 21-22 academic year.

The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership offers scholarships to undergraduate students at each of the University of Wisconsin System’s four-year campuses.  Scholarships are intended for undergraduates who have shown public leadership in their lives in a way that reflects the general legacy of Governor Tommy G. Thompson.

One scholarship award of $2,300 to one student at each of the thirteen University of Wisconsin System will be awarded.    

The application deadline is November 5, 2021.  Learn more about the detailed qualification and application details.                    

Sponsored by: Financial Aid & Student Employment
For more information contact: Financial Aid & Student Employment Office
Phone: 715-232-1363

Wednesday, September 22
Start End   Event         Location
9:00am 12:00pm Hot Chocolate at the Qube The Qube
12:00pm 1:00pm UW System Career Trek: Haribo Virtual
5:00pm 5:50pm Butts & Guts Infield Track
5:00pm 7:00pm Boxing Club Practice Mat Room 221
6:00pm 7:00pm EWB Weekly Meeting Fryklund 114
6:00pm 7:00pm Milwaukee Tool & Kimberly-Clark JHSW-110
6:00pm 8:00pm Card Gamers of Stout Weekly Meeting White Pine - MSC
6:00pm 7:00pm Career Conference Success in Handshake Virtual
6:00pm 6:50pm Yoga Track Infield
6:00pm 7:30pm SMUN Meeting - Country Selection Jarvis Hall Tech Wing, Room: 279
6:00pm 7:00pm Hooplah Zine CLub Weekly Meeting Micheels Hall 292
6:00pm 7:00pm STS Meeting Communication Technologies Room 202
6:00pm 7:00pm Weis Builders Contractor Presentation | Student Construction Association Applied Arts 210
6:30pm 7:30pm Running Club On the sidewalk outside the Applied Arts building
7:00pm 10:00pm Spikeball Club Weekly Pickup game Soccer Turf Field
7:00pm 8:00pm SRA First PDS Meeting Oakwood Room
7:00pm 8:00pm Weekley Waterski Meeting Birch room inside of the MSC
7:00pm 8:00pm Gamma Sigma Sigma Decorate Cookies and Meet Our Members Northwoods Room in MSC
7:30pm 9:00pm Foundations Campus Ministry Weekly Meeting JHSW RM 114
7:30pm 9:30pm Stout Swing Club Weekly Meeting MSC Ballrooms B&C
8:00pm 9:00pm Women's Ice Hockey Club First Official 2021 Meeting!!! South Lawn - Outside. Near the old bell
9:00pm 11:00pm Women's Club Volleyball Johnson Field House
Career Ready Wednesday

Career Conference Week is next week!  Our event is hybrid this year; Career Services is hosting 7 in person industry specific Career Fairs and 1 virtual all majors Career Fair.  It is going to be a busy week; do you have a game plan?

Career Conference Week Schedule here.

This week we kick off:

Top Five Ways to Prepare for Career Conference Week

  1. Update both your Resume & Handshake Profile  (Employment Guide (p. 14 - 24) or Career Conference Prep Course in Canvas & Handshake How-To: Complete Profile (video)
  2. Explore & Research Employers Attending each of the Career Fairs   (Check out this video)
  3. Sign up for Virtual Employer Meetings (Check out this video)
  4. Prepare Elevator Pitch & Questions  (30 Second Commercial worksheet to build a strong introduction or check out this video)
  5. Select Professional Attire (Samples of Attire)

Don’t forget, you have been enrolled the Career Fair Prep Course in Canvas, this course offers additional support and resources as you prepare for this event.

Student: Handshake Help Center